Dean Lombardi was a guest on the ”NHL Live” show on the NHL Network today, in which he talked about starting contract negotiations with Jonathan Quick and other Kings stuff…
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I like what Dean said…if these guys add 3% to their games, they will be good…Talking about getting their noses to the grindstone and hit that other gear…This team can be a lot better still with no additions!/
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Shuchuk Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 8:39 pm
@Jack, he also said Peyton Manning has THREE Super Bowls, what?!?!
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TIm James Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 9:04 pm
@Shuchuk, please cut him some slack. He just added Peyton’s and Eli’s Super Bowl wins together. Do you want DL knowing his football while explaining why he’s so high on the no. 3 pick (ie., after finishing 28th in the previous year)?
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Shuchuk Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 10:55 pm
@TIm James, OK, slack has been cut.
RobSD Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
@Shuchuk,
Maybe he meant Brady.
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I’m assuming Quickey will get a 7/$7 like Rinne.
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39scars Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 7:01 pm
@jdm1977, 7 hrs for 40M
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Kevco Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 7:02 pm
@jdm1977, for 25 years too!
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man, he did sound wishy washy on pennzoil….I hope they can work it out!!
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Duncanz Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 7:04 pm
@Jack,
When you’re playing Holyoke Hold ‘Em, you’re not casting your chips before the flop..
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Jack Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
@Duncanz, I better listen to Kenny Rogers some more!
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Duncanz Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 7:10 pm
@Jack,
Brady Hawkes, baby!
kb Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
@Jack, sounds like his gonna hit penner wit a low number short term take it or leave it deal
Deke'r Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
@kb…….think that would be a mistake and don’t think DL is that nearsighted….
Osaka Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 5:19 pm
@Duncanz, He didn’t hide his hand from Quick though. I don’t think he will sign pancakes.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 6:05 pm
@0 sake,
Quick and his bargaining position are a foregone conclusion. The table’s basically set.
There’s more doubt what Penns would be signed for than there is JQ.
luc20rules Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 9:34 pm
@Jack, Seriously, Quicky gets done first & the posiblity of Parise or Whitney is better than Penner. He is just playing it cool trying to play out his options.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 10:06 pm
@luc20rules,
Whitney is a better option than Penner ….
Tell you what … If he’s got Chris Chelios-type genes, I’ll be more inclined to go with you on that one.
But you’re giving DP no credit for the exponential strides he made in improving his game and consequentially his and the team’s output by the time the Stanley Cup playoffs arrived.
Holding onto this guy for an expedient investment could be be the biggest coup of the summer for Dean and for The Kings!
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 11:19 am
@Duncanz, I agree on Penner and I think depending upon the nature of the wrist surgery he needs he is a huge opportunity for DL. He’s coming off two rough years, needing surgery in the offseason, and other than his performance in the playoffs has almost no negotiating leverage. But his upside is huge, especially on the line with Richards and Carter, and he has responded well to a certain rancher’s cattle prod. I think to get a guy who still has legitimate 20-30 goal potential on a bargain, “make good” contract is something you at least have to try to do.
Fred Brotman Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 11:08 pm
@Jack, You have Cliffy coming back and we need room for him. I think Cliffy has a better upside then Penner. I agree with kb, “hit penner with a low number & short term, a take it or leave it deal.
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25 year deal i like the move
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So Penner will resign and spend the summer with Mr. Sutter training on his ranch, right?
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chip Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
@DEH, Penner, in a Rocky Balboa montage.
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Jack Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
@chip, that would be cool!!
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LA_1968 Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 8:30 pm
@chip, If Penner can catch the chicken, give him a 2 year deal.
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Shuchuk Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 8:54 pm
@LA_1968, excellent plan.
Stuart Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:57 am
@LA_1968, or toss a bale 20 feet!
Itchy Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 8:24 pm
@DEH,
He’s going to quit hockey, grow out his beard and rent out rooms to stray birds.
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kinglouie Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 8:38 pm
@Itchy, +1 lol
When he finally shaved his beard, a lot of birds went homeless. Gotta love Penner; I hope he and DL can reach a fair agreement.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 10:15 pm
@Pitchy
Stop taking in stray animals!
Get rid of cable and upgrade to DirecTV …
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So did the Commisioner’s Office really make mention of the great “Midget in the Cup in Vegas Caper”???
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Quicky is in, he’s going to lock him up for 6 to 8 years 5.8 to 6.5 mill a year! Is my guess?
He’s really happy of the signing of Stoll, but DL did not have that positive vibe about Pens!
DL Feels the whole team can improve by 3 to 5% physically & mentally fit ,then thought that Carter & MR are the key to having a better season for the kings trying to win another cup!
LD & DS already preparing the team that all the other NHL TEAMS will be targeting then starting at game 1!
Kings still have potential to do better, quaternary by LD! It’s not even July 1st yet! Thumbs up to DL…
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variable Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 8:12 pm
@Sammuch,
+5…
i agree with you…
quick will be locked up…
and penner is more likely to leave the team….
after hearing dl’s gut, that’s my “gut feeling…:)
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Sammuch Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 8:36 pm
@variable,
U have a good gut & feelings!
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LA_1968 Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 9:08 pm
@variable,
Totally agree about Quick and Penner based on what I read the other day and heard on the above NHL Network interview.
Personally, this is what I think DL is up to. Sign Quick so he knows what he has left to spend on the front end. All the while he’s dealing with Quick he’ll be feeling out what it will take to get Parise. He should now know that if Parise is going to work out there will be some signs. The Rangers knew they had Richards. If no signs, then he can come back to Penner if DL doesn’t love anyone else on the market. The key will be the signs he gets from Parise/Agent. He’s also going to have lined up some deals for Bernier that might bring offense or picks.
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Sammuch Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
@LA_1968,
Dude! I totally agree… It’s what I thought of when DL was talking!
You might see DL, if all goes as you say, trade JB to CLB or EDM for a 1st rounder! 2013 is loaded with talant, they say it could be as good as 2004 draft Browns draft year!
It’s time to use some of our prospects for high picks, for our many Cups future!
Osaka Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 5:21 pm
@variable, I agree.
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Kings win, Ducks lose Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 6:54 am
@Sammuch, I think you are pretty close there with term and dollars… My feeling is if the cap hit starts with a 5, and the term is 6-8 years, then both parties will look good to the fans and the press… Win – Win!
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Really get the sense after listening to that interview that Dean will go hard after Parise. Mabye not the video production like with BR, but more the allure of playing in LA with the Cup champions. Personally I think he’s going to re-sign in Jersey. Just seems like a loyal guy given that he said there’s no chance he signs with the NYR.
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Crown Royal Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 7:38 pm
@CB14,
I agree pretty much with your take on Parise. I think he stays with NJ but Pittsburgh wouldn’t be a huge surprise. Don’t think Detroit is gonna get him and Minnesota has a lot of top prospects but would have had a better shot at him a year from now. The Kings are a possibility but a little bit of a longshot right now.
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Jeff_R Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 8:26 pm
@Crown Royal, @CB14, While I feel that Parise would like to stay in NJ…I am not sure with there money problems that they can afford to give Parise what he wants. Especially a front loaded deal. As for the Kings being long shots I feel now that we have won the Cup that is going to change, where we are going to become frontrunners. I really feel that we will be up against Detroit. Pittsburgh and Philly both need defense more then offense. They would be best going after Suter not Parise. For the first time I feel really optimistic that we will get a top UFA. However I do know it isn’t the end of the world if we don’t get him. I will be disappointed but that will end once the season starts.
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Imagine if the Kings have a season where all their players play to their proven potential. Sounds awesome, right?
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Duncanz Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 8:03 pm
@nikko,
The cool thing is, even when we were pretty much on a roll at the end of the Reg season, and on a steamroll for the best part of the playoffs, there were identifiable and dominable improvements to be made.
So if most of the issues are able to be addressed, and training camp and the pre-season go well, the Kings should go from strength to strength and be a huge force in the Reg season in 2012/13!
Now it’s up to the “wigs” in charge of the CBA to make sure they allow that to happen.
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Itchy Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 8:29 pm
@Duncanz,
I thought the bull moose party was in charge of the collective bargaining agreement, not the whig party… or am I off 100 years again???
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Duncanz Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 11:31 pm
@Itchy,
Zachary Taylor was born in 1784 and was bedevilled by the fact that he owned slaves!
Zachary Parise was born in 1984 and has been enslaved by being owned by The Devils!
Coincidence?
You count the coins!
Itchy Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 10:07 am
@Duncz,
You’re knowledge of American history/politics amazing me… being the lead drummer of Foreigner and all.
Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 11:41 am
@tIchy,
So that’s how you gour your name?!
Interestingly enough, apart from being a distant member of the world’s most famous bluegrass clan, Jason Sutter is an anagram of “jets an’ tours” …
Osaka Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
@Duncanz, I agree, even in the playoffs I didn’t see games when all our players were playing their best. I always had the feeling we could play better.
