Is Jonathan Quick playing too much? That seems to be a big question on everyone’s mind (and maybe a future poll question here?). New Jersey’s Martin Brodeur leads NHL goalies in games (68) and minutes (3,970:22) played this season. Quick is second in both categories, at 66 games and 3,922:27 minutes. I asked Terry Murray today if there was any concern, on his part, going down the stretch about possible fatigue in Quick’s game.
MURRAY: “I have awareness to the number of minutes. I don’t have a concern with it. With the number of games played, No. 1 goaltenders have to play those number of games. The history of the game shows that when you have a clear-cut No. 1, he’s going to get up there in that stat. I think he’s looking good. He’s strong, he’s feeling good, he’s got a really good attitude about coming out and playing every night, and I think, in the big picture of his career, I think this is going to be tremendous for his mental toughness.”
If Quick starts at least seven of the Kings’ final nine games, he would finish the season with a team-record 73 games. Over the past three seasons, only six goalies — Brodeur, Miikka Kiprusoff, Marty Turco, Evgeni Nabokov, Ryan Miller and Roberto Luongo — have started 73 or more games (Kiprusoff has done it three times, Brodeur twice).
Quick was on the ice today for the team’s optional practice. In an ideal situation, Quick probably would have stayed off the ice today, but given the Kings’ compacted late-season schedule, there isn’t a lot of practice time, and practice is when goalies get the chance to work out potential flaws in their games.
MURRAY: “Absolutely. Just a little maintenance work. All the drills that were done with him were about focusing on the puck, absorbing the puck, freezing it, on pucks that are shot into him. That’s just the way of bringing attention and focus and concentration to follow the puck.”
The Quick Fix: Get the man some goals.
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Galen Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
@USHA#17, +1
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David Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
@USHA#17, +2
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Bingram Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
@USHA#17, Add me to the parade.
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jkking Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 7:49 pm
@USHA#17, +4!!!
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LBlocal Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
@USHA#17, yes. +5
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Dominick Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
@USHA#17, .05 would be good enough.
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USHA#17 Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
@Dominick, .5 more per game and we would be close to 100 pts by now.
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thrustable Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
@USHA#17,
I’ve noticed lately that Quick has a problem with pucks lying in the crease. He seems a fraction of a second slow when he tries to put a glove on it, or just misses, which has led to some goals.
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USHA#17 Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
@thrustable,
thrustable: think your right. Also think its a team thing from not clearing puck, more close in shots, earlier in the season more shots were from the outside.
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I’m hoping today’s practice was alot of repetiton for Quick. Slowly going over absorbing shots, rebound control, and puck handling. Goalies are creatures of habit. They’re different altogether. You don’t touch their gear, or even their bag in the room, they sit off away from the team, they’re very introverted. Their game is 90% between their ears and not between the pipes. A practice like this can “hit the reset button” on them and flush out the bad habits. A little confidence does wonders. Keeping my fingers crossed.
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To me Quick is more tired mentally than physically. He knows that if we go in the playoffs, he’s going to be playing a lot and hard. That’s why you see him make some poor pass choices. He’s needs rest. Put in Ersberg, he played well.
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number 6 Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 6:16 am
@Lepper,
agreed
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We’re getting to gut check time. This will show the mental toughness of Quick. He’s too young and athletic to be physically tired. Playoff time for a top tier goalie is their time to shine. We’ll see if Quick is a top tier goalie.
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JT Snow Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
@nykingfan,
How can you say that he is too young and athletic? Athletic has nothing to do with fatigue. Fatigue contributes to every human being differently. Quick is a rookie and is young and should not even come close to playing as much as he has…
You think Murray is gonna say he has made a mistake in playing him so much? Murray talks of a clear cut number 1? How? ersberg was never ever given a chance. These responses by management and coaches kill me.
Quick needs a few days off. Bottom line
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nykingfan Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 5:36 am
@JT Snow,
A 23 yr old competitive athlete doesn’t get physically tired during the season. After the season, he gets to wind down and then the fatigue sets in. During the season it’s the mental aspect of the game that is the toughest to conquer.
