"When I came here they changed the way I played and I didn't really want to do that. It took me a while to learn. Since I've been traded, they let me play the way I want to play." Jack Johnson wants to be an offensive defenseman. Not a defensive offensive defenseman or a defensive defenseman with offensive upside. Offense first. Get away from the blue line. Jump into the offense and pick up loose … [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...]
IS OSCAR MOLLER HEADING TO EUROPE AND THE ELITE LEAGUE’S, ELITSERIEN?
May 16, 2011 By
Before you click on the link, know that the article is not in English so use your friend, Google Translate. If you can't figure out what language it is, then hang your head in shame... Here is the link that suggests Oscar Moller may be or is seriously considering playing for Elitserien in the Elite League...or Fjardstad, though for our purposes, the team over there is irrelevant. My first … [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...]
PREGAME: STARS ALIGN FOR ANOTHER WHOOPING
October 22, 2009 By
The Los Angeles Kings have not played since embarrassing the Dallas Stars in front of their home crowd on Monday. Tonight they take on the Stars again, this time at home, in an effort to get their second winning streak of the season underway. The Stars will be playing their 3rd game in 4 nights. After losing to the Kings, the Stars beat the Anaheim Ducks by a score of 4-2 last night as … [Read more...]
LITTLE BIG MAN: TEDDY PURCELL
October 12, 2009 By
By Surly Jacob. Today's choice for Little Big Man was tough. Both Michal Handzus and Alexander Frolov made several noteworthy little plays. Ultimately, I'm going with the player who made the tiniest play with the biggest impact, and that award goes to Teddy Purcell. The play came 5:15 in to the third period. The Kings were up by just a goal, and the Islanders had just dumped the puck … [Read more...]
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