Report: Sturm on waivers « LA Kings Insider

Report: Sturm on waivers

Posted by Rich Hammond on 25 February 2011, 9:10 am

ESPN.com’s Pierre LeBrun has learned that Kings winger Marco Sturm is among the players who was placed on waivers this morning. Teams would have a 24-hour period, starting a few minutes ago, to put in claims for Sturm, after which the Kings can decide what to do, starting with “absolutely nothing” and then getting more significant from there, in terms of making a roster spot available. Sturm was one of five NHL players put on waivers today. I’ll pass along any more info as it might be available…

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Kevco says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:11 am

Really odd, making cap room for a trade?

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jayhay Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:14 am
@Kevco, i think it just hasnt worked out as to what they thought he may bring. this just allows for more options.

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Spidey35 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:22 am
@jayhay, I can’t put my finger on it. But he has just seemed out of place

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cjms Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:14 am
@Kevco, Christ, Kopitar’s going to love this one.

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Lime Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:19 am
@cjms, lol nice one brov. Got to love the “absolutely nothing” line as well

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cjms Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:19 am
@cjms, Do you think they just wait for Azne to say he’s getting comfortable with a winger, then move him?

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fsd1 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:27 am
@cjms, yea, i think they do that, yea right

kb Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 11:43 am
@cjms, haha my thoughts exactly but at anyrate maybe kopi will just say fck it and start power towards the net and putting them in

USHA#17 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 12:47 pm
@Kevco,

He had moments in the 1st and end of the 3rd. Its hard to imagine his being able to ramp into game shape in such a short period of time. Too Zus a full year and washed Williams season last year.

I just can’t see the fit from the start.

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Dorian says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:12 am

Wow……didn’t see this coming….

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JGSmall Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:30 am
@Dorian, Maybe he “Charlie Sheen’d” Leiweke.

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ponce Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:40 am
@Dorian, You gotta joking, didn’t see it coming?? You should have seen it from the time they began speaking about acquiring The Cripple. Remember how we didn’t want to get him before he was set to come off the disabled list in Boston. Remember, DL was going to save some bucks by waiting for him to be activated in Boston before he sent the King’s meat truck to pick him up?? If you didn’t know that this guy was going to spend more time on the disabled list then on the ice from the get go, then you need to stop commenting. This was DL’s big move this year, a proven scorer acquired (with the knees of a 60 year old) How long will it be before Cheechoo is in the lineup?? DL’s a joke. Anyone who thinks that he’s still going to do something wonderful before the deadline is crazy. Who’s left that would make a difference? And if there is someone else, why is it he’s waited so long to get them? We’ve needed a LW since October and before. DL’s a joke. Keeping saving those Wunderkids, Deano, we don’t want to compete for the Cup this year, or next, anyway. Freaking idiot.

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Tito Jackson Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:43 am
@ponce,
How do you really feel?

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USHA#17 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 12:49 pm
@Tito Jackson,

Too bad we couldn’t sell him to Edmonton!

HBFan Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 11:14 am
@ponce, Here is an example of a typical post on this blog. Rich posts a topic. Insert complaint + Offer no viable or valuable insights + Insult the intelligence of the Kings front office and coaching staff + mention how solid our farm system is, Give no credit to said front office for compiling said depth. + Insult DLs intelligence + offer no solution + More insults and disparaging comments.

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Hagi18 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 11:30 am
@HBFan, and that’s only after a10-1-3 stretch…imagine what the posts would have looked like had we gone 500 on the 10 game trip

Bkrs-Bud Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 12:10 pm
@HBFan, Well written.

OneTimer Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 1:07 pm
@HBFan,

OneTimer Likes this.

HockeyNerd Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 1:10 pm
@HBFan, I was going to reply to this “concerned fan who only wants to make the team better (sarcasm) but I couldn’t have said it any better than you. Kudos or Word or whatever the Kids say these days.

KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 11:21 am
@ponce, wow reading this was the funniest thing ever..

I think Dean is doing a great job for the Kings

If u were a GM of the Kings then this team would be one crapy team u would trade all our future players because u want a cup this year

when u could have one tough team in the future that will be able to get one

U have to play ur Cards right to not mess up the team at all..if u play a dumb one then its going to jack up ur team completely

So i think Dean trying to get a guy without trading Schenn Kopi Doughty Lokti or any good players we have that they trying to get

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Bob Bobson says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:12 am

Very interesting…I wonder if they have just given up on him or if they are trying to clear room for a trade. Knowing DL, it is probably the former.

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Purple Ghost Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:16 am
@Bob Bobson, Respectfully disagree. Creating space for a trade that has been (maybe?) agreed to for a winger. The trade may have to wait until Sturm clears (or not). Let the speculation begin (Booth, Hemsky?). By waiving Sturm it looks like more bodies coming in than going out. It may just be guys from Manchester + futures for one player.

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Kings Fan Vancouver, WA Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:22 am
@Purple Ghost, You would have to think that its for a big trade…But if Sturm does clear waivers he could be sent down to Manchester and his salary will be cleared from the cap. I am hoping for Booth or Penner of the mentioned possible trade baits out there.

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Jason4Kings Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:26 am
@Kings Fan Vancouver, WA,

I’m afraid Dean’s phone was ringing this morning with this message…” Simmonds? Yeah, offer still good? We’ll do it.”

But i hope not.

Bob Bobson Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:38 am
@Kings Fan Vancouver, WA, I hope it is for a trade too but I just don’t see Dean making a big splash given his trade history. Also, it seems like most teams are looking for roster players more than prospects or picks just b/c of the ridiculous number of teams still in the playoff hunt. I shudder to think about the roster players they want like Simmonds, Johnson or Bernier.

I pass on Booth and his concussion history and salary. I also pass on Penner and his inconsistent effort. If we thought Frolov and Poni were bad….

ColoKingFan Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:13 am
@Jason4Kings,

that was my first thought when I read this.

jayhay Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:24 am
@Purple Ghost, how does it work, im asking you roster aficionados. if they make a trade for a guy now, does there have to be a roster spot available NOW? or if they make the trade, can they put a guy on waivers then to clear a spot, which would take a day to happen?

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Mongo88 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:34 am
@Purple Ghost, For the love of god why not put Harold on wavier if it’s not a cap issue.

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jayhay Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:40 am
@Mongo88, its gotta be the utility role and needing the dmen on the roster. lokti is a phone call away and there’s the Poni/Westy switheroo that takes place. waive Harry and were left with 1 d-man that can come in and out. if an injury happens and Harry’s gone, doesn’t sound like they’re comfortable with anything in MAN coming up at this point. but your right with your thinking, he’s not with us next year.

garry Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:32 am
@Purple Ghost, Get ready for a trade to play aside Kopitar.

