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Last week the Anaheim Ducks had KISS Night and it struck me that KISS was the perfect band for the Ducks: they suck, they're over-commercialized and their fans eat it up because they're idiots.  Then I started thinking about other metal bands and who they'd best represent.  I'm not really into hard rock (Matt & Kim 4 lyfe!) but my old roommate Megalodon is a loser who thinks metal makes him cooler (it doesn't) so I had him chip in and help out.  Here goes:

Atlanta Thrashers- Lynyrd Skynyrd

A pretty good Southern band that was done in by a tragic accident; for some reason they're still around.

 

Boston Bruins- Dropkick Murphys

Not really, but I just like to think that there is some guy living in Boston who hates the Dropkick Murphys and every time he hears "Shipping Up to Boston" he dies a little inside.  Jesus Christ guys, we get that you like Boston, now write more songs about rats getting drunk.

 

Buffalo Sabres- The Glitterati

A pretty good group done in by their ridiculous uniforms/name.

 

Calgary Flames- Queen

Obviously.

 

Carolina Hurricanes- Edgar Winter Group

Both are led by a weird looking albino.

 

Chicago Blackhawks- The Runaways

There are a lot of pussies in this group.

 

Colorado Avalanche- Pearl Jam

Remember how Pearl Jam was really good and everyone loved them, then they started sucking and everyone stopped listening to them, and then they got good again but no one cared? 

 

Columbus Blue Jackets- Great White

They've always sucked and they murdered one of their fans.

Star-divide

Detroit Red Wings-Metallica

They've been the biggest group in the world for a very long time and it almost makes up for the fact that they're all whiny little bitches.  Plus they dive.

 

Edmonton Oilers- Rush

The only thing that exceeds this band's level of suck is their fans' insistence that they're actually good.

 

Florida Panthers- Buchcherry

Who?  Oh yeah, I think I remember them.  I guess they're OK.

 

Lemmy- God

It's a trick question.

 

Los Angeles Kings- Neil Young

They have been around forever in a lot of different forms and they've all sucked.  Their Achilles' Heel (goaltending/ lack of singing ability) will always doom them.

 

Minnesota Wild- Pink Floyd

Jesus Christ are they boring.  WHAT THE HELL IS THIS SHIT, ACTUALLY DO SOMETHING!!!

 

Montreal Canadiens- Danzig

Angry little people everywhere.

 

Nashville Predators- Nickelback

They apparently have fans but fuck if I've ever met one.

 

New Jersey Devils- Styx

I've always liked them because of their frontman but I don't tell anyone.  The people who like them are probably really lame.  Like me.

 

New York Islanders- Cannibal Corpse

Haha, the fuck is this shit?

 

New York Rangers- Motley Crue

They're really popular and get a lot of press, but they really only have like 2 good songs.  If you find someone that actually likes them, you should probably get away from them because they have chlamydia.

 

Ottawa Senators- Trust

Have you ever heard of a good French hard rock band?  Me neither.

 

Philadelphia Flyers- Andrew WK

You think they're awesome because they're ridiculous but it kind of loses its luster when you realize they're serious.

 

Phoenix Coyotes- Metal Skool

Not so much a real band as a pale imitation of something that kinda sucked in the first place.

 

Pittsburgh Penguins- Kings of Leon

It's hard to tell who's more annoying: the bandwagoners who only like them now that they're popular, or the losers who won't shut up about how they once saw them in a honky tonk bar back in '99.

 

San Jose Sharks- Judas Priest

They're really good so people just kind of ignore that their star is as queer as the day is long.

 

St. Louis Blues- Alice Cooper

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Tampa Bay Lightning- Focus

They're kind of a one-hit wonder but that one hit was really good.  (Hocus Pocus rules.)

 

Toronto Maple Leafs- Rolling Stones

For some reason they think they're still relevant even though their last good song came out in the '60s.

 

Vancouver Canucks- Cream

You'd think they'd be a lot better when you look at their roster but they never seem to do anything good.

 

Washington Capitals- The Scorpions!

I love them even though none of them can speak English.

 

Update:

Dallas Stars- Skid Row

So inconsequential I forget they exist!

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GAWD DAMN IS THIS A GREAT LIST..SOME OF MY FAVS:

Nashville Predators- Nickelback

They apparently have fans but fuck if I’ve ever met one.

muahahahahaha

and

Minnesota Wild- Pink Floyd

Jesus Christ are they boring. WHAT THE HELL IS THIS SHIT, ACTUALLY DO SOMETHING!!!

this can also apply to the dallas stars who u forgot

me and Brendan Mikkelson have a bromance happening...i hold his penis while he pees

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 1, 2009 8:18 AM PST reply actions  

Whoops! Oh well, who gives a fuck about the Dallas Stars.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Dec 1, 2009 8:25 AM PST up reply actions  

ive been saying that for years

me and Brendan Mikkelson have a bromance happening...i hold his penis while he pees

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 1, 2009 8:32 AM PST up reply actions  

Amen, brotha!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 9:20 AM PST up reply actions  

It’s hard to tell who’s more annoying: the bandwagoners who only like them now that they’re popular, or the losers who won’t shut up about how they once saw them in a honky tonk bar back in ’99.

i hate the losers who wont shut up more..its the same burnout indie or methalhead…whos 30 still working at best buy or some other place were they sell music and gives the bandwagoner (either a young teenie bopper who barely figured out how to jack off or a middle aged man trying to be hip) that stupid smirk when he brings his kings of leon cd up to the counter..then goes and laughs all nite with his friends about how lame that they bought it…yea great u found out about some fuckin band when they were working bars so the fuck what? while you were busy wasting time in some piece of shit bar(being in a band ive seen them all) the assholes your making fun of probally got real jobs or are about to go to college..while youll be stuck in retail or fast food your whole fuckin life….serving other people…fuck you…u piece of shit…and give me a number five without mayo and extra onions and dont spit in my food or ill shove my foot so far up your ass it will touch the back of your teeth!!!

me and Brendan Mikkelson have a bromance happening...i hold his penis while he pees

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 1, 2009 8:32 AM PST reply actions  

being in a band i see both extremes.,…the bandwagoners and the “im too cool for this”….so i got a real hard on for this subject

me and Brendan Mikkelson have a bromance happening...i hold his penis while he pees

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 1, 2009 8:34 AM PST up reply actions  

I’m scrolling down going "do I really want to see what comment he has for the Sharks’ … but I must like torture, so I continued … it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be tho … you’re slipping … :)

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Dec 1, 2009 8:41 AM PST reply actions  

On behalf of Kings fans, I would like to congratulate you for jinxing the Ducks last weekend. That was awesome!

