At the end of practice today, Alexei Ponikarovksy and Willie Mitchell came onto the ice for some skating drills. It was the third day on the ice for each player. After his doctor appointment yesterday, Ponikarovksy was cleared to start handling and passing the puck. On Monday, Mitchell will go for a similar evaluation. Based on initial estimates, Ponikarovsky might be ready for a return in about a week, while Mitchell might be another week behind him. I sat down with Mitchell today as he was discussing, with Ponikarovsky, the finer points of their workout. “You know we’re spending too much time together when we’re arguing over our skating drills,” Mitchell joked.
Question: How is the rehab work going so far?
MITCHELL: “We do a lot of off-ice stuff every day. Real hard, actually. We’ve been lunging up a storm. The other guys on the team are laughing at us. We do 800 lunges a day, and I’m not kidding. Since we’ve been injured, we’ve had three days off. So we’ve been going hard. I felt good on the ice, though. Not bad, considering. The hardest part is trying to get the skates tight, because with my wrist, I can’t really tie my skates, but it’s nice to mix it up and get on the ice, because of the monotony of what we’ve been doing every day.
“We all need a change, just physically and emotionally. When you do the same thing every day, it gets redundant and you don’t get motivated and you don’t feel like there’s a carrot at the end of the tunnel. Poni is a little closer than me, obviously, but it’s nice for me to get on the ice and feel like it’s coming and it’s getting closer. Obviously it’s tough right now, with how the team is doing since we’ve been out, and obviously we feel like we want to come back and help out the team a little bit.”
Question: And you might be able to take another step forward on Monday…
MITCHELL: “Yeah. If Monday goes well, then I can start to test it a little more. I can take (the soft cast) off now, which is nice. I just have to be kind of careful, when opening and closing doors, making sure I don’t jam it and stuff like that. But in the day-to-day stuff, I can actually eat my dinner, and not with this cast on. So it is getting better, and that’s No. 1, the fact that it’s getting better. You don’t want to go three weeks and still have it feel the same way. That’s when you would have to reassess things, but it’s getting better, so that’s great.”
800 Lunges a day, thats it. What a looser! Who doesnt do AT Least 800 a day!!
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Jim In CM Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
@Lead Feet,
where is that “ignore” button ?
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Cry Baby Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 8:28 am
@Jim In CM, Come on Jimmy….that was funny!
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to all you kings fans who think i am not a kings fan
especially pd90 i have pleaded to have DL dumped
If that is not a loyal fan then i do not know what is LOL
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Bill M. Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
@backchecker, yeah. we should dump our GM, and have a NEW GM COME IN! YEAH! Cause a new GM, won’t, you know, trade off our assets and want to start all over, rebuilding the team a different way, based on his own wild theories that we will then criticize when they are half finished, and demand his head on a plate well before he’s had a chance to achieve anything.
A loyal fan of perpetual rebuilding, I suppose?
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backchecker Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
@Bill M., yes exactly we need a GM who drafts defensive players when we need goal scorers
your right he is a good gm
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Bill M. Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
@backchecker, He has stated repeatedly that his strategy is to “draft the best player available for the current pick, regardless of position”
I’d say that’s a fair and reasonable strategy, since it is employed by every single GM for 99% of all picks!
There is solid reasoning behind it too – in the modern NHL, it’s far too difficult, especially beyond the first ten picks, to predict that a pick will shine or bust. So targeting a specific position or skill set in the draft is a dangerous proposition. Taking the surest bet for a successful NHLer is the right strategy most of the time, because you wind up in our exact position! oh. we didn’t get any good wingers. Oh, but that’s all right, we’ve got all these defenseman and centers and goalies that we don’t need! we can trade!
Only in very, very, specific circumstances with teams that are already successful, and have a significant exiting player, to GM’s draft to a position.
backchecker Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 7:36 pm
@backchecker, he should draft the best player avilable then trade for what he needs or move up in the draft to get a player like stemkos hows that sound
Bill M. Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
@backchecker, umm, yes, that would be the plan. He did that in the past, although admittedly up until now he’s mostly been trading with Taylors picks.
