In the hustle to get some content out before last night’s game, I neglected to post my introduction. So, without further delay…
Hello! I’m Jon Rosen, the new writer and editor at LAKingsInsider.com.
I’d like to keep this brief, because this isn’t really about me. It’s about you. So much of the success at LA Kings Insider has been through the contributions of Kings fans. You are the ones who influence the direction of this website and make your thoughts and opinions heard by the Kings organization.
It is my duty to create the conversation, but it is through your efforts that this conversation is driven. In the past three and a half years, you have provided a collective yet diverse voice that is in a major way responsible for making this forum such an enormous success.
Rich Hammond’s role in providing the eyes and ears of this team while at home and on the road will be continued by my efforts. The integrity with which he moderated this site will never be compromised. This is a neutral, independent home for Los Angeles Kings and National Hockey League news.
I’m also excited for the possibilities of continuing to share multimedia in providing a link to the team while it is on the road. Photographs, videos, audio interviews, podcasts and all methods of continuing the link between this team and a digitally savvy fanbase will be utilized.
A little bit about myself: I attended my first Los Angeles Kings game in November, 1986, a game the Kings lost 5-3 to the Vancouver Canucks. I play on two rec league hockey teams and wear number 11 in honor of my sister, who had a crush on Mike Donnelly when she was six years old. I have covered hockey in seven countries, nine states and four different provinces. I once spent 24 consecutive hours on a bus traveling between Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, and Everett, Washington.
For those who followed my NHL and Los Angeles sports coverage while I reported for FOX Sports and FOX Sports West, thank you. I’m looking forward to continuing that objective and accountable analysis and am beyond excited to hit the ground running on a busy weekend. As I become more comfortable with this platform and the rhythm of providing regular updates and analysis, I’ll be looking to develop my voice on this site and through @LAKingsInsider on Twitter. Let me know what you like! Let me know what you don’t like! All ideas will be considered.
Again, thank you for your participation in LA Kings Insider.
Yours In Hockey,
Jon Rosen
Let me be the first to welcome you Mr Rosen Rosen!
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Munchrat Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 8:35 am
@Munchrat, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvzL_38FnlA
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luc20rules Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 8:15 pm
@Munchrat, You must really, really want us to watch this.
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Munchrat Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 8:35 am
@Munchrat, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvzL_38FnlA
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Munchrat Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 8:35 am
@Munchrat, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvzL_38FnlA
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Munchrat Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 8:35 am
@Munchrat, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvzL_38FnlA
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Munchrat Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 8:35 am
@Munchrat, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvzL_38FnlA
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Munchrat Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 8:35 am
@Munchrat, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvzL_38FnlA
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Munchrat Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 8:36 am
@Munchrat, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvzL_38FnlA
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Munchrat Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 8:36 am
@Munchrat, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvzL_38FnlA
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Munchrat Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 8:37 am
@Munchrat, oops sorry Did not mean to do that.
My button fingerpad is fubar
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DesertKing Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 9:31 am
@Munchrat,
I was just thinking you really liked that youtube clip
Stuart Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 7:06 pm
@Munchrat, serious max headroom glitch! LOL
And welcome Jon, look forward to many a post!
JonRosen Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 8:47 am
@Munchrat, Thank you! From Dr. Rosen Rosen…
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MickSorley Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 11:37 am
@JonRosen, Well done, sir.
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jkking Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 12:08 pm
@JonRosen, welcome. Can you ask sutter why he started Kopi so late in the shootout? Kopi is usually first and make it most of the time compared to say drew.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 9:58 am
@Munchrat, I’m tempted to comment on each of those.
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Shakes Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 10:16 am
@Munchrat, …and so with that multiple youtube posting, the JR era officially gets under way…
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RobSD Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 12:09 pm
@Shakes,
It’s gotta be better then the last JR era!
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Duncanz Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 7:17 pm
@RobSD, +97..
TheThirdVopat Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 7:50 pm
@RobSD, No Chit, but does this JR like the shiny shirts too?
welcome …..its a great class of students here !!!! some smart ones…some ..ah…not so smart ones…some who tries to be funny…..some who are not funny at all…but overall a fun loving caring bunch of misfits who all celebrated our first cup last year….
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Marty's Knuckles Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 10:31 am
@Neil, Oooh. Oooh. Mr. Koter?
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Welcome aboard, Jon. Best of luck, and I look forward to reading our posts.