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DesertKing Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
@nikko,
The Kings already had a season where everyone played to their potential – it was the 2012 PLay-offs and Finals
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Joe Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:40 am
@nikko, Yeah! I’m still waiting for the kings to play to there potential for an extended time. Kopitar can be a 100 point guy. Richards, carter, brown and doughty all can be around the point a game range. If that offense stayes awake for the whole season we have ourselves another cup!
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Coach Mike Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 10:02 am
@nikko, They just had a playoff run when all their players did just that. We liked the results!
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Is anyone suffering from a form of PSCVS (Post Stanley Cup Victory Syndrome) characterized by what the French would describe as “la belle indifference?” For example, when you see the stock market tanking and note that your net worth is rapidly evaporating, do you find yourself watching replays of the final moments of Game 6 with Nick Nickson’s call dubbed in and smiling like an idiot? If your wife tearfully announces that she’s leaving you for someone else, do you find yourself telling her that you only wish she can come close to experiencing the same degree of ecstasy YOU felt when Dustin Brown hoisted the Cup? If your boss tells you that the company has no choice but to downsize and, regrettably, there will be no need for you to show up tomorrow, do you find yourself essentially ignoring him/her as you attempt to rapidly calculate exactly how you’re going to pay for next season’s King’s tickets (and/or your cable tv subscription)? Not that these events have actually transpired in my life (well…not two out of three, anyway), but life definitely feels different.
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Ike Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 8:12 pm
@Ron Reynolds, lol. So that’s what it’s called.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 8:21 pm
@Ron Reynolds,
HA HA!!
Well, in one way or another practically all these things did happen to me, only during the Stanley Cup run itself!
As you illustrate, I was much too preoccupied with “business” to have the time to notice, much less prevent, my life falling down around my ears.
Some days I wake up and for a few moments I comtemplate what could have happened to it all …. but pretty quickly that sweetest of sweet sensations begins to engulf my being again, and I relax and fall back gently to the pillow in a mode of psychosomatic ecstasy!
Next thing I know I’m awakening again on a beautiful new morning, and the whole cycle starts over.
I think I’m going to call this phenomenon “Stanley’s Syndrome”.
Please, Professor Lombardi …… I’ll Have Another!!!
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Sammuch Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
@Ron Reynolds,
Dude! That was funny! In someways I had these feelings, with my being in the hospital and all!
The Kings kept me positive so, I can relate! Thanks for the smile
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Sammuch Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 8:34 pm
@Sammuch,
Sorry, my Mom was in hospital! She’s getting better, thanks again…
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Duncanz Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 10:20 pm
@Sammuch,
Me too! Tell your mom she’s really popular on the blog!
Ron Reynolds Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 8:35 pm
@Sammuch,
Get better soon!
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Ron Reynolds Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 8:36 pm
@Ron Reynolds,
Sorry…I wish your mom a speedy and full recovery!
Joe Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:47 am
@Ron Reynolds, I have had nothing but good day’s since the cup! I wake up in the morning and look forward to work. I smile all day! Yes! Thank you Kings! And I’ll have another as well!
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vive la difference!
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re: quick….
i’m so glad that you hear a gm like dl come out and say that he optimistic regarding a long-term, equitable deal….
remember…his will be the last year that teams will have a chance to sign players for 10-12 years – that will change for sure in the upcoming cba talks…
it’s more like cap circumcision versus cap circumvention….
and speaking of mega , log-term deals…..
the upcoming crosby proposal has been rumored to be around a 10year/$100mil deal…and of course, they will take advantage of the loophole kenny holland created back when he was trying to finance three or four of his core players….
at leas, quick will get his chance to get his long-term deal…and if he’s smart, he does it before sept. 15…(!)
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CB14 Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 8:31 pm
@variable, Wow! That seems stupid to me given his health history. Besides, the whole point in doing a double digit length deal is to get the cap hit down to a reasonable number, see Richards and Carter. I guess Ray Shero didn’t get that memo. Neither did the guy who signed Ovi to his deal.
Regarding your response on the last topic: I agree with you, and that’s why I see the negotiations lasting awhile. I expect them to start playing around Thanksgiving with the players getting around 53-55% of league revenues.
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Sammuch Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 8:47 pm
@variable,
I hope CBA get going soon, the union leader guy cancel the world series! So, not so sure about him!???
I hope the NHL get a deal done by Oct 1st! I would hate to see this guy cancel the playoffs after they get close to 70 games in!
Holding off buying any tickets till deal is done!
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Hey Rich, I was just wondering. There was a video shown at the rally, I believe it’s the “How We Got Here” video. Would that be available to see? THanks.
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Game 6 on now. Never get tired of watching it.
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Noah Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 10:10 pm
@concussionman02, amen to that! teared up again when Dustin hoisted the Cup!!
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Baby23 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:17 am
@concussionman02, I have watched it at least 5 times, plus game 5 Vancouver, game 5 Phoenix and game 4 St. Louis and the parade at least 3 times, the rally too many times to remember.All on Dvr..Yes, my husband thinks I am crazy and now just shakes his head and leaves the room. My co-worker and I talk about the KINGS Stanley Cup Championship everyday at work…sheesh I can’t get enough!
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Mike in Oregon Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
@concussionman02,
Me too. I have the whole 3rd period and post game memorized. Probably have watched 25-30 times. It’s STILL AWESOME!!!
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If Penner takes a paycut I would offer him only 1 year and see if he improves.
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Harry Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
@Flipsonic,
I believe that’s what the Kings will give him. Gagne also has 1 year left
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Maybe DL seemed a little hesitant about Penner due to his upcoming wrist surgery which could put him out of action for 3-4 months.
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luc20rules Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 9:50 pm
@DesertKing, Thats a good point if surgury didn’t go well he may need another one to correct what didn’t get taken care of initially. 3 to 4 months seems like a long time for a wrist does anyone know exactly what the problem was?
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LAKE FORREST…. I recieved the check today…………
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Duncanz Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 10:24 pm
@lakingbob(chi), Stanley Cup party in Arlington, IL, everybody!
Hey @bob, just notify us of a date and a time!
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Lake Forest Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
@lakingbob(chi), Wow that was quick!!!! Thanks for the notice, just happened to be reading over all comments today! I’ll check my mail, but it probably wont be recieved for a few days! (I think I mailed it a few days after you).
Getting a Richards Jersey (as I said since the beginning of the season), then taking my wife out for a nice dinner.
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I am really happy with Stoll and Fraser resigning. Quick is the biggie but I think he wants to return and won’t hold out for the last dollar unlike someone(cough and another cough as I am again waiting to find out whats up with him). Penner had about a $1.5 mil year plus add a mil for his good payoff performance. So assuming his wrist surgery is not a big deal offer him $2.5 plus maybe a performance bonus and lets see if he wants to stay or see if he can get more elsewhere. I really want to like the guy but too many frustrations with his laziness during the regular season. I’ll give him some slack for the divorce but DL and DS expect 100+% and that is what we get from most of the players and what we need for a REPEAT!
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Pesus Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:23 am
@Doc Allen,
Penner’s regular season was worth 1.5? You mean he owes the Kings 1.5 right? But I’ll take hime back at 2.5. Think Sutter can keep a fire under is butt for an entire season. I like what he said about walking into a building as a champ. He didnt get to do that the first time.
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Anyone think there’s a chance they will rip down those ancient division and conference banners before they hang their first cup banner. I hope so !
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luc20rules Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 9:53 pm
@Phillip, Don’t think that will happen until the Kings have atleast 3 Cups. I have seen other buildings with Division and Conference Banners even with 3 or more Cups.
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Steve W Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 11:07 pm
@Phillip, They should start by taking those ugly Laker banners down- that would clear a lot of space.
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CB14 Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 11:13 pm
@Steve W,
Yeah! Then take down those ugly Clippers banners. Ohh wait, there aren’t any.
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tim chaney Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 11:34 am
@CB14, LOL
Steve W Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
@CB14, I’m not a Clipper fan, just hate the Fakers.
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:09 am
@Steve W,
You mean the banners that built that place?
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Steve W Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Laker money did not build Staples, Kings money did.
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 1:25 pm
You mean AEG money. Not the same thing. And there’s no way AEG builds Staples without the Lakers. Doesn’t happen.
Stuart Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
also no way they build Staples without owning the Kings first…
Deke'r Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
@Phillip, …..wait…..what?…..
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Well longer lines now for our men
Because its the cup!
Go Kings Go!
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Ink Penner !!!
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Real 7 Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 11:09 pm
@Duncranz, DL&DS will probably wait until the wrist situation becomes more clear
before making an offer….other teams won’t be too anxious to commit $$ to an uncertain situation….that said, I’d love to see him come back with Kings….he could have huge upside,
as I believe you suggested….
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:13 am
@Real 7,
I think the wrist thing is a red herring and has little to no bearing on his decision. The ‘gut’ feeling is about whether or not he believes Penner will commit to improving as a hockey player. Is he still hungry or not?
My gut says no. It’s a bummer but it is what it is. Hope I’m wrong because I like the guy but do we really want to go through that drama all season long again? As a GM I’d say no way.