Stanley Cups won: Raymond Bourque 1 - Marty McSorley 2. Suck it, Chowderhead!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Dec 1, 2009 8:44 AM PST up reply actions  

hey!!! I’m not a jinx!!! It was just bad timing … that’s all (sheesh Earl is gonna ban me from posting on the Ducks posts if people keep saying that)

ugh!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Dec 1, 2009 9:10 AM PST up reply actions  

This was awesome, RK. Nice job by you and Megalodon. And I’d rather the Kings be Neil Young than those pussies David Crosby & Grahm Nash…

Stanley Cups won: Raymond Bourque 1 - Marty McSorley 2. Suck it, Chowderhead!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Dec 1, 2009 8:43 AM PST reply actions  

Fucking fantastic

Good shit, Rudy. Strong contender for BoC post of the year. Godamn hilarious.

by I.C. Wiener on Dec 1, 2009 8:48 AM PST reply actions  

Yeah, this is so awesome (plus I’m so lazy) I don’t dare following this up with a Ducks gameday post.

Besides, all I was going to say was this: “Tonight the Ducks try to do something they did zero times in October and only one time in November: get a win against a Pacific Division team.”

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 9:24 AM PST up reply actions  

Tonight the Ducks try to do something they did zero times in October and only one time in November: get a win against a Pacific Division team

aww shit really…damn

need to think positive…fuck

me and Brendan Mikkelson have a bromance happening...i hold his penis while he pees

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 1, 2009 9:28 AM PST up reply actions  

I was also going to run with this picture — seems kind of fitting now that the Ducks and Kings have somewhat traded places.

Plus it’s holiday season — Santa suit fits right in. :)

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 10:00 AM PST up reply actions  

such a great movie

LOOK AT THAT S CAR GO!

hahahaha i laugh like some kind of retarded kid everytime I hear that line

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by IAmJoe on Dec 1, 2009 11:10 AM PST up reply actions  

or .."where i come from if we wanted a jacuzzi we had to fart in the hot tub!!

me and Brendan Mikkelson have a bromance happening...i hold his penis while he pees

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 1, 2009 11:13 AM PST up reply actions  

my fav

is the quart of blood technique

by Mike in OC on Dec 1, 2009 4:05 PM PST up reply actions  

id like to the think the ducks sucked this year because 2 old white guys made a 1 dollar bet and schemed to “trade places” with the ducks and the kings…not because we just suck…

“this is pcp…do u know what this does to children!!!” winthorpe!!!

me and Brendan Mikkelson have a bromance happening...i hold his penis while he pees

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 1, 2009 4:21 PM PST up reply actions  

Yup, all an elaborate bet made by the hockey gods.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 4:23 PM PST up reply actions  

well winthorpe and billy ray valetine come out on top so..maybe that means it will be the first ducks-kings playoffs…i woudl hate the kings to make the playoffs but if it means we do then…fuck ill roll with that

me and Brendan Mikkelson have a bromance happening...i hold his penis while he pees

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 1, 2009 4:25 PM PST up reply actions  

And so the Trading Places bet is on!!!

The Ducks and Kings will meet in the playoffs this year!

I deliver high-quality H2O

by The Waterboy on Dec 1, 2009 4:49 PM PST up reply actions  

get a win against a Pacific Division team

ouch! has to hurt typing that

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Dec 1, 2009 9:32 AM PST up reply actions  

Typing it is easy. Watching it happen? That’s a little tougher.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 9:46 AM PST up reply actions  

Then I started thinking about other metal bands and who they’d best represent

I wouldn’t exactly call Neil Young “metal”. But then I guess this applies too…because for a while there you couldn’t really call the Kings an NHL team either.

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by SK eleven on Dec 1, 2009 9:13 AM PST reply actions  

muhahahaha

me and Brendan Mikkelson have a bromance happening...i hold his penis while he pees

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 1, 2009 9:17 AM PST up reply actions  

Well played…

Stanley Cups won: Raymond Bourque 1 - Marty McSorley 2. Suck it, Chowderhead!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Dec 1, 2009 9:37 AM PST up reply actions  

I dunno, “Old Man” shreds it pretty hard. Also, great list.

by Donzo on Dec 1, 2009 9:49 AM PST up reply actions  

Well, give the Ducks credit for persistence, I suppose. From Bob McKenzie’s Twitter:

Anaheim puts Erik Christensen on waivers. That’s all, folks.

He forgot to include the word “again”, though.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 9:48 AM PST reply actions  

seriously, this guy is going to kill himself. hopefully he doesn’t read this blog for tips on the art of suicide!

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by SK eleven on Dec 1, 2009 10:04 AM PST up reply actions  

I don’t know why we keep doing this to him. The guy was playing so well. This just furthers my theory that Murray is walking around in the dark hoping he bumps into the Cup.

by Daniel AC on Dec 1, 2009 10:20 AM PST up reply actions  

Maybe he was hoping that little bit of good play from him would be enough to get him a trade instead of waivers again. Guess not.

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by SK eleven on Dec 1, 2009 10:23 AM PST up reply actions  

Hey, either write your own gameday post to talk about the Ducks or shut the hell up.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Dec 1, 2009 10:30 AM PST up reply actions  

did you miss Earl saying this …

Yeah, this is so awesome (plus I’m so lazy) I don’t dare following this up with a Ducks gameday post.

… guess you’ll have to listen to them … :)

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Dec 1, 2009 10:33 AM PST up reply actions  

Oh yeah, uh, so Scuderi’s out, I guess. And Smyth — it’ll be kind of like if the Kings had no offseason, I suppose.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 10:39 AM PST up reply actions  

Plus, Arthur does the gameday posts and I do the recaps. There is one coming, I’m just trying to engage with the community more Rudy.

by Daniel AC on Dec 1, 2009 2:10 PM PST up reply actions  

I’m just mad that no Kings fans read this site.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Dec 1, 2009 3:56 PM PST up reply actions  

i tried to recruit my brother the kings fan for you…ill give it another try…i got another old drummer also….uh nevermind im starting to think this isnt helping

me and Brendan Mikkelson have a bromance happening...i hold his penis while he pees

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 1, 2009 4:01 PM PST up reply actions  

I’m just mad that no Kings fans read this site.

Hey now!