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KingMe20 Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 8:41 am
@KingMe20, *your posts.
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Thanks for the intro and welcome Jon….big shoes to fill, i’m sure you’ll do great.
Donnelly still a scout for the Kings?
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JonRosen Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 8:59 am
@A Cup B4 I Died!, Thank you! Yes, Donnelly is the Collegiate Scout – Western.
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Hey, welcome! What position do you play and what’s your home rink(s)?
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JonRosen Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 9:00 am
@alma, Thank you! I’m a RW and play on two teams at the LAK Valley Ice Center. I grew up playing at the old Iceoplex when I was younger.
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tornado12 Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 10:09 am
@JonRosen, It’s awsome you play hockey. I think that gives you a bit more perspective and respect for the sport. And a very big welcome.
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Welcome Jon. Tough shoes to fill, but you off to a great start. Thanks for all you do.
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Welcome aboard Jon, this is gonna be great! Next up, the annoying neighbors Saturday night
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Went to the game last night and saw Nashville dictate the pace for the last two periods. Maybe the Kings are fortunite to come out of it with a point…
I didn’t see much from Dwight King and my guess is that Penner will be in vs the quacks on Saturday. The defense is playing really well. What stood out the most was the lack of that dreaded “net presence”.
Also, got rings for my son and myself, and finally the chance to meet @Duncanz for the first time in person.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 9:32 am
@Michael J., Agree on your analysis and an absolute pleasure to meet you and Yvonne.
PS I still think we can steal that Prime Minister’s Trophy back from the (Bloody Canucks).
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Michael J. Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 10:01 am
@Duncanz,
Glad to meet your wingman as well. Tell him Mr. & Mrs. J say to eat all his veggies and keep his stick on the ice.
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neil Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 9:45 am
@Michael J., meeting Duncanz is something every one should have the pleasure of during…..all the way from that small town outside of state line !!!
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Michael J. Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 9:59 am
@neil,
I’m surprised he was able to scrounge up enough gas money to make it to Staples. No word yet if he made it back home – I think it’s down hill from here though.
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kissmyblarneystones Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 10:44 am
@neil,
Been There, Done That! Try meeting him in sweltering 109 degree heat. Not so pleasurable, though one must keep up appearances.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 12:19 pm
@kissmystainybloomers, The feeling was m€n$+r~@£ ..
Jeff_R Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 12:28 pm
@kissmyblarneystones, What about me being in the middle of you 2? Ooops I don’t think that came out right.
Duncanz Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 1:22 pm
@Tweety Birdwatcher, how very Droidian to say …
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 10:18 am
@Michael J.,
Did you understand him? I still have no idea what he’s saying when we talk. I just smile and nod.
Just teasing Dunk. I understand you 65% of the time!
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Duncanz Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 11:34 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaftly.com),
Core local inside Insiders vs colloquial outside Insiders.
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RobSD Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 12:14 pm
@Michael J.,
Nashville at one point went something like 18 minutes with 1 shot on goal. Not sure how that is dictating the pace. Kings are having the same problem… can’t put the puck in the net.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 12:27 pm
@RobSD, Apparently you can play shutdown, shotless, steady hockey and still grab the points.
So in looking back, Kings probably felt dictated to for the most part last night.
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Michael J. Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 1:28 pm
@RobSD,
Second and third periods went just about as well as Nashville could have wanted. Their game last night reminded me of how the Kings would try to play on the road three years ago.
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Welcome aboard Jon..I hope you are Kings a fan unlike that Hammond guy..
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So Jon, just to be clear…unlike Rich, you are a Kings fan?
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Manny Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 9:48 am
@LB Yes It seemed kind of odd to have someone who wasn’t a King’s fan (Rich). It makes you think if he was rooting for New Jersey all along to win the cup.
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Hi Jon,
welcome, looking forward to reading your writing. I visit the site often but post rarely.
Again welcome and best of luck.
Sev
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My little sister had a crush on Jon in elementary school. Back then he was Jonny Rosen.
Congrats, Jon!
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Hi Jon!
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Jon welcome aboard as a long time reader and occasional blogger I have but one question In & Out or Tommys?
