For those who don’t know — and many have sent very kind messages and comments — my family suffered a major loss last month, and I’ll be away from work today for a memorial service. Unfortunately, that means being away from a big game today, but I’ll be back afterward to pass along some notes and quotes, etc. Thanks for your understanding today…
For those who need it, here’s a NHL.com preview of today’s game…
Condolences, Rich.
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Condolences.
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I pray that God gives you and your family peace during these hard times.
Thank you for your hard work Rich.
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Agreed ukking, my condolences go to you and your family, Rich. You are in my and I’m sure many other readers’ prayers. We love the work you do for this site covering the Kings. Take as much time as you need. We love you, Rich!
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God bless Rich. X
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Take care of business Rich. We love you but your family needs you. Come back when you’re ready and we’ll all be waiting…semi patiently.
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I didn’t know that’s what happened last month, I’m really sorry to hear that Rich. Don’t worry about the game – take some time for you and your family, my friend. Hang in there, and thank you so much for the effort you put in for us. Your family must be proud.
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There’s no such thing as a “big game” in that situation Rich. Family comes first. Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
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my hearts with you Rich.
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Rich,You`ve made alot of friends here on this site.We all love and respect you so much.My condolences go out to you and your loved ones.
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Don’t waste a moment thinking about the game today. Condolences to you and your family.
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My condolences rich. You do so much here and we kings fans love all your hard work! Please take as much time as you need off! Dont worry about the game today. No hockey game is more important than family. God bless rich.
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Rich,
With all the Kovi news and Kings success these past few weeks, I/we seem to have forgotten how tough it has been on you mentally with your loss. You’re professionalism and insight these last few weeks I know have been with a heavy heart. My condolences to you and your family today and the strength to carry on.
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Condolences to you and your family and thanks for all that you do.
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In this situation it shows us that sporting events really are, well, games. Much more important things in life.
My family sends our condolences and prayers to you and your family.
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Family first Rich. Take care and my prayers are with you.
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Condolences Rich. Family will always be first, no matter what the circumstance is.
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Big game or not, it’s just a game today and pales in importance to family. My condolences to you and your family Rich. You should take the entire day off and not feel any guilt whatsoever.
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Really sorry to hear that Rich. You do so much for this fan community, understanding is the least we can do for you. We’ve got your back. Take care.
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Very sorry to hear about your loss, Rich.
I’d like to extend my condolences to you and your family.
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Condolences Rich to you and your family.
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May God bless you and your family Rich. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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The best to you and your family, Rich.
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Also condolences to Brian Burke, who’s son died in an accident yesterday.
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Family first Rich! Thoughts & Prayers to you and your family. God is definitely with you and yours.
Team needs to win one for Rich today!
See you on the 11th.
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Rich–
They game will always be there(barring another labor stoppage) take as much time as you need with your family and we will all be here whenever you get back.
Best wishes
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thoughts and prayers with you and your family today. family always comes first
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My condolences Rich, may God bless you and your family and fill your hearts with peace.
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Rich
My condolences to you and your family. We will miss ya today for sure
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Rich, very sorry to hear about your family loss. Like everyone else I would like to extend my condolences to you and your family. Take as much time as you need, I’m sure EVERYONE will understand!
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A man with so much class and character could have only been raised by a family with more of the same. Our best to you Rich. Thank you for making us fans feel so connected to our beloved Los Angeles Kings.
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Prayers are with you.
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Please Rich….Don’t worry at all about the Blog today. Family is ALWAYS first priority. We appreciate you and your hard work, but your family needs you even more right now…
God Bless and take care
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Rich,
my family’s prayers are also with you and yours today.
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Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
For the Kings players reading this….go out and win one for the Richer.
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Your other family members{kings fans}will watch the kids play. You take care! much luv.
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Sorry to hear about your loss Rich. Go do what you have to do and I wish you and yours well.
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My condolences. I imagine such a terribly painful loss has, to some small degree, been eased by doing something that Rich truly enjoys. Bittersweet. And a reminder to us all that life is indeed short. The older you get, the quicker it seems to go by so ENJOY IT.
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Thoughts and Prayers Rich – Sorry for your loss
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My thoughts and Prayers.
God Bless
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My condolences to you and to your Family Rich.
I’m writing from Hungary, but I read your site everyday. Thank you for your hard work day by day.
I’m a huge Kings fan since 1988.
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We will miss you dearly. Family should always come first, and it’s good to hear you will be with them during sad times.
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Best wishes in your difficult time, Rich.
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Family comes first. Always. I hope you and your family are ok.
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Rich, you’re like a part of our family now and our thoughts are with you.
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Rich -
Your family is in my family’s thoughts and prayers today! Take the time that you need for you and your family. All King’s fans love and appreciate everything that you have done for us! But everyone will agree that what is most important is time with family!
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Family first, my condolences and thoughts are with you.
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Our thoughts are with you and your family. No apology needed, take as much time as you need.
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Rich,
Sorry to hear about your loss.
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We got your back Rich. Family first.
Condolences, Rich.
