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Thanks for saying that Quick. My thoughts exactly!
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kb Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 5:35 pm
@Mikey J., hahaha Loved it!
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kb Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 5:35 pm
@Mikey J., hahaha Loved it!
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Look at these F’n guys!! Love that!
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Kissmyblarneystones Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
@Marty’s Knuckles,
You can take the boy out of the east coast, but you can’t take the east coast out of the boy!!
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I can’t wait to go home tonight and watch the parade I DVR’ed. Man, it is still hard to beleive.
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Slava looks like Willie Mitchell’s 15 year old kid. LOL
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Who is the best hockey team in the world?
The L.A. Kings are…
From hopeless to hopeful to winners…
What a ride…What a dream come true…
Thank you Kings..
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For Quickie’s amazing use of the english language……………..a song.
http://youtu.be/8hnMbFg05Ao
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What’s Doughty’s problem??? This is Los Angeles. And it’s OUR day. Lose the Toronto Blue Jay hat.
What an arrogant jerk….
And I’m an Angel fan.
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Lithium Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 4:14 pm
@dahack11 Some people just have to complain about SOMETHING. Sit back and enjoy it why don’t you? Did Doughy not give his all on the ice? For YOUR entertainment. What more do you want from the guy? Now you want to control what kind of hat he wears on his own time? Give me a break. Go watch the basketball game or something. Who’s really the arrogant jerk?
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Mel Powell Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 4:16 pm
@dahack11, I respect Drew for it. That’s his childhood team. He’s a fan. If I moved to Dallas, I’d still be wearing my Kings stuff. At least he did wear a Dodger Cap at the Dodger game.
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RobSD Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
@Mel Powell,
True that on the dodger hat. Drive grew up a Kings fan and jays fan. He brought us our first cup and played like the all star we hoped. I’d rather have him in an LA hat… But I’ll let it slide. He’s 22! I was a little bastard at 22… Still am actually. Voynov looks like a baby!
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dahack11 Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 4:25 pm
@RobSD, Totally understand Mel…..& thanx for making my point w/ “the little bastard” comment.
that was my first thought….
Am i glad DD play’s for us? Of course! does it bother me he’s a Blue Jays diehard fan? Absolutely not. But there’s a time & place for everything.
DD’s a man on the ice…..but a VERY immature 22 year old off of it.
McSorleyfan Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 5:20 pm
@RobSD, a los Angeles hat, NOT an Anaheim hat!
SpencerMaze Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 4:24 pm
@dahack11, I have zero problem with DD wearing that cap. No problem at all. Obviously it meant a lot to him to wear that hat. Drew was instrumental in this Championship so maybe we can cut the man a little slack regarding what friggin’ hat he’s wearing!!!!!!
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dahack11 Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
@SpencerMaze, Since when does doing the “right thing” take a backseat, just b/c a player plays for our team????
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egmorris Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
@SpencerMaze, yeah – maybe that’s his hometown tribute. maybe a shout out to his dad, or friends, or family back home. who knows. we dont. I think greene and quick really like those dodger hats though, which I love.
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loskingpride Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
@egmorris, Heidi and Patrick talked about it at the beginning of the parade. It’s his lucky hat and that’s why he always wears it.
KINGSFAN4LIFE Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 4:25 pm
@dahack11, its his lucky f`n hat, maybe he should throw that good luck charm out and see how we ” KINGS” do next season!…
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Deke'r Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 4:27 pm
@dahack11, ….screw baseball…
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dahack11 Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
@Deke’r, it’s not ABOUT baseball Deke’r……
It’s about respect. The city of Los Angeles has waited a LONG time for this parade. It’s ABOUT the city of Los Angeles. It’s not about baseball or Drew Doughty.
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CMaldo Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 6:54 pm
@dahack11, The Los Angeles Kings have won the Stanley Cup.
Read that sentence back to yourself and question whether or not a players apparel should make a difference.
I wouldnt care if the entire team wore caps from clubs that have nothing to do with LA, as long as they play their heart out for the silver and black.
Don’t let a cap ruin a moment that alot of us have waited for most of our lives.
Just my opinion.
mrbrett7 Reply:
June 15th, 2012 at 7:35 am
@dahack11, I think you need to take your own advice. Seriously…do you honestly care if he is streaking naked on the bus?
LA is a city of transplants…I sincerely doubt anyone even really noticed.
Robert R Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 5:56 pm
@dahack11, You made a big deal because a player wore a certain cap.
Amazing.
Grow up.
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Joe Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 5:57 pm
@dahack11, I think It was Toronto Who had Sent Doughty the Hat to specifically wear In Interviews ect., Toronto even got Mad at Doughty for not wearing It once In an Interview, That’s Why. But I agree just because Toronto Is basically making him wear It, lol.