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LB Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:42 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
But then you’re left with Gagne on the 2nd line LW…and we all know how good his chances are of playing more than 50 games next season (if that).
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:47 am
It’s not Gagne or Penner only. There are other options.
fsd1 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:49 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Wondering how much of the drama (poor play) might have been related to the wrist problem, not sure how long he has had it, did it happen during that fight early on?
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:54 am
If his wrist is that bad, he wouldn’t have been able to play the way he did in the playoffs. I remember him hurting his wrist. I think he even sat out a few games. The problem was his lack of effort, not ‘poor play.’ There were plenty of players under TM that played ‘poorly’ but you never questioned their heart. Penner’s heart has (and will continue to be) in question until he shows he can give 100% shift after shift, game after game. You know, like he did in the playoffs.
variable Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 11:24 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
+5…
and that’s why dl is enlisting the opinions of ds on this one…
Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 11:56 am
@variable,
Will he enlist DS’s help on only this one, or on all signings, re-signings and trades?
They both know already and have done since season’s end.
Also, according to DL, he has had multiple discussions with Penns throughout the season and since.
I guess his fate depends on the potential of the UFA market, not on his own well understood potential, at this stage.
Given all circumstances, I absolutely don’t see a reason to simply let him go, unless they feel getting smaller and more mobile in the immediate term will be the strategy.
Real 7 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
@Paul, I think you’re wrong….certainly hope so….if the wrist is a ‘red herring’
as you say, and Pens marital problems are behind him, there would seem to be no reason
why he should not return to the form he showed when he scored 30+ goals…
@dunky, agreed…at his age he should be right in his prime…that said, he needs to work really hard on conditioning and get ready to GO…
Deke'r Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), …if you were GM ther wouldn’t be any cup…..
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:10 pm
@Real 7, I think if DL signs him, he will be convinced (in his gut) that Penner is ready to recommit to hockey and if that happens, I believe Penner will have his best year as a pro numbers-wise. But you have to remember that even though he put up points in Edmonton, they were hardly happy with his commitment. Sure, numbers are good, but having a loafer is not good for the team. There are other factors that affect the team.
@Deke’r, It’s safe to say if I were GM, we’d be the worst team in the history of pro sports.
After listening to that interview I think DL wants Penner back. Healthy, committed and dedicated to use his massive body all season long in the same manner that he did during the playoffs.
Two reasons why I think it’ll happen:
1. DL seems to put quite a bit of emphasis on how well liked DP is among his teammates. The locker room ‘chemistry factor’ does carry some weight.
2. Darryl Sutter guided, coerced, inspired, threatened or convinced DP to play like a man possessed right after the media had their field day with his divorce. I see DL relying on DS to get the same out of DP during the regular season.
OK…three reasons.
3. DL thinks getting Parise is a longer shot that most would think, so he rather save money and bring back DP and Kings to complete a repeat with the same team.
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dtalker Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 1:34 am
@Gustavo,
Agree that DL wants Penner back due to his performance and physical presence in the playoffs. Also, believe that DL wants more of the same from Richards and Carter as well. If all 3 players contribute to the checking part of the game they are unstoppable. The same goes for Williams and Kopitar. This is the 3% improvement I can see from all the Kings players next season.
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Stuart Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 10:11 am
@dtalker, I think we see a different, more physical game out of Kopi… until the injury’s mount.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:16 am
@Gustavo,
It’s one thing for Sutter to motivate a guy. It’s another to do a heart transplant on a guy. The question is whether or not DL believes Dustin wants to commit to being a better player. If at any point during the season you answered ‘yes’ to that your, sanity would be questioned, which is why I think he’ll say no in the end.
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LB Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:44 am
@Gustavo,
Reason 4 is that there is no better option for 2nd line LW. Just can’t rely on Gagne, he’s too much of a concussion risk.
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Gustavo Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
@LB,
Agree there 100%.
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I hope that the team can follow up next season with an added 3%.
Right now we’re on a modest one-game winning streak.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 11:39 pm
@Robert R, … and .333 in our last 3 …
Jeez, you’re right. We’re in a spot of trouble!
(Hey @Defrim65! This is why I hate stats!)
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Robert R Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 12:39 am
@Robert R, Also, there is no truth to the rumor that Jamie Kompon was forcibly bound and gagged at the beginning of the Bernier major.
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DesertKing Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:14 am
@Robert R,
It was reported that after the third PP goal, they had to put him in a straight jacket and medicate him. He was heard saying “OMG, OMG, what are they doing? They are doing it all wrong?!!!” Rumor has it that DL was able to read his lips from his executive box and thus gained a deeper insight as to the “Kompon Phenomena.” Rumor also has it that while a Cup usually makes everything seem better, it also makes you want more, amd the words “more” and “Kompon” don’t go together, such as “More movement”, “more aggressive,” and “more PP goals.”
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Robert R Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 8:51 am
@DesertKing, What ARE they doing?? This business about quick puck movement (Kompon’s take: “Yes, our goalie must improve that”) and going strong to the net–shame on them! Shame on Lewis for being at the crease! Shame on King for that power move! Deflections! Traffic in front! Efficient north-south east-west movement! Ugh!!!
Regarding DL’s comments about getting better and no being satisfied. MAGIC JOHNSON was the best I’ve ever seen at that in any sport. He wins a championship as a rookie but he was still raw while being the MVP in that title.
After another championship he learned the sky hook. After another title he learned the three pointer. After another he learned to play better defense. It NEVER ENDED with him. And these weren’t little things he did in games for fun. He’d win finals games with them all. Oh and somewhere along the way he mastered the fast break like never before and never since.
Hint, hint… Drew Doughty.
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Dilapidus Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 12:11 am
@LA_1968, Saw him play many times. I still think Magic is the greatest athlete that ever played any sport.
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Kevco Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:30 pm
@Dilapidus, there’s a guy named lance that may be bit better.
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cdawgg Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:50 pm
@Kevco, cycling not a sport its exercise
Shakes Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 5:23 am
@LA_1968, that’s probably the best example of a star staying hungry and not resting. Not to get greedy or anything, but this first Cup is for the players on the team to make team/city history, if they do it again they start creating a statement with hockey history… hopefully that’s motivation in itself i think
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puck73 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:53 am
@LA_1968, Great takes, and all true about Erv. Its weird, the guy seemed like this happy go lucky guy in front of the camera, but on the court, he hated to lose. In the off season, this guy would always be working on something to get better, he was never satisfied. His teams were in the finals 9 times, winning 5 of them, and you could argue if it wasnt for some injuries, they might never have lost.
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LA_1968 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
@puck73, Very precise about him being happy go lucky in front of the camera YET working like a dog to get better and win. Not many people realize that. They just thing he did it with “magic”. I don’t see DD with this attitude but what can we realistically expect? I’m still on cloud nine, and will be forever probably, so whatever happens, happens.
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variable Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 11:28 am
@LA_1968,
magic was…and still is… my idol…
and i will always make the case he was he best player ever in the nba…
oscar robetson and bill russell come close….mj is somewhere in the middle of all these guys…
as far as for comparison’s sake, lebron james is magic 2.0…and if continues to play at the level he had this season in the future, he will have to be consider in the conversation as to who was/is the greatest basketball player ever…regardless if yr a fan of his or not…
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variable Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 11:29 am
@variable,
mj in this case being mike jordan….
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Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 12:14 pm
My favoriite tiddlywinks player of all time was a guy called Simeon Dwyer. He lived at the end of my street and his father was a dentist. He got better and better every year and always seemed to find new ways to squidge the winks into the pot …
“MY GOODNESS!” (Emrick, 1946- )
What is this blog coming to???
ps “hockey” …. there, didn’t want it to get lost in the mix!
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LA_1968 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
@Duncanz, Okay so you’re really talking about tiddlywinks. Now there’s another first for you, and for this blog. Amazing. Personally, I think that is a sport that needs to be in the Olympics.
Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 5:05 pm
@LA_1968,
If you noticed by the boxes, the riposte wasn’t especially directed at your good self.
It was really just a shot across the bows!
And just FYI, it’s actually @SVELTEY that introduced this future olympic and infinitely more enjoyable and family oriented sport to the blog, several months back, now.
I am just here to plagiarize his every thought!
SLIM Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:31 pm
@Duncanz,
About time ..Thank you…
Constantly plagiarized….I’m proud of you!
LA_1968 Reply:
June 27th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
@Duncanz, The shot across the bow was duly noted and not taken personally. I’m sensitive enough for both of us so take it slow my man.
dtalker Reply:
June 27th, 2012 at 2:00 am
@LA_1968, Agree that Magic is a great individual player, however, it was Magic’s ability to make other players on his team better and his unselfishness that contributed to the Laker’s success. Also, there is another person by the name of John Wooden who would be the ideal role model for the Kings on how to win another SC. An extra 3% by one or two individual players is not necessary if everyone just does their jobs and executes as a team.
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LA_1968 Reply:
June 27th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
@dtalker, Yes, Hail John Wooden. Now there is a legend that breaks barriers.
