CSSI Analysis: Red Wings 3 - Kings 2 (SO)
Well that was stupid. Guess I'm not allowed to complain about unlucky bounces again for a while.While we're at it, I also thought the Wings got away with quite a bit that went uncalled. Again: don't...
View ArticleKings @ Red Wings Recap: Hmm..well..uh..geez
Just a normal hockey game.The Kings came into Joe Louis Arena on a small upswing having won their last two games. It seemed as though the Kings had finally broken out of a slump were they had dropped 8...
View ArticleDetroit Red Wings Goal off the Netting: What Should the Rule Change Be?
If you missed the game between the Red Wings and Kings, you missed what will perhaps be the worst goal allowed to stand in the NHL this season. Here take a look:This goal tied the game late for the...
View ArticleKings Gameday: Someone Upset Grandpa
Get off my lawnSo. Last game. Yeah. Hmm. What to talk about...Oh! Peter Gammons, who's some old baseball writer, says hockey is a minor league sport.I'd have to agree with Gammons actually. The fact a...
View Article2014 NHL Draft Rankings: Consensus Top 50
Lack of movement defines the top talent.Except for Michael Dal Colle and his Jeff Skinner-like scoring prowess, the Consensus list has remained stale...at the top. Â The later portion of the first round...
View ArticleThis Week in Kings (1/20/14)
Live from Boston! Not that it really makes any difference where someone is writing a blog from, I guess.Here is what I've decided: This Week in News is dead (long live This Week in News). For those of...
View ArticleFresh Links: March& Band Edition
Brad Marchand scored all of the Bruins' goals, but you just know it won't end well when the sideshow decides the game. The Blackhawks were a great opponent, now the Bruins must shake it off and move on...
View ArticleBruins vs. Kings Preview: Matinee games are royally terrible.
Just the Facts:Game Time: 3:00 PM, TD Garden. TV Broadcast: NHL-N, NESN. Radio Broadcast: 98.5 The Sports HubRival SB Nation Site:Â Jewels From The CrownSBN Game Site:Â Kings vs Bruins coverageRecords:...
View ArticleGame Day #50 - Kings @ Bruins Preview
Martin Luther King Jr. would have wanted the Kings to win this game, I'm sureLos Angeles Kings v Boston Bruins (TD Garden)Time: 12.00 PMTV: NHL Network, Fox Sports WestEnemy reading:Â Stanley Cup of...
View ArticleKings @ Bruins Recap: Red-Hot Marchand Leads Boston to Victory
Looking to overcome a brutally unfair loss in Detroit, the Kings fight back from a two-goal deficit, but give up the game-winner to Brad Marchand immediately after tying things up.It wasn't a bad game,...
View ArticleKings Gameday: Since You've Been Gone
Taking stock of a past, failed relationshipThe year was 2011 and the Philadelphia Flyers were one year removed from a Stanley Cup Finals appearance. The Flyers got swept in the second round during the...
View Article2014 NHL Draft Profile: Sam Bennett
This skilled forward from the Kingston Frontenacs talks about trying to emulate the playing style of his team's general manager, former NHL star Doug Gilmour. Might that make him an ideal Nashville...
View ArticleFresh Links: Take 5 Edition
Brad, Chad, and Torey were the story. Kevan is the MAN. The Bruins sent the Kings packing in regulation, and have earned a short breather. Sip a steaming espresso shot of game recap. "Brad and Chad...
View ArticleGame Preview #49 - Flush With 7's
The Jackets go for win number seven in a row, as #7 Jack Johnson and #77 (formerly #7) Jeff Carter renew acquaintances with their former teams.Los Angeles Kings at Columbus Blue JacketsJanuary 21, 2014...
View ArticleGame Day #49 - CBJ vs. Kings
The Jackets go for win number seven in a row, as #7 Jack Johnson and #77 (formerly #7) Jeff Carter renew acquaintances with their former teams.Los Angeles Kings at Columbus Blue JacketsJanuary 21, 2014...
View ArticleGame Day #51: Kings @ Blue Jackets Preview
in which I analyze Tanner Pearson's Tinder profileLos Angeles Kings v Columbus Blue Jackets (Nationwide Arena)Time: 4.00 PMTV: Fox Sports WestEnemy reading: The CannonBlue Jackets (projected)...
View ArticleKings @ Bruins: Grades and Analysis
The Kings had a scheduled game against the Bruins on MLK Day, but decided to take the day off regardless. Eric has a recap for you here.Forward Lines1st line (Brown - Kopitar - Carter), F. A really...
View ArticleNHL Tuesday: Blue Jackets go for 7 straight vs. Kings
The Blue Jackets look for their seventh straight win on Tuesday night when they host the Kings, one of nine games on the Tuesday NHL schedule.1. How will the Canucks do without John Tortorella behind...
View ArticleKings @ Blue Jackets Recap: Columbus Thoroughly Outplays LA in 5-3 Win
The Jackets deservedly win their seventh straight, and the Kings deservedly lose their third straight. Sloppy, uninspired stuff tonight.This is what we get for complaining every time the Los Angeles...
View ArticleGame 49 Recap: Lucky Number Seven
Things started rough for the Blue Jackets, but a two goal outburst late in the second period gave them the boost they needed to beat the LA Kings for their record setting 7th consecutive win.I'm not...
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