After practice today, Jonathan Quick gave his thoughts about the Kings’ goalie situation and Terry Murray’s decision to go with Jonathan Bernier tomorrow night and Quick on Saturday…
QUICK: “I feel good, and I’m looking forward to every game the rest of this season. I’m looking forward to getting in there and playing some games. I think I can speak for the guys in here, that we’re really looking forward to the playoffs. We didn’t clinch, but we think that game last night was just what we needed. We needed a big win to turn the team around and start going forward here.”
Question: Knowing that every goalie wants to play every game, are you OK with the way this is playing out?
QUICK: “I don’t make the decision. Terry makes that decision, so that’s up to him. Whatever he thinks is best for the team to win games, I think that’s what he’s going to do, and whatever he feels is best for us, from here on out, that’s what he’s going to do. I speak on behalf of the team, and we have our trust in him and we trust his decisions. He knows what he’s doing, and he’s going to make the right decisions.”
Question: Did they talk to you about the plan going forward?
QUICK: “The plan is for me to come back and play Saturday, so I’m looking forward to getting some work in and making sure I’m sharp on everything. I’ve got another work day tomorrow, with the pregame skate. I’ll have a work day Friday and then I’m looking forward to starting Saturday.”
Can Ersberg get claimed if he is sent to Manchester?
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Little Willy Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 4:15 pm
@Will Hutchison, YUP!!!
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Harry Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 4:38 pm
@Little Willy,
But why would we want to send him? Bernier will go back in a few days, and E should be good to go by the weekend…hopefully…. Bernier needs 1 full year down in the minors
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Drake Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 4:17 pm
@Will Hutchison, Now who who want to claim a keeper with a back injury??? ;o)
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Little Willy Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 4:19 pm
@Drake, LOLZZZ!!!
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Quisp Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 4:18 pm
@Will Hutchison,
Yes, Ersberg is not waiver-exempt but there’s no reason to send him down. The Kings can carry three goalies if they want. There is no roster limit after the trade deadline. Once he’s healthy he can be a healthy scratch.
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holly Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 6:18 pm
@Quisp, Again, there is the issue of having almost an entire team (I believe there are 3 players that aren’t) of Kings prospects who will be hung out to dry without an actual #1 goaltender.
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jet Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 9:00 pm
@holly, Zatkoff played a couple of dozen games in Manchester 2 years ago. He was the number 1 for a while and the reports I heard were that he did an excellant job. Maybe not a JB, but still one of the top 5 in the league. Give him a few games to get his body adjusted.
DellaNooch Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 10:04 pm
@Quisp, Add to your point, Ersberg could go down to Manchester, but I do not believe he can play in the playoffs, as he wasn’t on the clear day roster…additionally, if we did send him down and he was claimed, the team that takes him cannot play him until their season is over, so it makes no sense to take him on waivers.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 10:47 pm
@Jet, Well, Zatkoff was benched tonight after giving up two goals on the first three shots. Lopes, just signed, finished the game, 4-3 Monarchs.
Seems like he has a great attitude! Wants to play yet respects the coaches decision and will make the best of it…
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Bernier has to go back to manchester now. Jeff Zatkoff just got injured.
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David Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 4:19 pm
@Mike L, Source?
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Little Willy Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 4:22 pm
@David, FISH HOOK .COM
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Brian Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 4:20 pm
@Mike L, looking at the live feed, its 2-0 and Lopes is in now . . .
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Skebo Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 4:29 pm
@Brian, Zatkoff gave up 2 goals on 3 shots. Either injured or really sucked.
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BC Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 4:21 pm
@Mike L, Just bring up Martin Jones. The future is now!!
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holly Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 6:20 pm
@BC, Can’t. He’s still active in playoffs.
Lopes just won the game for the Monarchs. Final 4-3, Lopes allowed one goal on 43 shots.
I think this is the first time that the they’ve ever actually played the back up they’ve signed in these situations. That said, who knows if Lopes will crack and this’ll be a one time deal.
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jet Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 9:03 pm
@BC, tough timing for Zatkoff. It is ironic, becasue the Hitmen looked like they were going to be knocked out the first round.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 10:48 pm
@Mike L, Wrong.
http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100401/SPORTS/4010348/1007/sports
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shades Reply:
April 1st, 2010 at 5:34 am
@Mike L, There is NO WAY they are sending Bernier back down to save Manchester. If he continues to win up here, he stays…if not, then he goes. If he gets another shutout or wins against Vancouver, allowing only 1-2 goals, I really think he’s staying.
If the players are confident in him and the team plays well…who the hell cares what happens to Manchester? I certainly don’t!
