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Mitch Michals (The Hockey Writers)
The NHL-College Football Coach Matching Game
Congratulations fellow sports fans, we’ve made it through another summer slumber. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the subtle nuances of baseball and Alex Rodriguez’ fall from grace as much as the next guy, but the real sports busy season is upon us. College football has returned, the first NFL Sunday is up next, followed […]
Mitch Michals (The Hockey Writers)
Datsyuk and Duncan: A Farewell to a Pair of Legends
Nothing ages us more than the end of professional athletic careers. In a world where shelf lives are brief and flames burn out in an instant, premier sports stars are fortunate to compete longer than a single decade. There is always a newer, shinier model on the lot. And father time, as you will undoubtedly […]
Mitch Michals (The Hockey Writers)
Sutter’s Back but Kings Need to Prepare for His Exit
Amid the reliable sounds of playoff drama and Stanley Cup passion, it’s easy to forget that for 26 NHL franchises whose seasons have ended, next year’s plans have already begun. Salary caps have been examined, front office moves have been debated, and the general wellbeing of the organization has been the primary concern for each […]
Mitch Michals (The Hockey Writers)
The Weight of Washington D.C. Falls on Alex Ovechkin Again
The plight of a superstar is very difficult. The collective effort of a group’s parts determines success in professional team sports, but the brunt of their failure will fall squarely on the shoulders of the franchise player. It takes a village to achieve a set of goals, and yet one individual will unquestionably receive the […]
Mitch Michals (The Hockey Writers)
How the Sharks and Blues Changed Their Playoff Narratives
How do we define success in the world around us? There are short-term achievements, notable accolades, and the general recognition of a job well done. But what if the job isn’t completed just yet? What if the standards change over the time, goals are elevated, and there’s more work to be done? Success, for better or […]
Mitch Michals (The Hockey Writers)
One Last Chance for L.A.’s Stanley Cup Dreams
This is it. The margin for error is long gone. All of the trials and tribulations, successes, and Stanley Cup dreams for the 2015-16 Los Angeles Kings comes down to this. Facing a 3-1 series deficit to the detested, yet undeniably respected San Jose Sharks, the Kings are left with no choice. They have to […]
Mitch Michals (The Hockey Writers)
Kings Facing a Stacked Deck
Somewhere in the L.A. Kings organizational mantra, there is a section about doing things the hard way. There has to be right? It would have been much easier in 2012 to win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history with a seed higher than eight. A lot of time and energy and could have been […]
Mitch Michals (The Hockey Writers)
How the Kings Can Avoid a Shark Attack in Round 1
When the Anaheim Ducks defeated the junior varsity Washington Capitals in the final game of the 2015-16 NHL season, the playoff picture was officially set. The win gave Anaheim their fourth straight division title, and placed the Los Angeles Kings immediately in the cross-hairs of a familiar foe. Fill it up again, because it’s Sharks […]
Mitch Michals (The Hockey Writers)
The Russian Meldonium Scandal: A Dark Hour for Sports
I prefer to enjoy the humor in sports. The athletic industry has its own wing in the entertainment sector of the world, and as such there are plenty of feel-good elements to each game. Certain aspects can bring out the lighter side of such a stress filled environment, and allow consumers to thoroughly appreciate sports […]
Mitch Michals (The Hockey Writers)
The Flaws of Each Stanley Cup Contender
It’s not hyperbole when I say that this year might feature the most wide-open Stanley Cup Playoffs in recent memory. Anybody can win the NHL postseason tournament, similar to an audience member securing a free car on an episode of Oprah. But then again, only one team will win. A wide open race is still […]
Mitch Michals (The Hockey Writers)
Lecavalier’s Last Stand: The Final Role in a Storied Career
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: father time is undefeated. No matter how hard you train, how disciplined you remain, or how much you preserve your physical and mental health, all athletes eventually deteriorate over time. The game of hockey exemplifies this long-standing mantra with grueling seasons and amounts of physical punishment that […]
Mitch Michals (The Hockey Writers)
Going for the Division Is the Best Play for L.A.
The clock is winding down on the NHL season, which means the real marathon is about to begin. In less than a month, you’ll hear those special words. No more casual matchups. No more throwaway games up in Rochester. And no more trips to Toronto or Edmonton to boost your club’s self-esteem. The words are […]
Mitch Michals (The Hockey Writers)
A Lyrical Look at How the Kings Regained the “Eye of the Tiger”
Championships are earned. It makes no difference if you are a perennial titan or a unaccomplished newcomer in the grand scheme of athletics. Nothing will be handed out, and no title will be won easily. The NHL teaches this lesson vividly, where teams of all shapes, skill, and levels of competence face the exact same […]
Mitch Michals (The Hockey Writers)
Stopping Corey Perry: How the Kings Can Thwart Their Main Rival
It takes a lot to be super-villain in the world of sports. Not just anybody can be universally despised by an entire fan base, or have the ability to ignite a rivalry at a moment’s notice. The best villains have game, making sure that everyone cares enough to hate them. Each has passion because without it […]
Mitch Michals (The Hockey Writers)
Will Small Splashes Push Kings Over the Top?
Another trade deadline has come and gone, and the Los Angeles Kings again refused to be passive bystanders. Of course, they didn’t shock the world this year, and bring in any high-priced dynamos to raise the team’s energy level like a triple expresso shot. The Kings didn’t have to do that this year, given their […]
Mitch Michals (The Hockey Writers)
What Is It About Backup Goalies That Drive the Kings Nuts?
A note for first-timers rink rats and novice hockey supporters: not everything in this beautiful game makes sense. There are ridiculous trades, boneheaded plays, and referee interpretations of “goalie interference” that makes my head nearly explode. And then we have this recent trend for the Los Angeles Kings, a team poised to return to the […]
Mitch Michals (The Hockey Writers)
Getting by Without Gaborik: A King Sized Issue
I’m a fan of the show “Seinfeld.” The group dynamics, the ridiculousness of everyday activities, and the general buffoonery of friends in the real world just does it for me. Heck, I’ve even used the classic George Costanza line: “Was that wrong? Should I not have done that?” to explain a professional mistake or two. […]
Mitch Michals (The Hockey Writers)
Views from the Kings’ Blue Line: A February Progress Report
There’s a lot to like about this current edition of the Los Angeles Kings. Jonathan Quick’s still turning away pucks like a hostile bouncer in West Hollywood, the premier forwards are leading by example, and as evident in the team’s 9-2 drubbing of the Boston Bruins, the scoring depth has never looked better in L.A.. […]
Mitch Michals (The Hockey Writers)
The Jonas Enroth Factor: How Valuable is L.A.’s Backup Goalie?
You never know the true value of something until it’s reduced. Those clean white sneakers you own are an under-appreciated accessory, that is until they get dirty and scuffed up. That’s when anger sets in, followed by panic. I need those. I need those shoes. I need them to be at their best. Still with […]
Mitch Michals (The Hockey Writers)
The President’s Trophy is in Play for L.A.
I swear I’ve thought this one through. The Los Angeles Kings just passed the halfway point of their season, and have built a somewhat comfortable perch atop the struggling Pacific Division. Given the manner in which the team has played, and the general miscues that the rest of the division seems to endure on a […]
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