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McDonalds Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 9:53 am
@hockeyfanb4Gretzky,
this is crucial
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Shakes Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 10:18 am
@hockeyfanb4Gretzky, this could make up or break JR…
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JonRosen Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 11:05 am
@Shakes, will it offend you that I’ve never had Tommy’s in my life? It’s a crime, considering there was one so close to the old Iceoplex. For me, the eternal debate has always been In N Out versus Fatburger. OK, flame away…
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Shakes Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 11:07 am
@JonRosen, get a rope…
hockeyfanb4Gretzky Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 11:29 am
@JonRosen, I played for years at the icoplex and after most games most of my team would end up there.
Duncanz Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 12:34 pm
@hockyfanb4Grtzky, Was that before or after they put an ‘e’ in the name?
LAKMiles Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 2:31 pm
@JonRosen, YES! it is definitely In n Out vs Fatburger…..Fatburger all the way w/ some fat fries.
DlParker Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 6:28 pm
@hockeyfanb4Gretzky, Okay not starting well with the Fatburger comment we might have to string you up. But welcome anyway
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Let’s start with what we like – honest non-biased reporting, moderation to a certain degree, responses where you see fit, pictures from the hotel room with an effort to include Munters units, the three keys with voting from the bloggers, insider suite night (even though I havent been able to attend), after game responses from both teams/coaches, updates on injured players.
What we don’t like – Duncanz
that is all.
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Michael J. Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 9:44 am
@Lake Forest,
What’s a Duncanz??? I think you need to check your spelling.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 9:44 am
@Leaked Fawcet, One couldn’t ask for a greater endorsement.
I will wear a pink ‘Jaws’ t-shirt today in your honor.
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Lake Forest Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 10:07 am
@Duncanz, I personally thought it was hilarious….still do.
Not sure if I mentioned the other bets I lost to my coworkers. I owe one a twelve pack of new castle for the most points between sharks and kings. Kings obviously lost that one last year.
Same bet with another coworker, but this one I have to go to a game at the HP pavillion when the sharks kings play and buy the beers. Not sure when this will ever happen.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 10:30 am
@Lame Finnest, Sounds like your ‘coworkers’ were all blooded into hockey at the ‘Cow Palace’!
(PS, SJS; MOOOO!)
Lake Forest Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 10:33 am
@Duncanz, more than likely I dont think they go back that far
Duncanz Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 10:54 am
@Lake Forest, They probably think Igor Larionov was Barry Bonds’ pharmaceutical supplier!
Jon…
Sister is OK, right?
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JonRosen Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 11:07 am
@BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy, oh yeah. She’s OK. Ha. She also had a Donnelly Dallas Stars jersey, if it’s OK to admit that.
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 11:42 am
@JonRosen,
Hockey is a little different that way…
Been thinking about a Simmonds PHI away jersey, for the same kind of reason…
–Rest of you: Don’t Be Hating!
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Duncanz Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 12:15 pm
Well done, @J-Ro, you’ve coaxed the first embedded East Coaster out of the closet!
Wonder if they still have lynch mobs up in BakoCa …
Welcome aboard. Glad to see we’ve gt a regular, employed (and hopefully paid) writer for our beloved Insider. Props to Jim, Bob and everyone else who held down the fort and kept the Insider alive, especially enjoyed Miller’s reminiscence about arenas that have come and gone.
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I knew it – Kings adminstration reads the blog. Actually, thats kind of scary. And good job Jon on clearing up why you wear #11. Some people would have thought you were just a regular old Kopitar fan.
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welcome
Bienvenido
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Jon is an accomplished talent that will undoubtedly raise the bar that Rich had set. I want to thank the Kings organization for making sure the Insider will never lose it’s credibility by remaining and independent voice from the team. There is nothing like reading unbiased material, good or bad about the day to day workings of this organization.
Defend the Cup!!
GO KINGS GO!
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Welcome! I look forwarding to seeing the site get back to its roots.
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Jon
Again welcome and I am looking forward to the experience you will provide. One request if possible would be to continue to provide the context for the quotes that are posted in the postgame/pregame.
Sometimes I know there is a rush but the quotes without context really are hard to find meaning.
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Welcome Jon! Happy to see they finally found a replacement for Rich. Can’t wait to see what you do with the site!
Go KINGS Go!
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Hello Jon,
Welcome to the nuthouse and thank you for taking over the reins. Rich Hammond’s shoes should be hard to fill in, so I would suggest you wear your own. Looking forward to your reporting on everything Kings and Hockey.
Best wishes!!
