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NHL '12 Playoffs |OT2| NHL ratings up 50%; GAF ratings down 90%

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fallout

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Sanjuro Tsubaki said:
Say the Penguins won the cup this season, you would argue against Crosby's name on the cup?
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He played 22 games and had a pretty decent impact in those games. I think if you've done that much and you're out with an injury, your name deserves to be on there.

I certainly wouldn't argue it strongly, though. I get why the league has its rules.
 
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Doctor West

Member
Dastardly Jerks said:
Seen many Staples Center games? Happens all the time. I can't stand it. Part of the embodiment of the crowd there really.



When describing Kings fans, there's no more appropriate word.
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lol If only the _ucks had enough fans to have an audible chant. You need to recruit more housewives for that to happen.
 
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Cagey

Banned
Our PP does it for the lulz, and boy do they earn said lulz.

Quite simply, the Kings have buried some of their "you ain't saving this shit" glorious scoring chances, and the Devils have buried none. The Kings have shown a finishing touch, and tonight they scored two of those unsaveable goals (rendering that bullshit on the first one totally meaningless), whereas we had pucks on the doorstep and couldn't figure out which end of the stick is used to propel the rubber forward. All series long that's been the story.

That third period was a pussy white flag raising, though.

All I wanted to was to avoid embarrassment this series, but so much for that. Regardless, excellent season: roflstomped the Flyers, the King Henrik is dead and long live King Henrique, made the SCF in a 'transition' year.

HERE"S TO A GENTLEMAN'S SWEEP!
 
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Sanjuro

Member
fallout said:
He played 22 games and had a pretty decent impact in those games. I think if you've done that much and you're out with an injury, your name deserves to be on there.

I certainly wouldn't argue it strongly, though. I get why the league has its rules.
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Savard played in more games over Crosby.
 
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Cagey

Banned
Smiley90 said:
Congratz on your cup kings fans!

16-2 is an impressive run for sure.
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Phthisis

Member
I feel like I'm standing on the edge of a cliff, and the slightest gust of wind will push me over. There's an amazing feeling of energy. I've been waiting my whole life for the Kings to be in this position. I'm doing everything I can to get tickets to Wednesday night. Regardless, I'm leaving E3 early to hit LA Live and watch and possibly celebrate.

I will cry if they win it.
 
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Ra\/en

Member
Wow. Domination by the Kings. 15-2 right now. Crazy.

possible 16-2 by an 8 seed?

I was nervous for the Nucks to play the Kings when they first drew them, but I had no idea that they were THIS good.
 
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Doctor West

Member
Dastardly Jerks said:
Housewives were all that was left on our bandwagon after the cup. Just like criminals will all be that's left on yours after your cup.
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Maybe. But the Kings have had a loyal fanbase for a while now. Only people we'll lose are all the Lakers fans and D-Bags who just want to watch winners. As for criminals, the _ucks have Snoop Dogg. I know he's soft, but in a way that's fitting for a Disney team.
 
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Clydefrog

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First off, I'd like to say: SDFKLJSDGFKSJGKDSFGJEOGJEDFLGJDFGLGPEWGFGK:LNDFSG!!!!!!!!

GO KINGSSSS OMGGGG

secondly, penalty killing really won the game tonight. new jersey could have easily made this a game during that 5-on-3 and double minor penalty. it was crazy that new jersey only had 3 shots total on their 6 power plays.

god, i can't wait until wednesday. to actually be going to the franchise's biggest game in history... oh wow.

it ain't over until it's over but i'd LOVE to see the kings win it in person on wednesday night! WOOOO

if i had good seats, i'd bring a NHL-GAF sign. sadly my seats suck :lol
 
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MPW

Member
Clydefrog said:
First off, I'd like to say: SDFKLJSDGFKSJGKDSFGJEOGJEDFLGJDFGLGPEWGFGK:LNDFSG!!!!!!!!

GO KINGSSSS OMGGGG

secondly, penalty killing really won the game tonight. new jersey could have easily made this a game during that 5-on-3 and double minor penalty. it was crazy that new jersey only had 3 shots total on their 6 power plays.

god, i can't wait until wednesday. to actually be going to the franchise's biggest game in history... oh wow.

it ain't over until it's over but i'd LOVE to see the kings win it in person on wednesday night! WOOOO

if i had good seats, i'd bring a NHL-GAF sign. sadly my seats suck :lol
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do it anyway! :D
 
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rage1973

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Just came back from game 3.
Got tickets for game 3 and 4 on the 12th row.
I heard Game 4 tickets in that section is going for 2500+ but there is no way I am selling after being a diehard fan for 20+ years.
 
