Hi Kings fans,
Here is part two of a three part series taking a look back at the 2012 Stanley Cup Final. In this segment we remember Game 4 and Game 5 of the series, with commentary from former Kings netminder Glenn Healy, and former Kings head coach Barry Melrose.
Stanley Cup Final Rewind – Part 2
In case you missed it, here’s part 1 of the series: Stanley Cup Final Rewind – Part 1
I love this tweet:
james duthie@tsnjamesduthie
Despite some denials, the tweet earlier from @EnricoCiccone is accurate. The Flyers are interested in Roberto Luongo.
Retweeted by Darren Dreger
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CB14 Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 5:18 pm
@Michael J., Wow. Guess that means they would amnesty Bryzgalov. Why does Philly love overpriced past their prime goalies so much?
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Osaka Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 6:26 pm
@CB14, They will have to carry both guys until the end of the season right? Amnesty buyout isn’t until the summer right? What a train wreck! I guess they get some cap relief since Pronger isn’t expected to play.
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luc20rules Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 8:08 pm
@CB14, You must mean goalies never were. Brysgalov is only 32 years old. Most goalies that are good to great hang around until their late 30s.
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variable Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 5:24 pm
@Michael J.,
hehe…
good for us, i guess…(?)
we won’t have to see him this year unless we get to the finals…which, of course, WE WILL…(!!!)
but i’m not so sure la east will be there with us…
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LA_1968 Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 6:04 pm
@Michael J., Does Vancouver still really think Luongo is their problem? They are crazy up there. He was so mishandled, being named a goalie capt for one, up there that it’s too lake for people not to blame him I guess.
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aKinginVancouver Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 10:08 pm
@LA_1968, No one blames Luongo as the problem. It’s just time for a change. Everyone in Vancouver realizes their problem is lack of D and shaky offensive.
So happy the season is starting. Also, I thought it was funny that NY and Boston are starting off the season even though we kinda won the cup last year.
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LA_1968 Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 9:44 am
@aKinginVancouver, That explanation sounds like when a couple breaks up the nice way. It’s not you, it’s me. Also politically correct with him being the Olympic gold netminder. I heard some pretty loud boo’s at him. Also roars for Snyder. Blaming a good goalie is amateur.
Ashykon Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 1:58 pm
@aKinginVancouver, it’s the three hours ahead of us time difference
Mars Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 9:44 pm
@Michael J., Sweet, maybe we can get Simmonds and Schenn back.
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Bryson Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 9:48 pm
@Mars, Simmonds is as philly as a cheese steak now.
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Like @Jeff_R stated in the last thread, looks like home opener on Saturday 1-19 in afternoon. Otherwise, they will for sure open on the road and not have a home game for a couple weeks most likely. I predict Cryotes @ Kings, 1pm, Saturday 1-19. I don’t even see how they’ll get the ice ready with the constant parade running through Staples.
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Kingsfanone Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 6:54 pm
@LA_1968,
Unofficially it’s jan 19 @noon vs Blackhawks. Clippers have Staples at 7pm.
Not confirmed yet as the schedule has not been made official. Apparently the ice was already done. Boards went up today. New glass with 8′ between stanchions instead of 4′.
Consider yourself updated.
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LA_1968 Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 8:29 am
@Kingsfanone, Aaah, Blackhawks are a good choice. No rivalry but still last 2 Cup Champs from west. Looks like they are going to do a national telecast then. They don’t do national telecasts with either side having no viewers as a base.
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Lake Forest Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 9:23 am
@LA_1968,
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/01/09/blackhawks-to-open-season-jan-19/
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A story about the Kings winning the Stanley Cup? This blog sucks………
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luc20rules Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 8:10 pm
@DesertKing, Not all of us are waiting for a good nacho’s review/story. LOL
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DesertKing Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 8:21 pm
@luc20rules,
Its all about the consistency of the cheese and the granular structure of the chips.
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Mars Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 9:42 pm
@DesertKing, DUDE! SPOILERS!
You just ruined the end for me.
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DesertKing Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 9:47 pm
@Mars,
Taking a page out of Bettman’s book, I apologize.
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rontheking Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 5:15 pm
@DesertKing,
Yes there does seem to be a bit of a vacuum herein…why haven’t they hired one of the entrenched bloggers here to oversee it…?
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I didn’t realize how much I missed you guys until I started posting again. I look forward to all our future arguments, I mean discussions
Hockey is back! The greatest game on earth. You guys make something great just a little better.
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Lake Forest Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 6:34 pm
@Osaka, I’d be willing to argue this post but ill wait.
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LA_1968 Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 6:35 pm
@Osaka, I feel the same way. It was hard for me to stay tuned here with the lockout going on. I got too pissed and depressed too often with the lockout ongoing. I was better off in denial I guess.
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DesertKing Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 7:19 pm
@Osaka,
Sorry, but there is no argument. Bettman Sucks. End of story. Period. The End. Not up for discussion. Finis. Da da da da dats all folks!
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Osaka Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 7:32 pm
@DesertKing, OK, is he worse than former commissioner John Ziegler?
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DesertKing Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 7:41 pm
@Osaka,
Yes. Of course. For sure. Absolutely. Forever. In this world and the next. Till the saints come marching in. Till the cows come home. No arguments per Osaka.
luc20rules Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 8:13 pm
@DesertKing, Had to tune in during the lockout to see how many code words for Bettman is not good could be used without reaching a cornfield.
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kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 7:40 pm
@Osaka,
Too much Sake dude!!
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jess Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 8:09 pm
@kissmyblarneystones,
Could this be a new nick name, Osake?
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kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 9:26 pm
@jess,
I think the Constable from Pahrump already created that moniker for him.
Duncanz Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 10:38 pm
@pissmypantalones, … at least someone’s reading, pfft..
kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 10:55 pm
@jess,
Good one. I gonna start saving them now, and we’ll have a contest in June to see which on was the best!
Osaka Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 12:23 am
@jess, Yes, yes, @Drunk’n knighted me with that moniker last season. I wear it with pride.
jess Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 12:58 pm
@Osake,
I agree!
Osaka Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 12:25 am
@kissmyblarneystones, Oh I was just stirring the pot. Not even I can be a Buttman apologist. Just practicing for the season. Think of this as our training camp.
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Mars Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 9:41 pm
@Osaka, +1
Even I stopped commenting and reading for a bit, more out of lockout frustration, but could never break my habit of looking in multiple times a day. Its an addiction.
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InTheCrease Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 11:20 pm
@Mars, Not me. The moment the lockout began, I stopped visiting this blog altogether. And almost immediately, I noticed an improvement in my quality of life. See, without blogs to read, or hockey to watch, I started wandering the streets, almost aimlessly, at first. Then I picked up the pace and started running the streets, but with a little more purpose. See, what I did not immediately realize that with this change, with all this new “exercise” that was taking place, was that body was becoming strong and lean, that my core strength had greatly improved, and was, in fact, starting to be admired. By all the young gals in my new yoga class, no less. They stretched and bent over and drooled for this old goat of a Kings fan, I’m telling you. Even my wife sat up (okay, she actually managed to stand) and took notice. My normally steady diet of steak and potatoes (roasted, natch) was easily substituted with spinach and tofu. Gone were the beer and nachos. Carrots and celery sticks became the norm. I spurned the pancake breakfasts and started juicing, early and often. I worked out, feverishly. Sweating out all the impurities and memories of the weird twin redheads from Vancouver and the men in green. In fact, my health and my overall quality of life improved so dramatically that I started to get a little freaked out that the lockout might actually come to an end someday. And now, it appears, it has. And I’m freaking out. I’m telling you, woe is me, dudes. Woe is me.
But I think I might get over it. In fact, I think my wife is heating up some leftover steak and roasted potatoes as we speak. Hey, would I waste all my time writing on this stupid blog if none of what I just told you wasn’t true?
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DesertKing Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 6:44 am
@InTheCrease,
Life is like a box of chocolates…….
kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 2:24 pm
@InTheCrease,
‘You never know what you’re gonna get. So mama said’!
Kenny44 Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 9:30 pm
@Osaka,
Defense prevents others’ championships.
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Thanks Nick fantastic as always see you
guys soon
Go Kings Go!
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Loved it.
Glenn Healy asks “Where has NJ failed here?”
Barry Melrose “Is there a match for Quick on NJ? No! Is there a Doughty on the NJ Blueline? No! Would you rather have Kopitar or Parise? There is just a point where you look on the other side of the ice and realize the other team is just better than you and that is where NJ is right now.”
One of the most enjoyable interviews I have heard.
Thanks, Nick.
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I just read an article over on TSN that was Bettman’s apology.
I am sickened. He apologizes to the players, the sponsors and the fans LAST.
No promises of avoiding future lockouts, raising the league to a new level, making up for all of his mistakes. Nothing.
No giving back to the fans. No making amends to the business and lives(workers) forever altered.
We all know of his crimes against hockey, 3 lockouts, staining the Stanley cup with a lost season, moving teams, bad placement, the dead puck era, Selling broadcast rights! placing his name on the NHL logo (really? what a conceded prick) The list goes on and on.
He must step down. If not he must be forced out.
Teams have fired GM’s and Coaches for much much less errors in judgement and bone headed mistakes.
He; while in office, is going down as the worst commissioner in sports ever.
/rant.
Now so you don’t think I am a negative jerkwad. Read something hilarious. mars-one.com Found this today and am going to be laughing for a decade!
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CB14 Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 9:09 pm
@Mars, +1
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luc20rules Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 9:34 pm
@Mars, +1, I just don’t think one can use strong enough language to illustrate the picture of Bettman’s crimes against Hockey.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 10:08 pm
@Mars, At least THIS time, when push came to shove and the season was on the line he exerted a minuscule amount of leadership. I’m more inclined to be upset at the other stuff you mentioned, add to that instituting a ridiculous point system that gives away a total of 3 points in same games and 2 in others, not showing any guts in the 99 finals when that goal CLEARLY did not count by the rules at the time (then mysteriously removing said rules), allowing a despicable display of sportsmanship in the WCF including a slash once the game was over, letting a player make a mockery of the rules by playing the puck from the bench with NO consequences to him, it goes on and on and on. This guys idea of dealing with a problem is denying it exists and taking no action. Hey, where can they pay me 8 Mil a year for that?
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Duncanz Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 10:34 pm
@HockeyPhone, Then if he takes action he gets pilloried for butting his nose in, no?
The Kings and anybody could be pulled up for any number of indiscretions that slip by the officials.
Come on dude, we don’t want the wigs interfering with the game on a daily basis, and by and large these charges (against my Uncle Gary) are grossly unfair.
Which leaves the one gilded in gold fact; that he personally, single-handedly and individually salvaged our hockey season, all by himself in fact, and should receive a medal of valor from the Whitehouse for doing so.
Just watch, other sports will be lining up for his commissionership and wisdom.
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LA_1968 Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 8:45 am
@HockeyNerd, I think they resolved the lockout despite Bettman. I don’t see any leadership out of the guy at all. He’s more like a head referee or something. When the tweet about “owners say canceling the season is not an option” came out it meant they had enough and they were the leaders.
