The New York Rangers and Washington Capitals are headed to a Game 7 on Saturday in their second-round series, making it almost certain that the Kings and Phoenix Coyotes will start the Western Conference Finals on Sunday. In fact, NBC Sports Network had an on-air graphic that noted a 5 p.m. Pacific start time. (It’s still baffling that the NHL, one of the four major North American sports leagues, can’t effectively communicate dates and times for its playoff games.) There are no conflicts at Jobing.com Arena over the next week, so a Sunday-Tuesday start would be possible. The big factor will be when Staples Center is available for Games 3 and 4, in the likely event that both the Lakers and Clippers advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs.
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C’mon Kings…
Win the 1st game…
And we will go from there.
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SLIM Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:11 pm
@SLIM,
Notice how I got 1st in there…
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Duncanz Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
@SLIM, No, I was too busy planning a redundantly indulgent post of my own.
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SLIM Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:31 pm
@REDuntcanz,
What’s new about that?
Duncanz Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:46 pm
@SVELTE,
Oh. Only … EVERYTHING.
Mars Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:35 pm
@SLIM, You sneaky guy you.
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absoludicrous Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 12:31 am
@SLIM, you missed a Gagne question.
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goga Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:29 pm
@SLIM, You got that right GKG
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The way I see it, a 7-game series for the #1 seed is good for everyone else, including the Kings.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:50 pm
Or, for that matter, a 7-game series for whoever beats the #1 seed…and of course that includes whoever potentially survives to play them.
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VenturedAway Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 11:08 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, I like the fact that both Was and NY had two rounds of 7 game series.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
@VenturedAway, Yup. The playoffs are like a war in a sense, each round potentially weakens a participant, and the longer the rounds go, the more they weaken.
I want to see the Torts press conference now!
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Wes Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:19 pm
@Osaka, Me too! He’s usually so pleasant in them, especially after a loss.
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Duncanz Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:21 pm
@Osaka, Don’t blink!
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SLIM Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:28 pm
@Osaka,
If he shows up..
It won’t be pretty…
I’m not sure of his style of coaching…
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:31 pm
@SLIM, He won a Cup with it….That is all that matters.
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SLIM Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:33 pm
@Jeff_R,
Too you perhaps….
He’s a bully…Don’t like him..
Could care less that he won a cup..
He was better behaved in this interview..
Still a self-centered man..
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:51 pm
@Jeff_R, I agree with Slim. There’s a difference between being a hard-[nose] and a real prick. He’s a real prick.
Jeff_R Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:09 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, He might be a real prick but his results speak for itself. We had TM who was the nicest guy in the world and coddled his players and look where that got us. Not saying Sutter is a prick, because he isn’t. He seems to be a pussycat compared to how he was his last time coaching.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:35 pm
@Jeff_R, Sutter’s way more tolerable (today) than Torts, and he’s getting results. I’m shocked Torts can get his guys to play for him.
Duncanz Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth ?,
You might have just hit the nail in the head.
You thought they played for him tonight?
I’ll put money on him never winning another trophy again!
Jeff_R Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
@Osaka, That sure wasn’t very long…..IT SUCKED!!!!!
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variable Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:56 pm
@Osaka,
he’s usually just as entertaining as the game…
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mcdangles Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:35 pm
@Osaka, torts press conference was classic. He put a reporter in his place, told him to stop coaching in his reply to his question.
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Hockey "G" Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:52 pm
@mcdangles, During the HBO 24/7 Winter Classic I started to think that Torts was a great guy, especially with the kid in the wheelchair. Then I started watching his interviews and saw another side of him. Simply put, he is human. He can be nice, he can be an ass, he can be hard, he can be honest, and he can be himself. I do not know many people that are not forward and honest with the media. It may not be smooth but it is edgy and I am quite sure the NHL is enjoying his media coverage. The especially like it when he says really bad things and they fine him and make money off of him. Just my thoughts.
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mcdangles Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 5:45 am
@Hockey “G”, hey, the guy was pissed. I would be pissed too if I knew my guys could have wrapped up that series last night and they didn’t. I, from just watching the highlights, saw that the Caps purely out skated, out hustled, played with more ambition to win the game. Period! Game 7 is going to be the big test for Torts Rangers. Hopefully he will light a fire under their a–es
Well Rich,you are the man and I believe you are correct on Sunday,Tuesday but as you said then its a crap shoot with both the LAKERS and CLIPPERS are on the vurge to round 2…
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:28 pm
@lakingbob(chi), Except neither of them will be back in LA any sooner than LATE next week–probably next weekend–if they do win, because they’ll both start on the road. My guess is Thursday or Friday, at least, is a lock.
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lakingbob(chi) Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:31 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Ya, really I could see Thursday night and Saturday night..
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:35 pm
@lakingbob(chi), It fits the “usual” Staples Center schedule (most people have probably noticed that Thursday and Saturday tend to be Kings nights.) Let’s hope NBC doesn’t try to screw with it.
lakingbob(chi) Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:39 pm
@lakingbob(chi), ONLY THING IS ITS THURSDAY BAND NIGHT!!!!!
King Alex Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
@lakingbob(chi), Will Breathe Carolina be there?
Spidey35 Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:45 pm
@lakingbob(chi), I really enjoyed the last Sunday game, so I was hoping for another day weekend game for us.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:53 pm
@Spidey35, Well, let’s face it…if it’s Sunday night after a matinee b-ball game, I don’t think either team benefits tremendously from good ice. Most of the goals are probably going to bounce off someone’s face or knee or something.
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Sure would have liked to see the Kings playing before Sunday, but I dislike the Rangers almost as much as I do the Canuckleheads, so I hope the Caps take it to them on Saturday.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:02 pm
@KDinUT, I’d like to see the Kings beat either Kovalsuck or Brad Richards in the finals…for karmic reasons.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:03 pm
…and my preference is the jerk who came to LA to show his girlfriend around, not to consider being a King.
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hip-check Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:13 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, It was his wife…
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 11th, 2012 at 6:48 am
Oh. OK.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:44 pm
I think that would be Kovalsuck.
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Shuchuk Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:35 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, how BADASS would it be to have Staples show the “Welcome to LA, Brad” video before the Kings beat the Rangers?!?! I’d like to see a revised one where Kobe and the rest of the gang tells him WE DON’T NEED HIM.
kingsfaninsb Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:42 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, that would be pretty epic
PRMan Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Nice call.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 11th, 2012 at 6:51 am
Looking forward to it. Looks like we’ve got a pretty good chance to see either of those guys in the finals, if the Kings take care of business too.
I happened to be watching WAS-NYR when that graphic aired, and they kept repeating “if the Rangers win tonight.” So now who knows…
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The Lakers and Clippers, if they win, will both play higher seeds, so they won’t be playing in LA too soon. I think the Kings should be able to sneak a couple games in over the first eight days or so, and not have to play at noon.
