The first RFA hammer of summer 2011 has fallen as the Tampa Bay Lightning announced today that Steven Stamkos has signed a 5 year deal worth 37.5 million smackaroos. That's $7.5 per year for remedial math students or those of you who have a grudge against calculators. Good for Yzerman, good the lightning, fair for the NHL. But is this good for the Kings? Does it even factor in to the … [Read more...]
TEDDY PURCELL SPEAKS, DEAN LOMBARDI SHOULD LISTEN
May 27, 2011 By
An interesting read about Teddy Purcell and why he has found the success in Tampa Bay that he could not with L.A. Nothing new for Kings' fans, right? We have seen this with Moulson and Boyle. Mismanaged by a coach unable to get the best from his players. Teddy Purcell Interview I have read Guy Boucher's comments in other articles. A quote from Boucher from St. Petersburg Times: "He's … [Read more...]
TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING TURN THE OTHER CHEEK
May 16, 2011 By
One of our readers, Jim, posted the article linked below in one of his comments but I thought the article merited more direct attention. It's an interesting look into the irrelevance of the enforcer in today's game as well as the emphasis on skill and speed versus what Terry Murray calls the "heavy" game. It appears Stevie Y. knew exactly the type of coach he wanted for his team, one apparently … [Read more...]
DEAR TERRY, HAVE YOU MET TEDDY?
May 14, 2011 By
Allow me to introduce Teddy Purcell to Terry Murray. Terry, this is Teddy. You may remember him. 6'3", 202 pounds. Plays right wing. Didn't crack your top 6 because he wasn't gritty enough. Last season, played in only 41 games with you as his coach. Managed 3 goals, 3 assists for 6 points and a -1. Not exactly top 6 forward stats, right? So, your one-dimensional skill stifling, cycling … [Read more...]
WHICH OF THE FOUR SHOULD LIFT THE STANLEY CUP?
May 13, 2011 By
You've asked it. I have as well. Who do we want to lift the Stanley Cup? Tonight, I reached my conclusion. Let the best man win. WESTERN CONFERENCE THE FRAGILE PSYCHE SERIES: CANUCKS v. SHARKS Two teams with a history of underachieving in the playoffs, predicted to win it all for a few seasons, only to fall flat due to a combination of suck and luck. Who do we loathe the least? The Sharks … [Read more...]
DOES DEFENSE WIN CHAMPIONSHIPS IN THE NEW NHL?
May 9, 2011 By
We have all heard the phrase or, if you like, cliché that "defense wins championships." It comes from Bear Bryant and, expanded, reads, "offense sells tickets. Defense wins championships." Bear Bryant was a football coach for the University of Alabama. He won a lot of championships...a long time ago. Back when football was as boring as it is today, except the players made less money and the … [Read more...]
PAULSEN’S NHL PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS: PART 2
May 1, 2011 By
Guest writer Anthony Paulsen brings you his round 2 NHL playoff predictions What a great first round of playoff hockey we’ve witnessed this year! I’ll go as far as to say that this is probably the most exciting first round of playoffs that we’ve seen in at least a decade. Nothing is more exciting than a game 7 in the Stanley Cup playoffs and this year saw four of them. I also feel pretty … [Read more...]
FIERCE. FUN. KINGS SHUT OUT AND SHUT UP LIGHTNING 1-0
November 4, 2010 By
I'd like to thank the following people for an entertaining game and hockey night. Let's start with Justin Williams. You are the apple of my eye. The bees of our knees. You are a hard skating, no stop, all go, big heart, almost as good-looking as me superstar who needs a contract extension quick... Speaking of whom, Jonathan, Kings' fans are at ease with you defending the net. You are … [Read more...]
KINGS VS TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING GAME PREVIEW
November 4, 2010 By
It's been too long. 4 full days without Kings' hockey. You'd think that would have given me plenty of time to write a good game preview. You'd be wrong. Restlessness feeds diversion and without Kings hockey, the mind wanders off into unknown distances. But now the wait is over and the Kings take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in a battle for NHL supremacy. The Bolts are the only other … [Read more...]
COMING UP TOMORROW…
October 31, 2010 By
Video and photos from Bailey's hilarity against the Cupcakes. Our impressions of Matty Norstrom's night of love and appreciation; and A look at our kids at forward, Clifford, Schenn and Loktionov. Who should stay or go after 9 games? … [Read more...]
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