This kid has been playing hockey 11+ months out of the year since he was a kid. Why physically tire now?
How can you explain Marty Brodeur? It has nothing to do with the number of games, it’s how you deal with the mental fatigue.
It’s not like pitching in baseball with innings limits or pitch counts. This is a different sport and different physically.
Whether Murray was right or wrong, we’ll know in the playoffs. There was no right or wrong approach with this. If this was a clear black/white question, Bordeur never would have been able to do it. It can be done with the right goalie. TM thinks Quick is that kind of goalie.
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number 6 Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 6:23 am
@nykingfan,
NYKF, this I believe is the only time I’ve held a different opinion to yourself. Reasons being: Brodeur has no where near the amount of travel as Quick, the Kings often arriving late p.m. at destinations. Also, NJ historically plays a more structured D game than the Kings. You know how the Kings too often leave their goalie out to dry (thankfully much less now than before, but it still happens) and that puts extra demand on top of the aforementioned elements. Plus, Quick just had a baby. That is a lot no matter which way you slice the cake.
I happen to think that the extra odd game out would be very restorative for JQ.
nykingfan Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 6:53 am
Number 6
Its ok. We get to disagree in a civil manner. That’s a shock here.
actually I’m not sure whether we disagree or not.
If your argument is that he’s mentally tired, You may be right. TM doesn’t believe that’s the case, so I go with his opinion on that until proven wrong.
Physically tired is what I don’t believe.
The travel isn’t easy for a team like LA..but remember, the players lives are made as easy as possible while on the road. They travel on charter planes with room. They stay in 4 or 5 star hotels where the whole floor is occupied by the team. Once they get in to a city, they are in their rooms for a quiet rest. Its not like us staying at the holiday inn express with the kids pounding on the wrong door. Even on nights or mornings that they get in at 2:00, they still don’t have to play for another 17 hours. Plenty of time to get physically rested..mentally is that other aspect.
I just recall when i played competitive hockey when i was much younger, we traveled often on school type buses for long rides(obviously not like theses guys), but I was never physically tired for a game. It wasn’t the NHL and not close to what they go, but physically I never got on the ice feeling tired. Getting off the ice was a different story lol
Roberto Luongo and especially Miikka Kiprusoff are notoriously known to fade a bit down the stretch. Quick is not on their level yet, it would be nice to get Ersberg some time just in case Quick stumbles in the playoffs.
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number 6 Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 6:23 am
@Chris P. Bacon,
That too is true.
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shades Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 7:32 am
@Chris P. Bacon, Absolutely agree…Quick is mentally fatigued and is not of the caliber of the other goalies mentions who’ve been around much longer. I think they are better prepared mentally to handle the heavy load. Quick is new to this and while I think he is better then average, I think Ersberg should play more down the stretch.
I watched faithfully last year even after they were out of it and Ersberg came up big many times. It was exciting to watch even though they didn’t win many. In face, I think he was a stud!
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Terry Murray:
“He’s married now, and eating well and resting well, so I’ll just keep going with him.”
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edwood2 Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
@Deadmarsh, Yeah, but he has a baby keeping him up nights!
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rontheking Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
@edwood2, Exactly my point! He hasn’t been the same since he procreated. If you look at the easy goals he’s been giving up they seem to be from lapses of concentration. Maybe he’s suffering PTSD from becoming a father…lack of sleep…overwork…you have to wonder when you look at the fact that a second year player is second in the league in time played…I’m just saying, maybe a little time off while there’s still time before the playoffs couldn’t hurt….
As for Ersberg, seeing him in the shootout giving up 2 out of 3–and both in the same place between the pads reminds me of LaBarbara, and how everyone and their grandmothers were able to beat him again and again in shootouts by going high on the glove side.
(Bernier)
I’m just saying….
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USHA#17 Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
@rontheking,
Please bite your tongue (or keyboard). Your being cruel. No one is that bad!
I was ready to stop watching hockey the year Jason “No Lead is Big Enough” LaBarbara ate his way through the Kings Season.
