For a franchise that has taken so many twists and turns, it seemed only fitting that 45 years of frustration would crumble this way. The Kings, the team that ranked 29th in the NHL in goals this season, scored six goals to win the Stanley Cup. Before last night, in 101 regular-season and playoff games, the Kings never scored more than five goals. The Kings’ power play, so maligned — and rightfully so — all season, scored a jaw-dropping three goals in a span of 3 minutes, 58 seconds, in the first period to give the Kings a commanding three-goal lead against New Jersey. After Jeff Carter added a goal early in the second period, the game became all about time. There was more clock-watching going on at Staples Center than among a classroom of eighth-graders on the last day of school.
It also seemed fitting that Rob Scuderi, a low-profile, lunch-pail defenseman, would end up holding the Stanley Cup with a stitched-up, sliced-and-diced face. It was Scuderi who went face-first into the boards after a hit by Steve Bernier, a hit that gave the Kings the five-minute power play. Scuderi stayed on the ice for a couple stomach-turning minutes, but returned for the start of the second period and gave the Kings some massively important minutes. It almost goes without saying that Jonathan Quick did the job again, and the Kings got step-up efforts from throughout the lineup. What was the key aspect of the Kings’ 6-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils in Game 6? I present three options at the link below, and you can vote for your choice…
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For those who enjoy the traditional game recap, it can be found by clicking here.
STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jgomez Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 11:55 am
@Stuart, There is a Ducks fan that went to a lot of Kings game this year, even though we weren’t playing them. Every time we would talk smack, he would point at the Cup on his jersey and say “Where is your Cup?”
IT”S RIGHT HERE! WOOOOOOOOO CAUSE WE’RE STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS BABY!
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gralx Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
@Jgomez, Now you can point out that his cup is old and dusty!
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RobSD Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
@Stuart,
Now what?
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Stuart Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
@RobSD, RE-PEAT! RE-PEAT!!
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Here’s Bob Miller’s Cup Winning Call (postgame)… http://bit.ly/LRW7q1
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Stuart Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 11:39 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), so gald the timer is at all zero’s without a game 7 around the corner!!!
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Jgomez Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 11:41 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Thanks for posting that! I got chills watching it. Seems a lot more realistic hearing Bob say we are “STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS” WOOOOO I LOVE IT!
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Kab Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 11:42 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Gave me chills man
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KC23 Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 11:48 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), I can’t wait to see the game with him calling it.
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ArchEcker Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 11:59 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Holy cow… I’m a grown man and that clip of Bob Miller just made me cry all over again. Thanks for posting it. I’m a hockey broadcaster myself, inspired to the career by Bob Miller. 927 games I’ve called in the NAHL… And there is no sweeter sound than hearing Bob say those beautiful words.
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Donald_S Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
Any word on when there will be a Bob and Jim call of the whole game 6? Is it going to be available on DVD, TV, Web?
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:40 pm
@Donald_S, No word. It hasn’t been decided what will happen last I heard.
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Purple and Gold Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), manly tears have been had
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rogiesbackup Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 1:02 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Paul anything interesting happening in TSC?? Maybe they’re hosting a banner there nobody knows about.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
@rogiesbackup, It’s a certainty but I don’t know when. I’d suspect not for a while. Summer? Next year?
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Belexes Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
Absolutely incredible!
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Kman Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
How great is that !
Thanks Paul !
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plywood Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 6:30 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), 66 years old, sitting in the Dallas airport and I’ve got huge tears after watching that my wife is cracking up. great stuff.
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First post since we won the Cup and I have a dilema already. I have called Wendy’s, IN-N-Out, Carls, McD’s, 5 Guys, BK, Del Taco, Subway, and just about every restaurant in the Yellow Pages with no luck. Can someone please tell me where I can get a crow dinner? THE PP WON THE CUP!! THE PP WON THE CUP!! I love crow!! Yes @Duncanz, I voted “Power play comes through.”
Had a great time hanging with @Vince inside Staples and then later with @Shotsongoal and @KopiBryant in Lot 10 after the game. So much love!!
LAPD was polite and professional and kept everyone safe and sane except for the non-hockey fans who were just there to cause trouble.
Can’t wait for Thursday!! PR8!!!
