For those who haven’t caught it on TV, here’s the “NHL36” show featuring Mike Richards, in which Richards is followed by a TV crew leading up to last week’s home game against Phoenix.
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Only thing I didn’t like about this was the Giants hat.
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LA_1968 Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 3:12 pm
@DBking, I didn’t like any of the hats including his favorite plaid one. But to have the selection of Yankees and SF Giants… really doesn’t cut it in L.A. Two biggest Dodger rivals by far.
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vegasking Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 4:04 pm
@LA_1968, Agree, hate those hats!
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Deirdre Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 4:19 pm
@vegasking, I don’t get the hats either and haven’t for years. He was critized, written up in the newspaper in Philly eveyr time he wore the Yankees cap. They would even ask him post practice about the NY hats. He got annoyed and didn’t understand what the big deal was, he said he likes the different logos, that’s all.
I hate the plaid hats, they’re awful. But a close friend of his owns Rednex Rebellion Sports wear line so he does it for him. But they are terrible…
King Cobra Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 5:17 pm
@LA_1968, I could care less about what hat he wears! It is his life, his business. The guy rocks on the ice and that is all that matters.
P.S. the Redneck Rebellion stuff does look awful…..No one said he had to have good taste.
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Romjan27 Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:50 pm
@LA_1968, the plaid hats he’s wearing are by a company from Canada and he’s endorsing it. The sweatshirts he was wearing are also by the same company http://www.rednexrebellion.com
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Inglewoodkings Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
@DBking, man. I was hoping someone caught that. For such a badass that is a pretty dumb looking hat. Gotta show the Dodgers some love
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I like Richards, but he really doesn’t seem like he likes it here in L.A.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
@Steevogt,
If he wins the Cup here, he will love LA.
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AZ King Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
@Steevogt,
I think it’s hard to get a gauge at this point considering not only the way the team’s season has gone, but how his season has gone. Richards looked as good as I’ve seen him in a long time last night. Having Carter here is going to make all the difference in the world for Ricky.
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Deirdre Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 4:16 pm
@Steevogt, From just about every interview he’ sgiven, he loves LA , the fans, the rink and the freedom he has living in Manhattan Beach , like him saying in the article that went with this that he loves being able to play tennis during the week and nobody knows him. It’s an adjustment buyt a positive one. He’s pretty lowkey all the time, don’t go by that. But as Doughty pointed out, he is a great guy and very popular teammate and that’s the most important thing.
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King Cobra Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 5:54 pm
@Deirdre, Looks like you and I are the biggest Mike Richards fans on the planet!
Welcome to the Kingdom girl.
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Dayman Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
@Steevogt, that was before Carter arrived
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King Cobra Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 5:19 pm
@Steevogt, How on earth would you even have an idea on how to make that assumption??
He says it is cool on the beach, the people are nice, likes the fans.
He has been here a few months. Please don’t start this purely speculative rumor…
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PRMan Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:12 pm
@Steevogt, Did you watch the video? He loves it here…
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Giants suck!!!!
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LOL…. there is only one thing to be said about nhl36 mike richards….
loktionov…… forever alone.
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King Cobra Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 5:22 pm
@7milforhickey, That part was funny, the guy is so euro.
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Off topic;
Sounds like Rangers are pulling out of Nash. If DL knew Nash trade never gonna happen by the dead line, getting Carter was a smart move.
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
@goldielocks, If the Kings were ever on the list they would of had to trade Brownie et al for Nash. I am happy they didn’t do that and would rather have Kane or Parise instead.
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AZ King Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
@Jeff_R,
I don’t where this idea of Kane being traded came from. The only possible trade I heard, involving Kane, was going to Buffalo in exchange for Miller. I don’t think the Hawks are actually shopping him.
TSN is still saying that the Kings are “reportedly” on Nash’s list.