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Diego Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:27 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?,
Hopefully with decent ice.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:31 pm
@Diego, I’m thinking there’s a chance for bad ice on Sunday evening, (ten days from now) after a basketball matinee. Hopefully, the Kings will play game four Saturday night.
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Diego Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:13 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?,
Maybe the NHL will bring in their ice guru.
Dom Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 12:25 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, nothing to worry about if we sweep…..
It’s funny when the Kings were flying under the radar there weren’t too many haters but now as they enter this series not being the underdog the haters are really coming out of the wood works.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:31 pm
@Cry Baby, Many of them Philly fans, it seems.
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loskingpride Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:25 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Along with bitter Canucks and Blues fans that are still in denial that they lost to an 8 seed.
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Darrell Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 3:38 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Really? After the trades I thought a lot of them were pulling for Richards and Carter. Though I suppose they were fanatasizing about them playing us, instead of watching us.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 11th, 2012 at 6:53 am
@Darrell, I think a lot of them are, but then there are the “jilted girlfriend” types who want to see them lose, too. There were a bunch of them spewing venom on one of the Yahoo Sports stories.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 11th, 2012 at 6:54 am
…as well as those you noted…those who still like Richards and Carter. One even said “we’re Kings fans, for the moment,” or something like that.
i hope the caps pull it off. i think quick can shut them out all 4 games in the finals. we havent lost to them in a year or two if memory serves correctly
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Arizona Al Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:39 am
You already have the Coyotes written off? I wouldn’t take them so lightly. The Kings haven’t played THIS Coyote team. They are playing their best hockey, just as the Kings are. The Coyotes are not taking them lightly at all. The regular season is behind both teams. I know that the NHL would like to see an LA vs. NY final, but it’s jumping the gun to assume that it’s going to happen.
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PRMan Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 2:33 pm
@7milforhickey, You act like it’s easy to keep Ovechkin off the board. Show some respect for one of the best shots in the NHL.
Besides, there’s a lot happening before that, like playing the Coyotes Sunday night.
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Must the Western Conf Series wait for a winner between Cap/NY for us to begin?
I really need to know the AZ dates so I can figure out my travel plans to Jobing!!!!
GO KINGS GO!
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Lauren Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
@RayBlanco, I’m right there with you. I’m hoping I can book a hotel before they catch on and jack up their rates!
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kings of SB Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:03 pm
@Lauren, Here is a tip to beat the hotel price gouging. Book your stay now for the likely date ranges and then cancel the stays that you don’t need when they release the schedule and keep the reso that works with the NHL schedule dates. Almost all hotels allow you to cancel for no charge as long as you cancel 24 hours or more before the reso starts. Most hotels will tell you the cancellation policy on the final review screen before you finalize your reso. GKG
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Focus on the Phoenix Coyotes, people..!!! It’s bad ju-ju to look past your current opponent.
They’re the ones we play next, not the Rangers, nor the Caps. The Yotes earned our respect and attention by eliminating the Birds and the Cats in high fashion, much like we did the Cannots and Blues.
GO KINGS GO!!!
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SLIM Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:39 pm
@Gustavo,
Most of the posters have…
There are a few that are looking ahead..
By the tone lately..Were not taking this lightly..
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 11th, 2012 at 6:55 am
@Gustavo, Relax! Fans are supposed to enjoy this! The Team needs to stay focused, but some fans are so worried about something going wrong that they don’t seem to be living in the moment.
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Whats not understand about the NHL’s inability to handle scheduling? One word answer -Bettman.
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Duncanz Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:39 pm
@DesertKing,
3 words: Sexy philosophical dreamer
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DesertKing Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
@Duncanz,
3 more words -and in his own mind
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
@Duncanz, Oh, you didn’t have to go there. I don’t want to think…ugh…
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Great odds Game 4 at Staples will be at Noon on May 20th. NBC already has that time scheduled.
They also have May 19th at 10 am scheduled and they’re not playing here at 10 am.
Game 3 probably on the 17th or 18th depending on NBA conflicts.
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
@Alex, Depends on when the Lakers and Clippers game are. Lakers get priority for Sunday afternoons according to Uncle Tim so it wouldn’t surprise me at all if the Kings/Coyotes get the Saturday game at 10am…..
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:46 pm
@Jeff_R, You think NBC would do a Saturday matinee? Isn’t there some college baseball or something on Saturday afternoons?
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:49 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, NBC has scheduled for 10am on the 19th NHL game and afterwards is The Preakness Horse race. If there is OT they will move the game to CNBC. They did the same this past Saturday with the Kentucky Derby afterwards.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:56 pm
@Jeff_R, Maybe they’ll make the Eastern Conference team play that game. Makes it an afternoon game for them, which is nice.
Jeff_R Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:02 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Only problem with that is when the Lakers game will be, as they have #1 priority for Sunday afternoon games.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:05 pm
@Jeff_R, Hmm…if they’ve already decided there’s a game that day, and they get to tell the teams when they’ll play, we’re already doomed.
Jeff_R Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Yea don’t be surprised if those in L.A. have to get up early to get to Staples for a 10am game.
Alex Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:51 pm
@Jeff_R, something I could see them doing if Lakers get that priority is going back to back with the East series Sat and Sun and putting Game 3 on Friday and Game 4 on Monday nights for the West.
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:01 pm
@Alex, That would really suck for the Kings if they did that (Coyotes also) as they will have had over 7 days off before the series started and then to have days off during the series. I also doubt NBC would like to have 2 games in a row with Caps/Rangers and Devils.
kings of SB Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:49 pm
@Alex, The LA Sparks play at Staples 5/20 at 5:30. Let’s hope for a Saturday night game on the 19th instead. Maybe a 5 pm start. Party time in LA baby!
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Alex Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:52 pm
@kings of SB, I saw that. I don’t see that being a problem. They could push the start time back if they wanted to do so.
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
@Alex, The only way the Sparks game would be affected if the Kings do play the Sunday 12pm afternoon game is if they go to multiple OT’s. Then they would push back the start time to the Sparks. Or maybe they move them to the Sports Arena
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kings of SB Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:11 pm
@Alex, Could be interesting due to the possibility of a lengthy playoff hockey OT, plus Staples needs 2.5 hours min to go from ice to hardwood. We shall see soon.
Kevco Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 7:28 am
@Alex, No way its at Staples on the 20th, the Tour of California, an AEG owned event, has it’s final stage at LA Live on that same day. No easy way in or out of the area as several key roads will be closed.
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Come on, Rich.
It all rests on what time my Uncle Gary is expected to take Aunt Shelli out for Mothers’ Day dinner in the weekend.
This is the most important issue that needs to be worked around to come up with a CF Game 1 schedule that is satisfactory to all.
She has been known to hem and haw, often right up until the very last minute.
I feel the hockey world should be a little more sensitive to all the dynamics involved at this very volatile juncture in the calendar.