Stanley Cups won: Raymond Bourque 1 - Marty McSorley 2. Suck it, Chowderhead!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Dec 1, 2009 4:09 PM PST up reply actions  

I know what you’re saying, but I never assume a Kings fan can read.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 4:11 PM PST up reply actions  

Kevin Y, Dodger BlueBalls and I are chopped liver?

by Nut on Dec 1, 2009 8:24 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

welcome to the BoC … :)

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Dec 1, 2009 6:31 PM PST up reply actions  

I look forward to your second post, in 2011.

Because I use mouthwash. And sometimes, I floss.

by brokenyard on Dec 1, 2009 7:01 PM PST up reply actions  

Thanks Ang!

Sorry Brokenyard – in typical female fashion, now that I’ve gotten going, there’s no shutting me up.

by Lilly on Dec 1, 2009 7:51 PM PST up reply actions  

Yay! Another Kings fan! Welcome to the BoC and thanks for helping us represent!

2009-10 Kings Hockey: Delivering Milk Steaks from the Meat Train at an arena near you!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Dec 1, 2009 8:44 PM PST up reply actions  

Now that the Ducks are looking up at us Kings in the standings, we need y’all to represent! Welcome aboard!

Fuck you, Denis Gauthier. You suck at hockey... and life.
Get out of LA and never come back. Or sign with Anaheim... PLEASE??

by Kevin Y on Dec 1, 2009 11:28 PM PST up reply actions  

dont worry ck..rudy didnt get his morning load from his boyfriend..hes a little agitated

me and Brendan Mikkelson have a bromance happening...i hold his penis while he pees

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 1, 2009 10:47 AM PST up reply actions  

It’s okay…I figured it was an attack on Earl, not me.

but just to add fuel to the fire…

GO DUCKS!!! :-P

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by SK eleven on Dec 1, 2009 11:02 AM PST up reply actions  

that’s funny … :)

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Dec 1, 2009 11:04 AM PST up reply actions  

You must have the biggest hard on for this guy….

I deliver high-quality H2O

by The Waterboy on Dec 1, 2009 5:03 PM PST up reply actions  

Edmonton Oilers- Rush

The only thing that exceeds this band’s level of suck is their fans’ insistence that they’re actually good.

By far my favorite, considering the psychotic level of some crazy Rush fans I’ve encountered.

"Concentration, not strength." - Gordon Bombay

by Wild Wing on Dec 1, 2009 10:18 AM PST reply actions  

sorry as a fellow bass player have to respect Geddy Lee…his singing sucks balls but his creativness and sounds he could get out of that bass is in a leauge of its own..creative in his song making too…but the singing i think always prevented them from being better

me and Brendan Mikkelson have a bromance happening...i hold his penis while he pees

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 1, 2009 10:27 AM PST up reply actions  

I think Detroit is more like Europe. Buncha wacky Swedes.

And clearly, Dallas is The Fabulous Thunderbirds. A hit once, everyone realizes they suck now, and wonder where the hell they went to.

by mepex on Dec 1, 2009 10:37 AM PST reply actions  

And the proper Canucks- Eric Claption marriage is Blind Faith. Clapton, Ginger Baker and Steve Winwood. Only one or two good songs. Cream actually kicked ass, although their reunion at Royal Albert Hall was a mess.

by mepex on Dec 1, 2009 10:39 AM PST reply actions  

New York Islanders- Cannibal Corpse

Haha, the fuck is this shit?

Hahaha.

Because I use mouthwash. And sometimes, I floss.

by brokenyard on Dec 1, 2009 11:39 AM PST reply actions  

Oh and the Columbus/Great White thing made me cringe.

Because I use mouthwash. And sometimes, I floss.

by brokenyard on Dec 1, 2009 11:42 AM PST up reply actions  

And on the subject of Columbus, I just realized I had a dream last night that they changed their name to the Columbus Blue Ducks, because of some dispute with them and the St. Louis Blues having similar names, and that it made no sense because now they were using our mascot and it still retained the word “Blue”.

Just thought you all should know about that.

Because I use mouthwash. And sometimes, I floss.

by brokenyard on Dec 1, 2009 11:45 AM PST up reply actions  

are you coming down with the flu?? :)

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Dec 1, 2009 11:50 AM PST up reply actions  

No, why?

Because I use mouthwash. And sometimes, I floss.

by brokenyard on Dec 1, 2009 12:12 PM PST up reply actions  

How are none of you realizing what the greatest part of this post was!!!!!!
Can you say AirHeads!!!!!
One of the greatest comedies of all time!

Lemmy- God

It’s a trick question


I deliver high-quality H2O

by The Waterboy on Dec 1, 2009 3:07 PM PST reply actions  

Also…..
I hereby invoke the Sarah Palin curse on you!!!!!

I deliver high-quality H2O

by The Waterboy on Dec 1, 2009 3:14 PM PST up reply actions  

Now it makes sense that I’m a lifelong Kings/Neil Young fan. And I saw KISS at The Forum when I was thirteen.

by TheChemist on Dec 1, 2009 4:10 PM PST reply actions  

My dad is a HUGE Neil Young fan (I can’t stress the HUGE part enough), but he’ll be rooting for the Ducks tonight. They don’t always go hand in hand. :)

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by SK eleven on Dec 1, 2009 4:30 PM PST up reply actions  

These are very, eerily accurate. Props on noticing the similarities between Alice Cooper and Andy Murray, as well as for the Red Wings. Metallica is fucking awesome!!!! Although I think you should lose points for the Blue Jackets thing. That was just sad.

Nashville Predators- Nickelback
They apparently have fans but fuck if I’ve ever met one.

I’m sorta a Nickelback fan. And you’ve met me. So… FUCK!!!

Also, I don’t know who the fuck Neil Young is.

Fuck you, Denis Gauthier. You suck at hockey... and life.
Get out of LA and never come back. Or sign with Anaheim... PLEASE??

by Kevin Y on Dec 1, 2009 4:42 PM PST reply actions  

Oh wait, I thought Sleek posted this. Okay, never mind, you haven’t met me yet.

So, fuck me I guess >.<

Screw the edit button I guess, where’s the delete button?

Fuck you, Denis Gauthier. You suck at hockey... and life.
Get out of LA and never come back. Or sign with Anaheim... PLEASE??

by Kevin Y on Dec 1, 2009 4:44 PM PST up reply actions  

ha ha !

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Dec 1, 2009 4:46 PM PST up reply actions  

Guess I didn’t see “KINGS gameday” at the top of the damn post.

