http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/teams/los_angeles_kings/119 Recent articles about Los Angeles Kings en-us Darren Rovell was doing his daily trolling of athletes and finally hit a little bump in road. Rovell Tweeted about Dustin Penner talking about how much he likes Taco Bell, and how the Kings can’t control him even though they have a sponsorship with McDonalds. Rovell does this a few hundred times a day, give or take, and usually doesn’t get called out for spouting off useless facts but Penner did just that. Thank you, Dustin penner. #bbpBox_336624458813034496 a { text-decoration:none; color:#0084B4; }#bbpBox_336624458813034496 a:hover { text-decoration:underline; }.@darrenrovell this is some hard hitting twitter journalism #dateline14 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhoneReplyRetweetFavorite@Dustinpenner25Dustin PennerArticle found on: Next Impulse Sports Mon, 20 May 2013 19:34:04 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/dustin_penner_tweets_exactly_what_everyone_is_thinking_about_darren_rovell/13659022 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/dustin_penner_tweets_exactly_what_everyone_is_thinking_about_darren_rovell/13659022 Dustin Penner Tweets Exactly What Everyone Is Thinking About Darren Rovell http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/dustin_penner_tweets_exactly_what_everyone_is_thinking_about_darren_rovell/13659022 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png With two days off in an all-California series, the Los Angeles Kings seized the opportunity to fly home for two days of practice before Game 4. After their performance in Game 3, it is clear the defending Stanley Cup champions still need plenty of work. The Kings went through a short workout at their training complex Sunday after sleeping in their own beds following a 2-1 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night. Such easy travel usually isn't possible in the spread-out Western Conference, but Game 4 isn't until Tuesday night at the Shark Tank. ''We were home at pretty much the same time as we would coming from Staples on a regular night,'' center Anze Kopitar said. ''It's a 50-minute flight, so it's pretty quick. I think it's good for us.'' Los Angeles' 2-1 loss in Game 3 ended on a power-play goal after two penalty calls that angered and confused the Kings for several reasons. Yet captain Dustin Brown acknowledged the Kings have plen Sun, 19 May 2013 21:08:04 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/la_kings_return_home_between_road_playoff_games/13651693 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/la_kings_return_home_between_road_playoff_games/13651693 LA Kings return home between road playoff games http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/la_kings_return_home_between_road_playoff_games/13651693 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Oh, how the tables turned against the Kings at the end of Game 3. After being on the wrong end of a miraculous comeback in Game 2 thanks to a late two-man advantage, the Sharks were the ones who capitalized on penalties late to capture Game 3 on a Logan Couture overtime winner. The Kings were already a man down with under a minute in regulation after a Robyn Regehr hooking minor when Trevor Lewis was also sent off for goalie interference with five seconds remaining on the clock. The Kings argued Lewis was pushed into Antti Niemi, to no avail. That gave the Sharks 1:19 of 5-on-3 heading into overtime. It was looking a whole lot like de ja vu. The Regehr penalty expired without a Sharks score. But not long after, still a man up, Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau and Couture played tic-tac-toe to blast the puck past Jonathan Quick to secure the win. The Kings’ series lead is now down to 2-1. It was a sequence of events that brought Quick to seeing red. Watch as the Kings’ netminder throws ... Sun, 19 May 2013 19:54:10 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/jonathan_quick_fined_200_for_post_game_3_temper_tantrum_video/13651450 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/jonathan_quick_fined_200_for_post_game_3_temper_tantrum_video/13651450 Jonathan Quick fined $200 for post-Game 3 temper tantrum (Video) http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/jonathan_quick_fined_200_for_post_game_3_temper_tantrum_video/13651450 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/f/8f01b31d6f3a350b39d4598bda4b2b540db0ee03/mini/Dallas_Stars_v_679a.jpg SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Its been said that a referee is doing a good job when he goes unnoticed. However, just three games into the second-round playoff series between the Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks, the officiating has become front and center. With just four seconds left in regulation and the Kings already a man down, Kings forward Trevor Lewis was called for goaltender interference with 4.5 seconds left in regulation. The Sharks entered overtime on a 5-on-3 power play and capitalized for a 2-1 victory on a goal by a wide open Logan Couture to cut the Kings' series lead, 2-1. You give him that kind of time and that kind of space he is most likely going to make you pay and