As it turns out, last night’s game was the final Ducks start for goalie Curtis McElhinney, who was traded this morning to Tampa Bay for goalie Dan Ellis. The Kings beat McElhinney three times on 18 shots last night to improve to 2-1 against the Ducks this season. Here’s how the Orange County Register covered last night’s game…
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hahaha rough night Curtis.
Dan Ellis is WAY better than McElhinney… IMO
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wavesinair Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:00 am
@VanKingsFan, Ellis was won his last 4 starts against the Kings…great, just what we need.
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I thought McElhinney played pretty good last night. He really didn’t let it any soft goals…I find it hilarious that we ran him out of Anaheim though.
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Sebastian Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:22 am
@launch, his lack of rebound control helped the Kings score their first 2 goals. nothing the could have really done on the 3rd because of all the traffic in front of him.
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launch Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:49 am
@Sebastian,
the first goal was an unbelievable backhand tap in outta mid-air by grandpa Smyth…world class hand-eye coordination….not sure how he controls that rebound.
I’ll give ya the Kopi goal….but all together not that bad of a performance
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Stuart Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:09 am
@launch, I’m always quick to bag on RS’s lack of speed, but his work along the boards is superior to a lot of quicker younger players. All night last night I watched as he did this subtle/greasy move which was basically slight-of-stick maneveur where he faked one way but then as the D closed he slipped out the back end and down the boards behind the net or wherever… Wily-ass veteran! Love him or hate him I’m glad he’s a King!!!
Ryan Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:34 am
@launch, We chased him out of the state!!!
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thank God….McElhinney was too long to do the mock chant….but Eeeeeeeehhhllliiissssss. that sounds way better.
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KingTrappy Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:44 am
@Sebastian, hahahahaha. absolutely agree. my buddies and I tried to do it last night and it just didn’t work out.
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kennynakamoto Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:49 am
@Sebastian, what the heck sebastian you were supposed to meet up with me and drink it up lol
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Sebastian Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:42 am
@kennynakamoto, sorry…haha i ended up getting there too late to pre-party so i just went straight in.
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kennynakamoto Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 11:33 am
@Sebastian, lol its all good i was gone hahahahhaha ……… dude wasnt it amazing seeing honda center packed with kings fans!!! if i was a ducks fan i would be so pissed off LOL
Stuart Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 12:40 pm
@kennyn., I’m a Kings fan and I’m pissed off everytime we play St.L, Chi, Det, Pit, NYR, and all kinds of other teams in our barn… They come out of the woodwork I tell you.
Always a good day when we beat the Ducks!
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Anytime an opponent of the Kings does something that may make them better I don’t like it especially when it is the ducks.
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VIEW FROM ANAHEIM- Kings fans invade honda center, and were way louder then the bandwagon ducks fans…. love when they announced the sold out crowd, they should have said “thank you kings fans for filling up the arena, something that we can only do when we play you guys, the capitals, and penguins
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LA KING BOBchi Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:30 am
@kennynakamoto, on t.v it was a Kings crowd!!! Way to bring them home..
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kennynakamoto Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:38 am
@LA KING BOBchi, really? i was at the game and it was all kings, im recording the game today to watch it over again. it feels so good to beat the quacks!
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Talking trash with Wild fans out here. Come on, Kings! Back me up!!!
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LA KING BOBchi Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:32 am
@Minnesota Kings Fan, i know what you go through, Here in Chicago its a bitch but I bleed KING PURPLE AND THEY ALL KNOW IT..
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KFII Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:45 am
@Minnesota Kings Fan, Come on Kings, do it for Minnesota Kings fan! A win in regulation against this team will be icing on the cake.
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Who we got tonight Rich, Jonathan 1 or 2 ?????
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wavesinair Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:01 am
@LA KING BOBchi, ewwwww, gross!
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LA KING BOBchi Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:05 am
@wavesinair, What?
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Stuart Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:11 am
@wavesinair, Careful, Jason4life is going to tell you you’re late for school!!! LMAO
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Player-X Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:51 am
@Stuart, or someone else will tell you that their post is too long. Better long than short, the ladies tell me.
Stuart Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
@Player-X, LMAO!!! sorry man, but that one post was ridiclous. It needed an index and a table of contents…were those footnotes or endnotes?
And if the ladies have to tell you anything, you’re suspect!!! LOL
Good times Player-x! Just messin with you.
HEY ITS PURPLE NIGHT TONIGHT!!! old time Kings hockey
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KFII Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:47 am
@LA KING BOBchi, And we won last time we wore those colors. Go Kings!
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LA KING BOBchi Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:48 am
@KFII, Also opening night in Van Couver!!!!!
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KFII Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:53 am
@LA KING BOBchi, Yeah and I had to miss that one for a wedding out of town. That was the hardest thing, missing the opening game. Haven’t missed one since though. See ya here tonight I’m sure. GKG!
LA KING BOBchi Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:58 am
@KFII, yep i am always on btween the periods, Any more poems coming????
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IceGuy Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:01 am
@LA KING BOBchi,
Here’s my fantasy for tonight:
Kings wear the Purple & Gold.
Kings play hard and win.
Whole Kings team skates to center ice and raise their sticks to salute the crowd, in effect saying, “We see you. We hear you. You’ve stood by us. YOU are OUR fans. And we’ll never, EVER allow a home stand like the last one happen again.”
Imagine the noise.
Go Kings Go!
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LA KING BOBchi Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:04 am
@IceGuy, amen
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Anyone fancy Kovalev for the first line? Too late…. he’s gone to Pittsburgh. I wouldn’t have been thrilled to have him here but w Crosby on the PP he could do things.
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VanKingsFan Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:44 am
@number 6, For only a 7th round pick… how the mighty have fallen eh. I wouldn’t touch Kovalev with a 12 foot pole.