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
@AZ King, Lots of rumors that Kane would be better off out of Chicago and out of Towes’s shadow just like Jack with Drew. While I don’t know if it is true or not the fact that they are having problems defensively, goaltending and with salary cap issues has brought on these rumors. Trading Bernier would help with there goaltending and at a low cap hit. After Keith and Seabrook they aren’t that great defensively. So that why Kane would go, as they will not trade Towes and they have a great offense even without Kane.
KindSir Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 5:43 pm
@Jeff_R, Kand and Toews are BFFs though, much like Rickie and Carts. I don’t think Toews would be very happy if Kane was traded
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AZ King Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
@goldielocks,
Sounds like the BJ’s GM is asking for the moon in exchange for Nash. “Stiker shock” was term they used on NHL.com. I’d be surprised to see Nash in Columbus next season, but I don’t think he’s going to be moved tomorrow.
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goldielocks Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
@AZ King,
Agreed. I don’t think Nash trade’s gonna happen tomorrow. Now I’m hearing Flyers are hunting goalie. How about Bernier for JVR?
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Duncanz Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
@goldielocks, Against it. Lots of injury concerns, incl the toxic ‘C’ word.
If we didn’t already have a lot of guys with their heads rung I would be less afraid of trading for him.
The way things are, not worth the risk!
goldielocks Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 5:12 pm
@Duncanz,
Good point. The kid is definitely talented though.
Duncanz Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 5:55 pm
@goldielocks, Oh yeah, totally agree with you. I’d've loved to have him here, sans the apparently heavy injury baggage.
Jimmyo777 Reply:
February 27th, 2012 at 7:42 am
@goldielocks, LA needs JVR and a pick to make this work..
toemas_sandstrom Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 5:15 pm
@goldielocks, Hey Beavis, the Rangers are pulling out…
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goldielocks Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:00 pm
@toemas_sandstrom,
Ahem … check out how mobile people are thesedays.
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Wow. SJ has some serious goal tending issues.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 4:21 pm
@KC23, and those Sharks thought Neimi was better than Quick ..Now dont u think thats funny!
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
@KingsFanFTW, even tho their backup goalie in net todays game
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Da**** that was good….And
We should have won that game……
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Thanks to NHL36 I now know where Mike Richards lives.
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Deirdre Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 4:21 pm
@MeliMel, That surprised me and I can’t believe they did that. A bit risky if there is a nbut out there or a stalker.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 5:06 pm
@Deirdre, Or TMZ!!
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Simarosa Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
@Deirdre,
Now the puck bunnies know too!
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iggy99 Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:03 pm
@Simarosa, all you really have to do is go to google and type the players name and the area you think they live in…. dd is out in the open so are others
Not sure wher to ask this, but does anyone know the name of the music that is played during the laser show? I thought it might of been from the “Tron Legacy” movie but was unable to confirm. Any help would be great.
Thx
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DoomViking Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
@dabronx, you got it right
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KindSir Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 5:46 pm
@dabronx, It’s called The Game Has Changed and it is indeed from the Tron Legacy soundtrack. I love that song, it gets me pumped
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dabronx Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 9:01 pm
@dabronx,
thanks
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“that wouldn’t have happened in Philadelphia.”
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Hope I’m not reposting but JJ with a -1 for Columbus tonight. I feel bad for him and his +/-. Unfortunately it can only go down on CBJ. I’ll miss him though.
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puck73 Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
@TheRussianKing, Thats nice. I will miss as a person, not as a player.
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Steve S. Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
@puck73, Sometimes its hard to separate the two…
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Duncanz Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 5:44 pm
@TheRussianKing, In fairness, he was probably matched up against Evgeny Malkin all night, only the best (fit) forward/line in all of hockey. Anyone would’ve had fits trying to handle that.
I caught a quote where he said after the game about Malkin, “When you’re hot, you’re hot”. Baptism of fire, I guess.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:01 pm
@Dominick, this comment is dedicated to you!
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Kopi is still having issues with his ankle I see, needs to ice it after the game. Westy’s hand looked ugly!
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MindGeyser Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
@Osaka, Given how badly it was damaged, it’s probably always going to hurt from time to time and after a game like that one.
