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Every Corey Perry shift is an absolute circus

Every Corey Perry shift is an absolute circus

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Holding?!! Give me a fucking break.

Holding?!! Give me a fucking break.

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He didn’t score, but this was some filth by Kevin Fiala.

He didn’t score, but this was some filth by Kevin Fiala.

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Audible boos for Corey Perry during pregame introductions.

Audible boos for Corey Perry during pregame introductions.

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Brandt Clarke ladies and gentlemen

Brandt Clarke ladies and gentlemen

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Panarin is so good he’s forcing Byfield to score

Panarin is so good he’s forcing Byfield to score

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The Kings in a nutshell

The Kings in a nutshell

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For the second straight year, the Kings biggest free agent is a defensive defenseman with poor underlying numbers and virtually no offensive abilities. Cody Ceci signed a four-year deal with an AAV of $4.5 million. A contract that was mocked across the NHL landscape. While he provides veteran experience, penalty kill prowess, and willingness to block shots the metrics aren't great. • With Dallas last year, Ceci was outscored 7-2 during 5v5 in the Edmonton series • He was scratched in Game 2 of the Cup final with the Oilers in 2024 • When Colorado swept Edmonton in 2022, Ceci finished with a 33.06% xgoal share, worst on the team Even with all that evidence, LA led by Jim Hiller, gives Ceci a multi-year deal leaning heavier into their “defensive” mindset locking up a mundane blueline, while legit contenders bring a more progressive approach. Hopefully it works. Grade: D

For the second straight year, the Kings biggest free agent is a defensive defenseman with poor underlying numbers and virtually no offensive abilities. Cody Ceci signed a four-year deal with an AAV of $4.5 million. A contract that was mocked across the NHL landscape. While he provides veteran experience, penalty kill prowess, and willingness to block shots the metrics aren't great. • With Dallas last year, Ceci was outscored 7-2 during 5v5 in the Edmonton series • He was scratched in Game 2 of the Cup final with the Oilers in 2024 • When Colorado swept Edmonton in 2022, Ceci finished with a 33.06% xgoal share, worst on the team Even with all that evidence, LA led by Jim Hiller, gives Ceci a multi-year deal leaning heavier into their “defensive” mindset locking up a mundane blueline, while legit contenders bring a more progressive approach. Hopefully it works. Grade: D

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Losing Gavrikov hurts, but I like the signing of Brian Dumoulin to fill that role. Dumoulin seems a bit more mobile on the blueline with a lot of the same defensive instincts. A three-year deal entering his 34-year-old season is not ideal, but a Dumoulin-Clarke pairing sounds fun. Grade: B

Losing Gavrikov hurts, but I like the signing of Brian Dumoulin to fill that role. Dumoulin seems a bit more mobile on the blueline with a lot of the same defensive instincts. A three-year deal entering his 34-year-old season is not ideal, but a Dumoulin-Clarke pairing sounds fun. Grade: B

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Quinton Byfield said, “it’s over.”

Quinton Byfield said, “it’s over.”

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Hell of an unassisted effort by Andrei Kuzmenko

Hell of an unassisted effort by Andrei Kuzmenko

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Excellent read and an even better move by Brandt Clarke

Excellent read and an even better move by Brandt Clarke

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It’s plays like this that keep me a believer in Quinton Byfield.

It’s plays like this that keep me a believer in Quinton Byfield.

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With Corey Perry and a full season of Andrei Kuzmenko the Kings will have a top ___ power play in 2025-26.

With Corey Perry and a full season of Andrei Kuzmenko the Kings will have a top ___ power play in 2025-26.

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Adrian Kempe 🤫

Adrian Kempe 🤫

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Olympic teammates Connor McDavid and Drew Doughty going at it after the whistle

Olympic teammates Connor McDavid and Drew Doughty going at it after the whistle

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Glad to hear this from Ken Holland during his interview on the Kings’ YouTube channel. But I also feel like, dude, you made it worse.

Glad to hear this from Ken Holland during his interview on the Kings’ YouTube channel. But I also feel like, dude, you made it worse.

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Snoop Dogg on ESPN’s ‘First Take’ this morning talking about his interest to purchase the Ottawa Senators.

Snoop Dogg on ESPN’s ‘First Take’ this morning talking about his interest to purchase the Ottawa Senators.