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Michael J. Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 11:41 am
@DesertKing,
Ha! How about that Kompon inspired powerplay that I called yesterday. OK, I was wrong in calling the Penner hat trick, but I did get it right predicting three goals on a major in the first
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Stuart Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 11:42 am
@Michael J., and I think I did call an offensive blowout too… but I think I said 4-2 Kings… GKG!!!
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Michael J. Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 11:44 am
@Stuart,
Going to parade? Love to meet some of you guys Thursday.
Stuart Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 11:52 am
@Michael J., yes sir!!! taking the wife and kids too! I doubt there will be tickets available for the 4 of us at 6pm, but we’ll be lined up along Fig. somewhere!!! We’ll need to find a meeting spot for sure!!! Can’t wait to cry all over again!
Michael J. Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 11:59 am
@Stuart,
email me mymillerv@gmail.com and I will send you my cell
Stuart Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
@Michael J., just shot you some mail!
Kopi Bryant Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 11:52 am
@DesertKing, Great meeting you too man, sorry we drank all the champagne before you got there.. lol… I’ll be in PR 17 on Thursday
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DesertKing Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
@Kopi Bryant,
It was great sharing the moment with you guys!
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LA_1968 Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
@DesertKing, When they put in 3 on that five minute power play you were the first person I thought of. They must have been saving it man.
@Kopi Bryant, You were there man? Sorry I missed you. Well, all you guys. To be honest I have no regrets. What a dream come true. My wife and son who loyally support the Kings, and faithfully followed me all over North America with this team this year deserved my undivided attention after the game.
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DesertKing Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:11 pm
@LA_1968,
Sorry, can’t type, got a feather stuck in my tooth!
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Kopi Bryant Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
@LA_1968, It was great meeting you and your family in Jersey man!
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Duncanz Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
@DessertKing,
Congratulations @Dessert!
This might be the first (and quite possibly the last) time we are ever in agreement.
I was surprised to open the poll and find people generally hadn’t taken the sentimental route and picked the “Crunch Factor” as the reason for the win.
I wonder if “Brown breaks the ice” was the first choice, the vote would have been slightly different.
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vinny Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
@DesertKing, Awesome sharing in that with you and your son too!
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PP Anybody? Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:42 pm
@DesertKing, After all my frustrations over our PP this season, Sure was a beautiful way to win it!
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Shotongoal Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 1:09 pm
@DesertKing, PR 4 on Thur we can relive this awesome memory again. I’m still pinching myself!!
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Loving it all. Been a lurker for several years on here, but the emotions of watching the kings for over 20 years finally win the cup has wrenched me from my shell. Thanks to Rich and all the insiders that feed my inner hockey geek.
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KC23 Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 11:49 am
@todd, Welcome todd … come join the King hockey geek central … and don’t be a stranger.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:14 pm
@todd,
Couldn’t say it any better than the ER man, @KC23.
Don’t be a stranger.
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Hey Rich…have you been to bed yet, or have you been up all night?
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Rich Hammond Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 11:45 am
@kevin, Slept from 5 until 8:45.
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Jgomez Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 11:48 am
@Rich Hammond, Awesome Rich! Enjoy your shortened summer
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Kenny44 Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
@Rich Hammond,
Was that p.m., as in wake me when it’s over? Haha! Outstanding work, Mr. Hammond! You have done a great service to the loyal with your efforts and dedication, and augmented our enjoyment of this remarkable Cup run exponentially.
Cheers, sir! I hope you have a dandy of a vacation waiting for you.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
@Rich Hammer & Tongs,
Hope your esophagus didn’t erupt all over the radio interview you had to do this morning!
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DesertKing Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
@Rich Hammond,
Nice job Rich, you made this special season even more special for all of us!
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MikeinTN Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:43 pm
@Rich Hammond, Thanks for being with the team and writing all those blog posts over the years. Get some rest when you can.
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Purple and Gold Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
@Rich Hammond, thanks for your time we all appreciate it
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IceGuy Reply:
June 13th, 2012 at 9:13 am
@kevin,
@Rich Hammond, your place in Kings History is secured with your photo of Bob Miller hoisting the Cup.
But I would like to add another thought to another photo of yours.
