Kings Gameday: Brain Dump

by RudyKelly on Jan 26, 2010 12:50 PM PST

Los Angeles Kings at Toronto Maple Leafs, Jan 26, 2010 4:00 PM PST

Next Game

Tuesday, Jan 26, 2010, 4:00 PM PST
Air Canada Centre

I've been trying to write out how Terry Murray has tweaked the lines to find success the past two games. I can't find a good way to write it (probably because I'm a terrible writer) so I'm just going to put it in bullet-point form:

The top line has changed from Smyth-Kopitar-Whoever to Richardson-Kopitar-Simmonds. I like it for three reasons: one, it challenges Kopitar to create goals since he's paired with two players who go to the net (and he responded, having a hand in all 3 goals last game); two, I like the gumption a line shows when they're all kids. It's like they don't realize what they're not supposed to do.
The stopper line is now Frolov-Handzus-Parse. Michal Handzus always draws the toughest offensive assignment from the other team since he's all good and shit and he usually has either Wayne Simmonds or Alex Frolov to help him out. The emergence of Scott Parse as an OK player makes this line a pretty good stopper line. Nothing special, but good enough that the other team can't forget about it.

The other line is now Smyth-Stoll-Brown. This line is the wild card and shows that Terry Murray is pretty wily. When the Kings are on the road the other team has to commit one of their best lines to stop Anze Kopitar and the Kings are going to do whatever they can to ensure Michal Handzus is against their team's top line, so the other team is forced to put whatever they have left against Stoll's line. And it's a pretty good line. I think in the past couple games you've seen teams forced to adjust mid-game to counter Stoll's line and that has created more room for the other lines. Well played, Terry.

No one cares about the 4th line. Ivanans is back in. ...

Drew Doughty is awesome. Doughty has gotten the top defensive assignment all season, whether he's paired up with Sean O'Donnell or Rob Scuderi. Lately it's been Scuderi and the two have done a fantastic job. Assistant Coach Mark Hardy will also double-shift Doughty with Jack Johnson late in the game to prevent teams from sitting back and keying on Doughty. Here's a question: who do you take in a game you need to win tomorrow, Drew Doughty or Scott Niedermayer? Hmm...

Jack Johnson was demoted. Kinda. Mark Hardy has been playing Matt Greene with Sean O'Donnell as kind of an emergency defensive unit when Doughty isn't out there. Greene and O'Donnell don't play as many minutes as Johnson, but the minutes they play are tougher. Or maybe Hardy just thinks it's funny to watch them try and make a pass out of the zone, I'm not sure.

Peter Harrold is... good? Jack Johnson and Peter Harrold have been playing all the other minutes the past few games and they've been surprisingly decent. They've been scored on a few times but they've also created a few goals because Harrold hasn't been afraid to jump into the play. They're the beneficiaries of all the tough minutes the other two pairings are playing, but still, good on them for taking advantage of it.

Basically, watch tonight to see how Murray and Hardy control the game. They're going to roll their lines and force Ron Wilson to give them a bad match-up simply because the Kings are deeper than the Maple Leafs. (I mean, I think. I don't watch Leafs games because I don't hate myself.) Tonight's game is free thanks to a free preview of NHL Gamecenter so check that out. Or, you know, go to Google and find an illegal stream in like 2 minutes. I like this team the past two games and it's not just because they've won; I feel like the Kings have gone through the mid-season malaise and are ready to push for the playoffs. At least, I hope so.

***

I got the following e-mail from the voluptuous Chad:

Please tell me you didn't overlook this perfect, uncanny look-alike of Dustin Brown.

For reference:

Well done, sir, well done.

Prediction: Kings win, 5-3. You laugh every time you see Dustin Brown.

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Haha, I guess they are going to black out the game if you live in the Fox Sports West area even though FSW isn’t showing the game. Oh no, now I won’t get to watch the game! What ever will I do?

(Note: You can’t talk about how to broadcast the game illegally to your computer in comments, so any comments with the phrases “ATDHE” or “sopcast” or “justin.tv” will be deleted.)

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Jan 26, 2010 1:09 PM PST reply actions 1 recs

Really? In the past couple of years, Center Ice has been excellent about lifting blackouts — I won’t believe it until 4:05 pm.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 1:12 PM PST up reply actions

The games in Edmonton, Vancouver and Calgary have all been broadcast this season. I’d only imagine tonight’s will, as well.

Not that it matters to me, cuz I’ll be at school… sitting in Calculus. YAY!!!

