Don Perez
@dsperez.bsky.social
Sports writer, journalist, freelance writer and editor. Keeps an eye on the California and Nevada NHL teams. Los Angeles.
Haven't written one of these in a while. Haven't eaten out as much in South Bay LA lately either. #ManhattanBeach
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Cough, Meet Kettle
Gooey cheeses on rye and spicy soup pair well together at The Kettle in Manhattan Beach.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Haven't written one of these in a while. Haven't eaten out as much in South Bay LA lately either. #ManhattanBeach
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Cale Makar's stick break was the herald of doom for the Colorado Avalanche.
Impressive rally for Dallas.
Impressive rally for Dallas.
May 4, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Cale Makar's stick break was the herald of doom for the Colorado Avalanche.
Impressive rally for Dallas.
Impressive rally for Dallas.
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From LAKingsPR:
The NHL has announced the start time for Game 5 vs. Edmonton on Tuesday, April 29, will be 7:00 p.m. PT
The game will be televised regionally on KCAL News (Ch. 9), TNT nationally in the U.S. and Sportsnet, CBC and TVASports in Canada.
The NHL has announced the start time for Game 5 vs. Edmonton on Tuesday, April 29, will be 7:00 p.m. PT
The game will be televised regionally on KCAL News (Ch. 9), TNT nationally in the U.S. and Sportsnet, CBC and TVASports in Canada.
April 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM
From LAKingsPR:
The NHL has announced the start time for Game 5 vs. Edmonton on Tuesday, April 29, will be 7:00 p.m. PT
The game will be televised regionally on KCAL News (Ch. 9), TNT nationally in the U.S. and Sportsnet, CBC and TVASports in Canada.
The NHL has announced the start time for Game 5 vs. Edmonton on Tuesday, April 29, will be 7:00 p.m. PT
The game will be televised regionally on KCAL News (Ch. 9), TNT nationally in the U.S. and Sportsnet, CBC and TVASports in Canada.
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That was a suffocating shift by the #NHLJets top line. Multiple looks, multiple puck retrievals. Kyle Connor and Alex Iafallo combined for multiple steals.
Handed off the shift, Perfetti puts one off the post, Connor buries.
That's Winnipeg's best shift in ages.
Handed off the shift, Perfetti puts one off the post, Connor buries.
That's Winnipeg's best shift in ages.
April 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
That was a suffocating shift by the #NHLJets top line. Multiple looks, multiple puck retrievals. Kyle Connor and Alex Iafallo combined for multiple steals.
Handed off the shift, Perfetti puts one off the post, Connor buries.
That's Winnipeg's best shift in ages.
Handed off the shift, Perfetti puts one off the post, Connor buries.
That's Winnipeg's best shift in ages.
2025 Stanley Cup Final Four:
Avalanche d. Kings in 6; Lightning d. Hurricanes in 6.
Finals: Lightning d. Avalanche in 7.
Conn Smythe: Nikita Kucherov.
Upset winners: Blues, Senators.
Top 5 to win it all:
1. Golden Knights.
2. Avalanche.
3. Lightning.
4. Stars.
5. Panthers.
Avalanche d. Kings in 6; Lightning d. Hurricanes in 6.
Finals: Lightning d. Avalanche in 7.
Conn Smythe: Nikita Kucherov.
Upset winners: Blues, Senators.
Top 5 to win it all:
1. Golden Knights.
2. Avalanche.
3. Lightning.
4. Stars.
5. Panthers.
April 19, 2025 at 10:17 PM
2025 Stanley Cup Final Four:
Avalanche d. Kings in 6; Lightning d. Hurricanes in 6.
Finals: Lightning d. Avalanche in 7.
Conn Smythe: Nikita Kucherov.
Upset winners: Blues, Senators.
Top 5 to win it all:
1. Golden Knights.
2. Avalanche.
3. Lightning.
4. Stars.
5. Panthers.
Avalanche d. Kings in 6; Lightning d. Hurricanes in 6.
Finals: Lightning d. Avalanche in 7.
Conn Smythe: Nikita Kucherov.
Upset winners: Blues, Senators.
Top 5 to win it all:
1. Golden Knights.
2. Avalanche.
3. Lightning.
4. Stars.
5. Panthers.
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After 848 NHL games, three-time #StanleyCup champ Pat Maroon is officially hanging them up. ❤️
Congrats on the great career, Big Rig!
Congrats on the great career, Big Rig!
April 13, 2025 at 4:10 AM
After 848 NHL games, three-time #StanleyCup champ Pat Maroon is officially hanging them up. ❤️
Congrats on the great career, Big Rig!
Congrats on the great career, Big Rig!
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Three-time #StanleyCup champion Alec Martinez has played his final NHL game. 👏
Wishing you the best of luck in retirement!
Wishing you the best of luck in retirement!
April 13, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Three-time #StanleyCup champion Alec Martinez has played his final NHL game. 👏
Wishing you the best of luck in retirement!