I think everybody here knows we lack depth in the “skilled winger” category. DL might draft one this year. He might trade our backlog of centers for one at the deadline. He might sign a free agent this summer. He DOES have options. He has made moves, and some of them have paid off well (smyth, williams, mitchell, all big moves that have seemed to benefit the team). I think we need to see a bit more stagnation before we blame it on the GM. He did say in his interview that he’s looking for a winger. He admits we need one. I’d say if we don’t have one by next year, by whatever means, we can start to talk about how he’s not getting it done.
backchecker Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 7:59 pm
@backchecker, all you have proven is your mor patient than i after 4 years a good team doesnt loose 6 of 7 games this is his club
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 8:02 pm
Suddenly every thread turns into firing DL…maybe it’s me, but I don’t think that’s what every thread is about….
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xeropoint Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?,
Maybe this one won’t get deleted…
I think certain posters whose “Posts that continually express the same singular opinion will be deleted” and yet are not deleted are the ones who turn everything into a “FIre DumbARdi” thread.
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Goon Squad Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
@backchecker, I don’t question you as a fan. But if you want to see what will happen if Lombardi is fired right now, look at the San Jose Sharks. They were ready to challenge for the Cup in 2001. 1 partial setback year, and they fired Lombardi. 8 YEARS of Doug Wilson, and where are they today? Still ready to challenge for the Cup! Getting Joe Thornton and trading away guys like Carle, Erhoff, Stuart, Hannan, Gorges, etc. got them not one inch closer to winning anything.
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backchecker Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 5:23 am
@Goon Squad,
Thanks for your opinion but it makes no sense to me We should sit with DL because San Jose is a loser and DL was fired LOL
lOOK at his track record over the past 15 years plus with minn phil san jose etc Uusally ALL people get fired when they dont produce The Cup is the standard for success not just making the playoffs
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mrbrett7 Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 8:58 am
@backchecker, I would love to talk with you…but I can’t even read what you wrote.
By your statement, if I’m reading this correctly, 29 GM’s, coaches and team Presidents should be fired on a yearly basis, because they didn’t win the cup.
Goon Squad Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 10:26 am
@backchecker,
We should stick with Lombardi because he’s shown twice now that he knows how to build a team that can compete for the Cup. San Jose was incredibly stupid and fired him. They replaced him with a guy who did exactly what it seems you would like to do to the Kings – blow it up, and bring in lazy talent.
jet Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 8:49 am
@backchecker, I can see how a new Kings fan might think everything just sails smootly throughout the entire season. That is not usually the case. We are on the right track overall.
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Michael_DD8 Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 9:51 am
@backchecker,
Backchecker, i respect your comments, but you seem a bit ignorant.
Why would you want to get rid of the best thing that has happened to this organization in a LONG time? If you want to erase what DL has done, im sure these posts would be talking about who were gonna spend our first round pick on.
DL is created the best kings product…going on a limb here, ever?
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jet Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 10:20 am
@Michael_DD8, Good point, 4 years ago we in December we were discussing which junior players we wanted to draft.
Go easy on Backchecker, he/she is probably a brand new fan and does not understand our history.
Micheal Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 10:46 am
@Michael_DD8, Bold statement and I agree with you. I ahve been watching many of sad years as a Kings fan and now we have something GREAT! DL stays!!
BACKCHECKER Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 2:45 pm
@jet, point very well taken i suggest you contact me if they dont make the playoffs this year or go out in the first round
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HBFan Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 2:35 pm
@backchecker, I am not really sure what your reasoning for firing DL is? Maybe you should change your posting name to spellchecker and we all might be clear about what your justification for your stance is. On the bright side you seem to show a strong aptitude for beating dead horses. That might be a great career path for you
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“Carrot at the end of the tunnel.”
Classic hockey player. LOL!
