Santa drop offs for December 26th, 2009

| Dec 18, 2009 | Comments 0

santaWhat a season it has been for the Los Angeles Kings.  Expectations have been surpassed, chemistry has arrived and Terry Murray has the team playing way above par. Until last night, the Kings held first place in the Western Conference. Unfortunately the Flames took down the Kings 2-1 and the Sharks were able to defeat the not so mighty anymore Ducks of Anaheim.

So as of today the Kings are in fourth place, due to the Sharks having the tie breaking edge.  Both teams have 47 points, which is a very nice amount of points to have collected at this point of the season.

The Kings will not play again until Saturday December 26th, 2009.  That is a full eight days off.  The joy that must bring to the players who will have some time to rest and relax and even get some very valuable family time, especially with the Holiday season upon us.

Speaking of that season that is upcoming, they say it is the season of giving correct?  Well, what is one thing that the Kings could “get” that would put a smile on the faces of the organization and the fellow Hockeywood fans worldwide?

How about a healthy line up?  Well, Ho-Ho-Ho – Merry Christmas.  As was reported today by Rich Hammond of LAKingsInsider.com, Santa has brought the Kings a very special present for Christmas.  A present that has been in the wrapping stages since Novemeber 17th.

smythkingsRyan Smyth is scheduled to return to the line up on December 26th, 2009.  The top line player acquired on July 3rd, 2009 from the Colorado Avalanche for Kyle Quincey, Tom Preissing and a fifth round entry draft pick for the upcoming 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Smyth had 23 points in 22 games before going down to injury, so you can only imagine how much anticipation his return brings.

Jack Johnson who was injured in a game against just a few nights back, and missed last nights contest against the Calgary Flames, will also be ready to go again.

Jarret Stoll and Randy Jones have both missed some time this year as well.  How good have the Kings been this year? Good enough for Santa to bring an entire cast of injured players back to the line up?  Well Hockeywood, there is a good chance that you were not on the naughty list this year and December 26th will be a day to rejoice with a full line up of healthy skaters (again, aside from Wayne Simmonds who will be out an undisclosed amount of time).

So Kings fans, enjoy the eight days off till we all get glued to our televisions again.

Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday season.

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