he did, said Kings defenseman Rob Scuderi. Still, all the talk in the Kings locker room following the game centered around the penalty call on Trevor Lewis. I didnt think it was a penalty," Lewis said. Something happened, I dont know. I find it very tough to believe that a player as intelligent as Trevor would run th Sun, 19 May 2013 02:08:11 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/kings_drop_game_3_to_sharks_after_questionable_call/13651996 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/kings_drop_game_3_to_sharks_after_questionable_call/13651996 Kings drop Game 3 to Sharks after questionable call http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/kings_drop_game_3_to_sharks_after_questionable_call/13651996 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/9/197dfba8dec24e627609311af70403ff4b76a3c8/mini/f5.jpg The San Jose Sharks climbed back into their second round series via a 2-1 OT win over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night... But the Associated Press's recap reports that the Kings were particularly upset with the ways in which the San Jose Sharks were awarded a 5-on-3 in overtime... Continue reading "Sharks’ OT win avoids 3-0 deficit, aggravates Kings, Jonathan Quick" Sun, 19 May 2013 02:02:54 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/sharks_ot_win_avoids_3_0_deficit_aggravates_kings_jonathan_quick/13648234 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/sharks_ot_win_avoids_3_0_deficit_aggravates_kings_jonathan_quick/13648234 Sharks’ OT win avoids 3-0 deficit, aggravates Kings, Jonathan Quick http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/sharks_ot_win_avoids_3_0_deficit_aggravates_kings_jonathan_quick/13648234 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/c/bc2ecca186762bd920ccb9ed0c3dc164f9a0fff2/mini/IL_Los_Angeles_8b72.jpg With about five minutes to play in the second period of a 1-1 game, Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick showed off why he is one of the best goalies in the NHL.  San Jose Sharks forward Joe Pavelski came out of the corner with the puck and looked like he was going to tuck it short side when he dished off the puck to Andrew Desjardins.  Quick was out of position and looked like he would have no chance to stop Desjardins, but he made a fantastic push off the post and managed to stretch across the crease and make an amazing kick save.  Saves like these help you understand why the Kings won the Stanley Cup last year. [YouTube] Sat, 18 May 2013 23:26:35 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/jonathan_quick_robs_andrew_desjardins_with_sick_kick_save/13647682 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/jonathan_quick_robs_andrew_desjardins_with_sick_kick_save/13647682 Jonathan Quick robs Andrew Desjardins with sick kick save http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/jonathan_quick_robs_andrew_desjardins_with_sick_kick_save/13647682 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/d/bd460e06503cdb209a2974659ad2de25bfb155ef/mini/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f96341344.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921A343B2C87A49D8F5D81ADA5B925CE9C418F6EB0EDC8EFDBF992C3D9F27E6CA77.jpg After spending most of the year in the AHL and scoring 28 goals in 58 games with the Manchester Monarchs and winning AHL rookie of the year, Tyler Toffoli is finally getting his shot with the big club.  Toffoli has only played five playoff games for the Los Angeles Kings so far, but he has been looking like a seasoned vet.  After San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi left the net to play the puck to Brad Stuart, Toffoli picked off Stuart’s pass, kicked it up to his stick from his skates and then buried a nice backhander past Niemi.  The Kings have been rolling ever since they went down 2-0 to the St. Louis Blues in the first round and are looking like the dominating team that won the Stanley Cup last year. [YouTube] Sat, 18 May 2013 21:57:27 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/tyler_toffoli_scores_slick_backhand_goal_against_sharks/13647409 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/tyler_toffoli_scores_slick_backhand_goal_against_sharks/13647409 Tyler Toffoli scores slick backhand goal against Sharks http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/tyler_toffoli_scores_slick_backhand_goal_against_sharks/13647409 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/1/f1dd5a23f4cb6e011eaa52b0de67827ec68c83fc/mini/2010-nhl-draft-portraits.jpg Anze Kopitar won't allow a puck to the face to keep him out of the Los Angeles Kings' title defense. Kopitar returned to practice at the Kings' training complex on Friday, and he's ready to play in Game 3 on Saturday night at the Shark Tank after surviving a scary moment in the third period of Game 2 against the San Jose Sharks. Kopitar missed only a few minutes of the Kings' 4-3 victory Thursday night after a shot by teammate Dustin Brown hit him in the left side of his face above his upper lip. ''I've felt better before, but I guess when you come out of the situation with a couple of stitches, it's not too bad,'' Kopitar said before the Kings' flight to San Jose. ''I wanted to make sure it's nothing