The online editors at my paper always say that bloggers should let their readers know when they’re going to be away for a few days. Seems a bit self-important in my mind, but what do I know?

So for those who ask if I ever take vacation, the answer is yes, and it’s essentially for the next 12 days or so. It’s a good time to take a little time off, because things are slowing down after the draft and free agency. Of course, as I never tire of reminding Dean Lombardi, the Kings hired Terry Murray during the middle of my vacation last year…

So if any news should happen, I’ll be around, although it might not get posted instantly. I’m also trying to get a couple things together, including (hopefully) at least one reader Q&A with a Kings figure, so stay tuned for that.

As always, thank you so much for all your support and kind words. I’m not always able to answer every e-mail and message, but I assure you that the support is always much appreciated. Some stuffy newspaper editors (not mine, by the way) like to grumble about how people don’t care about hockey in L.A. It’s nice to prove them wrong, and the success here is entirely thanks to you. So…thanks.