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by Dirk Hoag on Mar 14, 2008 12:03 AM EDT

Despite Atlanta doing their part by coming back to beat Calgary 6-4, the Predators put in a woeful effort against the worst team in the Western Conference, losing to Los Angeles 4-1. There's nothing like watching a supposedly playoff-hungry team get stoned by the Kings "Goalie of the Week", who I believe won the job thanks to sending in the appropriate number of cereal box tops. Right now, I don't think it would matter if the Preds faced J.C. Petit in net; they'd find a way to bury pucks right into his chest.

A special boo-hiss goes to the linesman who whistled Radulov offsides as he broke into the L.A. zone well in behind the defense with about 4 minutes left in the first. I backed it up on the old DVR, and he clearly kept one skate on the line until the puck had crossed into the zone. It was a horrible call that took away a golden scoring chance in what was, at the time, a 0-0 game.

I know how ya feel, bud

Oh yeah, and I lost my job today too. What a way to kick off a weekend!

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Dude! Rough. Wish you the best in your new job hunt.

..and i wish the Preds luck in pursuing points in the standings... sheesh.

by Paul Nicholson on Mar 14, 2008 9:49 AM EDT reply actions

Really sorry to hear about the employment woes.

Not really sorry about the Preds loss to the Kings, though my wife is pretty bummed.

Have faith, the Canucks seem to think offense is optional in the Battle of the NW, and they chose option B) None.

by Mike at MHH on Mar 14, 2008 10:16 AM EDT reply actions

There's nothing like watching a supposedly playoff-hungry team get stoned by the Kings "Goalie of the Week", who I believe won the job thanks to sending in the appropriate number of cereal box tops.

I would go into a lengthy spiel about how Ersberg has a future in this league, but that was funny enough that I'll save it. I'll always love your work because it makes Dustin Brown look good.

by RudyKelly on Mar 14, 2008 11:50 AM EDT reply actions