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USHA#17 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
@Purple Ghost,

Well maybe they will bring back Loktionov in time for tomorrow.

Putting him on waivers is a good move if you look at this way…he is not going to be able to cut it this year and in any case he would not be resigned next year. If claimed LA saved $1.2M.

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KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 11:26 am
@Bob Bobson, i like a trade but then i dont see it coming i see Lokti coming back up

If we do get a trade i think the player that might get trade is either Martinez or DD2 what else would they play him

Martinez does alot of things good

DD2 is a solid Defense maybe a team need a Solid Defense and wanted him but u never know

I just think they getting Lokti back up again

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Cook says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:12 am

what? I liked marco. Gotta be a move coming.

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wavesinair Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:30 am
@Cook, Oh there’s a move alright…it involves a door hitting an ass.

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c-nut Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:45 am
@wavesinair, that, my good man, was funny as hell!!!

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Cynic Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:48 am
@wavesinair, OK, I chuckled….hell, I LOLed.

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KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 11:27 am
@wavesinair, LOL wow that was nicely said

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seabass says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:13 am

Hrmmm, and he looked a much better last night. I hope something is in the works. Can’t be Parse. Penner?

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2hitnik Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:33 am
@seabass, Probably Sturm’s best game in over a year…

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brymaster1 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:01 am
@seabass, I am Hoping that it is Penner, he is exactly what the kings need, a gritty left winger with size.

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SplattDaddy Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:04 am
@brymaster1, Personally, I would rather acquire Hemsky over the under-achieving Penner. I do like Penners size and “potential” but I’ve heard a lot of complaints about him (Penner) not playing to his potential…

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Jason4Kings Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:22 am
@SplattDaddy, Penner= Thick, heavy.
deanna says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:13 am

OK, I realize that I’m in the minority this year, but I feel really bad for Sturm. What a year!

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wavesinair Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:30 am
@deanna, He never was going to work. He’ll rehab some more and be in form for next year.

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Bob Bobson Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:40 am
@wavesinair, Agreed, I think a fair comparison in performance is Handzus the first year we got him. Now he is at least serviceable and one of our better defensive players. I was hoping we could resign him (he probably could be had for cheap) so we could see what he is capable of doing once his “training camp” is over.

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Erik4Kings Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:45 am
@Bob Bobson,

Don’t forget Justin Williams everyone…even better example, Sturm plays a lot like him when healthy.

This was a bad pick up in the first place because anyone can tell you surgically repaired knee is really an entire season to get 100%.

So if DL made that move actually thinking he could help this year, completely stupid. I am glad Sturm is on waivers, no offense to him, super nice fella.

But Kings have potential to make second round if we can add that offensive piece as our D is very solid and playoffs is defensive hockey.

Bob Bobson Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:53 am
@Erik4Kings, I don’t blame DL for this move. Getting Sturm was a low risk/high reward move b/c we did not give up much to get him.

wavesinair Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:09 am
@Bobson, I think the risk was understated. Sure, on paper it was fine. But the amount of time by staff trying to get the guy ready and the uncertainty at what he was going to delivery ended up being a distraction. Not a huge risk, but more than most people give credence to.

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Jason4Kings Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:37 am
@deanna,

Sturm seems like a good guy, and he comes off to me as a happy person. He’s a had a good career, and probably has a couple more seasons in him. Don’t feel bad.

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Jason4Kings Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:38 am
@Jason4Kings, “He’s a had a….” Apparently i’m father Guido Sarducci.

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Matt George says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:14 am

From my wife: “Good! Cuz he (censored …censored… censored)

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jayhay Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:15 am
@Matt George, sounds like my wife. love these women!!!!

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Jason4Kings Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:27 am
@jayhay, Mine….. “Sturm looks old and he doesn’t do anything.”

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c-nut Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:52 am
@Jason4Kings, last night he actually created some space for simmer & kopi, but thats not what we need. We need a LW that will be in the right spot for alot of good shots. A few times last night I saw sturm leave our d-zone before the puck did, and that will NEVER fly with TM.
Jason4Kings says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:14 am

Okay, what’s happening Dean?

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Agame says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:14 am

This is trade in a making!

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MadMatt Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:28 am
@Agame, I hope so!

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KingzzFan says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:15 am

Well that didn’t take long… Hope to see some sort of move coming our way… It’s gonna be a long weekend…

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sparky says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:16 am

Hhhmmmm, I sense a disturbance in the force my young padawan!

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goldielocks Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:19 am
@sparky, I don’t sense anything, master …

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Agame Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:20 am
@sparky, Patience my young padawan!

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wavesinair Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:34 am
@sparky, This isn’t the LW1 you are looking for.

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sparky Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:40 am
@wavesinair, I know you are right, but one can hope…

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Krusher Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:40 am
@wavesinair, ROFL!!!!

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DesertKing Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:41 am
@sparky,

Remember padawan, the Dean works in mysterious ways. One must always be aware of the dark side.

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Kingsfanone Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 1:47 pm
@DesertKing,

“But Master, the damn door is still stuck!”

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Matt George says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:16 am

Regarding Hemsky from Kukala’s Corner this morning:

“Teams in the market go in with their eyes wide open and note both his injury history and how his game can fall off a cliff for weeks at a time.”

… interesting in light of today’s events.

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2hitnik Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:37 am
@Matt George, Kind of a black hole of a player too. The puck goes in and doesn’t come out. Maybe we could use a shoot first guy?

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RabidZiggy says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:16 am

Possible move coming our way? Didn’t see this one coming to be honest. Maybe Lokti gets called up?

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Blurker Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:25 am
@RabidZiggy, I doubt it’s just for a callup… They could just give Sturm one more game and call Lotki up evan the rosters expand after the trade deadline on Monday.

It’s got to be something else. 2 games back After missing 18 and he’s waived? That’s a little harsh’

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Kings Fan Vancouver, WA says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:16 am

I had a feeling something was in the works. DL has been to quiet and there hasn’t been anything said by anyone about possible moves to Kings. Just that they are looking. But with all the media hype over the Kovalsuck saga, I think DL has been very wise to keep quiet. Lets hope he will pull a winner over this weekend.OR 2???

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Vilela says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:18 am

Wow. Didn’t see this coming too. I had to double check (and then check one more time) when I saw his name on waiver’s list.
And I feel bad for him too.

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wavesinair Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:36 am
@Vilela, What waiver list? Link?