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Definately don’t get a warm and fuzzy feeling about Penner’s chances of returning which disappoints me a little bit.
I have a strong feeling we have only seen the tip of the iceburg with Lewis, King and Martinez. Possibly Nolan as well.
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I think playing for TM also screwed up Penner, like it did for many others…There is no way he would have thrived under that kind of system….Once his issues cleared and had more time in the offensive zone with worthwhile players, his production went up..
Why do some people insist on simply blaming the player? Hasnt everyone’s #’s dropped? Even our best players languished at times..I will say this again: I place a high value on team chemistry, and him staying is an upside on that kind of intangible…to me, this team is like the Dirty Dozen..all about effort, playing for each other…they will push each other to be better next year, you will see!!
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DesertKing Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:24 am
@Jack,
+1, fire TM! oh, wait, er, um, nevermind……
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Cav Pilot Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:55 am
@Jack, Not only Penner but Stoll as well. Just like DL said, Stoll came into his own as a number 3 center.
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neil Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 8:51 am
@Jack, TM was more of a problem for Penner then anything else….Some players you need to let them play as they are…..Put players in the right role and put them in a position to succeed…Lewis will never score 30 goals but he is VERY important to this team..Penner will never be the fastest skater or the best defensive player BUT he will score and use his size.Penner was backchecking very well…DS gave the players the freedom to create….that makes for a happy team…
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:20 am
@Jack,
Sure, TM was a factor, but it’s not coincidence Penner started playing better once the divorce moved forward. If TM was still the coach, he would have played better after that nightmare was over. Clearly, his head was elsewhere, regardless of production. In other words, ALL OF US saw the lack of effort on his part. We didn’t say the same for anyone else.
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puck73 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 10:00 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), TM always believed if the players just played his system correctly, they couldnt possibly lose. This season, the players had mastered the game defensively, but players couldnt score 5 on 5 in TM’s system, so Leiweike and Lombardi fired his ass.
Good riddance TM, oh, and BOO BOO BOO BOO
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 10:16 am
@puck73,
TM still works for the Kings…East!
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tim chaney Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), the key to the season was firing tm and getting ds. the carter trade works more for the future, but it gave us 1a and 1b lines. with tm, we might not have made the playoffs. the future is bright for us but i’d like to see gagne retire, sign penner to a 1 year deal, and get parise long term… after that, the word dynasty comes mind.
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Fact: The owners of Madison Square Garden in New York just purchased the Fabulous Forum in Inglewood for $23.5 million.
Rumor: The Islanders are moving to LA since that is where the best hockey is currently being played and the Rangers want New York all to themselves.
GKG-AGAIN!!!
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Jack Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:30 am
@DesertKing, Can they make condos in the Forum?
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Sebastian Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 8:45 am
@DesertKing, thanks for sharing that news, i had missed it. glad that they are going to put money into it, would be awesome for the Kings to play some preseason games there once its finished.
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DesertKing Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:09 am
@Sebastian,
Agreed. I used to live near there in the 1960′s and saw the Lakers play there but never the Kings. Also saw a lot of concerts there in my teen years. It would be very cool to see the Kings play a preseason game there wearing the vintage purple and gold jerseys.
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Penner needs to put forth the effort in all 82 games. Dean was right when he said, Penner would be scary… if he plays balls out. I like Penner I believe he fits well with our club. It wouls suck to see him go, but lets be real, it always comes down to money. A pay cut and some more effort Penner remains a King. If not, Long Island could be his new home.
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hey guys off topic, but check out this cool video of Coaches Corner with Don Cherry LOVING the Kings forecheck. He is saying nothing but great things, and had the Kings winning it all right when the playoffs started. This was game four of the finals BTW…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6hhpeAbqTA&feature=relmfu
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KC23 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 8:29 am
@JunkyDare, That is a true nugget of a video. Many wonder why Don Cherry and it out rageous suites is propped up so much by Hockey Night in Canada, but right there in the video he proved he knows what he is talking about. He said the King’s were going to win it all in the middle of the St. Louis series and he said it was because it was because of our forecheck.
You folks who got the Canadian feed for King games got the better of the deal after the Vancouver series. I thought the Canadian feed for the Vancouver series was pretty biased in favor of the Canucks, but that was nothing compared to the absolutely horrible USA final coverage. Worst cover of any series I’ve ever seen. NBC should be ashamed.
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Sebastian Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 8:52 am
@KC23, the US coverage was bad because Doc is horrible. they think a way to run a national broadcast is to talk and tell side stories and they dont even call a play-by-play. i think they mentioned where every player is from and Pierre mentioned where every single player played his junior hockey, but during all that they missed all the action.
i cant wait until Doc retires so i never have to hear anyone say “knifed on back”, “driiiive”, “waffleboarded away”, “knifed away”, “swaggers into the zone”, “a shot!…oOOOOOoooHHHhhhh!”
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puck73 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 10:04 am
@Sebastian, Love Doc Emerick. You can also put Gary Thorne on that list as well. Hayward, Roenick, and Maguirre? It wouldnt bother me if they didnt show up anytime soon.
Stuart Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 10:20 am
@Sebastian, IMO Pierre felt he needed to be heard since he was positioned “inside the glass” and not in the booth. Bad on him for not just chiming in here and there rather than being the 2nd color or p-b-p man. Doc’s voice is not annoying to me, adds a level of excitement, and the all the stories are homage to Vin Scully, the master of digression and side stories… but Vin’s voice makes my eyelids very heavy!
DesertKing Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 10:22 am
@Sebastian,
If it ain’t Bob, Jim, Nick or Darryl, it sucks.
After hearing this interview, I think it’s pretty obveous that Parise is not coming to LA. And personally, I’m ok with that. The way DL has built this team without going out and buying big name free agents is a beautiful thing. Not only that, he spoke to the lack of depth in the free agent market this year.
If Parise does actually become a free agent, somebody is going to end up paying way too much for him and it isn’t going to be the Kings.
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KC23 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 8:31 am
@Cav Pilot, Parise is not a good fit and quite frankly I was very unimpressed with his effort in the finals. He played scared from the opening drop of the puck.
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Cav Pilot Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 8:56 am
@KC23, I totally agree. Besides that, who would get displaced to make room for him? Williams? I don’t think so.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:28 am
@KC23, Agreed. I’m surprised at all the adulation for him from Kings fans. Sure, he’s a good player, but his performance in the Finals was not impressive to me at all. Certainly not worth all the fuss. Would he be a good addition though if he could be signed for a reasonable price? He’s a team guy and a leader and he probably would fit right in so I’d say yes. At the very least, if he did come here, I would love to be a fly on the wall when Kovi found out. SUCKER!!!
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Stuart Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 10:24 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), regardless of his play in the Finals, I’m with you in that I don’t feel he’s “NEEDED” on the roster. Save the $$$.
Jeff_R Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:39 am
@KC23, I disagree. Parise is a good fit and his play during the finals had more to do with the way the Kings were playing him and the fact that Kovy was hurt. That is why he wasn’t effective in the finals. I want Parise as a King and I believe that DL does too. He is going to go hard after him. Whether we end up getting him though will remain to be seen.
Kovy being hurt causing him to play poorly, not to mention how effective the kings were defensively against the line, had most to do with Zach not doing well. Zach is a great player and a top 3 guy. The type of player that this team needs. He is strong in character, captain material, led his team to the finals and has feed and can finish. This is really the final piece of the puzzle of us getting the cup. Since we got it a year earlier then most thought, it is not the time to step back on your laurels and stay with the stautus quo. Remember this team barely made the playoffs and had lighting strike at the right time.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:45 am
@Jeff_R, Wow. That last paragraph basically says to me that you think the Kings were lucky to win the Cup. It sounds a lot like what Devils and Canucks fans said. I could not disagree more. This team proved it in the playoffs round after round after round until the end. The final piece of the puzzle? The puzzle is the Stanley Cup and the puzzle has been solved.
CabbagesAndKings Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:57 am
@Jeff_R, I completely agree Jeff — whoever ends up with Parise is going to be happy. We want him, everyone wants him. If you aren’t impressed with Parise, you should reevaluate your stance — he’s a top notch hockey player (like Mike Richards, except he scores more goals).
We have the cap to sign him this season — without causing any trouble next season either. It isn’t until 2014 that we would have to make tough decisions.
If we can sign him, we will. He fits perfectly into our line up.
vinny Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 10:19 am
@Jeff_R, i agree with paul here, that last paragraph and especially sentence were messed up..lightning in a bottle? the team was pretty great since the trade, which i remember you calling, all the way through as paul said to the end..that was just great coaching and consistency and belief by the players, and wasnt as simple as lightning in a bottle, which im not even sure can relate to the stanley cup playoffs..parise is obviously good, but i dont think is needed..anyway, we’ll see
Cav Pilot Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 10:36 am
@Jeff_R, Nobody is saying that Parise isn’t a great player. He most definitely is of the top forwards in the league. However, the balance of NHL power does go to whichever team he ends up on.