Wishing you the best of luck in retirement!
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End 2nd: Kings 4, Ducks 1
Anaheim equalizes early, but LA answers at even strength, on the power play, and a upheld challenged goal. Ducks are 0/4 on the PP, 7 shots. Kings are 2/5 on the PP, 4 shots and start the 3rd on the power play.
@SportingTrib | #FlyTogether | #GoKingsGo
Anaheim equalizes early, but LA answers at even strength, on the power play, and a upheld challenged goal. Ducks are 0/4 on the PP, 7 shots. Kings are 2/5 on the PP, 4 shots and start the 3rd on the power play.
@SportingTrib | #FlyTogether | #GoKingsGo
April 11, 2025 at 3:49 AM
End 2nd: Kings 4, Ducks 1
Anaheim equalizes early, but LA answers at even strength, on the power play, and a upheld challenged goal. Ducks are 0/4 on the PP, 7 shots. Kings are 2/5 on the PP, 4 shots and start the 3rd on the power play.
@SportingTrib | #FlyTogether | #GoKingsGo
Anaheim equalizes early, but LA answers at even strength, on the power play, and a upheld challenged goal. Ducks are 0/4 on the PP, 7 shots. Kings are 2/5 on the PP, 4 shots and start the 3rd on the power play.
@SportingTrib | #FlyTogether | #GoKingsGo
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The @LAKings are up 6-0 at @cryptocomarena 😳
March 22, 2025 at 9:38 PM
The @LAKings are up 6-0 at @cryptocomarena 😳
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March 12, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Wow, LA Kings hold on to win a tense 6-5 game in Vegas, what can top that?
(Changes channel)
NY Islanders Head Coach Patrick Roy: Hold my beer, I'm going to take my goalie out with 12 minutes left to play in Anaheim.
(Changes channel)
NY Islanders Head Coach Patrick Roy: Hold my beer, I'm going to take my goalie out with 12 minutes left to play in Anaheim.
March 10, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Wow, LA Kings hold on to win a tense 6-5 game in Vegas, what can top that?
(Changes channel)
NY Islanders Head Coach Patrick Roy: Hold my beer, I'm going to take my goalie out with 12 minutes left to play in Anaheim.
(Changes channel)
NY Islanders Head Coach Patrick Roy: Hold my beer, I'm going to take my goalie out with 12 minutes left to play in Anaheim.
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Trevor Zegras' first Michigan attempt of the season.
Shame that Marcus Hogberg is 6-foot-5.
@SportingTrib | #FlyTogether
Shame that Marcus Hogberg is 6-foot-5.
@SportingTrib | #FlyTogether
March 10, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Trevor Zegras' first Michigan attempt of the season.
Shame that Marcus Hogberg is 6-foot-5.
@SportingTrib | #FlyTogether
Shame that Marcus Hogberg is 6-foot-5.
@SportingTrib | #FlyTogether
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Trevor Denman was part of the greatest assemblage of sports announcers in one region ever.
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📸: Del Mar, L.A. Dodgers, L.A. Lakers, L.A. Kings, USC
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📸: Del Mar, L.A. Dodgers, L.A. Lakers, L.A. Kings, USC
Flatter: Denman is last of a golden era in Southern Calif.
Flatter: Trevor Denman’s retirement ends a golden period in Southern California sports.
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March 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Trevor Denman was part of the greatest assemblage of sports announcers in one region ever.
www.horseracingnation.com/news/Flatter...
📸: Del Mar, L.A. Dodgers, L.A. Lakers, L.A. Kings, USC
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📸: Del Mar, L.A. Dodgers, L.A. Lakers, L.A. Kings, USC
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Looks like the Ducks have picked up their depth defenseman, picking up Oliver Kylington from the Islanders for future considerations.
Kylington was just traded to NYI from the Avalanche in the Brock Nelson trade. Kylington has played 13 games for Colorado this season.
@SportingTrib | #FlyTogether
Kylington was just traded to NYI from the Avalanche in the Brock Nelson trade. Kylington has played 13 games for Colorado this season.
@SportingTrib | #FlyTogether
March 7, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Looks like the Ducks have picked up their depth defenseman, picking up Oliver Kylington from the Islanders for future considerations.
Kylington was just traded to NYI from the Avalanche in the Brock Nelson trade. Kylington has played 13 games for Colorado this season.
@SportingTrib | #FlyTogether
Kylington was just traded to NYI from the Avalanche in the Brock Nelson trade. Kylington has played 13 games for Colorado this season.
@SportingTrib | #FlyTogether
Pretty good haul for the Isles.
Pretty good fit for holes Avs have had since Kadri left and Landeskog has been sidelined.
Pretty good fit for holes Avs have had since Kadri left and Landeskog has been sidelined.