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EternalOptimist Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
@wavesinair,
I’m cracking up just envisioning this LOL
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blueliner3 Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Reminds me of the time (many many years ago) when one King’s colorman described an opponent’s emotionally backbreaking goal as one that “really takes the gas out of their sails”.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
@blueliner3, Was that Engblom?
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blueliner3 Reply:
December 2nd, 2010 at 6:56 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?,
My memory could be off, but I think it was Nick Nickson.
YogaPhart Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 8:06 pm
@wavesinair,
That’s almost as bad as Gary Shuchuk’s “Our backs are against the eight ball.”
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Player-X Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 9:02 pm
@wavesinair,
How does one cover for his defensive partner? Doughty should have said, “Don’t worry Willie, there’s a light at the end of the stick.” (Just so things are in balance)
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mcsorleyfan Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 10:42 am
@wavesinair, NO one mixes metaphors like Hockey People! We rule!
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Let’s hope Poni can bring back the sound defensive play that he had prior to the injury. Lord knows the team looks pretty clueless in their zone, even strength it shorthanded.
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Harty Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 9:33 am
@vplaza, you have to believe that is not with everyone and one player cannot change bad habits and or culture on the ice..
-you must be committed to defense to accomplish it
-players must be held accountable for mistakes
-players need to get off the ice quicker (listen Smyth, he’s bad, real bad…just watch him)
-D have to make great passes and stop ringing it around the boards, bad habit
-D first to the puck in our end no other result will do
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Willie and Alex are a perfect example of why pro sports has left a bitter taste in my mouth. When I was coaching, guys like these would be working out at least twice a day, and the cast would come off after a week, tops!. The way I see it, these men are being paid millions of dollars a year and they should be able to play through a little pain, or a break. I wont accept anything less, and neither will these great fans..Respectfully submitted.Andy Murray Ex Hockey coach
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backchecker Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
@puck73, LOL i liked it until you made a joke of it if you go back 15 20 years you were telling a truth
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Seabass Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
@backchecker,
When it’s your wrist/finger and your future earning potential, you can make that call.
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backchecker Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
@Seabass, good point i suggest you not go to work tomorrow tell the boss you dont feel well no maybe tell him you need a week THEY USED TO PLAY WITH BORKEN LEGS
IN THE 50S AND 60S i know these guys are special LOL
Bill M. Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
@Seabass, Hmm. apologies rich.
Ok, let me phrase it differently – backchecker, you have some strange ideas. I’ve never heard of anybody able to stand without a brace if their leg is broken. At least, not until it’s well on it’s way to healed.
xeropoint Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
@Seabass,
Isn’t “Borken Legs” a player in the swedish elite league?
49puckstothenuts Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 10:56 am
@Seabass, Hey Bill M. seems to me Tomas Sandstrom played with a broken leg.
Doughty should not be laughing. He needs to hop on the stairmaster or go in for a lap band surgery.
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puck73 Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
@Steve, Hello, my name is C.C Sabathia and I approve this message.
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newf Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
@Steve, doughty needs to shave off that stache. it’s throwing his balance off. hell, he looks like i did in grade 8.
DD, save the facial hair for the playoffs
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David Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
@newf, Well, it was MOvember…
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let’s see
coach murray gets an extention in the summer so that
one is out.
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“You know we’re spending too much time together when we’re arguing over our skating drills.”
[*insert theme from "The Odd Couple" here*]
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let’s get andy murray back.w/o the “injured players
get lost even in practice”. it’s not like they had
had the measles or anything.
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puck73 Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
@8ball, I will say this, Andy Murray was a better strategist then Terry Murray.
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Shakes Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 8:19 am
@puck73,
If Andy Murray were coaching in the Ducks game, he would’ve pulled Quick for an extra attacker a lot earlier… perhaps during the 4 minute mark… of the 2nd period.