And I usually expect Sleek to do the BoC gameday posts due to Rudy’s overall laziness and/or ability to make Ducks fans do whatever the fuck he wants.

Fuck you, Denis Gauthier. You suck at hockey... and life.
Get out of LA and never come back. Or sign with Anaheim... PLEASE??

by Kevin Y on Dec 1, 2009 4:48 PM PST up reply actions  

you forgot Earl is equally as lazy when he can get away with it … :)

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Dec 1, 2009 4:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Aren’t you the jinxed one?

I believe Early secretly isnt doing gameday because now you will post on the Kings and make them lose…..

So, please, post :0)

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by The Waterboy on Dec 1, 2009 4:51 PM PST up reply actions  

I am not a jinx!!!

and ha ha! very funny … :)

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Dec 1, 2009 4:52 PM PST up reply actions  

Not so fast. I don’t think Ang’s renowned jinxing abilities have the power to overcome Steve Buscemi and Sarah Palin images being posted on the Gameday Thread. I believe the Dux are karmically fuq’d now…

Stanley Cups won: Raymond Bourque 1 - Marty McSorley 2. Suck it, Chowderhead!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Dec 1, 2009 5:39 PM PST up reply actions  

back up! renowned?? ugh!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Dec 1, 2009 6:25 PM PST up reply actions  

hahahaha

there is no gravity, the world just sucks.

by tu madre on Dec 2, 2009 8:04 AM PST up reply actions  

I believe the Dux are karmically fuq’d now…

Maybe not — Sammy Pahlsson scored a goal tonight. Could be a good omen.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 6:27 PM PST up reply actions  

your singing to the chior

I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable.
-Jim Morrison

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 2, 2009 8:15 AM PST up reply actions  

I think you should lose points for the Blue Jackets thing. That was just sad.

Doesn’t mean I didn’t laugh repeatedly about it throughout the day.

And it’s true, Rudy used to be the lazy one, but I’m taking full advantage of the whole “Trading Places” theme.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 5:07 PM PST up reply actions  

That’s some brilliant stuff, Rudy.

I secretly hope Sharks face the Kings in post season this spring, just so I can read your previews.

by Ivano M on Dec 1, 2009 5:16 PM PST reply actions  

Angry little people everywhere.

Ahahaa. AHAHAHAHAAAAAAA. I don’t know how you keep outdoing yourself, but well done, sir!

Erm, and as for why people don’t post here. It’s not you, Rudy. I blame the Duck taint. Most Kings fans don’t want to come within 5,000 internet miles of Quackers. Too bad, they’re missing a lot of wonderfully universal Hayward hate and great chances for trash-talk. Plus, we can make fun of Spade’s latest bromance, which is canonical, right?

Vodka is my copilot

by Niesy on Dec 1, 2009 7:00 PM PST reply actions  

I do agree, though, this is a Duck-heavy blog, which is a shame, because Rudy is fun to read even though I have absolutely zero-interest in the Kings.

Because I use mouthwash. And sometimes, I floss.

by brokenyard on Dec 1, 2009 7:03 PM PST up reply actions  

hey if us Sharks fans can put up with the Ducks stuff for our very few occasional posts, the Kings fans can … plus

they are funny as hell .. :)

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Dec 1, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions  

I blame the Duck taint.

Not the only thing the Ducks have tainted for Kings fans.

:)

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 7:32 PM PST up reply actions  

You cling to that this year, just as hard as you can. :D

Vodka is my copilot

by Niesy on Dec 1, 2009 8:07 PM PST up reply actions  

Good luck prying it from our hot, cooked, marinated thighs!

Because I use mouthwash. And sometimes, I floss.

by brokenyard on Dec 1, 2009 10:20 PM PST up reply actions  

Ew. I think you have permanently ruined Duck Confit.

Not Duck l’Orange though.

Vodka is my copilot

by Niesy on Dec 3, 2009 4:27 PM PST up reply actions  

For every guy who drinks out of that, know that there is a rumor out there that a long time ago, somebody pissed in it after he won it. Just saying, I think the Kings are aware of this and are trying their hardest to not win it because they don’t want to not drink out of it and people start wondering why they hate tradition.

Fuck you, Denis Gauthier. You suck at hockey... and life.
Get out of LA and never come back. Or sign with Anaheim... PLEASE??

by Kevin Y on Dec 1, 2009 11:30 PM PST up reply actions  

Decent PK early for the Ducks — that was crucial.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 7:42 PM PST reply actions  

Oof — well, so much for that.

Shots are 7-1 Kings early. Parse with the goal.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 7:46 PM PST up reply actions  

Argh, another R2 penalty in the offensive zone

by g r a c e on Dec 1, 2009 7:57 PM PST up reply actions  

Well, there’s always January, I suppose.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 7:59 PM PST up reply actions  

No Fox Sports Prime Ticket in San Diego means no televised action for me to follow tonight. But I suppose the lack of Haywardisms could be a service to the community in disguise…

Stanley Cups won: Raymond Bourque 1 - Marty McSorley 2. Suck it, Chowderhead!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Dec 1, 2009 7:58 PM PST reply actions  

Yeah, you’re better off — first replay after Williams’ goal was the “missed call” on some broken stick.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 8:01 PM PST up reply actions  

I even tried to use the Watch Live feature on yahoo.com, but it says the game is not available for viewing in this area. I suppose I could resort to listening to the radio feed while I envision Daryl Evans busting a perpetual bicept flex in Nick Nickson’s face…

Stanley Cups won: Raymond Bourque 1 - Marty McSorley 2. Suck it, Chowderhead!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Dec 1, 2009 8:13 PM PST up reply actions  

g r a c e . . .

Stanley Cups won: Raymond Bourque 1 - Marty McSorley 2. Suck it, Chowderhead!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Dec 1, 2009 8:23 PM PST up reply actions  

Ha! Don’t be too grateful, it only means you have to put up with Hayward.

by g r a c e on Dec 1, 2009 8:29 PM PST up reply actions  

I’ve got your video muted with the Nickson/Evans audio playing. We’ll see how this syncs up during the second period. Thanks again!

