The Kings have signed Tanner Pearson, their first-round pick in this year’s draft, to a three-year entry-level contract.
Pearson turns 20 next week, so he would be eligible either to play in the American Hockey League or play a final (over-age) season for the Barrie Colts of the junior-level Ontario Hockey League.
Last season, Pearson had 37 goals and 54 assists in 60 regular-season games. The 91 pounds ranked third overall in the OHL. A native of Kitchener, Ontario, Pearson is listed at 6-feet, 198 pounds.
91 points Rich, not pounds
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Michael J. Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 10:43 am
@Itsari,
Maybe they are paying them in Brittish currency…
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Kenny44 Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 12:10 pm
@Michael J.,
Olympic media saturation is now complete
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Doughty8 Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 7:12 pm
@Kenny44,
He is going to be a bruiser – LOL
Richie Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 11:45 pm
@Michael J., Mr. Fox, that would be an awful salary and I would be worried for the Kings’ GM and their new asset if Tanner Pearson signed for 91 British Pounds…
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Howard Berger Reply:
August 6th, 2012 at 12:47 am
@Michael J., Hi again Kingers: Heading back your way this afternoon. Have a major piece of Kings history (several, in fact) as part of this blog, posted today. Enjoy… http://www.bergerbytes.ca/2012/08/more-from-my-hockey-collection/
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some serious light-weights in the OHL!
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Michael J. Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 11:03 am
@Stuart,
Yah, but what about the two guys that weigh even less! For all we know all three might be like the skinny player from the old Nintendo Ice Hockey – no physical game at all but faster than the other players by far.
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Stuart Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 11:12 am
@Michael J., you mean Blades of Steel? How about the old Intellevision athletes??? skinny AND square!
I think I know of a few insiders that could appreciate a less physical brand of hockey!
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Michael J. Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 11:15 am
@Stuart,
I loved Blades of Steel! Remember if you lost the fight you went to the penalty box! LOL!
I was referring to this one http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/aoIb_p_zG2tWFuBcT8GS5uTcIWmwuVFr
Stuart Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 11:30 am
@Michael J., the site is blocked by the commi’s here…
I’ll check it later on.
DesertKing Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 3:35 pm
@Stuart,
Blades of Steel was awesome!
Lets do it agian Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 5:52 pm
@Stuart, No there’s another old hockey Nintendo game just called ICE HOCKEY.It sucked compared to BLADES OF STEEL.But you could select all super skinny guys that went fast.
BringBackKingston Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 11:49 am
@Michael J., I still play Nintendo Ice Hockey. The Zamboni’s are awesome.
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Michael J. Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 2:20 pm
@BringBackKingston,
I was always the silver/grey team with Wayne, Dave & either Marty or Ken.
luc20rules Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 12:27 am
@BringBackKingston, If memory serves me correctly the nitendo olympic version had the skinny-weak check-fast-weak shot, medium-avg check/speed/shot, and the fat-power check-slow-power shot. I always played the Czechs as they had the Kings colors. I called the skinny uncontrollably fast guy Gretzky.
Weasel Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 1:29 pm
@Michael J.,
I think I remember that one — when they got into a fight there would be a big spinning cloud and the skinny kid would be throw out of it first?
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Michael J. Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 2:19 pm
@Weasel,
LOL. Forgot about that! I remember the “fights” and resulting tornadoes
This kid is gonna be a force!!
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Better fill up Manchester! Since he is either the third lightest or third heaviest in the OHL.
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Dominick (defrim65) Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 11:00 am
@jonsey, 91 pounds is featherweight in any league. Even Pee-wee.
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Dominick (defrim65) Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 11:04 am
@jonsey,
Ooops! Meant “except pee-wee”.
Must be experiencing a Stanley Cup hangover.
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neil Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 1:00 pm
@jonsey, doenst play a thick and heavy game
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Here’s a question Rich… How many of your articles do you write and post using your smartphone and its auto-correct?
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Not only have I watched film on this guy, but I also saw him at the developmental camp. There are alot of subtleties to his game. He really see’s the ice well, and has a pro shot.
Dont know if he would be able to make this roster with the depth we have, but i do see him playing in the NHL sooner, rather then later.
The other thing about Pearson is this, I have watched all the drafts since Lombardi has been GM, and I gotta say that I have never seen him, or our scouts more excited then when we drafted this kid. Hopefully, Tanner turns out to be a great NHL player, stay tuned!
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Michael J. Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 11:12 am
@puck73,
Maybe the Kings weren’t as excited when they drafted Schenn, but the look from Brian Burke was gold!
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BrokeKingsFan Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 11:24 am
@Michael J., yeah he was pissed! His face got so red I thought his head was gonna pop.
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Gustavo Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 4:55 pm
@BrokeKingsFan,
LMAO!!..I remember that. It was P-R-I-C-E-L-E-S-S
McSorleyfan Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 6:36 pm
@Michael J., That’s a memory to cherish…lol
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Lionskings Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 11:33 am
@puck73, DEAN was excited because Tanner was a steal of the draft at 30th overall. On top of that Kings could have lost him to the Jackets. Dean as Kings fan I wanna thank you for signing all the key players. What job Kings did to build a championship team for many years. RICHARDS, DREW, QUICK, KOPItar, CARTER all signed long term. GO KINGS GO.
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Weasel Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 1:30 pm
@puck73,
So you predict a better future for him than Hickey?
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Would this be a solid AHL top 6? No one on the monarchs had over 50 points last year, but maybe the addition of Pearson and Toffoli balance things out a bit and open up some room?
Vey
Kozun
Toffoli
Pearson
Azevedo
Cliche
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nykingfan Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 11:28 am
@FKA PakiFro,
I thought Azevedo left?
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FKA PakiFro Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 11:44 am
@nykingfan,
oops. you are correct sir.
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nykingfan Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 1:23 pm
@FKA PakiFro,
Once in 49 years..not too shabby! LOL
Puckn-A Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 11:38 am
@FKA PakiFro, No worries Andreoff can fill the void .
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BringBackButchGoring Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 11:52 am
@FKA PakiFro, Anybody see an upside to Cliche? He seems like he will always fall a little short of making the Kings, especially with Andreoff in the fold. He’s 25 now, how long do you keep a guy like that in the organization?
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Arun Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 12:52 pm
@BringBackButchGoring, Cliche is a leader and a pretty decent spare tire. He was one of the few Monarchs the Kings kept up during the Cup run. It’s my opinion that he could fill Richardson’s shoes, and his experience with the younger guys would be helpful in the future.
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KC23 Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 1:19 pm
@BringBackButchGoring, The NHL history books are full of late bloomers who excelled in the later half of their 20s. You never know.
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puck73 Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 1:56 pm
@KC23, Very good point as usual. Derek Armstrong didnt make it in the NHL until he was 29, and he ended up having a decent NHL career.
KC23 Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 7:26 pm
@FKA PakiFro, Kozan still has to prove he can play a 200′ game.
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This looks more like Machester’s top six:
Pearson
Taffoli
Adreoff
Kozun
Weal
Vey
Yikes, this looks really good!
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BringBackButchGoring Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 12:23 pm
@Blue Liner, Except you have 3 RW’s and only one center. I think you need Cliche in there somewhere unless you are trying to convert one?
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He Shoots, He Scores Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 1:18 pm
@BringBackButchGoring, Vey played right wing and center last year. I think I remember reading a Mayors Manor article that suggested he’d move back to center this year since he got his game back on track after making the necessary adjustments.
Pearson – Vey – Toffoli
Andreoff – Weal – Kozun
Czarnik, Cliche will be in the mix too.
Probably forgetting someone, but that’s my stab. Imagine that Loktionov might end up centering the 1st line should he open the season in Manchester.
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luc20rules Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 12:37 am
@He Shoots, He Scores, People have forgotten about Loki. There is still one extra forward that will drop down to the Monarchs. If its not Westy, I would have to think one of Richardson, Clifford, or Nolan would be in the top 6 group for the Monarchs.
FKA PakiFro Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 1:29 pm
@Blue Liner,
Yes, that does look better than what I had up there. Forgot that Weal and Adreoff were grown up now
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I would’ve liked Tanner to have scored 92pts last year, but you take what you can get.
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BringBackButchGoring Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 12:18 pm
@Shakes, Don’t ever overlook how he handled himself in the handshake line. That’s the overriding concern of the majority of bloggers on here…
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Shakes Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 12:25 pm
You want a guy with a good firm handshake. But not TOO strong that makes it look like he’s trying too hard (and being pretentious), but certainly not a limp fish either. Hopefully he’ll be able to work on this going forward. Also you want a guy who doesn’t talk too much in the handshake. Head down, up-and-down shaking… none of this left-to-right hand shaking line mentality which can work in the OHL
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nykingfan Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 1:25 pm
@Shakes,
and no hug!!!!!!!!
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rick Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 1:15 pm
@Shakes, Thank God he didn’t only have 90 points. Many of us would have had a real problem with that.
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A well oiled hockey club is forming
Go Kings Go!
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Weasel Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 1:31 pm
@Gail Web,
You could even call them slick.
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I want this team to get better and a lot of competition for jobs too. So if DL doesn’t shell out 7 million to get a 35 year old forward who scored all of 20 goals and is supposed to be your priceless savior for a team that went 16-4 in the SC playoffs and kept the entire roster, we’ll just have to “make do” with this guy, Andreoff, and Toffoli pushing for jobs. Wow, that would just be really horrible, wouldn’t it?
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BringBackButchGoring Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 12:59 pm
@HockeyNerd, Let me know how many goals Toffoli and Andreoff score for the Kings next season. Again, there is no way DL is shelling out 7 million for Doan so no need to keep saying that. Some fans want more competition for starting positions, not less. Sorry if that bothers you. Plus I trust that DL knows what he’s doing with the salary cap since he seems to have a handle on it so far…
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HockeyNerd Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 1:29 pm
@BringBackButchGoring, For the 9,999,999th time, (and I have made this perfectly clear so I don’t know why this keeps coming up) I want as much competition and talent as possible.
What I don’t want is Doan.
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BringBackButchGoring Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 1:36 pm
@HockeyNerd, Actually you have said countless times that you want the team to remain exactly the same since that was the eight place seed last year (or something to that effect)
HockeyNerd Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 1:44 pm
@HockeyNerd, Not true. Please post the link to where I said that.
JD Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 5:26 pm
@HockeyNerd, I think I read that somewhere before
HockeyNerd Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 2:03 pm
@BringBackButchGoring, It’s high time to clear a few things up for once and for all:
1) I never said I WANTED the team to remain the same. What I did say was that we have kept every player from the roster and that is “a good thing”. TWO DIFFERENT THINGS.
2) What DL signs Doan for is not the point. I don’t care if it’s 5, 6 or 7 million. If I don’t like him, I don’t like him. Furthermore unless he’d come here for 4 million or less than in my mind he’s being way overpaid. (and no you don’t need to start quoting 4 instead of 7 in every post now either).
3. I DON’T LIKE HIM.
I DON’T LIKE HIM.
I DON’T LIKE HIM.
