From Drew Doughty to Justin Williams, and throughout the Kings lineup, there used to be a tremendous amount of hate for the Vancouver Canucks – and the player’s didn’t hide it. Now, with two Stanley Cups under their belt and without Max Lapierre and his horrible chirping efforts gone from B.C., we’re not so sure the […]
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Things You May Not Know: Canucks-Kings Edition
Just a few years ago, many of the Kings players were quick to point out it wasn’t nearby Anaheim Ducks that were their biggest rival, but rather the San Jose Sharks and Vancouver Canucks who were their biggest rival. There was serious hatred on both sides of the Kings-Canucks battles, especially after the teams met […]
Brad Richardson likes Tortorella, laughs off Doughty
It almost seems automatic. Player leaves a team, returns to face his former club, then scores against them. Take Brad Richardson, for example. As a member of the Kings, he relished every opportunity to play the Colorado Avalanche, who originally drafted him in 2003 before trading him to Los Angeles five years later. After signing a free agent […]
Morning skate report – Brad Richardson on pressure of Game 3
Comments from Brad Richardson following the Kings’ morning skate in advance of Game 3 vs. the Chicago Blackhawks… On if there is added pressure from missing guys in the lineup: “No not really, just try to play your game. Obviously we want them in the line up, he’s a great player and hopefully he’s back […]
Brad Richardson on if he’s a prick to play against
On his feelings about playing last night: “I felt a little rough at the start. Haven’t played in awhile so I didn’t feel great, but i thought my legs came under me as I got going. I don’t think it was nerves, more excitement.” On San Jose’s overall play and physicality: “We’ve played them a […]