2009-10 Kings Hockey: Delivering Milk Steaks from the Meat Train at an arena near you!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Dec 1, 2009 8:34 PM PST up reply actions  

After so many gems like “rescued by the plumbin’” I think I’d prefer to watch this on mute while my eardrums are bleeding…

Vodka is my copilot

by Niesy on Dec 1, 2009 8:16 PM PST up reply actions  

Wooo! Mother streakin’ Perry!

by g r a c e on Dec 1, 2009 8:04 PM PST reply actions  

Was that legal? Perry’s streak continues, apparently — and like a lot of it, comes when the Ducks are trailing.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 8:04 PM PST reply actions  

Yeah, it was an ugly ugly goal, but I’m not going to complain about the timing of it. I mean, it’s hard to gripe about Ducks only scoring when trailing when they get behind so early in games.

by g r a c e on Dec 1, 2009 8:07 PM PST up reply actions  

No, it’s nice, but for the most part, the Kings are playing way better than the supposedly desperate Ducks. Can’t fall into old habits again if they want to turn this season around.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 8:10 PM PST up reply actions  

I’m with you there. It’s been a forgettable period for Ducks fans.

by g r a c e on Dec 1, 2009 8:14 PM PST up reply actions  

Well, we’ll see if the make-up call pays off, and if so then for how long…

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 8:17 PM PST up reply actions  

That was definetly a make up
call. We will need a make up running of your goalie to reciprocate

by Nut on Dec 1, 2009 8:28 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

Just don’t send our Jonas to the hospital, too.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 8:34 PM PST up reply actions  

Well, it was supposedly “magical hands” that got it done…but I thought it was a lucky deflection off a daintily-pointed foot? Oh, Haywad!

Vodka is my copilot

by Niesy on Dec 1, 2009 8:11 PM PST up reply actions  

I’m a big fan of your copilot, Niesy…

Stanley Cups won: Raymond Bourque 1 - Marty McSorley 2. Suck it, Chowderhead!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Dec 1, 2009 8:24 PM PST up reply actions  

It gets it done. Yesh!

BTW, this is how I deal with the Ducks feed in the intermission.

Vodka is my copilot

by Niesy on Dec 1, 2009 8:32 PM PST up reply actions  

How about this:

Washington Capitals- Limp Bizkit

There’s some talent there, but none of it changes the fact that they are lead by an insufferable blowhard douchebag….

(Drew Doughty’s knees should be very happy he plays in the East)

by yeah_eric on Dec 1, 2009 8:30 PM PST reply actions  

Dustin Brown is making Jonas Hiller look like Bobby Luongo on this PP…

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by DodgerBlueBalls on Dec 1, 2009 8:41 PM PST reply actions  

ZOMG a bad-angle shot is stopped! Again! Amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing

Until it’s 3-1 Wwwwoooooooooooooot

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by Niesy on Dec 1, 2009 8:42 PM PST reply actions  

Jones is going to be cruising the California Adventure parking lot in his windowless van after tonight’s game…

2009-10 Kings Hockey: Delivering Milk Steaks from the Meat Train at an arena near you!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Dec 1, 2009 8:43 PM PST up reply actions  

With his license plates all “1RANDY1”

Vodka is my copilot

by Niesy on Dec 1, 2009 8:43 PM PST up reply actions  

Now the Ducks will probably will play a strong shift, and I’ll sigh about delayed effort.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 8:44 PM PST up reply actions  

I guess not.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 8:46 PM PST up reply actions  

Sleek – off topic, but you never shared your thoughts after watching “BSG: The Plan.” I look forward to your Caprican disertation soon!

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by DodgerBlueBalls on Dec 1, 2009 8:46 PM PST up reply actions  

I haven’t seen it but, I will venture a guess: Cylons heart their genocide, are incredibly boring

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by Niesy on Dec 1, 2009 8:48 PM PST up reply actions  

You left out the part about cranky Dean Stockwell having Mommy/Daddy issues. Probably from being abducted in Randy Jones basestar at one point in his childhood.

2009-10 Kings Hockey: Delivering Milk Steaks from the Meat Train at an arena near you!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Dec 1, 2009 8:51 PM PST up reply actions  

That Dean Stockwell stuff got more messed up than Greek tragedy with the Oedipal Ellen/Daniel/swirl whateva shiz and whatnot. Which is SAYING something.

I kinda felt like putting a gun to my head during the finale too. So I could relate. :/

Vodka is my copilot

by Niesy on Dec 1, 2009 8:55 PM PST up reply actions  

Oh yeah, I was smashed when I saw it — I should give it a sober re-go soon. But I vaguely remember it was fun.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 8:49 PM PST up reply actions  

And by “fun”, I mean sort of unnecessary — it didn’t put me in any rush to watch it again.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 8:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Good wood, Getzlaf…too bad he SWALLOWED UP THE SHOT

Ohhhhhh my.

Vodka is my copilot

by Niesy on Dec 1, 2009 9:00 PM PST reply actions  

Good wood, Getzlaf

I’ve gotta feeling Hayward repeats that phrase more than you or I would ever care to know about.

2009-10 Kings Hockey: Delivering Milk Steaks from the Meat Train at an arena near you!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Dec 1, 2009 9:04 PM PST up reply actions  

Whatever “living right” is, it shouldn’t be applied to a shitty-effort game like this one, Ahlers.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 9:01 PM PST reply actions  

God dammit Perry. You had the freedom to make douche plays.

Vodka is my copilot

by Niesy on Dec 1, 2009 9:05 PM PST reply actions  

Very nice one-timer by the Cotton Gin right there

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by DodgerBlueBalls on Dec 1, 2009 9:06 PM PST reply actions  

Cotton Gin shows his upside — Spade must feel conflicted right now.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 9:06 PM PST reply actions  

Spade must feel conflicted right now.

Where is our resident Dux Thespian right now? Surely he wouldn’t pass up the opportunity to live blog during an epic tilt such as this?

2009-10 Kings Hockey: Delivering Milk Steaks from the Meat Train at an arena near you!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Dec 1, 2009 9:10 PM PST up reply actions  

He only comes to BoC when he’s stealing internet — he’s probably texted me ten times this game, though. Last one said “God Eminger u suck”.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 9:12 PM PST up reply actions  

Well, glad to hear that Spade’s with us in spirit.

This one is for your second intermission viewing pleasure, Niesy. Careful though, the volume on the clip totally outta wack.

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by DodgerBlueBalls on Dec 1, 2009 9:16 PM PST up reply actions  

Awwww, thank you! That warms the cockles of my heart. You wouldn’t know to look at him, but Bernie could punch out your goalie if he wanted to.

Vernon needs an Emmy, though. A daytime one.

