“Shot mentality” is one of Terry Murray’s favorite phrases, and while the Kings are just 1-3-1 in their last five games, Murray believes the Kings are on the right track, offensively, because their shot totals are increasing. In their last five games, the Kings have averaged 30.6 shots on goal. In their previous five games, the Kings had averaged 22.8 shots per game. Anze Kopitar had a team-high eight shots on goal Tuesday, one fewer than his season high.
MURRAY: “Our shot attitude really changed after the Olympic break. When you break the game down, the numbers confirm it. Shots attempted, shots blocked, shots on net, it dropped significantly. Just in the last few games now, we’re starting to get that back. That’s where our game is at. You have to put up around 65-70 shots, at the net, to be able to score some goals in this game today. It’s starting to crawl back up into area.”
Murray was also asked about Kopitar’s shot total in particular, and it was suggested that he must have liked the eight-shot figure…
MURRAY: “I really do, and I like where they’re coming from. He’s coming with a lot of speed through the middle of the ice and attacking, whether it’s in the wide lane or through the middle. He has that presence, when coming down into the offensive zone, to shoot the puck. He shoots it so heavy and so hard that if you get people driving through and stopping at the net, most times there are going to be other opportunities there.”
***OFF TOPIC***
Now I REALLY want to face Chicago in the playoffs!
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Blackhawks-fans-snort-in-disgust-at-Toews-pig-no?urn=nhl,231193
JINX—-JINX—-JINX!!!
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Stop the Puck Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 6:46 pm
@Cynic,
LOL yes
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 6:59 pm
@Cynic,
–Face?–
Jest call him the Punster!
Actually, if Ol’ JB beats the Canucks soundly, and the Kings finish 6th, seeing that the Kings just can’t beat the Canucks with JQ, would one be inclined to use Ol’ No. 45 in the playoffs?
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king_stoner Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 7:01 pm
@Cynic,
the pig nose mural is freakin hilarious!!!
and yeah, thats a big no-no…. chicago…you painted a stanley cup mural when the playoffs havent even started? no cup for you (haha… soup nazi from sienfeld)
thanks for the link
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 11:11 pm
I love it! ManBearPig Toews (how does that come out “taves,” anyway?)
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 11:12 pm
Of course, I’ll take any jinx on a team playing like Chicago has.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 1st, 2010 at 12:09 am
@Cynic, then there’s this:
http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2010/3/31/1398896/to-quote-eric-bogosian-in-under
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i wonder if the coach’s favorite song is “he’s not HEAVY,he’s my brother”
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Watching the Ana/Col game and Anderson is playing like Quick has and has just about the same record. I’m thinking Quick is worn out and tired
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 11:12 pm
Why don’t people read before they write nonsense?
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“Shot mentality” – yea my favorite subjects. In the last 5 games according to Mr. Hammond they averaged 30.6 shots on goal which netted 1 win. The previous 5 games to that according to Mr. Hammond they averaged 22.8 shots on goal. And guess what, those previous 5 games netted 3 wins!!
I’m confused about what the point about higher average shots on goal is supposed to be?
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 11:13 pm
@MmmmYummy, Then there’s the part about how they played, which is a bit different from whether they won.
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MmmmYummy Reply:
April 1st, 2010 at 9:53 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, “How” might work in horseshoes and hand grenades – Hockey is not one of them.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 1st, 2010 at 11:28 am
@MmmmYummy, “How” they played is an indicator of whether they played well enough to have a chance to win. Once again, it’s why he’s coach and you’re just some guy on the couch yelling obscenities at him.
We are getting better being 1-3-1 in the last 5?
Whatever TM is drinking I’ll have two…Cant wait to tell my boss at work tomorrow I lost 3 accounts today but knocked on more doors this week then last..
Un-Freaking -Believable
People keep putting your faith in this guy and you will realize sooner rather than later he is a robot that has no clue. The goalies on this team have stolen almost every game we have played. The power play may be in the top 10 but not when you need a goal or when it matters most, and 5 on 3 forget about it. No one in their right mind can win like this putting all the pressure on the net minders game after game..At aome point you need to win a couple games by 3 or 4 goals to rest the goalie. There needs to be a laugher in there every once in a while TM..GET A SYSTEM..PLEASE!
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 11:14 pm
@I’m Just Saying”, Actually, it was one of the first times he’s made sense in weeks, which is probably why he’s right and you’re wrong. It’s probably also why he’s head coach and you’re not.
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threepwood Reply:
March 31st, 2010 at 11:36 pm
@I’m Just Saying”,
Seriously, you are comparing your sales job to the performance of NHL coach over a 5 game stretch? No correlation…
Also, your point about ‘needing’ to crush teams every once in a while has no merit — for several reasons.
#1 — We won two games in the beginning of March by the scores of 5-1 and 6-0.
After we beat Dallas 5-1, we went 1-2.
After we beat Columbus 6-0, we went 1-3.
Other than adding 4 points in the standings, can you point out what benefit that game had to the team (or Quick) over the next couple days, week, or remainder of March?
#2 — You are suggesting that having a big lead is somehow helpful to the goalies because it allows them to ‘rest’? I’m sure if Quick in fact lost focus during a blowout win and let some garbage goals in, both Ranford and Hextall – for that matter – would have their foot up his ass post haste.
If the team somehow collapses and misses the playoffs — complain about Murray all you want.
Until then, do yourself a favor. Take a deep breath and enjoy the playoff chase.
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Way to go Kopi. It will start to pay off! Shoot often, especially when you’re open or go to the net. If you’d have eight shoots per game, I belive you’d be at around 40 goals by now. Keep it up!
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Schoeny Reply:
April 1st, 2010 at 10:54 am
@Kingstane9,
But stop shooting from the corners!! Half of his 8 shots were from a 10 degree angle in the corner. I understand why Smytty takes those, but Kopi needs to drive to the net a little more. He had an incredible game against Nashv. Keep on those smelling salts! Lower your shoulder and drive to the net Kopi. Best game that line has had since before Smyth was injured.
Richie needs to do the same. Those wristers from way beyond the circles w/ no one near the net are kind of laughable. Use that speed!
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