The latest in LAKings.com “Undisputed” video series takes a behind-the-scenes look at winger Wayne Simmonds…
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turn the damn the music down when he’s talking…..geeze..
i had to replay several portions several times to hear what he said.
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USHA#17 Reply:
February 22nd, 2011 at 7:29 pm
@dahack11, can’t stand modern NHL rinks for the same reason.
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I think we need to focus(the fans not the players) for Nash.,Dallas and Calgary to lose…Phoenix and S.J. are going to make the playoffs….IN….Van..Det…S.J….Phoenix…. That leaves 4 spots open…..
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 22nd, 2011 at 6:56 pm
@neil, i hope we are in the playoff spot ^^
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18,118 Reply:
February 22nd, 2011 at 9:03 pm
@neil,
Looks like you got your wish! So, what else would you like?
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Did Wayne say his father passed away, I couldn’t make out who he was talking about? Seems like a really mature young man.
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wavesinair Reply:
February 22nd, 2011 at 7:04 pm
@HappyLappy, His coach I believe.
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i like Wayne Simmonds style of play he’s gritty just a blue collar worker…anything he’s asked to do hes giving it his best
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I hope we don’t trade Wayne
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Gee, I wish the Kings would go bankrupt so they can compete with Phoenix. Seems like they are both making the same number of deadline moves, NONE.
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Dominick Reply:
February 22nd, 2011 at 7:48 pm
@HappyLappy, I think we were bankrupt once weren’t we? The NHL didn’t bail us out though.
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I love Wayne Simmonds. I really do.
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phx won….
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Simmers seemed to have a lot more to say than the other undisputed profilers did. I liked this one best so far.
He’s still a skinny kid.
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Scot Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:00 am
@Dominick,
My buddy is one of the guys who sets up the Castle the players come out of before each period, so he is alawys around the players, and he said Sim has the skinniest chicken legs he has ever seen! And you can see in the video, his arms are skinny too. Hopefully he fills out and beefs up a bit over the next few seasons. He is already slippery, quick and has decent strength, if he beefs up, he’ll be tough for the oppositions to handle.
And yeah, for sure he’s got a lot to say, he’s a good kid.
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I like Wayne a lot. I have to admit though, I am a bit disappointed with his season so far both offensively and his overall game.
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CB14 Reply:
February 22nd, 2011 at 8:00 pm
@Mr. Nuff, He seems to miss Frolov alot. I know Fro didn’t produce alot last year, but he had offensive skills that worked well with Simmonds. Simmonds played well with Kopi this year also, so it seems he steps up his offensive production when put with creative offensive players.
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Scot Reply:
February 22nd, 2011 at 9:13 pm
@CB14,
I didn’t know anyone missed Frolov!
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Dominick Reply:
February 22nd, 2011 at 9:49 pm
@Scot,
Frolov is still one of the top scorers for the Kings who are still active in the NHL.
06-07 35 goals Frolov
09-10 34 goals Kopitar
06-07 34 goals Cammillari
07-08 33 goals Brown
07-08 32 goals Kopitar
08-09 32 goals Frolov
08-09 27 goals Kopitar
In his career with the Kings he scored 168 goals 213 assists and 381 points good for 11th in the Kings all time history. Kopitar is currently tied with the great Ziggy Palffy with 340 points for 14th, Brown is 20th, Visnovsky is 21rst, Cammillari is 30th among Kings players who are still active in the NHL. So yea there are some who still remember what he did for us and miss him.
Token Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:17 am
@Scot, When Fro was on the third line with Zeus and Simmonds, each guy was in the 18+ goal range, even when Fro had mediocre years.
Enter this season and substitute Poni for Fro – that line no longer scores.
Fro simply kept the puck on the boards a second or few longer than Poni can and made Simmer and Zeus better.
Bkrs-Bud Reply:
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:05 pm
@CB14, Fro produced 51 points that isn’t bad for 3rd line winger i wish poni would put up 51 points.
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CB14 Reply:
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:14 pm
@Bkrs-Bud, Good point, I didn’t realize he had that many points last year. I guess I thought he didn’t produce many points because his goal production dropped so much. 32 to 19.
friarking Reply:
February 22nd, 2011 at 11:36 pm
@Bkrs-Bud, I wish he’d put up 15 points. lol. Halpern and Modin have more than Poni and they were 1/3 the price.
Scot Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:11 am
@Token, @Dominick
Once again, people completely just flat out miss humor on here and take everything SOOOOOOOOOO seriously.
Was Frolov not the most enigmatic, underachieving, inconsistent, frustrating, “don’t know what you’re gonna get tonight” forward?
Thanks for all your stats, but I don’t miss Frolov any more now because of it.
I’m done posting on here. I’ll read Rich’s articles, but most of you guys are a waste of time. Some of you find any way to disagree with me, just to disagree with me. Grow up.
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fsd1 Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:50 am
@Scot, Understand, alot of posters just love living in the past. Dl and TM have a plan and I’m pretty sure they are going to follow it.
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Token Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:11 am
@Scot, Wow, sorry I’m harshing your mellow so much.
I think this place has a great deal of good ideas, conversations and view points floating around in the chafe.
Too bad you feel uncomfortable here.
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Stuart Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:20 am
@Token, I dount it’s just here lol
Stuart Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:21 am
@Token, *doubt*
Scot Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:33 am
@Token,
It’s just a waste of time, if you think about it.
I watch the games, and hope we win.
I don’t need people I don’t know to hear my feelings, nor do I need to hear theirs.
Nothing that gets said on here (opinions, stats, complaints, praises, who should go down, what lines should/shouldn’t be broken up) will change what happens in the games.
Think Jim Fox or any broadcasters get on here and read any of this or post anything? No, because they are grown ups, they talk about what actually happens, not what could happen or should have happened. It really is a waste of time.
I appreciate all the work Rich Hammond puts in, and I will continue to read everything he posts, I just won’t scroll any further, don’t need to. Say and think what you want.
Dominick Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:26 am
@Scot,
I wasn’t being anything with you. If a poster responds to your post, it’s because he found your comments interesting enough to say something about it. You made a comment and I was just pointing out his stats. I personally loved the guy. I’d do the same with anyone else who made that comment. No need to be offended, because there was nothing offensive in what I posted.
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Bodoe Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:31 pm
@Scot, Well he was certainly consistent when behind the net. “This time I think I’ll go for the wrap-around!”
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Dominick Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 3:25 pm
@Bodoe, Well no one goes for the wrap around like that anymore so problem solved.
I think we just moved to 3rd in our division and back to 8th in the conference with Dallas’s loss.
Go figure.
GO KINGS GO!!!
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Ryan Reply:
February 22nd, 2011 at 9:44 pm
@TheRussianKing, Woo-hoo.
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If I knew Simmonds personally, I’d be really proud of him. Scarborough is a rough/tough area and it looks like his family never had a lot of money when he was growing up. Good for him.
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puck73 Reply:
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:22 pm
@kevin from toronto, I doubt it is rougher then compton, Boyle Heights, or Watts.
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Who knows? Reply:
February 22nd, 2011 at 11:18 pm
@puck73, Dude.. I live in Compton. It’s not that bad. I’ve also lived in Watts and I go to school in what is considered the Compton/Watts border. It is also not that bad.
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puck73 Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:19 am
@Who knows?, If you dont consider Compton or Watts rough areas, then since you live there maybe you can tell us what YOU consider a “Rough” Area. I was born in Baldwin Hills in the 60′s, and at that time it was a good area. Our family moved out by 1969, and believe me it was drastically changing. So again, I ask..what is your definition of a “Rough” Area?
Stuart Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:46 am
@Who knows?, a place never feels as bad as it is when you’re living in it. It’s usually not until you’re removed from the situation that you realize how bad it really was or how unsafe you should’ve really felt.
Not saying you’re wrong about Compton/Watts being a bad place, but I lived/stood/still have tons of family in Boyle Heights, and I remember growing up (early 80s) not being able to hang out outside after dark because a bunch of WF (local gang) heads kicked it at a house three doors down. I don’t remember there ever being gunshots fired at our house but we never stood too long by the windows. As a child I felt safe, but I was totally clueless as to how dangerous or messed up the situation was.
So “rough” is hard to agree on for some.
Kevin from Toronto Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:32 am
@puck73, no it’s probably not. but compared to the rest of the GTA (greater toronto area) it’s (scarborough) considered the rough area. most of the crime takes place in that end
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puck73 Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:19 am
@Kevin from Toronto, Thanx Kev.
How ironic is it that DL didn’t give into Kovalsuk’s demands, yet we are benfiting from his playing? He fired the shot that was deflected into Dallas’ goal tonight to beat Dallas and move us up in both the division and conference standings.You have to love karma.
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Yaah mon! Jamaica! Cool Runnings Simmers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZaKA2Z7QKk&feature=related
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Some good results for the Kings tonight, but tomorrow is crazy important. Win in regulation and we’re in 6th, lose in regulation and we’re in 11th.
GKG!
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Jason4Kings Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:30 am
@bbb7,
That’s insane. This season is making me crazy.
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lovin it! back in the playoff picture and didnt even play! i agree huge game tommorow we need that 2 pts. we have to find someone to put the puck in the net our defense and outstanding goaltending will only take us so far. sooner or later the defense will fold for a bit and were gonna have to put the puck in net more 2 or 3 times. dont sell the farm but gettin rid of some prospects and draft picks we can afford. we need more goals! cmon dean! go kings go
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Ryan Reply:
February 22nd, 2011 at 9:46 pm
@matt343, Ya, Ducks can’t hold the lead and we have trouble scoring. This shall be interesting.
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bbb7 Reply:
February 22nd, 2011 at 11:13 pm
@Ryan, Unfortunately the Kings have made some pretty ordinary goalies look like Patrick Roy this season and last… let’s hope mot tomorrow
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I think we jump up too 6th if we win tomorrow?
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Cynic Reply:
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:35 pm
@Chris Bond, Actually, I think we’ll move up to 5th with a win. We’ll have the most wins than the other three we’ll jump over.
I think that’s right anyway…whatever, JUST WIN!!!
http://tsn.ca/nhl/standings/
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bbb7 Reply:
February 22nd, 2011 at 11:14 pm
@Cynic, you have to factor out the SO wins tho..I think 6th is correct.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:06 am
@Cynic, i like the 5th but Wild have won without Shootouts so we be in 6th
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I am really getting sick and tired of DL doing absolutely nothing at the deadline. He doesn’t wana give up prospects, but it is clear we are loaded with multiple prospects and it is even more clear that we have a HUGE need for a winger OR TWO to play with Kopitar. This constant line shuffling is not the answer, but TM can only do so much. I know there are a few more days before the deadline, but still we have to do something, we need help on the offensive end.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:10 am
@OCKingsFan, yea i understanding he is really trying but he has to get trade Schenn
i bet later in the Future going to be DL fault for trading Schenn
So i understand both spots he doesnt want to trade players that he knows going to have a great impact for the kings in the future
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Nice video piece… Almost 11 minutes and probably hours/days to produce… Does this mean he won’t be traded now that he is ‘undisputed’???
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alright now i know we need some scoring ability before the deadline. and i know he has had a concussion but we need to put the puck in the net! ales hemsky is a superstar this guy can get it done. i have been drinkn but if you think he wouldnt help the kings go to you tube and search ales hemsky some of the sickest goals i have seen! world class talent i know he has had concussion but sometimes you have to make a gameble! not like he is crosby but you wouldnt turn down crosby just because he had a concussion this guy hemsky is amazing! world class player that we kings could get for real! big game agaisnt anaheim we need those 2 points go kings go!
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I’d like to see Simmonds wearing a Kings sweater for a long time. I love his opening sentence. So true.
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Kind of surprised, no morning view from Anaheim yet. Can’t wait to be at the game tonight and see our Kings get the win and 2 points.
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Token Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:22 am
@DesertKing, What, you want to see a panorama of the ocean taken from Manhattan Beach?
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Sebastian Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:37 am
@DesertKing, haha…im pretty sure everyone got to sleep in their own beds last night.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:25 am
@Sebastian,
Brave statement considering most of them are 20-somethings in the prime of physcial condition living in target rich environment!
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Bodoe Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:38 pm
@DesertKing, Manhattan Beach has a Target AND is a rich environment
Gizmo Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:50 am
@DesertKing,
Go find the most conjested freeway in your area and voila! Morning view from Anaheim.
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It is wed am .
I am SO SO disapointed that we have done NOTHING to address our lack of scoring.
We are no better than last year.
We have a fort full of Junior defensemen and 2 more good goalies in the minors.
We could have gotten someone likje a Michael Grabnes for next to nothing.
WOW would he have looked good on the kings. I dont want us to give away roster players and Im well aware trades are difficult. Nor do I want to give up a lot to get an elite player unless it was NASH or Parise or Brad Richards. For any of those three I would be open to seriously look at what it would take to make that happen.
We cant score 5 on 5 nor can we on the power play….WHy because we lack someone with speed and great hands.. ie that wicked blazing shot that has accuracy…………..
It is just that some teams are able to make it happen and the Kings dont.
I dont see us doing well this year if we dont….
This is my strong opinion and I know there are oposing opinions.
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Jason4Kings Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:41 am
@Hip-Check,
Not that i agree or disagree, but this post is about 6 days early.
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hip-check Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:10 am
@Jason4Kings,
Its not early if we pick up a scorer amnd he egts us a couple goals and wins even one extra game that we either could have tied or lost…Time is some essence here.
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Jason4Kings Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:18 am
@hip-check, You’re right. I just meant early to get on DL about this. I think he wants to see Sturm tonight and tomorrow, and then make some decisions. I could be wrong though.
KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:15 am
@Hip-Check, u are right we are no better than last season i think last season we were better then this year tho
I think Quick is doing way better than last season,,but then again he always great
the trade i do see what DL trading to get without loosing the players that going to have a good impact for the kings in the future
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Grabner not Grabnes sorry
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Ray Emery returns to the NHL tonight against the Kings. Get plenty of shots boys!
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Token Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:11 am
@Kevin from Toronto, Yeah, but only as a bench warmer.
Helene tweets that McHiny is starting.
Now just need to chase him out!
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:16 am
@Kevin from Toronto, for reals??
I hope we welcome him back with alot of shots
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Dave's a Killer Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:44 am
@KingsFanFTW, Why? The Kings are 0 -3 against goalies coming up from the AHL. As I have said before, the Kings stop working when facing an unproven goalie
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Only posting on this thread because it is the most recent. But did anyone else see the recent Waiver wire… I am smelling a pick up:
Nik Zherdev
Craig Rivet
Marek Svatos
Ales Kotalik (Re-Entry)
thoughts?
The only one I would take a chance on is Rivet. I would rather have him in there than Drewiske/Harrold/Martinez. But saying that, I haven’t seen too many Buffalo games and I don’t really know how well he is playing lately.
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src Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:53 am
@VanKingsFan,
Dont think anybody knows. Lots of press box action. Good thought though.
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Token Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:14 am
@VanKingsFan, With our “Flyers West” perception in the league, Zherdev sounds interesting.
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Loskingpride Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:20 am
@Token, I thought it was agreed upon that we were Oilers South?
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Token Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:45 am
@Loskingpride, LOL, one could hope.
Capt Jam Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:15 am
@VanKingsFan,
Well, my general position on waiver pick ups is why is the current team sending that player packing? That usually takes care of any further thought on the matter. Big exception to that in recent memory: Bryzgalov’s release by the Ducks. Possibly the worst move in franchise history.
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src Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:24 am
@Capt Jam,
Dont forget Grabner. Given up on by VAN and released by Fla and as we well know, lighting it up in NY.
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hip-check Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:37 am
@src, I wanted Grabner BAd…He often killed us last season when he was with Canucks….And he was strong in the playoffs. He even then had the speed that hurt us….And again our game this year with the islanders he hurt us….
VanKingsFan Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:25 am
@Capt Jam, Should I also point out a Mr. Kyle Quincey.
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Token Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:54 am
@Capt Jam, It’s generally a good strategy but one should consider the team that’s letting the player go.
If you are a team that can just dump a 15 goal guy on a 2M contract at the TD, you must have a stacked roster.
Zherdev is a Fro 3.0 but on the right wing. Enigma central.
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hip-check Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:39 am
@Capt Jam, Yes and at the time the coyotes were like 1 point behind us.. I was praying to get Bryz at the time and was very upset when Phoenix got him over us..He to me is one of two best goalies in the league.
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mash-ola Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:46 pm
@VanKingsFan, Sounds intriguing, but you have to remember that 15 or so other teams have a crack before the Kings do of plucking someone off of waivers. That, and money, although it doesn’t seem to be a problem, could be a factor depending on these waiver wire players’ contracts. Plus… are they the right ‘fit’? Zherdev is an interesting prospect as he’s young and skilled, but you have to wonder why so many teams have given him a chance and he still hasn’t stuck… I say we go after Malkin or Parise in the off-season and take our chances. I don’t think the Kings are ready this year to make a deep run anyways…
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The NHL Trading deadline is Monday. Are the Kings involved currently in any trade rumors? Last I heard they were taking a look at Calgary’s Stillman. Kings, I don’t think he is the answer for a top goal scorer. He is washed up I think. Look at his age.
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TAKE IT TO THE NET WAYNE!! GOOD THINGS HAPPEN WHEN YOU DO!
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Simmons is a beast, he is a great asset to our team. I hope he resigns with us or never gets traded. We need him on our team. I have the vision he wants to go play with Toronto, becasue he is from that area.
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Everyone has their Boyles and Moulsens
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Getzlaf’s wife is in labour!!!! Yes bitches! No Ryan tonight for the Ducks
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Jason4Kings Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:40 am
@VanKingsFan, Awesome. But, someone sleeps with Getzlaf?
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Stuart Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:51 am
@VanKingsFan, Is Bobby Ryan Getzlaf’s chick? I don’t see the relation.
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wannabeking Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:00 am
@Stuart, you guys are pretty funny. Seems they played better with Getzlaf out recently.
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Dominick Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:39 am
@wannabeking,
Ha ha! I was thinking the same thing. I wouldn’t mind seeing him. Guys get even more motivated to score on the day of their babies birth. It would be a great challenge for the guys to shut him down.
Bodoe Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:45 pm
@Stuart, I don’t see how this is possible, seeing as how both are little girls
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Hat trick Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:56 am
@VanKingsFan, Getlaugh is straight?!?
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I think it would be a solid pick up if we got Zherdev.
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VanKingsFan Reply:
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:47 am
@vince, A floating, one dimensional player who has 19 points this season? Frankly even Ponikerovsky is better than this chump
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Meat Train!!!
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I like Simmonds style of play. I was a little unsure of him last year. I thought he got pushed off the puck a little too easily but that’s changed quite a bit this year. I don’t know that area of Toronto but I think it did him good growing up there. That mental toughness he has growing up there vs. growing up in a relatively “nicer” area of town.
Keep it up Simmonds, you’re doing well!
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