If Brandon Segal, 26, gets to play in both games of this road trip, he will double his NHL experience, matching the two games he played with Tampa Bay last season. Segal might also get to play close to home, as he is a British Columbia native. Segal said that, most recently, he had been skating with Oscar Moller and Gabe Gauthier in Manchester.
It seems likely that, at least tomorrow, Segal will be on the fourth line. Here’s what Segal, who will wear No. 49, said today about joining the Kings…
Question: When did you get the call, and what was your reaction?
SEGAL: “It was Sunday. We played Providence in Providence, and after the game, Dean Lombardi called me into his office and was like, `Here’s the deal. You’re going up.’ I thought, `It sounds great!’ I called my whole family, because I’m from Vancouver and I’m going back to Vancouver, which is exciting. I’ve got my girlfriend and all the family, cousins and friends, so it’s going to be very exciting.”
Question: How did you end up signing with the Kings?
SEGAL: “There were other teams, but I felt L.A. was a great organization and my best bet, and here I am right now so I have no regrets. This has been unbelievable, ever since the day I signed. They have treated me great and I’m really happy to here and show what I can do.”
Question: Has Lombardi, or anyone else, talked to you about what they expect from you here?
SEGAL: “Energy guy. I’m going to go out there and get the puck in deep and create havoc and take the puck to the net and make sure to finish with the body. Obviously a lot of energy for the fourth line.”
Question: Coming to the NHL might end up costing you money, with all the tickets you’ll have to buy…
SEGAL: “It’s worth it, especially to be in Vancouver. My whole life I’ve dreamed about going to Vancouver and playing in the GM Place against the Canucks. It’s perfect timing.”
Question: You’ve spent this whole season with Loktionov. What can you say about his game?
SEGAL: “He’s 19 years old and he plays like he’s 30. It’s amazing. He has unbelievable patience out there with the puck. Great vision and he’s done a great job in Manchester. He’s going to be one hell of a hockey player in the future. He already is. He’s 19. It makes me sick. (laughs)”
Hope Segal is “flying” around the ice tomorrow.
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I wouldn’t mind seeing Harrold/Richardson/Segal tomorrow….
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haha. I love that last line. I know that feeling being around people in my industry that are younger and out of this world talented. I’m really excited to see that line with Loktionov. Really looking forward to seeing Segal make some havoc too. That’s the right attitude =)
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I like this dude already!
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That’s funny. “It makes me sick.” I like him.
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Hey rich how is the weather in Edmonton? Must be pretty diverse after being in Florida and back in LA.
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Rich,
I don’t feel searching for it, and I won’t be able to watch the next 2 games, so I won’t be able to tell visually, so can you give us Segal’s measurements? 6’2″ 220? 5’11″ 190? What are we talkin? Is he the Clune understudy?
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hes 6’2″ 214
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“He’s 19 years old and he plays like he’s 30.”
In a word … Yummy.
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Does DL have his own office in Providence? Or does the home team provide an office room for the away team office staff members?
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Harry…I’ve never seen the rink of Providence, but if it’s like most, the visiting locker-room area has rooms that can be used for staff, etc. When Segal says “Dean Lombardi’s office,” he more than likely means, “a spare room that wasn’t being used at the moment.”
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Hey Rich,
Any possibility you can get an interview with POS or Lubo and how they feels towards L.A organization and the fans?
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Matt, Thats a good idea. I’m sure we might hear some good feed back from Lubo……..but, IDK about POS……. (after reading the last interview he did with Edmonton)
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Rich, Thanks for the quick answer!
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Matt…I certainly will if the schedule dictates. Sometimes the other team isn’t at the rink in the morning, but I’ll do my best. Visnovsky, unless his English has improved dramatically, isn’t much of an interview, but I’ll try to find O’Sullivan.
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Gotcha, thanks a lot Rich!
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Hopefully, the fourth line will look as such:
Ivanans-Richardson-Segal
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Maybe seeing Segal flying around banging bodies will wake up Riattis? He has to know his paychecks are now on the line.
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khanon -
ivanans/richardson/segal is likely what it will be, right? who’s left? harrold?
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Love his quotes about Loktionov. Next year with Schenn should make our C position stronger or at least a healthy competition in training camp. I’m interested to see what the team does with Schenn since I don’t think another year of jr is what he needs during 2010-2011. Wasn’t it just 2000? I guess I’m getting old.
Rich, I’m sure it isn’t you but how do the Kings do the active duty military recognition before home games or to rephrase my question how is that person selected? I’d be very interested to be that person or hook something up with the guys here at Naval Hospital San Diego and the wounded warriors who are the true heroes, not just us on acitve duty serving but those that have been hurt/earned purple hearts. Is there a contact you could give me here or through e-mail or does that all go through PAO?
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Quisp,
All I’ve heard so far is Segal will play on the fourth line, but that could mean Segal substituting for Ivanans. I guess we’ll find out soon.
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Looks like Ivans maybe a healthy scratch tonight.
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I agree Harry. The practice line, which is in all likely hood the game line, was listed as:
Segal/Ivanans/Richardson/Harrold
Segal on the left side. So… I’m led to believe it’s either Segal or Ivan as the scratch and Segal seems to think he’s playing, so…
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…or not. Harrold it is!
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