Around the League '16-'17 Other Teams' Free Agent Frenzy

[Ollie Weeks]

Typical backtracking, good attempt at deflecting but it won't work with me. By the way at the state of the franchise meeting Blake said Gaborik may miss the start of training camp.

Nah he's right. It was pretty weak.

 

[King'sPawn]

Typical backtracking, good attempt at deflecting but it won't work with me. By the way at the state of the franchise meeting Blake said Gaborik may miss the start of training camp.

The fans that think it's a given that Gaborik starts the season on LTIR need to take themselves over to Instagram and look at his account. He's ready right now.

So.... he's not ready right now? Come on, man. Think for yourself and stop being Blake's mouthpiece. Get back on Instagram on the double!

 

[The Tikkanen]

So.... he's not ready right now? Come on, man. Think for yourself and stop being Blake's mouthpiece. Get back on Instagram on the double!

Can you update your line combos first? I need to see the LTIR designation on there.

 

[The Tikkanen]

We went through this same scenario before where Rich Hammond was a God, he knew everything there was to know about the Kings. Turns out he was a reporter, paid by the Kings and told what to report by the Kings.

 

[King'sPawn]

Can you update your line combos first? I need to see the LTIR designation on there.

I'm perfecting my algorithm that looks at different social media outlets for Kings players to provide the opening day roster. So far I have my Twitter module completed. Working on Pinterest now. Don't worry, I'll hit you up for insight when it comes to evaluating Instagram.

So far, Kopitar's starting out as the 3rd line center. I'm hoping he can overrake Nic Dowd in the top 6 role.

Believe you me, I ain't noone's mouthpiece.

 

[Sol]

I'm going to message gaborik on his Instagram and tell him no one wants to see him happy if he's injured, if he's gonna miss games because of injury, he has to show it.

Not getting paid millions to be happy. What a tool..

Don't wanna jump into someone's argument, but just my in my POV all the Kings "journalists" seem to be very malaise and never have anything of significance to contribute which is why I never took Hammond seriously, and now, rosen.

 

[King'sPawn]

Don't wanna jump into someone's argument, but just my in my POV all the Kings "journalists" seem to be very malaise and never have anything of significance to contribute which is why I never took Hammond seriously, and now, rosen.

I get that. I really do.

But there is nothing wrong with citing them as sources. It sure as **** doesn't make someone a mouthpiece incapable of independent thought, especially when the alternative is social media following.

 

[deeshamrock]

We went through this same scenario before where Rich Hammond was a God, he knew everything there was to know about the Kings. Turns out he was a reporter, paid by the Kings and told what to report by the Kings.

Which was why he left LA Kings Insider, because of something he wrote that they didn't approve of. And Rosen is also a paid employee so most of his stuff is homogenized as well.

 

[PJ Kings Hockey]

We went through this same scenario before where Rich Hammond was a God, he knew everything there was to know about the Kings. Turns out he was a reporter, paid by the Kings and told what to report by the Kings.

Which was why he left LA Kings Insider, because of something he wrote that they didn't approve of. And Rosen is also a paid employee so most of his stuff is homogenized as well.

Actually, Hammond's issue was with the NHL, not the Kings. From JewelsfromtheCrown.com:

Kings reporter Hammond told to stop interviewing players during the lockout

The league wanted his interview with Westgarth taken down, but the Kings defended him

The lockout is going on, and the players are pretty much talking to any and every reporter that comes their way. Kevin Westgarth was no different, and so Rich Hammond talked with him about the lockout and posted it on his blog.

The NHL saw that interview and told the Kings to take it down immediately. You see, since Rich Hammond was technically a Kings employee, the NHL considered him to be a League employee. And League employees are not allowed to have any contact with players. It didn’t matter that Hammond was simply a beat writer that happened to be employed by a team rather than a newspaper, he was still employed by the Kings.

Both the Kings and Hammond fought this decision. They tried to figure out a way around it so that Hammond could continue to interview the locked out players, like every other hockey writer out there. They even considered shutting the blog down. But if we’ve learned anything from the past decade, it’s that the NHL is pretty stubborn. He could not talk to players.

Hammond was not forced to take the post down or take a pay cut or anything like that. But the fact that NHL was trying to get involved in what he could and could not write made him uncomfortable, and he did not see it ending well. Because of this, he decided to leave his post as the official Kings blogger.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

I believe the Kings got fined by the NHL as well for that incident.