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alexthekid

Member
rage1973 said:
Just came back from game 3.
Got tickets for game 3 and 4 on the 12th row.
I heard Game 4 tickets in that section is going for 2500+ but there is no way I am selling after being a diehard fan for 20+ years.
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This is funny considering how cheap they were on stubhub for the early rounds
 
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Socreges

Banned
alexthekid said:
This is funny considering how cheap they were on stubhub for the early rounds
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Kings games are suddenly a place to be seen. Alyssa Milano is probably hoping this will revive her career. Alan Thicke is probably just hoping this will remind people that he exists.
 
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Marvie_3

Banned
Socreges said:
Kings games are suddenly a place to be seen. Alyssa Milano is probably hoping this will revive her career. Alan Thicke is probably just hoping this will remind people that he exists.
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How could people not be aware of the existence of the funniest man alive?
 
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Marvie_3

Banned
Glendale shares details of deal with potential Phoenix Coyotes buyer

A proposed 20-year agreement with a likely Phoenix Coyotes buyer may cost Glendale more than $45 per resident each year over the life of the deal.

The city appears poised to pay a group led by former San Jose Sharks chief executive Greg Jamison nearly $325 million over 20 years to operate and make improvements to the city-owned Jobing.com Arena.

An Arizona Republic analysis of a draft released Monday by the city showed Glendale expects to collect less than half that amount via ticket surcharges, rent, sales tax and other team fees during the same period.

The Glendale City Council is expected to discuss the proposed agreement at a public workshop Thursday but the city has not set a time for the meeting nor has it scheduled a vote on the deal. A 4-3 council majority would be needed, and the vote is likely to come within a week.

The agreement with Jamison follows a series of challenges for Glendale leaders. The city closed a $35 million spending gap in the upcoming year's budget with layoffs, tax hikes and service cuts.

Glendale also has spent the past three years trying to secure a new owner for the Coyotes. The National Hockey League has owned the team since 2009 when then-owner Jerry Moyes entered the team into bankruptcy. A handful of potential buyers have come and gone and Glendale has pledged two, $25 million payments to the NHL to cover team losses.

Glendale and NHL leaders are now banking on Jamison, a longtime sports executive who turned around another financially struggling West Coast hockey team, the San Jose Sharks. Jamison has said he hopes to capitalize on the Coyotes' deep playoff run this season to increase ticket sales and bring in more sponsorships for the team.

But such success may not translate into smaller payments for Glendale.

A Republic analysis revealed that even if the Coyotes went to the Stanley Cup Finals for the next 20 seasons and the arena booked 30 sold-out concerts each year for the next 20 years, Glendale could still expect to lose about $9 million annually.

That figure does not include the city's annual arena debt payments, which will average about $12.6 million a year over the next 20 years.

Longtime Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs, who has said next year's budgeted $17 million arena management fee is too steep, said Monday she cannot support the deal.

The current deal allows Jamison to keep all revenues to offset expenses and anything left over from the city's arena fee of $10 million to $20 million a year will help run the hockey team, Scruggs said.

The mayor said she's also concerned that Glendale will hand over $24 million for capital improvements at the arena when the city's own capital improvement budget is low on cash, prompting the council to proceed with a 61-cent secondary property tax hike that will be phased in over two years and will sunset in 2017.

Even with the tax hike, Glendale residents won't see the construction of new city facilities or park upgrades for at least the next five years.

"We are telling our residents we will not build anything, any city facilities or amenities," Scruggs said. Instead, "we are putting our money into (the arena's) capital improvements. Something is very wrong there."

But other city officials say keeping the Coyotes is best for Glendale.

Councilwoman Joyce Clark, an ardent Coyotes supporter, has said arena debt and operation costs exist whether the team stays or goes. She did not return requests for comment Monday.

Having the team helps Glendale pay those bills, Clark said.

Other Glendale officials have emphasized the economic benefits of the team, including dozens of jobs and increased business at the sports and entertainment complex that surrounds the arena.

At an April budget workshop, Deputy City Manager Jim Colson said a city-commissioned analysis by TL Hocking & Associates projected Glendale could expect to bring in an average of $15.7 million annually over a 20-year lease with Jamison and $6.5 million without the Coyotes.

Hocking's projections have been far more dire in the past.