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King Cobra Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
@Osaka, I know it sucks. He just has not seemed like the real Kopi. Hope it gets better??
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Arnold needs to go on a diet…
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Duncanz Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 5:32 pm
@Alma, ice cream>pancakes..
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In response to a previous poster… we will not get Nash now… No way.
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puck73 Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
@jeffreyryan, Never say never. This organization has quite a few young players and prospects that are desireable. Guys like Toffoli, Weal, Vey, Andreoff, Bernier, Jones, Zatkoff, Deslauriers, Muzzin, Campbell, Martinez, Hickey, Lewis, Richardson, and Cliche.
I guess my point is, DL has done a good job stockpiling. If Nash is who he really wants, trust me, he will make it happen and he will have AEG’s blessing.
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King Cobra Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 5:26 pm
@jeffreyryan, Don’t be afraid…
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A man that loves a dog as much
As Richie loves Arnold…
Makes me like him more thanI already do…
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KDinUT Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
@SLIM, +1,000
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King Cobra Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 5:27 pm
@SLIM,
all around….
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chip Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 11:54 pm
@SLIM,
A man that can love
As Richie loves his Arnold
Makes me like him more
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Speaking of Richards…..The Kings still desperately need a top 6 left wing. Putting Dwight King with Richards and Carter ain’t gonna cut it. Penner – despite a very good game last night – has proven he cannot handle the job on a consistent basis, and Gagne remains a huge injury unknown. I think DL still has more work to do by noon tomorrow….
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puck73 Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
@rick, It wouldnt surprise me. We definately have the assets to make it happen if thats what DL wants.
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KC23 Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
@rick, I understand Simon Gagne might become available soon. We can get him at a bargin price.
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That was really good. Reminds me of NFL Films which basically taught me to love and appreciate the history of American Football. Videos like this need a wider audience, of course, minus certain information that was mentioned by previous posters.
I want to point out from this video, that there are a lot of games where the Kings are criticized for not being energized enough or not caring enough, but this video should remind all of us that these guys know where they are, what their goal is, and what these games mean. Sometimes it just doesn’t work as planned.
Another thing I want to point out, when talking about the system as a source of scoring woes, is to note that Kompon made sure to mention to play “above” the puck, meaning to play between the puck and Quick. I’ve noticed Kings taking odd angles to the puck and backing off of 50/50 pucks, and I think that’s why. It appears to be designed to ensure that the Kings are never caught with their pants down (and given the history of sub-par goaltending the franchise has had, no small wonder it was instituted), but it seems like if anything could be loosened to enable more offense, it would be that.
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I knew it! Peter Coyote was the narrator! No wonder the Kings were jinxed in that game!
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They need a another winger, especially of Gagne does not come back. DL can still put Gagne on long term disability and use his $3 plus million for another player .
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I have been following the Kings for 24 years now and have never seen as many teams this close at this point in the season. Every game is a 7th game (playoff type game) right now. Who will make the 8th spot, have no clue right now. But GO KINGS.
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i loved when the girl didn’t recognize him…
“This wouldn’t happen in Philly”…
I think he has mixed feelings about this..
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Deirdre Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:14 pm
@SLIM, He was being sarcastic…He loves living here (as his prior interviews gave) and the freedom that anoniity brings. More importantly, he’s a great teammate, a true leader and the Alpha warrior on the team. And he’s just turned 27..good for the Kings.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 8:31 pm
@Deirdre, I think he was dryly alluding to the hearsay that MR is an Alpha warrior AWAY from the ice!
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Stuart Reply:
February 27th, 2012 at 8:16 am
@SLIM, I think it only hurts when it’s the ladies that don’t know who he is…
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Stuart Reply:
February 27th, 2012 at 8:17 am
@Stuart, to add, the first time I saw that part, and then when he teased he about it after the interview, I said to myself “10$ he got her number and they went out”…
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WOW! I am watching the Wild game right now and one of their analysts, Wes Walz (sp?) is saying that he expects Brownie to be traded because there is serious friction in the clubhouse between Brownie and Richards “over who’s team this is”!!!! REALLY?????? Has anyone else heard this? It’s amazing to hear what other teams’ perspectives on the Kings are. I pray this isn’t true!!!!
