Predictions – everybody loves them and if you’re correct about half the time, you’re doing pretty well.
Two years ago I had the Los Angeles Kings finishing sixth in the Western Conference. Nailed it.
Last season, I slotted the Kings at fourth during my NHL season preview article. That’s certainly where they should have finished, [...]
NHL 2011-12 season predictions – timing is everything
October 5, 2011 By
More history – of the 25th kind – to be made today?
April 25, 2011 By
Some of the best creations to ever come out of the NHL’s Marketing Department are the ‘History Will Be Made’ commercials.
In about 30 second intervals they capture the greatest moments in hockey by simply using clips from a game, some music and a thought provoking question.
Even though the Kings are still searching for their first [...]
Stoll and Quick Do Their Thing Again in the Shootout
March 21, 2011 By
Well, the Kings are getting better as the homestand rolls along.
Zero points on Thursday, one point Saturday and (finally) two points tonight. The games are also getting longer – going from regulation vs. the Blues to needing overtime against the Ducks…and then (finally) downing the Flames via a shootout.
In a game that was set up [...]
Calgary Flames at LA Kings – Revisiting a Rivalry
March 21, 2011 By
For fans that have only been following the Kings since their move downtown to Staples Center, tonight’s game doesn’t mean much – other than the two points at stake in the Western Conference.
However, for long time fans, a game against the Flames stirs emotions from nearly 20 years ago when Calgary versus Los Angeles was [...]
Kings FINALLY Win in Calgary – Canadian Video Feed
February 6, 2011 By
They brought an 0-10-0 record into the Saddledome.
And the Kings left Calgary with a 4-3 victory via a shootout.
Here are some highlights via the Canadian feed…
Earlier in the week I said they need to get 15 points on the road trip. So far, so good. That’s five points in the first three games.
Now, they come [...]
Word Association with Theo Fleury
February 5, 2011 By
When you think Flames vs. Kings it’s hard not to conjure up an image of Theo Fleury.
He brought more passion to a single game of hockey than some players bring in an entire season. Over multiple teams in a career that lasted more than 1,000 games in the NHL, he epitomized the line ‘You hate [...]
LA Kings Players on Calgary Captain Jarome Iginla
February 5, 2011 By
It’s February, which means the hockey world is alive with rumors everywhere you turn.
Sure, there are plenty of stories out there suggesting Jarome Iginla, the Calgary Flames captain, is coming to LA. However, if you don’t want to believe their GM – who has said he won’t be trading him – at least know this, [...]
Post Practice Comments – Kyle Clifford
December 10, 2010 By
Here’s some thoughts from Kyle Clifford after the Kings practice this afternoon…
MM: A goal and a fight last night versus Calgary. What was the highlight of the night?
KC: We got the win. I think that’s the most important thing. It’s always fun to win and it’s an added bonus when you score a goal.
MM: It [...]
Iginla and other Flames on Sutter as the next Kings coach
By now you’ve probably read our ‘Making the case for Darryl Sutter’ article posted earlier today. Now, how about a trip up to Calgary to see what a few of the guys surrounding Sutter’s former team are saying…
- Flames assistant captain, and former Kings center, Craig Conroy shares a story about Sutter than ends [...]