Kings Gameday: DRRREEEEEEEEWWWWWW
by RudyKelly on Apr 23, 2010 10:09 AM PDT
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Drew Doughty was nominated for the Norris today! My favorite Canadian was nominated along with Mike Green and Duncan Keith, making it a young man's award. I wonder when the last time a defenseman in his 20's won the award? The writers at BoC had 1 vote in the SBNation Awards and Duncan Keith was our unanimous choice, both because the Blackhawks were the best team in the league at limiting shots and because of the way Keith controls a game, but at an emotional level I still really want Doughty to win. At the very least, this sets the stage for Doughty to win in the future. Congratulations, Drew.
The Kings gave me Playoff AIDS.
The stress, the lack of sleep because I'm thinking about match ups and lines, the nervous drinking, all of it has weakened my immune system to such a state that now I have some sort of supervirus. Basically, the playoffs are slowly killing me. I've said before that I don't care if the Kings win and it's true; this season has been great and the Kings would be winners if they didn't win a single playoff game. That doesn't mean I don't get nervous and excited for individual games, though. Intellectually I am fine with the KIngs losing, but at the emotional level I always want them to win. I want them to win logo and mascot contests. I want them to win the Lady Byng.* I want them to win tonight. Hopefully they will, although I'm not very confident. Win or lose, I'm probably going to get the Hantavirus.
*PIM/60
Datsyuk- .66
H. Sedin- .89(!)
Kopitar- .54
St. Louis- .40
Richards- .50
St. Louis doesn't count because refs feel too sorry for his disgusting dwarf ass to actually call a penalty on him. Richards once probably killed a woman once so that takes him out of the running. It should have been Kopitar!!!
"I will tell His Majesty what a king is. A king does not abide within his tent while his men bleed and die upon the field. A king does not dine while his men go hungry, nor sleep when they stand at watch upon the wall. A king does not command his men's loyalty through fear nor purchase it with gold; he earns their love by the sweat of his own back and the pains he endures for their sake. That which comprises the harshest burden, a king lifts first and sets down last. A king does not require service of those he leads but provides it to them. He serves them, not they him."
-Steven Pressfield, Gates of Fire
Prediction: Kings win, 4-3. Goals by Richardson, Doughty (x2), and Williams.
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Start drinking now. It may not help, but it also may.
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Steven Pressfield, Gates of Fire
I need to read that book again.
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Does it leonize (ha) the Spartans as much as that nutty 300 movie did? Some high muckey muck at a party asked me how “real” that movie was and I could hardly speak for laughing.
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Kinda, but it’s interesting because it shows how a boy was forged into a warrior in Spartan society. For a more even-keeled discussion of Sparta, the Greeks as a whole, and the Persians, you should check out Persian Fire by Tom Holland.
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
Yeah, I know it’s entertainment and I don’t exactly expect it to be Herodotus, but 300 made me snort liquids through my nose.
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It was fine if you understood that was the point of the movie, way more than any kind of realism. Looking cool as hell was enough.
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The, er, monsterization of the Other was still kinda gross. Hilarious, though.
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It was a Spartan propaganda film, they were pretty clear about that.
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
Lily white pretty dudes vs dark skinned monstrous and/or disfigured crazies…
It’s pretty Greek actually. I still want to spear Miller in the nuts. :)
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Good thing there’s not a sequ- OH SHIT
Dammit, I've run out of nipple glue! Always at the worst times!
Lines for tonight:
Smyth-Kopitar-Simmonds
Frolov-Richardson-Brown
Modin-Handzus-Williams
Clune-Stoll-Halpern
Oh shi-
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
That’s exactly what I was thinking, KY.
and on the 93rd postseason of the National Hockey League, the Slovakian-hockeygod Zeus commanded from high atop Mount Figueroa..."RELEASE THE MEAT TRAIN!" And it was good.
by DodgerBlueBalls on Apr 23, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Smyth on your top line is a god-damn travesty.
I haven’t been paying attention, but wouldn’t Frolov be a better fit there? Or is he too much of a playmaker like Kopitar so it doesn’t work? What’s going on?
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Fro and Kopi haven’t had much chemistry in the past, mainly because they both like to hold the puck and carry it.
Okay well how about instead of Ryan Smyth they just pick a random person from the stands to play wing instead?
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This is a trick question, I think — 2005.
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I wasn’t really trying to trick anyone here… and not counting the lockout year, it looks like he was last not nominated in 1999-2000? But even that I’m not sure. That’s when Chris Pronger won it. The only other years Lidstrom didn’t win it was on 03-04 and 08-09 when Niedermayer and Chara won it respectively.