A 2009 study the consultant completed for Glendale assumed all city sales-tax revenue the surrounding Westgate City Center and fees from the arena would halt if the team left, adding up to a $500 million loss for Glendale over 30 years.

Jamison's deal with Glendale gives him a financial incentive to keep the team in the West Valley city.

The city's draft non-competition and non-relocation pact calls for $250 million to $350 million in damages should Jamison choose to move the team.

Under the lease agreement, Jamison has an option to buy the arena and is obligated to attempt to change the team's name to the Arizona Coyotes. He also must promote Glendale's financial support of the team in Coyotes programs and at the arena.

It was not immediately clear whether the Phoenix-based Goldwater Institute would challenge the deal with Jamison. The conservative watchdog group is reviewing the deal to see if it could be in violation of the Arizona gift clause, which bars illegal subsidies to private businesses.

Glendale said in a statement Monday that independent experts have expressed confidence the deal does not violate the state's gift clause.

The city's deal with Jamison calls for both parties to carry an equal burden if the conservative watchdog group or another entity brings a legal challenge.

Sports economist John Vrooman said the team brings intangible benefits to Glendale, but the balance sheet may not add up for taxpayers. "(The city) needs to make sure the costs and benefits are all lined up and match up," said Vrooman of Vanderbilt University. "The benefit and the cost doesn't seem to match up in this case.
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yankeehater

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What a game last night. Glad to see the real evils finally show up. If Carter had only played this well when the Flyers made the SCF a few years ago. Anyone know what the record is for fewest goals allowed in a SCF? I wonder if Quick has a shot at it or not.
 
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Entropia

No One Remembers
yankeehater said:
What a game last night. Glad to see the real evils finally show up. If Carter had only played this well when the Flyers made the SCF a few years ago. Anyone know what the record is for fewest goals allowed in a SCF? I wonder if Quick has a shot at it or not.
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According to HFBoards:


1) 95 Devils - 34 GA
2) 97 Red Wings - 38 GA
3) 00 Devils - 39 GA


Quick has only allowed 24 goals.
 
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Dastardly Jerks

Banned
Seriously, I look forward to whatever analyst strat/statistic/performance:ratio any media are looking forward to doing this postseason just to see how the Kings managed to do this.

Raw overloaded talent and a hot streak seems to be how it was done. 2010 Blackhawks style. And if that's the case, then boy are the Kings lucky that Richards, Penner and Carter were shipped out and even luckier that Quick was just breaking into his prime at the contract that he is on.
 
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yankeehater

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Dastardly Jerks said:
Seriously, I look forward to whatever analyst strat/statistic/performance:ratio any media are looking forward to doing this postseason just to see how the Kings managed to do this.

Raw overloaded talent and a hot streak seems to be how it was done. 2010 Blackhawks style. And if that's the case, then boy are the Kings lucky that Richards, Penner and Carter were shipped out and even luckier that Quick was just breaking into his prime at the contract that he is on.
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My god at the raise he will get this offseason. I have no idea what the Kings caps situation is like but I imagine Quick will want to be one of the highest paid goalies.
 
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Entropia

No One Remembers
Quick being on a 1.8 mil/year contract is INSANE. The kid is going to get atleast 3.5x that when he resigns I guarantee. Bernier, though a backup is at 1.25 mil. He's actually decent too but Quick is the starter. I recall like a couple seasons ago there was some talk about who would be their starter but Quick prevailed.

For comparison here are the top 5 salary hit goaltenders:
1. Lundqvist, Henrik - $6,875,000
2. Ward, Cam - $6,300,000
3. Miller, Ryan - $6,250,000
4. Backstrom, Niklas - $6,000,000
5. Kiprusoff, Miikka - $5,833,333

Given how great Quick is and how consistent he is, he should be somewhere between what Lundqvist and Ward earn (6.5 mil easily).

According to CapGeek for 2012-2013 the Kings have 16 mil in cap space.

Kopitar is currently locked in at 6.8 mil until 2016-2017 so he's pretty much set for life.
Richards is 5.75 mil until 2020 (WTF?!)
Carter is 5.2 mil until 2022 (WHAT?!?!?)
Doughty is 7 mil until 2019
Brown is 3.17 mil until 2014 (good deal on this. If he continued to do well in these playoffs he could get 6+ easily but he's petered off against the Coyotes)

Dustin Penner, Jarrett Stoll, Scott Parse, and Colin Fraser are all UFAs for 2012-2013 so who knows if they'll get re-signed.
 
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