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as a person who lost my 6 month old daughter 2 weeks before christmas i can relate with rich. take all the time you need it is so hard. i had a freind tell me the other day that my daughter is watching over our kings to make daddy happy.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Rich. God Bless.
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My prayers are with your family, Rich.
@danny: My prayers are with you, too. Sorry, man. I lost my Dad Dec. 23rd.
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Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family,Rich.
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We will all be thinking about you today Rich. Family always comes first…
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You have nothing to explain for Rich. I wish you and your family the best.
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Thoughts and prayers, Rich! All the best!
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Best wishes to you and your family, Rich.
Everyone save a prayer for Brian Burke and family as well today.
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agree with all the above posts……
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God bless Rich.
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Sending our condolences to you, Rich. Our family appreciates all the hard work you’ve done over the years.
God be with you and your family.
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So sorry for your loss — you have all our support.
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Condolences to you and your family Rich. Thank you for all you do.
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Rich,
Nothing in the world is more important than family. I hope your’s finds happiness and peace through this troubled time. Best wishes to you and your family.
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All the best at this time for you and your family, Rich.
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Our condolences to you, Rich. We’ll be praying for you and your family.
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Thanks for the heads up Rich. Wishing you and your family the best during these times.
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Best wishes to you and your family.
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im sorry brother…wish you the best
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i agree with everyone on here… take your time… life’s more important than the game. so sorry for your loss
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best wishes
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I love seeing how much the Kings community cares for Rich who gives us so much. Now That pleases me and I know touches Rich very much. Thinking of you Rich. Blessings to you and your family.
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Rich,
My Condolences, for you and your family on your loss.
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RICH…
like everybody else here, i’m wishing you all the best during this time of grieving for you and your family…take care…
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My Condolences Rich.
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My condolences Rich. My dad passed in ’06 so I know what you and your family must be going through. May you find healing and strength through these tough times.
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My condolences as well buddy. May GOD give you and your family the patience to deal with your loss. You are a class act and do appriciate your work and commitment.
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My condolences to you and your family. Rich, you do a awesome job for all of us King fans but family comes first.
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Take care of yourself and your family, Rich- that’s what is truly important in life.
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May your memories comfort you and your family.
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May the Lord continue to shine in the best and worst of days. Our prayers are with the Hammonds. Amen
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What moves did the wings do today. I Don’t get it
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Rich
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We’re always lucky to have you here on this blog. Do what needs to be done and we’ll keep you and your family in our thoughts.
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God speed Rich best wishes to you and yours.
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Rich and Danny,
May God grant you both peace and provide you access to wonderful memories of your loved ones when your heart is in need.
Bless you both.
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Thoughts and prayers being sent your way, Rich.
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My condolences, Rich. Thank you for working so diligently amidst a time of great difficulty for you.
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prayers be with you and your family rich
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Positive thoughts and prayers to you and your family today Rich… Take care!!
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Our thoughts are with you and your family Rich.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this diffiicult time.
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Our thoughts are with you and your family.
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god bless rich thank you 4 everything you do
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours Rich!
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Rich. Take care.
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RICH i did not know of your loss, yet you have showed such a great proffesionalism and dedication to this team through such hard times…my condolances to you and family and wish you all the best….i think we all have in RICH the best team coverage in all sports, you do such a great job and we all do appreciate all you do for the team and us fans….
take care man
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God bless Rich. May you and your family have the strength to carry on. You and your family are in mine and my family’s prayers.
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God be with you and your family, Rich.
And with the Burkes, as well.
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I’ll be praying for you and your family Rich! You’ve done a great job this season! Take all the time you need
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Condolences to you and your family Rich.
Condolences as well to all those Kings fans that have shared the recent loss of loved ones.
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Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family!
Thanks for all the hard work!
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Of course we all understand your absence from the site today. Like some fans, I did not know of your loss until now. I am so sorry to hear of it. May God bless and comfort you and your family.
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Condolences to you and your family Rich.
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My condolences to you and the family, Rich.
You will be in my prayers, and I echo the many others here saying you are doing a fantastic job here and we appreciate it immensely!!!
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My prayers are with you and your family and thank you for your dedication.
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My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Rich. The game is just a game. Besides we’ll still have a winning streak to talk about tomorrow =)
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I’d also like to start by expressing my condolences. My family’s thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours.
On another note, since there aren’t any other threads coming during this game, I was wondering if anyone noticed that this broadcast doesn’t seem to be in HD?
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Here we go…
Kings kick some BentWing bootie!
It’s in HD.
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Yup…I got it. Scared me for a second with those stupid FS WEST HD bars on either side. We’re all good now.
LET’S GO KINGS!!!
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Our condolences to you and your family. We really appreciate the work you do for the Kings and for us with the great information you provide every day, and look forward to when you’re back. In the meantime peace, love and God’s blessings to you and yours.
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lets go boys!!!!!
GO KINGS GO!!!!!
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Our best wishes go to your family Rich.
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what the frack 2-0????
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AHHHHH!
Gaaaaaah!
Sixteen Seconds!
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why is it that we never play well against the red wings? man..
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DD’s having a crap period
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I wouldn’t say NEVER…
We could use a bounce to counter the one the BWs just got…
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Somebody wake up DD please!