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 1:28 PM PST up reply actions

I think he was referring to the Yahoo! stream

by Nut on Jan 26, 2010 5:41 PM PST up reply actions

Hm — years ago I set up a fake Yahoo! account somewhere in Iowa, but I forget that login.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 6:02 PM PST up reply actions

‘Cornballer’?

I prefer my Kool-Aid spiked

by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 6:03 PM PST up reply actions

OMG, is that actually a disclaimer?

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 1:28 PM PST up reply actions

Seriously — I guess BoC now has a lawyer.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 1:29 PM PST up reply actions

Yep, no one can tell anyone where to go to find illegal sites… you know, places like the ones above.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Jan 26, 2010 1:29 PM PST up reply actions

So just so we’re clear, any comments with the phrases "ATDHE" or "sopcast" or "justin.tv" will be deleted, right?

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 1:36 PM PST up reply actions

Yes

but if you fail to mention ATDHE you will be banned.

Wait till this year.

by Quisp on Jan 26, 2010 1:43 PM PST up reply actions

Can we ban people? If so, why the hell is Spade still here?

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Jan 26, 2010 1:47 PM PST up reply actions

i love u too man

I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it

LONG LIVE BOC (and from the rink)!!

GO DUCKS!!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 26, 2010 1:48 PM PST up reply actions

Fuck Spade, how am I still here?

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 1:49 PM PST up reply actions

The game is NOT at Atdhe, if you scroll down to the bottom you will NOT see anything like “7:00 PM ET Los Angeles Kings vs Toronto Maple Leafs”. In fact, I am NOT even gonna link it for you

Anaheim Ducts

by brokenyard on Jan 26, 2010 2:03 PM PST up reply actions

Thanks, Brokenyard. It’s nice to know there are some law-abiding, decent people still around.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Jan 26, 2010 2:18 PM PST up reply actions

Unprompted threats from authority always turn me into a smartass

Anaheim Ducts

by brokenyard on Jan 26, 2010 2:35 PM PST up reply actions

Well done, sir, well done.

chad is rad

I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it

LONG LIVE BOC (and from the rink)!!

GO DUCKS!!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 26, 2010 1:20 PM PST reply actions

yeah that was awesome. Nice job Chad.

For the question, is it just for 1 game? Obviously Drew wins if there is longer consideration (like next season, let alone next 10 seasons) but for just 1 win…
I pick Scott. But the fact that it makes me think for a second is sick considering Drew is a rookie.

by Mike in OC on Jan 26, 2010 1:34 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah!

I was going to put it in the comments section of the actual article with the other animated versions of the Kings, but I figured that an email would get Rudy’s attention. I always thought of Dr. Finkelstein whenever I saw Brown during a game. haha

by mwchad on Jan 26, 2010 2:22 PM PST up reply actions

Which is worse?:

1.) Being a King’s fan and not seeing the team on their road trips to Canada because FSW doesn’t care about hockey?

2.) Being a Leaf’s fan where you may have more coverage than any other NHL team, but you will have to watch Phil Kessel dog it while Boston comes ever closer to drafting Taylor Hall?

… ha, ha. Toronto is hilarious and Maple Leaf fans are adorable.

by Irish Pat on Jan 26, 2010 1:34 PM PST reply actions

Yeah, that trade’s really working out for the Bruins, who could make the playoffs (and conceivably win the Stanley Cup), yet get the first overall pick.

Why couldn’t we have done this?

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 1:37 PM PST up reply actions

Burke would have wanted Brayden Schenn or someone equally as good at forward. I just think it’s hilarious that the Bruins will get a top 5 pick and the Leafs got Phil Kessel who is talented but a total flake. Kessel is one of those players that’ll end up playing for at least a half dozen organizations before his career is done. His smile makes him look like he’s retarded when he poses for a picture too. I’m so glad he’s a Leaf.

by Irish Pat on Jan 26, 2010 1:57 PM PST up reply actions

To help illustrate my point…

He looks like Corky from Life Goes On.

by Irish Pat on Jan 26, 2010 2:09 PM PST up reply actions

unrelated note

I was looking at Kings draft history in class and noticed we drafted Phil Housley and Ray Bourque back to back years and traded them. I was so angry I walked out of class and here i am

I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours

by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 3:13 PM PST reply actions

And Tom Glavine. Jesus, think of our rotation!

(I always think it’s funny that we drafted Tom Glavine in the 4th round and then said, “Sweet, we got Glavine! Wait, we have to pick again? Alright, uh, that Robitaille kid, we’ll take him.”)

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Jan 26, 2010 3:21 PM PST up reply actions

Don’t look into “fabulous players drafted by Kings whom we traded away” any more, man. It’s the kind of thing that brings on heart attacks early in life.