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OT…. I wonder if Lewis will ever get a chance on the shoot out…seems like he has great moves from last season and no one has a book on him yet…
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Duncanz Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 10:34 am
@nil, Vegas has a book on him.
He is 22-1 each time to score on a SO, and 220-1 to even get a chance!
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Save, Hrudey! Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 11:57 pm
@neil,
I wondered the same thing.
He looks crafty on a breakaway.
Reminds me of a young me.
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What caught my eye (ear?) most when I first heard about you Jon was your play-by-play experience for a few different lower level teams including a WHL club. A very unique skill indeed. I said it before on another thread but it bears repeating. You were an underrated writer in this market IMO but that will soon change dramatically.
What Rich created is now yours to fill out anyway you see fit. The core group of us who were with Rich on the Daily News have, in part, helped create a very unique community. But that is all in the past now IMO. Many (including myself) will still occasionally reference ‘inside’ jokes about Mikus and Munters but the reality is, as you know, that was then and this is now. In some very profound ways, this an entirely different product with a different feel. So with that, good luck and welcome to your very own LA King Insider 2.0!
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Duncanz Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 10:21 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
Your coded core Insider jokery cannot fool me.
Mikus is a company that makes dodgy air conditioning units and Munters was an incredible Kings signing who broke uncountable imaginary records and who could get Dos Equis drunk on him!
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JonRosen Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 11:10 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Thank you for the kind words and for promoting and re-tweeting my FOX material. Feedback is what will continue to make this a successful site. Hang in there as I get into my routine and figure out the ins and outs of this blog – I’m looking forward to all the possibilities on this upcoming roadie! And, as always, thank you for reading. JR
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Kingsfanone Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 11:28 am
@JonRosen,
So that means it’s ok to stalk……errr…….follow you on Twitter then. Good.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 11:45 am
Be very wary.
@Kingsfiendone has announced himself as a stalker AND (previously) someone who likes stalkers.
Kingsfanone Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 11:53 am
@DuncanDonutz,
My name isn’t Tuiasosopo and you aren’t close to being Manti. Allay your fears.
Duncanz Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 12:10 pm
@Kingsfiendone, Fears? I was trying to chase off the competition!
An official welcome now Jon! It’s great to finally know who’s steering the ship on this excellent blog. Just wondering, will you continue the tradition of Insider’s Suite Night at select games? I think more than a few of us hope so. Once again, welcome aboard!!!
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Welcome Jon Rosen! Glad to have ya’. Now go out there and kick some bloggy arse!
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Glad to see this site is back and kickin’!
Will be reading faithfully now, as before. Much appreciate the insight that your introduction gave us.
Welcome aboard.
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Congratulation on becoming our (Kings fans) Insider. Have always enjoyed your work and insight on sports. Looking forward to reading your comments and the input from follow Kings fans.
GO KINGS GO!
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As i said before welcome. Please dont ban me for 14months or so… i wonder if there is a Rich not to the new guy, Watch pr0cess… He can he a handful.. Anyways good to see you on the broadcast last night. Welcome again.
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Welcome aboard Jon.
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Welcome aboard, 24 hours bus rides to Everette Whashington? It sounds like you have paid your dues reporting on the WHL for sure
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I don’t want to add any pressure, but do keep in mind that we won the Stanley Cup last year with Rich! So, as long as we win it again this year,,,, you’ll be just fine.
Seriously, welcome and good luck with what has to be the best job in the world!
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One more welcome. Okay, now we are good. We have a captain of this ship and we have hockey.
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Jon, good luck and looking forward to your role as the insider!
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Things are getting back to normal. The weather is nice, we have a good guy leading the blog, and the Kings cannot score. The continuity of life makes me all warm and fuzzy.
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Good to have you aboard and finally a reason to check this site hourly again. One request, when you do the opponent preview it would be cool to see their projected line combinations as well, so we can see the match-ups that will be battling the ice.
