The Kings will be on the ice for their morning skate in El Segundo at 10 a.m. in advance of tonight’s home game. One San Jose columnist, it seems, is looking forward to some quiet time tonight. Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News, in his column this morning, referred to a Kings game at Staples Center as “more of a Kenny G experience.” What do those of you in the “city of showoff glitterati” — another Purdy phrase — think about that?
Mark Purdy: At quiet Staples Center, Sharks won’t have much in the way of noise to distract them
Great minds think alike.
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:44 am
@Q,
Ha!
Actually, I’m much more frightened that Staples will be so incredibly LOUD that the boys will deviate from the highly disciplined plan they executed in game 2…
–BOYS: No matter how well Staples BRINGS THE PAIN tonight, stick to the system!
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ten for instigating Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:56 am
@BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy, so, who is putting the dudes picture in the urinals? Maybe paste the article above so everyone can read it also.
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:08 am
@ten for instigating,
I see another Kenny G commercial coming in the near future–for the Kings…
Just put a dude in a Sharks uniform in a jail cell whilst the Sax Man plays…
kq949 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 11:15 am
@ten for instigating, I hope Dieter plays a Kenny G song and the place goes wild!
LAWolves20 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 3:14 pm
@Kings Fans, let’s hear your best chants ring throughout the arena.
Remember our best chants in order are:
#1 – Go Kings Go!
#2 – Let’s Go L-A!
#3 – Niii-emmm-iii, Niii-emmm-iii, Niii-emmm-iii(the longer and louder the better).
This is a big game Kings fans. The Sharks’ fans have been calling us out as terrible fans on their blogs. Let’s show them how we support our teams.
GO KINGS GO!
***Under no circumstance is Let’s Go Ki-ings acceptable. The final word has to be 2 syllables and Kings is 1. ***
Cynic Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:29 am
@BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy, I’m thinking we should invite him to sit next to the 2 of us at a game Bako. He’ll leave deaf. His article reads like he’s already dumb and blind, so we’ll just complete the trifecta.
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 11:11 am
@Cynic,
HeHeHeHe!
He’d have double the headache…
–Sharks loss;
–Mind lost.
Come to think of it, how can one lose what one never quite had a hold of, in the first place?
mash-ola Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 11:39 am
@BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy, I’ve been to HP Arena, and it IS very loud. Their fans (if their team is winning and not sitting on their hands like they were Saturday) do make a lot of noise. But it’s magnified by the accoustics of the low, aluminum roof, so that statement about the fans at HP are the loudest in the NHL is a misleading statment. Their building is nowhere near as nice as Staples. The sightlines are better, but Staples is more spread out because of the Luxury boxes, and you can tell that the Sharktank cut a few corners to save money whereas Staples put more into the building knowing it would be used for the Kings, Lakers, Clippers, Sparks, Grammy’s, MTV Awards shows, concerts, etc.
Now… As far as Mark Purdy at the Merc, there’s a huge difference in his blog compared to Rich’s: For Mark, it’s a job. For Rich Hammond, IT IS HIS PASSION. Purdy will put out a post or two each day, maybe more on gamedays. But Rich puts out something anytime anything significant happens, not to mention all the features. The proof is in the pudding. Look at all the fans here posting. They don’t get half the traffic this site does. And on a sidebar, J.P. Hoornstra does a terrific job on the Duck’s blog at Quackalackin’. I just don’t understand why none of the Duck fans ever post there…
Anyway, sick of the SJS fans/media, and hope we can make them eat their words…
Going tonite and wouldn’t want to be anyplace else on earth tonite than the Stapler.
GO KINGS GO!!!!
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 12:06 pm
@mash-ola,
About the Duck Blog…
Ever see the movie ‘Apocalypse Now’? When an insane Air Cavalry General decides to surf inside Viet Cong territory, he is asked why and answers, “Charlie don’t surf!”
Well, Quack Fans don’t Blog!
brianguy Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 5:02 pm
@mash-ola,
except in the upper bowl in the corners, those are many degrees worse than a comparable seat at Staples. Kind of like the upper behind the goal at the stinkPond. Awful. They might have made a few upper reaches of S C a good distance away, but I’ll take them over either of those. The lower bowl at Staples granted is hard to beat.
RobSD Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:44 am
@quisp,
One of the largest D-bag’s to ever write an article. I’ve been to at least one playoff game every year we have made it. It is pandemonium! I hope the players read all this crap. I want to beat them so bad… I want to beat them soooo bad! I hope we win… I don’t care how… just get the W!
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OC Hip Check Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:55 am
@quisp, mpurdy@mercurynews.com
We should hav eeverybody share their thoughts on the article with mr Purdy
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:40 am
@OC Hip Check, I sent him an email entitled “clickbait” with “I didn’t click” (I didn’t) in the body.
If you want a more extensive account of what he said:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/San-Jose-writer-trolls-Kings-fans-displays-exte?urn=nhl-wp2958
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Real 7 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:53 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, I think we’re jacked now….isn’t that what Purdy wants?
well, that’s what he’ll get…this should be GOOD!!!
Donald_S Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:29 am
@quisp,
Rich, sometimes you are a mixer!
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RobSD Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:55 am
@quisp,
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/San-Jose-writer-trolls-Kings-fans-displays-exte?urn=nhl-wp2958
A good Yahoo about Purdy mouth being a giant doucher.
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RobSD Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 11:03 am
@RobSD,
oops… didn’t see the other one…
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He’s obviously never been to a playoff game at Staples…We will bring the noise…
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Newf Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:18 am
@therope, i’m thinking he’s just deaf
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Bill M. Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:21 am
@Newf, Probably went deaf attending last years game 3 against VAN.
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McDonalds Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 5:07 pm
@Bill M.,
best game i’ve ever been to. Atmosphere was AMAZING
rontheking Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:34 am
@therope,
I wonder if the Shark players read this swill and believe it. If so, they are in for a big surprise. I’ve been to King’s playoff games in the past, and I didn’t see (or hear) Kenny G. It was a madhouse. Wait till the Kings score their first goal–the place is going to come unglued!
(and by the way, I read that the stands at the Tank were half empty by the end of the last game. Methinks Purdy doth protest a little much….)
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Space_Shot Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
@rontheking,
Yeah, in his and the Shark players defense, none of them have been to or played at Staples in the playoffs. During the regular season, the Staples crowd is mostly a non-factor. During the playoffs, it’s an ENTIRELY different sounding arena. But also in his defense, the acoustical design of Staples is terrible and does not do a good job of keeping and/or funneling the sound down to the ice. It’s a quieter area due to design, not due to the fan participation (usually.)
That being said, it’s time for anyone going tonight to make us proud! I’ve lost my voice after every playoff game I’ve been to, and I expect nothing less from you. I drew the short straw this year with the guys I share season seats with, so I’m counting on a first round win to see them live in round 2!
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HeyChief Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 2:36 pm
@rontheking, after the Kings 3rd goal, all I heard at the Shark Tank were crickets.
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Haters from nocal are not worthy of a response.
GO KINGS GO!
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dahack11 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 11:23 am
@Bret, EXACTLY….
Just keep sending us your water for our swimming pools…..& to hose down our driveways….& give our pets baths….& to wash our 6 Mercedes….
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Ready for the Cup in LA Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 11:33 am
@dahack11, Duh… Only 2 of my 6 cars are Mercedes. For when I need a junker to drive to the beach!
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WHAT A JOKE!
its so ignorant to say that…it almost seems like some sort of tactic…i just can’t process this
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omar winkie Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 8:39 am
@josh e., It is a tactic…anything to take away from the fact that the sharks are chocking in the playoffs again
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Dan Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:39 am
@josh e.,
If it’s a tactic, it’s only going to backfire on him. This insinuation will only inspire us to be louder! =D
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haha did he not watch the Kings vs Canucks playoffs series last season? We were extremely loud!