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Long way to go in this one!
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the kings are having a flashback to last year
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Rich,
Your work here is invaluable. I want to thank you again for your diligence.
And wish you godspeed today.
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Take your time Rich, we’ll be here when you get back. My deepest sympathy to you and your family
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Still got the 1 o’clock willies.
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C’mon, boys!
For Rich…
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bad passing, out of position, whats going on? get it together kings.
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WHY is Heidi wearing red!?
someone rip her top off..
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Thanks for wearing red Heidi.
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Deker–saw that, too!
I almost just broke my glasses.
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Quick would probably appreciate Green not falling on him.
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why did i have a feeling this would happen?
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I say put Ersberg in and let Quick rest for the Ducks game
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Another genius move making Kopitar take a defensive zone faceoff with barely any time. Good Job TM.
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Detroit and their damn garbage goals! Wake up Kings!
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The thing about playing the Wings…
It’s always the same.
Make a mistake, they score.
Do almost everything right, no Kings goal.
Playing the Red Wings is the best thing a team like the Kings can do…
They teach by humiliation.
We can get these boys.
Don’t quit!
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A comedy of errors in the 1st! Okay TM, go into the locker room and wake the boys up! I’m hoping we got that out of our system and can go back to playing the kind of hockey we have been the past 8 games!
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How many times has O’Donnell scored on his own net this year?
What a brutal start. Not looking good at all.
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How many times has the puck gone off OD and into the net?
How many goals have we given up a goal in the last minute?
yuck. Terrible period. We’re playing like we did in the third two nights ago.
Just need a goal to get back in this though. Game is not over yet.
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Condolences Rich…Very sorry for your loss.
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god i hate having so many wings fans in LA…and the wings too, i hate them too.
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i hate the wings as much as the ducks. odie was standing around on the last one, and the first one simmonds left zeterberg wide open. bad coverage, not quickers fault
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they are allowed to have a bad game once in awhile….
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This doesn’t look good. Especially OD being obstacle in front of the net (just how many times he deflect the puck to the own goal with his body, skate, stick while others seldom do such things) or being slowpoke around the net (he didn’t even spot Zetterberg coming from behind). He seems too slow to react fast enough. Well we still have lots of time to play. Stay focus boys.
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Why does TM keep making Kopitar take defensive zone faceoffs with almost no time left when we know that is a weakness. What’s the point?
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You can barely hear a Swedish accent when Moller speaks.
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Would someone in the stands please poor a drink over the head of one of the thousands of Detroit fans at the game?
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. I hate Detroit fans at Staples
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RYC,
He played in the WHL for Chiliwack, I think it’s the WHL, so he’s been in North America for quite some time now.. If you listen to Alfredsson or Nic Lidstrom, they have absolutely 0 accent
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Gotta forget the score……just don’t quit! GO KINGS!
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Thoughts and prayers are with you, Rich.
Kings need to cover their man better. Too much looking at the puck and not the man they’re suppose to cover.
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the turning point of this game so far was the PP that we almost scored on, the penalty killers were dead tired and instead of passing the puck, dustin brown decides to shoot it and the defenseman blocks it and clears it.. keep the puck moving, create a lane and then shoot it DB.. Your job on the PP is to stand in front of the goalie, not shoot the puck, God our PP is lame
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Thoughts with u and yours rich…
I will be very dissapointed if OD is back with the club next season… dead weight I’d rather give a younger dman the spot and let them gain experience… Voinov next season…
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Wonder if there was a wee bit of satisfaction that crept in up 4-1 vs. Ducks and thinkin they were headed for 8 straight. 3rd period there, and 1st today shows what can happen in that case vs. desperate teams that need the points to make playoffs.
Agree w everyone. Am listening on xmradio and can’t stand it sounding like a home game when Wings score. That really bothers me.
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Bury that Fro!
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Way to fight Fro!!!
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Finally. If only Frolov could of scored on his other chance.
They have to play their cycle game.
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there we go!!!
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finally fro got a goal!! and almost another one!!!
go kings go!!!
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Starting to get chances. Keep up the pressure. We need one more in the 2nd. Need that momentum going into the locker room.
Keep it up guys.
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Thank you Heidi for taking the red off!!
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Thought Wayne was going to get that backhander.
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Hell yes fro!!!! He might not be statistically having his best season but I’ll be very sad if fro isn’t resigned… He brings so much to the team does so many little things… Controls the puck… If they gave 3rd assists on goals he’d have a lot of them
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This is a good learning experience in alot of ways. This shows that sticking with a system works. Detroit had key injuries and were out of a playoff spot. They didn’t panic, just stuck with their system. Now they’re back in the hunt. It also shows what building a long term contender from the ground up looks like. Detroit is where we want to be. We’ll be there very soon. DL has done well, this cements my belief that we are on the right track.
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thats what i like to see from fro…dirty gritty goal…NICE!
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HAHAHAHA Bob just called out Heidi!!
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Fro needs to be re-signed! Period.
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Get up within one goal; Kings will get them in the third!
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Hey guys:
It was all Heidi’s fault!