serious. As soon as I found out, I wanted to come back. It's really a no-brainer.'' Brown's shot caught Kopitar squarely in the face, and a hush fell over Staples Center as he went down in a heap and finally skated off with a towel o Fri, 17 May 2013 19:05:21 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/kings_kopitar_ready_to_return/13641931 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/kings_kopitar_ready_to_return/13641931 Kings' Kopitar ready to return http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/kings_kopitar_ready_to_return/13641931 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/e/8e407583d231c0631ccfed079f4c18913fdc8bb9/mini/Dallas_Stars_v_5774.jpg The Los Angeles Kings pulled off a playoff miracle on Thursday night, grabbing a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks from the jaws of defeat with two late goals. But the Kings almost didn’t have their best player on the ice for the big finish, as center Anze Kopitar took a puck to the face early in the third period, opening up a serious cut that needed to be closed. After a trip to the locker room for stitches, Kopitar came back on the ice a few minutes later to a rousing ovation from the home fans. His return buoyed the Kings, who trailed 3-2 at the time. Los Angeles wound up scoring two goals in the final two minutes of the game, to snag a win and take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. Kopitar was nailed in the face with a puck off the stick of teammate Dustin Brown that was slightly deflected by San Jose’s Dan Boyle. Video of the play is after the jump. Fri, 17 May 2013 02:04:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/video_anze_kopitar_takes_puck_to_the_face/13636160 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/video_anze_kopitar_takes_puck_to_the_face/13636160 Anze Kopitar takes puck to the face http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/video_anze_kopitar_takes_puck_to_the_face/13636160 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/d/1d6e8c44c684003b6f81e7c7c2cfff11725fbf89/mini/anze.jpg Captain Dustin Brown tied it with 1:43 left and Trevor Lewis scored the tiebreaking power-play goal 22 seconds later, propelling the Los Angeles Kings to a stunning 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night and a 2-0 series lead. Brown scored during a 5-on-3 advantage and Lewis provided the winner on a loose puck with 1:21 left, sending Staples Center into shocked celebration. The defending Stanley Cup champions won their 12th straight home game since March and their sixth straight postseason game. Marc-Edouard Vlasic scored his first career playoff goal with 11:04 to play for the Sharks, who were doomed by two late penalties after rallying from an early two-goal deficit. Jonathan Quick made 28 saves for the Kings, and Antti Niemi stopped 27 shots for the Sharks. Game 3 is Saturday night at the Shark Tank. Patrick Marleau and Brad Stuart scored second-period goals for the Sharks, who largely dominated the first two periods with another barrage of superior speed and skill. Los Angeles got rol Fri, 17 May 2013 01:57:09 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/kings_stun_sharks_with_late_rally/13636112 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/kings_stun_sharks_with_late_rally/13636112 Kings stun Sharks with late rally http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/kings_stun_sharks_with_late_rally/13636112 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/a/bacaa3d2ce64b3373d0f124659ae8ebb51200ece/mini/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91125163.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0997F5091EAA9745EE2BC5C9E4874FF81262F60766501CE4C.jpg Early in the third period, Los Angeles Kings forwards Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown were leading a rush into the San Jose Sharks zone when disaster struck.  Kopitar dropped the puck off for Brown and drove hard to the net when Brown’s slap shot deflected off Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle’s stick and hit Kopitar in the face.  Luckily for Kopitar it seems as though the damage is only cosmetic because he was back in the game later on.  My guess is he lost a few teeth and needed some stitches and was good to go.  The Kings should be very thankful he didn’t break a cheekbone or his jaw. [YouTube] Fri, 17 May 2013 00:55:39 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/anze_kopitar_takes_slapshot_to_face_from_teammate_dustin_brown/13635902 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/anze_kopitar_takes_slapshot_to_face_from_teammate_dustin_brown/13635902 Anze Kopitar takes slapshot to face from teammate Dustin Brown http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/anze_kopitar_takes_slapshot_to_face_from_teammate_dustin_brown/13635902 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/f/ef42e267623282478f29cd9dd4c621dfa2fecc2e/mini/Los_Angeles_Kings_49f0.jpg The NHL’s Department of Player Safety called San Jose Sharks winger Raffi Torres in for a little one-on-one meeting after seeing his hit to the head of Kings center Jarrett Stoll in the series opener Tuesday night. The result? He’s suspended for the duration of the playoff series, which means