Colorado made it interesting late, as the Avalanche pulled within 4-3 with 30 seconds remaining. Paul Stastny forced the puck away from Quick behind the net, then had his centering attempt go off Jarret Stoll and into the Kings’ net.
The Kings held on for the win and recorded a season-high 42 shots as they improved to 11-1-3 in their last 15 games. More from the locker room to come, although it will be a bit delayed because of the Q&A at ESPN Zone…
Whew.
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That wasn’t evcen close…well technically it was but…you know what i mean
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Nobody hates prosperity as much as the Kings. Goodness gracious.
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jess Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 3:40 pm
@cjms, Perfectly stated I mean perfect!
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TinaBeana Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:34 pm
@cjms, exactly!
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King John Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:55 pm
@cjms,
That’s what I think too!
I’m watching the game here on tape late in the evening. I had a feeling 4-0 would be too good to be true to them and they would let up. Hope TM changes that pronto.
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time to take the pacific
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Awsome win! Kind of loss some focus at the end, but at least we got the 2 points.
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HappyLappy Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 3:42 pm
@Dominick, yup, just hate to see Quick’s GAA go up. So much for the shutout talk earlier in the 3rd.
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Dominick Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 3:44 pm
@HappyLappy, Quick had to remind everybody what it looks like to misread what to do with the puck every once in a while.
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Colin Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 3:46 pm
@HappyLappy, That’s why you should never say the “S” word.
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HappyLappy Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 3:51 pm
@Colin, I warned everybody, but they kept using it, lol
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 3:43 pm
@Dominick, It was an astounding 50 minutes…fortunately they didn’t panic when it got out of hand.
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DaveinSD Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 3:49 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Ditto on the first 50 mins of play, last 10 mins absolute garbage!
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I guess Stoll got traded to Avs? he did score the 3rd goal lol
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2 points is 2 points. the questions is what does DL have up his sleeve before monday.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:03 pm
@oldthunder, i know seems he might have something
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DesertKing Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 7:24 pm
@oldthunder,
Maybe an arm with an elbow?
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Great that we win, Sure..
But I can’t be happy about it.
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McDonalds Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 3:42 pm
@Tmik,
???? Two powerplay goals and a complete fluke. I’m quite pleased with this game
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Jonathan Quick should be fined every time he leaves the crease. The end.
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Scot Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 3:43 pm
@regulate,
Thank you. I’m glad it’s not just me. My gosh is he bad away from his net.
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DodgersKings323 Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 3:45 pm
@regulate, By the end of his career he might have a blooper reel of his own……
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Dominick Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 3:47 pm
@DodgersKings323, By the end of this season.
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McDonalds Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 3:48 pm
@DodgersKings323,
LMAO god that would be hysterical to watch
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McDonalds Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 3:48 pm
PLEASE someone make one
Dilapidus Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:09 pm
@regulate, Maybe 20 push ups, right there on the ice!
He got sloppy with a four goal lead and he deserved to lose his shutout. HOWEVER… that moment aside, he has been much much better with that stuff lately.
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OneTimer Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 6:13 pm
@Dilapidus,
Two-man advantage blew the shut out.
FTFY.
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Goring 19 Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:25 pm
@regulate, should he be on a leash to the goalpost? lol
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YoBro Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 5:48 pm
@Goring 19, Or a shock collar! I’ll hold the remote!OK OK I’ll pass it around. 1 period each.
Go Kings
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You da man rich! Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 9:20 pm
@YoBro, can I get dibs on overtimes?
Not a strong finish, but it never really appeared to be in doubt.
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Always gonna be a nailbiter.
That’s the team we are…
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Wow. Kings keep doing what it takes to win but it just doesn’t feel like they will be able to hang with the top teams come playoff time. Something needs to change on that PP.
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the_guv Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 6:55 pm
@Hockey101, You said it man. What will it take for shooting to be a part of our PP strategy?
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Nice W!!!! Still have a game in hand on Yotes & Sharks. 3rd place in the conferance is in our own hands. Keep putting up points and it is ours!!! Bring on the Wings!!!! Way to go Kings. GO KINGS GO!!!
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I like the win -who cares if we didn’t get the shutout -we won and we can say we were lucky they did not show up to beat us today. We need to think ahead. Always ahead.
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Boy that sure turned into a nailbiter. But, 2 points is 2 points, and with phoenix dropping two and the kings having a game in hand, those 2 are huge!
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McDonalds Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 3:43 pm
@Bill M.,
I was kind of just laughing the whole time haha. didn’t get too worried
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Well hell we won. Can you guys believe that game
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Doughty spit at Heidi. What an athlete.