I can’t seem to find a good list of the nominated players – just the winners though, so it’s only a guess that it goes back only that far. I wouldn’t be surprised if it was longer than that though.
Ok, just found a dreaded (I can’t believe I actually went to this site) Red Wings achievements site. It looks like Lidstrom was a runner up in the 1998-1999 season as well which was maybe the first time he was nominated.
AWWWWWWW that is so cute!!!!
that was us yesterday. I can’t wait to go home and relax and watch the game…
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by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 23, 2010 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Little jellybean toes FTW.
I think I need to go distract myself. Dog wrestle time!
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hahahah
damn its already 7 and I only get the DetvsPhx game…:(
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by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 23, 2010 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Sharks take series lead, Kings are so confident it’s almost hilarious… christ, these playoffs were going so well at first.
Dammit, I've run out of nipple glue! Always at the worst times!
Keep away from the sharp objects, BY…
and on the 93rd postseason of the National Hockey League, the Slovakian-hockeygod Zeus commanded from high atop Mount Figueroa..."RELEASE THE MEAT TRAIN!" And it was good.
by DodgerBlueBalls on Apr 23, 2010 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
has anyone noticed this game isn’t on Versus tonight? they have Wings vs Coyotes on instead … so find a link that works … :)
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I’ll try to set you up once the puck is dropped, Ang
and on the 93rd postseason of the National Hockey League, the Slovakian-hockeygod Zeus commanded from high atop Mount Figueroa..."RELEASE THE MEAT TRAIN!" And it was good.
by DodgerBlueBalls on Apr 23, 2010 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
if you guys aren’t watching Buf vs Bos you are missing some fun … half a second left and they are busy hugging each other … even Miller
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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ha … they let time run out since there is still issues … hilarious
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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who won that one??
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by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 23, 2010 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Buf … series is 3-2 Bos now
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wow Buf!
good for them
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by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 23, 2010 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Looks like no series are ending today. Drama!
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Holy shit…have you all seen this little ditty from Puck Daddy today?
and on the 93rd postseason of the National Hockey League, the Slovakian-hockeygod Zeus commanded from high atop Mount Figueroa..."RELEASE THE MEAT TRAIN!" And it was good.
by DodgerBlueBalls on Apr 23, 2010 7:01 PM PDT reply actions
Here you go, Ang
and Link
and on the 93rd postseason of the National Hockey League, the Slovakian-hockeygod Zeus commanded from high atop Mount Figueroa..."RELEASE THE MEAT TRAIN!" And it was good.
by DodgerBlueBalls on Apr 23, 2010 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
thanks!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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Also: Fuck Versus. :)
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In the before times, in the long long ago, there were multiple channels that could show hockey.
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by Niesy on Apr 23, 2010 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That’s very true, but let’s not get misunderstood: it would be a mistake to have a VERSUS2 channel. I’m pretty sure of that.
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by Earl Sleek on Apr 23, 2010 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
It’s all just fodder for the next excellent Sleektoon© , Earl!
and on the 93rd postseason of the National Hockey League, the Slovakian-hockeygod Zeus commanded from high atop Mount Figueroa..."RELEASE THE MEAT TRAIN!" And it was good.
by DodgerBlueBalls on Apr 23, 2010 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
go Pacific Division!
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Uh-oh. Power play coming.
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That shit needs to be copyrighted because the Kings have owned the special teams play during the post-season!
and on the 93rd postseason of the National Hockey League, the Slovakian-hockeygod Zeus commanded from high atop Mount Figueroa..."RELEASE THE MEAT TRAIN!" And it was good.
by DodgerBlueBalls on Apr 23, 2010 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
For fuck’s sake, Smytie…
and on the 93rd postseason of the National Hockey League, the Slovakian-hockeygod Zeus commanded from high atop Mount Figueroa..."RELEASE THE MEAT TRAIN!" And it was good.
by DodgerBlueBalls on Apr 23, 2010 7:24 PM PDT reply actions
Well…everyone who’s scored first has lost. Positivity!
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by Niesy on Apr 23, 2010 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
go positivity!
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by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 23, 2010 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
“Luongo looks sharp. He made one excellent save.”
ha!
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Goddamn, I love Drew Doughty.
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To be fair, she’s not the only one. I’m not ashamed to admit it, I’m one of the guys over at NM who have a man-crush on Doughty.
by Vancouverguy on Apr 23, 2010 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
hockey … making men question their sexuality … :)
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The Olympic tournament was the only chance I had of watching him. Now we get an entire series worth of Doughty, and frankly, I’ve had more than enough of him playing against us.
by Vancouverguy on Apr 23, 2010 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder what Biden thinks about Doughty?
and on the 93rd postseason of the National Hockey League, the Slovakian-hockeygod Zeus commanded from high atop Mount Figueroa..."RELEASE THE MEAT TRAIN!" And it was good.
by DodgerBlueBalls on Apr 23, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Well....