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 4:57 pm
@Paul M. Mock, no that the first time i heard that…..
Richards here to play hockey not talk over the rule of captain…
Brown will stay
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 4:58 pm
@KingsFanFTW, lol take not talk Dam my brain
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goldielocks Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
@Paul M. Mock,
Hahaha. Nobody takes that BS seriously. What a goon this analyst you speak of.
What a leader, Brownie steps up in a big way #myhero
This is what Richards twitted after the game. I think he is very comfortable with his position now.
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Wilmonde Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
@Paul M. Mock,
With how rabidly some of the folks on here stalk.. er, I mean follow, the Kings, I’m sure any type of issue like this would’ve been mentioned here by now.
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
@Paul M. Mock, This isn’t true just bringing this up because of the whole Carter/Richards thing and the rumors that DL was entertaining trading Brownie. However he isn’t going to be traded. Just bringing this stupid stuff in like they did with the whole party boys deal in Philly. Totally false.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
@Paul M. Mock, Walz Disney..
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Deirdre Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
@Paul M. Mock, Put more stock in what the players say, not some cable nimrod. Doughty refuted that yeateday, saying the guys in the room all love each other, they’re tight. The tv anlayst got that from a coment Bob McKenzie tweeted on Friday. And that was strictly McKenzie’s opinion, nothing else. He said he felt Brown might be moved because ‘IMO it’s only a matter of time until Mike Richards is captain’
It was his opinion…they’re feeding of of it, that’s all.
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KC23 Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 7:28 pm
@Paul M. Mock, I call BS on that. Last thing I think Richards or Brown would let happen.
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If Richards wins the Cup it’s a safe bet that Arnold would get to drink from it.
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KDinUT Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 7:35 pm
@Mikey J., As it should be!
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LVKINGS88 Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 7:48 pm
@Mikey J., Maybe he’d eat some frosty paws out of it,Arnold love himself some ice cream.
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After Chicago won the cup, the Toews family rented the cabin next to Richards summer home and the story goes that as a joke he brought the cup out to the dock and held it up when Richards went by in his boat. Richards smiled and said his turn is coming soon so lets hope so.
Toews and Richie are buddies and play hockey in some cancer fundraising events in the area as well as Richards golf tourney and spend time fishing in the summer along with Ian White and a few others. Great for people of Kenora and the Lake of the Woods.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 8:36 pm
@Hockey Fan, Sooo … he got Carter here… Right?!
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Deirdre Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 9:24 pm
@Hockey Fan, That’s a great story thanks for sharing that. I knew that Richie and Toews are pretty close friends from stories/interview/comments each has made separately and that they have a lot of friends in common. But that idea of showing off the cup during drive bys is great!
For anyone who hasn’t seen Mike’s ‘cottage’ this is a tour he did with Cabbie last summer after the trade . You can see the house and dock in the opening shot befoer the tour
It’s very impressive, easy to see why he loves it there so much
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6SJu2f4sgc
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KC23 Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 10:10 pm
@Deirdre, Wow, just wow. That is one perfect get away place.
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Puckhandler Reply:
February 27th, 2012 at 1:46 am
@Deirdre, not a party house at all, don’t know what the media in Philly could’ve been talking about…
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I love the part of the NHL36 episode where they are doing video review of getting into the offensive zone, and Nolan asks Kompon “can I jump in right there?”. Kompon replies “NO”. I still think this team would be better served by having someone else other than Kompon telling these guys what they should do in the offensive zone. I can’t believe he is still here after all the scoring woes this season.
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thanks for posting Rich!
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He is exactly what we hoped he would be: a tireless leader who has skill. Putting him with two rooks is tough but now that he is reunited with Carter, let’s hope some goals come soon.
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Giants hat just jinxed us
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GO GIANTS!~!
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i love Lokti!!! so classic
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