Matt Murray has been a Kings fan since the late '80s, when Wayne Gretzky grabbed headlines by defecting to the West Coast. Since then, he has been a card-carrying bandwagon member as the club soared in popularity with their sole Stanley Cup appearance to their position near the bottom of the Pacific. But things are looking brighter, as he is anxious to witness the rise of the new Kings.
Happy New Years!!!
Happy New Year!!! I'm high above the action in the press box for tonight's game between the Kings and the Blackhawks.
So, I'm back after a lengthy absence. Honestly, watching the Kings spiral for an 8-game streak made it sort of hard to get motivated. However, new life breathes in L.A. tonight. Being New Year's Day, I've decided to rededicate myself to covering this club, which is currently in last place. But my guess is they won't stay there.
The Kings play the Blackhawks, who they beat in their last game last year. The Hawks bring talented rookies Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane to Staples Center. It's the first time for these two players in L.A., so we'll see if they get star-struck by seeing some celebs along the ice. You know, some real A-listers like Cuba Gooding Jr. or Snoop Dogg. Oh wait, that's right, they're on the Ducks bandwagon.
