thehockeywriters.com - 10/31/2009
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August 9th, 1988. One of the most historical dates in NHL history. Arguably, the most monumental trade in NHL history occurred. The Edmonton Oilers, not even a year removed from winning four Stanley Cups in five seasons, dealt who is considered by most to be the greatest player in hockey ...
Luc Robitaille: The King Of Kings – Part One
frozenroyalty.net 11/8/2009 — The following is an updated story written for the Online Kingdom back on April 14, 2006, a few days after Los Angeles Kings left wing Luc Robitaille announced his retirement as a player. It is being re-published in honor of Robitaille’s induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November ...
Luc Robitaille: The King Of Kings – Part Two
frozenroyalty.net 11/9/2009 — The following is part two of an updated story written for the Online Kingdom back on April 14, 2006, a few days after Los Angeles Kings left wing Luc Robitaille announced his retirement as a player. It is being re-published in honor of his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 9, ...
Belief is a Hell of a Drug
viewfrommyseats.com 11/7/2009 — Take a look at your team right now. I don’t want you to look at the line-up on paper—I want you to think about what they look like when they’re on the ice. When your team takes the ice, do you expect them to win? Always? Does it depend on the schedule or the opponent? When you think about ...
A Word About Early Season NHL Trades.
community.foxsports.com 10/24/2009 — Another NHL season is underway and like every season comes with an always-active rumor mill.
Only three weeks into the 2009-10 NHL campaign the biggest name being bandied about is forward Alexander Frolov of the Los Angeles Kings, whose recent ...
The Thrill of the Crowd
viewfrommyseats.com 10/21/2009 — A few weeks ago, I ventured to Universal Gibson Amphitheater to catch the last show in a 4-night Pearl Jam run. I’d seen them play a couple of acoustic shows as part of Neil Young’s Bridge School Benefit a few years ago—but I had never seen them play a show in their element. Acoustic was great, ...
Fan Corner Kings Feature Team more teams coming.
crashthecrease.com 10/24/2009 — I am just beginning a new feature with my NHL Blogs called Team’s Corner. The spotlight this week is on the LA Kings. I am really excited about this team. I really think they have some good exciting young players. I would love to thank Keith for answering my three questions.
I really ...
Terrifying Trios in Tinseltown
viewfrommyseats.com 10/20/2009 — In hockey, unlike dating, three’s a charm. Not too often do teams wander upon three players who find the kind of chemistry allowing no-look passes, easy one-timers, and picture-perfect three-on-twos. These combinations of players are blessings for a team but do not happen too often. Even the ...
Time To Right A Wrong: Hockey Hall of Fame Must Induct Rogie Vachon
frozenroyalty.net 10/27/2009 — COMMENTARY: On October 26, Montreal Gazette writer Dave Stubbs’ wrote a story on former Los Angeles Kings goaltender Rogie Vachon, “Honour Overdue For Ex-Habs Goalie Vachon.” To provide a more of a Los Angeles Kings angle to the Vachon story, I decided to spruce up, update ...
Los Angeles Kings: Something New Is In The Air
frozenroyalty.net 11/7/2009 — Sidney Crosby (left) and Anze Kopitar (right) face-off in a 5-2 LA Kings victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins
on November 5, 2009.
Photo: Harry How//Getty Images LOS ANGELES — These days, the air smells different in the Los Angeles Kings ’ dressing room at Staples Center .
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30 for 30 - Kings Ransom
edthesportsfan.com 10/9/2009 — **Ed's Note - To celebrate ESPN’s 30 years of existence, the network, along with featured writer Bill Simmons is launching a series of documentaries about some of the biggest or most compelling or most inspirational or most little known sports stories over the past 30 years. Our featured ...
Chicago Blackhawks: October Grades —
Bleacher Report - NHL 10/31/2009
As we prepare for Halloween, the first month of the NHL season is ending. For many teams, injuries have been a major influence on the first month of the season, and while the Hawks haven't been hit as hard as teams like Vancouver and Detroit, they ...