Get it? I have players I respect and don’t like and Doan is at the top of the list. That’s my opinion AS A FAN and I’m not going to change my mind. The point of this is not to stop debate, debate is all well and good. The point is that I do not appreciate being called “small minded” because AS A FAN I DON’T LIKE A PLAYER. I don’t like broccoli and it doesn’t taste good. If you are my Dad and you put it on my plate I will eat it. But stop trying to talk me into liking the taste of it and calling me “small minded” for not liking it.
If all that isn’t clear, then I don’t know what is.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 2:06 pm
@HockeyNerd, “players I respect and like and players I don’t respect and don’t like”
BringBackButchGoring Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 2:13 pm
@HockeyNerd, You really ought to quit talking about him all the time then. You are going to give yourself a stroke….
PRMan Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 3:23 pm
@HockeyNerd, What do you have against broccoli? It’s good!
DesertKing Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 3:40 pm
@HockeyNerd,
OK, I will put you in the “NO on Doan” box. I will be the guy sitting next to you.
370455VinSD Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 4:06 pm
@HockeyNerd, I really like broccoli, just sayin.
Gustavo Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 5:45 pm
@HockeyNerd,
I can respect your choice of players you like and players you do not like. Now, eat your broccoli or there will be no TV time for you
nofreight Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 11:29 pm
@HockeyNerd, never post Imean never 5 times since kovulchuck…read everyday.. last post was SUPPORT DREW DOUGHTY!!! this place is great:)for a starving KINGS fan this place is amazing!! bring that fire.. butch bring it back.. very entertaning tonite
lvkingaholic Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 9:30 am
@HockeyNerd, sounds like you need to take a big doan………………. lol
SLIM Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 10:04 pm
@HockeyNerd,
I don’t like him, EITHER!
Mik3ysfv Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 10:20 pm
@HockeyNerd, have you tried raw broccoli w/ranch?
HockeyNerd Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 2:44 pm
@BringBackButchGoring, I am just asking for my opinion to be respected. Not agreed with. Respected. Why is that so hard for you to understand?
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Stuart Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 1:03 pm
@HockeyNerd, someone’s about one post away from taking their puck and going home… sheesh
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BringBackButchGoring Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 2:18 pm
@Stuart, Very prophetic. How did you do that?
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He Shoots, He Scores Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 1:24 pm
@HockeyNerd, If Doan were to be signed, he wouldn’t be our savior by any means. He might be able to poach Trevor Lewis’ right-wing spot, but there’s no way Dean pays him beyond $5.5. Doan is very similar to Brown; his style of play isn’t always translated to the score sheet – it’s like Bill Russell back in the day. He struck fear into opposing players because they knew there was a good chance they’d get their shot blocked. Same with Doan. If he’s on the ice, watch out, because he’s the type of guy that will go THROUGH you, not around you.
I bet there’s some hesitancy from Lombardi’s perspective with Iginla, Perry, Getzlaf, et al, out there in the next free agency class.
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Weasel Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 1:33 pm
@He Shoots, He Scores,
As a 2nd-3rd line guy who is respected for his toughness he’d be a great addition assuming he’d come in around where Penner did, which does seem unlikely…..
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BringBackButchGoring Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 1:41 pm
@He Shoots, He Scores, Exactly. I don’t want DL to overpay but if we can get Doan for 5.5 and even 6, I think it’s the difference between being an exceptionally good team and a dominating three line team. Can you imagine having a Brown, Richards, Doan line? The other team will be playing rock paper scissors to see who doesn’t have to go out on the ice and face that.
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Stuart Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 1:55 pm
@BringBackButchGoring, I think I’d rather Kopi between the two.
JD Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 5:35 pm
@BringBackButchGoring, If DL thinks doan’s a good fit, at the right price, there no debate
Don’t think deans waiting for the insiders approval
Any comments on what kings fans feel about Doan?
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Stuart Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 1:10 pm
@neil, nah, surprisingly the boards been pretty mum about it.
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BringBackButchGoring Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 1:22 pm
@neil, Personally I don’t have strong feelings either way…
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plywood Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 4:08 pm
@BringBackButchGoring, My gut feeling is that Doan would rather go with any other contender rather than the Kings. Given his tantrum and crying jig he through after they got beat, it would be a lot of crow for him to eat to come to the Kings.
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Stuart Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 4:16 pm
@plywood, BUT, that would show how stand-up-type he truly is (if you believe that he is, which I do), if he were to put that aside and win with who beat him.
BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 4:22 pm
@plywood, Frankly, I wouldn’t be surprised if DB has contacted SD to let him know that he would be welcomed here. That’s pretty common for captains to do.
Duncanz Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 5:14 pm
@BringBackBobGainey,
So now, what would you think if he hadn’t?
BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 5:40 pm
@Duncanz, Let me explain with an analogy; little Dustin is my son and little Shanesean is your son. Now little Shanie did a bad thing but he said sorry and little Dusty still cried…The end.
Duncanz Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 6:06 pm
@BringBackBetteDavis,
For the 9,714,310,562,909,805,213, 949th time! Why don’t you get it?? All I’m looking for bere is a little respect for hating broccoli!!!
Why would you imagine I even care about Doan, except when you push my Doan button 9,714, 310,562,909,805,213,949 times in a given day???!!!!!
BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 6:34 pm
@Duncanz, I can see my job here is done…..
BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 6:41 pm
@Duncanz, You know what’s funny (to me at least) is that a year ago I had my wife’s ok to name our soon to be son Dustin after DB but then I started calling him Dusty and my wife had a change of heart. So guess what my son’s name is? That’s right, Shane, and he is affectionately known as Shanie boy.
Duncanz Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 7:41 am
@BringBackBuddyGuy,
Nice going!
If you have a daughter are you going to name her Clowey
Anyhow, now we know why you’re kind of keen for DL to get this done.
And here was us actually beleivin’ you were tryin’ to improve the team here!
BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 8:19 am
@Duncanz, I still kick myself for opening my fat trap and calling him Dusty BEFORE he was born. Stupid Stupid Stupid. I knew that name was destined to be short-lived when my wife walked around with her finger down her throat every time I called him that….
Duncanz Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 9:30 am
@BringBackBrownBagging,
And then, that may have been related to morning sickness.
Still tho’, next time you’re faced with the unwitting imposition of ending up with a name like Elias or Perry, try using “Brownie” instead.
After all, what could be more appealing to a lady with a craving than the thought of “sweet baby Brownie”?!!
JD Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 5:37 pm
@BringBackButchGoring, Would love to have him, but I think too many teams are lining up to overpay him
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nykingfan Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 1:27 pm
@neil,
I’ll love him if he’s a King.
I’ll have absolutely no use for him if he isn’t.
It’s all about the sweater.
If the numbers are correct as to what he was offered…4 yrs $7.5 mil per..I don’t want any part of him!
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puck73 Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 2:03 pm
@nykingfan, Good to see you back in the fold again. I thought maybe you took the Summers off until training camp starts.
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Lionskings Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 2:19 pm
@neil, By adding Doan to the Kings. It would be huge improvement. He brings Mike Richards type of skill set to the game. Mind you he is bigger and stronger than Richards. He would bring what Jeff Carter brought to the roster. Kings would be very hard to play against. Carter balanced the Kings line up. Doan can make all four lines a scoring threat. He makes all the players around him better. He is the current captain of the team. Kings will be adding Doan or some type of player to the lineup becasue Kings have the cap space. Kings have Penner and Simon for one year each under contract Which tells me next year if Penner or Simon don’t work out look for the Kings to add another superstar to the roster. Kings might even make an offer sheet to Flyers Scheen or Griuox aahahhhaha. DEAN has done a very good job keeping young talent in town by signing them to long term. Now me as Kings fan can enjoy hockey for a long time. I will always be exicted to see who fits Kings system of Hockey so that Dean can sign him. Look for the Kings to land Flames captain Iginal during the trade deadline if the Flames aren’t in the playoffs. Love the Stanley Cup champions future. GO KINGS GO.
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DesertKing Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 3:41 pm
@neil,
Doan who? Isn’t that the guy who taught Kompon everything he didn’t know?
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Gustavo Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 5:32 pm
@DesertKing,
These nonsense put downs and snide remarks on Doan are getting old. At this point I hope DL signs him at any amount and he helps the team have a great regular season, go deep in the playoffs and even win the Cup again. I’ll pay the first round of beers for everyone here at a pizza joint just to watch you and Jess eat crow
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DesertKing Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 10:46 pm
@Gustavo,
Relax my friend, when you win the Stanley Cup, there aint a lot to pick on and since this is the best we can do, its all good right now
JD Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 6:04 pm
@DesertKing, It’s funny, everybody hates kompon, he’s a fool that dosnt know anything about coaching hockey, even the experts posting on a blog know more. He was unemployed for what, about a week
How many insiders are pulling a paycheck from coaching, and your sons youth league dosn’t count
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Belexes Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 5:23 pm
@neil,
Absolutely priceless my friend!
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BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 5:43 pm
@Belexes, Yeah that Neil really stirs things up. I’m thinking he might need a timeout soon..
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Duncanz Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 5:53 pm
@BringbackBusterKeaton,
Ha ha, see my post below timestamped at exactly … 5:43pm.
BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 6:01 pm
@Duncanz, Watch we wake up and we are all puppets in some disturbing sick game with Neil as the puppet master…
Duncanz Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 6:18 pm
@BringbackBillyGraham,
No fooling!
I hear some have already ominously elevated him from loser to upper case!
Duncanz Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 6:19 pm
OMG, that should be “lower”!
(sorry, @neil)
Belexes Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 7:37 pm
@BringbackButchGoring,
I swear that I was laughing so hard when I read Neil’s snipe that my wife really thought something was seriously wrong with me. Very well played!
Robert R Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 6:49 pm
@neil, Let him go elsewhere, and we’ll whip his butt wherever that will be.
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KC23 Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 7:29 pm
@neil, I think a lot of us think only about whether or not the Kings need Doan and how he would fit in on the King’s roster and not enough about what Doan would do for our direct competition such as Vancouver or SJ. Doan is exactly what Vancouver needs especially.
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OT – anyone hear about the outcry that NBC is racist??? OMG, first came their geographic biasness (is that a word prior to this moment?) and now they’re racists! Get your pitchforks and pitched clubs ready, we’re taking down the network!!! LOL
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pr0cess Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 1:57 pm
@Stuart, NBC is worthless sure, but i don’t know how there raciest?
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Stuart Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 2:18 pm
@pr0cess, something about the ill-timed placement of a commercial for one of their shows… seems like total coincidence…or was it.
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Michael J. Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 2:27 pm
@Stuart,
OK, just looked it up.
NO WAY is NBC racit.
YES, NBC is STUPID.
Michael J. Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 2:16 pm
@Stuart,
Racists! Just like that chicken place! When and where is the riot?
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Duncanz Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 2:31 pm
@Michael J.
I don’t have TV, but is that true?
Huh, I always wondered why that Sanders guy wears all white!
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Michael J. Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 2:34 pm
@Duncanz,
He wears white so nobody can see the flour that he gets all over himself when he adds those secret 11 herbs and spices.
Duncanz Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 2:49 pm
@Michael J,
So he doesn’t have a hand in the KFC Double Chocolate Chip Cake, then.
He probably has the “help” make those.
DesertKing Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 3:44 pm
@Duncanz,
Racist? I always thought he was a pedophile.
Duncanz Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 3:54 pm
@DessertKing,
I think you are confusing your not-so-current affairs.
