Last year the NHL on Versus decided to shut the Kings out from any type of national coverage, and once again, they decided to keep it as minimal as possible for this So Cal team. Hey, I love minimalism and everything, but only for my living spaces and furniture within. When it comes to hockey, I want more Kings exposure during more hours of the day.
For the 09-10 season, Versus decided showing one game involving the Kings was enough, but it's blatantly obvious as to why this game was chosen. If it's not obvious, then you need to open your eyes or just have me spell it out for you. This one Kings game was chosen because it was against the Chicago Blackhawks rather than any sort of potential the Kings merit.
Seriously, folks; what Kings game is going to get the most national draw possible? A game against a team that has been put through the hype ringer and drawn as thinly as possible. Yes, people can easily just get the Center Ice package to watch all things Kings, but my point here is not that. It's the fact that this team is, once again, attempting to get out of the usually damp and dusty cellar but are being stunted by a league that views this team as the red-headed step child. I really don't think giving them some national coverage it's that difficult. Why can't Versus just show a hockey double header every night of the season? I really don't think that channel is making its money through bull riding. Ultimate fighting, yes; bull riding, no.
X-posted to A Queen Among Kings
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Versus Frustrates Me
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Kings World Podcast
Hello ladies and faithful readers,
Considering posting has been slow around the hockey blogging community, we'd like to inform you that we have finally recorded a new episode for Kings World Podcast, our LA Kings podcast, and hopefully we can provide some entertainment during the slow hockey off-season.
In our 34th episode we discuss the trades and signings as well as who the Kings picked in the 2009 NHL Draft. Marie isn’t as confident as Connie that the Kings will make the playoffs, but there is always a chance the Kings can actually pull something out of their behinds. Of course, everyone looks forward to Frozen Fury coming to you this year on September 26th. Also, you will be able to hear Marie’s exciting Chicago story, which blows Patrick Kane’s out of the water!
You can listen to the podcast by visiting either of our blogs (A Queen Among Kings or Purple Crushed Velvet) or our podcast website, or by subscribing to us in iTunes. Please direct any questions, comments, or thoughts to kingsworldpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com.