It’s the picture on the ice of Dustin Brown holding his son Cooper while Jake and Mason marvel at the Cup set before them. The look on those two boys’ faces is magical.
http://lakingsinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DSC00156.jpg
Thanks for that, and all you have done for the Kings, and for we Insiders.
I guess I’ll have to make you another coffee mug with the Cup on it!
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I still can’t believe it woke up and thought it was a dream
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STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS!!! WOooooo!
Thank you for your rejection of us, Mr. Kovulchuk! We couldn’t have done it without you
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DesertKing Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 11:38 am
@Jgomez,
Thank you Ryan Clowe (lying, cheating POC) for cheating and helping us to attain the 8th seed so we could face Vancouver ealry on and roll from there! STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS! wooooooooo hoooooooo!
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King Cobra Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
@DesertKing, Don’t forget good old Mike Smith!
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Stuart Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 11:38 am
@Jgomez, yes indeed!!! so glad he made “the right choice!!!”
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 11:38 am
@Jgomez, STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS!!!! Still cant not get tired of saying that!
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Regular lines on pp
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DesertKing Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
@neil,
Brilliant!
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Kenny44 Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
@neil, that was my personal hobby horse for a while. The Kings were just so much more assertive with the regular lines on the PP during the playoffs. Maybe with a training game to specialize, they’ll be able to dial in a PP unit. But it just never came together that way this season, and the regular lines were more effective. And both top lines have the main ingredients of a PP unit, anyway
Playmaker (Kopi, MR)
Power guy (Brown, Penner)
Slasher/Shooter (JW, JC)
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PP comes through for sure.
That dead horse came alive if only for five minutes, but WOW!
Still can’t believe that this happened last night. And I got my car back today!
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Stuart Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 11:42 am
@vplaza, happy days for sure brother!!!
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vplaza Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
@Stuart,
Yes, that’s for sure. Kings win the Cup. My car is running fine. And I also got my laptop back from a repair that I sent it out for. Good day today.
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Kab Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 11:43 am
@vplaza, Kompon is laughing at all of us somewhere
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DesertKing Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
@Kab,
While trying to line up another job! DS came through and changed the PP system and it worked. Can you pass the mustard, er Grey Poupon (we are the Stanley Cup Champions you know!), I have some more crow to finish.
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Kenny44 Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
@DesertKing, That first PP goal had Bernie Nichols written all over it. Move the puck and follow, move the puck and follow, bang. No school like the old school.
Stuart Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
@Kenny44, did you catch the breakdown by Mike Johnson on the nhl network? did the play justice!!! what a play by the cap, presenting his stick the entire time!!!
DesertKing Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
@Kenny44
Couldn’t have said it better!
Kenny44 Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
@Stuart,
That’s one of the things I remember about Bernie – always being ready to receive the puck and get the shot. Sometimes he’d take a “selfish” rap, but especially on the PP you need that shooter!
The joy, elation and jubilation will last the whole summer til we raise the banner. Watch the final minute of pure unadulterated insanity. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqCZpsaf7MQ
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Well, I took one for the team again last night and didn’t get to watch the game until it was almost over. That makes the Michael J.-less record 3-0 with 5-2, 4-0, and 6-1 victories.
I know what you are all thinking and you can forget it
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Jgomez Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 11:52 am
@Michael J., I had a good record at the 3 games I went to. Game 3 vs St. Louis and PHX were amazing wins. And of course, the most important game of my life: Game 6 vs NJ to win the Cup!
The STANLEY CUP! WE”RE CHAMPIONS!!!! I LOVE IT
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OK, is there a meeting place for insiders who are going to the parade? I wanna picture of all you foolish fans together in 1 photo. Can someone help me out here?
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Michael J. Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 11:46 am
@Dominick (defrim65),
I don’t know downtown very well. I too want to meet you and others I haven’t met yet.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 11:48 am
@Dominick (defrim65), We have to get tickets somehow to get into the LA Live area, which would be the ideal place to meet. I don’t know if that can be arranged through Rich. Maybe 50 tickets set aside for some of us. Otherwise, it will be a rush at 6pm to get them.
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Forum Gold Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), I am going to try for 4 at 2pm. Would love to attend the parade I have been talking about on this site for months. GO KINGS GO!!!