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Alliright Jimmy….lets burn the sweater!!! GO KINGS!
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My best to you and yours Rich. Take care.
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Not much puck control today.
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Red Wings are part of the puck control problem…
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YEAH!
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Zues my man!!
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HAHAHAAHA GOAL
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ZEUS!!!!!!
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ZZZUUUUUEEEEESSSSS!
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Only fitting we get a goal on like that after Howard shut us out after that 50+ shot on goal game
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I (being kind and pleading) would like a last-second goal for the Kings against the Red Wings, please…
It would be only fair.
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YTEAAEAA
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Woooooooooooooo!
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THAT will do.
Thank You.
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how i love our kings!!!!!!
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Whooooo Hooooo!!!
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Thats what I’m talking about….NO QUIT! GO KINGS11
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Holy Batman!!! GO KINGS GO!
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uh oh! greene got a point. OD better watch out…
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This team is unbelievable. NEVER QUIT NEVER SURRENDER!
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kopi standing up for brownie!!!! thats a team right there!!!
score on this PP!!!!!
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Sorry, I’m greedy.
I WANT ANOTHER GOAL NOW…
–please?–
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I’m with yuo Bako. Bury these f’ers.
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oh, well…
GO KINGS GO!
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I LOVE THIS TEAM!!!! KOPI THE ENFORCER!!!!
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GO KINGS GO !!!!! We can win this!!!
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Thoughts and prayers, Rich. Thanks for all your hard work.
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Thank you, Heidi for taking off that ugly color sweater.
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lousy power play but what a great 2nd period!!!!
goonies never say die!!!
GO KINGS GO!!!!
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If the Kings win this game, it will forever be known as the Heidi’s Sweater Game…
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Wow…great come back…this team is never out of the game…never seen anything like it Los Angeles
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Maybe Heidi needs to take something else off and we will score again
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What’s our record when tied going into to third?
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Ditto, lousy power play, but you’ve got to love the Kings come back grit. Way to go Kings.
God I was wondering why Hiedi was wearing RED! Glad to hear Bob mention it!
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The Kings can have their own Heidi game!
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Anyone else notcie how intense the crowd got? The crowd is in rare Playoff form already. Bury the broken wheels!!!
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Too many beers! (never)
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Memo to FSW. No more cuts to Babcock’s ugly grill.
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HAHAHAHA @ kluka68. She needs to do it next to the Red Wings bench
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KingFan4ever–
…Unless it is at the end of the game, with a last second Kings goal and last second Kings win!
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Crash the net boys!!!!
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i’m with you Bako – Hey guys, don’t know if anyone’s mentioned it but that 2nd period comeback is for Rich. Win or lose this proves that the Kings are for real and the Chicken Wings are completely beatable. As Herb Brooks said of the Russians “They’re time is over!”
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Jamie Kompon:
Prepare your Rants!
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Rich,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours from the D/FW area.
Let’s go Kings!
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Kompon:
“Shots to the net. Shots to the net with purpose…”
That’s all?
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This is a high tension game…
Where are my Queeg stones?
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N.eed to start taking the body
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The Detroit D-men are in so tight at the red line, mid-ice…
Kings are going to get a breakaway.
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My condolences to you Rich. I lost my mother 10 months ago so I appreciate how you and your family are feeling. My prayers are with you and thank you for all you do for the Kings.
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Wow!! What a second period. Win or lose we showed some character today. Now lets finish off those wings.
Rich,
Condolences to you and your family. Your professionalism and dedication to your craft are very much appreciated.
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Nice call ref….
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Vertuzzi:
DIVE, DIVE…
Faker!
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Wow bertuzzi. What a wus. He shouldn’t be allowed to play anyway. Until Steve Moore can. What a joke!
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Way to go Jon..
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Pansy ass Burtuzzi. I hate that crap. FAker!
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Vertuzzi = Bertuzzi
Bertuzzi = Faketuzzi
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NOW they’re calling interference? The wings have had two guys holding up forecheckers all game long. Holy smokes guys. Call the game both ways.
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Maybe we forgot Detroit played last night? Now Scuds puts us on the PK.
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My poor heart be still…
phx 0-1 DAL, first period
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Kopi, get us another SH goal!!!!
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Love those posts!!
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Two klanck off the iron, WOW!!!
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This must be agony to watch. Bad enough listening to radio….
2 posts in 1 min.
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Hey Guys,
No TV or Radio…can anyone update me on time left & whos playing better right now? Can believe that they came back….niiiiiceeee
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2nd period goals…
http://deepinsidethekings.com/2010/02/06/period-to-remember/
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Hey, Kings hit a solid post in the first…
What comes around…
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Nick just spoke in capital letters (if that’s poss). Said Kings ARE NOT Handling the Puck Well AT ALL here in the 3rd period. Would be great to set the record… but would be great to merit it too
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Go Stars!!
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Just before the whistle was our first good shift. faceoff should be in their zone. Still got 3 mins to score
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Thank you Waves
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It is, number 6, it is!!!
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Merit, my left butt cheek!
Shadow rules/whomever has most goals, wins!
