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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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Undressing the reigning Vezina Trophy winner in overtime for your first career goal is rockstar stuff.

Undressing the reigning Vezina Trophy winner in overtime for your first career goal is rockstar stuff.

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Brandt Clarke ladies and gentlemen

Brandt Clarke ladies and gentlemen

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Audible boos for Corey Perry during pregame introductions.

Audible boos for Corey Perry during pregame introductions.

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The Kings in a nutshell

The Kings in a nutshell

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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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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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Cody Ceci saves the day

Cody Ceci saves the day

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Quinton Byfield said, “it’s over.”

Quinton Byfield said, “it’s over.”

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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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Hell of an unassisted effort by Andrei Kuzmenko

Hell of an unassisted effort by Andrei Kuzmenko

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Today marks the first meeting between the Kings and Panthers since the Matthew Tkachuk eye poke on Jonathan Quick. Expect fireworks. #GoKingsGo

Today marks the first meeting between the Kings and Panthers since the Matthew Tkachuk eye poke on Jonathan Quick. Expect fireworks. #GoKingsGo

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Ready for another Kings gameday

Ready for another Kings gameday

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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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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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509,061 views • 6 months ago

Quinton Byfield takes exception to a hit on Adrian Kempe from Andrew Peeke
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Quinton Byfield takes exception to a hit on Adrian Kempe from Andrew Peeke

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65,496 views • 25 days ago

I refuse to believe this guy can’t be a top line center in the NHL
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I refuse to believe this guy can’t be a top line center in the NHL

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103,724 views • 2 months 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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1,094,943 views • 3 years ago

Peter Laviolette on Byfield’s fight last night, “Quinton stepping in there like that I thought was real big.”
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Peter Laviolette on Byfield’s fight last night, “Quinton stepping in there like that I thought was real big.”

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23,219 views • 24 days 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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133,076 views • 8 months 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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114,971 views • 10 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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220,468 views • 2 years 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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211,900 views • 2 years ago

Give Bouchard the Norris already
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Give Bouchard the Norris already

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58,112 views • 6 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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157,062 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 • 11 months 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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58,016 views • 9 months ago

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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33,065 views • 4 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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79,264 views • 1 year ago

Islanders players line up to shake Jeff Carter’s hand as he skates off in his final NHL game. His former LA teammate Jonathan Quick was in attendance. Thanks for everything Carts!
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Islanders players line up to shake Jeff Carter’s hand as he skates off in his final NHL game. His former LA teammate Jonathan Quick was in attendance. Thanks for everything Carts!

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94,969 views • 2 years ago

Quinton Byfield my goodness.
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Quinton Byfield my goodness.

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94,635 views • 2 years ago