Fan knew that no matter how well the team played LaBarbara would blow it.
Afterall, Ersberg is a #2, and a rusty one at that.
shades Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 7:40 am
@rontheking, I think Ersberg is fine…he just needs some ice time and some practice in game shootouts to get his timing down. I really think he can be a stopper.
i think it might be because he JUST had a BABY!!! they should just rest him. have him take care of the baby. first baby and he’s 24?
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rontheking Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
@jkking, right on!
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rontheking Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
@rontheking, Make him change diapers for a week…that’ll straighten him out!
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David Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
@jkking, he has had the same level of play since the Olympic break.
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Dominick Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
There everybody goes blaming the goaltender.Is the fact that the whole team isn’t completely there just a coincedence?
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PRMan Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
@PRMan,
Awww. It was a cool ASCII-art Iron Man, too.
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David Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
@PRMan,
I thought it was a bad E for Ersberg lol
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Neither, he’s a new daddy
His mind is else where
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Quick has played both, too many games and minutes. A starting goalie should both, start and play in no more than 60 games, while the backup goalie should start and play in no more than 22. If you don’t have a backup goalie that can both, start and play in 22 games, then you need to get a new one. Ersberg is plenty capable of both, starting and playing in 22 games.
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nykingfan Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 7:00 am
@THEROCKNROLL80S,
not always
Marty Brodeur
68 gms 40-23-4 2.34 GAA .914 sv%
Actually 11 goalies have played 60 or more games this year. the highest gaa is 2.66 and lowest save % is .906
It can be done and is being done by a lot of goalies today.
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Please bring Bernier up and play him against Minn. and sit him right next to Quick on the plane and lets get some cohesiveness going….
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Mike L Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 9:57 pm
@I’m Just Saying”,
Bernier’s in the middle of his own playoff race leading his team. Why bring him up for one game? He was good for one game that doesn’t mean anything. Just let him do what DL and co wanted him to do and he’ll be here next year starting around 30+ games with quick. His time will come.
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Dominick Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 11:18 pm
@I’m Just Saying”,
Pattience young grasshopper.
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BernierNextRoy Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 12:20 am
@I’m Just Saying”,
Exactly right, I could care less what Manchester does in the playoffs. I care about the Kings in the playoffs and that’s it. Pretty clear that Ersberg doesn’t have the coaching staffs confidence.
Call up Bernier.
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Cry Baby Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 5:35 am
@BernierNextRoy, Sure, you don’t care about Manchester but the people who this organization do. Call for Bernier all you want but unless something catastrophic happens you will not see him in a Kings sweater until next year.
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Perhaps conjical visits should only be allowed at certain points of the year, and only after a certain winning percentage has been attained?
Put it in the contract!!
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Masked Man Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 10:59 am
@Mark 1, Or maybe the team hands out jimmies during the off season.
The players have to make sure no unsafe stuff 9 months before the season. Time for Dewey to get the talk. lol
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I would love to see this team do some damage in the playoffs this year, but if in the long run Quick benefits from playing every game from here on out, I’ll sacrifice this season for future cup wins if Murray and Co. feels he has the potential to do so.
In deed we trust Dean, right?
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JT Snow Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 11:07 pm
@Seabass,
Trust in what? He has been the manager that has done the least over the past 4 years and sat down and watched good prospects get older. He hasn’t changed the team, he has been given a lot of rope and he’s running with it. Name me a manager that has had as bad a record that has done less in the NHL over the past 4 years? He just sat and waited, is that managing? We all knew these guys would mature and become great players.
Perhaps this offseason I will gain some respect for the man.
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Cry Baby Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 5:43 am
@JT Snow, Are you kidding me? Deano has said from the moment that he came here that he was going blow this team up and start from the ground up. Sure the last four years have been ugly and he may, in fact, have the worst record over the last four years. But the bottom line is that DL has built a very strong organization. The Kings have depth in Manchester and the junior level. When is the last time the was a legitimate number goalie in this org, let alone 2? Don’t be short sighted. This is a team that is being built to do well for a long time not a year or two.