That was John Wayne Gacy she meant, not Joe Paternal!
Robert R Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 11:41 am
@Duncanz, He did so to prove that he used a napkin and not his sleeve or his pants.
KC23 Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 7:31 pm
@Stuart, NBC is low budget, cut rate, weak sisters of broadcasters, but racists? Nah. That is absurd.
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BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
@Stuart, Bah, nothing more racist than a network called the Black Entertainment Network that only carries shows with predominantly black characters. Can you imagine what would happen if someone decided to start a White Entertainment Network..Holy Al Sharpton…..
But before the racist comments start let me just say that I have black friends lol
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This signing is great for the Kings and I can’t believe CBJ didn’t take him in the draft..Pearson has the potential for 20+ or even 30+ goals and left wing is what Kings are lacking of..I am guessing after this season when Penner is no longer with the Kings I could see him taking over one of the left wing spot..Once again great job DL..
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Alls I knows is @RH is not going to be happy when he gets home! LOL I think the cornfield is going to be + a few. (not me though, RH, I’ve been good!)
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Michael J. Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 2:36 pm
@Stuart,
Ha! Better look at your avatar…
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Duncanz Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 2:37 pm
@GoodyStuShoes,
Lol, except for that minor hysteria versus @Russ the other day.
I was almost sure @RH would show up in zebra stripes to sort out that one!
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Stuart Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 3:19 pm
@Duncanz, Not even close to the ongoing do’s and Doant’s saga!
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Duncanz Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 3:43 pm
@Stuart,
Agreed. This was an all-in heavyweight battle to the death that made ‘Shane’ look like Sean!
I thought you came to the timely rescue of lunch pail hockey and stood up well for the thugist philosophy.
You took a few early shots to the ears but you ended up getting in a few good bashes round the chops and had common sense sporting hockey down and out before it even knew what day it was.
Mighty performance!
Duncanz Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 3:45 pm
You were losing on points, but you pounded it in the end!
neil Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 4:35 pm
@Stuart, could you imagine if the kings do sign Doan? Would be lots of aiguments here….Wish there was news on the cba so we can discuss something other then Doan!
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Stuart Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 4:40 pm
@neil, No kidding… I think from now on I’m going to start all my posts like this:
“Shane Doan says…” the way Jimmy Kimmel used to make fun of Karl Malone LOL
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Doan wants to win the cup….i want to again. I’m not a big fan…but he wants the cup badly…with that said…not worth 7 mill….i’m happy if he goes somewhere else…but we win the cup. Anybody got a crystal ball?
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Gustavo Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 6:01 pm
@tellmeY,
A crystal ball is not needed to make an objective observation. Adding Doan is a vast improvement to this young team that blazed through the playoffs on its way to the SC. Why? because the LAK still have a lot to prove during the regular season. Eigth seed secured in the last couple of games of the regular season???…Give me a flipping break!!!
4, 5, 6, 7 million…who cares? That’s DL job and despite giving him a C+ for last year performance, I trust he’ll make it fit financially.
Would lesser players like Gagne, Richardson, Penner or Westy lose their roster spot because Doan is a better player? Probably. Again, who cares if the team performance improves?
I most certainly do not.
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Dominick (defrim65) Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
@Gustavo,
The team is Stanley Cup caliber even without Doan. Just like it was even though we didn’t get Parise, or Nash, or anyother yahoo’s the fans think we can’t live without.
The team would be better if we got Sidney Crosby, but this is the real world, and not all moves are an improvement when you look at the chermistry, and make up of a certain teams (or the cap for that matter). Switching out a first line star for some 3rd liner isn’t always feesable either (except in fantasy hockey).
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rick Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 7:44 pm
@tellmeY, Sounds painful.
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Good sign! what about the other picks?
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@Michael J,
So would it be a whopper to call Burger King ‘Fil-A West’ ???
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Stuart Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 4:19 pm
@Duncanz, what do they call a Quarter Pounder with cheese in Paris?
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FKA PakiFro Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 4:46 pm
@Stuart,
A royaaal with cheese
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Duncanz Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 5:00 pm
@Stu’, @FKA PakiFro,
Well, I was gonna say Dominic Strauss Kahn’s saucisson ….
But I wouldn’t want him to get upset and stop posting here again!
SLIM Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 10:25 pm
@Stuart,
Johnny Cash is a pay toilet in France..
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The only good thing about the NBC Olympics coverage is all the shots of the Kings winning the Cup on the NBC Sports Network commercials.
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Duncanz Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 5:07 pm
@DessertKing,
I was actually gonna say the only bad thing about the Kings highlight commercials on NBCSN was the Olympics!
But then, I guess I’m a Cup-half-full kinda guy!
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Belexes Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 5:30 pm
@DesertKing,
It is truly a beautiful sight…
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goldielocks Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 5:49 pm
@DesertKing,
What the heck is a penalty corner?
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DesertKing Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 5:54 pm
@goldielocks,
That is where cartoon characters are forced to sit when they draw on the wall and get caught by their moms.
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goldielocks Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 6:08 pm
@DesertKing,
What I like about the penalty corner in the field hockey is, the view of goal cam while female players’ buttocks come into line instead of Quickie’s big butt.
DesertKing Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 10:48 pm
@goldielocks
Interesting (eyebrow arched),
King Cobra Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 11:09 pm
@goldielocks, It’s the place where bloggers that state the same opinion over and over and over and over again sit with a cone on their head…..
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Duncanz Log, Studate 8/32012,
1:03pm @neiltheterrible, perhaps facetiously asks, “Any news on Doan?”
4:16pm @certainincredibleblogster replies on @neiltheterrible’s thread to the effect of, “He’s a stand up guy. You just watch!”
3:19pm @certainincredibleblogster invokes Doan’s name out of the blue, in desperate self defense on a completely unrelated charge/topic.
4:35pm @neiltheterrible, perhaps ironically, asks, “When will we have heard the last of this nauseating, neverending Doan cacophony?”
4:40pm @certainincredibleblogster weighs in in answer to @neiltheterrible with, “No (stuff)! This is worse than a late night variety show!”
It’s a strange old final frontier, isn’t it?
[*Paraphrasing & sketchy chronology courtesy of @LAKI'sconscience]
Political Correctness, you’re welcome!
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Craig Button said he’s NHL ready …
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DesertKing Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 5:52 pm
@goldielocks,
Craig Button likes Doan, the Ducks, Bettman, Clowe and anything not connected to the Kings. I heard he even likes Hayturd.
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Duncanz Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 6:09 pm
@DessertKing,
Maybe he meant Craig Button’s NHL ready!
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JackKentCooke Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 6:25 pm
@Duncanz,
Maybe he meant Craig’s button is NHL ready.
Duncanz Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 6:38 pm
@JackKentCooke,
I had to read that 6 times to get the differentiation – and when I did, I wished I hadn’t!
DesertKing Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 10:51 pm
@Duncanz,
Roflmao ref finally getting the “button” reference.
Gustavo Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 6:10 pm
@goldielocks,
If Buttons says something positive about anything remotely related to the LA Kings, he needs to check his temperature. No NHL TV person has a more biased anti LAK, and specially anti Lombardi, than C Buttons.
“Shut up, Buttons” is a popular phrase in my household.
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goldielocks Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 6:17 pm
@Gustavo,
I know right? That’s why I felt very weird when he said something positive about Pearson. And the comment was made after the Kings drafted him.
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Duncanz Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 6:35 pm
@Gustavo,
I heard he’s gonna be Doan’s new agent.
Si if Doan signs here, CB gets a huge cut – and a Kings connection, at last!
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Osaka Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 6:55 pm
@Duncanz, Brian Engblom, Eddie Olczyk, Barry Melrose, Ray Ferraro, Jeremy Roenick…. All former Kings and current broadcasters. Also Garry Galley, Kelly Hrudey, and Glenn Healy work for CBC doing hockey.
Gustavo Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 7:46 pm
@Duncanz,
LOL, I think Terry Bross (Doan’s current agent) would have something to say about that.
Duncanz Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 12:38 am
@0 sake,
& Butch Goring, NYI.
DesertKing Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 10:53 pm
@Gustavo,
With you on this. Buttons and Hayturd always remind me of the narrator in the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
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Congrats to Pearson he is now a signed member of a world class organization full of champions
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Bernie hunting with the cup, here comes PETA.
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/puck-daddy-chats-bernie-nicholls-day-stanley-cup-140829959–nhl.html
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Shane didn’t shake Dustin’s hand but later wished he would have. Dino did shake Claude’s hand but wished he didn’t. Hmmmm Shake it off.
http://youtu.be/P66fiwPUUj0
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BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 6:45 pm
@Osaka, See that’s a real pro saying “frigging” Quickie, take notes
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Osaka Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 7:13 pm
@BringbackButchGoring, In the heat of the moment he had the composure to throw “frigging”, they don’t make them like they used to. Dino was a pro!
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-Doan get your panties in a compounded unsolvable super bundle
-Doan cry
-Doan wear your bullwinkle hat during hunting season
-Doan go away mad, just go away…
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jess Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 7:08 pm
-And Doan EVER call me late for dinner!
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Osaka Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 7:10 pm
@jess,
Doan this make my brown eyes blue.
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jess Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 7:13 pm
@Osaka,
But, -go ahead and Doan those spare manicans in your basement to a good cause like, the gay hari christna transport bus so their membership looks full. WIN-WIN
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HockeyNerd Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 7:21 pm
@jess,
You were working as a wing in a Phoenix rink
When We met you
Even then we knew we’d win a Stanley cup
Even without you
The handshake line you totally disrespected
We still hate you
And now it’s time to get your 7 million somewhere else
Because in LA class is what we do!
Doan
Doan you want me ?
I know I can’t believe it when you say you Doan wanna sign me
5 million is the line
You think you can get more than that? Then fine!
If you don’t sign here than we won’t be sorry!
Doan
Doan you want me?
(sung to the tune of a famous hit from the 80s)
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jess Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 7:22 pm
@HockeyNerd, Great song!
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Gustavo Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 7:49 pm
@HockeyNerd,
LOL, great song, lousy parody.
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Duncanz Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 8:00 am
@HockeyNerd,
Regardless of my feelings on SD, I disagree with the above.
Your parody was really good and the song sucked.
Hasn’t anyone ever heard the ‘b’ side, ‘Seconds’?
Now that was a great song!
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BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 8:33 am
@Duncanz, What is this “b” side you are talking about, grampa?
Duncanz Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
@BringBackBingCrosby,
The major problem for me is my gramophone only plays @ 78 rpms!
An excerpt from “Shane Says” by Shane’s Addiction
He gets mad
And he starts to cry
He takes a swing but
He cant hit
He don’t mean no harm
He just don’t know
What else to do about it
Shane says
Shane says
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jess Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 7:14 pm
@Osaka, Good song
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Save, Hrudey! Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 1:36 am
@Osaka,
Now THAT’S a good song.
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Duncanz Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 8:29 am
@Osaka,
Nice! But I know one thing for sure.