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Forum Gold Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
@Forum Gold, No luck. Can you help Rich?
DesertKing Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
Season ticket holders are already getting there tickets. Maybe Rich could arrange for some to get some extras made available for non-season ticket holders. If possible, meeting on the east sideof the JW Marriott on the nrth sideof LA Live might work for a big group wanting a picture since it is a large open area with no shops or restaurants fronting it.
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MikeinTN Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
@Dominick (defrim65), I wish I could make it to the parade. But too bad I’m on the other side of the country.. Enjoy it for all of us whom are out of town!
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45 years of frustration out the door. Congrats to the Kings and all the fans. We are now the Kings of the NHL.
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Hey Rich, will you be in the parade? Or, will you be driving the Munters float?
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WOW! I just listened to the CBC call of the game! Such class. NBC-how can I say this without sounding negative- you are not good! If you have not heard the CBC call of the third period, find it and listen, you will enjoy. With about 1:30 left they stopped talking so you could here the crowd! They mentioned that the win was for Bob Miller, and the triple crown line, and several past Kings.
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Michael J. Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 11:51 am
@Kevco,
Can you give us a link?
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KDinUT Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
@Michael J., I just saw it on NHL Network – they’re replaying the NBC call now and I’m hoping the 5 pm (MDT) replay will be CBC again . . . have the DVR set. Kevco is right, the ending was much better than listening to the NBC guys ramble.
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Kenny44 Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
@Kevco, Watching the replay, the one thing I noticed that NBC was really good at was showing slo-mo’s of the Devils coaches cursing the officials.
DeBore totally has Tourette’s! What a brave effort to overcome that and become a successful NHL coach.
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I voted “OTHER”. It was the fans baby!!! Staples was rockin’ and we let our team know last night was the night to get the job done. GKG!!
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Duncanz Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
@Josh M,
@DessertKing, did you change your screen name???
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Key……….game 1 vancouver!
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Kenny44 Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
@neil, I think the last two games against the Sharks, and especially the Clowe incident, helped steel the Kings for the playoff run. No matter what happens, play through. Their focus, determination, and discipline maddened their opponents in each series. The Devils took longer to push over the mental edge, but when they finally broke last night it was an epic meltdown.
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Pili Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
@neil, That was a real eye opener wasn’t it? I had never given up but that first playoff win was explosive as far as our confidence level.
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Coach Mike Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
@neil, Agreed…..specifically, the moment that Brown leveled Sedin.
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The world can officially end now….I have lived to see my Kings hoist Lord Stanley!!! This was an amazing run and I love you all!!!!! Never thought sulking like a little baby could be so fun! Thank you Rich for your amazing coverage and hard work and thank you Insiders for being FAMILY!!!!! GKG!
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DesertKing Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
@BrokeKingsFan,
Tomorrow’s Headline:
King’s Win Cup, Peace In the Middle East!
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JGSmall Reply:
June 13th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
@BrokeKingsFan, Well played Mayans, well played.
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The 3 keys for the summer will be
A. Ducksfans just lost their only arguement of self entitlement in any hockey argument with Kingsfans.
B. Troll Habs fans! How can Montreal improve over the summer so we can meet them in the finals next season?
C. I’m finally able to the cup. Now I just got to get close to it.
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DesertKing Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
@Dominick (defrim65),
Dude, WE GOT THE CUP!!!
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puck73 Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
@DesertKing, …..and Kompon is still currently employed.
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DesertKing Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
@puck73,
Once the champagne wears off…. Are you going to be there Thursday? Even Matt was asking if you were going to be there.
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:14 pm
@puck73,
Jamie ‘Power Play’ Kompon, Stanley Cup Champion.
Duncanz Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
@purge73,
I hereby dub him,
“Sir James of Komponia”
For all eternity a knight of the Sutter Roundtable!
Hmm, hungry for pizza all of a sudden for some reason ….
Forum Gold Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
@Dominick (defrim65), It will be cool at the NHL Draft when each team comes to the podium and congratulates the Los Angeles Kings on winning the Stanley Cup. GO KINGS GO!!!
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Kenny44 Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
@Dominick (defrim65),
Re number A – even better, we got the Cup before the Nuks. I’m surprised they’re not rioting over that right now.