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knastabooh Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 1:27 pm
@Mars,
dont forget, bettman started it, but when he put a good offer on the table Fehr ran back to the players claiming he could get them more. Bettman does deserve blame but not all of it. Fehr deserves his fair share. He did the same thing to the NHL as he did to baseball.
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Deke'r Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 3:10 pm
@Mars, ….fans…..a dime a dozen…..
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Thanks for the podcast Nick. What I liked best about it was the Kings being described as an aggressive forechecking team. My what a difference a Head Coach makes.
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kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 9:29 pm
@CB14,
And 2 young forwards from Manchester!!
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Mars Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 9:39 pm
@kissmyblarneystones, +1 Just finished the podcast and LOVED IT!
I hope you guys keep up with the podcasts here even after we get a new insider.
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Mars Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 9:49 pm
@Mars, Oh and thanks for shoving AM’s face down the page too.
The Stanley Cup Finals VS. picture is much more enjoyable to see!
kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 9:56 pm
@Mars,
Its all about visual stimulation for me. My ADD kicks in if I can’t get a visual.
Watching kings now. I feel like time has slowed down even more due to knowing hockey is starting in 10 days…. 10 long days.
I say DL let’s us see how the team starts out before making any changes.
Anyone going to the meet the players thing Saturday?
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Duncanz Reply:
January 9th, 2013 at 10:47 pm
@Lake Forest, If there’s a Greyhound passing through town on Saturday morning, I’ll be there!
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LA_1968 Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 8:47 am
@Duncanz, Greyhound? The parolee shuttle? Speaking of criminals… How about Jodi Arias working at the Glendale Margaritaville? We’re lucky to be alive!
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Duncanz Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 3:11 pm
@LA_1968, Omg, lucky I wasn’t served by her during the WCFs! I’m a total sucker for femme fatales. I’ve had more close calls with losers and sharp, dangerous objects than even Mike Smith could render!
Mars Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 9:28 am
@Lake Forest, I feel the opposite
Time was slow without the Kings
Now that I am excited and want to savor it,
it is starting to fly by me!
GO MF KINGS GO!
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LA_1968 Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 8:59 pm
@Mars, Right on. Very slow.
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reunited…
…and it feels so good…:)
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Hello Kings fans………….well another season is on, and that’s great news.
Ramp up the noise and raise the banner, we wish to replicate last year.
Go Kings Go
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Duncanz Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 3:15 pm
Hey @harty! When are you going to post the instagrams of Lord Stanley doing the backstroke in your pool?
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harty Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 9:31 pm
@Duncanz, what an event that day boys………..geez.
ayr was rockin’ and Cliffy was awesome with the kids and all 3,500 families in the village.
Duncanz its time to ramp it up again, I need it back on my lawn again…..
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As a season ticket holder let me make several things perfect clear to any King’s PR representivie and/or players:
Any apologies to the fan base not backed by tangible action by BOTH the players and owners mean zip.
Players … you took way too dam long before you even started the process of putting together the CBA and Owners you’re obviously asked for absurd demands that weren’t even in the fricken ball park of reality. You both f-ed up big time and we all know it.
(taps fingers waiting)
Well?
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DesertKing Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 8:43 am
@KC23,
Probably won’t renew my tickets next year. With a 10 game weekend pack, I figured I had a good shot at the season opener, since it is on a weekend, I have already paid for 10 weekend games (which isn’t going to happen)and I have had my tickets for several years. Per my rep, nope, the new full and half season ticket holders get preference. Best part – I renewed before we won the Cup, when we were guaranteed the same seats and same conditions as our original agreements. The Kings were on a losing streak, the playoffs were not looking good, and they were begging us to keep our tickets. Lost my seats, lost my priority, lost my innocence.
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Dave from Torrance Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 9:58 am
@DesertKing, I’m in sort of the same boat Desert. I paid my down payment last season for the renewal of my 10 game pack to keep the same seats and then paid the rest in the hopes we’d have a damn season. So now that we are to have a season, I doubt seriously I will get 10 games out of only 24 home games? So I figure they’ll offer up some sort of 5 game, they select the game (s) package and then keep the rest of my money for either playoff preference or a down payment on my NEXT season 10 game pack. Or they’ll be gracious enough to offer a refund for the other 5 games and then I lose my seats. Is it worth it? Won’t get to see them raise the banner, but perhaps I will get to see Brownie blow up one of the sisters again. Lets see how the season progresses. Go Kings Go.
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Mrs. Stevebone Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 6:40 pm
@DesertKing, Ditto +100 – so disappointing
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Mars Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 12:26 pm
@KC23, sadly I am boycotting this year, I am pissed at the owners and NHL (not the players)
So the NHL has lost my attendance and money for this shortened season.
I will watch from home (no center ice or special packages either)
The NHL and owners have made no real apology or redemption efforts towards the fans
No efforts to the business’ impacted, employees whom lost work or jobs,
So while I know I am only holding back 5 ticket and countless mercy sales, I know they won’t
Get thousands of my dollars this season.
Honestly I wish there was more I could do to hurt the owners bottom line.
I need more closure to all of this.
I am still upset and feel cheated.
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Lake Forest Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 2:29 pm
@Mars, Group hug?
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kings of SB Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 5:16 pm
@Mars,
The bottom line is that whatever tickets you don’t purchase someone else will since every game will be sold out this season, so you are not really hurting anyone but yourself since you will miss seeing your Kings on the ice. You could really stick it to the owners by going to games and not purchasing any $10 beers.
GKG!
In reality, I think the best thing Bettman could do to demonstrate his sincerity now would be to actually fix the system. And by that I mean, change the NHL Board of Governor’s voting system. A “simple majority” of Owners should have the power to make decisions, not a minority.
Fix that, Mr. Bettman, then you personally, and the League as a whole, will demonstrate that the NHL is indeed committed to improving the the State of the Game. No team in the League is more equal than any other.
Do that, and there is a much better chance we’ll not see another “lockout” in 8 or ten years.
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Mars Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 11:14 am
@IceGuy, agreed!
I never understood that, nor how it was allowed to happen
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Can we actually start receiving information about new season instead of this history BS? We need Rich back ASAP. This is completely idiotic. There are plenty of sites dealing with hockey history but we accustomed to come to this side for unique CURRENT info about Kings players and the team.
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nykingfan Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 8:50 am
@Alberto,
Once camps open up, if the site is still the same you’ll have plenty of company as far as being pissed off over the site.
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Shakes Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 9:34 am
@nykingfan, i gotta imagine Luc is very aware of this and has a plan in place once the CBA is officially ratified. any current writer wouldn’t wanna join a team site while the player interview embargo exists
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nykingfan Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 9:36 am
@Shakes,
You’re probably right, but not knowing for sure gives me angst!
Mars Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 12:12 pm
@Shakes, I concurr
Why have bettman throw his menopause pill bottle at us again.
He needs to resign.
Just read the DS article in LA Times
It looks as tho the opener will be a noon (PT) start against the Black Hawks
GO KINGS!!!!!!!
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Lake Forest Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 9:43 am
@nykingfan, I posted a link up above. CBS is reporting it also
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/01/09/blackhawks-to-open-season-jan-19/
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jess Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 9:53 am
@nykingfan,
You mean we have to start our season opener by going up against Jamie Kompon’s deadly evil powerplay?
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Lake Forest Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 10:08 am
@jess, Their PP% last year was 15.2%, we will see how that ends up this year!
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Mars Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 11:18 am
@Lake Forest, I say 5.2!
Lake Forest Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 11:42 am
@Lake Forest, OH and FYI the kings PP% last year reg season was 17….
so if you thought we were bad, we were better than them!
jess Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 12:52 pm
@Lake Forest,
My guess is that it will definitely de-generate by 3 or 7 points.
DesertKing Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 10:27 am
@jess,
Kompons PP vs Stevens PK. My money is on Stevens.
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Mars Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 11:17 am
@DesertKing, what are the odds that we would have to see him again so freakin soon?
DesertKing Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 11:25 am
@Mars
We can give him his ring, shut out the B’Hawks PP, score 2 short handers, send him on his way, then hope to meet the B’Hawks in the playoffs and do it again.
Michael J. Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 11:59 am
@DesertKing,
Will you be buying rounds for everyone? Of nachos of course.
DesertKing Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 12:48 pm
@Mars
Get me and my son into the game somehow and your round of nachos will include the beverage of your choice, a foam “#1″ finger, and I will take your picture with as many Ice Girls as you can find. I might even let you pull Bailey’s tail.
jess Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 12:51 pm
@DesertKing,
Probably but you never know….
Kompon could’ve had a brain transplant during the lockout.
BrokeKingsFan Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 12:11 pm
@jess, watch us get ripped for like 5 PP goals…
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jess Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 12:48 pm
@BrokeKingsFan,
That would suck and be somewhat hilarious at the same time.
-Kind of like my ex GF, she could cry a river of tears and balance her checkbook with german precision simultaneously.
Duncanz Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 3:35 pm
@BrokeKingsFan, Oh dear, we’re back to being the conventional sad sack Kings fans that it’s deep in our nature to be.
I’m with you. I don’t think I could take another windfall of bountiful success like the one we incurred last year. Way to much of a shock to the system, that was …
GJKG
Where IS Rich Hammond anyway? I haven’t been to the site as much during the lockout. Did I miss something?
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Wow I guess I did. I’m responding to my own comment. I just searched his name and saw the news. AWFUL. I wish Rich the best and don’t know what the Kings will do without him.
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Kopi was spotted at TSC today.
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goldielocks Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 1:20 pm
@goldielocks,
Doughty is on his way to LA.
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DesertKing Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 1:47 pm
@goldielocks,
From Manhattan Beach? Uh oh………….
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So if Carter is moving to center who should his wingers be?
I like: 25 77 14
12 10 23
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jess Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 12:56 pm
@Michael J.,
Oh boy did you ever just open up the speculation flood gate!
And hey, I never play lotto but those look like decent numbers…
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Michael J. Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 12:59 pm
@jess,
If those two lines work well I’d like to see Kopitar center a line with King and Toffoli once he comes back.
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Shotongoal Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 2:08 pm
@Michael J., you’re really ready to shake up a Stanley Cup champion line combos? Toffoli’s not starting the season in the lineup. I don’t think Sutter breaks up the Richards line while Kopitar is out.
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KC23 Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 2:12 pm
@Michael J., I still like the Richards line to stay intact. Let Loktionov, who has been skating well in Manchester and very ready to go, have a shot. IMHO he deserves it, especially considering his snub of name on the cup.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 2:30 pm
@Michael J., I would temporarily have Stoll center Williams and Brown and Fraser center King and Lewis. Once Kopitar comes back someone would then have to be waived and / or sent down. I’d pick Westgarth since Clifford and Nolan can handle the rough stuff AND be used on a 4th line. I seriously doubt Toffoli will start the season in the big show. If you go with Lokti, which for just a week or 2 is not the worst idea in the world you have to answer these questions: who doesn’t make the team (you’re still a forward over if Lokti starts here) and IF Lokti plays well enough that you want to keep him up which TWO forwards do you let go?
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Michael J. Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 2:38 pm
@HockeyNerd,
I send Nolan down or trade Richardson.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 7:20 pm
@Michael J., A reasonable answer.I don’t think Richardson would fetch very much though, and he’d be good to keep because he can play all 3 forward positions and fill in for anyone on any line (for a short period of time anyway).