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Frolov rocks Reply:
April 1st, 2010 at 4:01 pm
@shades, I totally agree with you.
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it’s like watching “as the crease turns”…
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Galen Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 4:37 pm
@variable, LMAO!
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great, professional attitude by quicker…
so young…so mature…so talented…
i’m glad he’s on our side and when he gets back in, he has the same motivations and is not phased by all this…
how can you not appreciate quick’s perspective…?!
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KingMe20 Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 6:16 pm
@variable,
Actually, I want him fazed by this, but not in the wrong way. I want him to realize that Bernier could challenge him for the number one job (even though Murray says that’s not the case right now). I want him to take that and turn it into motivation to play at his best, and continue to earn his spot as the number one.
I do admire Quick’s professionalism, as I do Ersberg’s by the way, who has to feel like he’s being left behind.
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DuckBasher Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 7:34 pm
@KingMe20,
I agree. EE didn’t get to the NHL without someone seeing some skill and professionalism there. I watch him all the time at the games and he’s ALWAYS there to support his team (and quicker). He works as hard as anyone in practice, takes his lump for the team. The guy is class all the way. And personally, I think he’s NEVER been given his just due by TM. Nonetheless, he keeps his chin up, his mouth shut and does his job. I think it would be good for him if he got sent down, and some other team took a chance on him. Because it’s clear the Kings have no plans for him.
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jet Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 9:10 pm
@KingMe20, There is no question, Quick wants to play his best. But a new baby will make one’s day life tough. You can give me all the ways to work around the situation, and I will tell why each suggestion will not work. There is just no way to have a normal home life until the baby is 4-5 months old, and you still are going to have some bad days. So as much as Quick wants to come to work ready to go, it is just not possible.
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I like the attitude, players need a healthy scratch sometimes to get back to basics and shore up the holes and bad habits you pick up from not practicing.
Just glad he didn’t go all Iverson on this:
PRACTICE!! WE’RE TALKING BOUT PRACTIE MAN! NOT A GAME BUT PRACTICE!?
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shades Reply:
April 1st, 2010 at 5:35 am
@KOHO, LOL
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Yes… and as my Bank Account Turns I could not care less who is in Manchester…Bernier Stays and we have a better chance to go farther. My 7K a year should dictate who stays and who goes…
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dMan Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 5:45 pm
@I’m Just Saying”,
wow, can you say myopic!
Just noodlin’
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holly Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 6:32 pm
@I’m Just Saying”, The guys in Manchester are the future of the organization. Establishing a winning tradition is part of that.
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I'm Just Saying" Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 9:16 pm
@holly, Tradition? Lets see the playoffs 1 year then 2 years and then a third year first before you throw words around like that. Remember the top three guys we thought were locks from our farm team Moulson,Purcell and Boyle are not even with the team anymore…We need the players that can play now on the NHL ice and stop all the BS on how great we are going to be…OR..Only charge me for my tickets when we make the playoffs..Hows that for a trade off. That will build the confidence level real quick.
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DellaNooch Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 10:01 pm
@I’m Just Saying”, Pretty simple solution, stop buying tickets…but you won’t, because if you buy tickets when they were losing, then you’ll buy tickets now that they’re winning
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 10:51 pm
DellaNooch, He’s shooting blanks.
shades Reply:
April 1st, 2010 at 5:41 am
@I’m Just Saying”, I was going to reply to Holly and a few of these others but you’ve said it all. I know you don’t need me to pat you on the back but I will anyway.
All year there have been 100′s of posters here talking about the young guys and how we are loaded with unproven players in the minors…most of the time these guys don’t pan out, just like you said!
shades Reply:
April 1st, 2010 at 5:37 am
@I’m Just Saying”, I just said something similar above without seeing your comment…totally agree. As I said on another related topic, the Dodgers are not sending Kemp, Loney and Ethier back to AAA to win a title there. What are the rest of these people thinking? Hmmmmm, I’ll read on and try to find out!
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It sounds like at the very least their is clear communication. By no means do we have a goalie problem right not. Quick is the #1. This is the exact attitude a #1 should have; taking advantage of his time off to recharge, and refocus.
I hope we beat those damn Nucks!!
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Off topic…
I just wanted to take a second to give Bettman and the NHL marketing team some props on what a fantastic job they do marketing the Pittsburgh Penguins.
I wonder if they actually know there are 30 teams some of which are west of the Mississippi?
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variable Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 4:56 pm
@Cry Baby,
exactly…exactly…
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David Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 5:00 pm
@Cry Baby, well, they did win the Cup.
They should, however, be marketing big named players more than the teams.