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DesertKing Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:14 pm
@Kenny44,
And before San Jose. You know that DL is loving life right now and looking north with a big $#!+ eating grin on his face.
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Kenny44 Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
@DesertKing, Great point – especially after the way holdouts spoiled his tenure there and people made noises about a repeat of the problem with Doughty.
Hey Thornton, how do you like them kisses?
..a day later and I still can’t believe it happened. The whole city is still buzzing. Went to my daughter’s elementary school graduation and all everyone could talk about are the Kings and the cup!
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There was a riot last night?
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puck73 Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
@MOSH, Only riot last night happened in the living rooms of depressed Laker fans who are used to having all the attention themselves. Instead, they had to put up with this boring hockey that no one cares about, and decided to riot on their own property.
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Kenny44 Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:11 pm
@puck73, And in Vancouver – we got the Cup before the Nuks!
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
@Kenny44,
There are some very happy people up there though… http://bit.ly/L3WC2f
Go Willie!
And THANK YOU for resigning with the Kings! I think you made the right decision and hope that one day you can win the…oh, wait…never mind!
Rich are you going to do a Key 3 for the entire season?
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
@Bob Bobson,
Easy:
1. Sutter
2. Carter
3. Quick
Answer: Quick
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DesertKing Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
Agreed, kept us in there pre-Sutter and pre-Carter. He was the foundation.
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New poll…will Stoll get a new contract?….I think he was an unsung hero personally
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Stuart Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
@ravens, he’s got to stay!!! How can he walk away from SoCal after becoming a Champion??? I said it last night, he’s a HOF 3rd line center!!! it’s his role to own!
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wideleft Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
@Stuart, Not a matter of him walking away, but if the organization wants to sign him. Not only Stolly, but Penner as well. You not sign both with the possibility of signing Parise? I got the feeling when asked that he wants to test th waters.When he picks playing for his high school team over playing in N.J. kind of tells me the writing on the wall. If he bolts, they can adore the cherry picker all to himself
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fsd1 Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
@wideleft, dont want parise on this team.
Stuart Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
@wideleft, I can’t see the Kings making the push for Parise anymore. That ship has sailed… I say sign Stoll back over Penns… if Penns would set his ego aside and take a super hometown discount, then possibly, otherwise let that space get taken by someone else.
todd Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
@ravens,
+1 Especially in the SCF. He was one of the few guys who pushed hard every game, all game.
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nykingfan Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
@ravens,
I hope he comes back…I don’t think it would be wise to bring back Penner but that’s for another day.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
@ravens,
If there was no such thing as a salary cap, yes. But the reality is, unless Stoll and Penner take a hometown discount, they are likely gone.
I hope not though. I’d keep Stoll over Penner.
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STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS AT LAST!!
hah, found a pretty funny “Bitch Please” with Brown and Philip Anschutz
http://9gag.com/gag/4466412
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After looking at the video, I must say that Brodeur and the Devils were a class act in the handshake line. Nice moment there between Brodeur and Quick. Someone mentioned a few days ago about the passing of the torch and it looks like they were right.
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Kenny44 Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
@DesertKing, All their bile was spent at the officials during the game. Dropping all the bombs from the bench – I can’t believe he got away with launching the CS.
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DesertKing Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
@Kenny44,
Sticks and stones (or pucks) may break my bones but words will never hurt me!
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Kman Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
@DesertKing,
@Jess called the “passing of torch”, quite emphatically as I remember. Called it early in the Devils/Rangers series.
Helluva call Jess !
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Enjoying the moment now, think I had too much adrenalin flowing last night – only got a little sentimental and weepy, but it really hits hard watching video clips and game replays.
Will be great this fall when we get to see “Stanley Cup Summer!”
WOOOHOOO!!!!!
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Duncanz Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
@KDinUT,
You must be there and post some photos of the day the Cup spends touring Salt Lake City, courtesy of the Lewie tabernacle squire, TL #22!
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I never loved a Kings player more than I did Rob Scuderi last night after taking that brutal vicious hit.
The look on his face.
The team said you are not going to take that in vain!!!
1, 2, 3 goals it is. 2nd period, the warrior Rob is back in the game!!!