Avalanche tweet:
We have acquired Brock Nelson and forward William Dufour from the New York Islanders in exchange for defenseman Oliver Kylington, forward Calum Ritchie, a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a conditional third-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.
We have acquired Brock Nelson and forward William Dufour from the New York Islanders in exchange for defenseman Oliver Kylington, forward Calum Ritchie, a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a conditional third-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.
March 7, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Pretty good haul for the Isles.
Pretty good fit for holes Avs have had since Kadri left and Landeskog has been sidelined.
Pretty good fit for holes Avs have had since Kadri left and Landeskog has been sidelined.
Trevor Denman retires from calling races at Del Mar. Last of the golden age of sports voices in LA.
My memories of Southern California horse racing, as well as recaps on TV, will always feature him.
PS Anyone keep the Santa Anita recap TV show background music pieces from KDOC?
My memories of Southern California horse racing, as well as recaps on TV, will always feature him.
PS Anyone keep the Santa Anita recap TV show background music pieces from KDOC?
40 Moments #1: Zenyatta Trounces Males With Closing Rush in Classic for the Ages
YouTube video by Breeders' Cup World Championships
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March 7, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Trevor Denman retires from calling races at Del Mar. Last of the golden age of sports voices in LA.
My memories of Southern California horse racing, as well as recaps on TV, will always feature him.
PS Anyone keep the Santa Anita recap TV show background music pieces from KDOC?
My memories of Southern California horse racing, as well as recaps on TV, will always feature him.
PS Anyone keep the Santa Anita recap TV show background music pieces from KDOC?
Will the Mikko Rantanen to Kings trade rumors JUST. GO. AWAY?
Guy isn't what LA needs (a right shot), and probably would be crimped, if not made more unhappy, by the Kings' defensive style. He wouldn't be the offense opener on this team.
#lakings #gokingsgo
Guy isn't what LA needs (a right shot), and probably would be crimped, if not made more unhappy, by the Kings' defensive style. He wouldn't be the offense opener on this team.
#lakings #gokingsgo
March 7, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Will the Mikko Rantanen to Kings trade rumors JUST. GO. AWAY?
Guy isn't what LA needs (a right shot), and probably would be crimped, if not made more unhappy, by the Kings' defensive style. He wouldn't be the offense opener on this team.
#lakings #gokingsgo
Guy isn't what LA needs (a right shot), and probably would be crimped, if not made more unhappy, by the Kings' defensive style. He wouldn't be the offense opener on this team.
#lakings #gokingsgo
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I also loved going to Indian Wells to cover tennis. The closeness of the crowds to the practice courts gave the tournament a homey feel. I'd leave after 10 days and still hear the "thwack" of tennis balls...This piece is a nice summation of the state of Indian Wells, and of tennis overall...
Sharing my Indian Wells adventures & why it was a turning point for me. And why IW remains a special moment in the calendar. Loved this trip down memory lane including NolAndy and Maria. Also wondering what’s going on in the appearance fees world.
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Indian Wells, but backstage. Also, musing about the appearance fees bag.
Let me walk you through why Indian Wells is a special tennis place. Also, here wondering if the appearance fees bubble is about to pop.
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March 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I also loved going to Indian Wells to cover tennis. The closeness of the crowds to the practice courts gave the tournament a homey feel. I'd leave after 10 days and still hear the "thwack" of tennis balls...This piece is a nice summation of the state of Indian Wells, and of tennis overall...
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…He said, “Do you think Mel would let me play it? I’ve always wanted to do a comedy.” Needless to say, I was over the moon and he was perfect.
February 28, 2025 at 12:42 AM
…He said, “Do you think Mel would let me play it? I’ve always wanted to do a comedy.” Needless to say, I was over the moon and he was perfect.
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QUINTON BYFIELD
You're going to want to watch this pass 🥶
You're going to want to watch this pass 🥶
February 25, 2025 at 6:20 AM
QUINTON BYFIELD
You're going to want to watch this pass 🥶
You're going to want to watch this pass 🥶
#Kings GM Rob Blake has a challenge: Finding a top six finisher who can score goals but won't chafe or be out of place in LA's OCD defense.
Which the latter looked pretty bad tonight as the team lost focus in quite a few ways.
Which the latter looked pretty bad tonight as the team lost focus in quite a few ways.
January 28, 2025 at 3:09 AM
#Kings GM Rob Blake has a challenge: Finding a top six finisher who can score goals but won't chafe or be out of place in LA's OCD defense.
Which the latter looked pretty bad tonight as the team lost focus in quite a few ways.
Which the latter looked pretty bad tonight as the team lost focus in quite a few ways.
Why the Sharks went with the white version of the Seals jersey ... this is so much better.
It's Saturday Night and it looks like Dennis Maruk can't decide on what to wear - he can't go wrong though. 😁 A couple of gorgeous get ups.
What would you go with?
What would you go with?
January 26, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Why the Sharks went with the white version of the Seals jersey ... this is so much better.