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Masked Man Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 11:02 am
@JT Snow, You make some valid points, but not many GMs are willing to have as much patience with their team since they are usually worried about their own hides if the team underperforms in the short run.
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Trust no deal Dean???
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nykingfan Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 7:06 am
@cebukid,
yeah that’s the guy who gave us Drew Doughty and a solid playoff chance.
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Riofan Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
@nykingfan, I’m a Lombardi apologist and like what he’s done but c’mon now… Drew Doughty was a no brainer.
I appreciate the eminent playoffs and all but until Halpern proves me wrong, I’m going to continue to think of “what it would have been”, had the Kings added Lee Stempniak at the deadline. If nothing else just to keep him away from Phoenix.
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Masked Man Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
@Riofan, Forget about that. Burke would have taken Schenn for Stempniak and no one else.
I am a little confused as to why we blame Murray or Dean. Or even Quick. The simple solution to this is the team. They are in a slump!
If it’s anything like the slumps earlier in the season they will come out of it and be nearly unbeatable. Maybe they should wait a few more games to come out???
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nykingfan Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 7:07 am
@Christian T (AK),
agreed!
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Rich, do you know if we are one of the NHL teams who are after Mats Zuccarello Aasen?
I’ve read that 8 teams are after him, but are we one of them?
=)
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Masked Man Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 11:04 am
@Thomas, What about that kid on the Swiss team? He looked like a mini Kopitar. Give him a few years to be in the NHL.
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Thomas Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 11:21 am
@Masked Man, Do you mean Roman Wick? He’s also a really good player, but I think MZA is better. MZA was the top scorer in the elitserien this season with . I know that Red Wings, Blackhawks, Thrashers, Rangers, Habs and Leafs are after him. We should sign him.
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Thomas Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 11:24 am
@Thomas, MZA: 55Gp 23 G 41 A 64 pts *
Masked Man Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 11:28 am
@Thomas, Exactly, Roman Wick. You are a genious. Zuc or MZA was just as impressive and probably closer to being NHL ready. Doc Emerick loved him.
Riofan Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
@Thomas, Impressive as MZA was in the Olympics IMHO the odds are against him being as effective in a long NHL season.
There were just four games that I felt that he shouldn’t have been in BEFORE the Olympic break (and three of those four produced losses). I’m not saying that two of those three losses could have been wins with Ersberg in between the pipes, but you’d never know because he wasn’t used in those particular games.
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This is one of the very few threads where, the pundits disagree with TM, and I for one agree with the pundits (fans). I’m sorry to disagree with TM but clearly JQ’s concentration is not what it needs to be. It seems he can get by up to a certain point based solely on reflexes, but the poor goals he’s given up lately points to a lack of concentration. When one is fatigued there is more tendency to lose concentration.
By the way, Quick isn’t likely to say to TM, yeah coach, hey, I’m feelin it. How bout starting EE the next two or three games.
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number 6 Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 6:28 am
@number 6,
The above being said, I also agree that the teams below average offense hasn’t given him much room for error as others have pointed out.
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All this talk of Quick being tired and needed games off is not valid in my opinion. Compare a typical forward or defenseman who is constantly skating every game and practice, checking, being checked, and getting hit with the puck with minimal padding on, and if anyone needs a break it would be those guys. Nobody ever mentions them. At the same time, I agree with the mental rest especially with the distractions the olympics and having a baby have brought upon Quick. Well, I guess what doesn’t kill him will make him stronger.
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shades Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
@jmiller, I disagree only because if someone misses a check and the other team comes in 2 on 1, Quick is the guy who has to step up. Yes, it’s a team game and you are right that all players experience family related issues. But the goalie has to be 110% mentally and physically. I’d say he had his off game (and really how can you fault a guy with 2 goals directed by his own teammates skates. But he must show up tonight and the rest of the way.
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I’ll take the opposite approach and disagree with the majority.
If others can do it, why can’t Quick? He’s not the only goalie playing a lot. As I mentioned elsewhere, there have been 11 goalies in the NHL that have played 60 or more games this year. Only 3 of the goalies are not currently in playoff position. The Rangers are one of them and 3 points out.