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LMAO!!!
Torts is not being nice to the media, lol..ohhh surprise!!!
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(It’s still baffling that the NHL, one of the four major North American sports leagues, can’t effectively communicate dates and times for its playoff games.)
I love this (wipes tears)
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Ha haaa!
I was gonna ask everyone’s over/under on the JT postgamer ….
Game over already!
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“Stop coaching, Pat!”
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Gustavo Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:39 pm
@Duncanz,
Translation:
“You’re not the coach, I am!”
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Duncanz Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:55 pm
@Gustavo, Also, I’ll bet that guy is one of the regular local hacks who always gets under his skin like a lyme tick, with reasonable, well articulated questions.
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I would rather start sooner than Sunday, long break might not be a good idea.
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brian spain Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:56 pm
@farawayfromtherink, Both teams have the same break less one day. Should not be an issue. I would think the long break for the Kings is a good thing, when you play as physical as the Kings have in the first two rounds, its would be nice to heal a bit. Plus Carter gets rest on his ankle, Cliffy should be ready, The BIG hitting Kings will be ready to play big boy hockey, Coyotes better have there pads on.
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farawayfromtherink Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:14 pm
@brian spain, good points
Go Kings Go! one game at a time!
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Since the Kings built Staples why don’t they simply relegate the Lakers back to the Forum and the Clipps to the Sports Arena?
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
@Michael J., I miss the term “Clipjoint.”
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CB14 Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:35 pm
@Michael J., $
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 6:33 am
@Michael J.,
AEG owns part of the Lakers too!
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Michael J. Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:20 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
Now they do…
All part of AEG’s evil plan.
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hawaiikingsfan Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:27 am
@Michael J.,
It might be a moot point. The Lakers and Clippers could get bounced in the first round.
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NBC Sports Networks confirmed 5pm PDT start on Sunday night. That’s funny if that’s how the Kings found out when their game is.
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Duncanz Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:01 pm
@yetiman_oc,
You’re the NHL. Where does your operating money come from?
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:03 pm
@Duncanz, Except for the Devils, they don’t get any of that money from NBC.
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Duncanz Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:39 pm
@Jeff_R, Where’s it all go, then?
My Uncle Gary doesn’t wear Karl Lagerfeld everything for nothing, you know!
Jeff_R Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:42 pm
@Duncanz, Devils are too much in debt that they don’t get TV money. This is why I don’t believe they will be able to sign Parise after giving Kovy 100 million when the Owner is deep in debt. Might have to go into Bankruptcy.
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Duncanz Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:02 pm
@Jeff_R, Wouldn’t you rather try to move Kovi?
Ok, easier said than done, I know …
Kingsfan602 Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:07 pm
@yetiman_oc, is this 100% fact???
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:11 pm
@Kingsfan602, Yes NBC Sports said that just before they went off the air with there Hockey Coverage.
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Kingsfan602 Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:35 pm
@Jeff_R, awesome. Fellow kings can make the trip now! Got 5 friends driving to phx. Going to be a mad awesome weekend! LGK!!!
Weekesy about as curt as Tortorella was in summing his impression of the not in the least bit protracted postgame pc…
he he
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well, sunday at 5pm isn’t as bad as sunday at noon…
at least the teams can now finally schedule their days accordingly…
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:10 pm
@variable, You can thank Golf for the 5pm start time.
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variable Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:12 pm
@Jeff_R,
thank you, tpc…(!)
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 6:34 am
@variable,
So true. Noon games blow.
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for those who are interested, paul armbruster and i will likely be at the toyota sports arena on sunday to watch the game…a.k.a…”watch party”…
paul will be providing more details in the next couple of days…
hope to see all y’all there..:)
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Gailweb Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:42 pm
@variable, Cool let us know thanks
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According to the link below there is a Sparks game scheduled at Staples on Sunday, May 20th, at 5:30pm. So that would seem to rule out a Kings home game ANYTIME on that date.
http://staplescenter.com/events
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:30 pm
@Sheldon Kannegeisser, I doubt the Sparks are high on the list of priority in terms of teams. Also they always have had 2 games on weekends before, so why can’t there be a Kings game?
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Shakes Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:47 pm
@Sheldon Kannegeisser, They could make the Sparks play in the parking lot. It would increase their attendance
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Duncanz Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:00 pm
@Shakes, Lol, wasn’t it Sparks who used to sing, ‘This Town Aint Big Enough For The Both Of Us’?
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Kissmyblarneystones Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:25 pm
@Duncanz,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAzESJ62irI
Great Band!!
variable Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:51 pm
@Kissmyblarneystones,
awesome…
the mael bros…:)
Kissmyblarneystones Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:03 pm
@variable,
They really never took off stateside the way they did in England and the Continent. Probably a little too progressive for here.
I did some work on a Screenplay, and one of the character’s moniker was ‘Gestapo Tits’, who had this running battle throughout the film with another character who she felt was stealing her thunder. Whenever sh walked into a scene with him, that song would be playing in the background.
LVKINGS88 Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:06 pm
@Duncanz, About 20 some years ago I was doing some tile work at the farmers market and the guy with the stache walked into the bathroom when I was there, he had that same look on his face while he was doing his bizz, funny as hell, of course I knew who he was but that face never changes even when he’s in the restroom, great band.
variable Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:10 pm
@Kissmyblarneystones,
yes…they were much bigger in england than they were here…they really peaked in the mid to late 70′s overseas …however, they had some minor hits here, too…”i predict”…”tips for teens”…”cool places” w/jane wiedlin…a few others…they still put out albums…they do the theme song for michael j.silverblatt’s “bookworm” show on kcrw, too…
Kissmyblarneystones Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:18 pm
@variable,
Good Man!! You know you’re stuff! I am fairly new to this blog, but it’s nice to see that there more than a couple insiders with discernible tastes in Music. Who knew?
Duncanz Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:08 pm
@LVKINGS88,
That’s great!
Equals the DD meets 99 over a urinal story, I vaguely remember posted here a few months back.
@blarney, Good stuff, mate.
Hey! Anybody into The Cult? Their new CD comes out 5/22. I heard a promo!
Steve W Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:16 pm
@Duncanz, I remember them from the 70′s. I lived in England at the time.
Duncanz Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 12:01 am
@Steve W,
They really came about in the early to mid 80s.
You were living there during a great, great time culturally though.
Unbelievable era for TV & music.
Best time for movies was probably the 60s.
Kissmyblarneystones Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 12:17 am
@Duncanz,
I believe @Steve W was refering to Sparks.
If only you had comprehension skills!!
SSSSLLLLLAAAAPPPPPP!!!!!!
@Osaka would be so proud!!!
Steve W Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 1:27 am
@Duncanz, Also add the bands Sweet and Slade, plus Thin Lizzy. A lot of S-T bands on the telly(Top Of The Pops),back then
Steve W Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 1:35 am
@Duncanz, Lived in London from 1971-1986. 21/2 years in Heidiland(Geneva) before that.