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Haters gonna hate… Guess we’re gonna have to show him how loud Staples really is!
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Please tell me there will be no instrumental National Anthems!
I was there in 2001 and there wasn’t anything louder that I’ve heard….and I saw AC/DC live and that’s pretty loud.
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I have a feeling we kings fans will give Mr Purdy a chance to reconsider that comment tonight. I know I’m charged and I believe Staples will be as well.
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KingsFan in OC Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:27 am
@YOACH, I sit in section 321 right below the press box, so I will be doing my best to make Mr. Purdy eat his words.
I am so amped for tonight! We will bring the noise! When the team is announced everyone should be on their feet and going nuts! I know I am not going to have a voice tomorrow, which is problematic because I am on the phone for work quite a bit. Oh well. It’s the playoffs!
LET’S GO KINGS!!! SQUISH THE FISH!!!
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spidey35 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:32 am
@KingsFan in OC,
I sit in section 320 with my wife, my 3 yr old daughter and my 5 mos old son. Staples better be so loud that it better wake up my 5 mos old. Thats right, it’s playoffs and I’m willing to deal with a screaming 5 mos old. GO KINGS GO.
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Resedakingsfan Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:36 am
@KingsFan in OC, I’m in 321 as well so I’ll be right there with you making a ton of noise. Go Kings Go!!
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KingsFan in OC Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:43 am
@Resedakingsfan, Awesome! I know I am going to ruin my voice tonight! Ready to do our part for this team! GKG!!!
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:42 am
@KingsFan in OC, Someone should figure out where he’s sitting and point him out with a big sign indicating he doesn’t think Staples is loud enough.
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KingsFan in OC Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:58 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, That would be awesome! Just off the top of my head, I’m thinking of a sign like “HEY PURDY! CAN YOU HEAR US NOW?!?”
Any other suggestions?
IceGuy Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:09 am
@YOACH,
I’m bringing this up from the last thread:
Glitterati, eh?
OK. So let’s dig into our town’s past and put it to good use.
Press box side of Staples: “WAX ON!”
Player’s Bench side of Staples: “WAX OFF!”
And repeat, and repeat, and repeat.
Actually, I think that would be something to use exclusively for our Playoff Games.
Save up all year to be in good throat for when it REALLY COUNTS!
Like tonight.
Go Kings GO!
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If by Kenny G he meant Megadeth, then I agree. Cuz that’s what we will give the Sharks. Umm… Mega…death…
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Kingsfanone Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 8:49 am
@Castaic Kings Fan,
Nicely said!
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Castaic Kings Fan Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:06 am
@Kingsfanone, Thank you. It just came to me
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CupRun2011 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:44 am
@Castaic Kings Fan, F the SJ media! The only thing important is that our guys hear the noise and get amped up to play a great game…not take stupid penalties like the Sharts did last Saturday! (from the Canyon Country Kings Fan)
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Capt Jam Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:48 am
@Castaic Kings Fan,
Rattle their g/d heads!
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I just read the Contra Costa Times (sister paper to SJ Mercury News). Bring it on, Purdy is a putz, BTW. He’s a Guppies homer, and hasn’t written an honest article in a decade!!! Put it this way, he’s NO Rich Hammond!!!
Love ya Rich!!!
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spidey35 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:30 am
@Chuck,
Good call! We do love Rich
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Bodoe Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 1:09 pm
@spidey35, It seems like we as Kings fans are spoiled by both our online coverage, and our live (TV and radio) coverage.
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spidey35 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 3:38 pm
@Bodoe,
Yes we are. What Rich has done for us as Kings fans has been fantastic. There is no other place to get up to the minute information than here.
LOL, what a hack. Clearly has nothing negative to say about the Kings after they whooped the guppies, so he is left to go after the fans. I was at Staple’s for game 4 last year, it was rocking! He’s preparing for a choke of epic proportions. And we are ready!
GO KINGS GO
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What do you think Rich? You’ve been to many arenas around the league… How does Staples Center stack up against others? I don’t agree with the “Kenny G experience” but I feel that us fans in the 300 levels aren’t heard and that the 100 levels are too quiet on occasion. MHO.
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Michelle Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:31 am
@PG24, Then i think it’s up to us in the 300′s to make SURE we’re heard.
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“if the Kings take an early lead, mounting a comeback against them is like fighting through a herd of frenzied Lindsay Lohan paparazzi” LOL. At least some respect for the team, but his attempt to make fun of L.A. fans is only going to incite more noise. I’ll bet the team wishes he hadn’t done that. The aaccoustics in the building might not lend to volume but the electricity will be there. GKG!!!
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Dan H. Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 8:46 am
@Pili,
Or Lindsay Lohan looking for her next fix.
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Was at last years playoff opener so I witnessed just how much this guy knows about a King’s Staple center crowd.
Not a dam thing.
BTW, last year King’s home playoff opener recorded the highest deciple reading in the history of the Stable center … at least until tonight.
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Sebastian Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:17 am
@KC23, i was also there for game 3 last year and it was a fantastic atmosphere. Lets bring the noise again Kings fans and lets start the chants early and keep them going!
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mrbrett7 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:30 am
@KC23, I was there at the Forum for the run in ’92. I was there in 2001. I wss there last year.
I have only heard one crowd more loud than the Kings fans were last year in Game 3 (and it made my body vibrate). That was when I was at the Oregon vrs. Michigan game a few years back up in Eugene (yes, I am an Oregon Duck…I hate myself daily…I’m a King and I’m a Duck…I’m a walking contradiction).
Anyway…that crowd for game 3 last year against Vancouver was one of the loudest things I have ever heard, and I thought the crowd was nuts when we eliminated Detroit in Game 6 of 2001.
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Kingsfanone Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 11:26 am
@mrbrett7,
Gotta agree that the crowd was really loud in 2001, and yes that crowd last season for game 3 was absolutely crazy.
Hmmmm, I wonder how loud it’s gonna be tonite? Can’t wait to bring the noise tonite, and my girlfriend just couldn’t believe how loud it was last year. I kept telling her, but until you experience something like that…….you just don’t have any idea!
I’ll bet Dancing Boy will even make an appearance, and I’ll be wearing my t-shirt from the 92-93 Finals.
Is it time yet??????
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mrbrett7 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 2:06 pm
@Kingsfanone, I wish I could be there. I moved to Denver, so I’ll be at home annoying my neighbors like usual.
FiG17 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
@mrbrett7,
…Starburst?? Is it you?
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mrbrett7 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 2:06 pm
@FiG17, I’m slow…I don’t get it.
FiG17 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 4:26 pm
@FiG17,
there’s a starburst commercial about walking contradictions. lol sorry.
FiG17 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 4:28 pm
@FiG17,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHgo4tPIjvk&feature=related
KC23 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 4:38 pm
@mrbrett7, Was at both games and last years game 3 crowd was louder than that game 6 in 2001. Although, it did get crazy during the 3rd period goal to tie the game and the Dead’s over time winner. Still, for the whole game last year’s crowd was definately louder.
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There’s some truth to that (anyone there for the last Canucks game can relate, as that was a HOME game for the Canucks at Staples), but I wouldn’t incite the other side like that as a columnist, especially a topic that is somewhat disrespectful to the Kings fan base. I treat regular season games like football games, but the rest of the crowd from my experience is rather passive — let’s hope it’s different for a home playoff game, in an extremely winnable series at this point.
If I could be there, I would, but I certainly hope the building is intense, filled with energy that the Kings can feed off. I will definitely be yelling at the TV from my house, if that helps at all!
GKG!
