Early surprises after the NHL's first month
Everyone in the city of Columbus is injured, apparently.
View ArticleJake Marchment f*cked up
The Kings prospect did an awful thing and we should talk about it.Two days ago, screencaps were posted online of two junior hockey players using the popular dating/hook-up/whatever app Tinder to say...
View ArticleKings Gameday: These games don't matter
SorryIt's game number whatever out of who gives a fuck for the regular season. The Kings haven't been great, but it doesn't mean shit. The Islanders may think this game is important, a chance to test...
View ArticleDallas Stars Daily Links: Players-Only Meeting Held after Loss to Kings
The Stars are trying to figure out how to get urgency into their game without playing too urgently. That sounds difficult to me, and I'm not even a good hockey player! Also, He Who Must not Be Named...
View ArticleThe Difference Between a Good Homestand and a Bad Road Trip...
... is smaller than you might think.The Los Angeles Kings had a 6-0-0 homestand a few weeks back. It was a new record for the franchise, as they had never had a perfect homestand longer than five...
View ArticleNew York Islanders vs. Los Angeles Kings Preview: Conacher's turn on the...
I'm sure there's a very reasonable explanation for all of this.Last night the New York Islanders sat Casey Cizikas and dressed Eric Boulton for his first game of the season. Boulton didn't screw it up,...
View ArticleGame Day #14 - Kings-Islanders
Los Angeles Kings v New York Islanders (Staples Center)Time: 7.30 PMTV: Fox Sports WestKings projected lineup:Gaborik - Kopitar - Nolan???!!!???Pearson - Carter - ToffoliKing - Richards - BrownClifford...
View ArticleNew York Islanders 2*, Los Angeles Kings 1 (*SO): SoCal sweep for suddenly...
Two late nights worth watching out West.The New York Islanders swept southern California with back-to-back extra-time wins over Anaheim and Los Angeles, taking the fourth point of the sweep from the...
View ArticleThe Coronation: Prince Filip has Arrived
In the first 13 games of the season, Filip Forsberg has been the driving force of each line he's been assigned. On the top line with Ribeiro/Wilson and Neal, Forsberg has taken his game and the...
View ArticleWhat Happened to the Kings' Possession Numbers?
We're finally at a point where there's enough data available for 2014-15 season that possession statistics are more than just variance. Unfortunately for the Kings, the team's numbers are downright...
View ArticleSt. Cloud State enters NCHC play looking to avoid emotional rollercoaster
The Huskies have gone 3-3 against three top-5 teams and hold wins against both 2014 national finalists.Any doubt last Friday night could be a regular non-conference home game for St. Cloud State...
View ArticleKings Gameday: You're a bully
Yeah!The Vancouver Canucks are in what we like to politely call a "transition phase". In actual terms, their roster has a lot of players that are very young and aren't exceptional standouts. The other...
View ArticleGAME DAY PREVIEW: Canucks @ Kings
I spy, with my little eye, the Stanley Cup champs across the ice. And, fancy that, Doughty already took a dive.TimeSaturday, 7:00 PSTTVCBC, TVA SPORTS 2, FS-WSeason Series0-0Last Meeting 2-1 VAN...
View ArticleGame Day #15: Kings-Canucks
Los Angeles Kings v Vancouver Canucks (Staples Center)Time: 7.00 PMTV: Fox Sports West, CBCKings projected lineup:Gaborik - Kopitar - WilliamsPearson - Carter - ToffoliKing - Richards - BrownClifford -...
View ArticleA "Those Guys" Game Recap ( 5-1 L )
The Canucks went out on this four game road trip with portents of doom swirling. Never mind that they were 8-4 and playing well. The pundits and panel folks from back East had declared, "you haven't...
View ArticleKings-Canucks Recap: LA Puts It All Together
LA blows Vancouver out of the Staples Center with their best performance of the season.For the first time this year, the Los Angeles Kings put together a comprehensive performance against a...
View ArticleBruins Prospects Roundup Week 5
The week of November 3 - 9NCAAMatt Benning (Northeastern University)Northeastern managed a 3-3 tie with Lowell and then was thumped by them the following night at home 5-0. The Huskies have been shut...
View ArticleQuick Hits: Wings' Call Up McCollum; Pavel Datsyuk To Play On Friday?
Red Wings NewsRed Wings' Pavel Datsyuk returns to practice, hopes to be ready for Friday's game | MLive.comYes! We need you back Pavel!McCollum, Mrazek Swap Places | Grand Rapids GriffinsTom McCollum...
View ArticleDallas Stars Daily Links: Last January, Lindy Ruff, and Losing Streaks
The Stars have had their struggles recently, but can they bounce back like they did ten months ago? Also, Mitch Korn brags about how great the Predators are at not destroying goalies' confidence, and...
View ArticleKings Gameday: McBain
Let's get sillyRecently, the Kings signed the biggest action hero defenseman in the NHL. And at only $550,000 for the year! A lot of other hockey folk are expecting the newest member of the Kings to...
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