Duncanz Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 3:06 am
@Kissmybootycalls,
Oh, you’re probably right! What a doofus I am.
@Steve W,
Sweet! Did you spot the vid I posted after we beat VAN?
‘Burn On The Flame.
hawaiikingsfan Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:47 am
@Duncanz, They (SPARKS) were in the movie Rollercoaster as the band playing before the opening of the ride Revolution at Magic Mountain. They were introduced by none other than Charlie Tuna. The movie also features a young Helen Hunt.
Jeff_R Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:02 pm
@Shakes, That’s pretty funny.
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Kevco Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 7:31 am
@Sheldon Kannegeisser, The final stage of the Tour of California bike race is at LA Live same day, massive road closures all day.
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Anyone planning on making the trip and want to ride share?
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Osaka Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:44 pm
@Subby, Pick me up halfway, Midway Islands?
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Duncanz Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:57 pm
@Subby, if reasonable tix come up … got your’s already?
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Subby Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:15 pm
@Duncanz, yessir, stubhub for like 65-70$
I already got mine for my roommate and friend. We got two seats in the car left I think.
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Duncanz Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:20 pm
@Subby, Ah, good man! If I find tix I’ll be driving though. I promised @LA_1968 I’d chauffeur him and the family if I made it.
Thanks man!
LA_1968 Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:08 pm
@Duncanz, Duncanz…. Thanks for remembering! I’m really going overtime here working on flights. Apparently, a lot of people down here are heading out of town with school being out Mon and Tues. But man we are gonna need a rental because we’ll be there for 3 days min. I’ll give my email on here. If you got a pair then wait til game day and pull trigger on Stubhub. I promise that will be the lowest price… Below face.
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Duncanz Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:32 pm
@LA_1968, Guess what. Just purchased, then saw your post!
Bird in the hand, you know.
Bet you’re right, too about gameday
Thought I’d get it out of the way, done and dusted.
Haven’t planned anything else yet. Just tix.
Wow, I’m in a spin with anticipation.
Hope you can get your air travel sorted!
Be happy to pick up any transport slack while I’m there.
Stuart Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:24 am
@LA_1968, Are you inferring that @Duncz does not have a pair??? LMPO!
Duncanz Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 11:35 am
@Stuey,
Did kind of look that way, didn’t it?
Just how the heck would he know
as he hasn’t seen me period?!
ASPMLM Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:31 pm
@Subby, Hey mate, where you leaving from? Be happy to make my way there and contribute for gas. I’d also be happy to return the favor for game 2. I have a group of 8-9 getting a van.
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Subby Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:52 am
@ASPMLM, See my post at the bottom :]
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Sun Tuesday then Thursday Saturday. Perfect.
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bmova Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:34 pm
@Tom in 118, That makes too much sense. You obviously haven’t met Gary Bettman!
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I think Jack n the box should come out with a “TortaMelt” burger. Guys melts down in just about every pres conf. friggin hilarious!
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variable Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:50 pm
@jess,
that’s funny…
and so is he…
i look forward to his press conferences…
he’s one of the most intense coaches ever…
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Duncanz Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
@variable,
needs less intense, and more incense …
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variable Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:58 pm
@Duncanz,
well, he will be putting immense pressure on his boys for game 7 – as if there wasn’t enough on the number 1 seed anyway…
Duncanz Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:16 pm
@variable, If they don’t respond there will be ‘iridescence’ behind the bench and at the postgame – though I’m sure he’d just forfeit the 10 Gs, or whatever the fine would be, rather than show up and risk a worse fine!
jess Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:58 pm
@variable,
If you look closely enough, you can almost see his screws backing out. So funny.
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LA_1968 Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:04 pm
@jess, No Jack-in-Box in east. Maybe White Castle could do it. Their burgers are “steamed”.
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So what section is everyone going to be in? Be cool to take a good spot over?? Also why still no official annoucment…
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
@pr0cess, Because the NHL won’t announce it until after the Caps/Rangers game 7.
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pr0cess Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 8:53 pm
@Jeff_R, ya but why all the Start Sunday ect… i mean NHL Network is just guess really
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:25 pm
@pr0cess, NBC announced the Sunday game at 5pm…Haven’t watched NHL Network tonight so can’t comment on them.
LA_1968 Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:19 pm
@pr0cess, Section behind KINGS bench both games.
Game 1 = section 101, row T, seats 19-17
Game 2 = section 101, row S, seats 15-13
Anyone here stop by.
Stubhub prices for this game 1 at Phx will drop. I paid face value when they first went on sale but I know if I would have waited til last minute I would have saved. Stubhub has 3000 tickets up for sale. Some at face value already.
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pr0cess Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 12:02 am
@LA_1968, 187 little rich for my blood, but that is with ticketmaster…
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Duncanz Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:45 pm
@pr0cess, Sect 223
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KopiFan Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:55 pm
@pr0cess, Section 221, row G – still lots of tix available in that section btw. It’s on the end where the Kings shoot twice.
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Subby, I might be interested. Email me, Peddy.jim@gmail.com
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Subby Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:14 pm
@Jim, emailed you
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ASPMLM Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:35 pm
@Subby, Shoot me an email, see post above. Britjpr31@hotmail.com
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The Lakers aren’t going to get through to the second round. Yup, I called it.
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Steve W Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:18 pm
@Capt Jam, +1,000,000
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KC23 Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:11 am
@Capt Jam, I’m hoping both LA basketball teams get bumped in the first round to make room for the real story this spring.
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Steve W Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
@KC23, It would be great if the Clippers go all the way, and the Fakers reserve tee times, for a change!
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Is it just me or does Ovechkin look like a spot on, in the flesh resurection of Vlad the Impaler?
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Gary – Maurice, are you there?
Maurice – Yes dad.
Gary – You done with that mail yet? I have a special job for you.
Maurice – Almost dad, I still have to finish your mail. Why do all of your letters start out with “You suck!”?
Gary – Uhhhh, don’t worry about that, just throw those away. Now that your mail room duties are done, I need you for a special project.
Maurice – Which is?
Gary – Scheduling the Conference Finals!
Maurice – But dad, shouldn’t the scheduling office be handling that?
Gary – They can’t. They’re busy with my personal schedule so I can see “The Dictator” again.
Maurice – But dad, I had a date with that hot 20-year-old from Manitoba.
Gary – Really? define “hot.”
Maurice – Her dad lets her stay out until 9pm on weeknights.
Gary – You are right, that is hot. Ok, never mind, I will just let NBC decide the schedule so we don’t have to worry about it.
Maurice – But dad, won’t the teams and their fans be mad about the wait?
Gary – Think about it, the Kings fans have been waiting 47 years for a Cup, the Coyote’s have never won one either, neither have the Capitals, and since the Devils are bankrupt, they are just happy to be here. They’ll play when NBC tells them to play. Now what’s your new girl’s name?
