Gary Bettman talks

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman spoke with reporters on a number of different subjects, one of which was the potential sale of the L.A. Kings as reported by the New York Post.

Based on the commissioner’s comments on the report, let’s just say he doesn’t agree with it at all.

He speaks about it near the end of this video, after also updating the status of upcoming talks between the league and players on a new collective bargaining agreement.

Keep checking back for more as we will be posting fresh stuff throughout the final.


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Kings win in six!!!!!!

So says EA Sports, the brains behind the wildly popular video game NHL 12.

EA ran a simulation of the Stanley Cup Final and it had the Kings beating the Devils 4-2 after winning Games 1 and 2, losing Games 3 and 4 then winning Games 5 and 6 to hoist their first-ever cup.

Jonathan Quick will be named the playoff MVP, according to the simulation.

Take it for what it’s worth, but keep in mind EA correctly predicted 13 of 15 playoff series in 2011.

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Jarrett Stoll ready to play

It’s been a long layoff for the Kings since beating the Phoenix Coyotes in the Western Conference Finals, but in less than seven hours they’ll open the Stanley Cup final against the New Jersey Devils in Newark.

Kings center Jarrett Stoll talked to the media after today’s morning skate, here is some of what he had to say.

Keep coming back we’ll be posting stuff throughout the Final.

Vinny B. in Jersey


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Kings finish up morning skate

We’re just a few hours away from the Stanley Cup Final! You could sense a different feeling today at the Kings morning skate, which just finished up about an hour ago. Here is some footage of their workout:

And keep coming back – I’ll be posting Jarrett Stoll’s chat with reporters in a little bit.

Until then, enjoy!

Vinny B in Jersey


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Former King Peter Harrold in an interesting spot as a NJ Devil

Peter Harrold played with the Kings from 2006 to last year. Now the defenseman is a New Jersey Devil.

Crazy, right?

Harrold still keeps in touch with his former mates – but both sides have agreed to hit the pause button on their contact.

Seeing as the Harrold and his former teammates are about to tee off for the Stanley Cup!

Harrold talks about that angle and other issues in this video from media today in Newark.

Be sure to check this site out as I will be posting things throughout the series.

Vinny B from Jersey/Manhattan


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Dustin Penner is funny

The title of this blog probably is not a big surprise to Kings fans accustomed to Dustin Penner’s dry wit. But for the casual Kings fans out there just sort of jumping on the band wagon (and the Kings are perfectly happy with you jumping on) understand that Penner is one of those guys who just has a great, wry take on things.

Today at media day he explained – among other things – where his wit comes from. Turns out he comes from a family of, how should we say, ego busters. And despite his fame and status he wasn’t just not spared from the……ego busting…..he is actually an easy target for family members who like to bust his chops.

Keep checking in on the site I’ll be posting things throughout the series.

Vinny B in Jersey/Manhattan


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Willie Mitchell wants to get word out on concussions

Kings defenseman Willie Mitchell suffered a severe concussion back in 2010 that cost him the remainder of that season. He hopes by talking about concussions it will shed light on a problem the NHL – and other sports – deal with relative to keeping their athletes safe.

Mitchell addressed the issue Tuesday at media day at the Stanley Cup Finals.

Keep coming back I’ll be posting stuff throughout the finals.

Vinny B. in Jersey (actually back in Manhattan now)


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