A few things… First, the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Stanley Cup Journal page has been updated with a few photos from the Kings’ championship parade and rally. Before all that started, the Kings took their team photo, as well as the above neat photo. Take a look at the team photo, because it’s a rarity. Standing in for Dean Lombardi, who was unavailable to be in the photo at that time, is Jeff Moeller, the team’s senior director of communications. The official photo, thanks to photo editing, will have Lombardi’s mug there.
Hockey Hall of Fame Stanley Cup Journal
Also, a couple items. First, you probably remember how Jonathan Quick’s 2-year-old daughter, Madison, became the star of the Game 6 postgame press conference. In a People.com item, Quick talked about his daughter’s newfound fame. Also, speaking of fame, in an NHL.com story, actor Matthew Perry talked about hosting a Stanley Cup party at his house over the weekend and his long-time, real-life “role’’ as a Kings fan.
Thanks, Rich, I am sure the rest of the NHL doesn’t spoil its fans with coverage like this.
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Not to change the subject….
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Kingsfanone Reply:
June 19th, 2012 at 9:13 pm
@JackKentCooke,
Yup. Just did!
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lowegirl Reply:
June 19th, 2012 at 9:23 pm
@JackKentCooke,
It’s all about opportunity. Ridic.
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Any news on DD?
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luc20rules Reply:
June 19th, 2012 at 9:27 pm
@Duncanz, I heard he was seen being driven in a White Ford Bronco. People are ticked because its being broadcast over the NBA Finals.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 19th, 2012 at 9:54 pm
@luc20rules,
Darn it! Where’s Johnnie Cochran when you need him?
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CB14 Reply:
June 19th, 2012 at 9:57 pm
@Duncanz, 6 feet under.
luc20rules Reply:
June 20th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
@Duncanz, Let’s get Jackie Chiles as defense counsel.
DesertKing Reply:
June 19th, 2012 at 10:03 pm
@Duncanz,
Remember the good old days when we wondered where Gagne was?
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Duncanz Reply:
June 19th, 2012 at 10:20 pm
@DDessertKing,
We can do the Insider endo
We can dance and sing
When it’s said and done we haven’t told you a thing
We all know that DD’s King
Give us dirty laundry!
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Cruiznblue Reply:
June 19th, 2012 at 10:18 pm
@Duncanz,
someone is trying to gain some attention in LA…if I had my guess at it.
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LA_1968 Reply:
June 19th, 2012 at 11:38 pm
@Duncanz, It was the same female that Justin Bieber got pregnant when he was 15.
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I would like to go on record as saying I was wrong to complain about starting in Europe, and having both games there count as home games. As I look back just about everything had to happen the way it did for the Kings to make this perfect run. The Kings did everything they could and DL rewarded them with the Carter Deal. Then, they just willed themselves to 3-0 series leads and the rest is history. Stanley Cup Winning History.
2012 Stanley Cup Champion LA Kings!
Go Kings Go!
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DesertKing Reply:
June 19th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
@luc20rules,
I will be happy to share my plate of PP crow with you. Please pass the Gray Poupon
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CB14 Reply:
June 19th, 2012 at 9:37 pm
@luc20rules, I think the Carter trade was done to save his job. If the Kings missed the playoffs Dean would’ve been gone. What a difference 3 months makes huh?
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luc20rules Reply:
June 19th, 2012 at 9:43 pm
@CB14, You may be right on that one. I know many here were calling for his job, and even before this year. Also if they fired TM a month earlier and were in place to make the playoffs at the deadline the Carter trade likely doesn’t happen either. Its amazing if you just look at all the major factors and how everything had to happen exactly as it did to get here.
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CB14 Reply:
June 19th, 2012 at 9:51 pm
@luc20rules, Very true.
Duncanz Reply:
June 19th, 2012 at 10:06 pm
@CB14,
That’s kind of the cynical view of it, though.
Coulda, woulda, mighta …
The move was made. It succeeded. Everything else is moot, surely!!
Why even second guess it at this point?
If being a GM is like chess, Dean Lombardi has proven to be a Master.
The greatest of the Masters, like many of the great hockey players, rise to the pinnacle.
Dean Lombardi is a Champion.
No questions asked! No second guesses!
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Could someone let the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Stanley Cup Journal know that they misspelled Jarret Stolls first name on their page.
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luc20rules Reply:
June 19th, 2012 at 9:38 pm
@Steph, Lets hope they get it right on the Cup.
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Shuchuk Reply:
June 19th, 2012 at 11:25 pm
@luc20rules, I wouldn’t mind if there was a misspelling or two, it might be what motivates them to win another cup
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I was afraid this post was about Corey Perry. Thank you.
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devilmachine Reply:
June 20th, 2012 at 10:35 am
@absoludicrous, ME TOO!!! HA Thankfully it wasn’t!
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“When we score a goal, she gets scared because the horn’s so loud, but she loves watching the games”
Well… the offense mystery is solved. It’s endearing that all the players love Madison so much that they were so hesitant to score goals and scare her.
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Greene… That guy should have his face on the wrapper of Brawny paper towels.
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Re the “Kings Fan, Perry” story …
Hey Kopi! Party at my place on Saturday.
Bring you know, your Trophy partner!
Got good news for ya, too!
I only support ONE hockey team … and it’s YOUR’S!
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Cruiznblue Reply:
June 19th, 2012 at 10:20 pm
@Duncanz,
I take it you can whip up a bomb Slovenia feast?
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Duncanz Reply:
June 19th, 2012 at 11:11 pm
@Cruiznblue,
Well, I can do mustard pretzels and PBR better than any of these Ottawa outbackers in the Hollywood Hills, that’s for sure!
Seems like stuff that Balkan people would be comfortable with, doncha think?
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Daves A Mess Reply:
June 20th, 2012 at 11:49 am
@Duncanz,
At least Mr. Perry didn’t drink Red Bull and vodka from the cup. I’d have to pull the D-bag card on him if he did… Anyone else find it curious NBC was promoting his new show, which debuts in the fall, during the SC Finals in June??? Gotta hand it to his PR person for keeping tabs on Kopi’s whereabouts in early April.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 21st, 2012 at 5:59 am
@Daves A Mess,
And he was a host on the NHL Awards! And his new show was promoed during the ceremony!.
Kopi! Come to my place. We’ll have a nice little party and you won’t get exploited by any “born Senators” fans!!
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Anyone on the scene at North End Bar and Grill?
What is the narrative?
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So no reports of any Kings being injured or fighting other ailing issues through the post season? I’m baffled they made it through 20 physical games without any…but definitely glad it happened that way.
Man I remember not too long ago we were leading the league in man games lost to injuries…it was a depressing!
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Shakes Reply:
June 20th, 2012 at 5:09 am
@Cruiznblue, that wiped out 2 good years!
oh Andy Murray…
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that picture of them with the cup looks like an odd family photo. everybody touching each others shoulders…especially Willie Mitchell. awkwardly funny.
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Shuchuk Reply:
June 19th, 2012 at 11:29 pm
Kopitar flat on his belly too…funny stuff. Sutter, Brown & greene look fine, the other dudes look goofy. whatever, its the cup.
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Go Kings Go!
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King has arrieved!
http://sloking.shutterfly.com/pictures/9
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@ the picture, haha looks like Kopi’s stuck, buried waist deep in the ice!
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