Sure, it would be great to have him on our team. But the truth is that we won the cup without the services of Kovi, B. Richards or any other big dollar free agent on the team. Bottom line; we don’t need him or his huge potential contract to bring the cup home again.
Cav Pilot Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 10:39 am
@Jeff_R, *does NOT go to whichever team he ends up on.
I need to start proofreading a little better.
Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
I think what @Jeff_R says has merit in this much at least, a lot of you might be resting on your laurels and forgetting the huge pile of chewed and spat out fingernails that accumulated on your computer desks and coffee tables over March and April.
However now I feel DL, DS and the Kings have veritably bottled that lightning J_R is talking about, but for this very reason signing a huge star (with contract to boot) is a lot less of a coup, or a necessary gamble as it would have been had the unthinkable happened …. that you looked down at the end of the Kings season in early April and realized you’d gnawed your way down to your knuckles!
Gustavo Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 2:54 pm
@Jeff_R,
Sorry. I disagree. The Kings were UNlucky to have:
1. a poor system to play with (TM’s)
2. Bad start with DD missing training camp due to the contract dispute
3. Concussion to Mike Richards
4. Concussion (reg season ending) to Simon Gagne.
5. Injuries and marital problems to Penner.
6. No Carter till late in the season.
7. No Nolan till late in the season.
8. No King till late in the season.
9. No Darryl Sutter till almost the end of 2011.
This team actually run out of luck in March. BAD LUCK, that is.It was their bad luck that almost cost them a spot on the playoffs. That does not translate to “got lucky they made the playoffs”, like you said.
And as much as I like the thought of Z. Parise as a good fit to the top lines, I do not think it’ll happen. Penner that comes back healthy, fit and inspired would be a lot more satisfying to watch. Save the money, DL Just my two cents.
Deke'r Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:40 pm
@Gustavo ….you the man……agree in toto…..
lvkingaholic Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
@KC23, is it just me or he reminds you of cammelari…………..
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Interesting how DL called out Richards and Carter with the voodoo mind game.
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KC23 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 8:32 am
@King Cobra, Yep, caught that as well. You know in the back of DL’s mind he is concerned that Carter and Richards will back slide. I don’t think DS will let it happen.
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Stuart Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 10:25 am
@KC23, you think DL knows who the mystery “teammates” were that were in the bar the night [stuff] went down?
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KIngs should sign Quick that is apparent. Moving some players out and bringing others is not so obvious to GM Lombardi which is a pity. If I was GM for a day I’d let go Gagne,Penner,Richardson and Fraser and sign Parise to a 7 year 7 million dollar deal with a 11 million bonus. I’d also enlarge the roles of Loktionov and Clifford and make them full time regulars(Regular season and play-offs). I’d bring over Moller and Holloway and in Buddy’s case let bygones be bygones. In this moves we add even more skill and talent jsu as much speed and as much height though maybe not as much physicality.
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DesertKing Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:26 am
@stemmer,
Stanley Cup Champions – 2012. Best team in hockey. Second greatest run in Stanley Cup history. Sign Quick then leave it alone.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:33 am
@stemmer, How do you ‘bring over’ Moller and Holloway? They left. Do you, as GM, offer them a one-way deal without ever seeing Holloway in an NHL game? That will NEVER happen from any GM anywhere. Both guys can come and play and earn a spot at anytime. They chose a different path. …and what DesertKing said.
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bmova Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:36 am
@stemmer, DL just won a cup. I trust both the moves he makes and doesn’t make.
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Shotongoal Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:53 am
@stemmer, Gotta say I’m glad you’re NOT GM even for a second…….
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Real 7 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:55 am
@stemmer, stay AWAY from the controls….FAR away!
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King Alex Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 10:58 am
@stemmer, Luckily for this Kings fan, you are not GM for a day. As a matter of fact, I am sure there are all kinds of rules & regulations that prevent you from being a GM in the league. We just won the cup & I’ll stick with DL’s judgement. DL won me back with the Carter trade & he now has my full trust. Cheers!
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vplaza Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 11:25 am
@stemmer,
One step forward, ten steps back….
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Gustavo Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
@stemmer,
LOL, if I were Tim Liewike for one day, I’d fire you!
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andy Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 5:09 pm
@Gustavo, You’re probably too young but do you think the dynastic Candians teams of the seventies sat on their hands,NO! They went out and made their team better year after year. I’d like the Kings to reel off 5 Cups and you can’t do that by standing pat…You guys are all in the Cup orgy mode still,talk to me when it has worn off! By the way I agree with the Stemmer he has some good points too bad you guys can’t see it…
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Deke'r Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
@stemmer, …hahahaha….good one!….
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Rich’s next post….
“Attorney: No decision on Doughty today”
‘a decision ”will most likely be made on WEDNESDAY.” ‘
Rich’s post tomorrow…
‘a decision ”will most likely be made on THURSDAY.”
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Geez people we have the best GM in hockey and there are still people ripping on him….seriously…keep this group in tacked or they will skip and go to one of the other 15 teams who need good leadership….i think they know what they’re doing. HAVE FAITH!!
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Sebastian Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:48 am
@tellmeY, dont you know that the Kings are front runners for (and can afford) every big free agent every summer? and if they dont land the big fish then Lombardi and Leiweke must be tarred and feathered!
“the Kings need a sniper!”
“the Kings need a 40 goal scorer!”
This is the best summer ever, one small reason being that theres an easy comeback to all the Kings fans who say “we need Kovalchuck” (2010), “we need Brad Richards!” (2011), “we need Parise!” (2012). We dont need anyone, we just need to bring back the same guys who underachieved the entire regular season, and could have played even better throughout the playoffs.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
@Sebastian,
Nice. 100% in agreement!
Now, if we can just add that final piece to the puzzle, that elusive 40-Win goaltender DS is always talking about, then I think there’s a chance …..
GET KIPPER!
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When ou have a team of winners, why go looking for trouble to upset the chemistry these guys have and seem to really like one another? Where, in our fantast, would Parise fit in? As for Penner, if his hometown discount is reasonable, sign him. He is, afterall, a fan favorite and we should count for something. WE WANTPANCAKES!!!
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:50 am
@Optomistic,
“He is, afterall, a fan favorite”
I wouldn’t go that far! Any fan with half a memory knows how horrible Penner can be as a hockey player. Sure, most people like Penner as a person (including me) but you must separate the person from the player. If we could have Penner only at the playoffs, then great, but that’s not realistic. Dean must consider the nightmare of a season he had and his past proclivities towards loafing it when offering Dustin a contract. At this point, I’d say the chance of him returning are less than 50%.
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Scot Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
@Optomistic, & Paul
Paulie, I agree with you, I think Penner’s return is a “fat chance.” … … It was either that, or “slim to none.”
Opto – I don’t think the Kings will sign Parise. I just think he is going to sign somewhere like Pittsburgh or Detroit. But … When you say, “where would Parise fit in?” The answer is on the top line Left Wing. It doesn’t matter when you sign a player that good. You make room for him. No matter what team Parise signs with, he is going to be one of their top line wingers. Maybe you meant, Where would he fit in “under the cap”? That’s the only place I see him having trouble fitting in.
But like I said, it’s all moot, because there’s probably less than a 3% chance he signs with the Kings.
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ESPN NHL – Capitals to name Adam Oates as new head coach, source confirms to Pierre LeBrun
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:51 am
@Subby, And?
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vinny Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 10:06 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), ha!
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Sebastian Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 10:08 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), AND I thought they were gonna hire Kompon.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 10:20 am
@Sebastian, Now THAT would be news!
DesertKing Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 10:20 am
@Sebastian,
So did he!
bmova Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 10:24 am
@Sebastian, JK is going to hired as the new PP coach!
Subby Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), calm down
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 1:47 pm
@Subby, Ditto.
Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
@Subby,
When Oatesy (poor sport as as Asst Coach, great hockey player) leads Ovi, Backsy, Ribber, Greenie & the Caps to the SCF next year and we are all as nervous as heck about facing them, you will have the last sheepish grin!
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Gustavo Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 4:04 pm
@Subby,
Good, one less unemployed ex-hockey player. Other than that, who cares?
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Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 4:57 pm
@Fubby,
AO coincidentally made the HHoF today (not for his Asst Coaching).
Guess MR wasn’t impressed tho’, per his Oatesless congratulatory Tweet to Sakic & Bure.
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I haven’t seen the clip yet, but judging from everyone’s comments a few things seem clear:
- he’s going hard after Parise
- he’s going to put some feelers out for Parise
- he wants Penner back
- his guts dont want Penner back
- MR and JC need to stay hungry
- JQ being resigned is money in the bank!
GSCCKG!!!
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DesertKing Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 10:42 am
@Stuart,
Don’t forget:
- Kompon was awesome
- Kompon sucked
- The Kings were lucky to win the Cup
- The Kings are the best team in hockey
- Parise is the second coming of Gretzky
- Parise sucks
I feel better now that I have made two posts today saying something sucks, especially since this is the best summer ever for Kings fans. GKG-AGAIN!!
