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Rob Blake – For the life of me, I can’t understand why you sacrifice Rivet for Blake. Rivet is younger, cheaper, more productive, tougher, hits more, blocks more shots, and he’s a more effective leader. Seriously, if Rob Blake was named Henry McGillicuddy everybody would be up in arms over this signing. Instead of signing Blake, why not spend that salary on Jason Smith, teaming him with Rivet to create a strong veteran duo that can dish out some punishment?
Plus, Blake is on the decline. He had 25 points and a -12 plus-minus in 51 games prior to the All-Star break last year. He finished out the season with six points and a -7 plus-minus over his last 20 games after it. I realize the Kings were well out of contention but that’s a pretty significant drop, and I know numbers don’t tell the whole story but someone will have to explain to me why you dump Rivet to bring in Blake.
Our X is San Jose's loss
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"I would just like to hear the pitter-patter of tiny feet before I die."
"I'll get you a mouse and a . . . piece of sheet metal."
Craig Rivet – There were a lot of times last season when we’d wonder aloud or ask one another online who would captain the Sharks if Patrick Marleau were dealt or stripped of the C. Again and again, without hesitation, Rivet was the first name mentioned or typed or shouted. No other Shark showed more courage or dependability sticking up for teammates, and no other blueliner came close to providing his level of leadership last season.
Well, they won't be getting this from Blake, unless of course the opponent that is going after one of his teammates is an old buddy like Lappy.
__________________ Hockey's original bad boy. The "Cowboy" Howie Young
In related news, sources too close to Commisssioner Bettmen and dining at Taco Bell, are telling us that the province named in the article (Nunavut) is in the running for an expansion team when the time comes.
The most oft asked question from fans of other teams would be "Are all Kings fans this crazy?
That question was never asked of me. The most common feedback I received from other teams' fans were the Kings were going to be the team to beat when the players currently in our system complete their development.
Fantastic take on the San Jose Sharks.
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