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jess Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 3:43 pm
@Slim, lol
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Voice Of Reason Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 3:49 pm
@Slim, He turned his head…
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pr0cess Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 3:52 pm
@Voice Of Reason, well if you noticed he didnt look at her once in that interview, maybe some weirdness going on
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Slim Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 3:54 pm
@Voice Of Reason, Who said chivalry was dead?
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Brian D. Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:39 pm
@Slim, lol
2pts is 2pts,cant play like for RedWings game come monday,
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Please don’t have modano come back until after our game – always was a king killer.
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Ravens Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:00 pm
@Bill M., Tha’s exactly why he WILL be in the game, nothing makes you feel better than a goal or two
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Everyone says, oh its fine we got the win…..I see it different this time of season, when you have a game in control and too loose that fact is a big problem, Quicker fire that puck around the glass all night Mitchell didn’t handle it well why wait for him, move it…..
I have never seen too slower guys then Handzus and Smyth, these guys couldn’t make my oldtimers team with that speed….
Not something to be proud about in the 3rd, Simmonds what gives you the right to take a penalty when has already been called, selfish play that’s it…..
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rick Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 3:50 pm
@Harty,
1) Re: Quick – we won the game.
2) Re: Handzus and Smyth – the Kings wouldn’t be where they are without them.
3) Re: Simmonds – I actually agree with you on this one – but the Kings won….
Enjoy.
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Scot Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:03 pm
@rick,
Handzus and Smyth still find ways to be effective moreso than a lot of guys with speed on this team. Those two are invaluable. Did you not see Zeus breaking up Colorado’s Power Play at the blue line several times, singlehandedly? His game is not to explode with speed into the zone like Ovechkin, if you expect that, then yes, he is slow. But the guy flat out knows how to play the game well. Solid leader.
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Scot Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:03 pm
@Scot,
Apologies, that was a reply to Harty.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:12 pm
@Harty, You’ve got to look at the start, man. They haven’t had a start like that in a couple weeks. I think everyone, including the Avs, knew the game was over. Give up both goals on the 5-on-3, mishandle a puck with less than a minute left…naw, no one expected it. I don’t see it happening if they didn’t build a 4-0 lead to begin with. I’m not down.
Funny thing…I’ve been criticized for my reservations about the last few wins, but this was the first one that really felt like a win in some time.
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Goring 19 Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:29 pm
@Harty, Smitty does his job which is to grow a root at the goal crease, where he gets all his goals. Zeus will probably be gone next year for the second coming of Braydon Schenn. Quick has no business going behind the net.
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And now the wait begins….who will take the ice for the Kings come Monday night???
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jess Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 3:48 pm
@rick, halpern and modin? LOL
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Dominick Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 3:52 pm
@rick, Same team today I hope. Maybe switch Westy. Any trade that might happen won’t bring a player into the fold till March 3rd against the Yotes at the earliest.
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jayhay Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:03 pm
@rick, Moller call up
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We’ll take the two points but that was both sloppy and lucky. And luck will only get us so far. Get a LW, fix the PPP, either forbid Quick to leave the crease or get him puck handling lessons, and get The Big Red Dog some fighting lessons.
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Trade will happen Sunday night. No sooner.
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Ok we are now one of the better teams in the league. Let us all forget the Past, stay in the Now, so our future is Destiny. We are playing the kind of Hockey that we all knew we could. If we keep this Edge and continue to skate hard good things are in store. The Aves didn’t give us much till the end, but we kept our heads, didn’t panic and won. Monday will be tough with the Red Wings, but they have goaltending problems and we are at home. Thing is, we must keep our EDGE. Keeping our EDGE should be our motto from here on out. Good win, now let’s go get some Wings!!!!!!!
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crashin' da net Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 3:58 pm
@kinginsaltlake, that’s my point – we are not one of the better teams in the league. We are not as good as our points and standing suggest. We will cave quickly if we make the PO’s if we do not make some fundamental changes – starting with a left winger and the PPP.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:14 pm
@kinginsaltlake, The Avs announcers were slobbering all over them…especially Doughty, Kopitar and Quick. They agreed (oddly) the Kings need a #2 centerman more than a left winger (I disagree.)
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crashin' da net Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:32 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, and I agree with you on that one.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 7:31 pm
@kinginsaltlake,
Heard you on the post-game radio show. Nice plug for the Insider!
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The RED WINGS?
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Jonathan Quick- My God, will this kid ever learn how to properly handle the puck??!!!??