If only 1 forward had to go I’d pick Westgarth. Clifford and Nolan can handle the rough stuff anyway, AND they can actually play on a 4th line. If Lokti stuck (which would really surprise me) or another forward made the team (and I’d already let Westgarth go)…. Wow, now it gets tough. I wouldn’t want to send Nolan down (even though I wouldn’t lose a player to waivers that way) because I’d want him around as a “backup” for Clifford to handle the “physical stuff”, lol. That gives me (and DL) a really tough choice (which is I think why Lokti doesn’t stick and Toffoli or someone doesn’t make the roster). I guess that leaves either Fraser or Richardson. I’d probably let Richardson walk. So there you have it and you didn’t even ask me, LOL.
Save, Hrudey! Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 2:14 am
@HockeyNerd,
Clifford and Nolan can handle the rough stuff?? You did see Clifford get punched to the ice the last few times he tried to “handle the rough stuff,” didn’t you?
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HockeyNerd Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 6:32 pm
@Save, Hrudey!, It’s not about what happens in a fight or for that matter even when, who and if you fight at all. It’s a matter of having enough size and character so that your opponents will not take liberties on the smaller skilled players. How many minutes did Westgarth play in the playoffs. Go ahead, look it up. Teams sure took advantage of our not having anyone around to handle the rough stuff, didn’t they?
[return from commercial break]
Voice in Engineering: I’m warning you dude, beam Quick to these coordinates or I download one million posts of how Bernier is a better Goalie to your computer!
Kirk: Spock, is he bluffing?
Spock: I do not believe so, Captain. I have accessed the blog files and there are indeed well over 1 million posts of his taking the illogical position that Bernier is a better Goalie than Quick.
Kirk: Can he damage our computers?
Spock: Affirmative. Although our systems are very sophisticated in comparison to 21st century technology they undoubtedly will cease to operate once they parse text of what this “poor man” agreed to do if Daryl Sutter turned out to be a better coach.
Kirk: Uhura, keep trying to reach Duncanz on the blogs.
Uhura: I’m trying sir. The lockout has just ended and there is substantial interference due to people wanting actual information when the post topics are old coaches, Hockey movies, and old interviews.
Kirk: Keep trying to raise him. Doctor, any recommendations besides telling us something you aren’t?
McCoy: Dammit Jim, I’m a doctor not a blog poster!
[Huge Hockey stick appears on the view screen]
Uhura: My God, what is that?
Spock: Apparently, Mr. Bettman has powers as NHL Commisioner beyond our comprehension. I should have anticipated this Captain. He can allow a player to use a stick even though he is not presently one of the 5 players on the ice.
Kirk: Sulu, set course for the Goal Crease and fast! If we have a skate in it the Goal won’t count.
Spock: Captain, I should have anticipated this as well. Bettman mysteriously changed that rule 14 years ago even though the goal should not have counted. We are about to be slashed.
Kirk: Shields up maximum power! Spock can you make out the name and designation of that Hockey stick?
Spock: I believe it is a “Goalie Stick” belonging to “Mike Smith”. And it is refusing to acknowledge our handshake protocol.
Uhura: Incoming transmission from the Hockey Stick.
Voice: This is Shane Doan of the Phoenix Coyotes. Not now. Are you kidding me?
[commercial break]
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tornado12 Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 2:05 pm
@HockeyNerd, like
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DesertKing Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 2:35 pm
@HockeyNerd,
Voice (British/French accent): Wait!! Belay those orders!
Kirk: Who-are-yoooou?
Voice: Jean-Luuuuuuuuuuc Picard, Captain, Federation Starship Enterprise
Spock: Fascinating, a long distant future descendant of the immortal #20
McCoy: Dammit Jim, he’s descended from a hockey god!
Kirk: Picard-what-do-you-suuuuggest?
Picard: I will adjourn to my ready room while I bring in my expert.
Deep Voice: Reporting as ordered Captain.
Picard: Good, take over #1.
Scotty: Oh no, and who might you be, and do you have any refreshment, if you know what I mean (wink,wink)?
Ryker: Ryker, William T., Commander, Starfleet
Chekov: Di u bling a wessel that kin defet that Hockey Stick and Shan Donut?
Ryker: Better, after extensive research and back reading of Starfleet historical records for Earth, we determined that their was one common denominator available to defeat both Shane Doan and Mike Smith. Lieutenant Worf, bring him in.
Uhura: Oh my gosh!
Chekov: Vere ur his teef?
Sulu: Hubba, hubba!
Spock: Incredible, someone I cannot mind meld with.
Scotty: I can tell a man who likes his refreshment!
Ryker: Welcome aboard sir.
Picard: Bring me my tea, hot!
Kirk: Who-are-you?
Stranger: #23 of course. They call me Captain Brown and I love this f#*&in’ team!
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DesertKing Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 3:14 pm
@DesertKing,
Brown: Get ready boys, Doan and Smith don’t stand a chance. We are gonna go “Hanson” on ‘em.
Chekov: Vat ar we goink to do?
Brown: Start with manuever #22, turn our back to Doan and let him run into us!
Kirk: Thats-the -Lewis-manuever!
Sulu: He’s right behind us.
Picard: Sound the collision alarm. #1, I need more tea!
Kirk: Scotty-I-need-more-power!
Uhura: Anyone, I need more hairspray!
Ryker: Doan just hit us from behind! That dirty….
Brown: Stand by for manuever #23. Once Smith and the Hockey Stick hit us in the back of engines, we will execute our next maneuver! Someone get me a Bud-light!
Worf: Captain Brown, the Smith Hockey Stick has just hit the back of our engines.
Brown: Execute maneuver #25! Launch pancakes!
Chekov: Captin Bwon, the wancakes ar verking!
Scotty: I havina seen that great a shot since I was a wee lad in the heather!
Kirk: Can-I-meet-Heather?
Uhura: Doan and the Smith Hockey Stick are defeated! They are crying and refusing to shake hands!
Spock: Fascinating, a complete utilization of the famous King strategem from 2012.
Ryker: Complete victory. We should celebrate.
Brown: Bud-Light for everyone! I even brought a bigh shiny silver Cup for us to drink it out of!
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Kingsfanone Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 5:08 pm
@DesertKing,
That. Was. Very. Stunning. To. Read. Jim.
FOR THOSE NOT GOING TO THE BANNER RAISING GAME:
any of you meeting somewhere?
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Michael J. Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 2:42 pm
@Lake Forest,
Puck73 to the white courtesy phone…
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KC23 Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 2:47 pm
@Michael J., I’m thinking puck73 will be at the game.
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Mars Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 9:17 pm
@Lake Forest, Just watching from home this short season
(protest and not letting the NHL get my money)
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I hope this blog gets back to news and info on the current players, indepth coverage on the team and “insider information” as a whole.
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KC23 Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 2:17 pm
@Kings in CO, They actually can’t, not until the players RATification is final. I sure Hammond could explain it better than me. :/
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Kings in CO Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 8:27 am
@KC23, I get it…We are going to miss Rich for sure anyway.
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Hey, Han. Here’s another odds by BOVADA.
For Norris Trophy, there are 18 players on the list including JJ but no DD.
http://sports.bovada.lv/sports-betting/nhl-player-props.jsp
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KC23 Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 2:45 pm
@goldielocks, JJ rated over Doughty … pretty much blows away any possible credability that might of had. That list reaks of Craig Button.
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goldielocks Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 3:06 pm
@KC23,
Yup. Doughty is like Dark Energy that occupies 75 per cent of a whole F-ing entire universe. In last playoffs, NO ONE had a solution against him.
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Mars Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 9:21 pm
@goldielocks, I think with JJ gone and DD’s awesome playoffs that we should dub him DMFD now.
But Drewskie shall remain DD2
Can I get a few seconds? (or Nays)
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Fight for your right to…Party!!!
Time to raise the banner and get to this flash of a season going.
Can’t stand this “insider”
Where is Poorman
And finally Trevor Lewis will have a break out year and he will put Salt Lake back on the map. Ever since The Mailman retired from the Jazz and the ending of the 2002 Olympics, Salt Lake has been dead. Someone please tell me why I still live here?>
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Osaka Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 2:58 pm
@King Charles of Salt Lake, Skiing and rock climbing?
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Duncanz Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 3:45 pm
@0 sake, @King Luc of St Charles
Rock painting.
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InThe Crease Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 6:23 pm
@King Charles of Salt Lake, Largest gay population of any other city in the US of A?
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InYourCrease Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 6:27 pm
Read that on Google News yesterday. Just a factoid. No offense, anybody. Not that it should be considered offensive to be gay, mind you. Boy, I tell ya, can of worms here. Getting warm in here…
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InTheCrease Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 6:30 pm
Here’s something interesting. I posted under a different user name by accident, and the post is now awaiting moderation (it hasn’t passed muster). We will soon find out if anybody is at the wheel, here.
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Cav Pilot Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 7:46 am
@King Charles of Salt Lake, Well, At least you have Epic Brewing.
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Staple’s ice is ready!
Pic taken today by LA Kings twitter people
http://instagram.com/p/UUJrWUvWDu/
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Mars Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 9:27 pm
@Osaka, AH! So glad to see that! Thanks for sharing!!
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Sutter on the short season.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-kings-sutter-20130110-10,0,5584226.story
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jess Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 3:37 pm
@Osaka,
Sounds like carter will move to center until kopi is ready.
I’m good with whatever sutter wants to do.
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BrokeKingsFan Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 4:03 pm
@jess, Me too…as of right now he goes down as the best Kings coach ever! Until we win another cup with some other coach there will never be an argument presented that could sway me or make feel otherwise. His press conferences crack me up as well…..the whole I am not a crook peace sign bit at the end of his welcoming presser to the kings( Yes….I used the word presser, and need to use the restroom) was awesome IMO.
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Kopitar comes in 15 on NHL Network Fantasy picks. That is very high because it includes all players.
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Look the NHL needs to give Center ICE for free plan and simple, Does anyone know what the deal is with that yet?
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Lake Forest Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 3:30 pm
@pr0cess, Bettman’s apology wasn’t enough?
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BrokeKingsFan Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 3:36 pm
@pr0cess, Sorry dude…..never gonna happen. NHL center ice is offered through the cable companies not the NHL. It might not be as expensive as previous years due to a shortened season but there is no way cable companies across the nation will offer it for free…its bad enough for them that alot of people wont get it out of principle due to the lockout so you can be sure they will charge people who do.
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BrokeKingsFan Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 4:12 pm
Logisticly Impossible!
http://www.sbnation.com/2013/1/6/3843108/why-free-center-ice-simply-cant-happen
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I am soooooooo excited to finally see some hockey soon. Looks like Deano will be doing the “I am really sorry” speech today at 4, let’s hope that includes some cheap tickets!
Any talk of a get together for this season to celebrate?
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Yes!! Bob is back on the air!!
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Duncanz Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 4:07 pm
@DessertKing, Some serious looking faces up there on the stage. Is soneone about to get “Burkied”?
