Here’s how the Kings are expected to line up today, with Kevin Westgarth replacing the departed Marco Sturm…
Richardson-Kopitar-Simmonds
Smyth-Stoll-Brown
Clifford-Handzus-Williams
Ponikarovsky-Lewis-Westgarth
Mitchell-Doughty
Johnson-Scuderi
Martinez-Greene
Quick
we should of call up someone then having westy boo
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Ashykins Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:19 am
@KingsFanFTW, I think Manchester is too far to bring someone in by the game?
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Kingsfanone Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:23 am
@Ashykins,
Agreed, with a 1pm gametime, just not enough time to bring someone from Manchester.
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Bfarm Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:46 am
@Kingsfanone,
yea comon guys! think spatially
the more you know!
Guss Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:20 am
@KingsFanFTW, Westy doesnt have much skillset! But the kid trys hard, i have seen him do a couple good passes! And wat about that breakaway! Lol if he would have scored.. Oh man
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:36 am
@Guss, yea he getting better i got to admit that
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Djspock92 Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
@KingsFanFTW, Harrold > Westgarth
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Claim D.J King! Dump Westie…
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Miller29 Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:44 am
@kngfan004, I’ll second that. Motion to complete transactions accepted.
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Casper Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:44 am
@kngfan004,
Why? So we have a new enforcer you can complain about?
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LA67 Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
@Casper, hee hee….
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kngfan004 Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 3:59 pm
@LA67, Did you see todays fight against a washed up Koci? Another “L” for Westie! To have someone on the bench to keep your skill playeres from cheap shots and being run at is certainly worth the 550k a year they are wating on Westgarth….Not to mention the cost of stiches!
Is this a 12:05 game?
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SimiKingsFan Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:27 am
@39scars, It’s a 1:00pm game.
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id rather put Lewis with Kopi and the 4 th line be Poni-Richardson-Harold
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Lime Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:01 pm
@Paul G, Interesting take. I’d like to see for a shift or two maybe.
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Cynic Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
@Paul G, I disagree here although I’d like to hear your opinion why. Richie is plenty fast and he and Simmer are deadly on the forecheck. THis allows Kopi to play the f3 both ways and it suits his game better.
Lewis in 51 games is 2G 4A 6Pts and a -11. He’s not as effective on the wing as Richie. Lewis has been pretty decent defensively, but with those states, I shudder to think what Oscar Moller could have done in those 51 games.
Just my opinion.
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Djspock92 Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
@Cynic, I agree I wish we could’ve seen more of Moller this season but Lewis does a great job on the PK.
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I like it. It also moves Richardson to first line and Clifford to third line. More playing time for the guys I like.
I give credit for the Kings taking a chance on Sturm. He is a first class player, but it was too much to expect him to be in first class form after the knee injury. When it was apparent he was not going to be that type of player to help out this year, they had to let him go and bring in someone new or someone from the Kings system.
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LAPD line Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:31 am
@BluLiner,
Richardson belongs on the 4th line… Westgarth belongs in the press box, or farther away….. 1st line LW should be….. ok, so I haven’t got all the answers…
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jason Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:35 am
@LAPD line, lol i agree… No one believes me but poni can play LW on #1 line. Richardson +/- sucks and hes been given chances to get it up… I think harold should be on wing instead of westgarth.. And the coaches should have called up moller once they put Sturm on waivers… That would be the wise move…
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Dave's a Killer Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:47 am
@jason, I believe you. Poni has played really well lately and increasing his minutes might not be a bad idea. Westgarth, on the other hand, …….
ColoKingFan Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:40 am
@BluLiner, Richardson is perfect for this game on the first line, are you kidding me? have you seen the way he plays against colorado?!?!?!
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lak_ftw Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:44 am
@ColoKingFan,
agreed, 4 goals in two games
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LAPD line Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:58 am
@ColoKingFan,
I don’t really have a problem with Richie on the first line for this game only, especially since we are forced to shuffle that line again anyway, and he does play well vs the Avs. In general, though I think Richardson is ideally a 4th liner.