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FKA PakiFro Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 9:22 am
@Shakes,
And the kings would have managed to score…the guy was firey…you could see the intensity in his eyes. He was perfect when he came to the kings. they needed that structure…he just wore out the players over the 7 years he was here..
one thing you can say for sure…his teams were always ready to battle…always…
the current team can use an ass-kicking now..terry murray brings a whole lot of structure, but his quiet demeanor isnt helping during this slide…he needs to rip into them. expectations are high and aren’t remotely close to being met.
Was watching brian engblom in VS. Granted not my favorite source. His comment on the trades the Avs made today… Regarding losing chris Stewart to injury….paraphrase….good trade for the avs because you cannot afford to fall back in today’s NHL. If we already knew we needed to address a need for scoring 7/1/10. Why haven’t we done it by now? Wait until deadline, will cost too much? Fill position internally-we already knew this was not going to work or we would not have pursued a winger in the off season. Have we basically cost ourselves a year in the pursuit of kovalcachuk?
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Bill M. Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
@Kings x, Yes, we very well might have cost ourselves a year in pursuit of Kovalchuk.
On the other hand, we have lots of prospects to trade, and several that will soon take the place of established vets who are aging. We should be able to send off a very lucrative package of vets/prospects/picks for a scorer by the trade deadline.
If DL can pull that move, and the kings can stay in the playoff hunt until then, we could very well end up a dangerous sleeper team in the playoffs.
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backchecker Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
@Bill M., do you work for the kings LOL
Hope springs eternal do you know this organization has not won a cup in over 43 years do you know this organization traded the best player to ever play hockey i respect you but i dont agree with anything you say
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xeropoint Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
@backchecker,
2 other organizations traded the best player ever too. Oh and we were the first to trade FOR him.
13 other teams never won a stanley cup either.
My question: What does any of that have to do with the Kings aquiring a scorer?
I, for one, really look forward to the slightest change in chemistry getting one of them into the lineup at all will produce.
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I think these people thinking Drew Doughty’s weight is whats causing his up & down play this year.
Here are the current defencemen at the start of the year
8 Drew Doughty 6′ 0″ 212
44 Davis Drewiske 6′ 2″ 218
2 Matt Greene 6′ 3″ 231
5 Peter Harrold 6′ 0″ 184
3 Jack Johnson 6′ 1″ 219
33 Willie Mitchell 6′ 3″ 212
6 Jake Muzzin 6′ 3″ 213
7 Rob Scuderi 6′ 1″ 216
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JWR Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
@JWR,
Less than JJ , Scuderi who are only 1 inch taller.
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David Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
@JWR, It may not be his weight, but definitely his conditioning.
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ToughD Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 12:11 am
@JWR, maybe lost 10 lbs muscle and gained 10 lbs fat
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Michael_DD8 Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 10:06 am
@ToughD,
He was said to be in even better shape this season. He doesnt look any different then last year, besides the fact things arent really happening as easy for him.
I think it will fans will always view it as : Drew isnt performing , he is overweight. I think this is more of a “find your game” “stop gripping your stick so hard” “relax, and make the simple play” thing. He has lots of pressure, and just like DL said, when you know the caliber of the player, and there potential, they will find there way out of it.
Same goes for JJ and Wayne. There all struggling, but we all know there potential. Would you really be happy seeing Jack Johnson play against us?(besides the free goals
jk) I really like the kid, i wouldn’t.
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ToughD Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 11:51 pm
@Michael_DD8, was just kidding. Heard maybe his conditioning. More likely teams are just keying on him.
Here’s an interesting article from Bleacher Report…..
See how many Kings & former Kings make up the best 25 backchecking forwards. Boyle & Moulson just make me sick….
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Bill M
I am sure you mean well but your thinking is not my thinking I can not convince you nor make my points
Going to watch the greatest kings hockey game in history
THE MIRACLE ON MANCHESTER I HAVE IT ON TAPE AND WATCH WHEN I AM FRUSTRADED Hope springs eternal !!!