Wherever he signs that stunning new contract, he will not be pulling his dinner from his pocket afterwards …
Darn it, let me have a stab here:
Shane says
I’m done with Glendale
They treat me like a ragdoll
He hides
From Don Maloney
Says I don’t owe him nothing
But if he comes back again
Tell him to wait right here for me
Or just
Try again tomorrow
I’m gonna sign tomorrow
Gonna sign tomorrow
Shane says
Have you seen my Whitney around
I feel naked without him
He knows
They all want him to go
But that’s ok man
He don’t like them anyway
Shane says
He’s going to San Jose
When they get my money saved
I’m gonna start tomorrow
I’m gonna sign tomorrow …..
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Ari Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 11:23 am
@Duncanz, You and Osaka should team up… That was awesome guys!
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Duncanz Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Thanks, @Ari.
We try.
Just have to hope Perry and Dave don’t catch wind of this!
Osaka Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 4:23 pm
@Duncanz, Hats off to you bro, great job! I caught myself singing it.
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Duncanz Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 5:40 pm
@0 sake,
You’re the Minoo in my life
You’re the inspiration
You bring Kirin to my life
You’re the inspiration
Wanna have Yebisu
Iwate Kura hear me saying
No one needs Yona more than I need Yona …
My back’s been aching a bit today. Was thinking of trying some Doan’s Pills, anybody have any suggestions?
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HockeyNerd Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 7:35 pm
@Belexes, They work well but they have the side effect of leaving your hand limp. Also can’t recall the price — no more than 7 but if you show the clerk a picture of the Stanley cup you might get them for 5.5.
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jess Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 7:36 pm
@Belexes,
Doan some blood, or an organ -that’s better cause they’ll definitely give you some pillz for that.
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Belexes Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 7:39 pm
@jess,
Thanks for the quick replies. Seems like it would be a shane to not try something, I guess I Doan know much about medicine.
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jess Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 7:40 pm
@Belexes, LOL
Doan will end up as a nuck or a duck.
-Then, you will see the best hockey whenever we play them.
Moaner Doaner will get shut down by:
Scuds
Mitchell
And Doughty
Then..
Brown will put him into his own bench!
Can’t wait!!
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Gustavo Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 7:56 pm
@jess,
You have not given one single valid argument why Doan should not be signed by the LAK. And your strongest wish is for our division or conference rivals to land talent like Doan to play against us. You do sound like a Duck’s fan, after all.
For once (or a few years) during my lifetime, I would like the Kings to have an easy divisional supremacy over the other 4 teams, just like the Cannots have year in and year out.
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jess Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 8:16 pm
@Gustavo,
First off, there’s no such thing as an easy win. Then, if it does come easy, you lose the playoffs. Think about it.
Ducks fan? Good luck with that one sticking to me bru.
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jess Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 8:19 pm
@Gustavo,
Strife builds character, that is why the reg season ‘A’ students AKA “The Nucks” always lose in the playoffs.
And BTW, ‘A’ students usually end up working for ‘C’ students.
Need a job???
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HockeyNerd Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 9:18 pm
@Gustavo, I doubt I am as opposed to getting Doan as Jess. With that said:
1) We are already at over our roster limit, someone would have to be traded, sent down, or put on waivers.
2) That player would therefore be someone with the experience of winning a cup and be replaced with someone without that experience.
3) Our 3rd and 4th lines are working, they would have to be shifted around and players would have to get used to different players.
4) The chemistry of the team would be affected. We have exactly the right mix of character and skill.
5) Doan compared to whoever is replaced takes more costly penalties that hurt the team.
6) We would have less room salary wise later on.
7) A 35 year old likely 3rd liner making more than Kopitar or Brown might strain inter personal relations between the players.
I just gave you 8 reasons. I freely admit a lot of these are hypothetical or unknown. But they ARE valid ARGUMENTS for not wanting him here.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 9:26 pm
@HockeyNerd, And before you all start debating points 1-8 (and I’m sure you will) note the post: you have not given one single VALID ARGUMENT. I’m sure you will all tell me in varying degrees how absurd you think points 1 to 8 are. Sorry, but they are all VALID ARGUMENTS for not wanting him here. @Gustavo challenged @Jess and I believe I have on his behalf satisfactorily answered that challenge.
BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 10:03 pm
@HockeyNerd, Ok, since you insist on talking about Doan, I will respond:
1) So what, that’s hockey
2) So what, we managed to win the Stanley Cup with 22 guys without the experience of winning a Stanley Cup so I think we could possibly overcome the incredible obstacle of having one player on our team that has never won a SC before.
3) So what, that’s hockey and that happens to every team every offseason. Again, didn’t that happen last summer and, lookie, we won the SC.
4) I never heard of a theory where adding additional character and additional skill equates to a worse team. Are you saying that Doan, a team captain for 13 years, has less skill and character than every single player on the Kings?
5) I never have heard the theory that Doan takes costly penalties. The guy gets about 40-50 minutes a year in penalties and probably 20 of those are fighting majors. I can’t imagine a guy with Doan’s hockey IQ taking an abnormal amount of stupid penalties.
6) Yes, that is true when you sign talented players. Perhaps we shouldn’t have taken on MR, JC, or DD’s contract then either. I think DL has done a marvelous job of managing the salary cap thus far so I’m pretty sure he knows what he is doing.
7) These are professional athletes not twelve-year-olds. I guarantee you Doan wasn’t making 7 million when he was 23 like Kopi is. Kopi and Brown are probably very happy they have a GM paying market value for players. They will get their money when it’s their turn, I have no doubt about that.
It’s almost like you are trying to make up ways not to sign Doan just because you have a personal dislike for the guy. The guy is a stud, period. If we can get him for 5.5 or 6 million we should because we would have 3 DOMINEERING lines that we can throw at teams. Plus he is a free agent, which means we lose nobody.
If DL and DS and DB wants him, then I think we should respect that. If they didn’t want him, then I would respect that also. Let me explain that with an analogy….
JD Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 10:07 pm
@HockeyNerd, Why don’t you just stop, everybody knows your position
HockeyNerd Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 10:23 pm
@BringBackButchGoring, JD Point completely and entirely missed once again (gee what a surprise). Gustavo asked for VALID ARGUMENTS and I provided VALID ARGUMENTS. @BringBackButchGoring you were not expected to agree. @JD I know you know my position. I was not trying to make my position known. Jess was asked to provide valid arguments and (on his behalf) I gave them.
BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 10:31 pm
@HockeyNerd, Uh okay my son is named Shanesean and your son is named Dustin and my son did something not nice to your son and now you hate him. The end.
JD Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 12:22 am
@HockeyNerd, The only valid arguement you have is number 6, and even that dosnt’ really matter, because the kings already figured out what he’s worth to them, and made the offer, if Doan wants to be a King he’s in
Osaka Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 12:33 am
@HockeyNerd, Greene and Stoll think your list is make believe.
Matt Greene – “He’s a great player, I mean that’s it. He’s a guy who can definitely improve our team. He’s a big time player in this league. If we’re fortunate enough to get him, then great.”
Jarret Stoll – “I would love it if that happened. He would only make us a tougher team to play against, a heavier team to play against. He battles, we learned that in the playoffs. He’s a tough guy to play against and he always was. I’m sure he wants to win too. So, who knows what happens, but he’d be a great addition if it did happen.”
You don’t like him, fine. Don’t want him on the team, OK. I am sure someone doesn’t want Quick or Kopi on the Kings. But your list….. You just made stuff up to justify your opinion that is based on emotion and not logic.
DesertKing Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 11:02 pm
@Gustavo,
Does anyone know if Doans pills work on headaches? I just broke my desk with my forehead. First we debated this Doan guy and then you guys start talking about this mew guy named Valid Argument. Who is he, where did he come from, what are his stats? Does suck more than the gjy from the Cryotes? Facts people, we need facts!
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HockeyNerd Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 11:23 pm
@DesertKing, We acquired valid argument over the last couple hours in return for an analogy and a post. I’m not sure what statistics the analogy and post had (Duncanz would be a good person to ask about the post statistics) but valid argument had the puck knocked off his stick by a player on the San Jose bench late in the season and did not draw a penalty. Valid argument also insisted that his teammate should have won the Vezina trophy although it was a west coast team. Valid argument almost scored 2 or 3 goals this season, but they were overruled by the officials in Toronto.
JD Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 12:30 am
@DesertKing, The fact is, as stated above, the kings have already made Doan an offer, these arguments are just nonsense, Doan can be a king ant time he chooses
DesertKing Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 8:42 am
@Hockeynerd
I knew I knew that guy from somewhere
HockeyNerd Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 11:05 pm
@BringBackButchGoring Look, What Gustavo asked for was “Valid Arguments”. He asked for something and I responded with it. Beyond that, we know each other’s position. If it makes you feel any better if I were DL I would be looking to sign Doan if I could, maybe not at the price you’re willing to pay, but I’d have an offer on the table.
But I’m not DL, I’m a fan and I have my own quirks and likes and dislikes. I’ll enjoy 2012-2013 more if Brown checks Doan into the players bench as Jess said and we ALSO win the cup again. We have dug this thing into the ground 100 times over and we each know how the other feels. I respect your position whether you may think so or not and I hope you respecting, if you don’t I’ve done all I can. I am not going to change your mind nor am I trying to. The only reason I posted above was to specifically answer @Gustavo’s challenge to @Jess . That is all. I cannot stop you from debating those arguments but I did not particularly ask or want them debated, not because you don’t have valid points but because they are not relevant to what @Gustavo posted. Can I go to sleep now, please? I promise to babysit Shane and eat my broccoli in the morning…
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Gustavo Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 11:58 pm
@HockeyNerd,
Broccoli for breakfast???
What possible ‘valid argument’ could you have to justify such morbid act, lol?
Sweet dreams!
Duncanz Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 9:08 am
@HockeyPhone,
Ha ha. You’re like the cock-sparrow who sticks his beak in a scrap (‘cos he wanted to anyway), gets all his feathers torn out, and then says, “Hey! What’re you picking on me for??”
And what’s more, why shouldn’t you have?
You don’t have to defend your intentions, nor do you have to justify your position. You’ve a perfect right to it!
Having said all that, I really think at this stage you are almost fishing for people to convince you that SD’s acquisition is a “valid argument”.
If you throw out a bunch of she-loves-me-nots eventually enough she-loves-me people will come to your rescue.
BTW, I mentioned this one other day;
Weren’t you giving @Jeff_R a hard time once about his constant train of hypotheticals?
Well, maybe we could all learn from the great @J_R, I guess.
Duncanz Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 9:49 am
And moreover, what ever became of that endearing old phrase, “In Dean We Trust!” ?
Are there still those that would second guess a DL decision in the same breath as conceding it is for the betterment of the hockey club?
I’m not sure, but I think that’s what I read.
Can I order a cappuccino now, lol?
If the issue was about signing a player like Steve Ott, Rafi Torres or Alex Burrows, I’d probably feel like Jess and Hockeynerd do about Shane Doan.
Despite personal dislike to what happened in Game 5 in Glendale, Doan has demonstrated that his skills, work ethic, grit, physicality, strength and durability are far superior than many player that could be demoted, traded away or waived in our roster. That is a direct consequence of improving our team. We have to learn to deal with it.
When DL finally brought Nolan and King up, there was no room for ‘pylon practices’ Moreau and Hunter. But Doan can only replace ONE player. Westy? Richardson? Gagne? Take your pick. We like all of them because they’re great guys, good teammates, blah blah blah…. but where it counts (on the ice) none of them did squat to help get the team INTO the playoffs or even excelled DURING the playoffs when everyone else did.