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ColoKingFan Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:04 pm
@LAPD line,
I’ve thought a move was coming all along, Dean is just playing leverage to act like they aren’t desperate but lets face it, scoring is the issue and no one in MAN is going to fix that. He put Sturm on waivers and sent Lokti to MAN to give the Kings roster flexibility so you have to think something is coming (whether that something is Tim Connelly or Brad Richards, well thats anyones guess). I just hope that with the Caps claiming Marco and Lokti getting hurt that Dean’s bluff hasn’t been called and the Kings are going to have to give up Schenn to get a FWD.
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I like this lineup a lot actually. Very gritty, and as we all know, grit is a necessity in the playoffs.
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Djspock92 Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
@Eric, I guarantee you, Westgarth will not see a minute of ice time after the regular season is over.
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What a downgraded line-up from the Minnesota game. Waiving Sturm has to be part of a trade plan…..if not, terrible terrible terrible….Did I mention this was a terrible move?
I just hope we can somehow eek out a win against Colorado… Quick is going to have to be very good.
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ColoKingFan Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:47 am
@LAPD line,
“eek out a win against colorado” who have lost 13 of their last 15 games… if the kings lose today it will be shameful on a lakers losing to cleveland level.
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LAPD line Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:50 am
@ColoKingFan, Kind of like losing to the Islanders? I havent done the numbers, but i’ve got to believe the Kings record vs winning teams is much better than their record vs losing teams. Sure feels that way at least.
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ColoKingFan Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:52 am
@LAPD line, the islanders were on a 4-game winning streak when the kings lost to them… the avs are in a tailspin.
Dave's a Killer Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:52 am
@ColoKingFan, I think LAPD is correct. Unfortunately, the Kings seem to play these kind of games with a little less effort while the opponents always step it up. I’m glad Quick is in there.
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nykingfan Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:47 am
@LAPD line,
It’s a terrible move only in 20/20 hindsight.
How was DL to know that Lotki would suffer a season ending injury hours later?
The crystal ball must not have been working.
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LAPD line Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:53 am
@nykingfan, If he was waiving Sturm to bring back Lokti, I will give him a pass. I am also waiting to see what the trade deadline brings us before passing judgement on the move. As I said, I am really hoping this was the first part of some trade plan.
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nykingfan Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:03 pm
@LAPD line,
I would think the safety net behind the waiving of Sturm was bring back Lotki.
Lucky Luke Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:51 am
@LAPD line, unreserved approval
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I hope Handzus pulls his head out. His play has been pretty bad, as of late.
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jonsey Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
@ColoKingFan, A stud? No way. Handzus had a couple of good games but he has less than 10 goals on the YEAR. He was a terrible pickup at 4 million a year and is a symbol of the entire DL regime. Pay a guy coming off a big injury for what he used to be able to maybe do. Oh dang, he didn’t live up to expectations. Keep drinking because there isn’t enough cool aid for everyone. Handzus is like a bad movie playing in slow motion and just when you think you’ll see a boob it speeds up so you miss it.
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ColoKingFan Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
@jonsey, there are things you can’t quantify in this game. He isn’t a sniper, but he makes the right play and the smart play every time, and he’s terrific in his own end. Also, I think Kool-Aid is spelled with a K, lol.
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AZ King Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
@jonsey,
Once again, a fantasy hockey type of comment. There is more to hockey than numbers on a score shett.
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ColoKingFan Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:46 pm
@AZ King, Well said.
BobKnob Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 9:57 pm
@AZ King,
Very true. This is not a static sport like baseball that is pretty easily quantified. Very little of what a player does during a shift can be quantified in a meaningful way.
Bfarm Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
@ColoKingFan, its justin williams who has been questionable
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last chance for westy to make noise and play his role. hes more than comfortable taking on koci and maybe he can land a check tonight. blissfully optimistic in him tonight!
go kings go!
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BluLiner Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:41 am
@nickdoh, Dont wait to watch until tonite or you will miss the game, haha.
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nickdoh Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:46 am
@BluLiner, hahaha, afternoon!!*
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And once again Kopi’s line suffers…i mean, i know about all the moves the Kings made during last few years and i’m ok with them, but COME ON, get him some quality linemates, figure something out…:)
Lets go Kings!