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Anjin Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:09 am
@Brian, playoffs are different, trust me. It will be loud tonight.
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JDB Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:20 am
@Brian,
The Canucks offered a road trip package including tickets, transportation, hotel etc..for the trip to LA and Anaheim (I think Phoenix too). I was told they had 12 bus loads of fans come down for weekend. I agree, it was like a Canuck home game, I was there…but that is the reason.
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Hey RICH, absolute no brainer how deafening the noise will be tonite.
That guy has NO IDEA how loud Kings Playoff hockey gets!
Noise? Noise? You can’t imagine.
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I won’t be at the game tonight, but those of you who will: BRING IT!
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This is an article that needs to be passed around the arena as much as humanly possible prior to tonight’s gmae. Not only is it an ignorant and non factual statement, it will serve no purpose other than to rile up the fans even more. I was at all three home games last season vs. the Canucks, and Game 3 was especially loud. I’m sitting right in fron of the press box today too so Purdy will get an earful from me. i’ll try not to throw anything at him
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Matt R Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:00 am
@Klong, Every time we score: Puuuuurdyyyyyyy…Puuuuurdyyyyyyy…
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Chalkboard material! Be loud tonight!
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Let him have his say…he lives in SJ, that says it all.
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Let me see, 18,118 LA Kings hockey fans X 50 decibels = alot of noise. Add in one live rock band, The Briggs, and you have more noise. Compare with one ignorant writer from No Cal and you get someone who is “Purdy” stupid. GKG!!!
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Mr. Purdy-
This from the city that brings us too many Jersey Fouls and cannot design an arena with an acceptable media/press box… what a maroon!
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mrbrett7 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:31 am
@16,005, Love the handle…I miss the GW Forum.
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chongo Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 1:42 pm
@mrbrett7, Love the Bugs Bunny reference more.
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Purdy = buffoon….I never like reacting to horrible writers that are just trying to get someone/anyone to read their column, but it’s the playoffs and I can’t help myself.
not that we need anymore motivation outside of every one picking the Sharks to win, but go ahead and get this out maybe it will inspire some of the faithful in attendence to scream instead of yell!!
GKG…..only 10.5 hours to go
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The irony here is that we’re really talking about a team with a building nick-named “the tank.” Now, are you sure you want your building called the “tank?” Tank has several meanings.. there’s the army tank, a think tank, a gas tank, an oil tank-er, and oh yeah, isn’t tank used to describe a heavily favored team, losing to an underdog?? Tank you very much!!! It is widely known that a shark must keep moving to get oxygen or it will die… from their performance in G2 there were a lot of dead rotting fish out there.. luckily they were already on ice. I am so tired of this team that has never won anything thinking they are entitled to advance because they have the #2 seed… We all know that when you have a PK in the mid 20′s and a “tank” full of dirty cheap shot artists, you ain’t goin’ too far. AND AT LEAST WE HAVE BEEN TO THE FINALS!!! HAHAHAHAHA!!!!
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Shakes Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 8:55 am
@C leb,
that’s pretty funny…it is fitting that they play in an arena called the tank…
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KC23 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:08 am
@Shakes, I liked what another blog poster dubbed it … “The Shark sTank”
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Deke'r Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:56 am
@KC23, ….or “The Sharts Tank” which to me is a toilet.
Matt R Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:04 am
@C leb, Someone should bring a small shark and throw it on the ice during the game.
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C leb Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:11 am
@Matt R, just dip a jabberjaw stuffed animal in blood… that would rule!
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RobSD Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:29 am
@Matt R,
Careful… I heard they arrested that teenager who chucked the octopy in Detroit a few days ago.
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DesertKing Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:13 am
@C leb,
You and I don’t often agree but you nailed this one!
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C leb Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:16 am
@DesertKing, I knew we’d find common ground, DK. cheers bro!
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wow we quite wow Lets how him how Quite we are
HAHAHAHA
I hope we win todays game and plus hope we are louder than last year playoffs
Cant wait to hear Sharks Suck that what we do best and taunt their goalie after he lets in a goal
I want to hear it already
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 8:54 am
@KingsFanFTW, show*
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KFII Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:08 am
@KingsFanFTW, I think we should taunt their goalie with the chant “NEEE-MO”. Especially since that is the chant the sharks fans are trying to adopt when he makes a great save at the tank. But “Sharks Suck” sounds good too.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:14 am
@KFII, LOL yea taunt him even if he doesnt even do anything i bet that get under his skin
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Purdy Who???? never heard of him…must be a reason for that and it must be a slow news day in San Jose. I think the G in Kenny G stands for GO KINGS GO!!!!!!
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Sounds like Purdy is just a columnist looking to fill up his word quota with a fabricated angle on a slow news day. Next.
By the way, he forgot to mention that one of the loudest noises at HP in game 2 was the chorus of boos from the fans.
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George Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:07 am
@Shakes, Haaa Haaa
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jdm77 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:12 am
@Shakes,
Agreed. It’s like he needed something to fill in a headline reading “The Sharks are better than the Kings because___________”
Yawn.
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anonandonanon Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
@Shakes,
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/San-Jose-writer-trolls-Kings-fans-displays-exte;_ylt=Akq_6EKgkXYnkMmOaYNPN1B7vLYF?urn=nhl-wp2958
Puck Daddy bops Purdy.
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Purdy’s a douche…I just called in sick to work and paid way too much for 100 level seats on stubhub, but it’s gonna be so worth it to prove this jerk face wrong…That and I’m looking forward to some shark fin soup tonight!!!! Go for the jugular boys!!!! (Clifford with a Gordie Howe hat trick tonight)
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cpmc29 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:11 am
@toemas_sandstrom, Incite a riot of noise my freind!
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Buster Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 2:46 pm
@cpmc29, Even if it’s a Quiet Riot that can be heard all the way to Vegas.
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Guys, you are going to hate me, but that I thought the same! The cheering sucks most of the times at Staples! Only a few people cheering! You guys should go to a European soccer/hockey games and see the fans!!! That’s what I call cheering!!! Here you can here “Go Kings Go” like two times…and that’s all!!! That’s not cheering!!!
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Dan H. Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:01 am
@Csaba Bhody,
If you’re stuck to going to European Soccer I suppose that you should cheer since that’s the best you might get in life and it’s boring as hell and something finally happens other than grass growing and a crowd explosion happens.
Kings playoff games are anything but quiet.
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Csaba Bhody Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:09 am
@Dan H., okay, that’s your opinion!
I wouldn’t call it a huge cheering when you hear Go Kings Go two or let’s say 3 times!!!
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Matt R Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:06 am
@Csaba Bhody, Well you’re right about one thing…
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RoyalPain Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:31 am
@Matt R, First seven words?
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Matt R Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:45 am
@RoyalPain, Them’s the ones!
KingsFanFTW Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:12 am
@Csaba Bhody, i agree on regular season then yea we are quiet
But in the playoff totally different we are loud as ever even Bob Miller and Jim Fox said so last year that we are louder than any other game in the season
Season we are quiet to save our biggest celebration for the playoffs
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:13 am
@KingsFanFTW, and i think Soccer totally different then Hockey they always going to be loud than any hockey teams my opinion
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Csaba Bhody Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:27 am
@KingsFanFTW, KINGS FANS!!! MAKE SOME F.ING NOISE TONIGHT!!! Ha Ha
WeNeedGoal Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:31 am
@Csaba Bhody,
The fans at Staples do usually leave something to be desired during the regular season.