I’ve seen the Kings lose too many games they’ve ‘deserved’ to win!
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YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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YES!!!!!!!!!!
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Unreal!!!!
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ZUESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
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WOOOOOO!!!
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Zus!!!!
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ZUES!!!!!!
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GOD I LOOOOOOOOOOVE FRO!!
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ZEUSSSSSS
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ZUZ!!!!
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2 minutes pleeeese
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ZEEEEEUUUUUUUUSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!
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ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
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wow howard is dirty…
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I’d like a last two-minute cycle like in the Quacks game, please…
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Anyone who breaks up this team for a “savior” is out of touch!
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Is there anyone here that REALLY thinks Alex Frolov shouldn’t be resigne….
14.5 Mill Over 4 Years…Get It Done Deno.
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Howard’s a kitty.
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HAHA I hate the wings!!! AWESOME WIN!!!!!
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New King Record. Sweet!!!
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Actually,
Give me a shot of the Detroit bench in 11 seconds!
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Thats right…..we bad!!!! GO KINGS!!!!
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That win was for you Rich!
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Thanks, Fox!
It’s the Heidi Sweater Game, Forever!!!!!!!!!!
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Awesome….great win…team record
Go KIngs
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What a TEAM!!!
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WE GOT 9!!!!!!!!!
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GUYS< I WANT TO SAY THAT WHILE THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON MYSELF AND I KNOW MANY OF YOU HAVE BEEN THINKING OF RICH! Gads, now Rich has to go thru this whole thread and review all of our neurosis. Well, hopefully he'll smile.
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Thanks boys…and congrats on the record!
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That one is for Rich.
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Kings win…Kings win…TTTTHHHHHEEEEEEEEEE Kings win!!!!
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INCREDIBLE!!!
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We got the grill shot of Babcook Bako!
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WE BELIEVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
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Duck for dinner on Thursday. Chicken Wings for lunch today!!!!!
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Wow. Well off I go into the ny cold to buy stuff for my supper. I typed a post that didn’t show up so I’ll try again. I know that I myself was thinking of Rich during this whole incredible event today and I know so many of you were as well.
Bye you guys. Catch up later.
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Thirty-six wins before the Olympic break: Wonderful…
Heidi without her Ugly Sweater: Fabulous…
The grim look on the BentWings Bench: Incredible!
NINE WINS IN A ROW…
PRICELESS!
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Sorry to hear that Rich.
Just want to go on the record saying that the Frolov Handzus Parse line is working just fine.
After the last game I suggested putting Moller between Frolov and Parse. I stand corrected.
Go Kings!
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Great win boys!!!! Now, if we can get Heidi to wear, then take off “the sweater”, and Foxy to wear “the suit” we’ll be unstoppable!!!!
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Thanks, Number 6!
The Boys came through for Rich and his Mom today…
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And thank you Heidi for removing the opponents colors!
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What a comeback! This reminds me of the Game 4 comeback in 2001. Great win and another 2 points.
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9 straight! It’s good to be a King!
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Unbelievable win, way to go Kings!!!!!!!!
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Jimmy Howard may be good enough in Detroit but he melted down in the lights of Hollywood!
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Can we officially say it, please?
–The Red Wings Curse is OVER!–
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Zus on fire! Way to go boys! 9 WINS!! Congrats Kings!
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Wow!!! Dean Lombardi, dont trade anybody!
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I know Simmonds and Doughty are getting a lot of well-deserved praise but Handzus is really starting to grow on me. Well done and congrats boys ! F the Red Bandwagon Wings !
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Great comeback, great win! great way to set up club record !!!! Congradulations to everyone !!! It’s good to be Kings fan !
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Incredible game, thank you kings!!!
This was top game by Zeus!!!
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C’mon Stars!!
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Oh, and:
phx 0-2 DAL, first period…
The goal by the Stars froze my computer!
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YAH…character counts…again…all about Character…those of you saying Zeus was not a good signing….and there ya go…
THE NEXT GUY THE KINGS need to worry about signing is not a player…it’s LOMBARDI….the guy has REALLY done a good job with the re-building process with your team. You will be lucky to keep him…better figure it out soon! We want him here in Boston NOW…we made a mistake….boo hoo
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Condolences Rich! We are all with you tonight fin all over the world.
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Congratulations Kings for making history. Hopefully, they will make more records this season.
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The Purple and Black Reign washed the Red Trash out of Los Angeles!
lets point this Cloud 9 energy at Rich and his family… peace be with them . . .
Go Kings!
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Man Zeus is just kicking ass. This was a nail bitter. Now we just need the Yotes to lose, gain some ground.
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Just goes to show you what hard work and determination can accomplish. Way to go Kings!! It doesn’t have to be pretty, just keep the streak alive!
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yeeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaa
what a comeback, these guys rock. to come back against a team like the red wings tells the story of where our guys rate in the NHL. high, high, high baby. GO KINGS GO.
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Condolences to you and your family Rich.
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Good win for the Kings. I have never seen three players get injured and not return a game. The Red Wings will still make a run into the playoffs. Once these injured players return they will cause trouble for the 1st or 2nd seed in the playoffs.
