Kukla's Korner Hockey
Next entry: Sharks Add Veteran Defensemen To Winning Formula
Previous entry: What Happened To Calgary
Blake Returns To LA On Sunday
by Paul on 10/10/08 at 02:03 PM ET
Comments (2)
Rich Hammond has a poll up at Inside the Kings and it looks like LA fans will not be greating Rob Blake warmly.
Filed in: NHL Teams, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks | KK Hockey | Permalink
Tags: Rob+Blake,
Comments
You’re assuming that Kings fans will show up—the Dodgers have a playoff game on Sunday in LA, and my guess is most of LA will be focused on them (hopefully losing to the Phillies). And if Blake brings the Sharks a ring, I’ll be thrilled (I’m a Sharks fan). One thing—you said the Kings would succeed without Blake—if they haven’t succeeded WITH him, how would reducing their blue line, as well as losing Camalleri to Calgary—help them succeed in the near future?
Posted by dinur from ct on 10/11/08 at 12:53 AM ET
Add a Comment
Please limit embedded image or media size to 575 pixels wide.
Add your own avatar by joining Kukla's Korner, or logging in and uploading one in your member control panel.
Captchas bug you? Join KK or log in and you won't have to bother.
Commenting is not available in this weblog entry.
Most Recent Blog Posts
The New Trade Deadline Strategy
The NHL Gets The 2013 Winter Classic Location Wrong
Horton Experiencing Concussion Symptoms Again
About KK Hockey
Paul Kukla founded Kukla’s Korner in 2005 and the site has since become the must-read site on the ‘net for all the latest happenings around the NHL.
From breaking news to in-depth stories around the league, KK Hockey is updated with fresh stories all day long and will bring you the latest news as quickly as possible.
Email Paul anytime at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
When learning from experts it’s best to learn personally from them, or from their blog. We can provide that with poker lessons blog, your home to learn poker personally.
Do you get shocked from the luck in the game of poker? Stop getting shocked and start being a Poker Shoker
Make extra cash while playing online poker. Rakeback is free and comes with rake races.
Kukla’s Korner is always a free service for readers, but it costs some money to maintain. If you’re ever in a position to donate a few dollars to help out, we’d be very appreciative.
Rob Blake has meant a lot to the Kings organization both as a player and a mentor (Jack Johnson). However, his actions and those of his agent - Pat Brisson - were deplorable during contract negotiations. Blake new the Kings were going young and that his role would be the veteran presence, and he knew that Lombardi wanted him, but had to wait for other contracts to settle before committing to Blake for what he wanted. Brisson knows the Kings and Lombardi as well - he one of Luc’s oldest friends, a former (mediocre) player and represents a few of the Kings now. This was about money and personal goals just like it was when Blake left for the Avs - rather than giving back to the organization that brought you up, gave you at chance at 18 and allowed you to play with great older players like Gretzky, Kurri, Taylor, McSorely who taught you not only how to play the game but how to be a “hockey player.” the Kings were going to give Blake the money but he jumped at the chance to go to a winner (or choker), and then to blame it on Lombardi and have Brisson lie about conversations with Lombardi?? That’s just despicable. Blake will be boo’ed at the game and hopefully the King’s will NOT retire his jersey. He had his chance to solidify his HOF career as a King but instead he decided that he was bigger than the game - which thankfully most the greats (Yzerman, Sakic, for example) chose not to do. So enjoy your time in San Jose Rob! Hopefully they won’t “choke” again and you’ll have another ring to go on your finger and solidify your place as “one who COULD have been” one of the best. The Kings have moved on and they will succeed without you.
Posted by scooter from Houston on 10/10/08 at 03:57 PM ET