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2hitnik Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:39 am
@wavesinair, http://www.twitter.com/Real_ESPNLeBrun

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wavesinair Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:06 am
@2hitnik, thank you.

2hitnik Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:11 am
@wavesinair, if you’re not on twitter, I recomend it! Follow @Lakingsinsider @Helenenothelen @Real_ESPNLeBrun @TSNBobMcKenzie @DarrenDreger Should keep you up-to-date on everything NHL.

@wyshynski is pretty good too, but posts a bit much for my taste.

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Matt George Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:40 am
@2hitnik,

Ohh .. Mahh … Gawd … yes he does. It’s like, hey Wysh, I don’t need to know that you’re walking to your car right now.

Kings Fan Vancouver, WA Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:54 am
@2hitnik, @wyshynski is a funny guy. He just reports what is already going around with a humorous side.
rubo17 says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:19 am

I didn’t expect to see that one.. We did get him for basically nothing and something tells me the “conditional” part of the trade would’ve kicked in soon or as others have mentioned they’re just opening up a roster spot.

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Matt George Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:41 am
@rubo17,

Interesting take, haven’t thought of that.

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neil says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:19 am

lets hope something happens soon….i dont want to read 400 posts about why Sturm is on waivers….

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sparky Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:21 am
@neil, AMEN!

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goldielocks Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:25 am
@neil, Most likely, that will be the case, and I’m gonna be part of it … sorry.

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neil Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:30 am
@goldielocks, iam going to be part of it too!!!!!

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sparky Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:26 am
@neil, Well, 15 mins. in to this post and there’s already 40 comments… Your prediction/lament may come true:-)

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Jason4Kings Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:28 am
@neil,

You don’t actually “have to” read them, you know.

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neil Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:31 am
@Jason4Kings, sorry Iam addicted and right now there is no rehabs for this problem!!!!

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Slim Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:24 am
@neil, Oh! but there is a rehab for this..Big deal coming our way..

Stuart Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:29 am
@neil, LOL it will happen!

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jayhay Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:34 am
@neil, no problems on Rich’s server this year, Monday will test it.

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wavesinair Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:38 am
@jayhay, There have been problems. It went down last month.

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jayhay Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:45 am
@wavesinair, my bad. must have been on vaca.

sparky Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:51 am
@neil, 30 minutes in and we have 100+ comments already. If Rich doesn’t post an update I give it 90 mins. to hit 400…

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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:53 am
@neil,

TOO LATE.
125 Comments, and counting…

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Davhalt says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:20 am

He did actually look better last night, I feelfor the guy. This is definitely a roster space move. But it might be good because if it means we needed to make space for someone in a trade, then we aren’t giving up anything else on the roster (unless its a blockbuster multiplayer deal of some sort). Of course, if that means we moved someone like Schenn, that could be really bad (depending on what comes back).

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sstephen17 says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:20 am

Didn’t see this one coming either and suspect it has to be part of something in the works. I thought Sturm played decently last night. Nothing fancy but he put puck in deep when he had to.

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neil says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:21 am

If a deal was going down…wouldnt the Kings just waive Sturm??? Rich or anyone…is there a difference between waiving a player or putting them on waivers??? Cap reasons???

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sparky Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:24 am
@neil, I’m not an expert here, but I think it’s the same thing. Putting him on waivers=waiving him.

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VanKingsFan Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:26 am
@neil, They are the same thing Neil. Once the player clears waivers he is waived… if that makes sense lol

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fsd1 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:26 am
@neil, they did waive him

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neil Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:32 am
@fsd1, I thought if you waive a player you dont have to wait 24 hours…he is off your team at that time….?????

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NOW IMPRESSED Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:39 am
@neil, The way I understand it, it’s to let another team claim him and he wouldn’t have to go to the minors. He is waived. The 24 hours is to see if he’s going to the minors or not.

wavesinair Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:40 am
@neil, Wait 24 hours for what?

sparky Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:49 am
@neil, 30 minutes in and we have 100+ comments already. If Rich doesn’t post an update I give it 90 mins. to hit 400…

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sparky Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:50 am
@sparky, Oops, wrong post. This was meant for the one up above:-/

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kingme81 says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:22 am

Are you flipping kidding me? I liked Sturm, but really seemed lost playing with the other guys. I hope Deano is Getting us a Big FISH!

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deanna Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:24 am
@kingme81, Let the Sturm-bashing begin.

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kingo says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:24 am

Come on people. NO BIG FISH IS COMING. Its a simple move. Player was not playing well. Bye.

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RabidZiggy Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:26 am
@kingo, He was only back for two days following his injury, and he actually played well last night and had an assist.

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sparky Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:29 am
@kingo, I don’t know, Strum hasn’t really had a chance to impress or disappoint that much with all the injuries/games missed. If DL took a chance with Zues and Willie I think he would have more patience with Sturm. just my $.02

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CupRun2011 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:33 am
@kingo, Agreed. DL isn’t in a position to bring in someone iffy. I don’t think he wants to mess with the current roster. If anything, it’ll be a small move.

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wavesinair Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:42 am
@kingo, Hardly a simple move. Waiving a guy you had on the 1st line the past 2 games with hopes he would elevate his game and claim a spot only to see him gone is a big deal. It was seen coming, but still a big deal. I can only surmise there’s a trade on the way.

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BigMikeonD says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:25 am

This one caught me off guard. It has to be trade related based on the timing. They are clearing cap and roster space for someone. God I hope whatever deal it is that it’s smart and doesn’t rob us of our depth.

Waving a player has a negative hit on the cap by the way.

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blckbsct says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:27 am

Events from last night were a sign something really big was about to happen! Wait for it, wait for it……….

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wavesinair says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:28 am

Called it! Sorry Dom, had to repost…

Dominick Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 11:04 am

We are in a race, but realistically you have to give him more time (even if the other teams won’t afford him the same courtesy). There is no other choice. We need him to take an active roll, and as long as he keeps improving it will even out eventually.

wavesinair Reply:
February 24th, 2011 at 11:23 am

@Dominick, re: “There is no other choice.”
I can think of a few. One includes a trade and cutting the Sturm-experiment loose.

It was the right thing to do. The Kings wasted enough time on him.

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Jason4Kings Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:31 am
@wavesinair, Yeah, i saw your post too.

I’m just sitting here hoping i haven’t seen Simmer for the last time in a King’s uniform. Should i be afraid?

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Kings Fan Vancouver, WA Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:41 am
@Jason4Kings, Simmer won’t go anywhere unless its for A BIG GUY!!