HOWEVER, Game 1 against Vancouver last year was INSANE! I can’t imagine a building being any louder the entire game. And Game 2 wasn’t far behind. And in years past, it has been similarly loud.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:31 am
@Csaba Bhody, LOL hell yea
I hope at least everyone goes loud for that guy said about the LA Fans
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Csaba Bhody Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 5:30 pm
@KingsFanFTW, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-vToUPOY0w&NR=1
Hungarian Hockey Fans!!! LOL
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clearly he’s just trying to get some page hits. plus i think it was Ryan Clowe who said it was quiet
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After reading the article, I really get the impression that this guy is very depressed that he has to live in a place like San Jose instead of LA. Notice how many times he mentions celebrities (that he can’t meet), Cristal (that he can’t afford to drink), and the vast number of luxury boxes (that he can’t get in to). He has to console himself by throwing out a meaningless insult that a) isn’t really true, and b) has little to no bearing on who will win the game. If the Sharks are focused on the level of the volume in the arena they’re playing in, no wonder they are perennial playoff choke artists!
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Sparman Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:23 am
@Matt R,
He should change his name from Purdy to Petty.
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brymaster1 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:47 am
@Sparman, Pretty Ugly, have you seen his picture?
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I will tell you the most interesting thing about this story and it has nothing to do with the noise. SJ coach and Clowe both mentioned how the difference in goals scored at Staples compared to HP was because of the “players we were playing against”. I don’t think many people realize that on the road, TM does not like to match lines. He feels that it all “evens” outm which to me is absurd. It is one philosophy of his which I do not agree with at all. Not even the players agree, trust me they think it’s the dumbest thing ever. I just hope TM can come to his senses, on the road to win in the playoffs, he is going to have to match those lines better.
Now about the noise, it is obvious that he has not been to any Kings recent playoffs games. I was there last year and the time before when they were in the playoffs and last year was just off the meters. They are in for a huge surprise.
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Dan H. Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:03 am
@EASportsMgt,
While I don’t entirely dissagree, they did a pretty good matchup job on both games on the road so far.
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KC23 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:12 am
@EASportsMgt, TM does match players, but only defensive parings. He has said this multiple times.
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EASportsMgt Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:23 am
@KC23, Yes I understand that and the article said as much, but there are 3 forwards, and only 2 defensemen. If you don’t have the right center out there, you can get in trouble. That is why so much praise was given to Kopitar on his stellar defensive skills.
@Dan H. umm I don’t agree with that. The first game they did ok, the second game, by virtue of the Kings taking an early lead on the power play goals, that in itself got SJ off their game, and from then on it was a different sharks team. You will notice tonight and Thursday, the Kings SHOULD be able to dominate the game the full 60 minutes if they really come out hard. But it wouldn’t surprise me if they have come back here to finish the series. That’s my prediction.
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KC23 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:35 am
@EASportsMgt, Fair statement, but just as many goals (if not more) are scored from bad changes of visting teams trying to match than center mis-matches. Pick your posison as it were.
BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:56 am
@KC23, @EASportsMgt,
I think this discussion is more relevant during the regular season, especially with Kopitar available. Without Kopitar, each matchup against a team as deep as SJ creates voids in other matchups, and fatigue becomes a very large problem.
Ironically, if the Kings get the series lead, you might see more matchups created by TM, if he can get a hold on the series Hammer…
Discipline–just as the MON Canadiens play in the playoffs–is the key to this series. Requiring all players to play within the system diminishes the effect of matchups, IMHO.
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KC23 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 4:43 pm
@BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy, Well said. The only way we win is playing the system as one. The Sharks have a huge talent advantage, but the King’s have a huge “heart and system” advantage. I still don’t see how we should possibly be able to win this series, but I would of never thought we would split up north and nearly get both games.
Cynic Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:49 am
@EASportsMgt, The reason TM doesn’t put much stock in matchups is because his system is not designed to rely on it. The ‘Defense First’ mentality of our system and the ‘Interchangeable Parts’ idealism of his system basis uses the theory that flexibility for even play will win over matchup strength. It’s just a defensive mentality, and since he’s a defenseman at heart, it makes sense to him. His system believes that even keeled, structured defensive play will always outplay individual matchups because matchups don’t always work and one injury can throw all of your matchups off, forcing you to play ‘weak’ with a hole in your system.
Terry’s system preaches defensive responsibility and consistent system play no matter where you play. Everyone knows the ENTIRE system, therefore when a guy goes down, someone easily steps in to replace them, so (Theoretically) you never play with a ‘Hole’. The problem with TM’s system is this ‘Predictable’ structure and ‘Scoring by committee’ usually leads to low offensive totals, as we have witnessed all season. It’s also a reason why we see so many line up changes from TM. That’s how he looks for chemistry without sacrificing defense. His system allows him to do that.
It’s the thought of ‘Defense Wins Championships’ put into a system. Problem is you also have to score to be successful.
I’ve always thought a hybrid approach is the right way to go: Your top 6 always stays your top 6 and are aggressive/offensive minded with 2 extra guys who can get plugged in if injuries occur. Your bottom 6 are your defensive minded lines who punish, trap and wear down the opponets top 6 with matchups (When you can get them). If you play 2 different systems within a game, you’re always keeping the opposition off balance. There’s much more to it, but you get the idea.
Matchups have their place, but I don’t believe you should rely on them entirely. It leaves you open to get exploited on bad changes, injuries, etc. and IMHO, the players have to think a lot more about matchups rather than just playing the game if you’re too matchup oriented. Just my thoughts.
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John Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 11:11 am
@EASportsMgt,
Yeah, not matching it worked SO horribly for us up there!
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It’s rare that fans ever get bulletin board material. I suppose we too have been underestimated and have something to prove. Let’s show him how loud we are and give our team a nice 5 min. GO KINGS GO chant and delay the anthem. Who’s with me?!
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KC23 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:16 am
@let’s be frank, Dam straight. I am so sick of taking crap from other cities about King’s fans. They lump Laker fan’s with King’s fans and they are two completley different animals. King’s fans are real fans through and through or else they wouldn’t be there. There are no truer hockey fans than King’s fans because of what they’ve had to endure.
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KingsFan in OC Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:52 am
@let’s be frank, I’m with you bro! We are going to shake the rafters tonight!
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The loudest noise made a the “tank” in game 2 was DD hitting the back of the net, twice! Make them pay tonight!!!
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Los tiburones? Is that the new #4 meal deal?
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Pili Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:50 am
@Bamaking, LOL that one made me laugh…
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He must be NorCals TJ Simers…
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RoyalPain Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:35 am
@Stuart, No, then he would be insulting his home team.
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Stuart Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:39 am
@RoyalPain, TRUE. lol
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Direct insult to Kings fans. Not only by the writer but by the guppie players as well. Pleas, PLease represent tonight.If everyone who is going tonight that is posting on here, can do your part. Take a stand. Make the people around you stand and MAKE SOME NOISE.
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I know I’m bring the noise tonight! Go Kings!!!
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:15 am
@Markcmann, u better bring the loud noise if u dotn than stay home X-P
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Wait did Brian Hayward write that?
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Dan H. Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:14 am
@Nickcypress,
I keep waiting for him to blurt out…Teemu dove on that and they didn’t call a penalty for tripping! Totally unacceptable!
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KC23 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:17 am
@Nickcypress, No, he’s busy coming up with excuses for their next loss. The creative mind takes time.
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How about “more of a Kenny Loggins experience”, because the Sharks are about to be in the Danger Zone!! Ha ha!
Go Kings Go!! (All the way from Colorado!)
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He gotta real Purdy mouth, ain’t he???
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nykingfan Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:20 am
@C leb,
lmfao!
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RobSD Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:41 am
@C leb,
LOL!!!! Squeal like a pig Thornton!!! HEEE HAAAA! GKGKGKGKGKGKGKGKGKGKG
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the article is such a joke that rich is completely sarcastic about it in his post about it. hahaha. what a joke. lets bring it tonight kings fans! GKG
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:18 am
@kingsfaninSB, yea now the Kings fan get lcky that we have Rich we are sooo spoil LOL
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Real 7 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 11:03 am
@kingsfaninSB, I’m in Carp & will be there Thursday….bring the volume!!
