Incompetent. That is what the refs and linesmen were tonight. A high stick that was actually called by the linesman (unless he lifted his arm to smell his pit) and which should have resulted in a whistle the moment the Stars touched the puck. A phantom interference call on Trevor Lewis where Lewis stopped and the Stars' player (whose name isn't important enough to remember) skated into … [Read more...]
In Stanley Cup Form – Kings Blast Avalanche 4-1
February 23, 2013 By
Mike Richards. Jeff Carter. Carter and Richards...Richards and Carter. That pass Mike Richards made to Carter was perfect. Backhand, in the wheelhouse. As much as I loved the pass, Jeff Carter's wrist shot is one of the best I have seen. Varlamov may not have picked up that shot until it passed him and that is saying a lot considering Carter released that shot from well above the top of the left … [Read more...]
Sliding Down the Hallway – Kings Ice Oilers 3-1
February 19, 2013 By
Bullet point time... The Kings' defense did a much better job of gap control (the distance between our defense and their attacking forwards) and moved the puck quicker on transitions (the first pass and the speed of the forwards without the puck) compared to the last time we faced these annoyingly skilled whippersnappers. Jonathan Quick was sharp and made big and timely saves although that first … [Read more...]
Drew Doughty, Post “Magic”
January 12, 2013 By
Lots going on in this picture...need a list of everything interesting you see or speculate about. … [Read more...]
Vancouver Out, St. Louis In – A Real Post Game For A Surreal Game
April 22, 2012 By
Bobby and I just finished recording the podcast, so stay tuned for that very shortly. In the meantime, what a game, what a series! To get the factual out of the way the Kings just moved on to the second round by defeating the Vancouver Canucks in game 5, on their ice, off Jarrett Stoll's overtime winner just 4:27 after regulation had ended. Brad Richardson scored the tying goal in the third … [Read more...]
4-2, 4 In A Row, 4ward Motion.
March 17, 2012 By
Sutter on Bernier's record against the Predators: "I never really thought about it. If that had been the case we would've played him 2 weeks ago." I see... Dustin Penner: "We talked about it, actually. We’re roommates on the road, and we had agreed that we were going to score together, in the same game." O... Trevor Lewis: “I think we, all three, almost passed out in the corner there, … [Read more...]
What To Do With Andrei Loktionov
January 10, 2012 By
I've seen and heard much talk about Andrei Loktionov lately. How is he performing? Should he stay with the Kings or be swapped for someone in Manchester like Brandon Kozun, Linden Vey or Marc-Andre Cliche? Opinions vary though one thing is certain, Loki is a scorer who isn't scoring. OK sure, Kopitar is a scorer who isn't scoring much lately, along with the majority of the Kings' roster. But … [Read more...]
Kings Beat Ducks…God, I Love Writing That!
December 23, 2011 By
In honor of Darryl Sutter's first game, I will supplement Surly's post game with this (quotes via Rich Hammond): (The game) “It was a hard-fought game for us. I thought we had a good start and did a lot of good things. We can improve on some of those things, get better at some of those things.’’ The L.A. Kings controlled most of the 60 minutes. I also saw some encouraging signs. 1) The … [Read more...]
The Sun Rises, The Sun Sets, You Learn To Trust It
November 5, 2011 By
Seconds after the LA Kings fell behind 3-0 to the Edmonton Oilers, I leaned over to my friend and co-writer, Howard Roark, and said to him, "Terry Murray's answer to this game will be to put in Kevin Westgarth against the Penguins." Howard looked at me and said, "you really think so?" I responded with a confident smile and nod. Pow! Do you know how I knew? Because since Terry Murray's … [Read more...]
Will The Following L.A. Kings Players Please Report To Scribe’s Place?
November 3, 2011 By
Dustin Penner. Please bring your heart as I find little evidence you have one. Drew Doughty. Bring your 8 year contract, the original and all existing copies. I have a few modifications. Scott Parse. I just want to make sure there are not two of you, one that Dean Lombardi claims to be the most skilled player on the team and one that walks around with a Coors Light in his hand and doesn't do … [Read more...]
Willie Mitchell Talks Drew Doughty…And The More Talented Jack Johnson?
August 24, 2011 By
Fan 590 talked with Willie Mitchell. Click on the link in the preceding sentence. Some interesting comments about Jack Johnson, Drew Doughty, Mike Richards, concussions and fishing. Fast forward to the 46:07 of the podcast. That is where the Mitchell interview starts. Some highlights: Drew Doughty's first 4 strides are crazy. He has a tremendous passion for the game. Jack Johnson's game is … [Read more...]
LA Kings Sign Seven. Is Holloway Ready For Hollywood?
July 15, 2011 By
The LA Kings signed Trevor Lewis to a two-year contract ($1.45 million total) and Marc-Andre Cliche, Rich Clune, David Meckler, Andrew Campbell, Patrick Mullen and Jeff Zatkoff to one-year contracts. On deck are Corey Elkins (whose signing is almost official), Bud Holloway (who I want to see signed) and some kid named Drew Doughty who apparently plays defense. Corey Elkins has gone … [Read more...]
THE ROYAL REPORT CARD III: LA KINGS’ BOTTOM SIX & DEPTH PLAYERS
May 10, 2011 By
Harry Halkidis brings us his third installment of the Royal Report Card. The bottom six forwards and depth players will be scrutinized, analyzed and graded. Michal Handzus (B): Handzus is one of Terry Murray's most reliable checkers, as the veteran leader led all Kings forwards in short-handed ice time. His play on the penalty kill helped the team rank fourth overall in penalty killing. … [Read more...]
GIVE ME VICTORY OR GIVE ME DEATH
April 9, 2011 By
Kopitar and Williams. Excuse number 1. Excuse number 2. That is exactly what those injuries have provided. The LA Kings, from top to bottom including the coaching staff, have this pretext at their disposal. Use it and Terry Murray's job is probably safe for another year. Rise above it and you send a message to the entire league that to underestimate us shall be your demise. I saw a team last … [Read more...]
IT’S ALL ABOUT WORK ETHIC
April 5, 2011 By
A week before season's end is no time to learn new tricks. The cliché if you haven't figured it out by now, you're f***** applies in many circumstances and the end of the regular season & one win away from clinching the playoff spot is one of them. The LA Kings, coming off a humbling butt kicking in San Jose last night 6-1, have to answer a simple question. Do they trust the system? If the … [Read more...]
LA KINGS PLAYER PROFILE: DUSTIN PENNER AND EXPECTATIONS
March 1, 2011 By
Who is Dustin Penner? What does he bring? How will he help? Why does he fit? If you are as hockey obsessed as Surly & I, you may have read every article you could get your hands on from proclaimed (self and otherwise) experts, media, and bloggers about the Dustin Penner trade that sent Colten Popcorn Teubert, a 2011 1st round pick and a conditional 3rd to the Edmonton Oilers. But how … [Read more...]
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