Posts Tagged ‘Kings’

Matthew Barry: Plan B?

19, Jul 2010

Plan B:

Winger, Center, Defenseman.

How many times can I say Williams for Gagne before it finally happens? Nam-yo-ho renge-kyo, Nam-yo-ho renge-kyo, Nam-yo-ho renge-kyo…

Maybe Kovalchuk signs a one year deal somewhere until the Kings come to their senses? Plus get their Doughty/Simmonds/Johnson situation sorted out? Gagne and his 5.25 cap hit will be gone next season anyway.

The Flye…

Howard Berger: Hockey Nostalgia In Inglewood

19, Jul 2010

LOS ANGELES (July 19) – From scorching-hot southern Ontario to searing-hot southern California. That’s the trek I made on Saturday with my family for our annual summer vacation here in the San Fernando Valley. There are few prettier places on earth, but you can fry an egg on the sidewalk outside my in-laws’ house today, so it’s infinitely more comfortable to either stay inside, or go somep…

Matthew Barry: Ugh! Here We Go Again!

18, Jul 2010

At least I got to spend a wonderful day at the beach yesterday…

Leave it to the NY Post to start trouble…

“Don’t crown King Kovy quite yet” they reported this morning.

“A source close to Ilya Kovalchuk today said that the superstar free agent still is mulling offers from a few teams, indicating that at least three teams, including the Devils, remain in the running for the two-time 5…

Paul McCann: Random Weekend Thoughts

17, Jul 2010

Random Notes

- The NHL Held Hostage – Day 16 – Reports out of LA have the Kings and Ilya Kovalchuk close to a deal. Reports also say that Kovalchuk is requesting that the brown M&M’s be removed from the negotiating table snacks.

- Depth signing yesterday as the Predators signed Jamie Lundmark to a two-way contract. Best case scenario is that he is this year’s Joel Ward, worst case w…

Matthew Barry: Chick-a-Boom, Chick-a-Boom…

17, Jul 2010

Dont ya just love it
(very obscure reference for a Friday night, but what the hell)

Well, this morning saw LGK and L.A. Kings Insider both crash as internet news was spreading like wild fire that the Kings were going to make an announcement today.

Or course none of us could confirm it, so instead of another day at the beach, most of us were tracking down sources, once again trying to see if…

Matthew Barry: And The Award For Frustration Goes To…

16, Jul 2010

The fans!

Puckrobber on LGK wrote the following:

“Look, I know Eklund, (matthew barry) and others get hosed on this site all the time. Especially, when it’s a Kopitar for Khabibulin rumor.

However, I’m glad that there’s even someone talking about hockey, much less even reporting whatever rumors are out there. I live in the farthest reaches of the Northwest, near the very NW corner of the…

Matthew Barry: Tom Petty Once Sang…

15, Jul 2010

“The Waiting Is The Hardest Part”

And Kings fans are going to have to wait a lot longer as Dean Lombardi is taking some personal time with family. And who can blame him after the exhausting 2 weeks he just went through.

While it’s been confirmed that Jay Grossman and Jeff Solomon sat and tried to hammer out an agreement, that was days ago and of course, there’s been no announcement….

Matthew Barry: While We’re Waiting For Guffman…

15, Jul 2010

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Matthew Barry: Koval-Gate – Day 14

14, Jul 2010

An e4 will get some blackberry’s buzzing.

Here’s the latest I’ve been told:

- Jay Grossman stayed in town
- Cap guru Jeff Solomon was trying to hammer out some sort of “creative” deal
- the met until late in the evening

I was told yesterday it was “dead”. I believed it was “dead”. I tweeted it was “dead” and Dean was turning to “Plan B” – Will some sort of deal get done? Only the peop…

Matthew Barry: And Now The End Is Near…

14, Jul 2010

This is turning out worse than episodes of “Cops”, “Cheaters” and “TMZ” all rolled into one.

Earlier this afternoon, I reported the deal was dead. He wanted too much money and the Kings weren’t going to break the bank to bring him in.

Cue the Justin Williams and Thomas Hickey rumors.

Just when you thought some sort of announcement were to be made…

Radio Station jock, Money tweet…

Andy Strickland: Maltby, Bickell Closing in on Extensions

13, Jul 2010

Detroit has a 1 year offer on the table that would allow veteran Kirk Maltby to finish up his career with the Red Wings.

D-man Nick Boynton is considering an offer to return to the Chicago Blackhawks. While an offer to return to Chicago is on the table Boynton is also strongly considering retirement.