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DesertKing Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 11:03 pm
@Gustavo,
Careful, you might end up like @poorman
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Gustavo Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 11:17 pm
@DesertKing,
Rich said, he prefers to leave the opinions to us, the ‘mighty bloggers’, lol. And that’s just what we’re all doing, regardless of sides on any issue.
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puck73 Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 12:33 am
@Gustavo, I miss the good ol Days when you and @BamaKingsfan were burying Doughty in a verbal ditch !
KC23 Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 8:11 am
@Gustavo, Doan landing on a team is a two way street. It’s not just about what he would do to improve the Kings, but what he would do to improve a team that the Kings might have to get through for another cup.
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BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 8:27 am
@KC23, Also, I don’t think it’s as bad for a franchise to (slightly) overpay someone like Doan because the team will get a lot of that money back because he is such a (wait for it) POPULAR player. Increased ticket sales, licensing revenue, advertising etc and he does a TON of community service events. Anyone that doesn’t think Doan will be a fan favorite by the end of the season will be sadly mistaken. The first time he steamrolls a Sedin or sticks up for MR will convert plenty of people.
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DesertKing Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 8:38 am
Q@BringbackButchGoring,
According to my Kings ticket agent, all tickets are sold, juzt as they were last year amd there is a waiting list for more. You dont need Doan or anyone else to sell tickets. Hell, we just won the Cup.
BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 9:02 am
@DesertKing, From the King’s perspective and the economics of supply and demand, more demand would equate to higher ticket prices and more revenue. Don’t tell Nerd though as that will go on his list as number 9
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DesertKing Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 9:31 am
@BringbackButchGoring,
Yep and you are correct. My ticket price went up as did everyone elses. The weird thing was tbat the prices were raised before we made the playoffs.
Duncanz Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 9:22 am
@KC23,
Yes, but you can’t just figure who to acquire based on a “spoiler” philosophy.
You can’t go throwing time, energy and $$ at a player simply for the sake of denying him to a rival.
A hockey club would drive itself to distraction.
You have to worry about your own (stuff) and let other clubs worry about their’s.
Of course, if your intention is to drive up those rivals’ price then that is certainly a noble cause!
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KC23 Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 10:19 am
@Duncanz, Except that it wouldn’t be simply for the sake of denying him to a rival. If you think Doan wouldn’t improve our line up we’ll just agree to disagree because there is no logical way to back up that claim. So far the most compelling reason not to get Doan is because of the handshake line incident and that is just silly. Especially because Doan made things right off the ice when emotions clamed down.
Duncanz Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
@KC23
Oh, I’ve actually been an advocate for the acquisition of Doan in principle (when I haven’t been spoofing, that is).
What I was addressing was the concept of addition especially for the reason of subtracting from your opponent.
But in fairness, I do see that you argue both sides of the coin – so I’m going to give you the benefit of the doubt for not generally reading my posts.
Gustavo Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 9:53 am
@KC23,
I don’t think it’s a two street. At least, not one with the same amount of lanes on both sides
Improving our team is much more important.
Again, why do I think Doan will do just that for us?
1. Durability.
His presence on the ice will spread the minutes among the top 3 lines, a direct infredient to avoid injuries during 82 game of the reg season.
2. Physicality
Just as hard to play as Brown, Richards or any other bruiser in our team
3. Skill
If he replaces Westy for a roster spot, the quality gap between them is huge. Who in his right mind will say peep about it?
If he replaces Gagne or Penner, the quality gap is smaller, but it’s still there and we save half or more of SD’s salary while gaining picks / prospects by trading one of them away.
4. Work Ethic
This is one of my most valued traits in any player. SD can lead by example with no letters on his jersey.
5. Cap space.
DL has almost 8 mill to play with. Use what’s needed to sign Doan, then when the trade deadline nears decide what to do with Penner’s or Gagne’s salary based on performance.
6. Leadership
A captain that led his team to the conference finals is hardly someone I’d label ‘never won anything’.
7. Cup hunger.
Doan is as hungry for the Cup as the hungriest LAK was last season, including the fan base. That alone could keep the locker room fire going to repeat as champions.
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KC23 Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 10:22 am
@Gustavo, Nice list of why it is a two way street because all those things you mention would go to improve a rivel same as it would us. :p
You realise your arguing with something who is would like to see Doan on the Kings as opposed to Vancouver or SJ. Right?
If Doan goes to the east, I couldn’t care less one way or another.
Dominick (defrim65) Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
@Gustavo, That’s right! Go ahead and cheapen the efforts of the percieved lesser players. They didn’t do squat anyway.
Right?
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rumpa #19 Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
@Dominick (defrim65), Nice to see you back, get some.
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Who needs Doan, we just signed Tanner Pearson.
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Gustavo Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 9:57 am
@DesertKing,
LMAO!…(major eye roll)
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DesertKing Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 10:55 am
@Gustavo,
You know me, always trying to stay on topic
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Duncanz Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 10:00 am
@DesertKing,
Who’s on 1st. Pears on 2nd. I Doan’t know’s on 3rd.
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Save, Hrudey! Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 4:24 pm
@Duncanz,
This isn’t baseball.
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Duncanz Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 5:09 pm
@Save, Hrudey!,
I was only trying to sort out line placements!
SLIM Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 10:55 pm
@Duncanz,
Coldplay?
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Duncanz Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 11:37 pm
@SLIM SHADY ..
KC23 Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 10:24 am
@DesertKing, You never know, you might be dead on right. Even fans for other teams think we got a steal on Pearson at 30th overall.
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Other than Bourque and Chelios, has there been a 35+ year old player that has changed teams and had impact on a Stanley Cup champion in the modern era ? Who am I missing ?
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Gustavo Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 10:02 am
@Kman,
History is made by players and teams every season. Just look at all the records we busted during the playoffs without a Stamkos or a Kovalchoke or a Crosby or a pair of Sedins.
Doan will have an impact and improve the overall quality of the team without needing to carry the team on his shoulders. Pretty much the same way Jeff Carter did when he got going.
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rumpa #19 Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 10:31 am
@Kman, Was Bret Hull 35,?
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KC23 Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 10:32 am
@Kman, O’Donnell didn’t hurt the Ducks cup run.
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KC23 Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 10:39 am
@KC23, Rod Brund Amour Ron Francis, Arron Ward Carolina. Andreychuk TB.
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BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 10:50 am
@Kman, Selanne for one. Also a guy named Butch Goring was traded to the NYI for Billy Harris and Dave Lewis and then proceeded to lead them to 4 straight Stanley Cups. Admittedly he was 31-35 when he did this but he is generally credited as the spark that put the team over the top. Think he won the Conn Smythe at least one of the years but all four years he excelled in the playoffs.
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Does anyone know where they are on the talks? I read in the LA Times that things don’t sound like they are moving forward. I would hate to see a short season or no season, especially when the Kings are on a roll! The las lock really hurt the sport of hockey, losing fans and network support. It has taken 6-7 years to get it back. Come on guys, get the deal done!
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SLIM Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 10:57 pm
@Debra Turull,
sorry this is the Doan channel….
All Doan…All day…
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Hull, 33 when he signed with the Stars. (HOF’r btw ala Bourque and Chelios)
O’Donnell under 35 and joined the Ducks prior to Cup Win season, I believe.
@KC23… good players but none changed teams for the Cup year.
Goring ? Not modern era of FA. Goring maybe 30 when he went to the Island.
Selanne. No. (HOF’r, though)
Luc was 35 with Det., although, almost shelved for the Playoffs. ( HOF’r again)
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BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 11:39 am
@Kman, That wasn’t Selanne’s first full season back with the Ducks? And he was 36 or so, I believe?
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HockeyNerd Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
@Kman, For whatever it’s worth: There were not yet FAs when Goring joined the Islanders. They had to give up players (I believe Lewis and Harris) to get him.
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Here is another update on LA Kings Night on Friday August 24th. As of now, there are 15 people from this site that are meeting at 6:30 PM outside The 3rd Base Loge Level Entrance, The list so far, are as follows……@TeamJMFJ, @Variable, @MichaelJ, @408KingsFan, @OnTheFly, @IceGuy, #1FaninVegas, @Jeff_R, @Penguin76, @DuncanZ, @KC23, @Neil, @Luc20Rules, @Wavesinair, and @puck73.
Of course, thats not including family and friends! The total number is 26 ! …so far
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TeamJMFJ Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
@puck73, wow! What a group! Gunna be a great time
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 12:14 pm
@puck73, Wow, that’s a huge turnout! Looking forward to it puckster. Thank you for organizing it.
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neil Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), This is the seating for the game….Left side.Pro Doan….Right side….Con…Doan…
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
@neil, If a certain someone shows up, it will change to Quick/Bernier camps with only one person on the Bernier side! Zing…
BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
@neil, How are you supposed to punch people in the nose?
Real 7 Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
@neil, I do not con-done Doan….from his bio
“..Doan continues to be a professing Christian; he writes Bible verse Romans 8:28 on his hockey sticks”
perhaps refer The Whiner to Romans 8:9 instead….
BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
@Real7, and half the bloggers…
neil Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 5:30 pm
@neil, To Duncanz..???? dont understand???
KC23 Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
@puck73, No Dominick? Wha?
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Dominick (defrim65) Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
@KC23,
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Gail Web Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 1:10 pm
@puck73, Hi me and my son are going and can you give me bit more information where to meet where is the third base lodge level? thanks will try to find it too.
Go Kings Go!
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puck73 Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
@Gail Web, @mikebrnstn@gmail.com email me, and I will give you my cell number, and I will fill you in on everything.
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Gail Web Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
@puck73, Will do thanks
luc20rules Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
@puck73, Thanks, Mike, it was great talking to you. I am looking forward to the 24th sounds like it is going to be a blast. Sorry for the short text my phone’s keys are pretty worn out and not working right anymore.
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puck73 Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
@luc20rules, Just added to the list…@Dominick !
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OnTheFly Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
@Puck73,
Turning out to be a great turnout.
Any word if Rich may join us?
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
@puck73, Forget it then. I’m not going.
Duncanz Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
@puck73,
this redoubtable lineup is going to severely upstage the two down at surface level!
Zut alors!
If only Don Mattingly had the resources at hand and the ability to select a squad like this!
With the exception of the odd noticable Double-A call-up
I may just have to order a new autograph book especially for the occasion.
If any of you happen to be illiterate, please let me know in writing in advance of the evening so there is no awkwardness or embarasssment.
ps @neil, just where did I mention your name?
Give me credit, I’m more discreet that that!
Do you need to go to a Doctor after reading about Doan for 4 hours????
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Belexes Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
@neil,
Some Doan’s pills helped my ailment…
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Judging by the archive history, it looks like Rich follows the European tradition of relaxing in August. It’s a crying shane but doan’t worry, I’m sure we can think of something to blog about….
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neil Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
@BringbackButchGoring, How about a debate on…….
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Kevco Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
@neil, Fire Murray!
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neil Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
@BringbackButchGoring, BTW it seems the natives are restless here!!!!
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The $100 million dollar contracts aren’t going to ruin hockey, Fantasy Hockey leagues, and X-Box 360 are. Now, you don’t even have to fully understand the game. Hell! you don’t even need common sense. Everybodies an expert!
