Comments on: Meanwhile, in Chicago…

By: mash-ola

mash-ola — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:59:35 +0000

Tonite’s game was like the Penguins/Kings game last Thursday in reverse. Total collapse in the third. It all came down to one 20 min. game and the Kings got blitzed and looked to be on their heels the whole period. Very disappointing and it being on Luc’s big night and the only game in the NHL on Nat’l TV (except the LA Direct TV subscribers and some other unlucky fans who didn’t get the broadcast). Bittersweet because the HOF Ceremony and Luc’s moment were very touching. Then the third period of the game tonite… big buzzkill. Hopefully the Kings can break this streak and beat Carolina, who has been having a lot of problems of their own…

GO KINGS!

CONGRATS, LUC!

By: matthew mitchell

matthew mitchell — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:40:04 +0000

I had to turn it off, the way the Kings were playing was making me sick. I love Fro but either they trade him or put him up with Kopi,cuz he isn’t doing anything.What a crappy third, stupid penalties, we were crap on the power play, and come on,way too much Ivan. Send Purse down cause he acts as if he’s carrying a purse. Lets bring up Loki and see what he can do with Fro.I think its time to rest JMFJ cuz his minus is getting worse and play Jones.I was pissed about the Preds game but I’m pissed even more about this one.

By: my_sherpas_sandals

my_sherpas_sandals — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:32:53 +0000

the game on VS in Carlsbad was blacked out. talking about times warner normal basic cable here. not direct tv. what is that about? I get all the other vs hockey games… sucks. Like maybe I’ll fly to Chicago after work or take the bullet train.

Why not make it harder to be a hockey fan.

Just got home to find 2.5 hours of makeup commercials and build better abs ads recorded. so flip to MNF and see my fantasy football qb helplessburger fumble and have that returned for at td.

urg.

By: mash-ola

mash-ola — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:38:14 +0000

oops… Joe Benenatti and Ed Olcyk, not Engblom… my bad.

Two periods in the books, Kings 1 – Chicago 1.

By: mash-ola

mash-ola — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:25:19 +0000

Since I have digital cable, I totally forgot that the Versus/Direct TV thing was still an issue. Joe Benenati and Brian Engblom with the call. I’m sure you all have your sources for the game (radio/whatever), but midway thru the second period, Kings 1 – Blackhawks 1. Madden for the Hawks, Kopitar for the Kings on a rebound from a Doughty slapper.

Kings look good and it’s a fun, up-tempo game so far…

By: HBfan

HBfan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:41:33 +0000

Thanks for the tip Chris Bond. I just got my $50 credit. Here’s the deal. If you call Direct TV and ask for the $50 Center Ice credit, They HAVE to give to you since they promised every game available in their ads for the package. So until they negotiate a deal with VS any center ice purchaser is due the $50 credit. That is what I was told by a very helpful customer service rep at DTV.

This Blog is paying dividends!

By: What's the frequency, Kenneth?

What's the frequency, Kenneth? — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:07:08 +0000

@Paul from Oxnard – That would be one thing if it were just the slugs trying to get Kings games for free. People who pay WAY TOO MUCH for NHL Center Ice just for access to the Kings games are also being deprived.

By: Khanon

Khanon — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:54:44 +0000

Nevertheless, its going to be nice hearing someone other than Jim Fox!

By: Cristobal

Cristobal — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:39:14 +0000

I think all Kings fans agree on one point–

Bettman is bad for the NHL.

How is it that Anschutz’s buddy is still pulling the strings in Hockey?
And, why are Canadians allowing it?

The NHL needs major exposure even if it’s for less money.
I fully believe that a system of Promotion and Relegation would increase interest AND funds.
Anyone else agree?

By: mask0425x

mask0425x — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:58:14 +0000

A bit of topic but on the subject of broadcasting… Has anyone else noticed EXCESSIVE and REPETITIVE problems on FSN during the games this fall? I have TW cable and the image gets scrambled and freezes up for a couple-three seconds at a time (of course when it matters the most!). Don’t recall anything that bad and consistent last season although I did listen to majority of games on the radio and, yes, watched some on the web while burning midnight oil at the office.

Rich, could you please post a list of the sites we cannot mention here? JK