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pr0cess Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 3:56 pm
@KindSir, better then bernie kicking out rebounds all night…
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Dominick Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:02 pm
@KindSir, To be fair, he hasn’t had a really bad OOOPS! momment for a little while, and the other goals weren’t softies, so just have to except it and hope he continues to work on it.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:09 pm
@Dominick, i agree he only human cant always save puck all the time
Agree with u
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:15 pm
@Dominick, That, and he hardly even played in this game…those are the times goaltenders often don’t look sharp.
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KindSir Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:16 pm
@Dominick, I didn’t mind the other goals, he couldn’t even see the puck, but you have to admit the guy is one of if not the worst puckhandling goaltenders in the league. It just puzzles me why he still has trouble with it.
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lvkingaholic Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:20 pm
@KindSir, he who hesitates is lost………..
Jason4Kings Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:23 pm
@KindSir, True, but I wouldn’t sit him over it. Without Quick this year we’d be in big trouble. Wonder what Hextall thinks.
why do i have a stinky feeling that Moller will be part of sum trade package
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this is not a knock on hammond, i think he’s just being kind but, i wouldnt exactly say that stastny “forced the puck away from quick.” more like quick just gave it away, like hes done many times this season. it seems like he touches the puck THEN starts thinking about what to do with it as opposed to knowing what hes gonna do before he even goes after it.
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Jason4Kings Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:12 pm
@blahblah, Funny, I thought the same thing when I read that.
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Just watched interview with Burke.
He gives straight answers,right to the point.
Polar opposite of Lombardi.
Interesting!
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Raitis Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:11 pm
@Slim, How’s his team doing ?
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408kingsfan Reply:
February 27th, 2011 at 8:22 am
@Raitis, Ha Ha
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Slim Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:15 pm
@tellmeY, He might be a self promoter but he makes
moves to better his team. He’s done a good job this year.
You can’t possibly deny that.
Not a dl hater. Just a simple observation.
Calm dowm I’m on your side.
Yikes, A little touchy or what?
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threepwood Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:32 pm
@Slim,
Burke may have done a good job this year, but he ensured that the Bruins will be Cup contenders for years to come with the Kessel trade last year…
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:17 pm
@tellmeY, I don’t think that’s very fair either. Lombardi doesn’t hold back–he’s just not Mr. Soundbite. His soundbites come out of rounds and rounds of Q&A, rather than being prepared in advance.
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gmo Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:45 pm
@tellmeY,
im a KINGS SUPORTER AND DL SUPPORTER but DL is not one of the best gm’s in the league sorry….how many cups does he have as a gm?he is good thoou
go kings go
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nykingfan Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 5:51 pm
@gmo,
Whatever moves he makes or doesn’t make..lets say the Kings win the cup this year…does that make him a better gm than he is right now?
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Choralone Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:49 pm
@Slim, I don’t care what kind of answers he gives, I wouldn’t want him as our GM.
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Slim Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 5:20 pm
@Choralone, Wow. this thread got all chopped up and some postings were
deleted. Somehow my answer now comes lower in this thread.
My point was that when interviewed they are completely different animals.
I don’t want him to be our GM or care how the Leafs are doing.
I just pointed out the media skills.
People please don’t be in such a rush to be haters.
I love OUR Kings..
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grateful for the win, 2 points and the all that. now, please, please, please DL, no trading Schenn. period!!! Nash isn’t going to be moved, nor is any other top 12 talent, so no reason to get crazy. Schenn is quickly becoming the best player in the world NOT in the NHL. and he’s ours. please keep it that way.
especially with Lokti’s health becoming somewhat of a question mark. i dont want to put that label on him, but we are talking 2 season ending injuries in 2 years of professional hockey. i’m not sure if Lok came back to play in the playoffs late last year for MAN, but you know what i’m saying.
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kinginsaltlake Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:05 pm
@jayhay, Lokti being hurt means Moller will get the call up. Unless we make the big trade.
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mckinggolf Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 5:14 pm
@jayhay, Yes, please DL do not trade Schenn. We will need Schenn next year. Yes we need a LW1 and someone the likes of Hemsky or Penner would be a nice addition, but not at the cost of losing Schenn. Adding one of those types of players will help us this year, yes. Even if we add one of them we will not win the cup this year. But adding one of them and then having Schenn next year will make us next year big time cup contenders. Give up a 1st rd pick and a top D prospect for Penner. That is all I would do this year.
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Wow just wow
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I thinks the Kings do this to keep the games interesting. It’s a TM secret. We Score, then 30 seconds later let them score. OR We go up 3-0 then let them get 2 goals. The man is a Genious cause come Playoff time, teams will think they can pull that on us, But we wont let em……we’ll get the last laugh!!!!!!