Love Rob Scuderi, what a hero!!
Love our team!!! Stanly Cup Champions of the World!!!
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Kenny44 Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
@King Cobra, Of all the Kings to target, the Devils picked the wrong man. The Piece is universally respected and loved. Seeing him hurt like that really focused the Kings on making the Devils pay in the worst way.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
@Kenny44,
Piece and Love!
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Kenny44 Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
@Dumbkas,
As always, whether you’re bummin’ or hummin’, you’re selling clever by the pound!
Duncanz Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
@Funny44
That’s humorous.
I was toying with changing your moniker as well but figured I ought to maintain some decorum in respect to your fine post.
Last time I make THAT mistake!
Kenny44 Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 2:03 pm
@Duncanz, The greatest respect is when you play your game, my friend
Your contributions here always catch my attention and I’m almost always glad I stop to read.
So, what did you lift with both hands to celebrate?
Pili Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
@King Cobra, When I saw Scuds back on the ice was thre first time i teared up last night. That was a truly emotional night for all of us. Congratulations to everybody in the organization and to all the Insiders.
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We are now truely the KINGS of the NHL. I think the days of all UFA’s signing with us are over. Who wouldnt want to play for the Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings? These are the best of times!!!!
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King Alex Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
@King Alex, make that not signing with us. Enjoy the parade everyone! I won’t be able to attend due to work and the fact that nobody can cover for me. It’s all good though as I was at every home playoff and final games!
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Duncanz Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
@King Alex,
Will miss you and will therefore celebrate double in your honor!
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King Alex Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
@Duncanz, Thanks! I know you will. We certainly have waited for this moment for all our lives. My Gawd, I just kinda quoted Phil Collins! Hope to meet you and the other Insiders soon!
nykingfan Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
@King Alex,
I thought about that after the game last night. Now it’s players wanting to come to LA to play with a winner.
It was also great listening to Mike Richards talk about how he loves playing for the Kings and how this is more of a family than a team. …not too often you would hear that from players before.
The fact that we’re so young and have a brilliant GM and a winnig resume, makes me think this can go on for quite some time.
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King Alex Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
@nykingfan, Being at the game was just like a giant family reunion. Hugs & high fives from everyone and anyone all game long and well into the night! I am just so proud of our little team that could right now as I am to call all you Insiders my extended family! All of us in the Kingdom deserve this!
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nykingfan Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
@King Alex,
I consider you guys all my extended family.
we argue over 82 games a year including off season moves, but in the end we proved that we all have one thing in common tyhat rises above all:
An Amazing love for the LA Kings!
you guys are the best. Enjoy the parade..I’ll certainly be there in spirit with you all.
Duncanz Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
@nykingfan, +10
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nykingfan Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
@Duncanz,
thank you my friend!!
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
@nykingfan,
It is so hard to repeat, especially nowadays. But with what this team and franchise has gone through, coupled with how young the nucleus is, there’s no other team with as good a chance. I’m just ecstatic we aren’t the Blackhawks of 2 years ago. And for that Mr. Lombardi, I thank you, thank you, thank you!
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nykingfan Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
you’re right about it being so difficult to repeat. I can’t say that we will repeat, but the days of blowing up the roster and starting over are now a thing of the past.
This team will not take a backseat to any team when the discussion comes up as far as who’s the best team and organization in hockey.
The Los Angeles Kings have finally reached the top of the mountain and our flag is waving proudly from the top of the NHL landscape.
ALL OF THE ABOVE!!!! Will add stifling defense allowing very few shots. They all played awesome last night. Also Jeff “BIG GAME” Carter, Justin “JW” Williams, Kinger, Lewie. Heck the whole team really stepped up. Most of all, can’t say enough about JQ. Without him we would not be having this glorious moment in the sun. The only negative I can find is the Bob & Foxy weren’t calling the game, but so glad they will get their names on Lord Stanley’s Cup. A HUGE congrats to the 2012 LA Kings! Thank you for the greatest sports memory of my life. Will never forget it…because it’s the Cup!!!
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Because I know how much you guys like to stalk the Kings, here’s a link to see what they’ll be doing for the next couple of weeks:
http://www.hhof.com/htmlSTCjournal/exSCJ_2012.shtml
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Duncanz Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
@Wilmonde,
Saved the app already.
