Kings Free Agency Cheat Sheet
Battle of California —
... Here's a quick look at what the Kings will be doing for free agency. Glance over it, print it out, and throw it in your wallet to show ladies. It's a great conversation starter!*
RK: Hey, don't you think signing Marian Gaborik would be cool?
Woman: *throws drink in my face
Pending UFA's: Derek Armstrong, Kyle Calder (hooray!), Denis Gauthier (double hooray!)
Pending RFA's: Jack Johnson, Ted ...
Nine Names, Nine No Thank Yous
Japers' Rink —
... still available, with their ages, 2008-09 teams, and 2008-09 salaries:
Saku Koivu, 34, Mtl, $4.75m
Mike Comrie, 28, Ott, $4m
Robert Lang, 38, Mtl, $4m
Brendan Morrison, 33, Dal, $2.75m
Todd Marchant, 35, Ana, $2.66m
Mike Sillinger, 38, NYI, $2.3m
Jason Williams, 28, Clm, $2.2m
Rob Niedermayer, 34, Ana, $2m
Derek Armstrong, 36, LA $1.6m
One interesting name on that ...
Season Review: Midnight Meat Train
Battle of California —
... I think Wayne Simmonds probably has my favorite game of any King outside of Frolov. It's incredibly simple yet so effective. Simmonds will simply skate into the zone, deke one way, throw the puck into the corner and then go and get it. It's so simple but you never see skilled players do it.* You'll see a guy like Derek Armstrong try it, but he's too slow to actually gain possession. Simmonds has good speed and even if he can't gain possession, he can at least tie the puck up and kill some time off the clock while the ...
Blues Sign Derek Armstrong
St. Louis Game Time —
Norm Sanders says:
Veteran center Derek Armstrong signed a two-way contract Tuesday with the St. Louis Blues. The 36-year-old Armstrong had five goals and nine points in 56 games with the Los Angeles Kings last season. He also had 63 penalty minutes and a plus-minus rating of minus-11.
How will the Armstrong era be remembered when it is all over?
Poll
Looking 10 years into the future, how do you think you will ...
Wednesday links: Welcome to Peoria, Mr. Armstrong edition
St. Louis Game Time —
... Pietrangelo doesn't become a douche who dates super models and hurts his knee. [Blues]
The bearded one, Chris Mason, will be on the radio tonight. [Blues]
The Blues are enthused. So am I. Hockey is back. [Stltoday.com]
Want to know about "wealthy Aboriginal hockey stars set for National Hockey League training camps to open?" Click here. Oh and Dwayne (D.J.) King is included. [Grassroots News]
Stuff you know: Derek Armstrong is a Blue. [Belleville News-Democrat]
Don't ...
Blues' Training Camp Roster
St. Louis Game Time —
... Derek Armstrong: Recently signed after six seasons in Los Angeles, the Andy Murray-favorite is playing for an NHL job. ...
Minnesota Wild @ St. Louis Blues: Preseason Game 1
Hockey Wilderness —
... Forwards Paul Kariya-Patrik Berglund-Brad Boyes Andy McDonald-David Backes-David Perron Chris Porter-Derek Armstrong-Aaron Palushaj Ryan Reaves-Yan Stastny-Cam Janssen
Defense Erik Johnson-Steve Wagner Darryl Sydor-Alex Pietrangelo Brendan Bell-Mike Weaver
Goalies Chris Mason Ben Bishop ...
Wednesday links: Derek Armstrong's Gordie Howe hat trick edition
St. Louis Game Time —
... With a goal, assist and fight in the 3-1 pre-season win, Derek Armstrong is making a case to make the big club. Sigh. ...
Thursday links: The Darkness kicks ass, I don't care what you say edition
St. Louis Game Time —
... If you can get past Derek Armstrong staring a hole through you ... you can read an interesting piece about the newest Blue -- a Blue I'm convince makes the big club and plays significant minutes. ...
Thinning The Training Camp Herd: Blues Announce Assignments To Peoria/Juniors
St. Louis Game Time —
... Derek Armstrong: Recently signed after six seasons in Los Angeles, the Andy Murray-favorite is playing for an NHL job. ...
Training Camp Battles: 4th Line Skill Player
Battle of California —
... The Kings are going to need one competent player on their 4th line that can chip in on speical teams and take faceoffs before their two idiots trip someone or whatever it is they do. This skill player is most likely to play center, since it's the position with the most defensive responsibility and requires the most smarts. For the first time in a couple years, the Kings don't have Derek Armstrong to fill this role. Who is the next mediocre player that inexplicably becomes a coach favorite and plays way more than they should? Let's ...
SBNation NHL Season Preview: Your 2009-10 Los Angeles Kings
Battle of California —
... was Wayne Simmonds, Anze Kopitar was underwhelming, Jack Johnson was hurt, Jon Quick was a surprise, Jason Labarbera sucked balls, and the Kings missed the playoffs again.
Who's In: Justin Williams (RW- trade, CAR), Ryan Smyth (LW- trade, COL), Rob Scuderi (D- UFA, PIT)
Who's Out: Patrick O'Sullivan (RW- trade, EDM), Kyle Quincey (D- trade, COL), Derek Armstrong (C- UFA, STL), Jason Labarbera (G- UFA, ...
2009-10 NHL Season Preview: Los Angeles Kings
From The Rink —
... Who's in: Robert Scuderi, Ryan Smyth Who's out: Derek Armstrong, Brian Boyle, Kyle Calder, Dan Cloutier, Denis Gauthier, Tom Preissing, Kyle Quincey
Outlook: GM Dean Lombardi aimed to accelerate his rebuilding plan in the summer, and while his search for a first-line winger in free agency went unfulfilled, he managed to land Ryan (Captain Canada) Smyth from the Avs for promising youngster Kyle Quincey and spare part Tom Preissing. Also on the way in is useful ...
Gameday Preview: St. Louis Blues @ Dallas Stars (7:30p CDT)
Defending Big D —
... Texas Stars just a few hours away.
Marty Turco will play the entire game in net.
While I have no actual line information, here is the expected roster for Stl Louis:
Defense Barret Jackman, Erik Johnson, Alex Pietrangelo, Carlo Colaiacovo, Tyson Strachan, Mike Weaver, Roman Polak,
Forwards Keith Tkachuk, Paul Kariya, Andy McDonald, Brad Winchester, Derek Armstrong, Jay McClement, D.J. Steen, Alexander Steen ...
Tuesday links: Eric Brewer is skating, but can he pick up his kid edition
St. Louis Game Time —
The Blues won the Stanley Cup on NHL 09 today. It was a good time. I enjoyed seeing CGI Gary Bettman give the cup to CGI Eric Brewer. So life-like the two of them.
Blues news
We're are closing the book on Sweden. [Blues]
Things learned in this article: Eric Brewer is skating, Derek Armstrong is on waivers and Keith Tkachuk is a star. [Stltoday.com]
Ha ha ... Keith Tkachuk is fat. Don't bother letting them know that Walt jokes are played out, PCS has got us covered. ...
Wednesday links: Nice knowing you Derek Armstrong edition
St. Louis Game Time —
... many years ago the turning point of the franchise? [Stltoday.com]
David Backes says the Blues like being an underdog. [Belleville News-Democrat]
An ad featuring Erik Johnson talking about his love of dance, won an ad Emmy. [Blues]
Rush Limbaugh and Dave Checketts are teaming up in an attempt to buy the Rams. Raise your hand if you care? Wow, look at that. No hands up in my apartment. [Salt Lake Tribune]
Derek Armstrong is going to Peoria. Why him and not D.J. King or ...