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KC23 Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
@backchecker, Wish I could get a copy of the 6th game vs Boston with Butch’s over time winner. I’d pay good money for a copy of that. Best hockey game I ever went to.
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backchecker Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
@KC23, good point i remeber it well they carried butch on their shoulders but the miracle on manchester is known as the greatest comeback in kings hockey and maybe in the nhl
i can see the oilers luaghing until they cried lol
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KC23 Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 1:07 am
@backchecker, Yeah, but for me the Boston game is more special as I was there.
Still have full confidence in both TM and DL. Neither of them perfect, both much better than most.
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backchecker Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 10:31 pm
@KC23, sorry dont agree about DL
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KC23 Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 1:07 am
@backchecker, So who is available that would be better?
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backchecker Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 5:32 am
@KC23, BAILEY !!!! DAVID COURTENY
ZAMBONI AND OF COURSE JUHA WHITING
CHOOSE ONE
puck73 Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 7:37 am
@KC23, Lou Lamoureillo should be available soon. lol
DesertKing Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 9:36 am
@KC23,
How about Juras Mikus! He does everything else so why not give him player/GM status.
Now we are in 12th!
TIMBER
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Interesting:
Teddy Purcell: 5g-12a-17pts (3rd on TB)!!
Matt Moulson: 8g-5a-13pts (tied 1st in goals, NYI)
Bryan Boyle: 10g (2nd on NYR)
Did our system just not fit for these players?
Did they need minutes on a skill line?
Do we not encourage skill on the offense?
Did these players need time to develop/mature?
Did they need a fresh start?
I hope we don’t give up on Parse.
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Heenan Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 10:56 pm
@King John,
I remember another guy named Camaleri or something like that.
He stunk.
Goals are overrated.
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Shakes Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 8:30 am
@King John,
Not that every complement towards former players needs to have a wet blanket comment, but I’ll take a shot and you can see it comes up pretty empty…
1) Purcell – I was going to say that playing with Stamkos helps with those assist numbesr, but from my digging and a few games watched they haven’t really been linemates. Perhaps there is the ripple effect of Stamkos attracting most of the attention/top D-men pairings, but still. Teddy was Tampa’s unsung hero of October so more power to him. It didn’t pan out fully while he was here and we were able to rent out Halpern at the end of last season who actually played well for us
2) Matt Moulson – He’s just getting a ton of playing time on the first line . More power to him for producing
3) Brian Boyle – Bizzaro. If you were to tell me that a former King is lighting it up for the Rangers now, I’d say Frolov in a heartbeat. Here’s something intersting from the NY Papers on Boyle’s surge “The skating instructor, 1984 pairs world champion Barbara Underhill, helped Boyle add power to his stride, and he’s also focused on playing a more physical game. The work has paid off, as Boyle has gone from presumptive camp cut to second-line center, playing a potent two-way game with Sean Avery and Ruslan Fedotenko on his wings”
…In other words Boyle is finally playing like the phyical player people tried to mold him into here. It’s just that he’s now putting it together (and objectively speaking more power to him and the Rangers for getting him instructors to blossom)
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King John Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 3:33 pm
@Shakes, Thanks for the additional insight.
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I just don’t see how we can keep Loktionov in Manchester. The guy is just too fricken good. Over a point a game and a plus 9? Our biggest need scoring. I just don’t see how we can not bring him up.
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xeropoint Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
@KC23,
Would love to see the kid come back up, but these numbers suggest to me that a whole year there would do more good?
Seems like the pattern is rotating in different call ups and getting a good look at everything they have.
He had his shot, looked prety good and hopefully does everything they want from him down in the A.
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LW Anybody? Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 1:59 am
@KC23, Lokti simply just isn’t strong enough for the Big League quite yet. In the games he played here, he showed his skill, but I saw him cringe away from getting hit several times, and the times he did get hit he was immediately separated from the puck. Another year of gaining man strength will do him good.
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src Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 4:58 am
@LW Anybody?,
Agreed, not to mention the confidence he will build.