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Check out this penalty shot goal from Kings prospect Vojtech Cihar in his WHL game last night. The move to draw the call was just as filthy.

Check out this penalty shot goal from Kings prospect Vojtech Cihar in his WHL game last night. The move to draw the call was just as filthy.

132,891 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

Give Bouchard the Norris already

Give Bouchard the Norris already

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“We don’t have to worry about matchups we can just roll our lines.” - Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch What a slap in the face.

“We don’t have to worry about matchups we can just roll our lines.” - Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch What a slap in the face.

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Alex Ovechkin asked Anze Kopitar to stay out on the ice after the final buzzer so the Capitals could shake his hand.

Alex Ovechkin asked Anze Kopitar to stay out on the ice after the final buzzer so the Capitals could shake his hand.

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This is what Doughty meant when he said the Kings won’t get pushed around this year. Turcotte takes a borderline hit and Lee, Burroughs, and Gavrikov all jump the Boston player. It’s a small moment but points to a new mindset for the team.

This is what Doughty meant when he said the Kings won’t get pushed around this year. Turcotte takes a borderline hit and Lee, Burroughs, and Gavrikov all jump the Boston player. It’s a small moment but points to a new mindset for the team.

220,347 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Last time an NHL team came back down 3-0 in a series? Well, let me share.

Last time an NHL team came back down 3-0 in a series? Well, let me share.

211,744 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

Brandt Clarke is a star in the making.

Brandt Clarke is a star in the making.

57,880 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

“He might be the best player in the NHL.” - Sean Avery on Adrian Kempe

“He might be the best player in the NHL.” - Sean Avery on Adrian Kempe

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Wasn’t expecting LA to get the 2011 version of Corey Perry but here we are.

Wasn’t expecting LA to get the 2011 version of Corey Perry but here we are.

67,679 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten

Trailer for Season 2 of Prime Video’s “FACEOFF: Inside the NHL” The series is available on October 3rd.

Trailer for Season 2 of Prime Video’s “FACEOFF: Inside the NHL” The series is available on October 3rd.

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Jim Hiller’s postgame comments on third period adjustments.

Jim Hiller’s postgame comments on third period adjustments.

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Darnell Nurse receives a five minute major for cross checking Quinton Byfield near the back of the head

Darnell Nurse receives a five minute major for cross checking Quinton Byfield near the back of the head

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For the second straight year, the Kings biggest free agent is a defensive defenseman with poor underlying numbers and virtually no offensive abilities. Cody Ceci signed a four-year deal with an AAV of $4.5 million. A contract that was mocked across the NHL landscape. While he provides veteran experience, penalty kill prowess, and willingness to block shots the metrics aren't great. • With Dallas last year, Ceci was outscored 7-2 during 5v5 in the Edmonton series • He was scratched in Game 2 of the Cup final with the Oilers in 2024 • When Colorado swept Edmonton in 2022, Ceci finished with a 33.06% xgoal share, worst on the team Even with all that evidence, LA led by Jim Hiller, gives Ceci a multi-year deal leaning heavier into their “defensive” mindset locking up a mundane blueline, while legit contenders bring a more progressive approach. Hopefully it works. Grade: D

For the second straight year, the Kings biggest free agent is a defensive defenseman with poor underlying numbers and virtually no offensive abilities. Cody Ceci signed a four-year deal with an AAV of $4.5 million. A contract that was mocked across the NHL landscape. While he provides veteran experience, penalty kill prowess, and willingness to block shots the metrics aren't great. • With Dallas last year, Ceci was outscored 7-2 during 5v5 in the Edmonton series • He was scratched in Game 2 of the Cup final with the Oilers in 2024 • When Colorado swept Edmonton in 2022, Ceci finished with a 33.06% xgoal share, worst on the team Even with all that evidence, LA led by Jim Hiller, gives Ceci a multi-year deal leaning heavier into their “defensive” mindset locking up a mundane blueline, while legit contenders bring a more progressive approach. Hopefully it works. Grade: D

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Elite goal scorer Cody Ceci

Elite goal scorer Cody Ceci

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This Clarke guy has a decent shot at making the team.

This Clarke guy has a decent shot at making the team.

28,795 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten