All hands on deck in St. Paul « LA Kings Insider

All hands on deck in St. Paul

Posted by Rich Hammond on 31 January 2011, 2:11 pm

All of the Kings players made it to snowy St. Paul today and are at the arena for practice. That includes Marco Sturm, who is practicing for the first time since going on injured reserve with knee tendinitis. Sturm is eligible to return at any time, so hopefully there will be an update on his status after practice. Anze Kopitar is not expected to skate today, following yesterday’s All-Star Game.

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Laura says:

January 31, 2011 at 2:19 pm

I have missed watching me some hockey! The All Star was cool and all to watch…but not the “real” thing! I can’t wait for tomorrow! YIPPY! Way to go Kopi! You rocked it in the All Star game. So proud!

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KingsFanFTL Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:38 pm
@Laura, he did kinda hoping it wake him up and score we miss him

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jonchops says:

January 31, 2011 at 2:30 pm

is it possible to watch morning skates? im gonna watch the kings in philly and was curious if that was possible?

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408kingsfan Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 4:51 pm
@jonchops, Sometimes they are open to the public

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KingsKnight says:

January 31, 2011 at 2:36 pm

TM has been emphasizing a couple things throughout the season: Quick starts and 60 minutes. Let’s see both tomorrow, and not waste this chance to nullify Minnesota’s game in hand. It’s not enough to play well enough to win and still lose. We need to win no matter how we play.

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newf says:

January 31, 2011 at 2:38 pm

i am taking donations to fund my road trip to all kings games so i can kneecap all opposing team star players.

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Dominick Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 2:45 pm
@newf,
You’ll need some one to keep the car running and provide security. So put my tickets and transportation costs in your budget. Also add In N Out burgers to the list.

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DesertKing Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:10 pm
@newf,

Wouldn’t it be cheaper to sub-contract that service to Tonya Harding?

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puck73 Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:12 pm
@DesertKing, Good afternoon..my name is Nancy Kerrigan and I disapprove of this message.

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Dominick Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:23 pm
@Nancy,
Would the groin area be sufficiant?

Goring 19 Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:38 pm
@puck73, you beat me to the punch. whyyyyyyyyy, whyyyyyyy

FKA PakiFro Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:33 pm
@DesertKing,

Good afternoon…my name is Tonya Harding and I will gladly perform these services for you.

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Dominick Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 4:56 pm
Sorry Rich. I cross the line once in a while, but it’s not done on purpose.
deelo says:

January 31, 2011 at 2:39 pm

Kopi gets to skip the post all-star break bag skate….nice.

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Sebastian Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:07 pm
@deelo, i really doubt Murray would tire out his players before the beginning of a long road trip.

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puck73 Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:13 pm
@Sebastian, Terry wouldnt, but Andy Murray? You can bank on it !

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Sebastian Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:15 pm
@puck73, haha…last i checked Andy is unemployed.
Dan H. says:

January 31, 2011 at 2:40 pm

Don’t rush Sturm. Lokti looks JUST fine on that line.

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mckinggolf Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:13 pm
@Dan H., agreed!

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Michael_DD8 Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:33 pm
@puck73,

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Peter32 says:

January 31, 2011 at 2:42 pm

Please don’t send Loktionov down when Sturm is ready. I like our new 1.line.

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Tylervonallen Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:03 pm
@Peter32,

Agreed… Love that sneaky little f#@+er! Plus we would NOT want to risk him on the waiver wire.

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VanKingsFan Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:10 pm
@Tylervonallen, He is not subject to waivers, not to worry

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jess says:

January 31, 2011 at 2:56 pm

No hurry sturm, just relax and watch the game from the bench for a while and keep that knee warm buddy

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puck73 Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:18 pm
@jess, If he needs any pointers about ridin pine, he can always ask Harry !

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jess Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:23 pm
@puck73,

So you are saying we should send them a snuggie made for two?

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Ersberg says:

January 31, 2011 at 2:59 pm

Keep Lokti on Kopi’s wing. Let Sturm come back when he’s ready, say around summer time.

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jess Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:09 pm
@Ersberg,

Exactly and this is where we get to put TM’s critical thinking process on the dyno. Again. So far we have like 5 blown motors.

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Banez81 says:

January 31, 2011 at 3:03 pm

Okay Kings let’s go 32-0 for the rest of the season!!

A guy can dream right?

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Romjan27 Reply:
February 1st, 2011 at 9:29 am
@Banez81, LSD induced dreams?

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pr0cess says:

January 31, 2011 at 3:04 pm

looking at the weather… they are going be stuck there…

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VanKingsFan says:

January 31, 2011 at 3:10 pm

I wonder how many people would be dismissing Sturm if we werent on a 3 game winning streak…

I would keep Lokti for now also, just playing a little Devils Advocate

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pr0cess Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:15 pm
@VanKingsFan, i like sturm, i think if he is 100% he will do well, i like the kid to so will see how it all plays out

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jess Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:18 pm
@VanKingsFan,

That is a good point. Guess a lot of us have finally come to the point where a constant shake up of the lines is getting tiresome. Maybe letting the guys gel and get used to playing with each other in the same positions will let the system work.

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Dominick says:

January 31, 2011 at 3:16 pm

TM,
Just wanted to remind you that you have Harrold, and Whiskey who haven’t seen alot of playing time. In case you forgot.

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pr0cess Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:20 pm
@Dominick, lol does anyone miss whiskey or harrold??

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puck73 Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:22 pm
@Dominick, Peter Harrold ? Davis Drewiske ? Just wanted you all to know that I know these guys personally, and they are both doing fine….Respectfully Yours, Riding Pine {I am also a dear friend of Kevin Westgarth’s as well) !

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VanKingsFan Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:28 pm
@Dominick, Complaints happen when we do too many changes, and complaints happen when there aren’t enough changes… c’est la vie…

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jess Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:31 pm
@VanKingsFan,

Some with OCD have to flip the light switch eleven times, others jump over cracks and lines in the sidewalk.

TM calls in a new line combination before he puts his loafers on.

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Badger57 Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:59 pm
@Dominick,
I’ll bet Whiskey would play a heck of a game up there. He grew up, & played hockey about twenty miles from there. He has always played good against the Wild up in MN. Besides I’ll bet he’d like to meet Staubitz in a head to head, after Staubitz hit him from behind twice last year (2nd one put him out of the lineup for most of the 2nd half of the season).
Anyways GO KINGS!!!!

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Dominick Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 4:22 pm
@Badger57, Good catch on Whiskey. That was one of the reasons why I brought him up.

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Romjan27 Reply:
February 1st, 2011 at 9:57 am
@Badger57, Clifford took care of Staubitz last game remember?

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kinginsaltlake says:

January 31, 2011 at 3:18 pm

Looks like we all agree on one thing…… Keep Lokti In

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Dominick Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:31 pm
@kinginsaltlake,
Has anyone crunched the #’rs on Lokti yet? He’s due a raise if he stays, but I think his cap hit stays the same. I’m just too lazy to figure out what we’ll pay.

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puck73 Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:39 pm
@Dominick, Hey Dommer! Hopefully I see you at the next game at Staples, or at the Honda center when the boys from El Segundo pay a visit.

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Dominick Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:44 pm
@puck73, I’m making plans to go for sure.
KingsFanFTL says:

January 31, 2011 at 3:44 pm

I like Lokti alot but i still dont see him for the big boys yet,,,,i could be wrong but i dont think left wing his spot..But then again he too awesome to let him go down,,i like sturm too

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k-dog says:

January 31, 2011 at 3:47 pm

Best part of the All Star game was what Cam Ward said about Kopitar
after he got schooled “Glad we only see that guy once a year!”
Classic!!

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KingsFanFTL Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:51 pm
@k-dog, lol its funny but and sad at the same time

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Barry's Mullet says:

January 31, 2011 at 3:51 pm

Remember, a lot of these young guys will get pushed back and may even sit in favor of a Modin/Halpern type player that DL will pick up…assuming we are in the playoff hunt before the trade deadline.

Come playoffs…you will want a player like Sturm in your lineup. My point is we already have in Sturm one of those experience players DL would be happy to get at the deadline. I think when healthy, Sturm can have an impact playing on the 3rd line w/Lewis and Simmer. Clifford has been great, but he doesn’t put up the points that Sturm can. 4th line for him is perfect…especially come playoffs!

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Niko Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 4:23 pm
@Barry’s Mullet, EXACTLY, come playoffs Sturm will be huge…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCGk4CKNY1E

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Dominick Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 5:02 pm
@Niko, I remember that game. I even thought about how great it would be to have a guy like Sturm. Kingsfans just haven’t seen him clicking on all cylinders yet. Once they do they’ll be thanking DL for getting him.

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Dan H. says:

January 31, 2011 at 3:54 pm

@puck73,

Not sure why you keep hitting the guy when he doesn’t reply but I’ll take it as you like leaving Lokti in the lineup

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puck73 Reply:
January 31st, 2011 at 3:55 pm
@Dan H., Like Lokti, Schenn, Moller, Elkins, and Voynov very much.

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puck73 says:

January 31, 2011 at 3:54 pm

@KingsFanFTL, Hey Dude, dont worry, you will meet him soon enough. He is a guy that is a big fan of Kyle Clifford and does not care for Loktionov very much.

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408kingsfan says:

January 31, 2011 at 4:55 pm

I hate to sound like a broken record. WE ARE WINNING MAKE NO CHANGES!!!!!!!

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D-Dog says:

January 31, 2011 at 6:17 pm

I am a relocated Kings fan living in Minnesota..I’ll be supporting the Kings in honor of all the fans that can’t make it. I only get to see them twice a year, they better win.

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Harty says:

January 31, 2011 at 8:24 pm

bottom line Sturm isn’t the same guy, realize it guys……..

Clifford deserves to stay on 3rd line and the team is winning so you want changes……

com’on guys let the table run…….

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