Vodka is my copilot

by Niesy on Dec 1, 2009 9:20 PM PST up reply actions  

Drew Doughty! You both a) keep your head up and b) keep your feet moving as you make your way up the ice! How do you manage this, you crazy freak of nature?

Vodka is my copilot

by Niesy on Dec 1, 2009 9:23 PM PST reply actions  

Well, to be fair, we do watch a good deal of Nick Boynton on this broadcast. :)

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 9:28 PM PST up reply actions  

You goddamn lucky leprechaun — typical Marchant awesome garbage!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 9:32 PM PST reply actions  

You had to make me watch the video of this, didn’t you g r a c e ? ! ?

2009-10 Kings Hockey: Delivering Milk Steaks from the Meat Train at an arena near you!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Dec 1, 2009 9:35 PM PST up reply actions  

Hey, it’s not like it’s been a whole lotta fun for me, either. :P

by g r a c e on Dec 1, 2009 9:39 PM PST up reply actions  

That might be Matt Beleskey’s first NHL point — too lazy to check. C’mon, Hayward. Be useful for once.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 9:37 PM PST up reply actions  

Thinking back to your Gameday post last Friday, Sleek – is there any chance we could mass-produce those rudykelly Corey Perry T-Shirts for sale as a BoC exclusive?

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by DodgerBlueBalls on Dec 1, 2009 9:32 PM PST reply actions  

That gameday post had a link back to the old source picture post — what happens between there and Cafe Press is all your business. If you really want to shoot Rudy some money, we could arrange a drop-off point. :)

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 9:35 PM PST up reply actions  

Oh wow, did you know Anze Kopitar = Corey Runthegoalie Perry? OBVSLY.

/bitter

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by Niesy on Dec 1, 2009 9:39 PM PST reply actions  

Easy on the copilot, Niesy…

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by DodgerBlueBalls on Dec 1, 2009 9:40 PM PST up reply actions  

Never a good idea. ;)

Vodka is my copilot

by Niesy on Dec 1, 2009 10:01 PM PST up reply actions  

Might have to change Artoo’s nickname to ARRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHtyukin.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 9:39 PM PST reply actions  

And “ARGH” for short.

by g r a c e on Dec 1, 2009 9:40 PM PST up reply actions  

Not sure if I should trust my memory on this, but I think Rob Niedermayer may have been the last Duck to get the ARGH2 hat trick.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 9:45 PM PST up reply actions  

hey you guys! how’s the game going?? :)

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Dec 1, 2009 9:40 PM PST reply actions  

Ang – can you say something good about the Ducks for us please?

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by DodgerBlueBalls on Dec 1, 2009 9:42 PM PST up reply actions  

you know … if I did that … and something happened … I might be banned for next game … :)

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Dec 1, 2009 9:47 PM PST up reply actions  

Way to stear clear of the bait, Ang ;-)

2009-10 Kings Hockey: Delivering Milk Steaks from the Meat Train at an arena near you!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Dec 1, 2009 9:49 PM PST up reply actions  

looking out for my best interest … :)

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Dec 1, 2009 9:50 PM PST up reply actions  

Come to gloat at your Sharks lead again?

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 9:43 PM PST up reply actions  

I wouldn’t gloat bout the Sharks … Milan scored twice against us … he’s playing good … Cheech (love the guy) is trying so hard .. :)

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Dec 1, 2009 9:45 PM PST up reply actions  

I heard Tiger Woods is looking for a driver. Do you think Dany Heatly is looking for some off-season employment?

2009-10 Kings Hockey: Delivering Milk Steaks from the Meat Train at an arena near you!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Dec 1, 2009 9:48 PM PST up reply actions  

ooOOOoo hanging out at Silver Seven huh?? … someone over there made a driving joke bout him too … :)

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Dec 1, 2009 9:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Damn Canadians! First they steal Mary Kate & Ashley’s virginity and now they go stealing my jokes, too!

2009-10 Kings Hockey: Delivering Milk Steaks from the Meat Train at an arena near you!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Dec 1, 2009 10:09 PM PST up reply actions  

Figures — it’s about that time of the game when the Ducks like to give up that soul-crushing goal.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 9:55 PM PST reply actions  

And the ending is typical, too. Ducks make a last minute push but come up short. Too little, too late.

by g r a c e on Dec 1, 2009 10:00 PM PST up reply actions  

Great game! Thanks again for hooking up the video feed!

2009-10 Kings Hockey: Delivering Milk Steaks from the Meat Train at an arena near you!

by DodgerBlueBalls on Dec 1, 2009 10:03 PM PST up reply actions  

And if that failed, you could probably find old tape of the Ducks-Blue Jackets game, that could have shown you the same ending.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 10:08 PM PST up reply actions  

Congrats to your Kings. Wish I could say more, but…yeah.

This is too late to be useful tonight, but if you’re ever in a similar bind, you should also check out justin.tv and ustream.tv (and freedocast?). Sometimes you can find more than one host for the feed — I’ve seen a couple of ustream feeds with high resolution.

by g r a c e on Dec 1, 2009 10:10 PM PST up reply actions  

Seen this game so many frickin’ times this season already. Back to the basement.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 10:00 PM PST up reply actions  

And back to Giguere, I suspect, though it’s tough to blame Hiller for 42 shots allowed. Wonder which coach gets to talk to Artyukhin tomorrow?

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 1, 2009 10:05 PM PST up reply actions  

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.

Dancing a bit, over here. Mr. Hayward, is Jon Quick the best goalie, or the bestest goalie evar? Discuss.

Vodka is my copilot

by Niesy on Dec 1, 2009 10:05 PM PST reply actions  

Well he did praise Quick quite a bit, whether I’m ok with that or that pisses me off is TBD

Because I use mouthwash. And sometimes, I floss.

by brokenyard on Dec 1, 2009 10:13 PM PST up reply actions  

He also said this in the third period after making another ridiculous save where Mike Brown almost could have been the hero:

“But this time, he was too Quick.”

Why Hayward, why?

"Concentration, not strength." - Gordon Bombay

by Wild Wing on Dec 1, 2009 10:39 PM PST up reply actions  

Oh, I would have stabbed my TV in the face had I heard this.

I remember Rudy or maybe it was one of the regular Kings commenters, griping (last year) about the Kings announcers saying “Quick! with the quick glove save!” and I was already extremely annoyed.

Because I use mouthwash. And sometimes, I floss.

by brokenyard on Dec 1, 2009 10:43 PM PST up reply actions  

"But this time, he was too Quick."