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Duncanz Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
@Doomnik (defrim65),
Depends whether you’re talking ruined on the ice or in the basement….
But I’ll be the first to agree, there’s a lot of people down there that should let go of their joysticks and, as @BringBackButchGoring would have it, pull up their big boy pants!
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HockeyNerd Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
@Dominick (defrim65), Then again the people running the NHL don’t understand the game and don’t have common sense…..
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@Duncanz What position exactly am I supposed to be defending and accept valid arguments for? I said within this thread that IF I were DL I would have an offer on the table to Doan. I said AS A FAN I don’t want SD here. I gave VALID ARGUMENTS for not signing him. I said I respected BringBackButchGorings position that he would very much like SD here.
What’s missing from that?
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
@HockeyNerd, Irrationality and general nuttiness.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 5:49 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), I had to find *something* to be irrational and nutty about in a hockey blog in August….
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rumpa #19 Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 4:02 pm
@HockeyNerd, If i had any typing skill i would go nuts on it too.
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Duncanz Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
@HockeyPhone,
In that particular paragraph, I was actually supporting your right to put forth a valid argument and telling you that you have no reason to always feel you have to rationalize.
It’s all the rationalizing that is the rod that often draws the lightning your way – and causes a whipping for your own back!
Meantime, you are doing a great job keeping intinerants like @BringBackBugsySiegel and @Gustwindo engaged and off the streets, so more power to you, amigo!
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Duncanz Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 4:36 pm
In reading over that, it does look mighty close to rationalizing on my own part, also.
Gee whiz, this melodramarama is like a communicable disease!
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HockeyNerd Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 5:36 pm
@Duncanz, 2 more months…..
Hopefully, anyway….
JD Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
@HockeyNerd, As a fan, it’s cool that you don’t like Doan, it’ Would be lame arguement to say he wouldn’t make the kings better
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HockeyNerd Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 5:34 pm
@JD, …. And I never did claim that
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Gustavo Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 8:06 pm
@HockeyNerd,
I think the comment you made about “eating broccoli in the morning” screams for a valid explanation, lol…
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HockeyNerd Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 11:27 pm
@Gustavo, Actually I’d sign Doan for 10 mil before I’d do that! There’s some thread somewhere where I used it as an analogy to not liking Doan if you’re wondering.
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Unless you are illiterate or a career minor leaguer you have nothing to worry about!
… even if you don’t know how to post a reply on a multi-used thread properly. Hmmm.
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BTW does anyone know what Doan himself is waiting on?
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Osaka Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 6:32 pm
@HockeyNerd, A little clarity on the ownership situation of the Yotes. I think he is fooling himself if he thinks the ownership situation will get settled. If he is set on the big money for 4 years let’s just hope it is in the East. Please don’t sign with SJ or Van Shane. Take a discount and sign for 2 years with LA, don’t see it happening.
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Osaka Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 6:33 pm
@Osaka, If he only wanted money he would have signed already.
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DesertKing Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 7:24 pm
@Osaka,
Yep, he really wants to be a King and win the Cup. Inless of course the Cryotes offer him more money. Yep, he is dedicated to our cause. He is one focused player looking for that Cup.
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BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 8:12 pm
@DesertKing, Dedicated to family first including four children in school never separated from their friends and then the Phoenix community, which love the guy. There is absolutely no way Phoenix is going to be able to pay him 7.5 million so Cryotes will offer him less money not more. If not Phoenix, THEN Cup. Actually think he will keep his family in Phoenix which is why I always thought he would end up in SJ or with us. Hour flight to bring his family in for a few days…..
DesertKing Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 8:26 pm
@BringBackButchGoring
Yep, that explains the visits to all of those teams in the east. Sorry, he isnt fooling all of us.
Osaka Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 8:49 pm
@DesertKing, But the Kings don’t have the best chance to win the cup, Pitt is 8 to 1. Van, LA, NYR, and Chi are all 10 to 1. Not to mention the odds would change once he goes to a team.
It is a given he wants to stay in Phx and would play there for less money. What takes the big money is to pry him away from the Yotes.
Why do you think he should be committed to LA? He doesn’t owe us anything. Any of the above teams mentioned, plus a few others would give him the best chance to win. He needs to balance where to raise his kids with a competitive, then factor in which of those choices gives him the best contract.
KC23 Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 9:37 pm
@DesertKing, Cause Kolvabucks visit to the west meant so much.
DesertKing Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 9:59 pm
@Osaka
What team had the odds of 28-1 to win the Cup last year? We are the favorite to win the Cup for those who really know hockey.
BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 6th, 2012 at 8:45 am
@DesertKing, How did the favorite do last season? It would be funny to read all the comments on this board of how bad this exact team sucks if we had finished 4 points below where we did in the regular season and didn’t make the playoffs.
Duncanz Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 7:37 pm
@Osaka,
I don’t know if SD and his agent are under any misapprehension at all.
Is there really any pressure for him to have signed already?
With the anticipation building with every whistlestop out of town visit and teasing, non-definitive statement from the Doan camp, his price is certainly not driving itself down.
Also the longer the process the more time to convince his family and himself that any projected move or otherwise will be the optimum decision for all.
He really is in a very comfortable position.
Shane Doan to his credit and advantage has the luxury of having all the time he wants in which to play his cards in a game where he holds an almost certain winning hand.
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Gustavo Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 8:12 pm
@Duncanz,
Doan does not have all the time in the world to make a decision. He has FOUR brats of school age that need to be uprooted and settled. Plus all the other sports and extra curriculum activities parents typical get their kids into. Most schools start classes in late August or early September. That’s several weeks before NHL training camp starts.
I think we’ll hear his decision sometime early this next week and then we’ll start an entire new round of arguments about it
Osaka Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 8:50 pm
@Duncanz, The interview he did the other day sounded like he wants this to be over and a decision will come soon.
Of course Doan would make the team better.
Matt Greene – “He’s a great player, I mean that’s it. He’s a guy who can definitely improve our team. He’s a big time player in this league. If we’re fortunate enough to get him, then great.”
Jarret Stoll – “I would love it if that happened. He would only make us a tougher team to play against, a heavier team to play against. He battles, we learned that in the playoffs. He’s a tough guy to play against and he always was. I’m sure he wants to win too. So, who knows what happens, but he’d be a great addition if it did happen.”
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jess Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 6:38 pm
@Osaka,
Well, if the boys are cool with it, then I can’t argue with them obviously. I don’t like him, everyone knows that, but I’ve been wrong before. I doubt he comes to LA, but we’ll see how it all shakes out.
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Osaka Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 6:45 pm
@jess, I doubt he will come here to bro.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 7:02 pm
@Osaka, San Jose and Vancouver can probably give him a better offer than we can and it’s not like those 2 teams are light years from being cup contenders either. He’s the kind of player I love to hate but if he comes here he comes here and I welcome him with open arms. Heck, even a handshake.
ta Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 7:36 pm
@jess, I also don’t see Doan signing here. But, I think it would be a good fit and help the team to push harder for a repeat. And just think how good our top 9 would be.
I trust what DL has offered Doan wouldn’t hinder the cap space for the resigning of the core players. DL has allways done well in that area with the exception of DD deal which i believe went above him. DL has also been choosy on which players he brings in to make sure that they’re a good fit, ie,(MR,WM,Scuds,JW,JS,MG,JC). Again I think that Doan is a love him or hate him player. Love him playing with you and hate playing against him. Plus i would rather him come here and make us a better team than go to another team and make them better.
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jess Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 7:52 pm
@ta,
I hear ya. Bottom line, Lombardi has given me zero reason to ever doubt his judgement. If he sees chemistry in said acquistion, then I can’t argue with him, or anybody else within the organization, -which has finally captured the ultimate prize and essentially made my entire year. I have absolutely nothing to complain about!
KC23 Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 9:37 pm
@jess, My guess he’s going to SJ.
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jess Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 10:01 pm
@KC23,
Shark Bait? Sounds wonderful.
Brown = Shark Gun!
Another question — other than Doan who is still available? Anybody at all worthwhile?
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Duncanz Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
@HockeyNerd, Holmstrom.
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Gustavo Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 8:17 pm
@HockeyN
Here is the list…as of a few hours ago. Slim pickings, bro.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=637078
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33 hours since the original post and Pearson still weighs 91 lbs.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 8:05 pm
@Michael J., He was correctly identified as weighing 198 pounds. There is apparently some new system for keeping track of scoring in “pounds”, maybe someone from Great Britain could fill us in.
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8.30 in the city……all is calm……will another Doan debate start up? The insiders wait……the cornfield operators also waits
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Gustavo Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 8:48 pm
@neil,
Who has the best chance to fit Doan under their salary cap?
Western Conference
LA Kings $7,879,773 24 player roster
San Jose $5,570,833 20 player roster
Vancouver $2,431,667 23 player roster
Detroit $13,057,955 23 player roster
Eastern Conference:
Philadelphia $3,556,627 23 players
Pittsburgh $9,936,667 22 players
I only listed teams who are considered contenders for the cup, according to the media geniuses.
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Osaka Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 9:08 pm
@Gustavo, Interesting, of course roster moves can be made like Van moving Luongo and Pronger’s numbers come off the cap hit, but very interesting. LA and Det have lots of room but neither of those teams will overpay IMO. Beware of Pitt.
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luc20rules Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 9:15 pm
@Gustavo, With Doan and the Kings I think the bigger problem is the length of contract then the current Cap Space. Would he help the Kings sure, but if Scuds is still one of the top 15 or so stay at home Dmen in the league we need to keep him on board after this year right? Penner & Gagne contracts end at the end of this season as well. Also Brown is severly under paid at 3.175 mil/yr his contract ends at the end in 2 yrs with Greene, Frasier, and Mitchell. Also in 2 years prospects Hickey, Muzzin, etc will be UFAs if their next RFA contract is a 1yr deal.
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luc20rules Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 9:23 pm
@luc20rules, DL has always had the future in mind even when there was real pressure to sign the big UFAs. Kovi & Brad Richards the plan long term 6 something mil/yr, but always to fit the future blueprint to keep the CORE UNIT together. That blueprint produced a championship while it takes some of the stress away. I will still trust in DL to keep us on course to becoming a constant threat to win the championship year after year. We may have periods we struggle in the regular season, but looking at the roster we ended the regular season much stronger than we started it, and we are built to win in the playoffs no matter what seed we enter them at.
DesertKing Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
@neil,
I like cornfields. In the daylight. Not in the dark. Not that I am scared of dark cornfields. I mean they are sorta scary. I mean, there isnt anything in a cornfield that can hurt you is there? As long as long as I am wearing mh LA Kings Stanley Cup gear, I shall fear no cornfield.
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jess Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 9:16 pm
@DesertKing,
What’s funny, is the way I grew up my cousin bill would always say if someone got screwed over, rear-ended, sued -whatever is “that dude just got corned” and now it’s the cornfield, which is rad. But, when someone gets wished, we can now say:
“@SDGolfer” -just corned himself.
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jess Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 9:19 pm
@jess,
Or: “Dude, -quit corning yourself..”
neil Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 10:42 pm
@jess, Thats “Corny”….
neil Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 10:41 pm
@DesertKing, some people have NEVER come back from the cornfield…some have come back….changed!!!!!
