The Other Guys

12.28.2013 Eye Candy, The Other Guys, Videos

The Other Guys – Eric Nystrom of the Nashville Predators

After a four day break, the Kings are playing again in less than four hours. Thank goodness. I was starting to get jittery. They go up against the Predators, of which Eric Nystrom is one.

Nystrom is an American. Woot. He’s thirty years old, a veteran player. He is also the son of NHL player Bob Nystrom.

Here he is rocking the bald look. Personally, I find myself bypassing the shiny pate completely because, man, he has amazing eyes.

Here’s another photo of him sporting a Movember ‘Stache. He kind of looks like he might be an extra in a movie set during the turn of the century.

Finally, I apologize for the graphics marring the photo, but he looked really delicious here in an interview with his dad, who had a huge 4-Stanley-Cup career in the NHL. And you know what? Dad’s pretty handsome too!

12.24.2013 Eye Candy, The Other Guys

The Other Guys – Tyler Seguin of the Dallas Stars

Welcome to The Other Guys – a regular feature on my blog where I share yummy players from the opposing team with you.

Today we’re taking a look at Tyler Seguin (SAY-ginn). The kid’s only 21 and he has a Stanley Cup ring (from his time on the Boston Bruins.)

He left under a bit of a bad press cloud with the media suggesting he was a bad boy off the ice and perhaps wasn’t being as professional as he should have been, but the media isn’t always a reputable source for the truth.

I was impressed when I saw this video. Apparently at every home game, he invites disabled people to watch the game from a suite at the American Airlines Center. When the game is over, he goes up to visit with them.

This is a sizable and admirable commitment. I applaud him. It’s relatively easy for a player to donate money. I don’t want to demean monetary gifts. Obviously, money is a terrific way to “give back” to the community. But to give up time and to make that personal connection with people is something special.

And here he is with his dog. Super cute.

Oh, and some eye candy, just because.

Photos: What’s Up, Ya Sieve?, Boston’s Bettah, Broadstreet Diva

12.23.2013 Eye Candy, The Other Guys

The Other Guys – Semyon Varlamov of the Colorado Avalanche

The hockey season is packed this year because of the Olympics. It seems as if there’s a game every other night. Now, I’m not complaining. I love watching my Los Angeles Kings win. Heh heh. They’re doing quite well right now. We’re fourth in the league as of the posting of this blog.

The frequency of the games means I have to keep looking at/for sexy hockey players from the opposing teams for my new The Other Guys feature.

Today’s guy is the goal tender, Semyon Varlamov. Too bad the Kings beat the Avs yesterday in a shoot-out, so he wasn’t quite as good a goalie as our guy, Martin Jones who is the THIRD STRING goalie for the team.

Yeah.

Anze Kopitar scored on Varlamov, to win the game.

Anyway, here’s photo of Varlamov, complete with boutonniere.

Photo from: Chris Gordon

12.20.2013 Eye Candy, The Other Guys

The Other Guys – Patrick Marleau of the San Jose Sharks

Welcome to another edition of The Other Guys, where I feature a cute player from the opposing team.

Patrick Marleau is 6’2″. He plays left wing and is the alternate captain, although he was captain previously. He’s a handsome dude clean-shaven, but with that five o’clock shadow, he’s upgraded to absolutely yummy.

In the picture below, I can imagine him saying, “Kate Willoughby? Yes, as a matter of fact, I have read her books. Love ’em. I hope she uses me for inspiration for one of her heroes someday.”

And then, who doesn’t love a man in argyle? Rockin it, Patrick. Although I really think they should have taped the stick. It just looks weird without tape.

The game is over. We won 4-1. Shark sushi for the Kings!

Photo credit: NHLPA, CSNbayarea.com, puckbuddys.com