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Thought I’d share, response by @4thPeriodDB via twitter, “Those raucous #SJSharks fans have helped team to a 7-6 home playoff record since 2009. Problem when columnist doesn’t really know hockey.”
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LOL did he remove the ablity to comment on the site? There was a FB comment section, and it was alll people calling him crazy but i dont see it today lol
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Okay … EVERYONE print a copy or two of this and bring a little tape. Good bathroom reading material at Stables tonight. It will only take a couple of dozen or so in the bathrooms and every single King fan will see it.
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Nickcypress Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:23 am
@KC23, Agreed!
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KFII Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:39 am
@KC23, If you are going to the game, please make sure this gets done! What a great idea.
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kenny g plays on the game 2 shutout winning la kings? who knew
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I’m printing copies of this article now, am going to highlight the “choice” passages, and will be taping them to the wall above the urinals outside Section 320 tonight.
Purdy’s smear piece will end up being a great motivator, I’m sure.
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KC23 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:25 am
@Sparman, Not unless I get their first. Printing now.
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kingsfaninSB Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:26 am
@Sparman, i wont be there till game 4. but great idea everyone follow
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HE GOTS HIMSELF A PURDY MOUF…..
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Goring 19 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:37 am
@801_KingsFan, ohhhh I almost posted that one but I just wasn’t sure if it was ok…..ROFL
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It’s not going to be like a Lakers game crowd where they’ve got bandwagoners and other people in attendance trying to be seen in the crowd. I guarantee that the hardcore Kings fanbase will bring the noise and the team will be able to feed off that energy.
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Every paper has it’s D-bag.
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Way to fire up the troops. Rich!
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KFII Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:41 am
@Minnesota Kings Fan, I’m loving it!
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it appears Bruce Boudreau has a relative living on the West Coast!
What an idiot!
Don’t take this sitting down folks..It’s time to bring it loud people tonight. Anyone within earshot/eyeshot of Purdy needs to bring a bullhorn and stick it right where the sun always shines…between his ears!
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They really need to put this on the big screens tonight before the game and start right off with the Adams Family theme. That better be playing every 10 minutes.
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KC23 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:27 am
@Tito Jackson, Many of us will be posting in the bathrooms. Man is it going to be loud tonight or what?
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Tito Jackson Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 11:18 am
@KC23, NICE!
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Tony Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:28 am
@Tito Jackson, Agreed. I told the Kings as much through twitter. That and handing out the article before the game.
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Stuart Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:43 am
@Tito Jackson, I prefer the other tune where we all get yell “san jose sucks” especially when the organists grinds out 2-4 more blasts, heck I even keep yelling it for2 more blasts even though the organ stopped!!! It happened the other game right when there was a problem with the glass, epic, I wish I would’ve been there, I would’ve screamed until my pancreas fell out of my mouth!
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Tito Jackson Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 11:20 am
@Stuart, true, that tune is great because the organ player can start of slow to leave you hanging and build you up to when they finally go for it.
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Funny to read this article after last night PHX game. I found it rather … sad? that here you have this major white out and all, and then before anything at all happens, the Yotes are down 2-0. It had to be a drag for the fans. And all that on goals by Ruslan Salei and Drew Miller of all people?
Hopefully we get off to a reasonably good start tonight to keep that energy alive in the building.
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KC23 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:27 am
@number 6, Yeah, you had to feel for the Yote fans. They’ve been kick around a lot.
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Dan H. Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:42 am
@KC23,
Then again there were still 500 seats open for purchase before the games. You have to support your team and sell it out if you want to show the folks that you want a team there.
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someone in kings management needs to have this copied and printed 18,118 times. and handed out at the game
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Not surprised by this. Drew made a comment the other day about LA being louder than SJ. This is just retaliation on their part – and a poor job of it at that. Whatever.
Go Kings!
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Let me see if I understand this correctly, the writer begins by saying “There were no excuses for the Sharks’ dismal performance Saturday night. There should be even one fewer excuse in Game 3 on Tuesday night.”
So “there were NO excuses” in game 2 but for game 3 “There should be even one fewer excuse” ???
Interesting…
Wish I was going to the game but alas I cannot. For all those on this blog that WILL be in attendance I KNOW you will prove this hack wrong and shake the rafters of the Staples Center tonight.
LET GO BOYS!!!!
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Dan H. Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:43 am
@smoKING gun,
Fuzzy math.
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He thinks that Staples is quiet because in his own head, it is usually so quiet you can hear a pinhead drop.
Or how about this… Purdy once had an original idea, but it rattled around in his head like a BB in a boxcar and died of loneliness.
Fact is, if he writes about the Sharks, it has to involve barely winning in overtime, losing in a shutout, and being clearly outplayed for 5 of 6 periods at home, by a team that was missing its number one center for both games and its number 2 center for the second game. Of course he picks on the fans, what else could he say?
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rontheking Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:27 am
@Player-X,
very funny!
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Here is his Email address
mpurdy@mercurynews.com
Lets show him how loud we really are LOL
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brymaster1 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:51 am
@OC Hip Check, i sent him a nice email
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OK guys, I can’t go tonight and it is killing me! Both of our kids (25 & 23) are getting married this calendar year, so call be “brokekingsfanII”
Anyway, please show up early and let the sharts have it from the moment they step on the ice for warm-ups. Cheer like hell every time Niemi lets one in during warm ups. He’s not that good… Let him know it!
Be loud! Be proud!
GO KINGS GO!
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pitty Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:52 am
@Michael J., Send both kids to Vegas(drive through chapel) take the money you save and hit up the game tonight.
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WAKingsfan Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
@Michael J., C’mon, Dad. I am 24 now
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Michael J. Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 3:34 pm
@WAKingsfan,
Oops, my age is showing…
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Ok guys dont yell or anything to cost u not to be super loud on todays game be calm and quiet into the game starts when it starts Make sure the Sharks cant hear them selves and wish they were at their quiet tank
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I said it on another board and I’ll say it again – the Kings organization needs to print 18,000 copies of this article and hand them out at the door.
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Shotongoal Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:53 am
@Jonathan, actually they don’t. Because Kings fans know what to do at playoff time. This article is ridiculous and shows how uneducated NoCal still is about hockey. Both their fans and this buffoon writer don’t know jack about hockey and the only reason he wrote this article is because the Sharks are getting that old “choke” feeling and what else can he say. This team couldn’t support the Seals, and they only support the Sharks because they’ve had a modicum of success. I posted here yesterday that the Sharks had that deer-in-the-headlights look to them during game 2, well it appears that their beat writers are right there with them!!
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i remember detroit saying in 2001 that staples was the loudest playoff building they ever heard. cant compare regular season games to playoff games, thats like comparing apples to oranges. one of the loudest kings game each year is a pre-season game (frozen fury). maybe purdy should talk about how a kings preseason game is more intense than any regular season sharks game at the fish bowl. Sharks are jealous that they have a drab boring arena, and drab boring fans to go along with it. maybe they should stop worrying about the opponents arena and start worrying about winning the division every year then losing the first round.
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KFII Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:01 am
@chris, Shhhh, lol don’t wake them up.
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puck73 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:02 am
@chris, Totally agree. When Smolinski scored the tying goal in game 4 with like 50 seconds left in regulation, I have never heard a building in sports louder, that still makes the hair on my head stand up everytime they show that replay with Bob Miller calling the action.
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Michael J. Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 11:24 am
@puck73,
I don’t know… Deader’s winner in game 6 was pretty loud too. I remember out in the colonade (?) while leaving the arena being almost as loud as inside. And the cheering outside must have woken somebody!
