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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
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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.
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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.

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33,005 views • 15 days ago

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

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1,094,936 views • 3 years ago

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.
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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.

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132,891 views • 3 months ago

Give Bouchard the Norris already
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Give Bouchard the Norris already

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58,065 views • 1 month ago

“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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“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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235,134 views • 1 year ago

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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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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114,951 views • 6 months ago

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.
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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.

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220,347 views • 1 year ago

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

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211,744 views • 2 years ago

Brandt Clarke is a star in the making.
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Brandt Clarke is a star in the making.

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57,880 views • 5 months ago

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

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156,919 views • 1 year ago

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

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67,679 views • 7 months ago

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

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55,698 views • 8 months ago

Jim Hiller’s postgame comments on third period adjustments.
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Jim Hiller’s postgame comments on third period adjustments.

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79,073 views • 1 year ago

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

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79,214 views • 1 year ago

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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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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37,947 views • 11 months ago

Elite goal scorer Cody Ceci
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Elite goal scorer Cody Ceci

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11,961 views • 2 months ago

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

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28,795 views • 8 months ago