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without kopitar kings arent even a playoff team ….. he means everything to this team …. the offense is going to continue to be terrible until he gets a healthy knee ….. because right now hes a shell of his former self ….. he makes everyone around him better than they are ….. but right now he cant do that because of his injury …. i dont care what he says – hes no where near 100 percent ……
the fact that he is able to gut it out and play may squeek us into the playoffs …. but thats where it ends …. with kopitar playing with this injury – the kings will not repeat …..unless his knee magically gets back to normal the kings will not score …. this team resembles nothing of last years playoffs team – where we dominated games ……
now we are back to the terry murray era with kopitars knee – as fans going into games hoping we can win instead of knowing we are going to win because we are the dominant team …… this way of watching games brings back horrifying memories of terry murray …. you know where we just hope a lucky point shot bounces off somebodies shinguard and into the net …. all the passing is gone ….. its because everything flows thru a healthy kopitar ….. he makes everybody better ….. now he cant cut and make moves in the zone ….. hes strictly north south …….. we are in for pain unless his knee heals …….. oh and yes willie mitchell injury does hurt us badly as well , but i feel with a healthy kopitar we could overcome that and still win the cup ….. but with kopi playing like this – NO WAY …… floggin idiot kopi had to play over in europe instead of just resting up ….. i love him and hes my favorite player – but i hate him for this decision
……. oh and by the way , let me be the first to say it if it already hasnt been said – trade mike richards as fast as u can ……… i know lombardi wont do that of course , but ever since his concussion last year , hes been terrible …. if richards looks like this now – just imagine what he will look like 3 or 4 years from now when he is in his 30s …… jesus – talk about slow and invisible …. i actually believe penner is faster than him , and has a better stop – start …….. schenn and simmonds for this guy ? ……. im not complaining because we won the stanley cup – but jeeez ……… lol lol well, actually i am complaining , as it is my nature ….. anyways , thats just my 2 cents …. have a great day kings fans , and welcome to jon rosen ……. peace
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Welcome aboard. While you’re at it, can you play point on the PP? I hear the Kings are in need of someone to help spark their PP.
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He’s Baaackk! Penner on the 2nd line this morning, Cliffy drops.
Brown (23) Kopitar (11) Williams (14)
Penner (25) Richards (10) Carter (77)
Gagne (12) – Richardson (15) Stoll (28) Lewis (22)
King (74) – Clifford (13) Fraser (24) Nolan (71)
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puck73 Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 11:04 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Welcome back #25. Be prepared to work, or Sutter will bench your Ass again.
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Kingsfanone Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 11:25 am
@puck73,
Wonder if it has anything to do with playing against Penner’s former team?
Just throwing it out there.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 11:49 am
@Kingsfiendone, “Put me in Coach, you didn’t let me play against the Oilers!”
Kingsfanone Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 12:30 pm
@DuncanYoYo,
“Not till you get a wood splinter from the benching! ” -Sutter
goldielocks Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 11:40 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
I’m happy for him but he must bring it this time or will be traded. Go Penns!
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Bradapiller Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 12:02 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), I think Gagne and Penner should be switched but good to see some syrup in the lineup…as long as he earns it.
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harty Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 12:51 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), oh lets see now why this happens………………..
-$4m guy goes back in to save face for those that brought him here
(why waste this money make him earn it)
-$650k guy is demoted but wait, he still leads the team in scoring, still a plus, puts forward a great effort every night, got Carter started, and likely to do the same with Richards if left there long enough……..
(sorry Cliffy your a plug, too many big money guys who don’t deserve it)
…..hey I think Cliffy, Fras and Noal are better off down there any way on the 4th line, pressures off and go out and put pressure on and continue the scoring once again.
As suggested last year King is too slow, no drive now will get him a spot in the pressbox, he hasn’t got it for this level of play but I respect all your opinion’s when you beleive he and Jordon saved our season last year. Really……
if you honestly beleive that then you not watching very closely on game nights.
Ya, darn right I’m mad about Cliffy being demoted already off the 2nd line, but this is professional sports folks, money talks and once again someone has to save face to the owners for not only bringing Penner in the first place but giving him the $4m contract for this year.
48 games for $4m, nice call…………..
Brad Richardson is more effective then Penner, but Richie will continue to sit in the pressbox……..
Some guys need a wake up call, Penner is getting his 4th wake up call since joining the Kings from Edmonton, again nice spend boys……..
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Duncanz Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 1:15 pm
@harty bud, you sound conflicted. You are angered at the demotion to the 4th line (a phrase DS would never use, and a concept he doesn’t acknowledge) yet at the same time you feel Cliffy would be better off down there.
Don’t take things so much to heart, Harty.
Also, you go on to compare the worthiness of a centerman to a left winger and I don’t know if that’s something you can do, although who am I to say since the NHL lists Jordy and Lewie as centers and claims we have 8 of them on our 24 man roster!
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harty Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 2:04 pm
@Duncanz, my point is merely the money makes the decison not the player, and upstairs have to save their jobs due to a bad decision……..
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 4:18 pm
@harty,
Well one thing is certain. You have Cliffy’s back in each and every instance! He still leads the team in scoring and I think he’ll play tomorrow for sure with DK sitting.
As for the decision and money, I’m not so sure a 4 million dollar guy sitting 4 games is the best way to play ‘money’ favorites. I mean if that really was a motivation, why sit him at all? Just let him work through it. Then there would be no need to do any kind of damage control in the first place.
I think Sutter is managing things the way he sees fit and I really do trust his judgement at the end of the day. Does he make mistakes? Certainly. Will this be one of them? It’s possible but someone has to make the call and I don’t believe it comes from management or any kind of PR push. After all, this is the guy who is as blunt as any coach out there.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 6:24 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDeftly.com),
Now why can’t I be this goshdarned subtle and diplomatic?!
There go my takes reading like I’m beating guys over the head with my club, and then here you come, making a tasty club sandwich and having them eat it out of your hand and probably asking for a side along with it!
Do you think you could teach me how to blog like this … without hurting my feelings?
Hurry up though, eh? Just remembered I missed lunch today.
Welcome, Jon!
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Welcome Jon!
Happy to have you as the new LAkingsinsider. Can’t wait to see the great things you do for us Kings fans!!
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Ummmm…..what was your name again???
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Welcome to the Greatest Blog On Earth, where hyperbole is never found.
Looking back, I think that all Kings fans had a crush on Mike Donnelly with about 4 minutes left in period 3 of the 1993 game 7 in Toronto.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 11:56 am
@Robert R, Which lasted marginally longer than the one they had on a certain lonely hearted lass in 2013!
(wink)
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Robert R Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 2:44 pm
@Duncanz, I have absolutely no idea whatsoever of what you’re talking about.
I’m broken hearted over the fact that football has caused cancellation of all the Sunday night drop-in hockey in my area.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 6:07 pm
@Robert R, Ha ha, my bad. There must be 2 Ohian physicians who fly out for Kings games named @Robert R.
The other one was wantonly chasing tail here the other day, something I can see now that one would never allow oneself to be caught doing.
(wink)
Robert R Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 6:30 pm
@Duncanz, “Wantonly chasing tail…”
Indeed. I chase after pucks in the corners and after chocolate chip cookies. Love nachos too, with jalapeños, ground beef–the works. Just don’t eat them before chasing tail…..
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Duncanz Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 6:49 pm
@Robert R, Sweet. I Couldn’t've mitigated things better, myself!
Welcome and thank you for carrying this heavy burden, Frodo Baggins. – From your predecessor, Bilbo.
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Welcome on Board !!!
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I was getting very upset with the PP over the past few games, obviously because they can’t score but also because they never have anyone in front of the net. Last night they finally had some traffic and Brown got a goal. The tying goal against Nucks was with traffic with a man advantage. It used to be PP 101 that you would just put a guy in front of the goalie and that would automatically take out one defenseman and screen the goalie,leaving a 4 on 3 with everyone else. I really like seeing Cliffy on the PP cause he just went right to the front of the net. Guys used to earn there money in front of the net and for some reason the kings never do it. Also, if you watch the Nucks PP they are constantly moving and cycling pulling the D out of position. The Kings just stand in one spot and try to pass it around while the D just stays in the box. I just don’t understand how this isn’t coached better. I guess it wasn’t Kompon.
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Welcome, John! I remember Donnelly. I crushed on Todd Elik back in the day…I should have picked that other rookie, what was his name…Luc something.
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Maxel tov and welcome. I always enjoyed your reporting on TV and knew that you were an emerging talent.
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JackKentCooke Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 12:34 pm
@JackKentCooke,
Sorry-Mazel tov.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 12:56 pm
That must’ve been quite a maxeltov cocktail you were drinking there.
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Welcome Jon!! Glad to have someone driving the ship again.
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@JonRosen
Welcome welcome welcome. I’m glad you have come to work for LAKingsInsider. I don’t post very much but I follow daily. Rich was great, so I hope you know you have big shoes to fill. I have no doubt that you will.
A bit of easy trivia (for anyone):
Without looking it up, who was Mike Donnelly’s line mates in the 92-93 Stanley Cup Finals?
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IN King Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 1:04 pm
@VenturedAway,
Corey Millen and Tony Granato?
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Save, Hrudey! Reply:
February 2nd, 2013 at 12:07 am
@IN King,
I believe they were referred to as the “All-American Line” during their tenure together.
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Welcome aboard Jon! Look forward to reading your blog posts.
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Welcome and Good Luck Jon. Can you help us on our Power Play?
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Welcome! So happy we have you with us. Let me introduce you to some people I’ve never met in person: DuncanZ our most prolific blogger, Puck73 who has a heart of Gold, Jess who finally got through my hard head and proved the right coach would make all the difference, DesertKing inspiring creator of “You have reached Dean Lombardi”, and “Star Trek the next generation Hockey Satire (that I have shamelessly copied numerous times) Jeff_R master debator of what the team needs and master of what outcomes are needed for what matchups in the playoffs, “Cup b4 I died” and “now impressed” who had to change their names on 6/11 and many many others I am forgetting. We’ll keep doing our best to keep you and all the readers entertained!
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Kingsfanone Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 3:36 pm
@HockeyNerd,
Can you say “master debator” on here?
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HockeyNerd Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 5:23 pm
@Kingsfanone, I guess so, you just did.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 6:00 pm
@HockeyPhone, … I just wanted to add that your iPhone doesn’t get half the credit it deserves for some of the crazy stuff that comes out of it – and that’s even before it’s autocowronged the other half!
A solid ‘Bettman Point’ to you for effort though.
That Star Trek PP rant you did the other day was simply superlative!
Kingsfanone Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 6:20 pm
@HockeyNerd,
I must concur with ↑↑↑ above about the Star Trek rant!
Very good Number One!
Looking forward to your work, Jon. We’ve been spoiled and it’s good to know that we’ll have the coverage we’ve been accustomed to again.
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Congrats on the gig, Jon! I have a feeling you’ll a part of the organization for years, if not decades to come. IMO when the sad day that Bob Miller hangs up his Mic, Nick will move to TV opening the Radio PxP gig for you. Go Kings!!
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welcome jon! that is outstanding that you wear the great #11. if you could do something about keeping the colonel on the 2nd line and maybe help with the power play a little bit, we would appreciate it. nothing like iceoplex hockey!
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Welcome to the team Jon!
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welcome aboard Jon.
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Congrats and welcome aboard, keep the info flowing. These should be the Cup Age for the Kings. With this core the Kings should win between 2 to 5 more cups over the next 10 years. I am looking forward your posts.
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Welcome Jon. I’m glad a decision was finally made. I missed lakingsinsider! GO KINGS GO!
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welcome, JOHN…(!)
congrats in getting the position…
look forward to you delivering us the goods on a daily basis…
best of luck…and all the best…:)
V…
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variable Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 10:46 pm
@variable,
JON…okay…no “h”…:)
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Welcome to the home of the Stanley Cup Champs Jon, you picked a good one. We look forward to some great coverage of our beloved team this season (no pressure though.)
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Welcome aboard.
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Welcome JR!!!!
I’d like more coverage of the Kings prospects/players from the minors including overseas players, example Maxim Kitsyn.
Analysis of the previous game from Jfox…what worked for the Kings ; what didn’t then let the bloggers comment on the analysis or a particular play.
Practice schedule is always nice to see.
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Welcome Jon, been following your coverage for a little now through twitter and couldn’t think of a better fit then you for this site! Cant wait to go back to viewing this site multiple times an hour!Ive also played in a beer league at the Valley a year or two ago, might have played against you at some point, small world! Go kings!
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Welcome aboard, mr. Insider
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Good Luck Jon
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Welcome Joe,
Glad the kings finaky hired a full time blogger for the site. I have one concern that if you have not followed blog this in the past will might cause a ripple in the force amongst the group.
Clearly, by your first posting, the Kings management and PR deparment are obsessed with migrating this blog into the twittersphere and Facebook sphere and whatever else is marketecture stylish at the time. Many of us, for our own reasons, will not be able partake in that world and will move on to other places if that is where you/kings try to push this. Myself, in particular due to company policy have no access to any of the popular sites (twitter, facebook, AOL IM, myspace ….) during the day time, however, for some reason this, and many other sports blogs aren’t blocked.
Look forward to having a great season (if we can figure out how to it the back of the net)
RR
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