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Great win. Still a few lapses on D. But 9 straight wins is awesome. DL is really looking as the winner in the Kovi non-trade, what character and heart we have. Can’t wait to clip the wings of the Mallards again on Monday.
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And again, Rich condolences to you and your family. Best of luck with the situation at hand.
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this is the best all around team we have ever had
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9 in a row!
Props to Handzus and lets show some love for Frolov. I was one of his critics at the beginning of the season, but he has settled in nicely. He does a lot of small things, keeps the pressure on, his goal today was timely. He’s been putting in a lot more effort since december and the results show.
Great comeback. Hopefully, the Kings will stop letting this happen. They need to come out of the gate swinging, one of these days they won’t be able to come back quite so quickly. It’s nice to have the attitude that they can score at will, but they need to score first and enough to keep the opposing team at bay instead of mounting comebacks.
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Another great great win. Sure, it would have been nice if they didn’t come out and get dominated in the first but the last few years, we would have folded and lost 6-2. This year, we chipped and fought and won it in the end — and DESERVED TO WIN IT, too.
To come back and beat Detroit twice in a couple weeks time is saying something.
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Rich, condolences to you and your family. Take all the time off in the world. You need to take care of you first. We’ll always be here for you waiting with arms wide open!
Side note, I was talking to a roomate about how much Cheechoo sucks and now I hear he is under Dean’s radar. Like I said before and I’ll say it again and again and over again, DEAN NEEDS TO STOP with the man love for his former teams. Randy Jones is the latest example of how former Sharks/Flyers just DON’T work. Please Dean, don’t make me mad over your man love for these guys.
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Great win! Agree, this one’s for RICH!!
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Funny you say that WWAMD. Wasn’t it one of the former Flyers who just won the game for us?
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Even if we go 500 the rest of the season we will have 99 points! CAN YOU SAY PLAYYYYYOOFFFFSSSSS!
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Good point waves.
Thank god for man love for ex-flyers.
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waavesinair,
I’ve said many times before, zues is 1 outta 10 for Dean. And he is an over payment, however, I’ll give him credit
But can u honestly say you would like to have slumping Cheechoo on this team?
When the trade goes down and we do get Cheechoo, I see everyone all happy about how he performed 3 or 4 years ago. Just like Williams, and Cheechoo, they performed well because of their linemates and will NEVER EVER see those numbers again. Everyone in Ottawa will tell you that the worst contract they have on the team right now is Cheechoo and unless we are getting Cheechoo for a 5th round pick, I will be pissed. If anyone things Cheechoo for a current roster player is a good idea then they are out of their mind. I wouldn’t even trade Cheechoo for Harrold.
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and at a 3 million cap hit, it would be one of the worst pick ups for Dean. Just leave the team alone Dean AS IS. I don’t want to be stuck with a 3 million cap hit for a player who can ruin the chemistry in the locker room and is producing way less then the other 3 million dollar Kings players. Get Frolov resigned he’s 10 times better then Cheechoo will ever be
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The only person mentioning Cheechoo in this thread is you. I’m just pointing out your terrible timing. It’s not just terrible because X flyer Zus scored the game winner, but because the team just broke a record and is on a streak like we have never seen before. Yet for some strange reason, you’re bashing DL!?!?! Unbelievable.
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WWAMD:
Nice to hear from you, pal!
Does this mean you love all the 3rd and 4th line players on the Kings, right now?
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Rich,
My sincere condolences to you and your loved ones. Look forward to having you back when you are ready.
Did anyone else notice that 6 of the 9 wins in this streak have been one goal games? It’s great we are winning those playoff-type games!
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wavesinair, I love this team and I’m excited they won 9, lets make it 10,11,12,13…etc
However, with recent news that DL is targeting Cheechoo, it bothers me that he would tinker with this team and make it worse with an addition of garbage Cheechoo
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Just leaving Staples and wow…I’m at a loss for words. Haven’t heard it that loud in a while. It was great witnessing team history.
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Bako I actually love everyone on this team. Since the opening of the season, I’ve been happy with this team. Previous years, I’ve hated someone, but not this year
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Throwing it out there, I know the Bruins are putting out Ryder for trade bait. I also read a few days ago someone was thinking about Penner. These are more ‘support’ players that DL is talking about vs the big names. Just a thought.
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I can’t say enough about Michal Handzus.
I remember a shift with about 6-8 minutes left in the game. The Wings had the puck deep in the Kings’ zone. I don’t remember who it was, but some poor Red Wing had Michal Handzus draped ALL OVER his back. Zus pinning him to the glass like no one’s been pinned before. I just kept thinking, “Wow, Handzus WILL NOT ALLOW them to score on his watch. Then he has that blocked shot. Then he scores. WARRIOR!!!!
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Dallas is up 4-0 on the dogs. 2nd period…
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Sorry Rich…..
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But again, with the way we’ve been playing for the better part of this season, the chemistry on this years’ squad is unbeatable. Nothing like I’ve seen in years.
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WWAMD:
I agree that the current makeup of the Kings is fantastic. I even see more upside of the players as currently configured.
