Archive for October, 2008

Kings Special Teams Missing In Dissapointing Loss

Friday, October 31st, 2008 Posted in Kings | No Comments »

Not really too much to say about this game other than the Kings gave up two power play goals and failed to score when they had the man advantage. Tonight you saw the difference between a fringe team with an ...

Your Wish List For The Kings

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 Posted in Kings, NHL | 4 Comments »

One of the great things about having Center Ice is being able to watch any televised games. Even though the Kings were off today, I watched Montreal-Carolina (in French no less!), a bit of San Jose-Pittsburgh, Calgary-Colorado and last but ...

Critical Mistake Late Costs Kings a Point

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 Posted in Kings | No Comments »

The Los Angeles Kings played well enough to beat the defending Stanley Cup Champion Detroit Red Wings. In the end, one critical mistake, a turnover by Denis Gauthier with under two minutes to play in the 3rd period that led ...

Stifling Team Defense Leaves St. Louis Blue

Saturday, October 25th, 2008 Posted in Kings | 1 Comment »

The Kings took their league best penalty killing unit into St. Louis last night to face the Blues top ranked power play unit. In a great game that in itself exemplifies just how far the Kings have come from last ...

Lineup Changes (and lack thereof) a Cause For Concern?

Friday, October 24th, 2008 Posted in Kings | No Comments »

Kings Coach Terry Murray is making a few lineup changes that are raising some eyebrows. Kyle Calder has been inserted on the first line with Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown. Yes, you read that right, Kyle Calder. Citing a need ...

Comeback Kids Come Up Short vs. Avs

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 Posted in Kings, NHL | No Comments »

The Los Angeles Kings largely dominated the Colorado Avalanche at Staples Center Monday night, but it was two costly mistakes (and a big save or two) that were the difference in this contest. A Michal Handzus giveaway to Milan Hejduk ...

Mighty ‘Zus Helps Kings Beat Hurricanes

Saturday, October 18th, 2008 Posted in Kings | No Comments »

In the Summer of 2007, Kings GM Dean Lombardi signed veteran center Michal Handzus to a 4 year, $16 million contract. Last season Handzus put up poor numbers in LA, finishing with 7 goals, 14 assists and a -21 rating. ...

Kings Go Greene

Friday, October 17th, 2008 Posted in Kings | 1 Comment »

The Kings have signed defenseman and alrternate captain Matt Greene to a five year contract extension today, accoring to lakings.com. Rich Hammond of the LA Daily News reported in his Inside The Kings blog that Greene's deal is worth $14.75 million ...

Anyone For Some Barbecued Duck?

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 Posted in Kings | 1 Comment »

If you're looking for words to warm the cockles of any King fan's heart, here's a good place to begin: The Kings dominated their cross town rivals in a convincing 6-3 win last night at Staples Center. The Kings picked ...

An Injury and An Addition

Monday, October 13th, 2008 Posted in Kings | No Comments »

Jack Johnson suffered an "upper extremity injury" (read: arm) in last night's game with San Jose. TSN.ca reports that Johnson could miss up to 3 months. TSN.ca is also reporting in Ice Chips that the Kings have claimed defenseman Kyle ...

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