Why Simon Gagne Was Always the Kings’ Best 2011 UFA Option
Posted by More Cowbell on July 2, 2011 · 5 Comments
Some are suggesting that this was plan B, after Brad Richards, and is merely satisfactory. I actually think it is nothing short of ideal.
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The Kovalchuk Problem, Part 3: The NeverEnding Story
Posted by More Cowbell on August 19, 2010 · 3 Comments
Comparisons to even the Lord of the Rings trilogy would not quite do justice to the length of the Kovalchuk saga, and it may be better reflected in four part series. Or more. At this point, who knows.
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Midsummer Night’s Scream: July/August Freak Out Session
Posted by More Cowbell on August 5, 2010 · 1 Comment
The fact that it is ONLY August does not quell the concerns about the current status of the Kings’ roster.
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Matt Greene Out Until At Least November: Time to Shop for D
Posted by More Cowbell on July 30, 2010 · 1 Comment
It seems there is no possible way Greene will be ready for the start of the season, and this leaves the already thin defensive roster practically in a state of emergency.
Filed under Blog Posts · Tagged with aaron ward, Alec Martinez, andy sutton, Dean Lombardi, Drew Doughty, Free Agency, jake muzzin, johan fransson, Jonathan Bernier, kim johnsson, Kings, LAKings, Los Angeles Kings, NHL, thomas hickey, tomas kaberle, voynov, willie mitchell
The Days of Alexander Frolov Are Finally Behind Us; Ponikarovsky a King
Posted by More Cowbell on July 28, 2010 · 2 Comments
Note to NY Rangers fans: Remember Nikolai Zherdev? I hope you liked him. My guess is that Frolov will be the 2nd coming of his Russian comrade, only slower. Much slower.
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Lombardi’s Eleven
Posted by Sources Close to Bailey on July 24, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Let’s remember, we are looking at the ultimate heist (or hoist?): the Stanley Cup. It’s going to take some sacrifice to pull off, but the reward will be something that live in movie, er, hockey lore forever.
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The Kovalchuk Problem, Part 2: From Russia With Love
Posted by More Cowbell on July 4, 2010 · Leave a Comment
It’s July 4, and about the most American tradition we have is checking the news to see if our local professional ice hockey team has signed the coveted free agent European forward… er.. OK well at least James Bond is Ameri.. what?
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Let’s Talk ROI – How Much Are Players Paid Per Goal Scored?
Posted by More Cowbell on June 18, 2010 · 3 Comments
There are many factors to take into account when looking at the worth and value of NHL players. This article will do none of that. We are only talking about goals, goals, and goals.
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