After a couple days in Massachusetts, the Stanley Cup has reached Quebec, to be enjoyed by Jonathan Bernier and Simon Gagne. A couple public events have been announced for those who might be in the area. Bernier will host the Cup today from 1:30-3 p.m. Eastern time at the Yvon Chartrand Arena in Laval, Quebec. On Friday, Gagne will make the Cup available from 4-5:30 p.m. Eastern time at the Le Relais ski center in Lac-Beauport.
I’ve been updated the Stanley Cup tracker map I created, with all the recent stops and pictures. You can find that by clicking here. Yesterday, the Cup spent some time with Mark Yannetti, the Kings’ co-director of amateur scouting. Phil Pritchard, one of the gentlemen charged with transporting the Cup around the world, got this great photo of the Cup next to its cake counterpart. Phil posts some great photos on his Twitter account, which can be found by clicking here.
Drew Doughty could eat that whole cake.
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neil Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:35 am
@Tyler, Thay’a cold…
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neil Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:35 am
@neil, should say “That’s Cold”
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Poppa K Reply:
July 14th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
@Tyler, Cold, but true….lol
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Isn’t it amazing. We still have 11 more months of saying “WE GOT THE CUP!” before we then get to say “WE GOT THE CUP AGAIN!!” Thank you LA Kings!
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PalmSpringsKingsFan Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:24 am
@DesertKing, Agreed DK This is going to be a fun ride with this bunch of guys. I think Doan will not sign with us, and it will be his mistake. I just have a feeling he will become another dried up tumbleweed in the desert
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DesertKing Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:43 am
@PalmSpringsKingsFan,
And what would we know about tumbleweeds?
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Hey Rich,
No news on the ESPY’s?
Any news on DD’s case?
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PalmSpringsKingsFan Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:42 am
@RobSD, http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=637746
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Rich Hammond Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:47 am
They won Best Upset and Quick won Best NHL Player. And no, zero word from DA’s office in weeks. Case still open.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 9:15 am
Much like the signing last season, this thing hanging over Dewey is starting to sound more serious than it did at first. :-/
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puck73 Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 9:39 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, I gotta admit, I am getting concerned as well.
OCKingGirl Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, It’s actually the opposite. If they had credible facts to charge him, they would. Since they haven’t charged him they don’t have enough facts or the witness to the facts is not credible. It is not a difficult standard for the police to get enough facts for a charge and arrest. Have you ever heard the expression, “You can indight a ham sandwich.”
The fact that this continues to lag on without charges being filed against DD is not worrisome, but rather a sign that the police are using their resources to pursue cases that are winnable.
Duncanz Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?,
Waiting for more “victims” to come forward?
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 1:42 pm
@OCKingGirl, But there was this apparent certainty that the charges would be dropped quickly. The fact that it didn’t happen remotely that quickly is disturbing. Maybe they’re being uncharacteristically thorough before they a) soil his reputation, b) call a victim a liar.
(As you can tell, I haven’t jumped to any conclusions, but I still lean toward the benefit of the doubt, as is our tradition.)
ot….wouldnt it be great if Hockey had a summer league…Basketball does..Baseball has winter leagues…It would help grow the sport(giving NHL something to air on T.V. instead of replays)..injured players could come back and play a few games to get back in game shape etc..I love the summer league of Basketball…..
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Duncanz Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 12:43 pm
@neil, Don’t you imagine the ice would ALWAYS be messed up?!
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Definately wasn’t “Cake Boss”
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Stuart Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 9:06 am
@kingszzz, LOL! The cake looks great, except for the layer right beneath the cup part. That layer looks a little crooked. When the pic finally loaded, I thought it was one of those inflatable SC’s that they were selling, albeit one with that could’ve used a little more psi… but considering all the hard work that someone(s) went through to make that cake, I give it a solid A+!
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kingszzz Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 9:48 am
@Stuart, I’ll go A-
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Stuart Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 9:50 am
@kingszzz, what’s the matter? Don’t like Devil’s food cake?
Kenny44 Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
@kingszzz,
As soon as I saw that, I knew that my wife’s week was booked. Son’s b-day coming up. Can’t wait to get home “Hey honey, check this out! I’ll get out of your way and let you do your magic.”
Now I just have to pick a destination for the guys trip
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Yank Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 2:37 pm
@kingszzz, the top wasn’t crooked when the day started but gravity and 80* heat did take its toll…I can say though it was a little less dented and “experienced” than the actual cup…but despite being delicious it still was not nearly as sweet!