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Cav Pilot Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 10:44 am
@Stuart, From what I heard on the video, he is not going to go after Parise. He talked specifically about how this team isn’t even playing at their full potential yet.
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variable Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 11:35 am
@Stuart,
good feelings and observations IF you haven’t truly watched the video at the time of yr post…
hehe…
yeah, most of us on here got it right as to defining what dl said in the vid….
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Stuart Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
@variable, I just saw it…
wrt Penns, seems he wants to work something out but if Penns even adjusts in his seat during the talk, DL might just tell to GTF out! DL will hold all the cards, or just card, and if Penner needs time to do so much as think about it, it will be rescinded.
I get this from him saying you gotta throw out the stats and go with the gut. Throw out the stats sounds like forget about what you did for me lately, good AND bad, this is what I’m willing to offer your slugness: 1yr/1.25M
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Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
@Stuart,
See but insulting him when you sign him defeats the purpose.
Then you’ve just thrown your preposterous 1.25 M away … and your 1 yr/ !
A Canuck and a Shark go into a bar. They call the bartender over. The Shark says “Hey bartender, give me a cup.” “A cup?” the bartender asks. “Yea, you heard him” the Canuck says. The bartender replies “I can’t.” The Shark asks “Why the hell not?” The bartender points to the King at the end of the bar and says “He’s got it!”
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vplaza Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 11:17 am
@DesertKing,
+1
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Shakes Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 12:37 pm
@DesertKing, that won’t stop Clowe from illegally sticking his straw in our cup from the sidelines and taking a few swigs.
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DesertKing Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
@Shakes,
Then backwashing! What a piece of you-know-what.
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Gmo Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
@DesertKing
That is awesome lol
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Two years ago it was the Kovalchuck watch.
Now its the Doughty watch. Why do I ever listen to an attorney?
Next it will be the lockout watch.
I guess there will always be some reason to hold my breathe in the Kingdom.
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variable Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 11:49 am
@BluLiner,
it might be just a conspiracy to keep the “watch” industry healthy as we excelerate in the technological revolution…
and it might be televised – on future watches…:)
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Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
@variable,
The technological revolution WILL be televised …
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Stuart Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
@BluLiner, after the lockout it’ll be Swatch watch and then it will be 1986 again!
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I would like to see parse not parise.if parse can get healthy and play under ds…..he would be a 20 to 25 goal scorer at a great price
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
@neil, u mean Scott Parse?
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Shakes Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
@neil, i can’t even get him to score that much on NHL 12. and i’m good at it!
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DesertKing Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
@neil,
He seemed to still be in pain at the rally. He could barely walk.
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Stuart Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
@DesertKing, definite hitch in his giddyup! I wouldn’t bank on him in a Kings sweater again.
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Dominick (defrim65) Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
@DesertKing,
He is still recovering. If he was resigned, he wouldn’t be 100% to start the season, but once he is 100% he could quite possibly be a very good player for us (IF he is resigned). He has been raised in the Kings system, he injured himself in service to the Kings organization, he was around when Sutter made changes, and he knows all the players, and coaching staff.
I could see him going for a fresh start somewhere else, but I also see him being welcomed back. Either way, I hope he recovers completely.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
@Dominick (defrim65), He was skating a lot then stopped completely then had a limp. NOT a good sign.
Dominick (defrim65) Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
Happens to the best of’em when your talking recovery. Has no bearing on things 5, or even 6 months from now. Fraser took a large portion of this last season to recover from a foot injury, and became a majorly useful player.
That being said, it still remains to be seen if full recovery is even an option.
Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
Is that just because it suited your irrational alliterational aspirations, or do you alternatively kneel at his altar, @neil?
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Real 7 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 1:23 pm
@Duncanzsaucee, kneel, neil…but can he skate? ….I bet not, naughty neil…
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Shotongoal Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 1:17 pm
@neil, C’mon really?!
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neil Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 4:45 pm
@Shotongoal, that was the response when I said that Gagne was going to play in the play-offs..if healthy.( a big if) Parse can play!!!
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
@neil, If there was any reason to believe he could sustain an entire NHL season there’s some merit to this. But, sadly, that isn’t the case. There’s just no way to rely on him at this point in time.
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Stuart Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 1:31 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), that’s kind of how I feel about SG…
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Mars Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 3:05 pm
@Stuart, Yeah when gags is healthy he is good, it’s the when that gets me too.
JD Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 11:57 pm
@neil, Ha ha, here we go with the parse stuff again, he’s going to be 28 this season, and he’s scored a grand total of 14 goals in his career. Looks like a 25 goal a year guy to me
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I’ll post this a few times along the way, but I finally got around to uploading a bunch of pictures, including insider events and the playoffs. Enjoy! And if you can, tag people if you know them by their nicknames on here. Thanks.
http://picasaweb.google.com/102017469768132099317
If you have photos you would like to add to the insider events, email me at paul at kingsnewsdaily dot com. If you have a lot of them, we can use Dropbox.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 1:47 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDuly.com),
Hey! I recognize some of those likely lads and ladies.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
@Duncanz, Do you recognize the new zealand rainforest monkey climbing all over Magic’s statue?
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Lake Forest Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), haha I guess that answered my question below
Lake Forest Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
@Duncanz, is that you holding up the scarf?
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Scot Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
Dude, you look like Conan O’Brien
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Dominick (defrim65) Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
Ahhhh! good times. Beautiful sight to behold when Kingsfans gather.
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Cynic Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), I missed some good drinkin’. Took 2 hours to get home. If I’d a stayed, would have got home nice and late, because that looked too fun to just stay for one beer.
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There was an ol’ fella’ @Real
Who came and aimed fire @ neil
Took him out at the knees
Left him in a squeeze
But now he’s a per-forming seal!
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Real 7 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
@Duncanzwaxespoeticwhoeverheis, you’re a regular long-fella….
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Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
@Real 7,
You talkin’ bout that “other neil”, Diamond?
Well, you can consider it a “serenade” to your lustrous self.
I’m a believer!
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neil Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
@Duncanz, Me??? A seal??? i dont get it !! LOL !!!!
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Where’s Rich?
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DesertKing Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
@Howe9,
Shhhhhhhhhh, don’t wake the bear!
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Real 7 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
@DesertKing, oh! the bear hasn’t got dressed yet….?
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Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
@Howe9,
Sitting patiently in a conference room on W Temple St, mini-recorder and laptop at the ready!
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might be old “cabbage”
but LeBrun says “Kings brass to meet with pending UFA Dustin Penner on Wednesday. That discussion will be important in whether or not Kings offer deal”…
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I still say “screw Parise!” We have enough depth already.
Of course, (IF) wewere to land him, I’d be happy too, but would rather not even pursue him at this point.
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KC23 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
@Dominick (defrim65), Was very unimpressed with Parise in the finals. Not worth what will be required to sign him IMHO.
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Osaka Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 6:18 pm
@Dominick (defrim65), I would love to have him, but not at the expense of being able to resign or own players or keep the team together.
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Just Tweeted:
(about Drew Doughty charges)
Craig Renetzky @losangeleslegal
Just received an update about the charges. Bottom Line: No earlier than late on Wed. May be Thursday. Call me for details if needed.
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Dominick (defrim65) Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
@BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy,
That’s code for next week Friday at the earliest.
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 2:13 pm
From Helene Elliott:
Helene Elliott @helenenothelen
Doughty’s lawyer says no word today on whether DA will prosecute Doughty on rape charge, no answer expected before late Weds.
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DesertKing Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
@BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy,
…of course, if Thursday comes before Friday, and it usually does, then we may not hear anything until Friday, but definitely not Saturday or Sunday, which leaves us with a possibility of Monday, but since Tuesday comes after Monday, we might expect word then, meanwhile, if we don’t get word until a week from tomorrow, which would be another Wednesday, then please check out my website, @DruuuuuusAttorney.com, and I will be happy to look at your case, but not until Thursday of next week, unless of course, they announce the decision on Drew’s case which would postpone your case until Friday, but no later than Christmas, which I know is on a Tuesday and definitely before New Year’s. The damn DA’s Office makes this so confusing!
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
@DesertKing,
More from Lewis Carroll:
Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end; then stop.
‘But I don’t want to go among mad people,’ said Alice. ‘Oh, you can’t help that,’ said the cat. ‘We’re all mad here.’
But I was thinking of a way To multiply by ten, And always, in the answer, get The question back again.
Contrariwise, if it was so, it might be; and if it were so, it would be; but as it isn’t, it ain’t. That’s logic.
Everything’s got a moral, if only you can find it.
Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/l/lewis_carroll.html#
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Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 3:07 pm
@BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy,
One thing he wrote there was most apropos to the topic of the day:
“Sentence first. Verdict afterwards.”
… although, following him was a Trial sometimes …
So Shanny misses out in the HOF Class of 2012 balloting ….
THERE YA’ GO!!! THAT PERCEIVED EC BIAS I’VE BEEN RANTING INCESSANTLY ABOUT ALL THESE CENTURIES!!!