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DesertKing Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 4:08 pm
@Duncanz,
The players look pretty serious.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 4:13 pm
@Dessert,
DD8, on hearing that the new LAK/McD’s partnership is looking for a poster boy;
“Pick me! Pick me!”
Cav Pilot Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 7:25 am
@DesertKing, I got chills when I heard the “Kings Live” theme music. It just drove the fact hone that we’re finally going to have some hockey.
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Free McFlurrys!!!!!!
LOCKOUT FORGIVEN!!!!!!
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DesertKing Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 4:11 pm
@Lake Forest,
I’m holding out for free small orange sodas.
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WTF McDonald’s?
What’s next, a McMonarch sausage McPuckffin?
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Duncanz Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 4:14 pm
@jess, McDoughty Superburger.
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InTheCrease Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 6:34 pm
@jess, McPennCakes…
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Mars Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 9:29 pm
@InTheCrease, LMFAO!
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…..accept once the sale of the AEG (kings) is finalized
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Lake Forest Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 4:13 pm
@Lake Forest, except
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Sutter is on fire!
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Duncanz Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 4:28 pm
@DessertKing, Put it down to global warming.
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DesertKing Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 4:29 pm
@Duncanz,
He ain’t adding to it.
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Didn’t talk to me Tim. Free tickets please!
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I wish I didnt listen to this…
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THE HAMMER IS THERE!
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DesertKing Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 4:34 pm
@Duncanz,
He looks good except for that USC red shirt.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 4:35 pm
@DessertKing, Saw that!
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Hammer, ask ‘em for your job back!
No, ask ‘em to BEG for you to take your job back!!
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Haha the press is scared to death to talk to sutter. Everytime they ask him a question he comes at them like a tortoise craning it’s neck after a piece of lettuce in slow motion.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 4:38 pm
@jess, Lol, that’s the graphic!
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What’s a lock-oat?
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kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 4:42 pm
@Duncanz,
Canadian Breakfast cereal
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No speech from Quick?
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Bradapiller Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 4:44 pm
@zdfun, i dont think they have a 7 second delay for that
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DesertKing Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 4:45 pm
@zdfun,
I was there for the last one. Playing is his strength, public speaking is his weakness.
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zdfun Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 4:51 pm
@DesertKing, I agree, and I always think that he asked for not choosing him as a first star of the game.
By the way, Patrick was so funny at the end of the interview with Quick.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 4:51 pm
@zdfun, “I love this effing press conference.”
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Kenny44 Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 9:26 pm
@Duncanz,
Sponsor re-write: I’m effin lovin’ it!
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DesertKing Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 9:35 pm
@Kenny44,
LOL
zdfun Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 4:55 pm
@zdfun, By the way, we will get a banner and a ring…. cool!
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Well, that was a “presser” alright….
-Now please excuse me while I use the head and flush the corporate McThrone.
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Now that college football is over it would make sense to bring Rich back on…..damn my hopes are up
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Good to hear Sutter again. Always makes me laugh.
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KOHO Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 4:48 pm
@Bradapiller, Dude is deadpan face and love his answers dude is in mid season form.
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Rich can’t be happy working for the OC Register covering USC crap. Come back to the big time Hammer and get back to doing what you do best.
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I WANT A REPLICA RING & BANNER TOO!!
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Kingsfanone Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 7:27 pm
@KOHO,
+1000
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Kenny44 Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 9:12 pm
@KOHO, Two words . .
Happy
Meal
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Save, Hrudey! Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 2:27 am
@KOHO,
So it’s gonna be a replica??
Damn, thought I was getting real diamonds in mine.
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Odds to win the cup. I guess watching swiss-cheese Fluery in the 1st round last year is a distant memory. My only concern going into this season is on right wing if Carter has to move to center.
Pittsburgh Penguins 8/1
New York Rangers 17/2
Vancouver Canucks 9/1
Los Angeles Kings 12/1
Philadelphia Flyers 12/1
Chicago Blackhawks 14/1
Boston Bruins 16/1
Detroit Red Wings 16/1
St. Louis Blues 16/1
Minnesota Wild 18/1
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jess Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 4:54 pm
@UglyinLA, The pens folded like a syrup soaked waffle and yes, goaltending was horrid.
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Goring 19 Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 5:02 pm
@UglyinLA, the East Coast bias rears it’s ugly head…
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Duncanz Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 5:10 pm
@Weaty 19,
6 of the 10 were from the West.
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jess Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 5:23 pm
@Duncanz,
No sharks, no new jersey and no coyotes? interesting.
Duncanz Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 5:33 pm
@jest, yes, and where are my beaked beauties??
Did the Kings win?
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jess Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 5:01 pm
@DesertKing, we all win if rich comes back
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luc20rules Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 5:22 pm
@jess, +1
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Sutter was spot on. Just worry about getting into the playoffs for now. Once in, we were the best playoff team hands down.
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DesertKing Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 5:03 pm
@jess,
DL always said he built this team for the playoffs.
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Does anyone know how to get in touch with Rich. In his last post he expressed interest in going to a Kings Insider Suite Event. I would certainly put some money up for providing him a free ticket & dinner before hand as I am sure many other insiders would.
On another note Brayden Schenn must be the real deal scoring a pt per game in TMs system with the Adorondack Phantoms of the AHL during the lockout. I wonder what Brayden was thinking when he realized with the lockout he would have TM as his coach?
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King Alex Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 5:09 pm
@luc20rules, Check out the OC Register on-line. Rich can be contacted at the following e-mail address: : rhammond@ocregister.com
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luc20rules Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 5:23 pm
@King Alex, Thanks, I suspect Rich’s email may be spammed by insiders begging him to come back.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 5:18 pm
@luc20rules, Nice thought. He deserves all the gratitude we can show him.
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I also think it would be a great gesture by the Kings if he was invited to the Banner Raising on Jan. 19th. I believe many other insiders would agree.
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luc20rules Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 5:06 pm
@luc20rules, He is Rich Hammond.
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CB14 Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 5:27 pm
@luc20rules, This comment reminds me of Keith Hernandez on Seinfeld, “I’m Keith Hernandez”.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 5:31 pm
@BC14, Dos Equis..
You know the worst thing about this new McDonalds partnership (apart from all the free coupons DD’s gonna be hoovering up)?
No more Miss Turkey during FSW games!
Oh the pain.
Commercial breaks aint gonna be worth waiting for any longer! [sad face]
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luc20rules Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 5:08 pm
@Duncanz, Also sad the BBQ Pork/Hamburger is for a limited time only and not because I am a fan of the Sandwich.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 5:15 pm
@luc20rules, It’s Bbq’s beat pair!
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Duncanz Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 5:30 pm
(best) lol
King Alex Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 5:11 pm
@Duncanz, Say it ain’t so Duncanz!!! I will miss Ms. Turkey. Ronald McDonald is not Ms. Turkey!!!
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CB14 Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 5:16 pm
@Duncanz, Not only no Miss Turkey, no Kate Upton either.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 5:29 pm
@BC14, King Sandro, Pretty depressing. Makes your eye rove more than it normally does.
Anyone know which burger’s sponsoring the Ducks in -/13?
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Michael J. Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 6:17 pm
@Duncanz,
Yes. It’s currently a bidding war between Danny K’s on Main and Struck versus Troy’s Burgers up on Lincoln. My money is on Troy’s because they always give you plenty of fries.
Duncanz Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 6:29 pm
@Michael J, Dude lived around the corner from Troys for 2 years and never tried it! Was I missing out?
michael j Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 6:46 pm
@Duncanz,
Not really. I’ve only eaten there a couple of times.
Duncanz Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 8:38 pm
@Michael J, Both those places are very errr ‘Ponda adjacent’.
Is there anything we should know?
Michael J. Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 8:20 am
@Duncanz,
Yes, I lived behind enemy lines for many years.
Kingsfanone Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 7:30 pm
@CB14,
I have Kate Upton on my phone. I can’t tell you what she’s doing. Classified.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 7:41 pm
@Kingsfiendone, Webcam?!
Kingsfanone Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 9:05 pm
@Duncan Donutz,
What, you think I’m Spiderman or sumpem?
CLASSIFIED.
Here in Chicago Comcast HAS GAME ON right now. A preview for the season.. 5 guys out of 5 pick the KINGS to repeat. Yes I am getting alot of grief here in Chicago for next Saturdays game with the Hawks… Again welcome back everyone!!!!!
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Really,is there any chance that Rich can return???
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CB14 Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 5:22 pm
@lakingbob(chi), Rich chose to leave, why would he choose to come back? Just because the lockout is over doesn’t mean Bettman still can’t force his will upon the Insider, and that goes for whomever is writing for this site.
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CB14 Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 5:26 pm
I should add that i’m not saying I don’t want Rich back, I do, just that I don’t think he wants to come back because he doesn’t want anyone censoring his writing.
P.S. Welcome back Bob!
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HockeyNerd Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 10:14 pm
@lakingbob(chi), Rich chose to leave out of principal. Since that time the NHL rules haven’t changed and the fact that the Kings have to answer to the NHL hasn’t changed. So unless his (Rich’s) position on whether or not the NHL can dictate what he can and can’t post has changed he isn’t coming back. I’m sure the Kings organization would love to have him back any time. For that matter he didn’t have to leave and probably could have come back during the lockout PROVIDED he compromised his principals. To be fair, this is all only speculation on my part but I believe it is accurate and I think most people here would too.
By the way and for what it’s worth I agree with and admire Rich for sticking to his integrity and his understanding of what he was and wasn’t allowed to do. Screw Bettman and the NHL. Was that interview they deleted that critical in resolving negotiations? Give me a freekin break.
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I just realized, McDonalds doesn’t sell nachos
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Duncanz Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 5:38 pm
@DessertKing, You didn’t just realize … you went online and triple-checked their menu..
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DesertKing Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 7:58 pm
@Duncanz,
Online? Screw “online” since you can’t eat it! I drive down there and they had lots of “cheese” things but no nachos. Why, why, why couldn’t we have partnered with Del Taco.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 11:34 am
@DessertKing, Being forced to Supersize daily and eschew DT will give you the DTs!
Kingsfanone Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 7:19 pm
@DesertKing,
Maybe they have a special code you can say, like In-N-Out has for Animal style?
Ummm……then maybe not……..
(It could happen yet. They’re testing chicken wings in Atlanta and Chicago now. McNachos next?)
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InTheCrease Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 10:28 pm
Woe is us, dudes. Woe is us…
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Remember the Toyota lease they “gave away”……
Wooooo oh a lease? You mean I have to return this in 36momths and pay for the extra miles
Like Homer Simpson when he’s excited about a omitted warranty
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Lake Forest Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 5:47 pm
@Lake Forest, limited warranty
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Kenny44 Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 9:18 pm
@Lake Forest,
Nice typo’s today. It’s a good thing you’ve shown up for blogging camp before the 13/13 seasonette starts.
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Mars Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 9:39 pm
@Lake Forest, SPEED HOLES!
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Preseason Prediction Kings repeat win Stanley Cup & President’s Trophy.
Reach Prediction: Gagne scores 25 goals and is vote NHL comeback player of the year.
I missed the Presser today. When Carter goes to C. Is Brown going from line 1 LW to 2nd Line RW?