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Dominick Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:10 pm
@MrMister, Yes TM sprung his trap perfectly. He only wants the goal differential to go up 1 goal at a time, so that no one suspects how dominating we really are till it’s too late.
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number 6 Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 5:01 pm
@Dominick,
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it was a a good win and awful last ten mins
Didnt know what Quick was thinking btu oh well he a good Goalie he only human
PP was crapy yea we score 2 times on it but the two 5 on 3 should of been goals
does anyone agree with me that Doughty and JJ need to be split everytime they on the PP together they dont get the job done always shooting the puck wide when Martinez hits players that front of the net or hits the Goalie just dont get it
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deepwater Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:24 pm
@KingsFanFTW, I am totally sick with these guys slowly skating around looking for one-timers. Yeah, maybe one squeezes through once in awhile…but overall they won’t go far without improving the result. Bounce the puck in and get the scramble in front. Johnson? How many times does he even hit the net?
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YoBro Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 5:56 pm
@deepwater, One timers???? IF they shot one timers, I guarantee they’d score more.
Go Kings
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 10:14 pm
@YoBro, i like that but they not even hitting the net no where close to it
rexmundi Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:43 pm
@KingsFanFTW, no, they have no direction from the coaching staff. no creativity no confidence. plus, zues and smyth? really?
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 10:13 pm
@rexmundi, true on that
But then again They always been messing up on every shot they always shoot wide nothing gets to the net when it does because it was tip by Symth that good
but cant always tip it if way to high or way to far
yea i agree on Symth and Zues together they should get splited up but i also say get JJ and doughty spilt to they nto creating anything
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there is no excuse not to score on the 5 on 3′s…ARGGGGGG..Especially 2 of them! Colorado scored on theirs and then their 1 mand advantage after that….r u serious? It just infuriates me to no end!!! I can’t breathe when I watch this team have those advantages and they don’t MOVE!!! This will kill a team in the playoffs….
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Jason4Kings Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:15 pm
@tellmeY, I know. It’s Kopitar, like he’s glued to his spot. Guess no one is perfect.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:21 pm
@Jason4Kings, yea but its also Doughty and JJ together they always shoot the puck wide 90% out of the time
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Pesus Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 5:09 pm
@tellmeY, Who the hell puts 3 guys on the blue line? Hello TM ur advantage is 3 guys down low. If ur killing a 5 on 3 ur hoping the other teams take point shots. So what do we do, take turns taking point shots. That is pee wee hockey at best.
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Now what do I do for the rest of the day?
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Jason4Kings Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:16 pm
@Dominick, I’m at Starbucks. Celebration latte.
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Slim Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:23 pm
@Dominick, I’m gonna watch the other western conference teams lose..
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FiG17 Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:28 pm
@Slim,
All one of them? Busy night.
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Slim Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:38 pm
@FiG17, I live in the fast lane.
Won’t really affect us either.
kinginsaltlake Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:40 pm
@Dominick, Sleep till we hear about a trade.
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I’m actually really glad that breakdown happened. Don’t get me wrong, I would have loved the solid 4-0 victory that the first 50 minutes of the Kings’ game deserved, but I think that last ten minutes was humbling. We all know that they’ve struggled with issues of overconfidence. It’s better to go into the locker room at the end of the game remembering that it takes hard work to win instead of an “all we do is win” attitude. Better their egos were deflated a bit tonight instead of Monday night against Detroit.
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Jason4Kings Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:17 pm
@FiG17, I agree. I want them fighting for the win every second, that’s how the playoffs will be.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:21 pm
@Jason4Kings, total agree with u
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:19 pm
@FiG17, I like that take.
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threepwood Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:37 pm
@FiG17,
Concur 100%.
They outclassed Colorado, but the game ended up being close.
Best of both worlds — 2 points and some humble pie that the coaches can work with them on…
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nykingfan Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 5:48 pm
@FiG17,
Not a bad take at all. I was thinking the same thing.
Gives them reason for focus, which they probably didn’t need going against Detroit, but you never know.
Certainly gives the coaches something to kick the ego’s down a little!
2 pts is all that matters.
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as blutto from animal house would say……….. drink heavily
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oldthunder Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:26 pm
@lvkingaholic, “fat drunk and stupid is no way to go through life son…”
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CB14 Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:33 pm
@oldthunder, “TOGA, TOGA” LOL
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Did you guys hear me on Kings talk. I gave a shot out to everyone on The Insider. They say the Kings are going to get a veteran with some experience. I think Moller would be a good player for us. I guess we are not going to miss Strum. Marco tried, just dosn’t have it. He was a gamble anyway. Hope he does well, but doubt it. Penner is the best guy out there. Is he the answer? I think the team we have now is awesome, so let’s just see what happens.