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Hey RIch, can you post the remainder of the schedule before it gets to where its going please? Thank you
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Rich Hammond Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 8:56 am
No, sorry. As I’ve said before, most of these days are private events with players. As I’ve indicated, when I get word of public events — there’s usually at least one in every area — I will do everything I can to post them as soon as possible.
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To all my fellow Kings fans HAPPY MONIVERSARY of the best morning EVER! Yes I just made up that word. Moniversary = 1 month anniversary All I know is that even though I didn’t get much sleep that night when I woke up one month ago today I had the most incredible feeling ever – and it still hasn’t gone away! I love this feeling!
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Duncanz Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
@PurpleRocks, Cheers, and nice coining by the way.
It is also the moniversary for spending lots of money.
It’s been a little cheaper since.
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I get the idea Phil Pritchard really loves his job.
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LB Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 9:20 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?,
Is there a better job out there? I doubt it.
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the best part about that cake is the little Kings player has a pharoah’s headdress on! classic!
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Michael J. Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 10:15 am
@Stuart,
Nothing says hockey champs like a pharoah’s headdress!
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Stuart Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 10:24 am
@Michael J., it must be a fourth line pharaoh though because there isn’t a vulture or cobra on it! LOL next years will have them! symbolizing ownership of Northern California (lower) and Southern California (upper)!
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Yank Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
@Stuart, hi all – the day with the cup was unreal…the pharaoh guy is in inside joke with my family and his likeness makes its way into all of our family events…
Stuart Reply:
July 13th, 2012 at 9:13 am
@Yank, that’s awesome! makes him even cooler!! I hope you guys enjoyed the day and the cake!
OK, I realize that it was posted 2 days ago but I just read on NHL.com that Kings forward Kevin Westgarth is one of 11 players representing the players association during CBA negotiations. Even though I remember that he was an Ivy Leaguer, still I am impressed with the heavy responsibility that he has shouldered.
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Michael J. Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 10:11 am
@Zeley,
His strategy is to bring his father-in-law into the negotiating room. The owners won’t have a chance
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Duncanz Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
@Michael J., They will cowher under the pressure?
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Off Topic…..Joe Paterno…..Man, did he check out at the right time!
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Michael J. Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 10:03 am
@puck73,
Yah, timing is a bit… curious.
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vplaza Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 10:26 am
@puck73,
Sure seems like it.
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jess Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 10:31 am
@puck73,
Hey get back to work!
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 1:47 pm
@puck73, I’m thinking the two aren’t necessarily unrelated. Not suggesting funny business–pressure, maybe. My opinion on the issue is that he probably gets a bit more criticism than he deserves, as it’s hard to understand his position. For most of us, I think if someone tells us about a crime at work, reporting it to our superiors is the only responsible action. Maybe he could have done more. Can’t say I know, and I”m pretty sure most of the critics don’t either. I guess maybe it’s better not to judge what other people DON’T do.
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Ha ha… That Cup Cake’s top part is a bit crooked. Still a great effort though!
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seanster48 Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
@McSorleyKilledMe, ugh..huh huh you sAID cupcake
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Go Kings Go!
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I was wondering….was Poorman in the crowd to say that Bernier is still the #1 goaltender for the Kings?
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seanster48 Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
@vplaza, He is…#1 Back-up
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Let give a big round of applause to Dean Lombardi,afterall without his great hockey knowledge & the love for the game we would be having so much fun with this…Thanks DeanO…..
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Question for those of you “in the know”: does Bernier get his name on the Cup ? I know the rule about minimum # of games played and/or appearing in the Finals, but didn’t know if there might be some wiggle room for a backup goalie who was with the team all season ?
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Rich Hammond Reply:
July 12th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
He was on the active roster for 82 regular-season games and all 20 playoff games, so he qualifies under any scenario.
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hahahha cupcake.
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No Cake Boss involvement in OUR Stanley Cup as Buddy aka The Cake Boss is from Hoboken, New Jersey…maybe we send him a crow pie…
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Stanley Cupcake
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I took a picture with the cup at the Sports Chalet but this guy next to me in line never emailed me the picture with his camera (didn’t want to use my cheap camera)
PLEASE
ONE MORE PHOTO OPPORTUNITY!!
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