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Jason4Kings Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:02 am
@Kings Fan Vancouver, WA, I’m just worried about a multiple player situation, which could account for the Sturm waive.

wavesinair Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:03 am
@Jason4Kings, I’d be shocked if he went. It’s not impossible but if he did go, it wouldn’t be for a rental. It would be a top quality player.

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mike says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:28 am

Obviously Dean-o knows something we dont… i mean to take sturm out after only 17 games? I think he has a deal lined up and its most likely somebody… possibly Hemsk.

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mike Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:29 am
@mike, *** meant to say

most likely somebody who could be a consistant top-liner, possibly Hemsky

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tornado12 says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:29 am

WOW! This means something else is coming for sure. I wonder what it is going to be?

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pr0cess says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:29 am

wow i didnt see this coming at all… i liked stum seems like a good team guy, im sticking with my guns and saying we are not picking anyone up on trade deadline!!

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Eric says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:31 am

I truly hope Lombardi is not going to trade simmonds, clifford, or schenn. Those three are the future of this organization.

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Jason4Kings Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:33 am
@Eric, I’m scared right now. I can’t think of any reason to waive Sturm TODAY unless something big is happening.

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Eric Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:35 am
@Jason4Kings,

I would be more willing to part with Doughty than the three aforementioned players. Doughty to the Blues for Stewart and Backes.

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puck73 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:39 am
@Eric, That has to be one of the worst proposals I have read…Doughty isnt going anywhere!

Jason4Kings Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:46 am
@Eric, Ha ha. I so don’t see THAT happening. And if Dean traded Doughty i’m afraid Staples might burn down.

nykingfan Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:47 am
@Eric,

Can we trade you for another teams fan??????

There’s not a player in the NHL that I would trade Doughty for….

Stagger Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:56 am
@Eric,

Woe, you’re kidding right? You would do that trade? It’s not fantasy hockey man.

Agame Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:42 am
@Eric, This is going to be weak if any of those players are traded! Trade Westgarth, bag of pucks and a hot dog.

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jayhay Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:50 am
@Eric, i think if a guy on the roster is moved, one of our young guys that is a “name” (no offense to AM, DD2 or Lewis), i think its Bernier.

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nykingfan Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:01 am
@jayhay,

I would be beyond shocked if that was the case.
Unless you’re talking about one of the better players in the league, it would make no sense. Bernier seems like the kind of move you would make in the off season, if at all!

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jayhay Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:12 am
@nykingfan, yes, i am talking a BIG trade. you are correct about being moved in the off season, making sense. i’m just saying if DL makes the “big deal” and a big named, young guy goes, thats who i think it would be, over a JJ, Simmonds, etc. i dont think its happening, but thats who i think if it did.
goldielocks says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:33 am

Must be a left winger.

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wavesinair Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:44 am
@goldielocks, LOL. Let’s hope so! Unfortunately, whoever it is will only last a game or 2 on the top line.

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Token says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:36 am

The only reason I can see for Sturm being waived is cuz they don’t want him no more.

If they just needed a roster spot, they could have sent Martinez to the Ontario Reign for two days. He’s sitting in the press box anyway.

There was also the conditioning assignment option they used with Schenn earlier this year.

So unless we are getting two or more roster players for picks and prospects (yeah, right), the brass is pretty much done with Sturm.

Too bad, I like Sturm and I think he would have fit real nice on the second line once fully recovered.

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2hitnik Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:43 am
@Token, Best reasoning I have seen yet. I like it. They just don’t want him, need to make that #10 available for Schenn next year anyway.

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Jay Go LA Kings Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:50 am
@Token, Agree with you. Sturm would have fit real nice on 2nd line once fully recovered but as TM mentioned about other players we need good play right now!

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LF13 says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:37 am

Trade of prospects/picks for a player and if Sturm clears waivers they will call him up after the trade deadline. I don’t believe DL gave up on Sturm, but he is the best chance of clearing the waivers and they will probably bring a LW otherwise it would make no sense waiving a LW.

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Sebastian says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:37 am

Im a little surprised…but I guess the Kings were / are looking for a first line LW and Sturm is not the answer. I suppose if he didnt fit on the top line, then there was no room for him. Too bad…I liked the guy and feel bad for him, but the Kings need a better player there…I hope we can get a legitimate 1st line LW, we need one really bad.

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james wilson Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 2:04 pm
@Sebastian, they had one. matt moulson, but let him go

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rcinsc Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 2:37 pm
@james wilson, Matt Moulson is a good kid, but was never able to show his stuff here, same as Brian Boyle and Teddy Purcell- couldn’t do anything here, but flourishing in their new homes. Can’t blame DL, they didn’t do here what they are doing now.

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Chuck says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:38 am

Lokti, get on a plane headed for LA…

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sjp Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:45 am
@Chuck,

May not be happening considering the storm that NH has been getting since very early this am.

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Chuck Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:22 am
@sjp,

Bummer….

How about the plane after that!

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Agame says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:38 am

Daniel Sedin for Kevin Westgarth, bag of pucks and a hot dog.

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gmo Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:44 am
@Agame,

would love that trade

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Shakes Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:54 am
@Agame,
plus maybe In-N-Out burger and one Shamu (for mascot purposes for the Canucks) and Blake Griffin (we’ll have to kidnap him in a burlap sack from the Clip’s locker room)

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Jason4Kings Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:27 am
@Shakes, Mmmm, In and Out Burger. What time is it?

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neil says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:39 am

off topic…..iam not a big fan of the coach but i will give him props for turning the Kings around after that horrible homestand….now back to regular programing….

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BringBackKingston says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:39 am

I doubt waiving Sturm has anything to do with a trade. For example, if the kings had to make space for a trade, I would waive Harold before Sturm because Sturm has more skill and DD2 is the 7th d-man. To me Harold is the spare part. You waive Sturm if it’s just not working out with him.

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wavesinair Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:49 am
@BringBackKingston, He played 2 games on the top line and they won both games. No one here gave him horrible reviews. I didn’t hear any terrible reviews by an announcers or the coach. I agree it’s not going to work out, but I think it’s to make a move for sure. There’s no other reason really.

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jayhay Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:54 am
@wavesinair, do they have to have a spot avail. when a trade is made? or can they make a trade and then put a guy on waivers for a spot for the new player? needing clarity.

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wavesinair Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:59 am
@jayhay, I believe they have to clear space first. It’s a technicality. Which is why I am left believing there is a move in the works.