I prefer my Kool-Aid spiked

by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 4:35 PM PST up reply actions

haha i know, its the type of thing that would drive a fan crazy

I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours

by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 4:37 PM PST up reply actions

I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it

LONG LIVE BOC (and from the rink)!!

GO DUCKS!!!

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 26, 2010 3:16 PM PST reply actions

Anyone care to guess which photo Pension Plan Puppets used at the top of their Game Day Thread vs. the Kings?

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

by DodgerBlueBalls on Jan 26, 2010 4:07 PM PST reply actions

Oooh yeah, now they’re proud he’s an Olympian.

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by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 4:31 PM PST reply actions

boo yah

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by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 4:38 PM PST up reply actions

You know what’s really funny about the Toronto feed? They think the only way the Leafs can score is if the goalie makes a mistake.

I prefer my Kool-Aid spiked

by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 4:39 PM PST reply actions

No….. that’s the Rangers.

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 4:46 PM PST up reply actions

You know what’s really funny about the Toronto feed?

Umm, all the commercials for the upcoming Nickleback concert in Toronto that say “Buy your ticket to see our contry’s all-time greatest rock band NOW, before this event sells out?”

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

by DodgerBlueBalls on Jan 26, 2010 4:48 PM PST up reply actions

So THAT’S where they sell all their records.

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by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 4:50 PM PST up reply actions

Exactly. All Nickleback records are sold in Canada. And Victorville.

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

by DodgerBlueBalls on Jan 26, 2010 4:52 PM PST up reply actions

its makes so much sense now!

i really haven’t met a true nickleback fan

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by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 4:55 PM PST up reply actions

Neither have I

and I live in Vancouver. So I think they all live in Alberta.

by 88fingerslukee on Jan 26, 2010 4:59 PM PST up reply actions

In other words they're

Grand Funk Railroad?

Wait till this year.

by Quisp on Jan 26, 2010 8:52 PM PST up reply actions

Lies!

Their legion of American fans are what keep them going.

Thanks.

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by PPP on Jan 26, 2010 6:02 PM PST up reply actions

You can blame us for Michael Buble, Dave Coulier, and Alex Trebek. By I’ll be damned if you make us take credit for Nickleback’s popularity.

Ok, well maybe the flyover states have a little something to do with it…

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by DodgerBlueBalls on Jan 26, 2010 6:07 PM PST up reply actions

That’s where I’d lay blame.

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by PPP on Jan 26, 2010 6:09 PM PST up reply actions

Most of the population is cattle, anyway.

I prefer my Kool-Aid spiked

by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 6:11 PM PST up reply actions

I thought that was Edmonton.

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 4:53 PM PST up reply actions

Ha!

I prefer my Kool-Aid spiked

by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 4:53 PM PST up reply actions

That’s right, KY. They sell all their records in Canada and Victorville. And Edmonton, too.

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

by DodgerBlueBalls on Jan 26, 2010 4:55 PM PST up reply actions

Fuck….

No, I meant Edmonton instead of Toronto. Shit, I’m having a crappy day.

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 5:04 PM PST up reply actions

This makes Geddy Lee sad

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by bluemax on Jan 26, 2010 5:50 PM PST up reply actions

That was a terrible goal, though.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Jan 26, 2010 4:59 PM PST up reply actions

Yes it was.

Reminded me of Labarbera

by 88fingerslukee on Jan 26, 2010 4:59 PM PST up reply actions

It was, but I thought their utter shock was funny. “A goal? By the Leafs? Really? Oh, there must’ve been some mistake.”

I prefer my Kool-Aid spiked

by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 5:03 PM PST up reply actions

Love child

of Dustin Brown and Scott Parse

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by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 4:53 PM PST reply actions

Gustavsson you fool!

wuahaha

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by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 5:07 PM PST reply actions

for a while there it looked like we were on the powerplay

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by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 5:14 PM PST reply actions

Kings Defensemen tonight

WTF? or FTW!

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by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 5:18 PM PST reply actions

Woooo, Audrey II!

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by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 5:26 PM PST reply actions

Feed me Seymour! [my god is that how you spell that?]

Wait till this year.

by Quisp on Jan 26, 2010 8:53 PM PST up reply actions

It is indeed! Good show.

I kinda picture Raitis as the Dentist, too, now.

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by Niesy on Jan 27, 2010 1:43 PM PST up reply actions

Finally, a Leafs turnover leads to a goal.

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 5:26 PM PST reply actions

Eh, I totally missed 2 goals before Brown’s while running errands. What happened? Were they skill goals, or illegitimate and lucky ones?

