Let's try and predict the very predictable Terry Murray. Since there will be no adjustments made to the actual offensive scheme, we can expect: 1. Quick to start; 2. Westgarth will likely be out with Harrold in; 3. Potential line shuffling, possibly with Handzus and Ponikarovsky moving up to play with Clifford while Lewis, Harrold and Richardson take the fourth line role...or something … [Read more...]
KINGS KICK NASHVILLE’S HONKY TONK ASS 6-1
December 19, 2010 By
I came into this game with boiling ire. I left it with a smile and ready for the Vandals' x-mas concert at the House of Blues. Gonna change the world With my hockey stick Gonna make a real difference Feed the poor and heal the sick A nice kickstart to the night. When Dustin Brown passes, good thing happen. The first such good was great. Brownie, who drove to the right wing side … [Read more...]
SPATZ SHOTS – PRACTICE PICS 11/26/10
November 27, 2010 By
Kasey took another round of pictures at the Kings first practice back at Toyota Sports Center. Click here for the full gallery. Couple of things... Clearly front of net presence is something Murray is stressing. Dwight King may have replaced Jack Johnson as possessing the most disturbing smile on the team. I can't decide if his eyeballs betray the soul of a hockey player or of a … [Read more...]
NEXT UP ON THE FIRST LINE LEFT WING ROTATION: DUSTIN BROWN
November 26, 2010 By
LA Kings Insider posted new practice lines this morning. They are: Brown-Kopitar-Simmonds Smyth-Stoll-Williams Clifford-Handzus-Lewis King-Richardson-Westgarth Lets break these down one by one, try and divine Terry Murray's reasoning. Brown-Kopi-Simmonds: Lots of potential there. Wayne Simmonds' game has been picking up of late with his retrieval of 50/50 pucks, the strongest part … [Read more...]
CRAPPY ANSWERS RAISE INTRIGUING QUESTIONS – MITCHELL, PONIKAROVSKY INJURED
November 8, 2010 By
You probably already know the crappy part. Willie Mitchell has a fractured wrist. Not expected back until early-mid December. Alexei Ponikarovsky broke a finger. Don't plan on seeing him in a game until early December either. Well this sucks. Losing Ponikarovsky hurts the overall team speed and size. Losing Mitchell screws up the top pairing. Both are big parts of the Kings' … [Read more...]
KYLE CLIFFORD HAS TURNED THE CORNER
November 5, 2010 By
It happened in the Dallas game. Sudden. Unexpected. Consistent since that night. Kyle Clifford looked as comfortable and fluid in his skating, defensive zone coverage, hitting and decisions as he has always been punching opponents. If Kyle develops an offensive instinct that is on the same level as his pugilist skills, he will be a top line winger. That may take some time still. I am going to … [Read more...]
HEY LOKI, IT WAS FUN
November 2, 2010 By
NHL stint #1 for Andrei Loktionov has come to an end. Today "Loki" was assigned to the Manchester Monarchs. The Kings skated in practice with Scott Parse on the first line, a good sign for an imminent return of the projected top 6 winger. Ponikarovsky is not at practice... but we don't know why. My guess is he is not going to Manchester. I know, a real shot in the dark. Hard to say … [Read more...]
THE TALE OF THREE KIDS – LOKTIONOV, SCHENN & CLIFFORD
October 31, 2010 By
The Kings have a problem. It's the good kind. There are too many solid young players looking to break into the club but not enough roster spots. For Clifford and Schenn, the game to game clock is ticking. Clifford is at 7 games, Schenn at 8. Once they hit 9, the Kings must choose to keep them and burn a year of their pro contract or send them back to their respective junior club. For the 123rd … [Read more...]
SPATZ SHOTS – PHOTOS FROM PRACTICE 10/29/10
October 29, 2010 By
Kasey Spatz was at it again this morning at practice. Enjoy! That was just a small sample. Click here for the full gallery on Kasey's flickr page. As always, we thank Kasey for sharing her work with us. … [Read more...]
KINGS @ CHICAGO GAME PREVIEW
October 27, 2010 By
One may look at this game and think, 'Oh hey, the defending Cup Champs have lost their last two games, slump slump slump!' I don't like that the Chicago Blackhawks have lost their last two games. This makes me nervous. However, this, like the last game, is one I can't watch until long after its over on my DVR, which typically means it will be an exciting Kings' win. If you were … [Read more...]
KINGS VS HURRICANES GAME PREVIEW
October 20, 2010 By
Remember when I said before the season that there are just certain games the Kings should expect to win? This is one of those games. The Carolina Hurricanes drift into town tonight fresh of a storming of the Shark Tank, where they defeated San Jose 5-2. That's double good news for the Kings, the Bay area guppies lost and the immediate threat of the Hurricanes are playing the second night … [Read more...]
KINGS VS. ATLANTA – HOME OPENER PREVIEW
October 12, 2010 By
Put on your shorts and sandals, its hockey season. The Blackhawks... erm... Thrashers, skate into town tonight with the audacious goal of stealing the Los Angeles Kings' thunder in their home opener at Staples Center. The Kings will face off will new lines, featuring rookie Andrei Loktionov playing LW for Anze Kopitar on the top unit. In an effort to boost the Kings goals-for-per-game … [Read more...]
NEW KINGS POLL: ROOKIE FEVER
October 11, 2010 By
We've had two games to watch some of our new rookies in action. How do you feel about their effectiveness thus far? Who do you think will stick it out for the long haul? We'll throw in Lewis and Loktionov for good measure, even though we haven't seen them dress yet. You may feel this is premature, but hey, that's what predictions are for! Pick as many as you like. … [Read more...]
ROSTER SET, LINES IN FLUX. ERSBERG/CLUNE CLEAR WAIVERS
October 5, 2010 By
The 23 man 2010-2011 Los Angeles Kings roster is set. It includes Kyle Clifford, Brayden Schenn, Trevor Lewis and Andrei Loktionov. With Scott Parse looking like he is heading to the IR for a time, Brad Richardson will maintain his promotion to the 2nd line left wing spot. While the roster may be in place, it is still unclear who the regular 4th line will consist of as well as who will be … [Read more...]
FOR THE RECORD: YOUR PICKS FOR THE 4TH LINE
September 29, 2010 By
Before we move on to taking a stab at the 6th defensemen, here are the results of your choices for the remaining forward spots. Assuming Westgarth and Richardson have made the team, you voted Kyle Clifford (getting 26% of the votes) as the most likely to make the team. For the final two spots, Brayden Schenn garnered 23% of your votes, and Rich Clune 21%. So Surly and Scribe's … [Read more...]
LOS ANGELES KINGS SEASON PREVIEW: FORWARD THINKING, OPEN FOUR BUSINESS
September 25, 2010 By
We've been up, down and through the top 9 forwards for the Kings in detail. There are some new looks but the overall make-up is fairly similar to last season, save for the addition of Alexei Ponikarovsky and some new line combinations. I've been dreading writing this final forward preview on the Kings' 4th line. Why? Because I have no idea what the hell it will look like. Not only is it … [Read more...]
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