Player-X Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:53 am
@BringBackKingston, Harrold: cheap, two positions. Sturm: not cheap, one position with little impact, filling dead space in the LW. If you get a LW, you don’t need Sturm and you can’t affoed his salary. Meanwhile, Harrold remains versatile, cheap and healthy.

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puck73 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:00 am
@Player-X, Good morning, my name is Peter Harrold and I approve this message. P.S…I also have splinters in my ass from all that heavy pine!

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AZ King Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:15 am
@BringBackKingston,

Part of it is probably salary. Sturm’s cap hit is more that DD2 and Harry’s put together.

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kevin from toronto says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:41 am

Good. He sucks. But so the Kings essentially just gave the bruins their draft pick…

Impressive win last night! Unimpressive crowd on hand…

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nykingfan Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:49 am
@kevin from toronto,

Not necessarily.
The trade was for a conditional 7th round pick. Chances are based on # of games played and points, I doubt we would even have to surrender the 7th round pick.

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wavesinair Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:51 am
@nykingfan, You could be onto something. Maybe last night was the max number of games before that clause kicked in? He might have figured he’s not worth a 7th at this point? Interesting.

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deanna Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:08 am
@wavesinair, Could that be why he had tendinitus so long?

puck73 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:52 am
@kevin from toronto, Dont agree that he sucks, he quietly put up points when he played but lets be honest…he is going thru the same thing Justin Williams went thru last season which is…it takes a lot of time to get back into game shape after knee surgery. Everything else you said…Concur.

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Shakes Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:55 am
@puck73,
well put.

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Kevco Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:05 am
@kevin from toronto, Conditional, tied to playoffs. I thought I read the Boston GM admit that he just basically ‘gave’ him away.

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variable Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:07 am
@kevin from toronto,

re: draft pick…
that’s what i thought, but wasn’t sure…
good point…

i posted below that any trade(s) involve non-core players…dl will only part with low-level to minor league prospects and dp’s at this point…
and knowing how he works, if he doesn’t get it his way, there won’t be any deals….

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Jason4Kings Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:09 am
@kevin from toronto,

Was the crowd unimpressive last night? I didn’t go, watched from home, but the crowd sounded pretty cranked up a few times on the telecast.

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lafan13 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:17 am
@kevin from toronto, I watched the interview with the Boston GM about the sturm trade, and he said it was for “future considerations” and then he went on to say “its really nothing, thats what future considerations usually is.”

So according to that…

LA: Sturm

Bos: Nothing

LA loses nothing. We gain a roster spot, and cap room..(assuming he gets claimed, or sent to AHL)

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lafan13 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:18 am
@lafan13, Here is the video i was talking about with Peter Chiarelli…

Says he gave us sturm for nothing…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wD4FVrHryv8

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Vince says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:42 am

It seems like a trade is on it’s way, I hope Dean doesn’t trade Wayne or Clifford. Even for a guy like Hemsky who im not that high on. Penner or Booth would be a solid pick up.

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Eric Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:44 am
@Vince,

Agreed. Add schenn

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Eric says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:43 am

Maybe Lombardi picks up Commodore on re-entry? I hope so. As a 6th defenseman, he would excellent on this team.

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wavesinair Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:51 am
@Eric, Who do you replace?

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Kings Fan Vancouver, WA Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:01 am
@wavesinair, Yeah who do you replace? We have too many D in the system. No chance at getting another D at this point.

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Eric Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:41 am
@wavesinair,

Martinez goes back to Manchester

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Kingstane9 says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:44 am

WOW indeed. Who’s next, DL?

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puck73 says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:45 am

I am surprised that Sturm has been waived, I like the guy a lot and he has been known to play big in the playoffs. Also, I would be surprised if some team claimed him with him recovering from surgery and his cap hit…good chance he goes to Manchester.

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Chongo says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:47 am

Shameful…better be something good brewing.

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Lucky Luke says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:47 am

GP G A PTS +/- PIM SOG SPCT PPG PPA SHG SHA
17 4 5 9 6 17 27 14.8 1 0 0 1

Not so bad nummers +/- 6
i can’t understand why the Kings waive Marco Sturm ?

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puck73 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:54 am
@Lucky Luke, I feel the same way, the only way I feel better about this is if a major LW is on his way here.

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Erik4Kings says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:47 am

My gut says we’re getting rid of underachiever, highly overrated Wayne Simmonds. I think we’ll get more value than he’ll actually be worth in his career. He is nothing more than a 3rd maybe 2nd line winger. People way over value him. Until last night…9 goals this season…weak.

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Lanny McDonald's 'Stache Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:03 am
@Erik4Kings,

“Nothing more than a 2nd line winger”

lol… because those are just falling out of trees and begging to play for the LA Kings right?

Please. Simmonds is a fantastic, YOUNG player with a ton of upside.

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Erik4Kings Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:13 am
@Lanny McDonald’s ‘Stache,

Well, we will see and yes 2nd line wingers are easy. You can slide any C over, Richardson, Lewis can wing. Lotki, Schenn (which won’t happen.)

And just my opinion but Wayne at his absolute best is maybe a 20 goal season, he reminds me of Frolov, I see him play great a couple games this year, then where is he for a week? And I don’t see him flying around hitting people like he did last year.

I’m not impressed, he has been pretty much non-existant.

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Jason4Kings Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:13 am
@Lanny McDonald’s ‘Stache,

I agree, Simmonds is very valuable. Plays his role on the third line well, gets moved up to the first line and has a big impact almost immediately, drops the gloves now and then, and he’s a fan favorite. I see a ton of value in Wayne.

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AZ King Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:21 am
@Erik4Kings,

Im sorry but that is such as fantasy hockey point of view. There is so much more to this sport than just numbers. Simmer has the ability to do so many things that don’t necessarily show up on the score sheet, but are necessary to win in this league.

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Erik4Kings Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:32 am
@AZ King,

AZ I know that, believe me…

Clifford is already making more of an impact than Simmer, same style. Brownie is a Simmonds style player too. Plus for all the hype around Simmonds, I can point out a lot of players drafted same year or later that are making huge waves, not ripples…

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Slim Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:45 am
@Erik4Kings, That’s why Doughty was in serious mood yesterday, he knows
his roomate is going away..Just a thought.

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In the Net says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:48 am

I thought you didn’t have to get waivers until AFTER the trade deadline. I mean, why have a trade deadline? You can trade after trade deadlines, but you gotta go through the waiver process first.

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Token Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:06 am
@In the Net, Waivers are season long.

The difference after trade deadline: players picked up off of waivers cannot play until next season.