anywhere from 3 to 6 games. Stoll was to sit out game 2 on Thursday due to the hit. Kings coach Darryl Sutter called the hit “careless,” and before the suspension was announced, said it really didn’t matter. ”Our player is quite a bit more important than theirs,” he said. Thu, 16 May 2013 20:42:50 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/sharks_raffi_torres_suspended_after_brutal_hit_on_jarrett_stoll/13634498 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/sharks_raffi_torres_suspended_after_brutal_hit_on_jarrett_stoll/13634498 Sharks’ Raffi Torres suspended after brutal hit on Jarrett Stoll http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/sharks_raffi_torres_suspended_after_brutal_hit_on_jarrett_stoll/13634498 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kings center Jarret Stoll is likely to miss Game 2 of Los Angeles' second-round playoff series against the Sharks after a hard hit from San Jose's Raffi Torres in the opener. Los Angeles coach Darryl Sutter implied Wednesday that Stoll could be out for a significant length of time after getting hit by Torres, who has a history of dangerous play. Torres hit Stoll late in the second period of the defending Stanley Cup champions' 2-0 victory over San Jose on Tuesday. Stoll didn't return. Torres is expected to have an in-person disciplinary hearing with NHL officials over the hit. Game 2 is Thursday night. Sutter says he thought the hit was "careless." A suspension for Torres wouldn't make him feel better because "our player is quite a bit more important than theirs." Wed, 15 May 2013 17:17:34 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/jarret_stoll_likely_to_miss_kings_game_2_vs_sharks/13625333 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/jarret_stoll_likely_to_miss_kings_game_2_vs_sharks/13625333 Jarret Stoll likely to miss Kings' Game 2 vs. Sharks http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/jarret_stoll_likely_to_miss_kings_game_2_vs_sharks/13625333 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/c/bcda12ed7ffd03437cf8e7000cfd07f2e1ea145e/mini/Los_Angeles_Kings_d8b2.jpg from Pierre LeBrun of ESPN, That swagger comes from rediscovering the ways in which the Kings found success last season. Jonathan Quick stingy in net? Check. A blue-line corps led by Drew Doughty, Robyn Regehr, Rob Scuderi and Slava Voynov balancing swift puck-moving abilities with strong physical play? Check. A suffocating penalty kill? Check. Rolling four forward lines without hesitation? Check. And while Quick no doubt will continue to receive most of the attention for yet another gem on this night -- a 35-save shutout, boosting his playoff save percentage to .953 -- to me another important catalyst on this team once again is Mike Richards. For a second spring in a row, the second-line center is bringing it at playoff time. more Wed, 15 May 2013 05:26:45 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/kings_continue_to_impress/13620614 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/kings_continue_to_impress/13620614 Kings Continue To Impress http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/kings_continue_to_impress/13620614 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/7/f7259af7401dce658b4de62c62e7e439634c5859/mini/Vancouver_Canucks_v_079d.jpg The Los Angeles Kings hadn't held a two-goal lead in the entire postseason until Slava Voynov's shot fortunately caromed off Mike Richards' body and into San Jose's net midway through their second-round series opener. A two-goal lead was one more than Jonathan Quick needed against the Sharks. Quick made 35 saves in his sixth career playoff shutout, and the Kings opened the fourth all-California playoff series with a 2-0 victory Tuesday night. Voynov and Richards each had a goal and an assist in the Stanley Cup winners' 11th straight victory at Staples Center since March. With no eye-catching numbers, Los Angeles has won five straight playoff games after an 0-2 start to its title defense. The Kings are relying on team defense and Quick, who delivered yet another dominant playoff performance. ''We wanted to get off on a good foot, no matter how we had to do it,'' Quick said after his 25th career playoff victory, one shy of Kelly Hrudey's franchise record. ''We Wed, 15 May 2013 04:07:15 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/quick_leads_kings_past_sharks_2_0_in_opener/13620509 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/quick_leads_kings_past_sharks_2_0_in_opener/13620509 Quick leads Kings past Sharks 2-0 in opener http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/quick_leads_kings_past_sharks_2_0_in_opener/13620509 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/c/bc2ecca186762bd920ccb9ed0c3dc164f9a0fff2/mini/IL_Los_Angeles_8b72.jpg LOS ANGELES -- When you think of big game players on the Kings, the names that jump out are Jonathan Quick, Drew Doughty and Jeff Carter just to name a few. But Slava Voynov is the new name emerging this postseason that's making a difference. Kings defenseman Voynov scored his third goal of the playoffs and his third game-winner as the Kings took Game 1 of their second-round series against San Jose, 2-0. Voynovs scored with just 13 seconds left in the opening