Monthly Archives: September 2012

The Cup, Names, Petitions, since the lock-out [CHART FUN]

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September 30, 2012

Yesterday, we learned that the Kings did not petition to have Andrei Loktionov’s name engraved on the Stanley Cup. How unusual is that? I decided to find out. As I said I would in my last post on Loktigate, I went back and looked at the rosters of past Cup-winning teams, to see which...
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Still no Voynov; Monarchs Camp Day 1

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September 30, 2012

New Hampshire Union Leader: Monarchs Roster Takes Shape

 Nolan and Loktionov arrived in town this past week to report to Monarchs training camp. Voynov, however, did not and his status remains a mystery.

It was rumored that Loktionov might opt to go play back home in the KHL in Russia and that could be where...
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Horrible News (and why am I not surprised?)

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September 29, 2012

The day started with joy at the sight of Andrei Loktionov’s name on the cup, which turned out to be a Photoshop, and ended with the news that Andrei Loktionov will ask for a trade when the Lock-Out is over. Way to manage your assets, Kings Brain Trust. Evernote lets you save all the...
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“Doesn’t rise to the level of unforgivable sin”

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September 29, 2012

Rich Hammond doesn't think Loktionov's omission is all that bad in the scheme of things. But why didn't the Kings at least petition to have him included? What's the risk in that? The league might say no?


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Do the Right Thing, Dean! (part two)

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September 29, 2012
Do the Right Thing, Dean! (part two)

So, today the HHOF released the first picture of the Kings’ names engraved on the Stanley Cup. Imagine my ecstasy when I saw that the picture did indeed include the name of Andrei Loktionov! There it was, tacked onto the end of the last row, the only player’s name to be out of alphabetical...
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Hey, Dean (Luc, Tim, Mrs. A…), it’s (probably) not too late to do the right thing

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September 28, 2012

The names may not be engraved on the cup yet. You might possibly still be able to change the list and put Andrei Loktionov’s name on. Here is a comment by Niesy, promoted from the “Loktionov Omission is Unconscionable” post. This is an org that is supposedly all about “We love each other, there...
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Training Camp Opens on Saturday

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September 25, 2012

The Monarchs Training Camp roster consists of 16 forwards: Andy Andreoff, Marc-Andre Cliche, Richard Clune, Robbie Czarnik, Justin Johnson, Brandon Kozun, Stefan Legein, Andrei Loktionov , David Meckler, Jordan Nolan, Brian O’Neill, Tanner Pearson, Nikolay Prokhorkin , Tyler Toffoli, Linden Vey and Jordan Weal.  There are also seven...
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Earl Sleek’s “Jewels from the Crown” logo

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September 24, 2012
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Is Bettman itching to cancel 2012-13 sooner than you think?

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September 23, 2012

Gary Bettman appears to be operating under the assumption that (1) the players will fold, just like last time, and (2) the fans will come back, just like last time. I wouldn’t bet on either. I would be willing to bet the NHL will return by summer of 2014. Beyond that, whether we’ll lose...
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Fix It

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September 23, 2012

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