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KC23 says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:49 am

Sturm on waviers within 3 days of being able to increase the active roster (i.e.Loktionov can come back) says Sturm is hurt or there is a big trade on the horrizon that includes a left winger that requires we make some cap space.

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wavesinair Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:54 am
@KC23, I don’t think they could waive him if he re-injured himself. I could be wrong, but I think they must put him on IR.

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AZ King Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:25 am
@wavesinair,

As far as I know as long as they haven’t placed him on IR they can waive him. You don’t have to place anyone on IR. The only reason to put someone on IR is to open a roster spot for a call up.

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wavesinair Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:29 am
@AZ King, I’m pretty sure if a player breaks his leg, you can’t just put him on waivers.
outsider says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:49 am

What about Richards deal in the making???

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sparky Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:53 am
@outsider, Love the guys, but we desperately need a LW1, not another center!

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sparky Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:54 am
@sparky, Oops, that was supposed to be “guy”. As far as I can tell, Richards is only one person.

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outsider Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:55 am
@sparky, maybe Kopi could play his left wing…

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2hitnik Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 9:59 am
@sparky, Richards is a center who can play LW. He did in Tampa a lot. Not that I want to trade for another injured player hoping he comes back healthy.

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brymaster1 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:10 am
@2hitnik, Penner…..
Player-X says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:49 am

If they choose to waive Sturm, it is for salary reasons, not just to clear a roster spot. What are they clearing a roster spot for? Wait two days and there is no roster problem… This is to clear salary room, and the question is, clear salary room for whom?

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kiosku2 says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:49 am

Does a player put on waivers still participate in practice (i.e., will Sturm be at the usual 11:30 practice today)?

I love trades but when one seems imminent (not necessarily the case here though), I always get a bit anxious; you never know what you’re going to get… or have to give up

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Jason4Kings Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:16 am
@kiosku2,

That would be funny… “We’re not interested in you anymore, so just skate around while we practice.”

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kiosku2 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:45 am
@Jason4Kings, True, but made me wonder

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Jason4Kings Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 12:01 pm
@kiosku2, Funny, Rich just announced he IS practicing.
Hip-Check says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:56 am

Three big games tonight..
I hope Calgary can beat the Sharks—I almsot never hope that Calgary wins,
Hope Columbus can beat Phoenix..this is a key game
And get this kings fans I actually hope Ducks win tonight over Minnisota. Id prefer to match up with the ducks as Backstrom is tuff on us…

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Cynic says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:56 am

No problem with this. Wanted it to work out, but Sturm is not ready to come back. He should be OK with the fact we paid for some of his rehab. Better facilities here than in Boston anyway. He’ll get picked up next season by someone at a discount and have that chance to rebound. I’m not surprised though.

He did play better last night but he still looks out of place. Wish him the best.

C’MON DAVID BOOTH!!!!!

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jayhay Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:05 am
@Cynic, probably chess, but yesterday, Tallon was highly down playing Booth and Weiss being moved

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Pumpernicholl says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:57 am

Honestly, this is a baffling move just by itself. Just a hunch, it smells like one of Lombardi’s tricky little “take advantage of the rules” maneuvers that is being done in connection with some other later maneuver. Another shoe is about to drop that none of us has guessed yet.

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BluLine77 says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:59 am

I want to believe this was done simply to make cap space for a bigger deal. otherwise, waiving Sturm at this point is just plain dumb. Which means it was probably at TM’s request. Murray prob wants DL to trade for another slug in his lineup like a Zach Stortini. Hell, Sturm already had almost half as many points as Simmonds while playing only a handful of games on one leg. I would have given him a chance to play into shape some more. Oh well, lets see what happens? Hopefully something pleasant for once on the player acquisition front for a change!

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puck73 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:02 am
@BluLine77, Exactly, TM hates skill guys…lol

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goldielocks Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:14 am
@puck73, Haha! Good one!

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variable says:

February 25, 2011 at 9:59 am

this is not a big surprise…

even if the kings do end up making a deal, this was a move that they should make…
like several of you whom have already said, it wasn’t working out for marco…and the kings obviously wanted (and need) more from a player put in the position(s) that he played…

if the kings are going to move any player or players, it will not come from he top 9 forwards or the top 5 defensemen…it will come from their bounty of dp’s and minor leaguers…

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Kings Fan Vancouver, WA Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:06 am
@variable, Agreed. This move clearly has or had something to do with all what you mentioned and DD resigning and Simmer. BUt our system is stocked with talent and for sure they will be in play with a trade at this point. Its not like draft day or free agency signing here.

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kevin from toronto says:

February 25, 2011 at 10:03 am

just makin room for Loktionov to come back to the boys!

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KC23 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:14 am
@kevin from toronto, Nope. Loktionov can come back in 3 days anyway.

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john olive says:

February 25, 2011 at 10:05 am

Keep Sturm and get rid on lazy Handzus!!!

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puck73 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:09 am
@john olive, Lazy Handzus? Tell ya what, you will be the happiest guy around if we make the playoffs and he is shutting people down which he does very well. Now, will he be back next season…I dont think so IMO.

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fsd1 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:21 am
@john olive, you must be watching a different team than the Kings. That is about the silliest comment i have heard in awhile, he is the farthest thing from lazy!

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ColoKingFan Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:22 am
@john olive,

“lazy handzus”

fail post.

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stewart Marcano Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:27 am
@john olive, Zus is often one of the best players on the ice for the kings. He is the guy making the right play at a critical time that leads to a goal or prevents one. He fly’s under the radar since he isn’t scoring. His value to this club is way more than you give him credit for.

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goldielocks Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:46 am
@john olive, I see some people take calmness as laziness. You should know the calmness that the veteran player like Zeus brings is essential to the young team like the Kings especially at the critical moment in the big game.

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Lilly says:

February 25, 2011 at 10:07 am

Feel bad for the guy. Thought he played well last night. Seemed to have a bit of his speed back. Now I’m going to spend the day (and possibly the weekend) refreshing twitter to see what this all means.

Hockey has taken over my life!

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2hitnik says:

February 25, 2011 at 10:07 am

@Rich – what is the record for # of comments on this site? You may break it with this one…

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ColoKingFan Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:22 am
@2hitnik, this isn’t going to come close… anyone remember the comments when Koval*uck signed with the debbies?

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Dave says:

February 25, 2011 at 10:09 am

curious – maybe they just want to send him down to Manchester to get some work and call Loktionov back up?

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KC23 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:15 am
@Dave, Nah, they’re making salary and roster space for a trade. Loktionov can come back in 3 days any way.