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Doan you want me baby? Don’t you want me oh
Doan you want me baby? Don’t you want me oh
I was posting on the Insider in a cocktail bar
That much is true
But even then I knew we’d have a much better season
Either with or without you…
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HockeyNerd Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 11:36 pm
@SLIM, Shorter than my version but better written. You win.
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Looking at this objectively (yeah I can do that once in a while) here are my thoughts:
1) He (Doan) might not be a top 6 but at worst he’d be part of a 3rd line that gets more ice time than the 3rd line got last season.
2) 20 goals is probably his limit, probably not even that.
3) A healthy Gagne or a motivated Penner would be a better OFFENSIVE player but granted those are big ifs.
4) If he does come here and nobody is hurt or traded the most logical cut would probably be Richardson.
5) He can probably get more from another team than DL will give him.
6) If we can’t give him more than Phoenix he’ll probably stay there.
Objective conclusions and predictions: he’d make our team better no doubt but not THAT much. And his price is probably going to be more than DL is willing to pay. I think he ends up staying with Phoenix. Likewise if he signs with San Jose or Vancouver he’ll make them better but if they beat us out for a cup it won’t be *only* because they picked him up and we didn’t.
Obviously I don’t want him here as much as most of you do but I’m now gonna say the same thing you’re all saying: I trust DL on this one.
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BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 8:52 am
@HockeyNerd, Uh-Oh I don’t have any analogies for a reasonable Nerd. I would say the last cut would probably be between Richardson, Nolan and Cliffy. Richie is definitely more versatile and apparently is a guy that can sit for several game and then play without any hard feelings/rust so I think DS might like that (similar to DD2). Nolan would be the easiest option since he could be sent down and we can keep all three in the organization.
Dl is a pretty smooth operator. Even though there is little publicity on any negotiations with Kings, I wouldn’t be surprised if either SJ or us end up with him at 3 years and not four. I think cutting that last year off the length of his contract might make a 6 million year deal more palatable for DL
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Howe9 Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 11:00 am
@HockeyNerd, You guys can’t believe we’d put Doan on the 3rd line. If we got him he’d be on the first or second line – guarenteed.
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BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 11:31 am
@Howe9, I’d guess he’d prefer to stay on the right wing and Doan is more the prototypical 3rd line banger/checker than Carter. Besides, the goal is to have three lines capable of scoring and a King (Penner)/Stoll/Doan line would be a dangerous third line.
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Gustavo Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 11:55 am
@HockeyNerd,
1) Doan is definitely a top 6, but DS will probably try him on all three top lines to see what fits best. A Brown-Kopi-Doan vs the Sedins line is something I’d pay extra to see when we play Vancouver.
2) His point production is secondary to all the other intangibles he’d bring to the LAK. Aggression, physicality, work, ethic, durability. Our team needs something or someone to help them be a force during the regular season, not just the playoffs. Doan would do that.
3) A healthy Gagne is more wishful thinking, not something this team should rely on. If Penner does not maintain his playoff performance level he will be traded before the deadline. Based on recent past performance Doan is immensely more reliable than both of them put together during the regular season.
4) I think Westy is a more logical choice, even though Richardson has more skill.
5) Other teams can only offer him more cash. Lombardi can offer him more overall VALUE. At least in the west, no other team is as Cup contending ready as the Kings are.
6) Even if Phoenix can pay him more, Doan will not stay there if the ownership situation is not resolved. Why would he sign for 3 years or longer if the team could be moved next year to Kansas, Seattle, Canada boondocks or the Norh Pole?
We are on opposite corner on Doan opinion poll, but these conclusions and predictions seem more objective than yours and those who agree with you. If he doesn’t sign here I think he goes east to Pittsburgh. Detroit maybe, is he lowers his asking price enough for Holland to get back in the chase.
And yes, we both agree on Lombardi as a trust worthy decision maker
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BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
@Gustavo, I can actually see him signing a one year deal with Phoenix and just waiting it out. They are not moving this year no matter what.
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Gustavo Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
@BringbackButchGoring,
That’s a possibility, but why put himself and his family through the same thing again next summer?
Unless Phoenix puts together a high quality team this season that goes deep into the playoffs, Doan’s market value will definitely drop. This summer, right now, he is the top dog free agent. Next year, who knows?
Another thing about Lombardi. He gave 2 yr contracts to Mitchell and Gagne after serious injuries when no other team would offer more than 1 yr deals. So, on that trend, I suspect a 4 yr deal for Doan does not scare him.
Duncanz Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
@BringbackButchGoring,
Trouble for him is, if he has a less than average season in ’12/13, at 36 he’s not going to have the huge price on his head that he does now and, unless DT can pull a Holy Grail-sized rabbit out of his hat, will have lost another valuable year in his quest for his own grail.
It may not necessarily be a case of now or never, but this off-season is definitely the optimum moment for him.
Duncanz Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 1:10 pm
Wrote this without seeing @Gus’s contribution just above so covered some of the same ground.
Well done, @Gus.
HockeyNerd Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:34 pm
@Gustavo, A couple of comments about your comments:
* Sure we could always use more leadership and desire and intangibles but our main problem last year was SCORING GOALS. A 35 year old wing who has never had more than 80 points even in his prime isn’t going to help much there.
* Gagne as of today is 100% healthy and apparently never did have a concussion. I don’t get why everyone thinks he can’t be counted on to stay healthy any less than anyone else.
* We are ALREADY 1 forward over the limit. If you let Westgarth go (the logical first choice, agreed) and pick Doan up you STILL have to cut somebody.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
@HockeyNerd, Also what do we have that other teams offering him more money don’t? The only 2 things I can think of is 1) we’re still relatively close to Phoenix. and 2) a better chance at the cup. Then what in the world is Doan waiting for? DL is not going to change his offer at this point, if it really is about 1) and 2) for him he would have just signed with us already!
BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
@HockeyNerd, Good points. The main problem was exactly we did not score enough goals. This was partially the fault of TM but also many of our players just had career lows. The difference in adding another guy with a good touch around the net was demonstrated with the pick up in goals after adding JC. Now adding Doan (and subtracting a guy that scored 3 goals) just makes up that much harder to control. It’s like we just keep adding water until eventually the dam breaks and we are unstoppable.
I, like you, also figured Westy was already gone which is why I think Nolan probably gets sent down. I would bet DL already changed his offer once so who knows if he changes it again. I don’t think Doan has any intention of moving his kids this season no matter what so he’s not in a rush. Which is also why he might sign with the closest team to Phoenix, if not Phoenix. Less wear and tear on his wife and kids.
Gustavo Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
@HockeyNerd,
* Once Carter came ot LA and he found his groove, the rest of the team found the scoring touch that was absent until March. Again, Doan’s most important contributions to the team will not be scoring, but physical support, assists, aggression, endurance.
* Even if he is 100% healthy, SG has a history of injuries. Compared to Doan who may score less, but is built like a Mack truck, SG is a porcelain doll (OK, I exxagerate, there are NHL porcelain dolls, but you know what I mean).
* Doan is only one player. He cannot be faulted for a problem may already have before he even gets here.
I agree it will be unlikely anyone on our third line that doesn’t get pp time to score twenty goals for us. I think, though, that the third line will control play much better and we will be able to put back to back to back shifts together in which we dominate play and basically just wear teams down. That could be worth 20 goals a season that the other team does not score.
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BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 8:36 am
@BringbackButchGoring, Another thing people are not considering is that no team got up to play us last year so we caught a lot of teams on off or lethargic days. This season, teams (and fans) are going to be pumped up to play (and beat) the defending NHL champions so I think every game we are going to have to bring it. Having another intense guy in the locker room that shows up for every game will definitely help keep the energy up over a long season.
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rumpa #19 Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 9:21 am
@BringbackButchGoring, Who is this 20 goal scorer? Tanner Pearson? i doan get it. All the time spent on him is turning into kovalgate all over,and will likely end the same. Heres a new one, sign him them trade hym for Baby Cryin.Beter a cry baby than moaner tantrum.
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BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 11:36 am
@rumpa #19, let me explain with an analogy. My son is named BBBG (Jr) and he talked in big boy words and used real facts. Your son used little tiny words and made little to no sense. The end.
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DesertKing Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
@BringbackButchGoring,
duh
rumpa #19 Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
@BringbackButchGoring, Darn kids! Shucks ill be more responsible next time, my bad. Doan mind me beat the hell out that dead horse. LOL .Not hating dont confuse !!!
BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:16 pm
@Rumpa#19, No worries; I just had a #@$%load of analogies I needed to get rid of and Nerd is not being so “small-minded” anymore.
So, I don’t really care about this Doan situation because Dean will make the best decision for our team to repeat and I have a feeling that if there are any changes it will come middle of the season. What I do care about is being able to watch the playoffs agin and again and again and again. Does anyone know of a DVD that is coming out that will let me watch those games in their entirety and not just the highlights I can go to youtube and watch for free??
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King Cobra Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
@aKinginVancouver, If you can get the NHL network they are showing all the games on Wednesdays. Showing them play those A holes in Vancouver this week
LOVE THE CITY, CAN’T STAND THE TEAM!
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aKinginVancouver Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 8:57 pm
@King Cobra, I feel ya. This last year was my first year in Vancouver and the city is great, but my god do these fans suck. Nothing was greater than wearing my Kings jersey while we destroyed them.
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King Cobra Reply:
August 6th, 2012 at 8:36 am
@aKinginVancouver,
That must have been heaven and hell. Keep representin!!
You know I think part of this resistance to signing Doan for me is I think I’m wearing bigger Rose colored glasses with Gagne and Penner than most of you. With that said, maybe something like this doesnt look bad at all:
Kopitar Penner Williams
Richards Gagne Carter
Stoll Brown Doan
Fraser King Lewis
And the last 2 from among Clifford, Nolan, Toffoli or Richardson
Guess I woke up on the honest and objective side of bed this morning….
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rumpa #19 Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 4:20 pm
@HockeyNerd, Doan go changin on us now, deversify and attack.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
@rumpa #19, Ok, fine. He ain’t worth more than 5 million which is probably the minimum DL would need to get him….
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Duncanz Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
@rumpa #19,
Yes, I think this could be a disaster.!
Just like you can have too much chemistry for your own good (look at the DET, VAN, e.g.), if there is not enough adversity on your blog, it won’t have the preparedness to make it thru’ the tough parts of tbe season.
I suggest we call up @jesst, @neiltheterrible & @SVELTE as soon as possible as I believe @HockeyPhone is wilting under the pressure of a long, fruitless campaign and may need a little idealogical motivation to return to the top level of his performance!
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BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
@Duncanz, In that spirit, perhaps this will help? 1 minute 44 sec mark?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYOIYdOq4GE
Duncanz Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 5:21 pm
BringBackBerryGordy,,
Oh, can’t link directly from iPhone (@HN, feeling your pain).
Is there a title or key words?
Osaka Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 6:16 pm
@BringbackButch
I liked how Doan was patting Dwight King and was talking to him. I think King really surprised and impressed him. Well King impressed the whole NHL.