Cheers!
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The key was having Mr. Lombardi put this team together. Thank you Mr. Lombardi! Glad you’re working for us rather than San Jose!
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
@Gary,
And to think he was ‘this close’ to possibly getting fired. What an amazing ride. I bet he’s in more shock this morning than any of us.
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gary Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Haha true! There is always luck involved but Dean put this team in a position where luck was a lesser factor. Thanks also to Mr. Liewicke, and ownership, for sticking to the plan!
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Duncanz Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
@Gary,
Should hereby be referred to as,
“Lord Lombardi of Los Angeles” !!!!!!
Nuff said!
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gary Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
@Duncanz, yep, his legacy is secure!
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 1:00 pm
@Gary, Imagine how close this team may have been to getting dismantled. If they hadn’t gone on quite the run they did in March, they could have missed the playoffs, and I know a lot of people here would have called for some heads.
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gary Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, yep in his position he sbould get credit or criticism for the overall performance of the team. Thing is, he laid out a plan and was allowed to follow it. This run should have happened, but what is surprising is the way it happened, the records broken and just the sheer dominance by tbis team in this cap era. Absolutely the most surprising and satisfying championship I could have imagined. Well, maybe beating the Ducks along the way would have been more tasty, but winning the cup in a more dominating manner than that 07 powerhouse team will have to suffice.
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Our blogs are uplifting beautifully monotonous. I may head over to read how NJ fans see what just went down. Thank you Kings!
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Thanks to Eddie the Jet, Cowboy Flett, Real Lemieux, Giles Marotte, Bob Pulford, Bob Berry, Eddie Shack, Whitey Whiting, Butch Goring and all the others on that 1970-71 team that turned me on to hockey as a high school senior. Hope these pioneers who are still living will relish this moment as much as all of us early Kings fans. The seed was planted by these incredible athletes who were also real people and not primadonnas. Buying the old nosebleed tickets and walking down to sit behind the glass at the old Forum will never be possible again.
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I’m still in tears! This Cup is for all of the players, coaches, staff, alumni, die hard King fans (especially those of us since the 1970′s), Daryl, Jim, Nick and Bob. I went to my first Kings game in 1972 with my dad and brother and have been hooked on this team since then, through thick and thin. I just wish my brother, who passed away a few years ago, was here to experience the Cup. It was so surreal last night at Staples seeing the Cup being presented live.
What did Daryl Evans see in this team at his Legends Night in January when he predicted the Kings would win a Cup? Who really thought it would happen this year? Doesn’t matter because the Kings are the Stanley Cup Champions!!
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I got tickets from a friend. People are obviously buying 4 (maximum) and giving them out. If you know people with season tickets ask them….
Also my wife got an email stating she could get them at 2pm (not 6pm)
if we have extra I will be sure to give them to whoever needs them at LA Live.
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That’s weird. I just went to Wikipedia and looked up Stanley Cup Champions and the Kings are on the list. http://bit.ly/OtAxrV
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), they updated it the first thing when the Kings won the Cup..They do it fast
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
@KingsFanFTW, LOL. Yep. Was joking that they had made a mistake.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), LOL wow u fail
The New Jersey blog, as you would expect has a lot of posts saying Bernier’s penalty was unwarranted. In any case, those are the kinds of subjective decisions that can go either way. The penalty didn’t cost them the game. The fact that they melted down and allowed not one, not two, but THREE goals “killing” it, did.
Here is what I posted to their blog:
I am an ecstatic Kings fan who wanted to drop in on your blog to say a few things. You guys played with a lot of class and a lot of heart. Like us, nobody picked you to have gone to the finals. We took a 3 games to none lead and your team refused to roll over and die. And while we can’t say enough about Quick you have one hell of a goaltender yourselves.
You were by far our toughest opponent and I just wanted to let you all know that.
Posted by HockeyNerd on 06/12 at 03:45 PM
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Canadian King Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
@HockeyNerd, thats is taking the high road, nice classy post!
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
@HockeyNerd, I can sorta get the gripe about the other hit on the same shift, but my God! If you run someone’s head into the glass so that his head bleeds from two places, how is that not a major and a gamer?