I don’t usually have a problem with Hayward, but when he said that I actually said “O God damn it, fuck you Hayward!” outloud. I think I’m starting to come around and see where all this hatred is coming from.

by JohnQPhats on Dec 2, 2009 8:10 AM PST up reply actions  

it doesnt take long………….he is super dueche.

there is no gravity, the world just sucks.

by tu madre on Dec 2, 2009 8:15 AM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Fuck this whole game

Complete shit effort. I like this Perry kid though.

Because I use mouthwash. And sometimes, I floss.

by brokenyard on Dec 1, 2009 10:14 PM PST reply actions  

Yup — this is the third time this season the Duck have allowed 40+ shots at home.

But don’t worry, Ducks are quickly back off on the road, where… aw crap, their last road win was on October Fucking 10th.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 2, 2009 8:27 AM PST up reply actions  

yea i had tried to convince myself that getting on the road would bring the guys closer to gether..also that “us against the world” mentality…but thats all bullshit..and i think i knew it from the start

I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable.
-Jim Morrison

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 2, 2009 8:33 AM PST up reply actions  

You know, I hate to sound bitter and all, but some sportswriters who are ignoring west coast hockey need to write a piece or 5 on the ridiculous reffing in Ducks games. Usually it’s bad, but this one was epically terrible. Plenty of crappy calls and non-calls, but the highlight is definitely Simmons holding/interfering with Marchant RIGHT NEXT to the ref, not letting him get back, leading to the defensive collapse that gave the Kings their 4th of the night. Also, any time someone falls near Artoo they’re blowing him for something, how about that “slash” where he knocked a lose stick out of the guys hands WHILE COMING DOWN TO PLAY THE PUCK. And then, 5 minutes later, I want to say it was Nokelainen who got his stick slashed in half while the puck was already gone, and no call? Plenty of that all game. Just ridiculous. This is a giant gleaming example of what the Ducks play through every game.

Sorry for the rant. The Kings did play a tough game and I don’t mean to detract from their effort. I’m just tired of this bullshit.

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by Bleys on Dec 1, 2009 10:54 PM PST reply actions  

I know what you mean. I used to referee for AYSO, so I understand what it’s like to be an official and making a bad call in an important game.

I also hate seeing a team work as hard as the Ducks did and not get a point out of it when maybe the game deserved to at least go into overtime. Am I bummed that the Kings beat the Ducks? No, since it’s not the players’ fault that the refs didn’t see what they did. That’s why the referees are employed. It’s not the players’ responsibility to call their own fouls, so the Kings simply played the game the way the refs were letting them.

That being said, the Ducks deserved a better fate tonight. As a fan of the Kings, I’m happy. As a fan of the game, maybe it’s not justice, especially with how tight the 4-12 seeds are. As a referee myself, I feel bad that bad non-calls had an impact on the outcome.

Fuck you, Denis Gauthier. You suck at hockey... and life.
Get out of LA and never come back. Or sign with Anaheim... PLEASE??

by Kevin Y on Dec 1, 2009 11:43 PM PST up reply actions  

Hey Bleys, just wanted to let you know that you’re out of your Goddamned head.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Dec 2, 2009 12:10 AM PST up reply actions  

Yeah, I’m with Rudy — refereeing wasn’t the problem tonight, the Ducks and their free access to the front of the net was.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 2, 2009 12:56 AM PST up reply actions  

Again, I’m not discounting the Kings’ effort. The Ducks gave them too many good chances, pretty weak in the defensive zone, and the Kings did a good job taking advantage. Caught out of position a few times, like that first goal. I just sort of snapped at the refs watching that ridiculousness though. Probably didn’t help with a terribly ignorant Kings fan behind me (he claimed that high-sticking penalty was a stupid ticky-tack call and called the Duck a pussy for grabbing his face after a stick blade hit it). I know the Ducks play on- and over- the edge often, but not to the amount they’re being blown down for, and the opponents generally are called looser because of their attention toward us. This is more of a critique of a constant problem, my outrage exacerbated by a few things I saw tonight. It might’ve changed the game a little, but probably not, and the Kings seemed to out hustle the Ducks at least through the first half of the game.

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by Bleys on Dec 2, 2009 1:17 AM PST up reply actions  

We had the same problem when we had Sean Avery, a lot of times he would get hooked or slashed and it wouldn’t get called because the refs would think it was either his fault or he was trying to create a call. Then he would get called for the smallest infraction. Your problem is your whole team has a Sean Avery reputation (for penalties, not mouth). Probably not going to get any better while you have Carlyle and Perry.

by Nut on Dec 2, 2009 6:55 AM PST up reply actions  

The non-calls were there, sure, but it didn’t really bother me tonight. The better team won.

Because I use mouthwash. And sometimes, I floss.

by brokenyard on Dec 2, 2009 6:44 AM PST up reply actions  

yea ill say it again…calls are rarely the problem…ducks got called a lot in the cup year but still won because of a superior PK…kill them off..get over it..play better work harder..I got more thoughts on this game here:

http://www.battleofcali.com/2009/12/2/1182150/thoughts-on-ducks-kings-part-1

I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable.
-Jim Morrison

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 2, 2009 7:21 AM PST up reply actions  

People are always gonna blame refs for the outcome of the game if the winning team scores a goal after a penalty isn’t called. Even if that goal came in the first period, where there’s so much time left in the game to get those goals back. No matter who the teams, that just the nature of sports.

Fuck you, Denis Gauthier. You suck at hockey... and life.
Get out of LA and never come back. Or sign with Anaheim... PLEASE??

by Kevin Y on Dec 2, 2009 7:18 AM PST up reply actions  

Probably right, but they also blew it when Perry hit Simmonds extremely late and only called a penalty on Simmonds after he lightly gloved Perry’s face and his head shot back like there was male genatalia behind it.

by Nut on Dec 2, 2009 12:55 AM PST up reply actions  

Was this game awesome? Or was it just me? I don’t know, but Quick is playing maybe the best hockey of his career right now. I know he gave up 3 goals tonight, 3 goals against Vancouver on Thursday, but he was pressured so much in the final 90 seconds, and with the Ducks on a 6-on-4 advantage also. He saved us that second point tonight.

I felt very nervous, but all in all, it was a very entertaining game to watch. Regardless of who ended up winning, worst part was Hayward complaining about the Kings second goal, which came shortly after Williams (who scored the goal) got away with a slashing call…. Hayward had a good argument, but that’s not the point.

