They’ve Had Their Phil of Kings’ Latest Moves

I love having the richest owner in hockey. He has enough money to watch Jaromir Jagr go to Washington, to not even attempt to sign Jeremy Roenick, Pierre Turgeon or Martin Lapointe, and most important, to low-ball and get rid of Luc Robitaille, the only player who means anything to the organization. It’s safe to say that L.A. will never see Lord Stanley’s Cup until Phil Anschutz sells the team.

Travis Burns

Laguna Niguel

News item: Jagr, arguably the top offensive NHL player, is traded by the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Washington Capitals for prospects and cash while the Kings sit by and do nothing to build on last year’s success and improve their team.

Analysis: The Kings also had prospects and cash to offer, but the Capitals have an ownership group that is committed to winning the championship, instead of whining about player salaries.

Conclusion: Why do the Kings even bother to play the regular-season games if they are not going to compete with the big boys for the chance to skate around with Lord Stanley’s Cup?

Elizabeth James

Westchester

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An open apology to the small-market L.A. Kings. I can totally understand how tough it must be to compete with such limited revenue.

I’ve realized this must be my fault. I should have stood in line for that extra 30 minutes to get into the Fox bar for $6 beers before each game. I could have used the $15 parking lot every time I went to a game. I should have bought a couple extra Robitaille 20 and Blake 4 jerseys from the souvenir shop instead of paying my mortgage. I certainly could have made an extra trip to the ATM for a second course at the snack stand.

I would like to apologize to Dave Taylor and the King organization for my lack of support. I just know if I try harder next year (get a second job) I can do more. Let other deserving fans get players like Jagr until I get my act together. You guys keep up the good work and enjoy the summer, wherever you are.

Ty Visconti

Fontana

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Somebody in the Mighty Duck organization should have bought Pierre Gauthier a TV and given him tapes of last season and the playoffs. His first-round choice of 5-foot-9, 169-pound Stanislav Chistov is another poor joke for Duck fans.

Today’s hockey is a big man’s game. Productive players have to fight for position in front of the net and along the boards. Paul Kariya can’t do it and neither will Chistov.

Charles Rosen

Huntington Beach