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
(from behind, of course)
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Great post, by the way. I’ve tried to make sure to give them props too, because do think (aside from losing it a couple times) they deported themselves well and represented their organization well–particularly not folding when down 3-0.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
@HockeyNerd,
Very classy post. Nicely done.
I would have ended it with… “Oh and one last thing. New Jersey SUCKS!”
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DesertKing Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
I thought someone copyrighted that for a coupe of days ago……..
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rogiesbackup Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 1:11 pm
@HockeyNerd, Devils sure don’t take a “likin’” to adversity to well as they’ve shown in that so-called “non” call on stoll. Had that been the Kings….they would just keep going forward and NOT take a retaliatory penalty. Seriously!! These “kids,” as sutter says, are MEN!!!!
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DesertKing Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
@HockeyNerd,
We win the Cup and develop instant class. Nice post!
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Foxy was right…..the kings are closer to the cup then the ducks!
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SOOOOO glad I put that $100 bet on the Kings during frozen furry. Anyways congrats all, we have been waiting a long time for this and it is well deserved. Great playing by everyone last night, we showed up to win it all! 2012 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS: LOS ANGELES KINGS, wow has a nice ring to it eh?
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Lake Forest Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
@Canadian King, what were the odds at that time?
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DesertKing Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
@Canadian King,
So Iguess you are buying us all dinner next September in Vegas?
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For fear of upsetting the hockey gods, I avoided using the word “destiny,” but in March it seemed to me that the playoffs were inevitable, and as early as the Vancouver series, the “d-word” came to mind.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 1:00 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Now do you fear the word ‘dynasty?’ Cuz it’s coming to my mind now!
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), I liked Sutter’s subtle approach: “Let’s try it again!”
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 1:02 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Remember, the real upside of this team is it’s supposed to be far from one-and-done. They should be contenders for some time.
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rogiesbackup Reply:
June 12th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), EXACTLY!!!! That’s the fact…..look at the age of our players and the list of talented prospects.
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I picked other…being me. I said it would be 5-1 with the 1st intermission being 2-0. Brown, Carter and Kopi would score.Close enough.Words cannot describe how amazing it was to just sit there (at staples) during the 3rd period, not worrying if a bad bounce would send this back to N.J., and just soak it in, waiting for the celebration to begin.Thinking of all the past Kings who couldn’t get the cup, and thinking this toothless wonder of a kid (love you Brownie)is the one to guide us to the promise land, not Dionne, not Gretz, not Luc…go figure, ehhhh.
To all my fellow long suffering Insiders, its been a year to remember. It wasn’t that long ago we were calling for the heads of many. The best signing was acquiring bitter beer face man…what’s his name? Happy summer to all following the Cup. And remember, only 3 months (now) until Frozen Fury.
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I did NOT want the night to end so I went to bed at 5AM!!!!!
“We have the cup, we have the cup, we have the cup!!!” YAAAAAAHHHHHH!!
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You guys if you can get a chance, re-watch the game with CBC….so much better and no east coast cheerleading until you play against a canadien team. LOL
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I said before the playoffs that the big differences in the series would be on special teams, specifically because the kill was so dominant and the power play was so pathetic. I figured when the trend changed, and power plays were scored on (or short-handers, which are rare enough) it would be a big deal. I’ll pat myself on the back and claim to have been right.
What I didn’t predict is that the two-minute minor would continue to be anemic through most of the playoffs and the short-handers wouldn’t continue past the first couple rounds. The biggest surprise was that the two-man advantages, double-minors and majors were statistically exceptional for the Kings, and like champions, they saw the opportunities to put the boot to the other teams throats, and did so.
Of course seasoned Kings fans remember that sort of thing happening to them far too often. It think seeing that sort of thing in the early series’ is what made me think of “the D word.”
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Did anyone get two extra tickets to the rally that they are not going to use, or at least 1????? I was able to sign on for the 2pm pre-sale but all but 1 ticket was gone. I got the one ticket but I need one for Gene too. Any help would be great. My email is dani455@yahoo.com……… Thanks, Danielle
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Looking for the option “It was just LA’s night!”
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