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KindSir Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 6:37 pm
@dahack11, Guess what bud? The angels aren’t even a part of Los Angeles. So who’s the arrogant jerk now? Why don’t you support your Los Angeles Dodgers not those frauds from ANAHEIM who wish they were in LA
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mrbrett7 Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 7:48 pm
@dahack11, I moved from LA to Denver…by your logic, I should be an Avalanche fan. 30 years of bleeding Kings means nothing to people like you.
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dahack11 Reply:
June 15th, 2012 at 9:44 am
@mrbrett7, Where did i say ANYTHING about changing who he roots for??? In fact, I specifically mentioned that i had NO PROBLEM w/ him rooting for the Blue Jays.
My problem is this is a LOS ANGELES parade for the citizens of LOS ANGELES.
Not one player on the Kings grew up in, or anywhere near, Los Angeles. Only a few were even born in the USA. Yet ONLY one chose to wear a hat representing another city. ALL other players had better sense & chose to RESPECT the host city.
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Kings win, Ducks lose Reply:
June 15th, 2012 at 10:13 pm
@dahack11, He’s 22 years old for crying out loud… Give the guy a break!
Darryl Sutter was just awesome throwing punches.
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James R Reply:
June 15th, 2012 at 8:37 am
@Mikey J., I wish I could hang out with that guy at a bar.
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Hard to believe Voynov’s old enough to drink that beer!
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Mikey J. Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
@simonsez, I’m so proud of him. If you think about what he’s done. He made everything possible as far as the team being able to slot everything into place. Enjoy that beer, or Vodka for he is Russian.
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Deke'r Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
@Mikey J., …its wodka…drink lots of wodka…then womit!!…
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Mikey J. Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
@Deke’r, Then chase it with a wodka bar!
Robert R Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 5:59 pm
@Deke’r, Pricrasna!
(That’s “excellent” in Russian)
SpencerMaze Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
@simonsez, Quicker too. He looks like he’s 15 without the beard
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Penner seems to want to come back…
Interesting dilema…
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Bob Bobson Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
@SLIM, I would take him and his physical play on a year to year basis at a lower cap hit. Seems like contract years are the only time he plays hard.
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RobSD Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 4:24 pm
@Bob Bobson,
I disagree. With the exception of the playoffs, he blew. 2 years, 4 million. He already had his payday contract. Hope he had a prenup.
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SpencerMaze Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
@SLIM, Yes it is isn’t it? I have a feeling Dean will let him walk but boy he was certainly instrumental in winning this deal wasn’t he??
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Robert R Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 6:09 pm
@SLIM, This is a 20-man unit, the Kings, and sometimes tinkering with it–to make it “better”–ends up making it worse. Yeah the numbers weren’t great for Penner this year, but maybe he brings more to the table than we realize. Had he really been a liability, would Coach have used him in the postseason? Wouldn’t his minutes drastically dropped off? What does he contribute to the “room”? Had the team fallen short, we could say that we’ve got to step it up. We didn’t fall short–say hallelujah!–so I’m a little leery of changes. My 2 cents.
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F-bomb Quick fastest slang in the west. To be honest he is right expletive and all. Patrick O Neal has to apologize. Like we’ve never heard that to describe a sports team before.
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Kenny44 Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
@Bonvivant1,
Personally, I was more offended by some of the footwear. Bacchanalia in Birkenstocks!
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Steve W Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
@Kenny44, And Quickie’s shorts!
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Mikey J. Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 4:48 pm
@Bonvivant1, Sure glad Heidi got to do the interviews. As far as Quick is concerned, he must of had his mind on more important things like winning the Stanley Cup.
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Has Mitchie adopted VV? lol
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Loved the email Luc read from Marcel Dionne, “Now I can die with my head up.” Was teary eyed the whole time I just can’t wait for the draft and free agency now.
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Bob Bobson Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 4:11 pm
@LuckyNumber20, One of the nicest things I have ever heard. It is great to hear how much the Kings meant to so many people.
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….could’t make it….looks like a great time….GKG!!
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The best part is the little kids with kings shirts on. The other day I was in macys and they had a kings stanley cup gear section. a little kid walked by asking her mom to buy her a shirt. great stuff.
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RobSD Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
@FKA PakiFro,
This will spawn a new generation of fans!!
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This year’s Kings captured the essence of what the late John Wooden understood better than just about anyone, the importance of teamwork and comraderie in winning championships. Everyone is quick to point out the spectacular plays by Kopitar, Carter, Richards, Williams, Brown and Doughty. Perhaps less noticed, but equally important was the relentless work of Lewis, Stoll, King, Fraser, Penner on the forecheck and Greene, Scuderi and Mitchell blocking shots and taking lumps to clear the puck from the Kings’ end. Congratulations to this fabulous team. I’ve been on board as a Kings’ fan for 40 years and have never been prouder. Have a great, restful and safe off season Kings players, and then let’s get ready to rock and roll again in 2012-13. What a high!