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Jeff_R Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 6:32 pm
@luc20rules, Most likely Brownie will be slotted ! RW and Gagne would go to 1 LW and then Justin Williams would take Carters spot as 2 RW.
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luc20rules Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 7:32 pm
@Jeff_R, Thats what I was thinking, but I know how sometimes they line up the Ex-Philly guys. Ex-Philly Line of Gagne-Carter-Williams especially with a short camp lines that may have played in the past would have better chemistry in theory. One thing I don’t like is Brown going back to RW he just seems to play better as a LW, but you make do with what you have.
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UglyinLA Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 7:03 pm
@luc20rules,
I believe that once the CBA is “official” we will be seeing alot of player trades. My sense is that the Kings not only want to repeat as champions but position themselves for the near term future beyond this season. Mike Del Zotto (D) of the Rangers is an unsigned RFA looking for more money than the Rangers can afford next year. The Kings have room if they do not resign Scuds who is a UFA next year. The Kings also need to sign one or both of Martinez and Voynov. I think the Kings might acquire Zot, trade Green back to Edm and bring in Muzz next year to replace Scuds. Just my guess. As far as the front lines, I still see one too many left wings and in my opinion, Gagne and Penner are redundant. I think the Kings would help themselves out alot if they would shop Bernier for a 2nd line right winger who can play behind Williams and Carter as a 3rd line RW.
Then again, the Kings could do nothing and just win again and then have the same lineup again for a three-peat. Hey, I’m just glad that hockey is back.
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luc20rules Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 7:28 pm
@UglyinLA, NYR actually are 6 mil under the 70mil cap for this year. So they could sign Del Zotto and just use a buyout-exemption on Wade Redden’s 5.6 mil/yr next Summer(Chris Drury’s old 1.677 mil/yr Buyout comes off the books in the summer too), or just make another decision this summer. Unless NYR’s GM is high on illegal substance I don’t see Del Zotto moving. IMHO. Nice thought though Del Zotto is a nice young player. As for Voynov & Martinez they are very good players, but shouldn’t break the bank as RFAs both together shouldn’t add up to more than 3 mil/yr until they are UFAs.
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luc20rules Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 7:28 pm
@luc20rules, this summer 2013.
UglyinLA Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 5:39 am
@luc20rules,
True what you said. Redden offsets more than what they would probably pay MDZ. However, However, the NYR have issues because Stepan and McDonaugh needing to be signed too. And the following year Callahan, Boyle, Girardi,etc. But you’re right about Sather. He will probably find a way to keep MDZ
Mars Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 8:04 pm
@luc20rules, Wait what? Brown is losing the C? (what presser? (Where is the update here?)
I guess I have to be OK with it, but we better not lose him, I wont be happy with that at all.
IMO Brown should remain a King for his career. We need to keep some guys locked down.
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Mars Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 9:40 pm
@Mars, Dur, jest did the read, I get the C as Center now, not Cap.
I was being special there, but my statement still stands.
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luc20rules Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 10:28 pm
@Mars, Agreed, Brown should be a King for life and should have the C on his jersey until he retires and his Sweater/Banner is put in the rafters next to the other Great Kings.
When is FF ???
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DesertKing Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 7:50 pm
@Neil,
September 2013
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puck73 Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 8:45 pm
@DesertKing, Well…..he asked!
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DesertKing Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 8:48 pm
@puck73,
We should always be willing to help another Kings fan. Heck, you should know that since you are the “King” helper of Kings fans.
Kenny44 Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 9:21 pm
@puck73,
The most interesting clip from the presser was of some dude booing and empty chair in an anteroom.
neil Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 9:18 pm
@DesertKing, i was trying to get in preseason mood……lol
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DesertKing Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 9:33 pm
@neil,
If they had FF tomorrow, I would be right there with ya!
I think The Kings need to ban Patrick O’neil from any future Kings shows. he is terrible. He makes a comment to Quick about His f-word during the celebration. The guy just brought the Cup to L.A. for the first time, he was hammered and I loved it. He could have said it once and it would have been fine. But for Patrick to make a back handed comment shows how much he lacks in class.
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I hope someone is going to whip this blog back into “Hammond” shape when the season starts. The comment section is more impressive than anything that is on the blog. Also, would someone tell whoever is running this blog that you don’t need an image for everything. Being organized is tantamount to being a professional.
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Watching this 4th game against the blues. I have seen a pattern over and over again with out club. They have the most successful system in the NHL, and I don’t see another club having enough time in a compressed season to beat it. The club with the best chance is the nucks or the sharks IMO.
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Kenny44 Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 10:13 pm
@jess,
Hey Jess!
You’re on to something here (as per usual). The compressed seasonette could favor the teams with more pure skill that aren’t necessarily well disciplined. It’s why SI has gone gaga for the Oilers, for example.
With no time to bake a cake, better to go with something raw and fresh. That’s one theory, anyway.
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jess Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 10:36 pm
@Kenny44,
Someone posted some odds today about most likely teams to win the cup and they put the pens in 1st?
Kings would make their goaltending look stupid in every category.
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Kenny44 Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 10:53 pm
@jess,
And without Staal, the Pens don’t have the same C depth and size. If you match up the teams, the Pens look top heavy but the Kings are deep and relentless. Pens didn’t do too well when Philly got physical with them in the playoffs last year. We would take the Pens down in a 7 game series.
InTheCrease Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 10:40 pm
@jess, I agree with you about the sharks. We have a very hard time with them for some reason. I’m glad we didn’t have to play them in the playoffs. But that was then. That was destiny. This is all about dynasty now, folks. I’m thinking that this is the year we slap them silly sea bitches upside the head and show ‘em who be their fish daddies. Am I right, or what?
McFishies and fries, please. Hold the tartar sauce.
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InTheCrease Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 10:41 pm
Okay, this will be my last beer. Promise.
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jess Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 10:47 pm
@InTheCrease, No way keep drinking that was RAD
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InTheCrease Reply:
January 10th, 2013 at 10:53 pm
OK,tahs fine. I wil, them. Brsides, who th ehell needs a wife and children anda fucjkn morgtage when I’ve got all you sweet fellqas washin myu backl. DaMN! I lovc ya guys man!!!
Great morning to say
Go Kings Go!
Getting my stuff ready for hockey it’s about time
No cob webs here just shining up the goods
and dusting off the flock get ready here comes
Our LA Stanley Cup Champs!
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I love the passion of our management team. GO KINGS GO!!!
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Bailey'sCrown Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 12:36 pm
@Forum Gold, The focus is bringing another CUP to LA…wouldn’t that be something!!!
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Forum Gold Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 12:42 pm
@Bailey’sCrown, How great it would be to hear the term “back to back” and it not have anything to do with the Lakers!!! GO KINGS GO!!!
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Kenny44 Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 1:27 pm
@Forum Gold,
Jonathan Quick says he thinks you said something about the Lakers, but he couldn’t hear you because he’s got a Stanley Cup in one ear, and a Conn Smythe in the other.
zeley Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 2:20 pm
@Forum Gold,
Sorry, but with the compressed schedule, the Kings cannoot afford any back-to-back losses like the Fakers are reeling off this season.
Even though we are “Canada’s Team,” it must really bug them that we have the Cup and our future appears to have more Cups in it. Looking at the TSN hockey site, not one story, pitrue or mention of anything related to LA Kings hockey. Face it TSN, your boys all suck even though Canada is a pretty nice place. I’m sure Evil Load would love to come work for you when the NHL finally dumps him.
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Sebastian Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 9:26 am
@DesertKing, very true, but they are just catering to their audience…much like ESPN caters to their US audience by mostly ignoring hockey.
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jess Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 9:53 am
@DesertKing,
“Oooooohhhh LA Kings, we stand on guard foooorrrr theeeeeee.”
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Kenny44 Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 1:30 pm
@jess,
“I’M LISTENING TO THE EFFIN’ SONG!”
- JQ32 (channeling his inner Hansen bro)
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As only he can… i miss Rich even if we had a rocky relationship at times
http://www.ocregister.com/sports/kings-383127-season-fans.html
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Duncanz Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 11:24 am
@pr0gresso, Don’t worry, it was all just part of the pr0cess!
Looks like the @RH didn’t hang around for the scrums, musta had a bball game to catch …
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TiredOfIt Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 12:26 pm
@Duncanz, I don’t understand why everyone has to be so negative all of the time…GO KINGS GO
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Duncanz Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 1:33 pm
@SleepingBeauty, Qui moi?
More of a wry, maudlin lament, my gold ‘n purple ami.
TiredOfIt Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 7:25 am
@TiredOfIt, Sleeping Beauty…..fitting…..I prefer something more along the lines of “RELEASE THE KRAKEN!!!!!”. After 7+ months of “Richless” commentary and bloginess, where for a stint the pages were void of DFN quips and anecdotes,It brings me great warmth to see that the “Old Guard” is coming together again for the “spring training” of the Insider team. I hope this finds you my Stanley Cup Champion t-shirt wearing friend and finds you well. Here’s to another run at Lord Stanley’s chalice. There’s only one thing left to say….GO KINGS GO….GO KINGS GO…GO KINGS GO…….
Nice press conference. Seems as if Sutter hasn’t lost his charm and Dean is having a hard time with concentrating. Luc being Luc. The banner give away night sounds awesome, but one must wonder what type of “ring” will be given away. The fans will come back in LA, but some of the Southern teams will struggle. Dallas I really feel sorry for. Time to move that team to Canada. Good to see some of the players and I do think by having our complete team back will only help our chances. Team that worries me the most… The Blues! Since there is no more Rich, what team worries you Insiders the most. Not what team will win the Cup, but what team will be the Kings biggest foe. Yes every team will be gunning for us, but as we know the Sharks are pissed and the “yotes”… Man this is going to be wild. Oh no not the Wild!!! Well peeps looks like it’s going to be one heck of a season. Hopefully the Kings hire someone to run this blog site. If not we are going to have to do it ourselves. I can think of plenty of people who would be great. Hope everyone is doing well, and please don’t jump off the wagon if we lose a few games this season. This here having the Cup thing will be tough to defend. There will be bumps in the road. Let us all remain at peace and try to get along this season. All this bitterness between fellow Insiders must stop. Why? Because WE WON THE CUP!!!!!
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pr0cess Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 10:36 am
@King Charles of Salt Lake, the only reason we are bitter is cause the NHL is full of idiots. They did this to us, and the iceing on the Cake? Was trying to Gag Rich and forcing him to move on…. That is unforgiveable…
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GailWeb Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 11:03 am
@King Charles of Salt Lake, Here here!
GKG!
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Kenny44 Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 1:35 pm
@King Charles of Salt Lake,
Don’t worry about Dean, he was just trying not to take over the presser. He could’ve gone 90 mins on his own. If he keeps winning Cups, he should retire with his own LA sports talk show.
As for DS, I’m surprised he didn’t say: “They don’t give you nuthin’ for what’s last year, right?”
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Nykingfan Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 5:16 pm
@King Charles of Salt Lake,
The team that scares me the most is Edmonton.
There’s no denying their talent and most of them spent the lockout playing together in OKC In the AHL.
The only question is their inexperience and maturity level.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 6:29 pm
@Nykingfan, Edmonton have started rebuilding very nicely. Unfortunately, that building has only been up top.