The Blackhawks are closing in on re-signing 24 year old Bryan Bickell to a multi-year cont…

Andy Strickland: Blues Re-sign Strachan, Maltby, Bickell Close

13, Jul 2010

The Blues have re-signed D-man Tyson Strachan to a 1 year extension for the upcoming season. Strachan signs a two-way deal but has a decent chance to begin the season on the NHL roster. He’s played 38 NHL games over the course of the last two seasons.

Detroit has a 1 year offer on the table that would allow veteran Kirk Maltby to finish up his career with the Red Wings.

D-man Nick Boynton…

Matthew Barry: The Kovalchuk Soap Opera Continues

13, Jul 2010

My source tells me the Kings are done. Through. Kaput.

But is San Jose now the team? The Sharks have almost everyone signed through 2013. If they can move Joe Thornton, I believe Kovalchuk winds up with the Sharks.

Pavelski isn’t going to Toronto. Setoguchi isn’t going anywhere either. Heatley/Marleau/Setoguchi followed by Kovalchuk and Pavelski (plus the inexpensive player you get back in…

Matthew Barry: She’s My Sister (slap) She’s My Daughter (slap) She’s..

13, Jul 2010

…my sister AND my daughter!!!

There hasn’t been this much drama since Faye Dunaway uttered those words in “Chinatown”

Eklund told you what HIS source said, my friend had a great line when he said, “They haven’t been this nervous since Fukufuji started his first NHL game”.

Despite the dinners and the wooing and Beverly Hills, money is money and it doesn’t look like Lombardi or Lieweke ar…

Eklund: After Dinner Last Night, Kovalchuk Day Commences. Will NJ get a Shot??

12, Jul 2010

Sometimes it helps to have many readers…and camera phones….

Last night, I have it without doubt, that Ilya Kovalchuk and Dean Lombardi dined. Not a big deal…when a guest arrives at 6:30pm you take them out to dinner.

So they did meet last night..and dined until at least 10pm their time…

The question filling my inbox and Twitter today is “do you think Ilya signs with the Kings tod…

Matthew Barry: The Ball is in Lombardi’s Court

12, Jul 2010

Dean Lombardi is in a tough position. He’s got his guy right where he wants him and now he has to close the deal.

Kovalchuk came here for a sit down. Don’t know if he afforded Uncle Lou the same courtesy. Maybe he did. But its arguable that the guy WANTS to play in the city of angels.

But for 15-17 years? Devils or Kings or whomever is still going to have to pay the frontloaded portion o…

Jesse Connolly: Fan Poll: If You Could Fire One Current NHL Head Coach…

11, Jul 2010

As fans and spectators of the great sport of hockey, we are always ready to rattle off a quick list of our least favorite, most detested NHL players. From generation to generation, there have always been bona fide villains and there always will be. Names like Domi, Avery, Samuelsson and Cooke are undoubtedly bound to come up in any conversation with those who have grown up in the same era of hocke…

Eklund: Update. Kings meeting with Kovalchuk Tonight. Not Done.

11, Jul 2010

update 6:46: I am told Kovalchuk and the Kings are meeting tonight, but as of now the sides are “still apart on money..”

Earlier….

I am looking into it, but 4 sources in the last hour have told me they are hearing the Kings will sign Ilya Kovalchuk tomorrow..This week’s gonna be a good one if Kovalchuk signs in LA and the other dominos fall…

Eklund: Update. Kings meeting with Kovalchuk Tonight. Not done, but looks good.

11, Jul 2010

Update 6:46: I am told Kovalchuk and the Kings are meeting tonight, but as of now the sides are “still apart on money..”

Update 8:19: My source does believe a deal will get done tonight when all is said and done, and Kovalchuk will be a King.
Earlier….

I am looking into it, but 4 sources in the last hour have told me they are hearing the Kings will sign Ilya Kovalchuk tomorrow..Thi…

Matthew Barry: Millard Tweet: Kovy-gate comes 2 an end tomorrow. Kings win

11, Jul 2010

And the frenzy begins in 5..4..3..2..1..

darenmillard

Kovy-gate comes 2 an end tomorrow. Kings win the process.. Don’t want announcment 2 get overshadowed by WC.

3:34pm Update: Kings are not confirming and one of my sources said “I don’t believe it” – This is gonna be a fun couple of hours…

3:48pm Update Kings Source: “We maintain our interest in him, but nothing is imminent”

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