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Dave Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:22 am
@KC23, must be a big salary guy then because Dean has lots of cap space to work with already.

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Kings Fan Vancouver, WA says:

February 25, 2011 at 10:19 am

I am going to be on Twitter all weekend long thru Monday noon. Come on Deano!!!

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ViperHockey says:

February 25, 2011 at 10:22 am

I have no doubt that this is to free up cap space. If it was for a roster spot, it would have been Harrold being waved with an eye towards getting him to Manchester. That tells me that they are about to sign a pretty big fish.

Conspiracy theory follows; I believe that Dean Lombardi had this one in his pocket last night and I also believe that Jim Fox knows what is going on. Fox kept mentioning that Lombardi wasn’t on the phone last night while he was non-stop the night before. Something tells me that this teal was done on Wednesday night/Thursday morning. My guess is Brad Richards (he’s skating again) for Simmonds and a first round pick. Either that or someone so big that nobody has been talking about it. It would have to be a big cap hit.

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Dave Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:24 am
@ViperHockey, i hope DL doesn’t make that trade unless Richards agrees to an extension first. no way i would give up Wayne and a 1st for a rental….let alone a damaged rental.

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ViperHockey Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:31 am
@Dave, If Dean believed that making that trade would lead to a Stanley Cup this year, would you still feel the same way?

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Dave Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:42 am
@ViperHockey, i would consider that trade if Richards was healthy. look at Crosby – same kind of deal and he’s been out for over a month. Dean better make sure Richards can play if he’s going to give up that much to get him.
i think Martinez is on his way out – lots of teams looking for a puck-moving d-man and with Voynov, Hickey and Muzzin coming there is no future for Martinez here.

Martinez to Toronto maybe?

Jason4Kings Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:49 am
@ViperHockey,

Richards with a concussion and no contract is just not a good move. I would be shocked if Dean gave up much of anything for that. But, i’ve been wrong before…

nykingfan Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:52 am
@ViperHockey,

DL would never mortgage the future for a 1 year fix..
He’s said that millions of times.
whether you believe him or not, is up to you

outsider Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:32 am
@ViperHockey, Yes, I guess it’s Richards!!! Imagine to see him in the Kings’ jersey soon….

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Duffy says:

February 25, 2011 at 10:24 am

I believe he just didn’t fit or compliment the team as they hoped, but if he clears – they’ll take him over what they currently have. TM obviously didn’t favor him.

They are battling to hold that playoff spot, and if they strike gold and get a great player, an upgrade to Sturm – well that wont be hard to do – no offense (pun intended) to Marco.

Look at Langenbrunner – since he left NJ and came to Dallas. NJ has been on fire, and Dallas has tanked. It’s a risk either way.

I can’t see him getting picked up by anyone, but it’s a low risk move – I mean Zherdev was put on waivers by Philly and he didn’t get picked up. Sure his contract is muy $$ But he’s like what 26?

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Gayle says:

February 25, 2011 at 10:24 am

Simmonds aint going nowhere-next…

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puck73 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:37 am
@Gayle, Welcome back to the firing line..where have ya been?

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Matt George Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:47 am
@Gayle,

BETTER NOT! What would I do with my Simmy Jersey?!?!?

Actually I would frame it and surround it with candles and prayer for a quick return! .. thank god I don’t have to do that!

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Arthur says:

February 25, 2011 at 10:31 am

Who would want Sturm?

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Kings Fan Vancouver, WA Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:33 am
@Arthur, Any team in the cellar that needs some kind of depth….Avs, Oilers

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Matt George Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:44 am
@Kings Fan Vancouver, WA,

Agreed … will be interesting to see who picks him up. My guess is someone most definitely will.

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jayhay Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 11:14 am
@Matt George, i dont think he’ll be picked up. curious if we send him down or if we keep him, as in Rich’s “absolutely nothing”
Bryan B says:

February 25, 2011 at 10:36 am

With Sturm more than likely gone. The Kings have room to make for a POSSIBLE trade. Rumor out today is that the Kings are looking at getting Jarome Iginla from Calgary. Calgary was not asking alot in the trade. The only King mention in this rumor was Davis D and Trevor Lewis.

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Jason4Kings Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:37 am
@Bryan B,

Super laughing out loud.

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DesertKing Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:44 am
@Bryan B,

Absorb Iginla’s contract and sign DD? Don’t know if that can happen. Iginla definitely likes playing at Staples.

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Matt George Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:45 am
@Bryan B,

My brain disconnects after the word “Rumor”

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sparky Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:58 am
@Bryan B, sweet and then we can trade Harold for Ovechkin! I like this trade deadline, let’s do more!!!

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CB14 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 5:52 pm
@sparky, Then Westgarth for Nash!

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Kings Win, Ducks Lose says:

February 25, 2011 at 10:39 am

I think they want him to work his game out in Manchester rather tjan in LA where we can’t afford to take that kind of chance… I do think another rental winger will be acquired, with Sturm as a backup plan for the playoffs

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Tito Jackson says:

February 25, 2011 at 10:48 am

Nothing will happen. Like it usually does.

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vplaza Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:55 am
@Tito Jackson,

I’m more inclined to believe this than anything else, given the Kings’ history.

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fsd1 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:59 am
@Tito Jackson, living in the past

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Bryan B says:

February 25, 2011 at 10:50 am

By putting Sturm on waivers. You know another team will pick him up. Anaheim for one is really interested since they lost out to the Kings when he was traded here.

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Bryan B says:

February 25, 2011 at 10:52 am

In fact I just heard that there has been at least one claim already put on for Sturm. This just in.

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Seattle757 says:

February 25, 2011 at 10:53 am

I sense a trade by the end of the day. I totally had to reread this to make sure I wasn’t seeing things. Feel bad for Sturm, just imagine what this team would look like if we would have given up on Handzus.

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puck73 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 1:55 pm
@Seattle757, Agree. I like Sturm as well and I believe he would be a very effective 2nd or 3rd line player next season with the Kings for next season. I say that because I believe he is going thru what Williams went thru last season…it takes a while to get back in game shape after major surgery…good post.

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Jamesonafterawin says:

February 25, 2011 at 10:53 am

HNiC yesterday… ‘L.A. has been talking with Edmonton about Loki Shenn and Clifford for Hemski, L.A. counterd with prospect(forgot name) prospect(forgot name) and Clifford.’

That was all that was said.

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Jason4Kings Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 10:58 am
@Jamesonafterawin,

Loki, Schenn, and Clifford for Hemsky? Why not throw in Quick and Kopitar while we’re at it? That’s nuts. (not aimed at you, i know you’re just writing something you heard).