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McDonalds Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 9:56 am
@VanKingsFan,
And it’s a CONDITIONAL 7th round pick…the mighty fall pretty far i guess
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In other news Teddy Purcell got a hat trick last night. Has 39 points in 59 games now
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Sebastian Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:05 am
@McDonalds, big whoop! he was given every chance possible. played on every single line and sucked at it. forget about it and move on. Boyle and Moulson, were not really given as many chances, so you can complain about those guys, but seriously…move on.
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Shotongoal Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:22 am
@Sebastian, I agree I get so sick of people here talking about former Kings who are making a little noise around the league. Get over it!! None of them have become stars, they’re just playing better than they did when they were Kings. Oh well!! They had their chances here for the most part.
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neil Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 3:50 pm
@Shotongoal, and my former girlfriend just dated a guy with money…….who cares….i have a better standing in life….
puck73 Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:25 am
@Sebastian, Nice hard blast, I like it !
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Sebastian Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:48 am
@puck73, oops…i didnt mean for that to come off rude or anything. just saw a bunch of those posts here in the past few days.
KingOfHockey Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 1:04 pm
@McDonalds,
Please stop caring/watching what other players who we used to have are doing. It is irrelevant. It does not matter at all! Good for them they are flourishing, they couldn’t hack it with us and they are not with us so stop caring. Focus on our guys not everyone else and this is not just directed to you but every other Kings fan who is obessesed with the past. Live in the now!!!!
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McDonalds Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 12:55 am
@McDonalds,
Geez didn’t think my comment would accumulate flaming…
I was just mentioning it. I saw it this morning on nhl.com–It’s not like I have alerts sent to my phone whenever there’s news on “teddy purcell” or “brian boyle” or “matt moulson.”
There wasn’t a subtle message lining my comment. I’m hardly saying that we should’ve kept him. Again, i was just mentioning it.
I’ll make sure to purposely avoid any news on any player who has ever played for the kings from now on…
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Does anyone know if there are any trade rumors going around for the Kings?
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LA KING BOBchi Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:06 am
@chris2277, Not heard a thing here in Chicago but I really think D.L is going to pull the trigger and shoot for goals!!!!!
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chris2277 Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:08 am
@LA KING BOBchi, I sure hope so the kings need scoring.
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Sebastian Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:08 am
@chris2277, i heard they were moving the team to Kansas City.
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chris2277 Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:09 am
@Sebastian, Yea okay. NOT!!!!!!
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Sebastian Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:12 am
@chris2277, you wanted rumors right?
puck73 Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:27 am
@Sebastian, The Kings will be moving, true story. Brand new building in Kansas City is ready to be occupied, and Bettman is on board.
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wavesinair Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:29 am
@puck73, True, eh? How so? If you’re serious, I’d like to make a wager with you.
Kevco Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 11:26 am
@Sebastian, I heard Long Beach, CA
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Capt Jam Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:15 am
@chris2277,
The Kings are rumored to be sniffing around Brad Richards. Good luck with that one, Deano.
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chris2277 Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:17 am
@Capt Jam, do u think that would b a god move for us?
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fsd1 Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:39 am
@chris2277, I sure dont think we need another center
so what are the thoughts on Trade dealine? I still think we are not going do anything. What you all think?
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chris2277 Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:15 am
@pr0cess, im not sure we might do something as far as a goal scorer goes?
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pr0cess Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:23 am
@chris2277, i would like to think so but who is out there? pickings seem slim
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Capt Jam Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:32 am
@pr0cess,
I don’t see Deano making a long-term sacrifice for a potential short term gain when the team has limited playoff viability this season.
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fsd1 Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:40 am
@Capt Jam, limited playoff vialbility? Huh?
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Seems like McElhenny is going the way of Steve Shields…Anyone remembe that guy? He was SO easy to heckle off his game.
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puck73 Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:30 am
@Cynic, Nice. Yes I remember that guy. Also, if Hiller is out for an extended period of time the Ducks are toast. There defense since Beauchemin has been acquired is BRUTAL!
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Sure was quiet in the Honda center parking lot last night, EXCEPT FOR THE KINGS FANS WHOOPING IT UP! Hopefully our defense plays a little tighter tonight and we capitalize on any mistakes the Wild may make. And GO TO THE NET with the puck. When we go to the net, we create pressure and we score. GKG and get those 2 points!
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Who did the Kings send down when Sturm was activated from IR?
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puck73 Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:30 am
@Bryan B, Unfortunately Loktionov.
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Kingsfanone Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 10:33 am
@Bryan B,
Loktionov
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Trader Rumors, Trade Rumors, Trade Rumors. Really? There is no one available for any kind of good price. We will have to give up to much to get anyone who will not be a real upgrade.
Lets stop talking about a trade and look at the team and the organization. We are loaded for bear. We are going to make the playoffs and make some noise this year. We are built for a playoff run. Defense and goal tending win playoffs. We have both.
The goal scoring will come. Has anyone noticed we are winning? Winning ugly is still winning. Trevor Lewis, Kyle Clifford and Wayne Simmonds are on the verge of breaking out. Did anyone see that drive to the net that Lewis had? That kid has world class speed and is starting to learn to use it. Clifford is going to be a power forward for years to come. Simmonds production is down but not by much and he is still a kid.
We are young and in the thick of it. No one, I mean no one is going to want to play us in the playoffs.
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Kingsfaninsano Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
@BigMikeonD, Amen to thaT
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I couldn’t help but LOL to this. HAHAHA!
Good job Kings fans filling up the Ponda! It’s probably the best thing ever.
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Dean usually does something at the deadline. If he does. Don’t go out and just get a rent a player. Get some young talent and not a washed up player.
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