9 Comments

1. Scaught says:

   November 11, 2009 at 11:22 pm

   Wish they could copy and paste the third period from this game into the one in Chicago.

   Great win but they should have some trepidation with having Ersberg as their backup. The team, for the most part, limited the number of tough shots he had to face after that second goal by Ruutu, which is fortunate. I’m not so convinced it was an unadulterated win for him.

   Lombardi should seriously consider bringing in a veteran backup or perhaps the time is now for Bernier to arrive and battle it out with Quick. Ersberg makes me hold my breath everytime he faces a shot.

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2. What's the frequency, Kenneth? says:

   November 12, 2009 at 2:08 am

   Loved the Doughty piece, Rich. TOLD everyone after that rough first game that he’d be fine! It really is tough to see any real limitations on what to expect from him.

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3. socalkings says:

   November 12, 2009 at 5:31 am

   Two things
   1. Rich, how long are your articles archived?
   2. Check out the blurb on the Kings in these power rankings

   Go Kings Go
   http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/powerRankings

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4. oldthunder says:

   November 12, 2009 at 6:41 am

   The fox sports link is hilarious, Smyth helped the avalanche win…

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5. What's the frequency, Kenneth? says:

   November 12, 2009 at 7:27 am

   Yeah, we’ve been getting a chuckle out of that.

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6. DB6 says:

   November 12, 2009 at 7:32 am

   I even emailed the moron to tell him he needed to wake up and fix it… we just need to get it through our heads, no one cares about the kings but us. Solid W last night, but i think JJ is our weakest link. The upside is there, but the decision making needs a lot of work

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7. KingsKnight says:

   November 12, 2009 at 7:33 am

   Scuaght said:
   “The team, for the most part, limited the number of tough shots he had to face after that second goal by Ruutu, which is fortunate.”

   Awesome, this is exactly what you want from your team. Even if your goalie is the second coming of Patrick Roy, you want the team to step up and limit chances. If putting in Ersberg gets the team working this way, then let’s keep him in for a few games and see how the team responds. Imagine the defense playing that way in front of Quick. We would be unstoppable!

   Overall, it was a good road win. It was a game and a team we should have beat and we did. The second should have been better, but from what I hear, Carolina amped it up a lot. Still, we should have matched intensity (I didn’t get to see it, so I don’t know that we didn’t). This win should help spread some confidence into the next game, which is crucial on road trips. We’re 1-1-0 so far on this trip. Let’s finish it out with 3 big wins. Go Kings!

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8. KingsKnight says:

   November 12, 2009 at 7:35 am

   Oh yeah, as always, a big thanks right back at you Rich for spoiling us with all the great coverage!

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9. I'm Just Saying says:

   November 12, 2009 at 11:40 am

   Rich

   Unbelievable job you are doing! The updates, The Insight it’s all good. Please do not get tainted by the paycheck and AEG. We as fans want someone on the inside to give us the straight scoop and not the scoop AEG or management think we want to hear. Keep up the great work

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