 

[BigKing]

It was more that Lombardi had issue with Hammond RE: details about the Williams trade that supposedly forced the inclusion of an additional 2nd round pick. If that is to be believed, of course. Hammond has had a much different tune towards the Kings since he is no longer employed by them.

I was a huge critic of Hammond because he was looked to as gospel on here when it was obviously the Kings primary PR tool. Great for coverage that was sorely lacking but the Kings used it to mold the beliefs of the fan base about players to the point where many stopped using their eyes and common sense in favor of "Hammond said..."

Rosen comes off as much friendlier and "PR-ish" so I don't think the line is as blurred as it was with Hammond since that was framed as a "legit" reporter covering the Kings with many not realizing that his paycheck came from the Kings or, at the least, not understanding what that meant. Hammond seemed at odds with being a legit journalist v. a paid lackey while Rosen has no issue with his role. That's not a knock on Rosen at all but rather Hammond as he took those checks so do the job or hit the bricks.

 

[The Tikkanen]

Being an LA Kings reporter during a lockout has to be very trying mentally.

 

[kingsholygrail]

Being an LA Kings reporter during a lockout has to be very trying mentally.

Because of the boredom?

 

[Sacha Baron Corbin]

Being an LA Kings reporter during a lockout has to be very trying mentally.

Yeah you can only stalk players' instagrams for so long

 

[The Tikkanen]

Yeah you can only stalk players' instagrams for so long

I ended up breaking news before Blake told Rosen what to print. All of the sudden it's he's been working out hard, he's in great shape, he's just trying to regain some lost power. Well slap my ass and call me Shirley! Hockey Buzz here I come!

 

[King'sPawn]

I ended up breaking news before Blake told Rosen what to print. All of the sudden it's he's been working out hard, he's in great shape, he's just trying to regain some lost power. Well slap my ass and call me Shirley! Hockey Buzz here I come!

How appropriate you compare yourself to Eklund.

 

[deeshamrock]

Luongo has the best twitter stuff, this from yesterday.


Strombone @strombone1

I just burned my retina looking at game film from last year #solareclipse
2:29 PM - Aug 21, 2017

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[deeshamrock]

Mistake, I think. The Rangers were one of the finalists, of the 10 teams on his list and would have been a great fit, reuniting with Vesey. Just about any other team on the list would be better. I can't believe ice time was the deciding factor but maybe it was




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Alex Kerfoot has decided on Colorado




Darren Dreger‏Verified account @DarrenDreger · 3h3 hours ago
Told Joe Sakic did a great job selling Kerfoot on his fit with the Avs. With trades likely, his role could be significant in near future.



Also, rumor in Detroit that Athanasiou might go KHL for 1 yr...which would be a huge loss for them. Kid's an explosive talent and put up 18 when not in the top 6 for most shifts. Put up big time with limited ice time. I didn't like the way Blaishill used him.
IF the issue is that it's CAP related, move Nyquist...or Tatar. But I wouldn't risk losing Athanasiou.
And if he does bolt, he'll get to play for Canada in the Olympics, which might increase his contract value....

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/n...t-red-wings-andreas-athanasiou-khl/593528001/

Video of his goals from last year...ridiculous...There's one, at the 4:13mark, end to end, that is totally sick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acGxOXTfAJY

 

[kingsfan28]

It was more that Lombardi had issue with Hammond RE: details about the Williams trade that supposedly forced the inclusion of an additional 2nd round pick. If that is to be believed, of course. Hammond has had a much different tune towards the Kings since he is no longer employed by them.

I was a huge critic of Hammond because he was looked to as gospel on here when it was obviously the Kings primary PR tool. Great for coverage that was sorely lacking but the Kings used it to mold the beliefs of the fan base about players to the point where many stopped using their eyes and common sense in favor of "Hammond said..."

Rosen comes off as much friendlier and "PR-ish" so I don't think the line is as blurred as it was with Hammond since that was framed as a "legit" reporter covering the Kings with many not realizing that his paycheck came from the Kings or, at the least, not understanding what that meant. Hammond seemed at odds with being a legit journalist v. a paid lackey while Rosen has no issue with his role. That's not a knock on Rosen at all but rather Hammond as he took those checks so do the job or hit the bricks.

He sealed his fate with the Kings with that report and was eventually let go. His trying to get the scoop on everyone hurt the team and almost killed the deal when other parties found out. Personally, I'm glad he's gone and never liked the snarky attitude he always seemed to bring with his reporting.