Maurice – Melba
Gary – Is her mom named Mona?
Maurice – Yea, how did you know?
Gary – UH, never mind, gotta go and call NBC.
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variable Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:40 pm
@DesertKing,
does she have a sister named mulva…?
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Paul M Hedberg Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 9:57 pm
@DesertKing, I don’t know whether I’m crying because that’s true or because I’m laughing so hard.
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Kman Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 1:36 am
@DesertKing,
Clever-larious DK !
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Rich,
Is the team staying at the Renaissance Hotel in Glendale by any chance?
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I hope we keep the day early arrival and practice on ice there. and what ever other voodoo DS did to them.
UH OH its
MAGIC
You know its true
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Im looking for a single ticket to any of the games in this series (at Staples).
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Why don’t they just play every game at Phoenix?It insures that every game they host in the series will sellout.Besides,the ‘white-out’they do has to backfire sooner or later w/road team wearing white now…still the stupidest thing in the world btw.
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LA_1968 Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 10:22 pm
@Paul M Hedberg, You’ll see a homeless guy wearing the one I get.
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Gustavo Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 7:49 am
@LA_1968,
I plan to use that t-shirt it to wipe the grease off my car tires. My wife will use hers to wipe the dogs food and water bowls. We’re practical that way.
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Ok ’68 ‘n all
Have my Game 1 tix! (reply above, ’68)
So, who else is all heading in for the game?
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Shotongoal Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:19 pm
@Duncanz, Just got tickets for games 1&2, sec 101 row V game 1, sec 120 row W game 2. Staying at the hotel next door to the arena. Kings stayed there in Feb so I’m assuming they will be there this time too.
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Duncanz Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:26 pm
@Shotongoal, Niiice!
You’re right there above @LA_1968 for Game 1.
There has to be a pregame rendezvous for all the Insiders … maybe hotel bar there …
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LA_1968 Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:28 pm
@Shotongoal, We’re 2 rows apart for game 1. Awesome. Hey, normally the Kings get on their bus 2-2.5 hours before game. Maybe see them off and anyone who wants can meet up at the bar there? Just throwing it out there.
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Shotongoal Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:46 pm
@LA_1968, I think they’ll just walk over the arena front the hotel, if they stay at the same one they did in Feb. it’s literally 50 yards from the arena, at the most. That whole area where the arena is located is like a mix of LA Live and Universal City Walk. Two stories of restaurants and bars.
Gustavo Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 7:45 am
@Shotongoal,
Is that the Renaissance Hotel? We’re staying there, too
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Shotongoal Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:01 am
@Gustavo, Yes.
LA_1968 Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:22 pm
@Duncanz, Sweet! See you there. Still working on travel but I’ll get it done. Lot of people here going to game. Maybe someone should pick a place for a pregame gathering.
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Duncanz Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:31 pm
@LA_1968, Aha! Read my mind.
How’s my idea above … might be crowded … never been to Glendale.
We need advice from on the ground.
Shout out to all PHX folk!
I think @AZKing & @Bonvivant are local…
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LA_1968 Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:38 pm
@Duncanz, Good call. Should be a place where a kid can get in. This is gonna be awesome! In NJ we were the ONLY Kings fans in the whole place.
Duncanz Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:44 pm
@LA_1968,
greenelawn26@gmail.com
Osaka Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 12:06 am
@Duncanz, My old man lives down the road in Surprise so I’ve been in that neck of the woods. There are a bunch of restaurants and bars around the arena, a Yardhouse in the arena parking lot I believe.
Duncanz Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 12:44 am
@Osaka, Your dad should be going along, right?
Hey, look at all the Insiders that are accumulating.
Hurry and find an airfare.
This is shaping up to be epic!
Gustavo Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 7:43 am
@LA_1968,
How about the Renaissance Hotel lobby? at 4:00?
It’s right behind Jobing.com Arena. We’ll walk from there to the game.
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Shotongoal Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:02 am
@Gustavo, i think the game will start at 6 pm AZ time right? They’re an hour ahead of us, I thInk.
Diego Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
@Gustavo,
AZ does not spring forward.
will be heading out sat night, sitting in 115 row r 8/9 with dave the trip guy
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RedBear Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:10 pm
@Dana L, We will be heading out Sat night also, we have sec 112, row U for game one and sec 122, row O. Have my brand new black jersey all ready. See you there!
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Can we just play already? Blah.
People going to Game 1, remember not to wear white.
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Kissmyblarneystones Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:18 pm
@FiG17,
Game 2. I’ll be gettin’ my Black on!!!
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Duncanz Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:33 pm
@Kissmyblarneystones, You heading to PHX, Blarne?!
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Kissmyblarneystones Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:38 pm
@Duncanz,
YES!!! I can’t make Sunday unfortunately, looking for a cheap flight out of SD for Game 2, If not, I’m driving!! 5 hours on I8.
Duncanz Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:47 pm
@Kissmyblarneystones,
Pity, I’m doing Game 1.
If only you had communication skills.
I tried emailing you just now.
Kissmyblarneystones Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 12:11 am
@Duncanz,
Back at you!!
Shotongoal Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:21 pm
@FiG17, I’ll be wearing my “jersey off the players back” D. King jersey for game 1. Will stick with it as long as they’re winning, just like the StL series. Jersey is 2-0 in these playoffs!!
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Capt Jam Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 12:14 am
@FiG17,
I’ll be wearing Forum Blue.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 6:39 am
@FiG17,
Isn’t this the opposite of the entire yotes fan base wearing white in honor of our road jerseys?
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vplaza Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 7:55 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
I still don’t get that white out crap. If you watched the Caps game last night, everyone wore red. Seems stupid to honor the road team.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:13 am
@vplaza, and equally silly to wear black as a kings fan, no? wear white road jerseys and laugh at all the yotes fans.
Kinds nice not to see “Off season Game Plan” for the Kings during the playoffs…
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cool article on Quick: http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=395504#YourCallTop
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Duncanz Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 12:08 am
Thanks @paige, really nice article on The Qrab!
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Michael J. Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:41 am
@Duncanz,
King Crab???
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Waaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!…..I wanna go to Phoenix!!!!!!!!!!…….WAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
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Duncanz Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:49 pm
@TiredOfIt, Then Go!
btw frm last nite … Ovi = Ovechkin
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TiredOfIt Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:56 pm
@Duncanz, AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH….working on the wife…shes trying to sleep but hey…this is the Kings!!!!!!……..Ovi=Ovechkin…….I shoulda known
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TiredOfIt Reply:
May 9th, 2012 at 11:57 pm
@TiredOfIt, UH…let me clarify “working on the wife”….just asking softly about going to Phoenix…hahahahahaha
Jeff_R Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 12:02 am
@TiredOfIt, Tell her you have a great Mother’s day plan, a road trip. We will go to all kinds of places, restaurants, shopping, jewelery store and even a side trip for a few hours to Jobing.com arena.