BUT–and there is a ‘but’–another defenseman is needed, for depth and rotation. Doesn’t have to be a star, a second pair level D-man would do.
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Were so soft with Holmstrom back. By the end the Kings knocked Holmstrom and three others out and sent the Wings back to square one.
Simmonds off the game in the 1st and 3rd. A little fast for Harrold. Not a bad 6 or 7 shifts for the 4th line and Segal.
Fro paided off tonight.
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This was the most frustrating game I have watched all year. They made us look silly at times, yet the young men of our beloved Kings held strong and found a way to beat the Wings. Great, great win for us, but I really didn’t enjoy watching that one. All that matters is thing are going well for us and we need to ride this wave as far as we can. Congrats to the Kings for their efforts and dedication, also in breaking the record.
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Parse played a really strong game!!!!!
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Bob Miller is great on the post-game show:
http://www.ktlkam1150.com/mediaplayer/?station=KTLK-AM&action=listenlive&channel_title=
What more does he want?
TEN STRAIGHT WINS!
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BTW WWAMD, since you said it twice:
“now I hear he (Cheechoo) is under Dean’s radar”
and
“recent news that DL is targeting Cheechoo”
Where did you hear this? Surely you have links to credible sites and or reports…???
Oh and just so you know, “under the radar” means out of sight or off the radar, which would mean DL is NOT after him.
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Parse in under 12 minutes played…..a plus 3 !!!!!! I know alot of you dont like the plus/minus but in this case it show how well Parse played!!!!
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WWAMD Sorry….but TM coaching skills would be perfect for a guy like Cheechoo…he is a very good player. if DL can get him for little or nothing then we will b lucky.
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Yeah, there is no question. Parse was on his game and a huge reason for the win. If he can play “hard and heavy” as TM says, shift after shift and night after night, he will be a force in this league and yet another crucial piece moving forward with this crystallizing team.
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Three hundred thirty posts and counting…
Another aside:
Red Wings lose 3 players, including Holmstrom…
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=309223
On the post-game show, Bob said there were avulsed ligaments from the leg bone at the ankle of JW–major ligament damage NOT implied, if just avulsed and NOT torn…
Intriguing. Ligament avulsion is not as bad as ligament tear… The intact ligaments can be replaced surgically with hardware, intact…
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Oh, and:
ott 0-1 TOR, first period, 7:30 left
Ottawa’s win streak on the line.
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Another thing… FINALLY some love from the local media here in LA with Jim Hill praising the Kings’ efforts up and down, yet they can’t get any of the names right… calling Zeus, ZUS (like truss).
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Oh throb! Oh spurt!
I don’t care if this one was or wasn’t deserved. How many times have the Wings bitten us on the ass after we controlled the game?! From now on let US be the “lucky” ones.
May they hit a dozen posts per game and start to doubt their masculinity. May they broil inside when their opponent scores late in the third — just like THEY’ve done for so many seasons.
I’m holding off till late before I mosey over to the Red Wings blogs to relish their fans’ whining and crabbing. I want to savor each post.
Thank you, Kings. Thank you!
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just got back from the game….:)
wow…!!!
i said this the other day…if fro turns it around and continue to build upon his recent strong play, it would be the best addition the kings could ever get without changing a thing…he and zus are playing with great passion and ability…awesome to see…!
i thought kopi was laboring a bit out there…i know he played over 25mins…but looked like hr wasn’t at full speed…maybe it was imagination…(?)
great comeback win…!
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And again, thank you!
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It is now time to buy a zus jersey,zus god of the front of the net!!!!!!!1
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Just got back from the game.
The place was rocking off the meter! What a great way to shut up all those Chicken-wing a-holes!
Heard one in the tunnel say “Yeah, but how many Cups have you won?” To which I replied, “How many three goal leads did you BLOW today!!” He shut up.
Nice seeing you as usual Matt and great meeting you Variable!
What a win!
GO KINGS GO!!
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V:
I think Kopi has a hard time with DET speed…
Can you imagine next year, when he comes trim and READY?
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One thing I think you can say about today’s game is that it bears out DL’s emphasis on wanting players who will go to “the difficult areas,” i.e., drive to the net and stay there. Seems to be a good way to score goals.
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score:
ott 0-3 TOR/first period, 2:00 to go…
Sound familiar?
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Just got back from the game, and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Rich. Thanks for everything that you do, especially during your time of mourning, and yet you still were able to provide the best beat coverage of any reporter in the nation. God bless Rich.
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B…
maybe…i don’t know…
i thought his left leg was bothering him…i hope i’m wrong…(!!!)…
i only want to imagine kopi & co. playing their way into “playoff” shape, which seems to be the better alternative…:)
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V:
Someone at the game just gave you props on the next thread…
Jest Sayin’!
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MARK4KINGS…
great meeting you at the game today…look forward to future celebrations and wins…:)
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wavesinair
Just be glad we never had:
Gillies Gratton
Simon Gagane
Gilbert Parent
etc.
Back in the days of “Vashin” the Kings were not on the tube news that much.