They’ve been doing it the opposite to the blueprint and you only have to look as far as the Kings to see what that is.
They don’t appear to have strengthened any in defense from last season and definitely don’t have a sturdy goaltending unit of the likes of Quicker and JB that’s capable of standing on its head for a season (even a 48 game season) and keeping the team in the hunt.
Sure they’ll pick off a few of the high flyers and tally some thrilling, pretty goals, but mostly this season will bring more tears and agony to those poor, long suffering Oilers fans.
Thankfully, those days are behind the Kings.
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Kenny44 Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 7:43 pm
@Doubtinz
Why do you gloss over the hit shot free agent defenseman they signed out of college? He’s tearing up the AHL, which is fairly representative of the Northwest Dision competition.
Duncanz Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 11:49 pm
@Kenny Hill, Are you talking about Schultz, the guy the luckless Ducks drafted but he didn’t sign?
The guy looks very handy and might well end up doing better in the league than ‘the New Niedermayer’, Cam Fowler.
Shoots plenty, scores Gs & As, good shooting %, healthy +/-, doesn’t get injured.
Oilers certainly haven’t had an offensive D like that in sometime.
Question on him perhaps is he lacks size a little so will he be able to foot it with the big boys? He has 6 PIMs in 34 games which is ungodly low.
As far as the team goes, it’s well and good to be developing all these offensive whippets but they don’t have enough big, tough reliable Dmen so I still see them struggling until they address that.
Although several of them are aging, they have a surfeit of Fs so (unless some of their young D develop fast) they’re going to have to dangle 1 or 2 of those if they’re going to solidify their blue line in the short term.
Duck players pushing hard to get Scott Niedermayer on board as an assistant coach. They make it official now.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 11:16 am
@goldielocks, The only thing that can save my beaked beauties is if he actually laces them up again – and maybe convinces Scotty Stevens to do the same thing!
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Stuart Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 11:28 am
@Duncanz, there’s a better chane of getting Stevens’ Scotty’s to lace them up…
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Duncanz Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 11:48 am
@Stuart, … that might ruin Paul’s Kariya!
Sebastian Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 1:20 pm
@Duncanz, LOL! good one
So I think the said Mcdonalds like 50 times during the press conference. I hope the M isnt on the jersey this year.
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Forum Gold Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 12:36 pm
@Lets do it again, That’s not going to happen but it is sponsors like this that will allow DL to keep doing what he does best. GO KINGS GO!!!
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Neil Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 12:53 pm
@Lets do it again, McDonald’s name will be on the practice jersey…..Will they serve Big Mac’s at the Toyota Center ????
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GailWeb Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 2:29 pm
@Neil, Yellow M ugly
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Kenny44 Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 1:37 pm
@Lets do it again,
McDonalds (just doing my part)
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InTheCrease Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 6:28 pm
Maybe if we started throwing Big Macs (and fries?) into the rink every time somebody scores a hat trick they’ll think twice about the whole thing…
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Duncanz Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 6:37 pm
@InTheCrease, If they give us free Big Macs and fries when there’s a hatrick, the fans won’t think twice about supporting the arrangement.
InTheCrease Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 11:10 pm
@Duncanz, Aw, now c’mon, Duncanz. I mean, how would that actually work, logistically speaking? They would need to have Big Macs stacked up in great big piles on every aisle. And if they did hand them out for free on every hat trick, we’d all be so busy choking on our quick bite of horsey burger that we wouldn’t even have the wherewithal to chuck what was left of it over the glass…
How ya doin’, Duncanz?
Saw this: Helene Elliott@helenenothelen
Kings D Drew Doughty says he worked out w/jr team and trainer, weighs 205. Determined to have Norris-caliber season.
205 lbs? Is that good or bad?
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Duncanz Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 1:20 pm
@Michael J., As someone commented, perhaps his wallet’s a little lighter.
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Kenny44 Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 1:39 pm
@Michael J.,
205, 206, whatever it takes! Based on his playoff performance and the team’s success, he’ll definitely be on the Norris radar this year.
f the Kings have a good seasonette, he’ll be nominated so long as he doesn’t totally stink on ice.
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NOW IMPRESSED Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 1:42 pm
@Michael J., I’m kind of concerned that he didn’t play hockey anywhere, but 205 lbs. is a good start.
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Lake Forest Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 2:41 pm
@Michael J., as long as he keeps his head up when he is skating down the middle against the Flyers I am fine!
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goldielocks Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 2:42 pm
@Michael J.,
He sounded very confident for his personal achievement in this season when he was asked about the possibility to be once again a Norris candidate. This kid is feelin’ it.
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anayalation1377 Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 3:04 pm
@Michael J., I would say that’s a good sign. I think hes understanding the value of being in top form.
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InTheCrease Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 11:12 pm
@Michael J., What? That he’s been working out, or that he’s grossly overweight?
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so with the roster limit at 23 to start the season. who is out/in? Does kopi count if he is on injured/reserve (i think not)
brown/gagne/williams/penner/richards/carter/king/stoll/lewis/nolan/fraser/richardson/westgarth/
clifford
mitchell(assuming he is good to go, if not then hickey stays on the bench and drewiske fills in?)/voynov/suderi/doughty/martinez/greene/drewiske
quick/bernier
When kopi comes back then who leaves? Nolan would seem to be the only one as he is the only waiver exempt right?
Does that look right?
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Kenny44 Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 1:41 pm
@tornado12, I don’t think Westgarth gets a sniff of the ice for DS.
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tornado12 Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 1:45 pm
@Kenny44, i agree, but does he carry him on the roster just as a deterrent? seems like a waste of a roster spot to me personally…
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pr0cess Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 2:47 pm
@tornado12, im sure he would love to know you dont care if he can make a living cause you dont like the role he plays.
tornado12 Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 3:24 pm
@prOcessed cheese,
I want to personally thank you from the bottom of my heart for your warm thoughts and input. Your assumptions of a my assumptions of a third parties assumptions have been enlightening and I am a better person for it! keep it coming bro
BrokeKingsFan Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 3:40 pm
@tornado12, @pr0cess, now now gentlemen….lets all play nice. Plenty of time to argue about roster spots and Enforcers after the puck drops for the first time. Until then cant we all just be friends?
On secong thought…..screw it! Fire away…makes my day at work that much better.
Michael J. Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 4:11 pm
@Kenny44,
I really like Westy. He seems like a great guy. Unfortunately, he looks to indeed be the odd man out. The Kings are better with Nolan in the lineup than they are with Kevin.
Now watch him score six goals this year and be a plus 10
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CB14 Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 5:27 pm
@Kenny44, Agreed.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 6:45 pm
@tornado12, Agreed. When you have 2 players who will stick up for teammates if need be AND be able to play on a 4th line I see no need at all for Westgarth. I do not claim Nolan or Clifford to be as much of a deterant. Irrelevant. Anyone who disagrees should look and see how many minutes Westgarth played in the entire Stanley Cup playoffs and armed with that information explain why teams DIDN’T win by taking liberties on our smaller skilled players but will now. TM would have kept him around. DS will not.
If I’m wrong (hey it wouldn’t be the first time, LOL) then it is reasonable to send Nolan down. There is logic to that since he will get more playing time in the minors, he’s waiver exempt, and when someone gets hurt or the roster expands right back up he comes.
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So I went to McDonalds today and because of past research, I DID NOT order nachos. Instead, I asked for a Kings burger. I mean, what the hell, the website says the “LA Kings, presnted by M”. The pimply faced clerk looked at me and said “Dude, what was your order?” I’m like “Dude, a Kings burger, you know, for the LA Kings.” “Oh, thats what I thought you said. We don’t have Kings burgers dude, you gotta go somewhere else to get those. We got some Ducks Happy Meals left over from 2007 though.” “So where do I go to get a Kings burger?” “Dude, where else? Burger King, duuuh!”
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pr0cess Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 2:48 pm
@DesertKing, **slowclap**
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jess Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 2:57 pm
@pr0cess,
Though my fingers were spread really wide, for some reason my hands kept missing one another.
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Lake Forest Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 3:01 pm
@jess, were you yelling “YAY” while this was going on?
pr0cess Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 3:09 pm
@jess, Well played
DesertKing Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 3:28 pm
@pr0cess,
LMAO!
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BrokeKingsFan Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 3:09 pm
@DesertKing, Its kind of a contradiction but the “King Burger” IMO is The Napoleon at a place called The Standing Room in Redondo Beach….It is not only Incredible in every sense of the word but about as big a buger as you will ever see/eat.
Napoleon- ½ Pound Pattie, Bacon, Smoked Gouda, Cheddar, Caramelized Onion, Spring Mix topped with Braised Short Rib, Fried Egg, &Truffle Parmesan Fries
The place is located inside a liquor store (Yes…inside a liqour store) but its the best burger ive ever had bar none…There isnt a burger yet I have come across that can even hold the Jock strap of this amazing creation. I realize you dont live here but if you ever make it to Redondo Beach this place is a Diamond in the rough ( OK…its Redondo so maybe not that rough, but you get my point)
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BrokeKingsFan Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 3:12 pm
http://www.letseat.at/standingroom
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DesertKing Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 3:29 pm
@BrokeKingsFan,
I was going to say, Napolean was never a king, he was an emperor
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BrokeKingsFan Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 3:32 pm
@DesertKing, They serve Nachos in the Liqour store as well
DesertKing Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 4:17 pm
@BrokeKingsFan
Now that is my kind of liquor store
luc20rules Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 6:59 pm
@DesertKing, Ok, knowing they have nachos for 3 and a half hours have you been there yet, or are you still on the way?
Michael J. Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 4:01 pm
@DesertKing,
Please keep us all up to date on the anticipated arrival of the Kings’ Burger, or Stoll Sandwich, or Fraser Fries, or McMitchell and let us know as soon as its available.
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luc20rules Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 6:56 pm
@Michael J., Collectable Stanley Cup Champions glasses wouldn’t be bad. I would have a couple of taste-free burgers to get that.
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Yep, TSN ranks the Penguins #1 in their power rankings. I guess having two talented forwards, a defense that doesn’t know where its own blue line is, a starting goalie who thinks the net is used to collect pucks, and a back-up goalie who couldn’t make it with several other teams is a recipe for success. They failed to mention that Pittsburgh actually has a pretty good coach.
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pr0cess Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 3:50 pm
@DesertKing, east Coast bias
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DesertKing Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 4:09 pm
@pr0cess,
East coast bias, Canadien bias, media bias, original six bias, espn bias, conference bias, division bias, NHL headuarters bias, Toronto replay bias. Heck, no wonder it took the Kings 45 years to get the Cup.
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Let's do it again Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 6:31 pm
@DesertKing, you forgot bias bias
luc20rules Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 6:54 pm
@pr0cess, TSN’s lack of hockey knowledge. East Coast Bias should have lead to NYR as they are the strongest East Coast Team.
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Michael J. Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 4:04 pm
@DesertKing,
I guess the idea ofbirds that cannot fly is more exciting than an actual team built to win. Whatever.
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Lake Forest Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 4:07 pm
@DesertKing, No team has repeated in 15 years must be taken into account.
From our eyes, the question is, which team would you expect to win it behind the kings?