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Jim Martin Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 5:51 am
@LW Anybody?, Your argument sucks. Loki getting knocked off of the puck is weak. In the game against the Ducks this happened about 100 times against the Kings. Loki is a very skilled player. He has the moves that guys like Ziggy had. OK he might get knocked off of the puck sometimes but when he is on the ice, teams have to be aware of him.
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Michael_DD8 Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 10:41 am
@Jim Martin,
Im waiting for Lokti! He is one of my favorite kings! The kid has talent. Manchester isnt a bad gig for him, but right now, the kings can use his creativity and speed. He was doing pretty well with Kopitar at the end there. Until Richie got his hat trick! doH! hahah
Schenn and Lotki = our future 2nd and 3rd line centers
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Off topic, but what about a straight up trade Luke schenn for jj?
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KC23 Reply:
November 30th, 2010 at 10:51 pm
@Abo, Not bad. Torono is pretty knee jerk stupid.
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puck73 Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 7:39 am
@Abo, Wont Happen.
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Sebastian Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 8:06 am
@Abo, What is so great about Luke Schenn? the only number better than Johnson’s is his +/-. Kings would be screwing themselves with that trade.
GP–G–A-P-(+/-)-PIM
172-8-29-37-(-6)-140
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Shakes Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 8:31 am
@Sebastian,
Ok well, how about Luke Duke AND the General Lee.
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Sebastian Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 9:05 am
@Shakes, HAHA, i just wonder if people who suggest we trade for Luke Schenn have actually seen him play, OR if they just want to bring him to LA so he can “play” with his brother, who doesnt even know IF he will be playing in LA much this year, and they forget that one is a Center and one is a D-man so they wouldnt really play “together” like the Sedins for example.
This could be the consideration for lines when Poni returns…
Smyth, Kopi, Williams
Brown, Stoll, Poni
Clifford, Handzus, Simmonds
Zeiler, Schenn, Lewis
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Harty Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 5:33 am
@Harty, big mistake…..
the 4th line should read
RICHARDSON, SCHENN, LEWIS
sorry Richie, your tops
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VanKingsFan Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 9:53 am
@Harty, Switch Brown and Poni, Poni is natural LW and Brown is natural LW.
I like this lineup, but I would be worried a little about the lack of size. I guess thats why Westie woul dbe the healthy scratch who could sub in for Schenn or lewis when neccesary.
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Harty Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 9:57 am
@VanKingsFan, fair comment, I’ve seen every minute of every game this year, and this may add the most balance to the line up…….
there is fundamental items that need to be worked on and everyone has to get off the ice in 45 seconds, move your feet and get off
you and I VanKingsFan should take on the coaching role
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VanKingsFan Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 10:03 am
@Harty, Deal, but you have to be the hard ass one, and I get to be the cool one that all the players like more. Hit em hard with the drills today! I will be waiting on the beach with a case of beers for whomever is going to be healthy scratch tomorrow night.
Player-X Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 9:57 am
@Harty,
Brown a natural Right wing, and Poni a Left wing, I guess you meant that but didn’t switch them.
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Carrot at the end of the tunnel. Thats a new one for me. LOL.
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sooooo..does this mean we can expect poni back for maybe next thurdsay dec 9 against calgary? thats 8 days… sounds goooood
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slow morning…
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RabidZiggy Reply:
December 1st, 2010 at 10:06 am
@pr0cess, you said it.
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We are only 25% of the way through the season. Stop hitting the panic button already. There is still a lot of hockey left to play. Who cares where we stand in the playoff standings on December 1st. If we are still there come March/April then I am right there with you hitting the panic button.
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I think it’s always funny when people want to fire the GM when we have a losing streak. It cannot be argued we have the talent…is there a time when you can blame the players for their performance? Or when they play like “crap” it’s the GM’s fault? Drew Doughty is playing awful as of late…is that the GM’s fault….hmmmmm?
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Go KINGS Go,A fan for 32 years,this is a good team relax fans.Enjoy it just started.
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