TiredOfIt Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 12:06 am
@TiredOfIt, Hahahah I’ll try that thanks Jeff
Duncanz Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 12:11 am
@TiredOfIt, Yes, that little phrase did raise an eyebrow.
Ok, now I know what you mean.
All you guys talking about going to the games in Phoenix….Man I wish I could go and meet you guys there. Guess I will just have to watch it on TV and wait for games 3 and 4.
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Duncanz Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 12:45 am
@Jeff_R, Why aren’t you going, Moms’ Day?
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 1:11 am
@Duncanz, That and Money!!!! Already got $160+ spent for games 3 and 4 and still to pay if it happens game 6. Can’t afford tix and lodging in Phoenix/Glendale.
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TiredOfIt Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 7:56 am
@Jeff_R, Heard that!….weighing the “Staples or Jobs” issue myself, although Jobs sure is a bargain at this point if you drive in and drive out right after the game. I WANT BOTH!!!!!!!….WWWWAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 6:41 am
@Jeff_R,
TSC! We’ll be over there with with hopefully a bunch of us.
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Jeff Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:38 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), will you be there for game 2? Sunday I will be at my Sisters in Northridge for Mother’s day and not sure. What time it will end. Might be just enough time to make it back to my house before game time. Game 2 however I can make it if you guys have it and I haven’t gone crazy driving to Jobs in Glendale.
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:58 am
@Jeff, This is me and not the other Jeff’s
. Sabotaged by my Sony Tablet.
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:13 am
@Jeff, Jeff_R, & all the Jeffs in the world,
Yes, TSC plans to host a watch party for every game. Keep checking this page for updates: http://kingsnewsdaily.com/watchparty/
I’m in 115 row v I think for game 1. Hopefully I’ll be surrounded by Kings fans!
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Gustavo Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 7:30 am
@Jim,
We’ll be in 112 row P….pretty close to center ice, so I doubt we’ll be surrounded by Kings fans, lol.
GO KINGS GO!!!
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Oh good I’m coming back to the states today, the only problem I will be somewhere over Ireland when the tickets go on sale.. another playoff game I won’t see live
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:37 am
@ravens, You can still buy them through Stub Hub. Much better place to buy then through Ticketmaster, as there isn’t much available anymore. I am a Season Seat Holder and we got first dibs at tickets being sold and there wasn’t much left.
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Don’t be surprised that most if not all games will start at 5pm (LA Time) because NBC will go to the 8PM Prime Time East Coast schedule. The only difference might be Sat or Sun which could be day games.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 6:42 am
@Kings Fan South,
A lot of that will depend on the other tenants at Staples. NBC can’t control that.
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Jeff Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:54 am
@Kings Fan South, The only weekday games on regular NBC is in the finals, after the tv season ends. Until then all weekday games are on NBCSN.
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:57 am
@Jeff_R, Didn’t realize my tablet didn’t have my full user name on here.
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Minnesota Kings Fan Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:00 am
@Kings Fan South,
And that will be the only thing I’m thankful for when it comes to national coverage. It’s hard to start watching West Coast games during the season at 9:30 pm Central time when you have to work the next day. I watched most of my Kings games on DVR after the fact becuase I have to be at work so early the next day.
MKF
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Sort of off-topic, but not really since all of the posts above are about awesome fans making a play-off road trip to Phoenix. Here’s some love from Jeremy Roenick about us Kings fans:
“One last thing that people don’t understand is that the Kings have a great fan base. Staples Center is not a very cozy arena to play in because it’s so vast and so big, but the Kings pack it every single game. People in that area don’t get enough credit for the support they give the Kings. Before this year, the Kings hadn’t had too much playoff success, yet their fans continued to come back day in and day out. I don’t think there were any empty seats when I played there in 2005-06 and there haven’t been any in the last couple of years.”
“That great fan base is important now that the Kings are playing the way they are.”
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Gailweb Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 6:37 am
@mark4kings, Thanks Mark right on been a
long time King fan now for 24 years now
Go Kings Go!
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sigh still dont have tickets i want to make 100% sure its Sunday…
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Gustavo Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 7:27 am
@pr0cess,
You can buy tickets for Game 1, whenever that is. We did.
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pr0cess Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 7:32 am
@Gustavo, Its work…. i need to make sure i have time to let them know ect ect
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Gustavo Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 7:52 am
@pr0cess,
Gotcha!
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 7:33 am
@Gustavo,
He’s implying if it’s not Sunday he can’t go and will be left holding tickets he can’t use.
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pr0cess Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 7:38 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Thanks Paul, that was what i was implying..
Man, if this was a Saturday game, I could probably swing it. Drive to Jobing.com in the morning, catch the game, drive home after the game. Sleep all day Sunday.
A Sunday game wouldn’t work since the kids have school on Monday (not to mention work for me).
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pr0cess Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 7:42 am
@vplaza, take them with you!! play some Hookie
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vplaza Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 7:43 am
@pr0cess,
That’s what I would have wanted. But I it’s moot now. I just checked and the $60 tickets are only singles. No four seats in a row for that price now.
Oh well. It was a nice thought.
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pr0cess Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 7:46 am
@vplaza, you checking stubhub? I was only checking ticketmaster and they are very different… Also there is the scalpers!!
vplaza Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 7:48 am
@pr0cess,
Hmm, haven’t checked stubhub. Gonna check it out.
pr0cess Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 7:50 am
@vplaza, O and FYI scalping is Legal in AZ
vplaza Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 7:52 am
@pr0cess,
srsly? It’s legal? I would have expected it to be legal in Nevada, but I guess AZ is close enough. LOL
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pr0cess Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 7:57 am
@vplaza, ya i have a friend i work with that went to see the Raiders last year and he got tickets from a scalper and was informed that is was legal
Here is the letter of the law about it 
Ticket scalping is legal in Arizona, although there are some restrictions on the activity. According to Arizona Revised Statutes §13-3718, ticket scalping is prohibited “within two hundred feet of an entry to the stadium, arena, theater or other place where an event is being held, or of the entry to a contiguous parking area.” This means that you will often see ticket scalpers for various events standing across the street from an event. Depending on a ticket scalper is risky for several reasons. First, you don’t know if there will be any scalpers at the event when you get there. Second, you don’t know if the tickets are legit or not. But if you can get past those first two issues, and you decide to find a scalper, make sure you bring a seating chart with you. And bring plenty of cash.
pr0cess Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 7:59 am
@pr0cess, But that being said, just looking there are plenty of seats for the price your looking for still on Stubhub
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vplaza Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:04 am
@pr0cess,
Saw that too. Still not too sure about the timing. A 5pm start means they finish around 8:30-9:00pm, maybe. Six hour drive home after that puts us at home around 3am on Monday.