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I’m sorry, I didn’t realize playing a MIDI version of Rock N Roll Pt. 2 that sounds like it came out of a 1993 video game was a “Metallica Experience”. Also, the “Beat LA” chants are old. And unoriginal. And they make you seem jealous.
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I hope the Kings post highlights from this article on the big screen during the game, mentioning the fact that this guy is in the building and that it’s up to the fans to prove him wrong. Let’s see how quiet Staples is with 18,115 pissed off Kings fans in attendance.
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1) I didn’t know San Jose was such a hockey Mecca. Their supposed loud fans haven’t helped them advance in the playoffs heretofore.
2) None of the Sharks (including Clowe) have ever played a playoff game at Staples. I’m so happy I will be able to educate them tonight.
3) Purdy is a douche making assumptions about Kings fans by analogizing them to Lakers fans. Big mistake! And then the Sharks are making assumptions about playoff noise based on regular season noise. Another big mistake!
4) To respond to another post, Niemi is not going to cave because we taunt him. But our cheers WILL energize our players.
5) I’m gonna post this article in the bathroom too. And if it’s quiet, it won’t be because of me.
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The first game I ever attended was a 1993 playoff game against the Flames in the Forum. My ears are STILL ringing from that game!!!
Any Shark’s fans or players expecting anything close to what this reports thinks will be happening is in for a LOUD and RUDE awakening.
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Dan H. Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:46 am
@A5MINMJR,
I worked for a company that year with an owner that had the “forum seats” for every event. Nobody was a hockey fan so I got tons of seats all year long. Then the playoffs came and I got seats for the first round vs. calgary for two games…and then somehow there were fans among the management and I was shut out for the second third and fourth rounds. Punks.
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A5MINMJR Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 11:39 am
@Dan H., Yeah, tickets were VERY hard to come by in the later rounds and after the cup Finals that year. Thank God for the vendors at my work who I could shakedown for seats throughout the season!
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tornado12 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 11:14 am
@A5MINMJR, i was the game when they beat the flames like 12-4. sandstrom, taylor and granto? all had hat tricks. that was fun!
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KC23 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 4:50 pm
@tornado12, Was at that game as well. Was a wierd game, that puck had eyes for the Calgary net. Everything throw anywhere near the Calgary goal somehow made it in. The crowd wasn’t all that loud after the 4th or 5th goal because the cheers turned into laughter it was so one sided.
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I hope somebody dumps beer on him.
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I’ve been attending Kings games since 1976, and have to say that for the most part it’s been a quiet building (buildings, actually) because there hasn’t been much to cheer about. That being said, there have been moments that have been truly inspiring, but they’re drowned out by the fake noise that they pipe into the building accompanied by those “MAKE SOME NOISE” requests, that five seconds after the puck drops, I always laugh and say to myself (in that same beckoning voice) “NOW BE SILENT” because as soon as they turn off the fake crowd noise, the building is quite quiet.
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It is true that Shark fans are loud. ALso, it is true that their arena helps trap sound. Even with a cavernous arena, Kings playoff games are insanely LOUD. We need to really prove it. Can we agree on “Go Kings Go” and ditch the “Let’s GO KI-ngs”? Thoughts? We finally have a forum to discuss such “important” matters, let’s or-gan-ize this.
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Stuart Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:48 am
@let’s be frank, the Let’s GO KI-ngs is for all the clappers in the house… like my son, who’s 2.
But he also likes to chant Go Kings Go!!!
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Poor Mr. Purdy… Makes ill advised comments towards Los Angeles, forgetting that his email address and phone number are conveniently located at the bottom of his crappy article.
Check your inbox/voicemail buddy… Especially the 12 labelled “urgent” that are just fax tones, and the 3 that are cleverly disquised in Cartman’s voice.
GO KINGS GO!!!
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Stuart Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:49 am
@deaderhead28, voicemail wars!!! awesome!
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let's be frank Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:50 am
@deaderhead28, “they see me trollin’, they hate’n”. One troll face to you.
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DesertKing Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:55 am
@deaderhead28,
In Cartman’s Voice – “Wellll Mr. Purdy, you got yourself a real nice keyboard there. Now shut-up and bring me some more cake!”
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DesertKing Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:01 am
@DesertKing,
“Could you make that chocolate cake, pleeeaassee?”
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 11:11 am
Everyone here should order him an anchovy pizza.
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@Sparman, HERE IS WHAT I WROTE TO HIM IN AN EMAIL
Hi there Mr. Purdy, I just wanted to start out by say that I completely understand why you would call Staples a Kenny G experience. Its because you are just trying to deflect the fact that sometime next week your going to have to be writing an article about how the Sharks were embarrassed by a 7th seed team without their BEST PLAYER. You clearly missed the last game where the only noise the sharks fans made were boos because of how pitiful they were. I’m not even going to mention last year how loud Staples was during games three and four, did you see those games? I’m sure you wont respond because you have already proven how gutless you are by writing an article like that, the Mercury New is truly in trouble if they have to employ people like yourself. I hope you have a great time watching the Sharks choke in the playoff this year!!
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Fine post MR. Hammond
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Just another clueless Sharks fan that is confused by the game of hockey in general, and has not been able to grasp the concept of a 7 game series.
Last time I went to a Kings / Sharks game I sat next to two moron Sharks fans that spent most of the first period trying to figure out how the red light came on when a goal was scored.
Do not be mad at people like this Kings fans, simply treat them as they are. When they pull up in the short bus to the game offer assistance. I am sure the confusion with numbers must extend to the section numbers and seat numbers and we don’t need mindless Sharks fans walking into walls and starting a lawsuit.
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concussionman02 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:59 am
@concussionman02, This is refering to Purdy’s article after game 2 headlined “Sharks Miss Chance To Put Kings Away”.
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Musta gone to MSU…Make stuff up.
Some of you are a little rasty to be thought of as “Glitterati”. You know who you are.
The “tank” is loud because it is a corrugated tin box. It is just an adequate place to sit and watch.
If this team plays like we know they can the crowd will blow the doors off the place.
SJ has an inferiority comlex to begin with. A world class venue is probably very intimidating.
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hummmm it wasn’t hearing much noise at the SHARK TANK saturday night PURDY!
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concussionman02 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:53 am
@dave, empty seats don’t make noise.
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Shotongoal Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 9:55 am
@dave, heard a lot of boos for the “choke artists fomerly known as the Sharks!!!”
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You can tell LA chewed him up and spit him out.. whats a-matta, they didn’t like your script?
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Actually……..i kind of agree………i hate how they put 3 levels of luxury boxes and separate the average fan from the rest of the arena, 2 should have been the MAX! Put the 3rd on top of the upper deck if you want!
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Kings fans…still lots of tickets left on stub hub for tonights game…i want to see a real sell out with kings fans filling the seats! Go KINGS GO!
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Dan H. Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:06 am
@Sebastian,
If they’d stop selling so many to ticket brokers regular fans might be able to afford to go eh?
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Sebastian Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:22 am
@Dan H., i agree, its really annoying, but i hate them saying its a sellout and seeing a bunch of empty seats in the arena. it happens way too much in the regular season, in the playoffs last year it looked more like an actual sellout.
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I’d hate to see this guy if he wasn’t objective. Jeez, and I thought homer hayward was bad.
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I am so tempted to bring a “How’s that April golf working out for ya Kovy?” sign tonight…
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Hey King’s marketing staff – here is an idea. Mini cardboard/paper megaphones. Put the King’s logos on them along with the sponsoring advertiser and hand them out as the fans come in. They are cheap to make and easy to distribute.
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It’s a good thing the Shark Tank was so quiet last game because the paramedics would have never been able to hear Joe Thornton choking again.