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by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 5:29 PM PST reply actions

a little bit from column A a little bit from column B

great passing

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by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 5:33 PM PST up reply actions

Oh, holy crap, Canada. “GET YER GRUBBY HANDS OFF OUR GAME, REST OF THE WORLD! We will have Gretzky shouting with glee! And FIREWORKS! AND REDEMPTION!”

I prefer my Kool-Aid spiked

by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 5:31 PM PST reply actions

that was a rocket.

Gustav can’t save anything high

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by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 5:33 PM PST reply actions

This is going to make Rudy mad, but I love Captain Canada. When he’s on screen, I sing a song like the one they did in that Mecha-Streisand episode of South Park — Ry-aaan Smyth, Ry-aaan Smyth.

It was a lot worse when he was an Oiler. He used to score every time, and I couldn’t help it.

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by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 5:40 PM PST up reply actions

such an AMAZING episode

Captain Canada trying to becoming an injury replacement for team canada

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by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 5:43 PM PST up reply actions

He probably dreams of it every night. “Help us, Ryan Smyth! We must regain the ~~Triangle of Zinthar~~ gold medal which is rightfully ours!”

I prefer my Kool-Aid spiked

by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 5:45 PM PST up reply actions

We’ll give them Leonard Martin and Robert Smith to assist with their task, but hands off my Sidney Portier!!!

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

by DodgerBlueBalls on Jan 26, 2010 6:01 PM PST up reply actions

Read that as

Wait till this year.

by Quisp on Jan 26, 2010 8:56 PM PST up reply actions

nice dive brownie haha

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by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 5:35 PM PST reply actions

Quick was off his angle on the second goal. Might’ve been a good game to sneak Ersberg into. I’m surprised you haven’t gloated yet about your call on the Smyth-Stoll-Brown line, Ms. Kelly

by Nut on Jan 26, 2010 5:48 PM PST reply actions

Well, he is notoriously modest.

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by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 5:50 PM PST up reply actions

ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME

Ahem…

I believe I did call that.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Jan 26, 2010 7:11 PM PST up reply actions

Hey, Mr. Right-All-The-Time

Why don’t you go write a 5,000 word essay on how some non-King player sucks, now?

Extra bonus points if he’s in our conference.

I prefer my Kool-Aid spiked

by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 7:42 PM PST up reply actions

I recommend Scott Neidermayer.

by Nut on Jan 26, 2010 8:12 PM PST up reply actions

Great. Now the Kings are crushing that boy’s dream.

I prefer my Kool-Aid spiked

by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 6:00 PM PST reply actions

You should all feel terrible.

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by PPP on Jan 26, 2010 6:02 PM PST up reply actions

Keep it up, and we’ll unleash a can of Acid Rain on you all again, too!

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

by DodgerBlueBalls on Jan 26, 2010 6:08 PM PST up reply actions

I thought this place had smashed my moral compass to bits, but I DO.

Thanks, Leafs color man. ; _ ;

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by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 6:09 PM PST up reply actions

hahaha

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by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 6:11 PM PST up reply actions

this line is really fun to watch

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by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 6:06 PM PST reply actions

i bet Brad Richardson repeats “Brad Richardson, first line” 100 times a day

I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours

by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 6:07 PM PST up reply actions

i feel like every other Moller shift you see him getting launched onto the ice

i love that toothless Swede

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by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 6:14 PM PST reply actions

Oooo, ooo ooo ooo ooo
They Wanna Sex Drew Up!

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by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 6:17 PM PST up reply actions

Wow, comment fail. That wasn’t a reply, just a random riff off of Color Me Badd.

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by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 6:23 PM PST up reply actions

Tic Tock, to the heart, you don’t stop…

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by DodgerBlueBalls on Jan 26, 2010 6:23 PM PST up reply actions

I know you’re not gonna sing that song!

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by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 6:24 PM PST up reply actions

haha always appropriate

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by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 6:25 PM PST up reply actions

I named my girlfriends runt kitten after him

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by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 6:26 PM PST up reply actions

Post pictures, please? AWWWWW.

I bet he also needs to bulk up!

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by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 6:44 PM PST up reply actions

he does!

i’m thinking about making his official name “Oscar Moller Simmonds”…. cause he’s black too.

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by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 9:29 PM PST up reply actions

he’s my profile picture now

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by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 9:47 PM PST up reply actions

Oh my god, he is gorgeous. And mauling a duck. A kitty made of win.

I want to pick him up and snorgle him, just like his namesakes!

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by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 10:06 PM PST up reply actions

Bailey would be proud.

