Category: Perspectives from the Cheap Seats

FOMO: Feeling Groovy with the 2012 Kings

By Michael Lloyd | May 27th 2019 | 4 min read |

On a day where the Boston Bruins take on the St. Louis Blues in game one of the Stanley Cup Final, I have to admit I am a little depressed. I’m down...

So, is Rob Blake the Mad Scientist or a Terrible GM?

By Michael Lloyd | Apr 22nd 2019 | 7 min read |

As Todd McLellan told us multiple times at his introductory press conference, the players gave themselves permission to take the season off. I want to...

Todd-Splaining: Cliffs Notes on the Kings Presser

By Michael Lloyd | Apr 18th 2019 | 9 min read |

At noon on Wednesday, Todd McLellan was introduced as the 29th head coach of the Los Angeles Kings. I have to admit, he said all of the right things. ...

Fear of Missing Out Playoff Running Diary: Flames @ Kings, Game 4, 1990 Smythe Semifinal

By Michael Lloyd | Apr 12th 2019 | 11 min read |

The top of the Jewels From the Crown website said it all this morning: Willie Desjardins gone, Toffoli calls practice effort “pathetic”, no new co...

#EastCoastBias: Dave Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame

By Michael Lloyd | Apr 3rd 2019 | 8 min read |

Frustrated and annoyed. That’s how I feel… …and it’s all because of #EastCoastBias. The Kings have placed the official “C” on 14 players: ...

Therapy Mailbag

By Michael Lloyd | Mar 26th 2019 | 7 min read |

Okay, faithful “Perspectives From The Cheap Seats” readers, I’m gong to come clean and have you save me $100 for a psychologist visit… …I ro...

The Bottom Five, aka, the Hunt for Jack Hughes

By Michael Lloyd | Mar 19th 2019 | 10 min read |

Truth be told, this Perspectives column started off as a mailbag. I get a lot of email from anxious fans worried about their expensive season tickets ...

The 2019 Trophy Case

By Michael Lloyd | Mar 11th 2019 | 6 min read |

As we draw ever so close to game 82, it’s time to start handicapping the trophy races. Barring something bizarre, here’s one man’s perspective f...

#EastCoastBias: Why Jonathan Quick is Still Underrated

By Michael Lloyd | Mar 5th 2019 | 8 min read |

Resume: 11 years, 9 quality … Conn Smythe (’12 Kings)… Jennings Trophy 2 times (’14, ’18) … Top 5 Vezina 3 times (’12, ’’14, ‘16) ...

Top 10 Kings Goosebump Moments of the YouTube Era

By Michael Lloyd | Feb 26th 2019 | 7 min read |

I am desperately trying to rev up all my Kings happiness after a yawner of a trade deadline day by Rob Blake and senior management over at Staples Cen...