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He obviously knows nothing about the issue. The Bay Area couldn’t even keep a team the first time around while Kings crowds in the 70′s were giving 5 minute standing ovations to the Kings. There wouldn’t even be a Sharks team if the Kings fans hadn’t kept a team in LA for Gretzky to come to and ultimatley open up the west coast for hockey. Idiotic column.
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let's be frank Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:10 am
@Bob Weinstein, Yeah, what ever happened to that delaying the anthem with loud cheers? We need to bring that back.
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Empty Netter Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 11:38 am
@let’s be frank,
Game # 6 vs boston at the forum. wayne cashman cut the microphone cord with his skates, so the anthem couldn’t be heard
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Goring 19 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:28 am
@Bob Weinstein, well said.
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Bob Weinstein Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 12:01 pm
@Goring 19, Never forget Butch Goring getting carried off the ice by his teamates after the overtime goal in 76. The crowd was also very, very loud during the 77 Boston series, particularly the 6th game where the Kings made up a 3 goal deficit in the 3rd only to lose late when Hutchison broke his stick trying to clear a puck.
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KC23 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 4:28 pm
@Bob Weinstein, I was at that game and still stands as the best event of any kind I’ve ever witnessed … and by far the loudest. I was about 10 rows up from the ice in the corner behind King’s goalie when Goring tore off down the ice in overtime to win that game. My late brother David was yelling at me right next to me and I still couldn’t hear him, it was that loud.
There was a 10 minute standing ovation before they even dropped the puck that night.
Mr. Purdy we are going to prove to you that Staples Center “GOES TO 11″!!!
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 11:20 am
It’s a Hell Hole!
LOLz
(nice Spinal Tap reference)
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He doesn’t know what he’s talking about. The Staples center is a Rob Zombie concert compared to their Celine Dion show. I wish I could go down and watch the game with you guys. Bring the noise LA! GO KINGS GO!
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The Kings need another fantastic game tonight to make sure we all have a reason to make it LOUD!!
GO KINGS GO!!!
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This was my email to this buffoon a short while ago:
Mr. Purdy, are you serious about Staples Center, and Kings fans at playoff time? Have you ever been to a Kings playoff game? Hope you’re there tonight. Is this really all you have to write about? How about writing how the only thing Sharks fans know is “Beat LA”. Yeah, that’s original! Or how about this, the Sharks looked AWFUL in game 2, and isn’t that an old familiar sight around San Jose at this time of the hockey season. But, it sounded like the Sharks fans sensed that anyway Saturday night by the boos that were raining down inside that awesome arena the Sharks call home. Or, you could write about how NoCal fans supported the Seals during their time in the NHL. Yeah another NoCal proud hockey era.
I’ll tell you what, you do a little hockey knowledge 101, experience what a real hockey team’s fans and arena sounds and feels like at playoff time, and then sit down at your computer and compose another great article like this one. Until then, focus on your own team and fans!
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 11:23 am
@Shotongoal, Terry Murray played for the Seals. He should make a crack (after they win the series, of course) about how the place was a morgue.
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KC23 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 4:22 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Terry couldn’t be bothered back then because he was too busy repainting his white skates.
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Just so you know Mr. Purdy, there’s been loud, raucous, hockey obsessed, die-hard (unlike your game-is-over-lets-leave) Kings fans for decades long before your lame shark tank was built. If the best you have is your “fans” yelling “beat la” non stop, then I’d hate to know what their hockey knowledge is like. L.A. fans can be extremely loud (I was at the Mircale on Manchester ever here of that one Mr Purdy?) It’s just L.A. fans are so knowledgeable about the game that they pick and choose when to cheer, boo, and yell accordingly. So don’t preach to us about buildings bub. GKG!
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DLB Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:23 am
@Goring 19, you said it!
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I’ll be there tonight! Getting anxious! Go kings go!
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I’m driving up to SJ for game 5. Ill be sure to bring the staples noise there (;
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Subby Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:19 am
@Subby, of course ill be bringing it tonight and Thursday as well
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People youhave to read this…..so funny.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/San-Jose-writer-trolls-Kings-fans-displays-exte?urn=nhl-wp2958
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Sebastian Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:25 am
@brymaster1, wow, for once i like the puck daddy
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Goring 19 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:26 am
@brymaster1, that’s too funny, and true. You have to wonder why Purdy would want to get us all fired up by his column.
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KingsFan in OC Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:49 am
@brymaster1, “Purdy’s is a troll-bait column, and a nonsensical one at that: What local writer lights a fire under the asses of the opposing fan base in a 1-1 series headed back Los Angeles?”
^THIS!!!
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The sound of a Kings victory should be enough to shut Mr. Purdy right up. And by the way Purdy… the Shark tank seemed pretty quiet as the crowd walked out of a Kings shutout in their own stadium. Boom! just got a little quiet Purdy!
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Loud and proud. Kings fans better bring the noise tonight, and if we score first I know we will. I will be in 118 Row 5, looking forward to hearing The Mayor chirp to guys like Clowe, if it ever gets quiet enough to hear him that is. As for this Mark Purdy, his writing seems more Sacramento than Bay Area, given his infatuation with Hollywood. Loud and proud tonight people, or give up your ticket to someone with pipes that cares. Go Kings!
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Clickbait.
Please don’t feed the trolls.
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hate Kenny G, Hate Sharks, I will be screaming my longs of tonight, Same is my 10 year old, Go Kings
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Don’t know how many here have played major sports but professional atheletes don’t hear the noise while concentrating during a game (Costners “For the Love of the Game”) so Purdys article is a waste of space, guess he ran out of ideas.
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KC23 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 4:13 pm
@Deke’r, Dunno, all the Kings and even the coach talked about that first playoff game (game 3) last year as one of the loudest buildings they’ve heard. I was there and it was absurdly loud.
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what an idiot….
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“The Sharks scored a mere six goals in their three games there…That’s only two goals per game.”
GREAT JOB, math wiz.
In Quick We Trust!
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I will be there tonight as well. I want to hear chants of “AAAAAANNNNTIIIIII” and “GO KINGS GO” from before the puck drops until after we filet those guppies.
Not to go all Euro soccer fan on them, but I will be singing loud and proud…
“THIS IS LA! OUR CITY, OUR HOME!”
(Just one note to Kings Game-Ops staff, though. Paradise City stopped being fresh about 20 years ago. Please use something else)
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Sparman Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 10:59 am
@KingMe20,
That’s a gripe of mine too. The music at Staples BLOWS! I have to admit, that’s the one area where the production value is better at Ducks Games – the music is so much better in Anaheim.
But, other than that, they have nothing on the “show” the Kings put on.
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Ryan Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
@Sparman, I’ve been wanting them to put in new speakers. I went to Jobing.com arena and boy, you could feel the base on your chest. But ya, remember you guys can pick the music too.
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This guy is secretly a Kings fan and wants to make sure the crowd brings it (even though we dont need the motivation)
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I look forward to hearing from him in a month…..
Thanks for your note. I really enjoy hearing from readers, whether they agree with me or not. But I receive up to 75 emails a day and so cannot respond to all of them promptly. I do try to get back to everybody who writes a serious letter, even it takes a few months. However, I can’t make promises about that, especially at busy times of the year. (Hint: If you use profanity, I don’t consider it a serious letter–let off all the steam you want but don’t expect a reply). Rest assured, though, I do read every email I receive. And I’m glad you read the Merc.
Mark Purdy
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Oh Rich! Rich! you’ve just unleashed King Kong on the poor Sharks….
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Sparman Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 11:00 am
@Real 7,
Or better yet, “I fear we may have awakened a sleeping giant…”
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Real 7 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 11:15 am
@Sparman, Dustin Penner?