The West Coast is the Best Coast.

by RudyKelly on Jan 27, 2010 7:43 AM PST up reply actions

He is taking names.

Wait till this year.

by Quisp on Jan 26, 2010 8:58 PM PST up reply actions

Is Dellisio Canadian for Digiorno?

by Nut on Jan 26, 2010 6:17 PM PST reply actions

haha thats exactly what i was thinking

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by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 6:19 PM PST up reply actions

it is... you silly Canucks

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by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 6:19 PM PST up reply actions

Digiorno is American for Delisio.

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by PPP on Jan 26, 2010 6:20 PM PST up reply actions

Is all of your square footage naturally awesome, or is it awesome because it produces grain for beer?

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by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 6:22 PM PST up reply actions

Both

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by PPP on Jan 26, 2010 6:27 PM PST up reply actions

And you guys even grow your own healthcare. And have Battle of the Blades. Siiiigh. Canada is perfect.

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by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 6:47 PM PST up reply actions

Yep.

Also, if you put a little maple leaf by your logo, even if you are an American company, that totally makes you authentic.

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by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 6:21 PM PST up reply actions

Bingo

What would be the equivalent in the US?

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by PPP on Jan 26, 2010 6:27 PM PST up reply actions

Probably a middle finger or a cowboy hat.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 6:29 PM PST up reply actions

Probably a middle finger or a cowboy hat.

Or even better…a cowboy giving the middle finger!

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

by DodgerBlueBalls on Jan 26, 2010 6:43 PM PST up reply actions

Haha, either that or if you could put a little cowboy hat on the tip of your middle finger, I’d pledge allegiance.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 6:44 PM PST up reply actions

That picture really should be the flag

Wait till this year.

by Quisp on Jan 26, 2010 8:59 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

This…

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by DodgerBlueBalls on Jan 26, 2010 6:30 PM PST up reply actions

What would be the equivalent in the US?

Hmm. Well, we love to transform our flag into various tacky and questionable products. Like the Freedom Tray!

I mean, nothing says respect for your flag like slapping a gigantic steak or a TV dinner over it.

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by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 6:35 PM PST up reply actions

if detroit holds on we’ll be tied for 5th!

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by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 6:27 PM PST reply actions

Quick goalie is Quick.

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by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 6:27 PM PST reply actions

uhoh

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by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 6:28 PM PST reply actions

we need to get Ersberg in the next game

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by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 6:29 PM PST reply actions

yeah!

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by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 6:30 PM PST reply actions

And yea, verily, the Drew hath conquered thee. Gaze upon him in wonder, and rejoice.

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by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 6:31 PM PST reply actions

i wanted Kopi to get in on that goal, but its good to see Fro score

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by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 6:33 PM PST up reply actions

Nothing like a little stat-inflation, especially for a pending UFA and possibly the key component in a major blockbuster.

That aside, 5-3 looks so much better than 4-3.

Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.

by Kevin Y on Jan 26, 2010 6:37 PM PST up reply actions

god damnit

looks like the coyotes and red wings are both getting points

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by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 6:35 PM PST reply actions

EXACTLY what I was thinking. AAAAARGH!

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by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 6:36 PM PST up reply actions

I was pissed, too. Stupid Howard!

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 6:36 PM PST up reply actions

I know! he saves 51 shots against the Kings but gives up 2 goals in 2 minutes tonight

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by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 6:39 PM PST up reply actions

HATE HATE HATE

Can he FEEL my rays of hate? He should. Just look what they did to the Flames lately.

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by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 6:41 PM PST up reply actions

I did discover, that it’s tough for me to type “Stupid Howard”, as my fingers automatically revert to “Stupid Hayward”.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 6:42 PM PST up reply actions

I love this blog.

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by Niesy on Jan 26, 2010 6:42 PM PST up reply actions

shane doan you cheeky son of a bitch

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by BoulderDodger on Jan 26, 2010 6:45 PM PST reply actions

holy cow! look at all the comments … did you guys go crazy or something??

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by ang6666 on Jan 26, 2010 8:29 PM PST reply actions

Rudy, you totally called the score. I should have read this before I went to work.

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by James Mirtle on Jan 26, 2010 9:04 PM PST reply actions

I've been meaning to mention

shouldn’t the thought bubble in your logo say “what a pair of morons!”?

Wait till this year.

by Quisp on Jan 26, 2010 9:25 PM PST reply actions

Once the BoC lawyer bans all the commenters we’ll update it, I’m sure. :)

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by Earl Sleek on Jan 26, 2010 9:50 PM PST up reply actions

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