My point is other teams feel their goalies can play just as much and be ready for the playoffs.
You have to assume the coach knows his players and can tell when he thinks his guy needs a break. At least more than we would know.
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rontheking Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 9:31 am
@nykingfan, He has played second most in the league behind brodeur. Consider the idea that all of the other teams are trying to get the most out of their #1 goalies without going over the top and suffering the negative consequences of overwork, injury, burnout, etc.; they are trying their best to make the playoffs as well, and so would undoubtedly prefer to use their resources toward the best result possible…but given the actual numbers we are seeing in playing time allotted they are in fact setting limits of use to their #1s and using their backups more even though that gives them less of a chance of winning the games in which those backups play. So it is clear from their actions that the consensus across the league is that #1 goalies need some degree of rest over the course of 80-something games, or they wouldn’t do it….
(Bernier)
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rontheking Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 10:22 am
@nykingfan, Having said that, I do think you make a good case and I am hoping you are right….
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I think what much of this comes downs to (I may be wrong but it is plausible), is that the fans who have been following from incepetion are really frustrated…I know I am. We’ve gotten to the final and met up with Roy, who just couldn’t be beat in those overtime games. I still think we need one or two snipers.
The fans who have been around less are more optimistic. Regardless, we should not be insulting one another…we are ALL Kings fans (I think).
Regarding Quick, as I said above or in another topic..he is not as mature, knowledgeable or perhaps even as good as those other goalies mentioned.
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nykingfan Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 7:59 am
@shades,
I’ve been a fan since the dark days (pre Gretzky)
and I’m optimistic about this team and their chances.
Frustration has been a way of life for a Kings fan, but under this management team, I’m no longer frustrated.
I agree the insults aren’t necessary. Debate is healthy when people bring sound opinions or facts. Like you and others.
You might be right that we need more to go far, but at least wer’re getting the chance to see how far we can go. It’s been way too long.
It’s hard to judge his maturity or knowledege. Look at the numer of wins he has. He certainly has made a case for himself this season to be included amongst the elite. His showing in the playoffs will be the final determination whether he belongs there or not.
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KingsFanSince74-75 Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 11:17 am
@shades,
I’ve been both optimistic AND frustrated for 35 seasons . . . as I’m sure you have been too.
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Forum67 Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
@shades,
You have to walk before you can run. The first goal is about to be met, the Kings getting into the playoffs for the first time in years. The second goal is for the young Kings who have never been in a playoff game to get playoff experience. That too looks it’s going to happen.
Everything after that is gravy. Yes, I’d like to see us go far in the playoffs but even if we get knocked out in the first round the kids will have gained valuable playoff experience. And since I think DL has put together a solid foundation for a team that makes the playoffs season in and season out, the goal will be to go deep into the playoffs.
And finally, and hopefully, through the acquisition of the missing pieces (another puck carrying offensive defenseman that ALSO plays defense and a bona fide sniper) the team hoisting The Cup sometime within the next five years.
Go Kings Go!!!!
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Interesting article about special tax for NHL and NBA players
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I know it seems JQ has had a string of questionable plays. (Puck handling gaffes, questionable decision-making etc) I’ve seen Brodeur have some games where it looked like he forgot how to play goalie.
Phases like this happen and add the fact the there have been lucky bounces and the team not playing well in front of him, the result has been less than spectacular. The whole team just needs to get back philosophically to what got them here and things will right itself.
The Kings are subpar now but we’d rather have them peak in the playoffs where it matters. Consequently, I like the fact that Phoenix keeps winning. No team can keep winning though. The law of averages dictate that they are DUE TO SUCK soon, which will be in the playoffs.
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rontheking Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 10:19 am
@KingFan4ever, I do agree. There are ups and downs in the season for all teams. And at least a fair chance that the hot teams now–i.e. red wings and phoenix–will slump in the playoffs. As you say, better for the kings to be down now and doing a little soul searching on their way back to being on top of their game, in order that they will find their mojo as the playoffs are starting. Let’s hope that’s the case.