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SpencerMaze Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
@john, Well said Bro, well said
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Joe Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 6:11 pm
@SpencerMaze, Ditto, lol
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puddle Reply:
June 15th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
@john, It’s funny, I just wrote a really long blog post how each player had his moment in the spotlight, and it’s one of the reasons I love these Kings. Just click on my name if it sounds like an interesting read
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That speech was straight from the heart f bomb and all.Loved it!!
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As Im not in the States, thank you Rich for these pics. Try explaining choking back tears at my desk at 9 AM to my colleagues. Ahh as Quickie would say, eff em.
And to the Kings, Thank You!
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Duncanz Reply:
June 15th, 2012 at 7:23 am
@Australian King,
Good on ya, Digga!
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Fantastic day. Parade should have driven a little slower. Loved hearing Bob’s call of the final seconds. Can’t wait for the DVD!
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Pamic13 Reply:
June 18th, 2012 at 6:43 pm
@todd, agreed! they drove WAY to fast!
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Please, ANYONE. I’m begging…
I live in Denver, and could not afford to come out for the parade/rally. I set it up to record on NHL Network, and because those idiots can’t get their act together, it didn’t tape. I missed just about the ENTIRE thing.
I’m begging…does anyone know if the parade and rally will be available for purchase at any time soon?
Please!
Please email me at mrbrett7@yahoo.com if you know anything…
Thank you
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LA_1968 Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 4:12 pm
@mrbrett7, I might be able to setup a stream later. BUT, do you have satellite with FSW? They are showing the whole thing again right now.
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mrbrett7 Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 5:50 pm
@LA_1968, i don’t, no
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@Rich Hammond,
I have a few days of threads to go through still. I just want to know if YOU raised the cup?
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Can you get a copy of Jeff Carter’s photo of YOU, Rich? (assuming you’re the one who took this one)
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Somewhere out there Terry Murray has got to be a little glassy eyed.
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And they say Quickie isn’t comfortable speaking in public….He sure sounded comfortable to me! LOL
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Moondoggie Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 4:23 pm
GKG!!!!!!!!! Congratz boyz, never thought I’d live to see it, been waiting 45 years….WAY TO GO BOYZ!!!! GKG!!!!
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Quick loosens up a bit and look out. Gotta love the guy.
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The whole of event was much better than I thought it would be. I pictured something like at fan fest, but this was a packed Staples house and about as loud as it was during any game. Great fun, great fans and a great team.
Highlights for me … DS fist pumps, Luc’ email from Dionne, hearing the last period of game 6 with Bob Miller and Fox calling it.
What an epic end to an epic year.
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todd Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
@KC23, Still riding it. Fist pumps were awesome! I’m pretty sure DS had a few with the boys, right?
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McSorleyfan Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 5:27 pm
@KC23, Looking forward to doing it again over the next few years with our INSIDERS Crew!
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FiG17 Reply:
June 14th, 2012 at 6:13 pm
@KC23,
Agree with all of the above. DS’s fist pumps were absolutely my favorite. But I’ll add one more… what Brownie said about Bob Miller.
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Been a sports fan my whole life. Watched all the sports and saw lots of stuff, but there ain’t nothing like this! I’m bawling my eyes out like a baby! I don’t know if these guys truly understand how much pain and suffering they’ve relieved. I know there’s matters in life that are much greater than a game, but along with a lot of other people, I know from now that I will RIP when the time comes. The Kings hoisting the Stanley Cup was a dream I’ve had since being a kid! God save the Kings! Thank you all!!!
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I wish I could have talked to some of YOU great Kings fans at the parade/rally. (Everyone that I talked to said they were NOT familiar with LAKingsInsider.com)
I probably walked past some of you, but did not know who anyone was.
Too bad some of those jerseys couldn’t have had like your Insiders nicknames on the back of them instead of Kopi, Brown and Quickie.
Oh well. A magical day.
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My best moment was Brownie calling out his only bad moment of the playoffs — not having Bob call the playoffs.. and finals. Bob was obviously touched, and that was really cool right there. I also thought someone should have tapped TM on the back.. Taylor got his shout out for smart early drafting .. TM got us from A to W.. and DS from X to Z. This team had no real problems scoring goals until we lost SG.. DL filled that spot and away we went.. defense and GT was always playoff ready.. so TM deserves some real credit for the last few years of development (who knows how far we go w/Kopi last year).
Great week for me and for the 38 years since I’ve been going.. since they wore yellow pants.
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Go Kings Go!
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Willie and VV = papa bear with bear cub!
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