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DesertKing Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 4:12 pm
@Lake Forest,
Good point, but we would counter with first #8 seed to win it and not just win, but destroy everyone who got in their way. Also first Stanley Cup team to return all players in something like 40 years.
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KC23 Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 4:22 pm
@DesertKing, I know, what are they thinking with the Pens? Did they forget that 1st round thrashing they took from Philly? Did they forget about that thin defense, that goalie issues?
Pens are built as a regular season fan/media/stat geek pleaser and a playoff early exit.
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Cav Pilot Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 5:16 pm
@DesertKing, I saw that. However, this a good thing. Less pressure
.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 7:31 pm
@DesertKing, I can see them (the Penguins) being picked high. Fleury won the cup in 09 so he’s not incapable. Arguably that was a deeper team with a better blue line though. But why pick them ahead of the Rangers and Vancouver. Vancouver still has pretty much the same team from the last few years. And all New York did was add Nash after already leading in points.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 7:51 pm
@DesertKing, Most of the preseason predictions and rankings I’ve read rate us high, but 4th or 5th. I’m kind of not understanding why we aren’t getting more respect. Sure, no team has repeated since 1998 BUT we steamrolled through the playoffs AND have every single person back. Plus unless you believe winning a cup makes you less hungry which I guess a lot of people do the fact that it hasn’t happened in 15 years has nothing to do with NOW. What is somebody going to find to beat us that 4 teams in April, May and June COULDN’T find? How many goals is anybody going to get against Quick and our deep defense? Why would a team that has Gagne healthy and Carter the whole year suddenly regress to the silent offense of a different coach? I’m sorry, but the experts are NOT the experts here. I can understand picking Vancouver or New York ahead of us, they have deep rosters, did extremely well last year, and haven’t lost anybody major. But St. Louis? Pittsburgh? Boston? Washington? Chicago? Please tell me what those teams did to improve, in fact Pittsburgh lost a key player (Staal), Boston isn’t going to have Thomas, Chicago has very shaky goaltending, St. Louis is NOT going to lead in goals against again, and Washington….I don’t see what’s so special about them. I think these experts get “star struck”. They like Crosby, they like Ovechkin, they like the Sedin Twins and they look past the DEPTH that REALLY makes teams win, the 3rd and 4th lines and the 5th and 6th defenseman. We don’t have a better top 5 or 6 than anyone but we sure as heck have the best TWENTY THREE players. And these clowns don’t see it.
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jess Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 7:58 pm
@HockeyNerd, Dude, that’s a novel.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 10:44 pm
@jess, Nah. The actual novel authored by me and @DesertKing is upstairs a little ways. Rhymes with “Car Crack”.
Duncanz Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 10:54 pm
@HockeyPhone, Car Wreck.
TiredOfIt Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 7:28 am
@HockeyNerd, They see it….check the addresses of the “raters”…MHO
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To add to DesertKing, Which team do we plan on playing in the Cup Finals this year?
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KC23 Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 4:28 pm
@Lake Forest, IMHO, it’ll be the Rangers. I think it’ll be either Vancouver or the Kings against the Rangers. The Canucks are still a very difficult team for anyone to get by, but the King’s defense and goal tending is unmatched.
How epic would a NY Vs LA cup be?
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Let's do it again Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 6:34 pm
@KC23, It would be epic.
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LA_1968 Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 9:02 pm
@KC23, I’d like to agree. I have a lot of friends that are NYR fans. But last year they seemed to be short more than one guy even though that guy is a bad ass. They had like 4 guys playing D in a 7 game series.
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KC23 Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 6:30 am
@LA_1968, good points, but every team in the east has even bigger holes and NY does have a great goalie.
HockeyNerd Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 7:21 pm
@Lake Forest, Whoever wins the Eastern Conference finals.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 7:26 pm
@HockeyNerd, That’s the answer to the question you asked, but if I were to wager (which I don’t) I believe it will be New York. The best record on the east last year and then they add Nash. Their blueline isn’t as good as ours (nobody’s is despite how much that Button moron has mind controlled everyone) but their forwards and Goaltending is comparable.
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Lake Forest Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 10:05 pm
@HockeyNerd, all offense/no defense….. Sounds like the Canucks…..
Off topic but ive never been to a meet the players party. Does anyone know if there is enough time to meet all the players? Or are the lines too ridiculous for that to be possible.
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CB14 Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 5:23 pm
@anayalation1377, The lines are too long for that to happen. I went awhile back and got 5 players signatures plus Jim Fox. I think the players I got were Lappy, Deadmarsh, Belanger, Armstrong, and Cechmanek. I distinctly remember Cechmanek was last because time was running out and he had a short line. (For good reason it turned out)
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vinny Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 5:49 pm
@CB14, haha poor guy..i got his autograph on a dollar once
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luc20rules Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 6:51 pm
@vinny, Good thing it wasn’t a hundred. I believe the signature has devalued the dollar.
anayalation1377 Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 6:09 pm
@CB14, jim fox is cool and bob miller too. thank you for that
now I know what to expect.
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Howe9 Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 10:09 pm
@anayalation1377, We’ve gone the last couple years & the lines are long but it’s also fun. They pair a popular player with one less popular &they sit 2 or 3 at a table. For instance Kopi was with Clifford lst year. You can expect to get between 6-12 autographs & have fun.
Gailweb Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 10:08 pm
@anayalation1377, maybe one or two lines will
be even worst this year last was about a hour
and half to get just one
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Kingsfanone Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 11:38 am
@Gailweb, @anayalation1377,
All the lines may be long as the entire team is Stanley Cup Champions!
Have fun!
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anayalation1377 Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 1:45 pm
@Kingsfanone, thank you everyone for your responses. Im soooooo excited to go tonight. I often see them practice but this is the first time im going to meet them face to face. Kings fans are amazing!!!
Lake Forest Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 2:18 pm
See you there
LA Kings Insider Fantasy Hockey — Last year we had our inaugural year. We are at it again. We have a handful of spots open as some of the managers who were not consistent were booted and others… anyways. If you’d like to play, email me at garrett@microfitgroup.com and I’ll hook ya up.
Draft will be this week.
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I absolutely HATE the cheesy golden arches on the Kings web site everywhere. HATE IT
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Oh no! There’s a microphone in front of Quick. Earmuffs everybody!
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jess Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 8:23 pm
@Kenny44, hah yeah don’t need them, he mumbles..
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Regarding the pens…
Fail.
I say best chances after us: Van, SJ, NYR, -And that sells it short, but then there is the team you never see, straight out of the woodwork, Buffalo? Leafs? Canes? Wild?
Um Pens, NO…
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Heading to the river on the motorcycles tonight and freezin our butts off. Stopped at Del Taco for dinner and guess what they have? KING sized nachos. Nuff said.
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Mars Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 10:19 pm
@DesertKing, The Barstow Del Taco?
That is bar none the best Del Taco.
The Owner works there from time to time too, you would never know unless you talk to him, he is usually cleaning the place up, seems like a normal guy.
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jess Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 10:19 pm
@DesertKing,
Wow it’s weird but somehow you just mangae to win every time.
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DesertKing Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 11:19 pm
@jess
I am a Stanley Cup Champions Los Angeles Kings fan. Of course I win every time
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TiredOfIt Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 7:30 am
@DesertKing, Too bad you couldn’t have riddin’ in on a Bul Taco. Nuff said x2
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DesertKing Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 10:22 am
@TiredOfIt,
Does Husquvarna sell nachos?
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Got email ducks Tiks go on sale this Tuesday
so maybe ours do too ?
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So by this time tomorrow, the 2012-2013 NHL season will be officially on. And hopefully this blog will have a new moderator who has more to offer than audio clips on past games or biographies on past coaches…
Last season ended with a bang, with the Kings pulling off what most hacks described as a “Cinderella Season”. We Kings fans were calling it destiny. Well, we were right. destiny rode into LA town (on a white Arab Charger, no less), and the rest is history. But that was destiny. Now it’s time to focus on the dynasty. The Kings are here to stay. To begin their rule over the NHL. We have the talent. We have the coaching. We have the fans. We have the faith. We have GOD on our side! Okay, maybe that’s taking it a bit too far, but you get the general idea. It is our time. Let the reign begin.
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Gailweb Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 6:34 am
@InTheCrease, plus a million thanks
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Kingsfanone Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 11:15 am
@InTheCrease,
No, it’s……
We have the tools. We have the talent. It’s Miller time!
–Bill Murray, Ghostbusters
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InTheCrease Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 12:13 pm
@Kingsfanone —
Sure, that works for me, too
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Mars Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 2:19 pm
@Kingsfanone, I wish there was a good highlander quote to use about the QUICKening.
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Kingsfanone Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 2:56 pm
@Mars,
Hahaha! Totally agreed!
DesertKing Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 4:47 pm
@Mars,
“Remember McCloud, don’t lose your head”
You guys really, really, really, dropped the ball by letting Rich hammond “retire” OUR true close connection to the team has been severed. Seriously!!! suck It and this website really blows. Where is the fan interaction.. or the connection where it was last year? I bought tickets I watched highlights I followed rich. I did these thing because I was close and connected to the team. Now it fake and forced.
Get a clue and start signing your lakingsinsider msg board w/signature A.Hitler XOXO!
Its about time you eat what your cooking.
-Keith Andrew R.
SSgt. USAF
Honolulu, Hi 96797
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NHL Network showing the Finals right now.
Kopi just ended Game 1 in OT after silly-boying Marty.
I predict the Kings in six!
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Kenny44 Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 12:48 pm
@Save, Hrudey!,
The real reason the Devils were holding the Game 6 puck hostage was they couldn’t find Marty’s jock after that goal and were trying work a trade
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HockeyNerd Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 3:50 pm
@Kenny44, Ouch!
Kopitar sure made him look bad, didn’t he?
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Save, Hrudey! Reply:
January 13th, 2013 at 6:00 am
@HockeyNerd,
Reminded me of a young me
Hey guys! Still click on this site everyday, but its gone to waste without the manager around. However, the blog still gets great clientele!
Wanted to put to ask some local kings fans if any of you are interested in a Large Drew Doughty Jersey?Its our new home black one (LA shield) ITs been used about 5-7 times so its practically new. Only reason im selling it is because of the size. Was originally too big, and because of this lockout my beer intake and i guess food have gone down so its even bigger!
If anyone wants to buy it for $100 it is all yours! I live in the South bay area but can meet someone in the surrounding area. Im sure there is some needs for a jersey out there after last season!
Contact me by email : Hockeyfan20@msn.com from there i will shoot you a # or whatever to make it easier !
Thanks alot and go kings!
- Michael
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Mars Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 1:57 pm
@Michael_DD8, I am in the same boat, needing to downsize my Jerseys, The larges are too big.
Its for a few reasons.
1) Lockout – More free time to cook better on non game days
1.2) Lockout – Not eating Fast Food/Staples food going to games
1.3) Lockout – Not drinking during games (staples or home
2)More time on my hands
2.1) More gym time
2.2) More me time
3) After losing some weight and with the lockout, I actually started to try too lose more.
4) 35 Year stress relief. WE WON THE STANLEY CUP!
5) Stance: Not letting the NHL and Owners take my money.