Seriously, FOX let Hudler and Physioc go, and they kept this douchebag?

And when did Ahlers get the facial hair, anyway? It doesn’t look professional (but Parros makes him look like a baby).

Fuck you, Denis Gauthier. You suck at hockey... and life.
Get out of LA and never come back. Or sign with Anaheim... PLEASE??

by Kevin Y on Dec 1, 2009 11:39 PM PST reply actions  

Was this game awesome? Or was it just me?

Just you — it was damn formulaic for me. I appreciate you trying to point out positives and throwing things out like “Regardless of who ended up winning”, but you’re mistaking Anaheim for a team that has room for moral or intangible victories. Ducks needed to play a much better game tonight than they did.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 2, 2009 12:58 AM PST up reply actions  

Ducks needed to play a much better game tonight than they did.

Oh yeah, that’s only about 100% right.

Because I use mouthwash. And sometimes, I floss.

by brokenyard on Dec 2, 2009 6:46 AM PST up reply actions  

Hayward had a good argument, but that’s not the point.

It’s statements like this that make me oh so proud of my last fanpost.

Because I use mouthwash. And sometimes, I floss.

by brokenyard on Dec 2, 2009 6:50 AM PST up reply actions  

…it’s not the players’ responsibility to call their own fouls…

Oh, can you imagine??

by MN14 on Dec 2, 2009 1:54 AM PST reply actions  

I think it’s ultimate frisbee where they actually are supposed to. Could you imagine that in soccer? Would Thierry Henri actually called that handball that put them in the World Cup over the Rep. of Ireland? I doubt it. That’s why they have the refs. Not the players’ fault if they suck.

Fuck you, Denis Gauthier. You suck at hockey... and life.
Get out of LA and never come back. Or sign with Anaheim... PLEASE??

by Kevin Y on Dec 2, 2009 7:20 AM PST up reply actions  

great post mang.
I laughed, and laughed, then cried, farted, farted again, then shit my pants.

there is no gravity, the world just sucks.

by tu madre on Dec 2, 2009 7:46 AM PST reply actions  

that reminds me…u ever sneeze and fart at the same time? thats a weird experience…or better yet purposly do it to get away with the fart in a crowd of people?

theres always that one guy in the crowd who starts moving his eyes around and thinking “wait did that guy just fart”..you see his eyes moving around and your hoping to gawd he doesnt say somthing…but start thinking of excuses in case he does call you out…now this has never happened to me…i was told this story

I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable.
-Jim Morrison

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 2, 2009 7:52 AM PST up reply actions  

i have done the old sneezefart, the coughfart too.

as long as you dont get caught letting a ripe one go in a crowd is one of the best things. Watching other people react to your flatulence is very rewarding.

there is no gravity, the world just sucks.

by tu madre on Dec 2, 2009 8:09 AM PST up reply actions  

Just wanted to say that this was a hysterical post Rudy.

Calgary Flames- Queen

Obviously.

That is fucking amazing.

Here’s my video for today:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mlfwuz8KfNU
I’m sure a lot of you have already seen this, but I think it’s hysterical all the same.

The Kings played a good game and the Ducks played an average at best game. Thus the outcome. O well, always fun to watch a Kings vs Ducks game.

P.S. I was tempted to link one of my early short films, just because it features girl on girl action and I think that’s something most Ducks and Kings fans can agree is awesome. Maybe next time. I’ll save that for a loss that hurts a little bit worse then this. For some reason, this isn’t that bad.

by JohnQPhats on Dec 2, 2009 8:47 AM PST reply actions  

the good ole san diego gulls, bring em back. Anaheim needs an affiliate team anyways.

there is no gravity, the world just sucks.

by tu madre on Dec 2, 2009 8:51 AM PST up reply actions  

I thought we had a pretty sweet deal with the Pirates. I’ve heard that Portland has one of the best training programs in the AHL. It really does kind of suck that our rookies don’t have a home.

by JohnQPhats on Dec 2, 2009 9:14 AM PST up reply actions  

another detrement to our team yay!!!

I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable.
-Jim Morrison

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 2, 2009 9:20 AM PST up reply actions  

So, when do we start hoping for last place so we can get a first round draft pick?

by JohnQPhats on Dec 2, 2009 9:22 AM PST up reply actions  

im not quite there yet…

I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable.
-Jim Morrison

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Dec 2, 2009 9:31 AM PST up reply actions  

Two weeks ago.

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by Earl Sleek on Dec 2, 2009 10:11 AM PST up reply actions  

I’ll save that for a loss that hurts a little bit worse then this. For some reason, this isn’t that bad.

Because it’s like the sixth or seventh loss by that same exact formula — the pain has to dull eventually.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 2, 2009 10:12 AM PST up reply actions  

When it comes to positives in this game, does anyone else think that Mike Brown did exceptionally well on the penalty kill last night? I want to see him get more ice time, and I think he skated on the third line if I’m not mistaken.

Sure, most of you have already contemplated hitting your head repeatedly on the wall, but I’m not panicking unless we suck it up on this road trip.

"Concentration, not strength." - Gordon Bombay

by Wild Wing on Dec 2, 2009 10:02 AM PST reply actions  

but I’m not panicking unless we suck it up on this road trip.

Well, we’ll probably be in panic-agreement soon, then.

Brown has played well in stretches, but has also been somewhat bad in stretches, too. For some reason, when I think of the clearing efforts that make it only to the Ducks blueline but not out, I recall Brown being guilty a couple times, but that was earlier in the year. It’s good that he seems to have improved, but he’s not really going to save this team.

I guess the problem is, even if playing awesome, Mike Brown doesn’t do you a lot of good if you’re going to fall into a 2-0 deficit as quickly as possible. But hey, he’s cheap and plays hard — I don’t really knock those players.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Dec 2, 2009 10:18 AM PST up reply actions  

unless we suck it up on this road trip

I think you mean “Stink it up”

I first read this as you would be in panic if we won on the road trip.

by Mike in OC on Dec 2, 2009 4:05 PM PST up reply actions  

First of all, there’s no way in hell any Oilers fan who know what the fuck he’s talking about that’ll tell you the Oilers are actually good this year. No way, no how.

Second…I’ve never understood all the Rush hate from the general populace. Am I a bad person because I like Rush and Pink Floyd?

SNN Sports - A theoretical Oilers blog (i.e. theoretically, I write stuff there). Link now 100% less broken.

by Doogie2K on Dec 4, 2009 3:54 PM PST reply actions  

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