Scott Parse remains off the ice with a groin injury and will not appear in either of this week’s preseason games. Parse has not been on the ice since he was injured in the preseason opener on Sept. 22 in Colorado. Brad Richardson will remain paired with Jarret Stoll and Justin Williams on the second line. Here’s what Terry Murray said today when asked about a status update on Parse…
MURRAY: “Quite honestly, I’m not real sure. He hasn’t skated. I know he did some slide-board work yesterday, off ice, and felt a little bit of tenderness. It’s inflammation only. That has been looked at, and checked out, by our team doctors. It’s a matter of that starting to calm down, with rest and medication and treatments.”
get well soon Parsy…. we need you healthy and scoring goals on that 2nd line!
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Richardson is double the player Parse is anyway.
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BrokeKingsFan Reply:
October 1st, 2010 at 4:54 pm
@Belexes, i agree 100%
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Crown Royal Reply:
October 1st, 2010 at 5:04 pm
@BrokeKingsFan,
Parse is the best sniper and passer of any of the Kings wingers when playing on the off wing.
Richardson works hard and has some natural speed. Parse is by far the more talented player.
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rontheking Reply:
October 1st, 2010 at 5:05 pm
@Belexes,
Well, since you two are into math…crunch these numbers.
Richardson (who I agree played very well last year) played in 22 more games than Parse, had the same number of goals (11), and added three more assists than did Parse.
However, Richardson’s +/- was +1 and Parse’s was +13.
But y’all think Richardson = 2X Parse
All right then….
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DannyMeux Reply:
October 1st, 2010 at 5:44 pm
@rontheking,
i agree. numbers don’t lie!
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Belexes Reply:
October 1st, 2010 at 6:57 pm
@rontheking,
Are you jesting with this remark? Do you know why Richardson played in 22 more games than Parse? hmmm….some of those games could have been when Parse was a healthy scratch maybe?
And the use 0f the +/- always cracks me up. OK, so you think that Parse is better than Ritchie because he had a higher +/-, then do you also think he was better than Kopitar? Kopy was a +6.
Parses numbers were padded greatly by being paired with superior linemates, while Ritchie came into his own last season by overachieving in any and all roles he was asked to fill.
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DougS Reply:
October 1st, 2010 at 8:08 pm
@Belexes,
Ummm…. Maybe because Richardson was with the team from the very start of the season, while Parse was a mid-season call-up?
rontheking Reply:
October 1st, 2010 at 8:18 pm
@Belexes,
Yes, Richardson had almost the same production, but played in 22 more games…as I said. My point being that Parse likely would have eclipsed Richardson’s numbers had Parse played in 22 more games himself. Get it?
Parse was tied on the team for 5th in best +/- (with Stoll). But you’re saying he padded his numbers by playing with better players. Hmmm…logic would seem to tell you the opposite, that he helped the players he played with to pad THEIR numbers…since he was the one who got more points than they did. Can I have some of whatever you’re smoking?
But look…I’m not minimizing Richardson in any way. He was a very important component to last years’ team, as I expect he will be to this years’. My point is that Parse is equally important…and a hell of a great player given his limited NHL experience.
You said Parse was half the player. I pointed out that I disagree and so would most people looking at the numbers–I personally think as players their values are probably comparable for different reasons…but Parse was basically a rookie and putting up those numbers. I find that impressive. You don’t.
Dude…I guess we’re just going to have to disagree on this.
(And it’s not just me that finds the +/- instructive…apparently NHL coaches find it FASCINATING.)
jet Reply:
October 2nd, 2010 at 9:23 am
@rontheking,But if we look at numbers, then we need to look at how the numbers change. Richardson did not have a point his first 26 games. So, now you can say Richie had 27pts in his last 55 games, or half a point a game. The real question is, can he improve even more?
Rate of change of the numbers gives a better view than overall numbers. And you don’t really need calculus to see the trend.
Crown Royal Reply:
October 2nd, 2010 at 11:55 am
@Belexes,
I’m in no way diminishing Richardson’s value as a player. I believe he is best served played on the opposite wing with Brown where they can both use their speed most effectively in tandem. I like Richardson’s game and his versatility.
Parse can unload his shot quickly and effectively (top shelf) when skating across the slot on his forehand with speed. He is an exceptional passer for a winger who seemed to be in TM’s doghouse much of the year. He has a better shot than Smyth, is faster than Smyth and is a better passer than Smyth (Smyth is also a good passer).
Parse is the most dangerous forward the Kings have other than Kopiter. It’s now up to TM to give him his chance.
KC23 Reply:
October 1st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
@Belexes, Richarson is a better fore/back checker without question, but Parse is a better sniper and we need a sniper on any line that includes Stoll.
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USHA#17 Reply:
October 2nd, 2010 at 8:50 am
@Belexes,
They have very different styles. Parse skates across the crease between the circles and is speedy, Richardson is an outside the circle kind of guy.
Felt that for whatever reason Parse was under used and should have gotten more games in last season. We’ll see.
PS don’t underestimate a groin. this could foretell a bad span for Parse.
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Crown Royal Reply:
October 2nd, 2010 at 10:37 am
@USHA#17,
An astute observation about Parse and Richardson I agree Parse should have gotten more games. He sees the ice very well and his skill(passing) level exceeds many NHL centers.
Parse is the most dangerous sniper the Kings have. He could be a good fit eventually with Loktionov if they have a physical winger (Simmonds?) playing with them.
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Belexes Reply:
October 2nd, 2010 at 11:01 am
@Crown Royal,
If Parse is our most dangerous sniper, then this club is in real trouble. Which past stats did you look up to come up with this lofty title?
Also, as I’m sure you know, Richardson spent the first 2 months of last season on the checking line (thats why no points), but still managed to finish with 5 game winning goals (1 in the playoffs), compared to 1 GWG for Parse(0 points in the playoffs).
Off topic, I’m wondering what the ramifications of the fallout between DISH and Fox is for us Kings fans who live out of the area. We have always been able to follow the Kings by subscribing to NHL Center Ice, but doesn’t Center Ice pull it’s broadcasts from FoxSports West and Prime Ticket? It sounds like even if we get the Center Ice package, we won’t be able to get Kings games unless we get them from the opposing teams broadcast. Many of those also carry the games through the FoxSports network. So despite carrying the Center Ice package, we may only be able to watch a handful of Kings games. Can anyone clarify?
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LB Reply:
October 1st, 2010 at 5:18 pm
@jimbo1007,
Worse – all of us that live in the LA area and have Dish Network are SCREWED.
I would think the CenterIce package is a separate contract so would not be affected.
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PurpleBlacknGold Reply:
October 1st, 2010 at 9:40 pm
@LB,
Thats why I dropped Dish Network and went to DirecTV. So much better…
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OB Randy Reply:
October 2nd, 2010 at 5:45 pm
@jimbo1007,
Out-of-market NHL Center Ice package subscribers will be unaffected by Dish’s dropping of FSW/Prime. FSW/Prime are still producing the games and Center Ice still has access to them. Its only Dish Network that will not be picking up FSW.
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If it were me I would dump Dish immediately if they were not going to offer Fox and Prime. No way, I give up King games.
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@jimbo
I don’t think out of market Center Ice package subscribers will be affected by DirecTVs dropping of FSW/Prime. Fox is still broadcasting it. For example, I’ve got Cox cable and they’re still carrying FSW and I’ll get the games.
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