Well that just shows that Butthead just has no shame and no respect for a fine WC player that he’s proly never even seen play due to the fact that all EC people go to bed early and miss the final edition of the NHL highlights!
Woe betide them, but I wonder if he’s even HEARD of Joe Thornton, Nicklas Lidstrom and the Sedin Twins!
Well, i guess If Shanny had maintained a higher profile after he retired from playing, perhaps he would have kept himself in the minds eye of the empty “wigs”!
Does anyone know what he’s doing now?
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DesertKing Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
@Duncanz,
I guess he dropped the puck…..
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 2:25 pm
@Duncanz,
Ia it true you lived in the eighteenth century?
`Twas brillig, and the slithy toves
Did gyre and gimble in the wabe:
All mimsy were the borogoves,
And the mome raths outgrabe.
“Beware the Jabberwock, my son!
The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!
Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun
The frumious Bandersnatch!”
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Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
@BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy,
He took his condoral sword in hand:
Long time the bakowens’ foe he sought
So rested he by the Buckbuck tree
And stood awhile in thought ….
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
@Duncanz,
“…And, as in uffish thought he stood,
The Jabberwock, with eyes of flame,
Came whiffling through the tulgey wood,
And burbled as it came!”
BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
@Duncanz,
I can see Shanahan standing in the NHL headquarters, staring out the window, pondering his next suspension video…
“One, two! One, two! And through and through
The vorpal blade went snicker-snack!
He left it dead, and with its head
He went galumphing back.”
The head of the Concussion Jabberwock, firmly gripped in his sack!
Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
@BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy,
“And, has thou slain the Shannywock?
Come to my arms, my Bettmish boy!
O fractious day! Sundin! Bure!”
He chortled in his joy.
BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
@Duncanz,
Stuart Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
@Duckduckz, Buckbuck tree… classic!
BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
@Stuart,
I like the Boojum tree…
http://www.azarboretum.org/plantlist/boojum.htm
Stuart Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
@WakenBako, Lewie’s net stretched far and wide! good pickup!
DesertKing Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
@BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy,
I saw those jabberwock guys at some hotel in Vegas
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Stuart Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
@DesertKing, but did you invite them in and make them breakfast in the morn?
DesertKing Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
@Stuart
No, they were too busy dancing and they all wore masks. I couldn’t tell one from the other. You know those Vegas show people…….
Stuart Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
@DesertKing, I wonder if one sat in the Stanley Cup?
Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
@Struck,
Sounds like you could make a Geico commercial out of material like that …
“I’m not sure what happened here last night … “
If monday falls on a tuesday this wednesday…….
That’s when will hear about Doughty Quick…ly….
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Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
@SVELTE,,
Will it then be reported by Fox?
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Wow, Rich leaves us all unsupervised for less than a day and we are already quoting Lewis Carroll and using other forms of 19th century dialect? This place is like a crappy version of Lord of the Flies.
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
@Bob Bobson,
Maybe there is a beast….maybe it’s only us.
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Stuart Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
@BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy, give me the conch!!!
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
@Stuart,
He began to dance and his laughter became a bloodthirsty snarling…
DL is my favorite genius. Love that guy.
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Ya know, I am glad Rich has a day off (assumption)
But, damn am I jonsing for a Kings news fix.
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DesertKing Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 3:05 pm
@Mars,
He was last seen in the lobby of famed attorney Craig Renetzky last Friday… or was it Monday? Thursday?
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AliCali Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
@DesertKing, So is “Where’s Rich” going to replace the ol’ “Where’s Gagne?”
Almost 24 hours without a post, and some of us are going through withdrawals.
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Mars Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 5:17 pm
@AliCali, We don’t even know if he is in north america
Take the last 22-23 games of the past regular season, add the 20 post season games, and over a span exceeding half a regular season, both Brown and Kopitar averaged over 1 pt/game. That projects to two guys that _could_ take a run at 90(+?) points and the border of ArtRossLand (last season Stamkos and Giroux were #s 2 & 3 with totals in the 90s).
On the one hand, one could be satisfied that having a Richards/Carter line has had the side effect of elevating Brown and Kopitar to places among the League’s elite forwards, but Dean Lombardi obviously isn’t satisfied if that side effect–nice as it is–is most of what the team gets out of Richards/Carter. I agree with Lombardi, he cuts those guys mighty big paychecks.
Same topic:
No one knows if Brown and Kopitar can continue to score at a point-a-game-plus level (overlooking that they’re both also gold in terms of playing solid ‘plus’ games 85×200), but they could fall off quite a bit and still significantly out-produce Carter/Richards. It would seem Carter especially needs to find a means of cranking up his work ethic (I’m thinking he has to have the worst Corsi / Fenwick numbers on the regular roster–bad things happen in front of Quick when Carter is out cruising lackadaisically).
Anyway, good on Lombardi for specifically challenging Carter and Richards.
Change of topic:
When Lombardi signs Dwight King, the motivation to re-up Dustin Penner will diminish, no doubt. But after many months of lambasting Penner (hey, it’s been a popular hobby), count me among those who’d like to see the big pancake boy wearing black and white next fall. The guy clearly does bring camaraderie and cohesiveness to the room and rink. I don’t think he’ll be chasing 30 goals at this point, I don’t think he’ll have a long career, but it seems that he may have a couple of good years yet, and perhaps the worst of his personal issues are now slipping into the past. Slash his salary in half, I think he’ll be happy to put the crown shirt back on.
Change of topic:
Lombardi isn’t going to expend a lot of anxious energy in the free agent market, which is good. As a champion with potential to repeat, _maybe_ someone would accept less than full market value to lace up in LA. Don’t hold your breath. Lombardi isn’t.
Change of topic:
Jarret Stoll and Wayne Gretzky’s daughter.
Change of topic:
A healthy Simon Gagne is probably too much to hope for. Just a fact, I’m afraid. So I’m thinking Lombardi should at least try to re-up Scott Parse (the guy has toughed his way through physical problems that _can_ be completely resolved by the surgeries he’s had, he’s got both skills and grit, you know he’s hungry, and he’s affordable).
Change of topic:
The general manager and the captain took a whole LOT of heat in these comment forums over a period of several months. Turns out . . .
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Duncanz Reply:
June 27th, 2012 at 11:04 pm
@wes, Another very thoughful post.
Only thing I would take issue with is I think you’re foxed by Carter’s smoothe skating style and also not giving him credit for his excellent positional defense. He’s extremely responsible and always works to get on the right side of the puck.
I wouldn’t describe his style as “lackadaisacal” at all. I would term it composed.
Sharks (no, not them) cruise most of the time, by the way.
Also, as well as righting the axis when he arrived, he came up big when he needed to for the Kings, especially in the playoffs.
His experience was pretty much invaluable.
So I would say I am delighted with having Jeff Carter in the lineup to this point!
The size of the contract is going to be a lot to play up to, but if he stays on track I think he’s going to do just fine for the foreseeable.
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In another vein, I’d like to offer this as a point of discussion:
http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/28/the-hall-of-fame-case-for-rogie-vachon/
After all, since the Warlords of Hockey from Toronto have elevated their own (Sundin = Mats4Poker…), while spurning their young spirited Apprentice of Punishment (Shanahan = BrendanOfTheVideo), we from the West can always complain about the long-forgotten accomplishments of Rogatien Vachon (He of ‘Vachon-the-save!’)…
At least we can have something to galumph about…
#GiveRogieABreakNHLhhof!
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wes Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
@BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy, Yeah. True. It’s not like the Rock ‘n Roll HoF not wanting Rush in their myopic club– everybody knows Rush is too good for the silly R&R Hall of Fame anyway– but the Hockey Hall of Fame is a legitimate thing. There will just never be enough west coast love (Rogie played most of his career in LA, where his numbers were outstanding) to give Vachon his due. I wouldn’t mind seeing Gilles Meloche getting a little appreciation either, he played on mostly terrible teams, so his numbers weren’t so good, but he was an outstanding goalie in that era as well.
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KC23 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
@BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy, Proof positive that the NHL Hall of Fame is every bit as much about where you played as it is about how well you played.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
@KC23,
Well, he did win 3 Cups & a Vez first in MTL …
Of course, I gather he shared playing time (and therefore the limelight) a lot more there than he did at the Kings.
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
@Duncanz,
I think his play as a Kings goalie was the equivalent of a month on the front during WWI…
Simply more reason for Rogie to be in the HHOF…
Hey Rich-Tired of Doughty Watch. Do you have any videos/pictures of Stolli at Hermosa Beach yesterday or Dustin at Manhattan? Great turnout at Hermosa.
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EmptyTank Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
@Doc Allen,
Check out the post on Jewels from the Crown. They’ve got the links to video, etc. of Stolli yesterday
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Hello all. I’ve been traveling across Canada and there is a lot of Kings love up here, especially Winnipeg because Richards is from around there. It’s great to be a Kings fan and get the respect! Also, I’ve been away for a while and I was wondering if the DVD with Bob and Jim calling the last game is out yet?? Thanks for any info and looking forward to coming home in August!