A Saturday game would have been ideal and a noon start would have been slightly better.
Did someone say there was going to be a watch party at Toyota Center? That may be the thing to do instead.
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:11 am
@pr0cess,
Yes. I’ll confirm today with them and when the schedule is officially released I will post it on my site and here. It’s a cool place to watch too.
vplaza Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:14 am
@Paul Armbuster,
Thanks! If we can’t drive out to Glendale, AZ, for game 1, that would be the next best thing as opposed to watching it from the couch at home.
Do they have multiple TVs or a big screen? Never been to one of those.
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:50 am
@vplaza,
Here’s the link: http://kingsnewsdaily.com/watchparty/
This is tentative until the schedule is set and I confirm with TSC. Keep checking that page for updates.
pr0cess Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:09 am
@vplaza, ya i saw something about that, think it was in the thread before this one. Im in ABQ NM so no viewing party for me lol
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vplaza Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:10 am
@pr0cess,
Ahh, I don’t think that would be worth a Greyhound trip from NM.
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pr0cess Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:13 am
@vplaza, Nah i would drive only 6 hours so… Im just waiting to see if we get any news on this before pulling the trigger
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vplaza Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:16 am
@pr0cess,
Yep, that’s how long it would have taken us from Carlsbad to Jobing.com. If it was a Saturday game, I would really have tried to pull it off.
But the watch party sounds cool. Only an hour and a half from us, I believe.
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Comcast NBC/NHL What’s the point of all the secrecy behind the scheduling of playoff games? do you hink no one will watch game 7 of NYR Washington caps, if they know when PHX, and LAK will play? are the markets so small, that you won’t be able to find hotel rooms, if the general public, knows the time and place of the games, more than 2 hours in advance? is the point to sbotage ratings, when they should be at their peak, because nobody knows when the games will be played? We have known the Western conference matchup for 2 and a half days now, and you still haven’t made an announcement of when and where we can see the games, that’s building the brand!
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Jeff Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:45 am
@Steven H Brown, They did annouce game 1 in Phoenix for 5:00pm Sunday night. It can’t be on regular NbC at 12 since they are showing Golf. So it is on Sunday at 5 on NBCSN.
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pr0cess Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:47 am
@Jeff, Ive heard this said, But why no game on Sunday yet at NHL.com?
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Jeff Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:51 am
@pr0cess, Because like between the first and second round they waited for the round to end before annoucing the schedule. They might annouce the first 2 games though before, but the whole schedule won’t be annouced until after the Caps/Rangers game 7 Saturday.
pr0cess Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:54 am
@Jeff, Ya i know but all i need is someone other then nhl network to say yes we are going be starting on Sunday… Cause then i will get my tickets and see you all there…
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:00 am
@pr0cess, Well it was NBC that annouced it and I think they know more then Bettman’s NHL do.
Who should Brown target on Phoenix? Klesla, that’s who. Phoenix is still p1ssed at Brown for his hit on Klesla in the regular season. Brown gets him again and Phoenix loses their cool taking excess penilties. My number 2 choice would be Whitney.
Why not Doan? He is too tough and it wouldn’t have much of an impact other than getting Doan even more motivated.
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vplaza Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:42 am
@KC23,
Or, maybe Kopi can get inside Smith’s head to get him off of his game.
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nykingfan Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:57 am
@KC23,
I hope he’s physical with Vrbata..thaqt guy just killed us all year…other teams as well.
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KC23 Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 11:06 am
@nykingfan, I found it interesting that Vrbata is one of 3 players in the negative on their plus/minus.
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Just wanted to say thanks to the Phoenix Coyote fans for leaving so many open seats/tickets for us Kings Fans!!
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Jeff Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:48 am
@King Cobra, Even nicer that they are cheaper then at Staples Center. Although the few front row seats available I noticed are $400.
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Kingsfan602 Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:02 am
@Jeff, true that. I live in phx. 18 tickets for game 1 all kings fans!!! Game 2 12 tix 10 kings fans. Cant wait!!
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:52 am
@Kingsfan602, You are AWESOME……
Kings Watch Party Information: http://kingsnewsdaily.com/watchparty/
The ‘Sunday at 5pm’ time is tentative until the schedule is confirmed by the NHL and I confirm with TSC. Keep checking that page for updates.
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pr0cess Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 8:56 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), You rock paul, Time is whatever, But if i can get someone to say “yes 100% game 1 is sunday” Then ill get my tickets… sigh
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:07 am
@pr0cess,
Well Rich did say ‘almost certain’ for a Sunday game and in ‘Hammond speak’ that’s as close to a sure thing as it gets.
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vplaza Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:04 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
Thanks for posting that. It’s something to consider for us since the drive to Phoenix is probably not an option now.
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Michael J. Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:06 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
Two things keeping me from going to PH: 1) Work 2) Lack of funds
Sound’s like an oxymoron
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Stuart Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:24 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Hey Paul, any idea what the capacity might be for the viewing party? I’m really thinking of heading over but I would hate to drive there and have to stand behind a pillar or something?
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:31 am
@Stuart,
The capacity is over 100. No worries about getting a seat. If it ever got that rocking, it would be one helluva party. Check out the pictures on the watch party page (http://kingsnewsdaily.com/watchparty/) and you will notice another smaller tv in the background. There are 2 more of those so there is more than enough room and enough chairs for any amount that show up.
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Stuart Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:33 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Awesome, thanks Paul! I checked the page out, looks like it would be a blast! Hopefully there will be a good turn out! I’ll def mention it to the wife, see if she wants to go, too.
Thanks again!
The NHL does a horrible job promoting the most exciting playoffs in sports this is why it has a bad tv contract and why people don’t watch because they don’t know what time, what day and what channel the games are on, step the heck up NHL.
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:05 am
@Scott77, The days will be annouced after the round ends. That is the way it has always been done in the NHL. One of the reasons this is done is because of availabilty of buildings. Also the times are probably tba so that Nbc can pick the games to show, although with 4 teams left now that is probably mute as they will alternate days and probably not play on the same day.
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:08 am
@Jeff_R, Except for Weekends when they can show one in the afternoon and the other at night and both Regular NBC and NBCSN show games.
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Scott77 Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:17 am
@Jeff_R, but if they are playing sunday and the last series will end on saturday how is that fair to the fans to give us only one day to prepare for a weekend viewing party and the game is for the fans, that is how the teams and league make money. All I am saying is that the NHL needs to be more fan friendly.
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:27 am
@Scott77, Well NBC annouced it last night. I dont think they just pulled it out of a hat saying it multiple times. They have that time scheduled for the game. Nothing is going on at Jobing.com arena for a while so I dont see why that isnt correct. I believe all conference finals an finals are in prime time except for some weekend games.