period and gave the Kings a 1-0 lead heading into the locker room. Especially after a period where we didnt play very well to come into the dressing room with a lead was a big benefit and it carried over into the second period, said Kings center Mike Richards. Voynov would later add an assist on the Kings second goal as his blast went off of Richards and past Sharks goalie Antti Niemi. Voynov now has four points in seven playoff games this season after recording just three points in 20 games during last years Stanley Cup run. Already withou Wed, 15 May 2013 02:56:59 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/voynov_gives_kings_offensive_boost_in_win_vs_sharks/13623506 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/voynov_gives_kings_offensive_boost_in_win_vs_sharks/13623506 Voynov gives Kings offensive boost in win vs. Sharks http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/voynov_gives_kings_offensive_boost_in_win_vs_sharks/13623506 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Can you find me T? Hockey player Jarret Stoll  and Fox sportscaster Erin Andrews have officially been an item for quite some time. The LA Kings player and Fox sportscaster met through pal Michael Strahan. Now Erin is meeting some of Jarret’s co-workers. Erin posed with the LA Kings Puck Bunnies. It’s definitely hard to tell any of these girls apart.-TO Erin Andrews Shows her mom Some Twitter Love Erin Andrews and Boyfriend Visit American Idol Tue, 14 May 2013 10:30:06 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/erin_andrews_joins_the_la_kings_puck_bunny_club/13613834 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/erin_andrews_joins_the_la_kings_puck_bunny_club/13613834 Erin Andrews Joins the LA Kings Puck Bunny Club http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/erin_andrews_joins_the_la_kings_puck_bunny_club/13613834 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png During the Los Angeles Kings-St. Louis Blues game 6 on Friday night, Fox Sports’ Dan Moriarty went to interview Matthew Perry and it quickly went downhill.  Moriarty inexplicably congratulated Perry on his “big news,” which turned out to be his show Go On had been cancelled.  Moriarty referred to the cancellation as a “double-edged sword” because now it freed Perry up to see more Kings games.  What was this guy thinking?  Why would anyone be happy that their show had been cancelled and they were now unemployed? [Awful Announcing] Mon, 13 May 2013 12:38:35 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/kings_reporter_congratulates_matthew_perry_on_his_show_being_cancelled/13606106 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/kings_reporter_congratulates_matthew_perry_on_his_show_being_cancelled/13606106 Kings reporter congratulates Matthew Perry on his show being cancelled http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/kings_reporter_congratulates_matthew_perry_on_his_show_being_cancelled/13606106 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Los Angeles Kings have recalled winger, Anthony Stewart, from the minors. Stewart hadn’t played for the Kings this season after getting traded from Carolina before the new CBA had been finalized. In previous seasons though, he had played many games with Carolina, Winnipeg and Florida. He totaled 157 games played the past two seasons and should be able to carve out minutes for the Kings next season if they decide to keep him.   The post The Los Angeles Kings Recall Anthony Stewart From Minors appeared first on FFLockerRoom | NFL News | MLB News | NBA News | NHL News | Fantasy |. Sun, 12 May 2013 22:02:06 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/the_los_angeles_kings_recall_anthony_stewart_from_minors/13603205 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/the_los_angeles_kings_recall_anthony_stewart_from_minors/13603205 The Los Angeles Kings Recall Anthony Stewart From Minors http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/the_los_angeles_kings_recall_anthony_stewart_from_minors/13603205 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Many athletes shared their reactions to Jason Collins coming out on Monday. Most sports figures were supportive of Collins, while some others were not. The best reaction of all may have come from Los Angeles Kings winger Dustin Penner: Honestly I don’t care if you are gay or straight as my teammate. As long as you don’t listen to Nickelback. #courage — Dustin Penner (@Dustinpenner25) April 30, 2013 It’s hard to beat that tweet. Well played, Penner. And why is it that everyone hates Nickelback so much? Photo: Twitter/Nickelback Thu, 02 May 2013 17:55:20 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/dustin_penner_doesnt_care_if_teammates_are_gay_so_long_as_they_dont_listen_to_nickelback/13538696 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/dustin_penner_doesnt_care_if_teammates_are_gay_so_long_as_they_dont_listen_to_nickelback/13538696 Dustin Penner doesn’t care if teammates are gay so long as they don’t listen to Nickelback http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/dustin_penner_doesnt_care_if_teammates_are_gay_so_long_as_they_dont_listen_to_nickelback/13538696 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png