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gmo Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 11:01 am
@Jason4Kings,

yes that is way too much to give up for HEMKS…….hope it just stays a rumor

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Jamesonafterawin Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 11:06 am
@Jason4Kings, I laughed aswell, as did Jeff. What I think sucks is the Clifford part, I really like that guy. I just wish I could remember the countered names.

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sparky Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 11:00 am
@Jamesonafterawin, PASS!!! No way this will happen, price is WAY too high.

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jayhay Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 11:38 am
@Jamesonafterawin,
the Brown/Simmonds/Clifford type of player is what EDM needs. that said, i dont any of them moving.

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Bryan B says:

February 25, 2011 at 10:59 am

You don’t want to get rid off Clifford. He well needed. He is the enforcer for the team.

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nykingfan says:

February 25, 2011 at 11:02 am

Someone above mentioned a rumor involving Iginla
I don’t believe any rumors period.
BUT Iginla is the perfect LW compliment to Kopitar. I don’t know how the contract would effect the Kings cap space and ability to sign their own (Quisp would be the man for this!)
But all things being equal if you’re not breaking up the team, he would be the only guy that if the Kings got, would excite the hell out of me.
His style of play would be a seamless fit with the way the Kings play.
It’s just my opinion, but if we’re one player away from a true cup run, he’d be that player.

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sparky Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 11:15 am
@nykingfan, He’d be great and seems to be “the piece” that we’ve been looking for. He would bump us from just being playoff contenders to legit cup contenders. Still, I don’t think it’ll happen, but man that would be sweet!!!

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Luke M Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 11:36 am
@nykingfan,

As long as Calgary is in the hunt, I don’t think Iginla is moved.

Also, Iginla is a RW, not a LW so I’m not sure he’s the right fit right now.

That said, if Iginla did get traded to the Kings, I’d be pretty pleased.

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nykingfan Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 12:01 pm
@Luke M,
He is a RW and not LW?
thanks, didn’t realize that.
I love Iginla, but that doesn’t solve the immediate problem.

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Bryan B says:

February 25, 2011 at 11:03 am

Brayden Schenn will not be dealt. To valuable of a player. He will most likely be on the opening night roster again next year and will most likely stay the whole season.

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puck73 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 2:04 pm
@Bryan B, I agree. I predict he will either be our 2nd or 3rd line center.

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LA HOCKEY Girl says:

February 25, 2011 at 11:05 am

I think Sturm on waivers is a cap move..and may also be related to the “conditional draft” clause of the agreement. He’s done decently on few games, but with injury history and time away, it creates line shuffling and distraction. Also he’s moving bodies around. Would hate to lose Simmonds–good guy and emotionally not smart–he and DD are roommates and are tight. DD is finally back in better sync. Even though I like Trevor Lewis–I’d be faster to move him..and draft choices. Keep the chemistry strong on the club. Don’t want to see us trade Smyth to Edmonton for Hemsky or Penner. Smyth has the rare talent of being on the right side of the puck and is bar none the best deflection guy and man in front of the goalie. Despite his age, he works like a dog.

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puck73 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 2:05 pm
@LA HOCKEY Girl, Please post more often.

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MarkA says:

February 25, 2011 at 11:05 am

Of the names that have been floated I think Booth makes the most sense. LW and manageable cap hit of 4.25.

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Jamesonafterawin Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 11:18 am
@MarkA, Yeah I proped Booth’s name on the board about a month ago and got laughed at.

I figure Florida as sellers and celler dwellers like always, and Dean’s gambling with cuncusion players, Booth would be perfect. On and he’s a LW.

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Hip-Check says:

February 25, 2011 at 11:15 am

I just looked at the standings..
Interesting idea is that Edmonton SHOULD trade someone so they score less goals the rest of the way, and lock in worst league record for draft.

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sparky Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 11:17 am
@Hip-Check, Man oh man, reminds me of the Kings a couple seasons ago… So glad we have moved past that whole nightmare! Play on boys!

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Hip-Check says:

February 25, 2011 at 11:16 am

I do like idea of Penner

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Jamesonafterawin Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 11:21 am
@Hip-Check, If he comes to a new team and getts a push out of that. But if Edmonton has such great players, why do they suck as a team?

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Hip-Check Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 11:23 am
@Jamesonafterawin, easy..
Weak defense, eratic goaltending, inexperience of youth, lack of leadership.
Does not mean a few players would be useful to trade for.

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Capt Jam says:

February 25, 2011 at 11:19 am

Maybe Bob Berry is gonna lace em up again.

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Drizzz says:

February 25, 2011 at 11:20 am

My Colorado buddy keeps saying that the Avs are extremely interested in Berneir. With Quick playing well and a good kid in the minors maybe they will look to sell high on a relativley NHL un-proven Bernier.

Avs are in DESPARATE need for a goalie, and he has had a lot of hype in the league. Maybe a small package (considering Bernier gets paid in peanuts and won’t hurt another team’s cap) can get a Stasny or Duchesne in LA. Makes sense on paper to me…

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Drizzz Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 11:21 am
@Drizzz, PS. colorado is here on saturday….

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puck73 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 2:08 pm
@Drizzz, If they arent offering either Duchene or stasny then my answer is……click

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rcinsc Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 2:55 pm
@puck73, How about “if they aren’t offering Duchene AND Stasny”…

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Seals2Kings says:

February 25, 2011 at 11:24 am

This could very well be a move to bring up Loktionov for the remainder of the season if a trade can’t get done. I have a bald spot from all the scrathing I did over DL picking him up from the beginning….

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fsd1 Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 11:26 am
@Seals2Kings, lokti can come up without fanfare for free in like 3 days

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KingsFanFTW says:

February 25, 2011 at 11:30 am

i think it could be a trade but then i dont maybe someone in Manchester coming up u never know

Dean doesnt really trade for much but hey i could be wrong

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ManchVegasFan says:

February 25, 2011 at 11:46 am

Whatever the reason we will be happy to see Sturm in Manchester if he gets sent down because all of us are Bruins fans too. On the upside we will likely get to see Lokti play more in LA were he belongs but on the downside we will miss him sorely in the playoffs. Lokti is a great kid, he was our waiter last year for the At Your Service Dinner/Fundraiser, he is a laugh a minute like a Russian Don Rickles – REALLY.

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andy says:

February 25, 2011 at 12:41 pm

Rich, how did an outside reporter like Pierre LeBrun from a network unaffiliated with the NHL like ESPN learn about the waiver situation before you?

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