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Walter McLaughlin

Walter McLaughlin is a Los Angeles Kings correspondent for The Hockey Writers. He is an avid sports fan, having followed the Kings since living in L.A. in the mid-1970's, as well as suffering through Seattle sports teams' general futility. He has a Bachelor's degree in Finance and has worked in community banking for over 25 years, specializing in SBA loans. He is married and has two daughters.

Four Months Later: the Dustin Brown Hit on Michal Roszival Revisited

Walter McLaughlin | September 16, 2012

With the lockout now in full swing, there is plenty of time to revisit one of the most controversial moments of last season’s Stanley Cup playoffs. We all certainly remember…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Los Angeles Kings

The Five Most Successful NHL Franchises Since the 2004-05 Lockout

Walter McLaughlin | September 10, 2012

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Then quit. There’s no point in being a damn fool about it— W.C. Fields If W.C. was right, the Los Angeles…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, New York Islanders, Pittsburgh Penguins, Top 10 Lists, Toronto Maple Leafs, Uncategorized, Winnipeg Jets

All Bets Are Off: The Five Most Overrated NHL Teams

Walter McLaughlin | September 3, 2012

Success and failure are greatly overrated. But failure gives you a whole lot more to talk about— Hildegard Knef Hope springs eternal. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. No…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Minnesota Wild, Philadelphia Flyers

San Jose’s 2012-13 Refrain: Here’s to You, Mr. Robinson

Walter McLaughlin | August 26, 2012

No doubt thoroughly disgusted with his team’s anemic penalty killing statistics over the past two season, Sharks’ General Manager Doug Wilson has tried adding defensive size, strength and speed, along…

Categories San Jose Sharks

Five NHL Head Coaches on the Hot Seat

Walter McLaughlin | August 13, 2012

Ok, I confess. As a longtime Kings devotee, I am most definitely not a Ducks fan. That original Disney logo with the duck-shaped hockey mask between the crisscrossing hockey sticks…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Humor, Philadelphia Flyers, San Jose Sharks, Vancouver Canucks

Seattle Arena Proposal: “It’s Halftime, Baby”

Walter McLaughlin | August 2, 2012

Don’t give up at halftime. Concentrate on winning the second half— Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant Long-time Sonics play-by-play announcer Kevin Calabro has always possessed the ability to paint vivid pictures…

Categories Uncategorized

The Case for the Sharks to Trade Joe Thornton

Walter McLaughlin | July 22, 2012

There really is very little debate about it. With 1,078 points (59th in NHL history), seven all-star appearances, an Art Ross Trophy and a Hart Trophy, Joe Thornton will eventually…

Categories Player Profiles, San Jose Sharks

The Seattle Arena Opposition: How to Parry a Billionaire

Walter McLaughlin | July 14, 2012

There aren’t many cities that would seriously consider turning their backs on an investment of nearly $300 million in private capital within their boundaries, particularly during trying economic times. However,…

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The San Jose Sharks Turn Offensive in the 2012 NHL Draft

Walter McLaughlin | June 24, 2012

To apologize is to lay the foundation for a future offense.— Ambrose Bierce Unless selecting at the very top of the NHL draft, a team’s picks will always be poked…

Categories San Jose Sharks, Uncategorized

Los Angeles Heads Home With Kings-Sized Worries

Walter McLaughlin | June 11, 2012

Just a few days ago, the Los Angeles Kings were on the verge of history. The Kings were just about to play game four of their Stanley Cup Finals series…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, New Jersey Devils

Los Angeles Kings’ 2011-12 Playoff Run: The Numbers Don’t Lie

Walter McLaughlin | June 3, 2012

Key records the the 2011-2012 Los Angeles Kings have achieved or are flirting with setting are as follows…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, New Jersey Devils

Musings of a 36-Year Los Angeles Kings Fan

Walter McLaughlin | May 27, 2012

Not long after Al Gore invented the internet, I started listening to Los Angeles Kings games on a red transistor radio. The mid-70’s were tumultuous times. Gerald Ford had just…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, New Jersey Devils
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