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Brian D. Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:42 pm
@kinginsaltlake, Please not Penner, another big, slow(er), true 3rd liner type not wanted….
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Shotongoal Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:43 pm
@kinginsaltlake, heard the shout out but they still need a goal scorer.
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lvkingaholic Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:54 pm
@kinginsaltlake, who in the hell is this strum guy???? did i miss something…lol
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puck73 Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 5:05 pm
@kinginsaltlake, How are ya Charlie?
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kinginsaltlake Reply:
February 27th, 2011 at 3:06 pm
@puck73, Now you know my name. I’m still planning on coming out in April. Hopefully work picks up.
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can we dress 2 goalies instead of 3 forwards? one stays behind the net to handle the pucks.
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lvkingaholic Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:55 pm
@Newf, i think quick does it on purpose just to piss us off……….
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Any win is a good win to me. Two points is the only thing that matters at the of regulation. I’m focused on Monday already. Go Kings Go!
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I’m sorry but I am kinda of upset over this Sturm thing still. I feel like he should be in a kings uniform.
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I’m watching the other games going right now on Centerice or whatever it’s called.
Switching back and forth between games and now I’ve heard a couple
of times from other commentators that Brad Richards is coming to Kings.
I know it’s all speculation but does make one ponder.
What would we give up if it’s true?
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Shotongoal Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 5:10 pm
@Slim, IMO lower prospect n 2-3 rd pick if its not a sign and trade. Top prospect NOT named Schenn n a 1st rounder if it is a sign n trade type deal.
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Subby Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 5:12 pm
@Slim, Schenn, and Waynetrain.
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Subby Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 5:13 pm
@Subby, Not that I want that to happen but thats all we are willing to give up. DL said that Schenn is tradeable just not likely. Wayne is tradeable sadly. JJ is even tradeable.
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outsider Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 5:16 pm
@Subby, I guess Schenn, but not Simmer…
Jason4Kings Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 5:16 pm
@Subby,
Way too much. He wouldn’t trade one of them alone for Richards, being a UFA.
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Shotongoal Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 5:17 pm
@Subby, no way its Schenn. Please we are NOT talking Rick Nash!
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Subby Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 5:20 pm
@Shotongoal, alright well then whats it gonna be. I just dont see what there is to trade. I dont want to trade anyone we have besides maybe Westy and Poni lol
Shotongoal Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 5:33 pm
@Subby, then I guess you don’t want them to improve for the playoffs. They will not go far in the playoffs without another proven scorer. I have no problems giving up Simmonds for a quality goal scorer or a rent a player goal scorer. Don’t be in love with players, be in love with the idea of competing for the Cup! Got to give up somnething to get something, but you don’t give up the future for a rent a player. I think they can swing something that can give them the scoring help they need without ruining their team chemistry or killing their future chances.
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With any scoring in their 5-on-3 advantages, this game would’ve been put away much earlier than it was. The PP must be fixed and I’m not sure Kompon has any solutions.
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poe Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 6:08 pm
@Bruce, 2 days ago, Murray said the PP was good. LOL..The Avs scored on their 5 on 3 because they had 2 guys screening the goalie. What a novel idea, Kompon
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I doubt we’re talking Richards. He’s a rental player. It would be idiotic to trade roster players for an injuried rental player.
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I would describe that as a dominating performance in even strength play that was mired by flaccid power play efficiency (despite the trickler) and an embarassing last several minutes. There is no justification whatsoever for a 4-0 game ending up 4-3. None. The Avs are broken and battered franchise in more ways than on the scoreboard.
Quick’s puck handling skills remind me of the kid who passed up through the public school system w/out learning how to read. It’s really remarkable that he’s made it this far with such a glaring handicap. It’ll cost us big one day.
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What I think is completely neurotic is benching Lokti with Kings being 13-3-3 when he’s on the ice, shipping him to the minors, activating Sturm to take his place, and then cutting Sturm.
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Jason4Kings Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 6:38 pm
@Poorman,
I agree with you, but it’s probably time we let it go. I’m happy we’re winning, that’s the most important thing.
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Poorman Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 7:23 pm
@Jason4Kings, agreed. They’re doing great. It’ll be interesting to see what kind of trade DL makes.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 7:49 pm
@Poorman,
3-1 since Lokti sent down.
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puck73 Reply:
February 27th, 2011 at 12:43 am
@DesertKing, Jimmy “poorman” Trenton gets squelched by the Desert King!
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Shenn is a good junior player and will be a dynamic NHL player in roughly three years? Why are we always looking that far into the future. I say trade him while he is worth something.
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