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how about that Quick is just a avg. goalie..He gave up soft goals early in the season…middle of the season and now late in the season….His save pct has been around 90% thru out the year…
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My two cents worth is, Quick is the kind of player who need to play as much as he can. When he doesn’t play, he rusts up very quickly :-X
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McDonalds Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 10:59 am
@John Roy Morgan,
totally agree. I was thinking that maybe Ersberg should get a start and give Quick a rest, but I don’t think that’s what Quick needs. He needs to play through the rust, not try to rest the rust off
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I would think that if Bernier has a strong playoffs with Manchester and Quicker struggles, management is going to have a tough time committing to Quick as the starter over Bernier for the future.
As for this year, let the man play. Who knows how good Quick can actually be, but at times this year he has been very impressive. If he gets hot heading into the playoffs…look out Western Conference.
I am stuck in DC so lets play the Caps in the finals so I can see my first Stanley Cup playoff game live in 16 years.
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1 goal games, how many of those? Leading the league I think. Quick is rarely the issue.
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sasKing Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 10:45 am
@Jamesonafterawin,
Good point. 23-9-6 in one-goal games. Third-most wins, sixth-best winning percentage.
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Quick isn’t tired, he’s just not as focused. It’s simple: add a brand new mouth to the mix and your routine is forever changed. I recently had a baby (18 months now) and my wife and I have barely started to have full nights of sleep again. That affects a person, no way around that. Add to that the fact that JQ is away from his family way more than a new father would like to be and you have mental lapses in games. And he has had those!
2/3 weeks ago, I was hoping for a fourth place finish, now I’m just hoping that Calgary keeps losing.
I’ve gone from pretty solid about advancing to the second round to thinking about being 5-and out.
I’m back down to earth.
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Buckster Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 11:17 am
@Stuart, #-0 Bruins over Calgary 3-0. Looks like we’re backing into the playoffs, if we lose again tonight.
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Stuart Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 11:19 am
@Buckster, and that’s exactly what I was hoping wasn’t going to happen. Back in at the 7/8 spot and get blasted out in the 1st round.
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neil Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 11:37 am
@Buckster, and if we lose tonight and then win 6 in a row….is that backing in???
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Buckster Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
@neil, Winning heals all wounds. I really am hoping they go on at least a little streak. I’ll take three games in a row. In all honesty, at the beginning of the year I would’ve been ecstatic with just barely making the playoffs. Regardless of what happens (this includes “backing in”) this season has been a success, and am looking forward to the future for this team.
Minnesota Kings Fan Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 11:27 am
@Stuart,
I’m not quite where you are, but if they lose tonight and here on Monday, I will have my feet firmly planted on Earth, too.
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To me, the problem is not wheather Quick is capable of playing so many games during the season, but rather if the KINGS can rely on 1 goalie going into the playoffs.
Young goalie and team, most of which have never been in the playoffs. I would feel better if there were a backup (EE or JB) who has seen more NHL games through the season.
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The more you quit screwing with Quick and pulling him for no reason, the better he’ll play.
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Ron Reply:
March 27th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?,
EXACTLY!!
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@NYKF…. HI NYKF!! I’ve been out all day here (same city as you). Just saw your response and wanted to say hi is all. Oh, btw, yeah in fact I was speaking of the mental fatigue. This could get Really deep, and I don’t want it to, but on one hand Of Course TM knows hockey 100x better than I ever will, But that being said, I feel there are very few people in hockey who Really Really see the bigger picture, and that bigger picture brings a lot of stuff into it which I won’t even attempt to go at here. Anyways, time will tell. As they say in Italian…… vediamo (we’ll see)
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The Kings are struggling to play .500 hockey since the Olympics and we can’t afford hot and cold netminding at this point. It’s just not good enough to finish 8th when we’ve been fighting for 4th most of the season. That is just not acceptable any more. It will be our ultimate downfall if we don’t get Quick and this team re-energized and refocused.
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