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So from what I gather, Purdy is worried about the Sharks losing to a building?
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A Metallica experience?? I guess that pud doesn’t realize that Metallica hasn’t been relevant since the Sharks watched the Kings go to the Finals.
Staples Center, during Kings playoff games, can be as intense as a 1986 Slayer gig. This is gonna be a fun night.
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that guy sounds purdy stupid
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Real 7 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 11:16 am
@lostjedi, HA!HA!!HA!!!
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this guys is a joke… in game 2 your so called devoted Sj fans flocked out before the 3rd period started
way to be there for your team you bandwagon wussies(had to alter the last word) lol.
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Obviously the guy is a Quacko.
GO KINGS GO!!!
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Real 7 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 11:18 am
@hockey jockey, this is the funnies thread ever on Rich’s Insider….
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I love it! If only for one moment, Park Purdy (of all people) united the LAKingsInsider community on common ground. Well done and GKG!
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Would be cool to get a raucous BEAT SJ chant going to match their tired blatherings
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Empty Netter Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 11:45 am
@John,
or a “Can’t ” Beat L A chant
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John Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 11:52 am
@Empty Netter,
OH I like that!!!
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Tre West Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 12:22 pm
@John,
The best one that sounds good is…… BEAT JOSE!!! BEAT JO-SE!!!!!
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 12:41 pm
@Tre West,
How ‘Bout:
–BEAT S-J!
Or, the one I’d like to hear:
–WE L-A!
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KingMe20 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
@Tre West,
As every man named Jose scurries for the exit…
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Does anyone find the camera angles at HP totally unacceptable? I hate watching TV games from SJ. IT feels like the cameras are 4 miles away from the ice.
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John Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 11:26 am
@Cry Baby,
Yeah, horrible!!! The aerial view?
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IwantTheCup Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
@Cry Baby, totally agree! Even on my big screen!
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luthco1 Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 2:02 pm
@Cry Baby, I thought it was my little 19 inch tube tv that made it look bad
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I think it would be hilarious I’d they play some Kenny g in staples tonight. The roof would blow off!
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Tony Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 11:22 am
@Drizzz, Ha!
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SG Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 11:35 am
@Drizzz, LMAOOOO! That would be awesome…
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IwantTheCup Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
@Drizzz, I just made a request online…here’s the link…we should all send it to DJ Dieter..
http://kings.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=41370#music
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Drizzz Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
@IwantTheCup, nice work! I didn’t know you could submit requests! I saw your post onthe other entry too, hopefully this gains some traction!
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The crowd is going to bring it, for sure. And if the Kings bring it for 60 minutes like they did last game, maybe Purdy will have to write about how traffic sucks worse in LA than in SJ.
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I think he mistaken us for Phoenix and Dallas.
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The supposedly intimidating “Shark Tank” was not like a “Metallica concert” AT ALLLL on Saturday night! A “Kenny G concert” is louder than that. An intimidating entrance & fans waving their towels for 5 mins doesn’t make for a loud building. The handful of us Kings fans in HP were louder than the 17,000 Sharks fans.
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Buster Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 2:21 pm
@SG,
And here I thought “Shark Tank” meant their playoff success.
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Who cares what this hack says!! A Kings win is all that counts. We know how loyal the fan base is and we know many of us have been around a long time. The accoustics at Staples has a lot to do with it, which means when we’re loud we’re trying even harder. Think of laugh tracks on sitcoms…
Anyway, HP Pav will be dead quiet in a couple of weeks if not sooner. And when the time comes for the Sharks to rebuild, maybe they should change their name to the Seals to honor the crowds of 8,000 who will show up.
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Ok I figure this Purdy is a Kings fan. What else would he be thinking other than getting the fans involed enough to make a difference in the next couple of games? GKG!
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Purdy is a Turdy
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Ok, here’s the link to make a request for DJ Dieter to play a Kenny G song! I just did
Let’s GET LOUD!!!
http://kings.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=41370#music
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The responsibility is ours.
There is a reason other teams can say this about us.
We have a poor track record of being loud. Beer prices???
I could be drinking Aquafina and get ferocious at a game.
With that being said….. Playoff games at Staples are usually really loud.
Let’s make some ears bleed.
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I haven’t made a game since the preseason this year. The economy got me. But I didn’t miss a game last year, playoffs included. During the season we sat in 117 row 11 most often; Mrs. McSorleyfan and I yelled so loud and were so nutz that we chased San Jo fans away from our area. I got 2 offers for fights that didn’t pan out. One was from a Rangers fan; the other was a Philly fan. Neither were from Sharts fans. Although our area was loud (Between myself and a Man with hair grayer than mine showing the way from two rows back and the opposite end, closer to 116) there were few stand-outs volume wise in our area of the lower 100′s. Some nights were good; others we could have used help. In the play-offs? DIFFERENT STORY. It was LOUD; we were just soldiers in the army. The fights DID erupt, and I wasn’t really within reach(Not that I wish to be persona-non-grata at my favorite place for hockey). The Sharts are about to learn what the knuckleheads learned the hard way. The Dragon is awake now, and the Dragon has a ROAR.
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I rememer bob and jim mentioning the design of the building amplifies all sounds..
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Sharts last home game was real loud. “Beat LA” was really loud for the first four minutes, then it turned into really loud silence and then finally some really loud “BOOS” and your sorry Sharts skated off !!!!!!!
It’s on tonite stanky fish !
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Drop Mark a note and blow up his email account, I did.
Thanks for your note. I really enjoy hearing from readers, whether they agree with me or not. But I receive up to 75 emails a day and so cannot respond to all of them promptly. I do try to get back to everybody who writes a serious letter, even it takes a few months. However, I can’t make promises about that, especially at busy times of the year. (Hint: If you use profanity, I don’t consider it a serious letter–let off all the steam you want but don’t expect a reply). Rest assured, though, I do read every email I receive. And I’m glad you read the Merc.
Mark Purdy
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Capt Jam Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 3:54 pm
@Taylorskings,
That’s an automated reply.
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Taylorskings Reply:
April 19th, 2011 at 4:05 pm
@Capt Jam,
C’mon, you mean he isnt writing just to me……………..next your going to tell me something bad about the easter bunny
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That article was actually pretty funny i enjoyed it, but as we all know untrue, hey shark fans, YOU SUCK!!!!!!!
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Can someone “accidentally” lock Purdy in a storage closet with the Wing version of Back In Black looped over and over again?
OR would that be deemed cruel and unusual punishment?
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I dunno, the Shark Tank (aka the mediocre desktop computer) sounded pretty quiet to me on Saturday. But yeah, so sorry that our building actually has decent acoustics.
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The Surly response: http://lakingsnews.com/2011/04/19/when-the-musics-over-mark-purdys-pot-shots-at-kings-fans/
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I’ve heard multiple other announcers and analysts say that Staples Center is the loudest building in the league…that was during the reg. season.
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Not exactly a Phi Beta Kappa move here, but then again that’s probably why he works for a small town paper (boo-yah!). Why on earth would anyone want to spoon feed more ammo to the team and city with the psychological advantage in a playoff series – especially when you’ve just lost home ice and you know your team has a very delicate psyche in the playoffs and a track record of failure and disappointment?
Not a bright boy, this one, to play with the fire of a major market. The Sharks may win Game 3 of this series, but they’ll have to overcome a very powerful ringing in their ears to do it.
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Would be great if we had Kenny G. do the anthem tonight, and when he finished, say “Hey Mark Purdy, listen to this!” and have the crowd go nuts.
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That’s how we should cheer tonight!
See the Hungarian Hockey fans!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-vToUPOY0w&NR=1
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3-0 at first intermission.this is the best kenny g concert ever
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