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
@aKinginVancouver,
Pre-order…
http://shop.nhl.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13084081&cp=13083106&clickid=body_bestsell_txt
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Shakes Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 6:05 pm
@BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy,
Also Youngbloods is on sale via the nhl.com site too!
http://shop.nhl.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11353307
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Was there an article from ‘Our Beloved Leader’ that listed all the possible 2012 FAs on the other NHL clubs?
Anyhow, today Dustin Brown’s favorite dancing partner, Shane Doan, announced he that will dip his twinkly toes in the FA waters.
I’ll bet a lot of us would have another huge helping of crow comng if this guy were to be picked up by the Kings.
Doan turns 36 in October and is just coming off 5 yrs @ 4.55 M.
Anyone got any apetite still?
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Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 5:30 pm
I suppose you could say, he began to dance and his laughter became a bloodthirsty snarling …
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Real 7 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 6:31 pm
@Duncanzsize, encore 3 …. now THAT’S embellishing!!
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Gary Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
@Duncanz, No Thanks!
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Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 5:56 pm
@Gary, LoLs
Why not?
Too classy for you?
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Real 7 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 6:05 pm
@Duncanzcars, trying to imagine the “reunion” pf Doan walking into Kings room….
pretty surreal….actually…a nightmare…
Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 6:14 pm
@Real 19,
I’m sure the Kings would swallow their pride and do what it took to make amends!
Real 7 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 6:23 pm
@Duncanz, you know you don’t mean that….it couldn’t happen….it won’t happen….
for SO many reasons….wanna hear more?
Osaka Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 6:22 pm
@Duncanz, I would LOVE Doan in a Kings uni, I said as much during the PHX series.
I am sure not one Kings player would mind that either.
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Real 7 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 6:27 pm
@Osaka, on the other hand, he could give the Nucktards another great embellisher….
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Osaka Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 6:33 pm
@Real 7, Nucks are divers, Brown and Doan are embellishers.
Cav Pilot Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
@Duncanz, I had “dance partners” like that at Godzilla’s a long time ago.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
@Cav Pilot,
Did you do the errr, “Monster Mash” with any of them?
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Cav Pilot Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
@Duncanz, Not exactly, it was a hard core club.Slamnn’ and skankn’.
Can someone explain why Rogie Vachon is not in the hall of fame ?
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No intrest in Doan here,move along
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Shakes Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 6:10 pm
@luckyluc13,
But maybe he’s not the worst thing for Anaheim…he might be the sorta guy who doesn’t allow them to have this recent trend of sluggish starts
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Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 6:12 pm
@luckyluc13,
Heard Doan made Dean an offer he can’t refuse.
Can you just imagine a line with Penns and Doan on it?!!
Crazy!
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Osaka Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 6:23 pm
@Duncanz, Doan and Brown. If the Kings signed Doan they wouldn’t resign Penner.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
@0 sake,
Then the deals off!
See, and for a moment there I thought I had found a true brother in objective arms …
I guess I’ll have to go back to drinking Orion on my own – or maybe I’ll just change to Changs!
Osaka Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 6:36 pm
@luckyluc13, I would much rather sign Doan for 2 years than Parise for 10.
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what do you think Quick will sign for??
I Think it will be something like 6 years at $6.4 million
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Dean’s song….this could be for all GMs….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn481KcjvMo
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Anyone else here in Torrance? This line is so longg
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Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 6:45 pm
@Subby,
Can you afford to bribe 300 people to get a bite, Sub?
; P
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Subby Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 6:49 pm
@Duncanz, a bite of what?
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Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 6:50 pm
@Subby,
“Sub”!
Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 6:52 pm
A bite at an autograph, you automaton!
: l
Mike Richards on Twitter:
Congrats to Pavel Bure and Joe Sakic, amongst others on being Inducted to the hall. Pavel and Joe my 2 favorite players growing up #HHOF
2 of my favorites too Mike.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 6:50 pm
Gosh darn these folks that come on at the bottom and miss all the intelligent posts on the topic above /\
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Osaka Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
@Duncanz, I’m no longer in playoff form, already gone soft for the summer. I’m handicapped by a 17 hour time difference. When I wake to 300 post, I’m just skimming. How many times can a man take TM or JK suck? The answer my friend is blowing in the wind (Divine wind= Kamikaze).
Stay thirsty my friend.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
@:)kaze,
As long as there’s no yabarukaze, I’m ok with most things!
DesertKing Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:35 pm
@Osaka,
Yep, even with a 17 hour difference, they both still suck, but now they don’t suck for us
CB14 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:38 pm
@Desert King, I love it.
KingsFanInPortland Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:02 pm
@Osaka, Pavel was my favorite player when I was a kid.
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Osaka Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:09 pm
@KingsFanInPortland, The Russian Rocket! Every time he touched the puck you expected something could happen. He was just so freak’n fun to watch. One of the best pure goal goal scorers ever.
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KingsFanInPortland Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
@Osaka, Oh man, he’s the primary reason I started watching hockey in the first place. The guy had unbelievable hands and vision. Too bad his career was cut short, and too bad he didn’t always have the talent around him. But he was an unbelievable player.
I like Penner, but I’d much rather have Whitney.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
@KingsFanInPortland,
Some have been put off Parise by his performances against us in the SCF.
I don’t think Whitney performed any better against us in the WCF.
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KingsFanInPortland Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:21 pm
@Duncanz, I hear you, but as is always the case, everyone has a different opinion. Sure, playoff performances are great, but all DP proved is that his history with under performing during his contract until the last possible minute. Granted, that helped us win a Stanley Cup, but nothing in his past shows that he has changed his ways.
Whitney is 40, an old guy. but he put up 77 points last season. 24 goals I think, and 53 assists. Something like that. He’d be on the second line. Can you imagine him setting up Carter? Dude will have a 35 goal season (in theory) at least. Plus he’s good for at least 15-20.
Put it this way… Whitney’s cap hit was 3 mil. Let’s say Penner’s is 3 mil as well. I’d much rather have Whitney for 2 years than Penner for 2 (length is hypothetical).
Purely my opinion, but I like it. I like it a lot
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:19 pm
@KingsFanInPortland, Ray is a dinosaur and a midget (copyright dean lombardi) compared to Penner. You’d really want a 40 year old on left wing next year? I’d happily take Gags or Patty-cakes Penny over Tyrannus Ray any day.
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KingsFanInPortland Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:22 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Whitney had 77 points last year and played a full season if memory serves correct.
Yes I would. Penner has a history of under performing until his contract is up.
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nykingfan Reply:
June 27th, 2012 at 9:09 am
@KingsFanInPortland,
Didn’t he turn down the Kings previously?
am I the only one worried about Rich?? Usually he will give a heads up when he is is not going to post….Rich…check in…your family…..
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:22 pm
@neil, Would you like me to go over to his condo and see if he’s ok? Last I heard he was watching early rounds of Wimbledon while enjoying tea and crumpets.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:29 pm
@neil, don’t bother him. He’s probably got, you know, “company” over..
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Lake Forest Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
@Duncanz, hopefully it’s not a one night stand
ZINGER!
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It’s officially the first day of summer now that Rich has gone a whole day without posting a new page. Enjoy your rest Rich, you deserve it.
P.S. Anyone heard an update on the DD case?
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DesertKing Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
@CB14,
The DA’s Office hired Rich to handle the prosecution and Rich abruptly went on vacation to a vine growing seminar somewhere in Chicago, thus the delay.
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CB14 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:45 pm
@DesertKing, I found him! He moved to San Francisco. http://richardhammond.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2&Itemid=2
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CB14 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:47 pm
@DesertKing, Check that. He’s in Idaho. http://www.hammondlawoffice.com/
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CB14 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:48 pm
@DesertKing, Now i’m confused. It says here he’s in Nevada. http://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/richard-hammond-752812
This is like where’s waldo but with Rich.
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Kingscup25 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:43 pm
@CB14, I will not stand for it!! He must work tirelessly for us!! Mush Rich Mush!!
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CB14 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 7:50 pm
@Kingscup25, Hehe
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“There are other options”…
Sounds like Scott Parse is going to be slotted in at LW.
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King Cobra Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 11:22 pm
@Michael J.,
For another team…..
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Good for Rich finally a day off way to go!
Just left book store in PV after work now got the two new
Kings books so excited great pictures miss the boys
now at least has lots of summer reading now
Go Kings Go!
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Not sure if this was posted before:
http://youtu.be/TNE2TjwBK6g
But was that when he hurt his wrist? He says, “arm” but I wonder if he was not being 100% truthful.. If that was when he hurt it, those would have to be the two dumbest injuries you could have – pancake back spasms and celebration wrist hyperextension.
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I would like to see Penner come back. I do think under DS he will be better and he has a great attitude.
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If the Kings can sign Penner for about 1.25 to 1.75 million the should sign him. The Kings will have 10 UFA at the end of next season. And there are a lot of important players so they will need the money then to lock up some good players.
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