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Cry Baby Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 5:07 pm
@David, Bettman is always talking about marketing the game…that is GAME, not a player, or one team. I would be curious to see how many Pens and Wings games were nationally televised this season. It took the Olympics for Doughty to get noticed.
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Old Man Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 5:00 pm
@Cry Baby,
Theres only one that i care about.LA Kings.
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Cry Baby Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 5:08 pm
@Old Man, Sure…it would be nice to see them on the national stage on occasion.
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Old Man Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 5:09 pm
@Cry Baby,
AGREE!
shades Reply:
April 1st, 2010 at 5:47 am
@Cry Baby, If they play like a team that should be on the national stage, maybe they will. Kinda like how the Lakers get talked up in basketball these days.
BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 5:22 pm
@Cry Baby & everybody else on this sub-thread,
Give the networks a first round playoff victory this year and EVERYONE will have found religion…
EVERYONE:
Versus
NBC
Madison Avenue
FSV/vis a vis Canadian game broadcasts
SiriusXM HomeIce Radio
Potential Free Agents signing this summer
SI/Hockey News
Closet U.S./Canadian Kings Fans
Reebok Kings Jerseys…
And many more I suspect I’ve forgotten!
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Daniel Reply:
April 1st, 2010 at 11:04 am
@BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy, Thank you for that. Winners get the spotlight. Simple as that.
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Old Codger Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 5:46 pm
@Cry Baby, That’s what I like about this blog. I don’t think anyone thinks there is a team west of the Mississippi (unless some east team beats them). At least here we can converse about our team and just hope we show someone something in the playoffs.
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number 6 Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 7:52 pm
@Cry Baby,
There aren’t 30 teams and there aren’t any west of the Mississippi…… oh, heck I’m sorry, of course there are the Kings, and, and the Sharks and um, the San Diego Chargers?
Other than that, of course we have Crosby and the boys and then the NY Rangers. Yes, the New York Rangers.
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jet Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 9:14 pm
@Cry Baby, West of the Mississippi? those are rumors, nothing but rumors.
That was the only reason I didn’t mind the Ducks taking the cup.
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King John Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 10:05 pm
@jet,
…before the Kings—UGGHH!! NOOOOOOOO……
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Been on vacation for 2 weeks got back to USA last night and we got a shutout
So … won’t be leaving again until JQ gets us through 1st round. GO KINGS!
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I would keep Bernier up and alternate them in the final games and, depending on performance, adjust my thinking then as toward determining who should start in the playoffs. You have to go with whoever’s playing best at the time.
I would do the same thing next year. There’s no rule that says that one goalie has to start most of your games (and I don’t buy into the theory that somebody’s feelings are going to get hurt, or that somebody got “promised” this or that). The only reason most teams have one preferred goalie is because great goalies are few and far between, and so one guy is usually clearly better than the other and so gets the most starts.
I know I’m repeating myself (I know because I copied and pasted this from a post I made yesterday) but I am doing so because this may be my most intelligent thought ever (okay, the truth is I’ve been pushing this idea of the season because I didn’t have much faith in EE and I didn’t want to burn out the golden goose)….
All things being equal, I expect the two Jonathons to be a strong tandem for the remainder of the year and next year–maybe the best pair in the league–but we will see….
One thing for sure: this is a very good problem to have.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 10:54 pm
@rontheking, What, you think that fantasy is original or something?
It is a fantasy, it is not original, and it will not happen (this season, at least until the Monarchs’ season is over.)
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shades Reply:
April 1st, 2010 at 5:52 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, As Oliver Hardy used to say to Stan Laurel when he wasn’t making any sense…”PIFFLE”! If Bernier keeps getting wins, it will be Quick that is the “fantasy”. I know it’s a big if, but it is possible.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 1st, 2010 at 11:30 am
Won’t happen. Plain and simple.
Cheeks Reply:
April 1st, 2010 at 12:23 pm
@shades, One thing that can definetly be said about all of our goalies is that they all have a chance to be in the NHL and all coluld be great tenders. How many teams can say they have 4 or 5 up and coming tenders that look good?
You CAN’T send JB down now. Just like other examples of goalies who stepped in at the end of the year when they got hot (hedburg, Ozzie), you just have to go with the best goaltender. Too much is at stake. If JB wins on thursday, you have to ride him. The whole “Quick is our number one” goaltender is ridiculous. He has as much playoff experience as JB. You go with the hot goalie and ride him to the cup (Like Ward in Carolina for example)
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rontheking Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 10:15 pm
@carol vadnais, I agree. And the coach’s stance will change (or not) depending on how they play in the final games–who’s hot–for the reasons you’ve stated.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 10:55 pm
@carol vadnais, I’m so glad you’re not GM.