As far as Luc is concerned, he was such a “mutha’” that Jim Hill had no choice but to learn how to pronounce his name (I know he really was with the greatness of Luc)!
Since I am thinking of it, I am sure many of you remember the interview from several years ago on Fox with Bob, Vin, and Chick (right before Chick passed). Vin and Chick were showing their championship rings and Chick had some fun teasing Bob, asking him “where are your rings Bobby?” If I am not mistaken, Chick helped get him his job with the Kings.
I hope everyone loves Bob Miller like I do and recognizes his great work. I love the Kings; and I want them to win a ring for Bob (and Jim) as much as anything.
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B…
got it…!
i can’t wait to shake yr hand on thursday…:)
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V: Same here, brother!
May we be going for 11 on the eleventh!
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Oh that’s right Bako! That would be very cool.
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Hi Rich,
Listening to the game Nick Nixon announced the passing of your mom last December. My condolences to you and to your family for your loss and also want to extend our prairs too.
Roger
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Just got back from the game…
First: We are channeling our strength to you Rich. Thanks for all you do here.
Next, I was sandwiched betweenn to RW fans and how they they ribbed me at the end of the first. I tols them both “but you guys I known for chking at the end and we are known for suffocating the other team as the games rolls on”. How silent they were by the third! So I now asked them “3-3 now, you DO know what happens next, right?”. Oh God, when we got the winning goal I swear I saw veins popping outta both of their heads! This was nearly as good as the Devils victory! Lsstly, I told them “I know you needed those points more than we did being in 8th place but sorry, next time you will have to show some respect and earn them”.
Unbeleivable comeback! Nice to see it first hand upclose (Section 116). Say it again, Zeus is a beast!
GoKingsGo!
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Waves
I saw that coverage on CBS also. Still can’t stand steve hartman
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Post-script:
ott 0-4 TOR/second period, 1:20 to go
phx 0-4 DAL/final
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Condolences Rich. May peace and love be with you.
Thank you for everything you’ve done for the fans. You’re changing our lives for the better as King fans!
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Me too,… my sincerest condolences for your loss. I lost my mom 5 years ago, and I still miss her a lot.
Oh, and GO KINGS!! Fun game today…. way too many red jerseys at the Stapler…
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Prayers to your family
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Mark 1
I was at the game when the Kings honored Bob Miller for his 20 (maybe 25 ???) years of service. Coincidentally, I was sitting right next to his family and as a part of the deal, Bob got to spend a period or two watching the game in the stands with his family. Being right next to them, I did get a chance to talk with him for a while, great guy, classy and we should consider ourselves lucky that the Kings have him as a play caller. Agree that he deserves that ringas much as anyone else in that organization.
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Rich,
Having lost my mother a few months ago myself, I pass along my hearfelt condolences to you and your family.
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Rich,
I lost my dad and mom way too early. My heart goes out to you and your family with your recent loss. I greatly appreciate your professionalism here.
May God bless and strengthen you in your tough times.
Thank you for all that you do for us.
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As everyone else has said, we feel like we know you. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Take the time you need – we’ll all be here when you get back.
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Rich, it is amazing how you kept up with everything since you tragedy. I love your coverage of the kings. My condolences to you and your family.
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My condolences
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Rich, I echo the thoughts and prayers expressed above by your blog family.
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My condolences go to you and your family, Rich.
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Bako
I agree with a D, or a 4th liner
However, I do not agree with picking up Cheechoo. This whole San Jose thing needs to STOP, Cheechoo is the worst contract on the Ottawa team and it sounds like DL will gladly trade Moller and a D for Cheechoo’s crappy contract/crappy production…what for? because of man love for him. It is COMPLETELY ridiciouls that Dean finds the need to screw up this team over and over again because of his man love. THIS is the only year I’ve been happy with the Kings and its because all those players that Dean had an emotional attachment to are GONE.
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My condolences to you, Rich…
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Parsey was great! He was hustling and on his game.
Friday I was saying Parse should be in there on the 3rd line, because he’s a difference maker when he plays well. I’m glad he was moved up in the 2nd period.
Parse: Passing action
Frolov: Puck control
Handzus: Net presence
A great combination! A real line!
With Parse there is more puck movement!
And the line is more successful!
Parse was a +3 in the game.
Simmonds… +19 locomotive
Doughty…. +15 talent
O’Donnell.. +13 stability
Stoll…… +12 consistency
Parse…… +12 movement
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Rich–Condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
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5 – 0 Toronto over Ottawa.
Frankly, I think even Washington would’ve been chewed up by the Leafs today.
If ever a team had a reason to play its heart out . . .
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Rich:
My wonderful father passed away three weeks ago. I hope you can find comfort and peace as well as your family. It hasn’t been easy, but I have faith that thru our tragedy we can all emerge stronger and more resilient with the love and support of our family, extended family and friends.
May you and yours find peace and strength to carry on, as I’m sure our departed would have wanted.
Mark.
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Rich,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
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So sorry Rich. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I bet your Mom was a great lady.
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My condolences Rich
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Sorry to hear of your loss Rich.
I pray that you are at peace and that your family will find comfort despite such a loss.
God Bless…
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