Gustavo Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 6:52 pm
@HockeyNerd,
Unfortunately, both Penner and Gagne still have to show they can be productive during the regular season. Penner more so than Gagne.
I do like those lines. But vs Vancouver I’d make sure the Sedins face Brown Stoll Doan every minute they’re on the ice. Oh what treat to the eye it is to watch HD crawl to the bench and knock on the door
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Hey this is a Tanner Pearson thread, lets give him a little more time. Would it serve him better to play in the AHL or back to the OHL for one more year?
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HockeyNerd Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 6:32 pm
@Osaka, I’m having trouble coming up with any reason at all he should spend another year in the OHL but maybe somebody can help me with that. Wouldn’t the AHL be a higher level of play plus he can work on ALL the parts of his game plus he’d be able to help the show if there are a lot of injuries?
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Osaka Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 6:45 pm
@HockeyNerd, It could good to go back to Jr’s to get a chance to dominate and develop more. It would be much easier to work on parts of his game in the OHL. Also we don’t burn a year on his entry level contract. He is a LW so there isn’t much of a chance he would play in the NHL even if there were injuries. Of course if there were a rash of injuries a player from Jr’s can be called up on an emergency basis at anytime during the season. His history suggest he is a late bloomer so one more year of Jr’s might not hurt. I guess it will be up to him, depends on what he does in training camp.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
@Osaka, The two sports I have played a lot of, Hockey, and Tennis (and granted a “B” tennis player on my very best day on this earth and not even close to that in Hockey) I learned the most when I had to play people a lot better than I was. Of course he would get much more playing time in the OHL than the AHL and probably be used in more specialty team situations.
Osaka Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:02 pm
@HockeyNerd, That’s the two argument, lots of playing time or better quality of hockey. I used to always want to see prospects get to the AHL as soon as possible, I just wonder if it is in their best interest. Maybe it doesn’t matter either way.
HockeyNerd Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:02 pm
@Osaka, Also while it’s very highly unlikely he’d make the team coming out of training camp stranger things have happened. If he’s close to ready than it would make some sense to put him in the AHL, then he could be the first person called up if needed. If he stays in Juniors (and I don’t remember the exact rules here) you can only use him if there’s really a large succession of injuried players.
HockeyNerd Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:07 pm
@Osaka, Ironically the closer he is to being NHL ready the less it probably matters for his development.
Gustavo Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 6:46 pm
@Osaka,
Who?
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Osaka Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
@Gustavo, Who this thread was suposed to be about, Shane Doan. I mean Tanner Pearson. Sorry Tanner.
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King Cobra Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:01 pm
@Gustavo,
Any new news on Shane Doan? Is he on his 5th decision deadline or is it his 6th?
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Osaka Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
@King Cobra, If Shane signed a $7mil 4 year deal with PHX ($20 mil upfront) he could give the new owner the money he is short and become a part owner right?
HockeyNerd Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
@King Cobra, So he would own…. himself? Guess that wouldn’t be a first….
Osaka Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:15 pm
@HockeyNerd, Mario played for the team he owned and Gretzky coached a team he part owned. Come to think of it, Wayne’s ownership group are the ones that ran the Yotes into the ground.
DesertKing Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
@King Cobra,
Doan has been working tirelessly at becomig a member of the Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings hockey club. He has just finished touring the other NHL teams, gathering information while visiting their facilities and developing information he could pass back to us. He has been stringing along all of the other teams forcing them to tye up their money and their plans. His dedication to our team is so evident, his desire to help us so incredible, his willingness to sacrifice something to join our team, it is just so incredible. Doan is so deserving of winning a Cup with the Kings, esepcially since DB and Kopi ad to survivie 5+ years of mediocrity to gain the Cup themselves. $7 million? hell, he should be getting $10 million and Quick should give up a couple of mil to get this guy on our team. We need him to repeat . He showed so much grit, determination, hockey smarts, ethics, leadership and ability during the playoffs that prove he deserves the Cup. I wholeheatedl……hey….wait…. no, not the straight jacket….I ain’t done typing…. stop it!…. stop it!….. no, no, not the thorizine…. ouch!! that hurt!…. oh, wow! that feeeeeellllls soooooooooo gooooooooood!…… yes, doctor, I was having another episode, but it isssssss alllllll goooooood now…….
jess Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:30 pm
@DesertKing,
LOL
BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:38 pm
@DesertKing, Dude I totally thought you were anti-Doan. Nice job seeing the light. Move yourself up one notch…
DesertKing Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:54 pm
@BringbackButchGoring
Yep, I can completely see the light. Doan is so ready for LA and Hollywood. Now that I understand him better, I am so impressed with him. I mean, when he pretended to be defending Rosenthal after DB layed him out and distracted his team so much that we were able to score the game winning and series clinching goal? The man was incredible, working for the Kings before we even signed him. But the greatest part was his performance in the handshake line, where he actually made us believe he hated the Kings and DB. Doan may actually be the greatest King ever and he hasn’t worn our sweater yet. I am now on the Doan bandwagon!!! Heck, he should wear “007″ on his new Kings jersey. Love this guy…. is that what I think it is?…..oh yeah, here comes lala land!!!!……ouch!!….. Oh, hi Alice, are we still going to follow that stupid rabbit AGAIN!!……
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BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 8:03 pm
@DesertKing, Amen brother Amen…
SLIM Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
@Osaka,
I think he should play at least…
One year in Manchester…
With all the sun in LA….
He would get more Tanner…
Hold on…Maybe he should play right away?
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Stoll has 3 more years and Fraser has 2 more years. In prospects like Nick Shore, Andy Andreaoff, Jordan Nolan (natural center), Trevor Lewis(also a center) it looks like we have a lot of talent that play those roles. Where does it leave Lokti? Does he have a future with the Kings?
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HockeyNerd Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
@Osaka, Doubtful. The problem is that Lokti, if he were to stay here only works well 1) as a center 2) with players like Gagne, Williams, Carter, I.e. top 2 lines and scorers. Aint gonna happen.
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SLIM Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:22 pm
@Osaka,
I love the way you want to talk about Hockey….
I started to think this was the Doan Insider blog…
Who I don’t like…Take that to the bank….
I think we won the Stanley Cup without him….
I’m in Montreal right now and talking to the locals all about the Kings….
I keep reminding the Habs fans of this situation…It’ great…
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DesertKing Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:33 pm
@SLIM,
We will be in Montreal 2 weeks from today and looking forward to wearing our Kings gear there. Any recommended places to visit whle we are there?
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SLIM Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:55 pm
@DesertKing,
Lots of great things to see…
Old Montreal….Go to Orange Julep..
Have a Smoke meat sandwich at Dunn’s…
Get poutine at the “Belle Province”…
Downtown is great and like a pub crawl…
And sneak away from family and go to the “Super Sex”…
Most beautiful strippers in the world…Try to keep you’re head looking straight ahead..
You’ll get whiplash checking out the Quebecois women..
In the middle of downtown is is a beautiful park…Great to walk around..
Great bar-b-que chicken at Chalet Bar-b-que..The fries are world famous..
I’ll tell you more in the next week..
Have fun..It’s a fantastic city…Architecture is a mix of old world and modern..
DesertKing Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
@Slim
You are the man! I am writing it all down!
SLIM Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 8:15 pm
@DesertKing,
BTW…There’s no turning right at a red light..
The Metro train system will take you everywhere..
Great fashion…Great stores like Le Chateau..
Best Chinese food at Ruby Foo’s…
Canadian chocolate bars are the best…Aero bar, Oh Henry’s, Smarties..etc….
Lair du Temp is a great jazz club…
I’m just getting started….
Where are you staying?
DesertKing Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 8:24 pm
@Slim
We are staying downtown near McGill University. We have a tour scheduled there since my son wants to go to school there. Any IN-N-Outs?
SLIM Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 8:47 pm
@DesertKing,
No In -n- outs…
They have “Harveys” and MBurger on Drummond street downtown…Also burgerbar…
You can take the Metro EVERYWHERE…All underground and clean…
Olympic stadium with a botanical garden….
You just missed a thee day fashion and music festival at Mcgill…
Mcgill is a great University….And beautiful..
You’re son will LOVE Montreal…So will you…Guaranteed..
DesertKing Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
@Slim
Excellent, just joking about the In-N-Outs and looking forward to expereincing the whole city. We only have a few days there then then heading to Toronto to hit the HHOF.
Latest non-news article on guess who, lol
http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/doan-shops-himself-around-league-072035134–nhl.html;_ylt=AkFPorBCpqcXgtkkTSTHZjsJfwM6;_ylu=X3oDMTN1OXVyNWI0BG1pdANGRUFUVVJFRCBNZWdhdHJvbiBOSEwEcGtnAzNjY2VhNTdmLWYyYzctM2U2Ni05YmVmLTRiY2FkMDA1NjcyYwRwb3MDNARzZWMDbWVnYXRyb24EdmVyA2I3Zjc5MmQwLWRkM2ItMTFlMS1iYWYzLTlmMmQwMDBjOWM1MQ–;_ylg=X3oDMTFoN2lkN2F2BGludGwDY2EEbGFuZwNlbi1jYQRwc3RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdANuaGwEcHQDc2VjdGlvbnM-;_ylv=3
WOW, that’s a long link
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Osaka Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:44 pm
@Gustavo, Just when I thought I was out they pull me back.
http://watch.tsn.ca/nhl/clip734110#clip734110
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Osaka Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:47 pm
@Osaka, Oh, Shane had a Flyers bag. He says its his sons, right Shane.
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BringbackButchGoring Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:53 pm
@Osaka, he sounds like a real ##$hole….bahaahahahhahha how can you not like this guy…
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Osaka Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 8:11 pm
@BringbackButchGoring, I loved how he tried to explain the Flyer bag. I always enjoyed Shane. It sucks what happened after game 5 but that 3 seconds doesn’t define him.
jess Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:46 pm
@Gustavo,
Keeping it fun and light, but putting my money where my mouth is…
100 bucks says Doan ain’t coming here.
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Osaka Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:47 pm
@jess, I say he is going to Philly.
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jess Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:48 pm
@Osaka,
And I think he’s wearing the sweater with the diving board on it
DesertKing Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 7:56 pm
@Jess
How great would that be? We could heckle the Gingers, Doan and POC Burows all at the same time.
jess Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 8:09 pm
@DesertKing,
That would be so much fun..
Gustavo Reply:
August 6th, 2012 at 1:01 am
@jess,
To put your money where your mouth is you have to bet on which of the other 29 teams Doan is going to go. But I agree the chances of SD coming to LA are lower than I wish they were
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This is a cool video, NHL players talking about NHL players. http://youtu.be/0vUmk8S6Njw
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Osaka Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 8:21 pm
@Osaka, I love Brian Campbell’s and Shane Doan’s answers to who is the biggest trash talker in the league.
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Welcome to the organization! Now, get to work, rookie!!!
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Shane did win “Manhunter”….
With his brother…Here’s a link…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxTWDj5e-eA
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Is Doan being traded for Tanner?
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Isn’t it unmistakebly obvious that Doan is not going to sign with the Kings?
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Michael J. Reply:
August 6th, 2012 at 9:04 am
@Michael J.,
*mistakably… my mistake.
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Just chimming in to say hi to everyone, summer is awesome. Talk to you all soon during training camp.
Harty
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