……. I am not mad at the players, but the only way I can show the NHL/Owners I am NOT ok with the lockout is to stay home and save my money for something else this short season.
I will return next year. But they lost me for the short season, and it hurts me too. But I feel it is the only thing I can do to actually show my disgust for the lockout.
So if anyone has a Medium KINGS Jersey they are willing to sell, especially the older styles, that are in good shape, let me know. Or some Kids ones too, my boys are 6, 8 and 9.
Let me know MarsMan0013@hotmail.com (also for Halo and COD on XBL Mars Man 0013)
Include me in for game parties too, I should be throwing a bunch since I will be watching a lot from home this short season!!
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Want to get pumped? LA Kings vs NJ Devils – Game 6:
http://video.kings.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=184204
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I just noticed that this Kings Kronicles was about games 4 and 5. Was there games 4 and 5? I thought there was only games 1, 2, 3, and 6.
Anyway, when is this site going to get going again? And who is going to take over? And is it going to be real news and real debate or just propaganda?
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Lots of ppl in business are speculating once CBA is ratified, many signings/trades will be announced by multiple GMs.
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What the hell are we waiting for? Who’s holding out?
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Mars Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 2:17 pm
@kissmyblarneystones, I think they are waiting for a last moment announcement, so we will all be happy with any replacement, I think they are waiting to start with another person to avoid us critiquing the new guy. I say don’t wait for the perfect moment, bring it on!
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kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 2:25 pm
@Mars,
I pity the poor fool that has to referee this blog. Losing Rich is like loosing a parent, and no step-parent will ever match up.
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DesertKing Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 4:43 pm
@kissmyblarneystones,
Penalty flag on @kissmyblarneystones, utilization of a Mr. T quote. Blogger now suspended from posting for 5 minutes then write “B A Baracus loves Gary Bettman” 100 times.
kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 5:32 pm
@DesertKing;
At least it wasn’t a game misconduct! Whew!!
Mars Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 5:43 pm
@kissmyblarneystones, Agree’d. But without a “Dad” this place will carry on through his teachings and example. (Read: Incredible users and fanbase)
The comradary here is high, maybe not everyone gets along, not all are respected (poorman LOL) but we all share a common faith and goal.
I believe this place was built well and shall survive!
Duncanz Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 6:28 pm
@kissmyberryscones,
Losing?
@Mars Bars,
Not to mention the caMaraderie, as well…
kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 6:41 pm
@Duncanz,
Bloody Cops!!!
Now how long does it take to get the schedule???? Players voted to return>>
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goldielocks Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 2:52 pm
@lakingbob(chi),
NHLPA already ratified CBA but they need to wait MOU from both sides.
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Clippers announced their game next Sat changed to 12:30pm. That means Kings opening game & banner raising changes to 7:30pm.
Just sayin……..
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Shotongoal Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 3:05 pm
@Kingsfanone, Helene Elliott is stating on twitter that the Kings are denying that fact. Still scheduling Kings game for 12 or 12:30. Just sayin
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Kingsfanone Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 3:10 pm
@Shotongoal,
Lol. I got it from Daily Breeze sports writer on Twitter.
Schedule not officially released yet, so we’ll see.
I’m just sayin…….heads up! ps Meet the Players tonite at Staples I believe.
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Kingsfanone Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 3:15 pm
Elliott Teaford of Daily Breeze says there was a mistake on the Staples scoreboard after Clippers game and Kings game IS STILL scheduled for noon or 12:30pm start.
Just sayin…..
Gailweb Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 3:19 pm
@Kingsfanone, only for season tickets holders only
Gailweb Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 3:20 pm
@Kingsfanone, it’s on tv for 12 pm next Saturday
already programmed DVR
Go Kings Go
Shotongoal Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 3:24 pm
@Kingsfanone, yeah Helene just confirmed that both Kings and Clippers are stating no change to original scheduling. Passing on Meet the Players to watch my Packers tonight. Hopefully the Packers will reward me with a victory!
Kingsfanone Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 3:37 pm
@Shotongoal,
That’ll be a hell of a game tonite!
@Gailweb,
Yes, STH only. I went to a few of them. Your dvr knows best!
@Staples scoreboard operator,
Oops!
fourtnuanto Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 3:09 pm
@Kingsfanone,
This is why we need an adult managing this site. Why are we the ones having to do the reporting? I’m getting ready to just give up on it.
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I know a lot of people are upset at the NHL and Bettman. I am too. In fact, “upset” is way too mild a word. I am livid. But I have to say (and don’t take me wrong, everyone needs to do what they feel is right for them, us FANS were not the ones who caused this) that I don’t see any point whatsoever to any boycott. Why cut off your nose to spite your face? It’s over. It’s settled. Hockey was, is, and will always remain the greatest sport in the world despite what these absolute MORONS who call themselves owners and commissioners have done to TRY to ruin it. They don’t care about the fans and never have. In 8 or 10 years this very scenario will occur again, boycott or no. You can’t “send a message” when nobody is reading the email, answering the phone or looking at the fax.
And worse yet you know who REALLY got hurt these 4 months? No, not us. The ticket agents, parking attendants, vendors and hundreds or probably closer to thousands of people whose livelihood DEPENDS on Hockey being played and DON’T make millions a year. Were they able to find jobs to support their families in an already crowded job market? Are they ALL going to be able to come back? What will happen to some of them if fans DO stay away in droves? Do you really think the NHL will care about THEM?
Yes this is the 7th or 8th time I’ve posted the same thing. It’s well worth the annoyance of having to do it on an iPhone. As I said upstairs, I cannot fault any fan for being angry and feeling like they need to do SOMETHING to make these clowns care about us. But they haven’t, they don’t, and they won’t. So as for me I will be there when I can, buy what I want and continue to spend my hard earned money on the sport. Because it is too great a game to be ruined by owners who think they have to protect themselves from themselves and a commissioner that thinks everyone needs to have a 41-0-41 record and that the way to deal with a problem is to act like it doesn’t exist.
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Kingsfanone Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 3:54 pm
@HockeyNerd,
Nicely said.
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Shotongoal Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 4:07 pm
@HockeyNerd, couldn’t agree more. Especially about the point that fans lost NOTHING in this lockout. I guess that’s why I really don’t see people’s point when they say that Center Ice should be free or that prices for tix, merch, etc should be discounted. So like you i will be spending my money also. My season seats are already renewed and I can’t wait to add to my jersey collection with new ones featuring the Stanley Cup Champion patch! GAME almost ON!
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Mars Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 4:53 pm
@HockeyNerd, Plain and simple for me, they didn’t start on time, had they, even missing camp and per-season I would have been fine, but at this point, they haven’t shown me they care, Bettman’s apology was weak. The owners haven’t said a word. So I am staying away. I will keep my money and not let them have it. It is less revenue for them, the players will not make less.
I doubt there are many like me doing this. But I am not going to just take it. I am not mad nor forcing my opinion either. I feel it is the only thing I can do in protest.
Had I thought of it sooner at the start of the lockout, I would have created a website listing Teams, owners and their business that we could have boycotted. hurting their other products. A day late and a dollar short I guess.
I will gladly go to a restaurant or bar and support the business’ there, but I cannot support the NHL and owners right now. So for me, I am going to watch away from any arena.
It may be a fruitless effort, they are only missing out on a couple thousand from me, but I feel I have to stand my ground on this one. Giving in and going back to business as usual does not feel right for me.
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Poll:
The 2013 Kings will:
A: Be the first team since ’98 to repeat.
B: Lose in Cup or Conference finals.
C: First/ second round exit.
D: Miss playoffs.
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CB14 Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 4:18 pm
@xeropoint, My heart says A, my head says B.
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Mars Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 5:39 pm
@CB14, At least you had the guts to admit it, I feel the same.
The Kings usually start strong then mid season slow, how will they perform on a short season?
My confidence is higher than ever though. But 35 years of doubt linger.
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xeropoint Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 8:11 pm
@CB14, I’m inclined to agree.
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goldielocks Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 4:33 pm
@xeropoint,
Sorry … I meant to reply but it’s showing below.
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KC23 Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 6:42 pm
@xeropoint, I got a bad feeling it is going to be finally Vancouver’s year (or 1/2 year as the case may be). It would seem to be just their luck to finally win it in an asterisk season that will be considered something less than a full season cup victory.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 6:55 pm
@xeropoint, A. We steamrolled through the playoffs and everyone came back. Someone has to repeat sometime. How long has it been since everyone came back from a Stanley Cup winning team? In fact some recent teams like Chicago in 2010 lost a HUGE number of players.
What I DON’T expect is that we will win the first 3 games of each series and do as well on the road. And some teams if and when we play them will be very tough opponents. Particularly Vancouver and the New York Rangers. Kings over New York Rangers in 6, with having to play significantly more games this time around.
Incidentally the pressure is on in one respect: we MUST have a much better regular season. We aren’t going to go 10-1 on the road again. We cannot afford to give up home ice in all 4 series.
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xeropoint Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 8:19 pm
@HockeyNerd, I would think we have every right to expect a better regular season. Nearly everyone on the roster had career lows. I would LOVE a final between the Rangers and Kings.
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Let’s see if this is gonna work.
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goldielocks Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 4:30 pm
@goldielocks,
Not … Ok.
http://www.learnmyself.com/poll10256x17A94cC8-1
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xeropoint Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 6:02 pm
@goldielocks, Why didn’t I think of that? Oh that’s right,
I’m lazy. Good job though
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Al Davis: “Naaahhh… let’s stick with our plan and draft JaMarcuss Russell- Joe Flacco will never amount to anything.”
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CB14 Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 5:09 pm
@Michael J., Desertking nodding silently.
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DesertKing Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 7:12 pm
@CB14,
The bottle of cough syrup should have been a clue
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Kenny44 Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 5:31 pm
@Michael J., have you ever seen Joe Flacco beat Jamarcus Russeell in a foot race? No! So shut up!
But don’t worry about Al’s immortal soul. It’s not permanently confined to the nether world, just down there looking for Russell’s career and the Kiffin contract.
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To add insult to injury!!! WTF!!!
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/13/sports/hockey/end-of-nhl-lockout-caught-up-in-details.html?_r=0
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GUSTAVO Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 7:52 pm
@kissmyblarneystones,
PPPFFFFTTTTTT……Lawyers!!
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MOU is signed. It’s now official.
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Pens vs Flyers opening game will be epic also.
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Now where is the schedule. (taps fingers on desk) … Lets hear it!
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GUSTAVO Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 7:53 pm
@KC23,
Not so instantaneous after all, uh Mr. Bettman?…but, he’s a lawyer. So what did you expect?
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Here’s full schedule.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/schedulebyweek.htm#?navid=nav-sch-main
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And Kings schedule here.
http://ht.ly/gLqAH
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I must say I’m pretty happy about the schedule for half season seats. 14 games which is over half of the 24 games includes home opener banner raising fun.
Let the repeat quest begin!!!
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TiredOfIt Reply:
January 13th, 2013 at 12:12 am
@KC23, Agree 100%….Very lucky to get the banner game for half season holders, although there must be some unhappy mini-plan members. Sorry as I can be for them. If not for a few fortunate circumstances last year I would be one…..Very lucky….
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