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shades Reply:
April 1st, 2010 at 5:53 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Same goes for you Kenny!
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 1st, 2010 at 11:31 am
I’m not the one suggesting stupid fantasies. I’m the one telling you why he’s coach and the fantasies are stupid.
Who would have thought the Kings would get this far this fast in the goalie department. Having 3 guys that can start. Not even 2 seasons ago they’d have to settle for LaBarbera, Cloutier and Aubin.
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jet Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 9:19 pm
@KingFan4ever, shhh, I am just able to sleep though the night again.
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I like Quick’s expressed attitude.
He’s going to hear a lot about Bernier and “goalie competition” in the coming year or 2.
We may end up having the best 1-2 goalie punch in the NHL,
as long as we have the Quick/Bernier combo in nets
for us.
Ultimately, 1 will be moved.
But hopefully, BOTH will perform at a high level until then, setting us up for a very sweet trade in 1-2 years.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 10:57 pm
@Sergei Prozacutov, My big issue with next year is that the writing just might be on the wall and Bernier just might be the #1 next year. The problem? Quick’s quite apparently not a backup goaltender–he needs lots of playing time. That probably means he’s out if Bernier is the number one. However, that’s next season. Let’s worry about it then.
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This is what a team player is all about. I have been impressed with Quick all season long. This young man has experienced a lot this year. Olympics,fatherhood and a ton of professional hockey. Time for a breather get your practices in.. work on those minor adjustments and come back in tune in sync and with confidence. And it always helps to be “pushed” by a successful teammate. Good attitude.
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I’m glad for Bernier, but considering what happened tonight in the Monarchs game, I hope he comes back to Manchester after tomorrow nights game. Zatkoff got hurt 5 minutes into the game, it took the trainer & 2 Monarchs players to help Zatkoff off the ice, he’ll be evaluated by Dr. Vailas tomorrow. Matt Lopes, a no name goalie who the M’s signed this afternoon came in, played great (as did the entire team) and won 4-3. Lopes has never played a second in the ECHL let alone the AHL.
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I'm Just Saying" Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 9:22 pm
@Simarosa, Oh no JB to the rescue? NO… call up Matin Jones but leave JB where he is..
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 10:58 pm
@I’m Just Saying”, You lose. Bernier returns to Manchester.
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shades Reply:
April 1st, 2010 at 5:58 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Why do you seem to take such pleasure in teasing another King fan? We want the best goalie to play and if it’s Bernier, what the hell do you care if he stays this year?
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 1st, 2010 at 11:33 am
@shades – Because the idiotic fantasy is just more noise around a real signal. Bernier is up on an emergency basis to replace an injured goaltender. That’s all it ever was. He’ll get a chance to help the team, and then he’ll get to go back to play in his own playoffs.
Hey, this really is ‘as the crease turns’….. damn.
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While we would love to have JB back in Manchester between the pipes with the playoffs approaching , the hockey savvy season ticket holders here realize that the first priority is the Kings and if that means JB stays in LA for the playoff run so be it …. i was at the game in Lowell , Zats got hurt on a play and left the game but it isnt considered season ending at this point . truth be told since he hasnt been playing for long stretches due to JBs most excellent season .. when he does get in there lately , Zats has sucked.. like tonight giving up 2 goals on 3 shots the first one 49 seconds into the game.. but hes young and like JB has done will find his way in time . Moller looks great , Lewis is rounding into form after the long layoff and Lokti is doing the same. now if we can only get Thomas Hickey back, i hear hes not far off from returning.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 10:59 pm
@royalmonarch, “the hockey savvy season ticket holders” are in for a big disappointment.
1) they’re not as hockey savvy as they think they are
2) they’re not going to get their way on this
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shades Reply:
April 1st, 2010 at 5:56 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, I have to give you credit on this one because AEG does not give a shit about the season ticket holders.
On the other hand, like I said, IF JB keeps winning I don’t see how or why they would send him down.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 1st, 2010 at 11:34 am
@shades, They’re wrong, and they don’t run the team, which I’m thankful for.
It’s good we’re changing up the goalie against the Canucks. Maybe—maybe—we have a chance…..
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Let Bernier play the remaining games. Quick needs some rest, He’s showing fatigue…He needs some rest.
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Cheeks Reply:
April 1st, 2010 at 12:26 pm
@Ziggy33, I agree Quicker looks fatigued and needs rest. Why not rotate Quick and Bernier down the strech? Quick should be #1 and still needs to be sharp.
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Main Entry: 1 tem·po·rary
Pronunciation: \ˈtem-pə-ˌrer-ē\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin temporarius, from tempor-, tempus time
Date: circa 1564
: lasting for a limited time
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