What’s all the fuss about the NHL waiting until the last second to announce the schedule for these games? If Jack Bauer can save the world in 24 hours, Kings fans can figure out how to invade Jobing.com in less time than that.
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Sebastian Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:36 am
@Michael J., LOL! oh man, i miss Jack Bauer
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:48 am
@Sebastian, You can TOUCH him tonight…….
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in all fairness to the NHL and the tv scheduling…it’s certainly not optimal, but with multi-use arena’s, there’s no way you can schedule series to be played every other day. The NBA draws higher ratings (no idea why) and will always get “top billing” when it comes to scheduling teams and games. If the NHL was on espn, it would be the same or probably a lot worse because they would schedule NBA games and relegate NHL games to other platforms which may or may not be available to most.
I do applaud the NHL for not starting conference finals without finishing all of the semi-final series first. The NBA does it, or used to do it, and it was impossible to follow. You couldn’t tell who was playing in what round.
Since it was impossbile to figure whether the NYR series would end or go 7 , how could we expect the NHL to schedule the conference finals prior?
It still sucks not knowing, but I do understand why
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:17 am
@nykingfan, But they know now and still nothing. They knew as soon as the Caps won game 6. One would think they would know the schedule as soon as that was cemented. Right? Also, what’s the sense on waiting for the Rangers and Caps? There’s no reason the West finals can’t be announced ahead of the East. Silliness I tell you!
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pr0cess Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:26 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Ya this is what kills me… I mean people are in my boat need to make sure they have time for the games ect…
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CL Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:26 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), I thought the same thing, but this series will make a major impact on the West schedule as well, since it not only determines which arena’s schedule they have to work around (NY or WAS), but also determines whether NJ will have home-ice or not. So they have a whole different set of possible arena conflicts to deal with, depending on who wins Saturday. These affect the East’s schedule, which then affects the West’s schedule, since they certainly don’t want to have overlapping games…
They should at least be able to announce the first game or two today, I’d think, but any more than that might be too difficult before Saturday.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:33 am
@CL, Good point. I shouldn’t have underestimated the complexity of scheduling. I know someone who does it and it can be extremely complicated. But in this case, it’s only 4 teams so it seems far less so on the surface.
Stuart Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:36 am
@CL, what else can really be going on in NJD’s arena??
I keed, I’m sure it’s a very happening place!
nykingfan Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:48 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
they might be waiting around 2 weeks for the eastern conference series to be be completed.
I agree with you that it should have been posted immediately after the caps won the game. They should have had contigency plans in place prior to the game in case the Rangers won or the Caps won.
I still don’t like playing the conference finals prior to all of the semi final series being completed.
One issue would be the wait time between series.
After the Kings sweep Phoenix
Also, how do you promote a conference final and at the same time promote a conference semi final game 7?
One of the series will be getting shafted and it will probably be the beginning of the Western Conference final. I’m sure there would be a lot more interest in a game 7 than a game 1 to the fan with no vested interest in any of the remaining teams.
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Hope everyone who takes the time to post here, some multiple times, have also taken the time to go to ipetitions.com and typed in “Los Angeles Kings, Hire Bob Miller and Jim Fox for NBC coverage of remaining playoffs.” No one else is going to do this but Kings fans. Bob Miller has meant as much to the franchise as any player. His love of and loyalty to the Kings is unparalleled. It would be terribly wrong if the Hall of Fame voice of the Kings (who calls em down the middle) is excluded from what may well turn out to be the team’s run to its first Stanley Cup championship. Please take the time to sign the on line petition. It takes no time and could make the difference for our friend. Thank you. GKG. P.S. I’ve been a Kings fan since 1972.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:36 am
@john,
Here’s the link john: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/hire-bob-miller-and-jim-fox-to-broadcast-nhl/
Thanks for doing this. I will post it later today on Kings News Daily as well as Twitter and Facebook. There’s another petition going around as well.
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Stuart Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:38 am
man it would be great to be able to consolidate all the petitions! But I must ask: can it possibly force anyone’s hand?
regardless, it must warm the cockles of Bob’s heart to know that all the fans are pulling for him as much as they’re pulling for the team!
It would be all-time classic if Bob showed up at TSC and did a little impromptu during the watch party!!!
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nykingfan Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:50 am
@Stuart,
I’ll sign it but it has less than no shot to be recognized.
Hey guys, I still have room for 2 in my car.
We are leaving Anaheim around 9am and coming home right after the game.
If this works for you send me your number in an email and I will hit you up.
myspacesubby@yahoo.com
Let me know who you are. :]
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Subby Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 9:50 am
@Subby, For Game 1 that is.
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BigSeeGas Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 10:12 am
@Subby, I too will be driving there. Where are your seats (if you purchased already). Maybe we can sit together and cheer the boys on!
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There’s no doubt that NBC’s broadcasting of the games is great for the sport of hockey in general, but it’s not so great because they are dictating dates and times, and the only times the sport is shown on the actual NBC network is on weekends, otherwise it’s relegated to the NBC cable dumping grounds NBCSN, CNBC or MSNBC.
Of course, the NHL and NHLPA (it’s also in the players interest) are complicit to this. They have to be if the intent is to get more exposure.
It’s a catch-22. Fans complain that hockey comes second or third or worse behind other sports and an attempt to elevate the sport manages to frustrate its existing fan base.
I’m not convinced that broadcasting games on the weekend during the playoffs adds that much to the existing fanbase. It would be interesting to see the numbers –if they exist — but breaking down that demographic might not be so easy; fans will tune in no matter what and yes, there will be spike in viewership, but if the spike doesn’t translate to longer term fans then the point is moot.
If the point is to increase the fanbase, perhaps the NHL needs to rethink its strategy. Could allowing the regular season networks such as FSW cover the playoffs, the NHL could then promote the sport with marketing and advertising blitzes on ALL networks as an event not to be missed be a better way to go?
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This John Tortarella is an utter embarrassment to the NHL. This insecure, paranoid, control freak is the 2nd coming of Bobby Knight. I hope if the Rangers lose on Saturday that MSG will fire his ass so we dont have to see him talk down to people anymore.
This boorish A-hole reminds me of someone in my own family, so you can imagine this kind of behavior hits home very hard with me. I hope Mao Tse Tortarella melts down incredibly hard if his team gets eliminated so it will be easier MSG to can his ass, and send him off to anger management for a couple of years so he wont cause damage to any of his players or anyone in his immediate family.
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jess Reply:
May 10th, 2012 at 11:06 am
@puck73,
Who?
Tortis-shella? The media just waits, -couple of questions then boop -there goes his head, he’s gone!
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Room Booked at the Springhill Suites Glendale. I suggest call now and ask for the coyote rate there’s a few left. Got a kings suite for $118 Sunday nite. Just need tickets.
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Arizona & California are on the same time from March-November.We ‘fall back’,they don’t.
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nhl.com has the time/date for the first 2 games of conf finals
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