I would stick around if I could watch the Kings game but its not on and my old fart of a computer cant handle an online view so good luck guys and kick some ’nuck ass!!! Go Kings!!
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Again
It’s all Randy Jones’ fault… Why did TM have to dress him?
"Piss on the lamb, piss on Mary and Piss on You!"
It was a pre-arranged agreement with Vigneault. In exchange, the Canucks have dressed Andrew Alberts.
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Wait
Alberts is dressed? Now I feel much better…
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by angelofdeath on Apr 23, 2010 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
has the game started yet? cause I have some weird shit in some other language on my link
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Just about to — less than a minute away, I think.
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1-0 Detwat vs Coyotes
Coyotes look sluggish, not engaging
Abdelkator with goal but it went off D man skates so that will change to other Detroit player who passed it out from behind goal ???
start of 2nd
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Green men flashing silver medals at JMFJ in the box — not bad.
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Coyotes score!
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Aww Kings
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by live every week like it's shark week on Apr 23, 2010 8:27 PM PDT reply actions
At this point, send Jones out to murder Samuellson
Probably better off without him anyway.
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Done. C’mon Kings, 5 on 3
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by live every week like it's shark week on Apr 23, 2010 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Scratch Jones, Smyth and calling Manchester… Calling Manchester…
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uh Rudy … your Kings need another plan of action
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Some slight drama here.
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and Wings score as well … bad news for Pacific Division tonight
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Another Randy Jones fail
What TM? You seen enough or you’re still gonna dress Randy Jones? I feel like cursing…
SHIT!!!
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Get someone from the stands at Staples
Or better yet, get a scarecrow…
Anything’s gotta be better than Jones…
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by angelofdeath on Apr 23, 2010 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Samuelsson is ridiculous.
Back to Quick.
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Jones, make yourself useful...
Kill that Swedish SOB
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by angelofdeath on Apr 23, 2010 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
What’s with Kopitar’s sticks? Haha.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
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That’s how a Lady Byng guy high-sticks a guy.
Why does the name “Bernier” keep coming up?
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because we have a Steve Bernier on our 3rd line.
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well … next game you guys can tie it up
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
This was unexpected =/
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
Tsk. No drama.
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As long as Randy Jones isn't dressed
Jones is standing out more every minute he plays… Not in a good way…
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by angelofdeath on Apr 23, 2010 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Rudy was right I guess
Calling up Bernier now is only gonna piss off Manchester…
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and Wings win 4-1 over the Coyotes
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dayum
i think my TV is on the wrong channel. this looks like the massacre at Little Bighorn.
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What’s wrong with me? I’m still watching… Like watching a car wreck… Can’t get my eyes away…
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Yeah I have been switching between watching and GTA4. Shit explodes in both…Cars in one, your cup hopes in the other.
I don’t really think there was cup hopes for us… Not exactly just happy to be here, maybe a round or two…
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by angelofdeath on Apr 23, 2010 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Or better yet
He can beat up an assistant coach on his team
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by angelofdeath on Apr 23, 2010 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
What a dick
o’brien hamming it up after. He didn’t win shit. The number one finger was BS
Just a chew toy for the hockey gods
He was shooting guns, it was comical.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
guns, now I see the replay
big mistake Clowen picking a fight with Ripper and not being ready to throw
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Well, Kings, I guess you’ve finally achieved this “honor”:
I guess he skipped over the part about wrists.
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you’ve been waiting to use that huh? :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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Not yet
We haven’t been dubbed cup favorites and choked… Oops
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by angelofdeath on Apr 23, 2010 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Hahaha even I know not to dub the Nucks as cup favourites. Just kidding.
Thanks for having me, see you on Sunday!
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A five-goal deficit in a key G5 is depressing enough, I think. There’s no hard rules — Sharks got theirs early in last year’s series.
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Fair enough!
I’m just thinking Kings fans will have too much to live for in the future. :)
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hope the canucks
used up all their goals tonight…
I hope the Kings at least win Sunday. This has been a fun season, and fun season, don’t want it to end just yet.
It would help if Quick adjusted… They’re beating him stick side…
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by angelofdeath on Apr 23, 2010 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
At Least We Resolved
That Ersberg is absolutely worse than Quick.
Now that that is settled, let’s go out and win game 6.
I hereby dub thee the Nucks cup favorites
And hope they choke on it.
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