Rosen is miles better and actually looks like he truly enjoys his job, plus his suits fit better.

 

[Axl Rhoadz]

He sealed his fate with the Kings with that report and was eventually let go. His trying to get the scoop on everyone hurt the team and almost killed the deal when other parties found out. Personally, I'm glad he's gone and never liked the snarky attitude he always seemed to bring with his reporting.

Rosen is miles better and actually looks like he truly enjoys his job, plus his suits fit better.

Not to mention how awkward he was in front of the camera...it was uncomfortable watching him.

 

[YP44]

Mistake, I think. The Rangers were one of the finalists, of the 10 teams on his list and would have been a great fit, reuniting with Vesey. Just about any other team on the list would be better. I can't believe ice time was the deciding factor but maybe it was




Darren Dreger‏Verified account
@DarrenDreger

Alex Kerfoot has decided on Colorado




Darren Dreger‏Verified account @DarrenDreger · 3h3 hours ago
Told Joe Sakic did a great job selling Kerfoot on his fit with the Avs. With trades likely, his role could be significant in near future.



Also, rumor in Detroit that Athanasiou might go KHL for 1 yr...which would be a huge loss for them. Kid's an explosive talent and put up 18 when not in the top 6 for most shifts. Put up big time with limited ice time. I didn't like the way Blaishill used him.
IF the issue is that it's CAP related, move Nyquist...or Tatar. But I wouldn't risk losing Athanasiou.
And if he does bolt, he'll get to play for Canada in the Olympics, which might increase his contract value....

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/n...t-red-wings-andreas-athanasiou-khl/593528001/

Video of his goals from last year...ridiculous...There's one, at the 4:13mark, end to end, that is totally sick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acGxOXTfAJY

I think it's cap related. Detroit is already over the cap. They need to do something soon.

 

[deeshamrock]

NJ Devils sign Drew Stafford, 1 yr, 850K. Good pickup, depth move that w/Zajac out will help. He's pretty responsible, which will help with the young centers on the team and the PP was awful, so maybe he'll give that a boost.

 

[Brodeur]

NJ Devils sign Drew Stafford, 1 yr, 850K. Good pickup, depth move that w/Zajac out will help. He's pretty responsible, which will help with the young centers on the team and the PP was awful, so maybe he'll give that a boost.

It's kinda funny, with similar personnel (add Hall/Parenteau, subtract Stempniak/Schlemko) our PP went from 9th (19.9%) to 22nd (17.5%). Schlemko was unexpectedly useful on the 2nd PP unit.

Even with a healthy Zajac, I expected them to add some warm bodies at RW. Devils have an imbalance with C/LW types. They signed Stafford today and added Kevin Hayes to a PTO. Best case scenario, Stafford pulls a Lee Stempniak and has a nice rebound season in a 2nd/3rd line role. If we're out of the playoff hunt, we can move him for a draft pick and his cap hit wouldn't be prohibitive to any interested clubs.

 

[Sol]

I get that. I really do.

But there is nothing wrong with citing them as sources. It sure as **** doesn't make someone a mouthpiece incapable of independent thought, especially when the alternative is social media following.

It's not that I don't agree with you, I just have never seen much independent thought from the Kings journalists. It's always fluff and known stuff. And you can't trust Mayor because he's a bit of a shill.

 

[Sol]

It was more that Lombardi had issue with Hammond RE: details about the Williams trade that supposedly forced the inclusion of an additional 2nd round pick. If that is to be believed, of course. Hammond has had a much different tune towards the Kings since he is no longer employed by them.

I was a huge critic of Hammond because he was looked to as gospel on here when it was obviously the Kings primary PR tool. Great for coverage that was sorely lacking but the Kings used it to mold the beliefs of the fan base about players to the point where many stopped using their eyes and common sense in favor of "Hammond said..."

Rosen comes off as much friendlier and "PR-ish" so I don't think the line is as blurred as it was with Hammond since that was framed as a "legit" reporter covering the Kings with many not realizing that his paycheck came from the Kings or, at the least, not understanding what that meant. Hammond seemed at odds with being a legit journalist v. a paid lackey while Rosen has no issue with his role. That's not a knock on Rosen at all but rather Hammond as he took those checks so do the job or hit the bricks.

Not to you specifically, but what the hell? I didn't know about this. What was the interview about with Wesgarth? Why did the league care so much? And lastly someone said Hammond changed his tune about the Kings after he left... What does that mean? What did he say?