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Cynic Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
@kopifan(from hfboards), It’s cool you’re a Kopi fan, I think we all are, but Kopi is still not playing to his potential and it should not matter on the whole who he is playing with. Look at Patrick Marleau of the Sharks. Last season he was a BEAST playing with Heatley and Thornton. This season, plaing with the same guys, he’s not even close to last season’s work.
What happened?
Kopi has to learn to do things on his own FIRST and utilize his lilnemates to enhance what he already does. Then and ONLY then will he be the 6.8 millin dollar man we are paying for.
He’ll get there, but now would be a good time to arrive.
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tornado12 Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
@Cynic, last year was contract year for Marleau…funny how that happens (except for Fro)
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CB14 Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
@Cynic, Marleau was in a contract year. He played great for one year, got his contract, now he’s back to playing the way he use to play. 2nd line center material. 20-30-50 material
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I’m predicting the 3rd line gets the most points.. Williams is a #1 liner playing against other teams 3rd liners.. This may actually work.. We have 3 lines with at least 3 talented scorers. Westy looked better last game he played but harold can fit for us if we need. Harold could be in for westy in my opinion.
Actually, put harold on D and let martinez play LW with kopitar lol
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Can anyone thing of a worst 1st line in the league right now? Me neither.
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nykingfan Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:49 am
@tantrum4,
and yet somehow without a stud LW all season, the Kings remain in the 5th place?
ps..if they score a couple, would you change your mind?
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Cynic Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
@tantrum4, How about the one we’re currently playing today?
David Jones-Paul Stastny-Ryan Stoa
Not exactly tearing it up this season. Ryan Stoa? And you’re worried about Richardson?
Count your blessing dude…
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ColoKingFan Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:44 pm
@Cynic, ^
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Brad Richardson nets at least 1 goal and 2 points today… I’d bet cash on it.
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matt343 Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:52 am
@ColoKingFan, richardson does always play good agaisnt the avs hat trick earlier this season he always has a chip on his shoulder when playin the avs
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ColoKingFan Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 1:29 pm
@ColoKingFan, theres 1 point.
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I can’t help not to think the Kings only have one clear first-line forward in Kopitar, and maybe Williams. I fear come playoff time (provided they make it) that won’t be enough.
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jess Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:53 am
@W,
I would be very surprised if something didn’t happen by monday to address this issue.
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LAPD line Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:04 pm
@jess,
How much would you guys be willing to give up to pry Rick Nash out of Columbus? Can you imagine Kopitar, Williams and Nash on a first line? Quick, Doughty and Kopitar would be off limits for me, but beyond that I would have to consider giving up any two prospects, plus any 1 starter. Too much? Not enough? I make no claims to be even an armchair GM, but i would really love to see Nash come here.
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jess Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:08 pm
@LAPD line,
Oh man I say bring back Brucce McNall and let him pull a Rolls Royce out on the ice for NASH in front of the entire audience (meanwhile begging borrowing and stealing behind the scene) to get’er done!! Hells yeah this is LA baby!
art Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:44 pm
@LAPD line,
Schenn, 2011 1st Rd pick, Hickey, Simmonds would be a good start to negotiations, but probably not enough to get the deal done. We have the cap space now. Nash would be the perfect fit.
Scot Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:48 pm
@LAPD line,
I’d trade Schenn for him. Schenn, Richardson, Voynov, our 1st Round Pick this year, and 2nd Round pick next year. I’d do that. But I’m a fan, not a GM, so Columbus would possibly want more! Maybe our 1st Round pick next year too, rather than our 2nd. Would you do that? Rick Nash cannot be over-valued, he’s a top 10 NHL talent.
Scot Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:50 pm
@LAPD line,
My Richardson might have to be Lewis instead. Re: art, Lombardi might balk at including Simmonds if Schenn is being traded. Just my opinion, but I suppose it is Rick Nash we’re talking about.
It also should be noted that Columbus said he is untouchable. But it is fun to play pretend GM!
Scot Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:53 pm
@art,
Yes, Nash WOULD be the perfect fit. Too good to be true, you know? Gives me wet dreams just thinking about it.
tornado12 Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 1:00 pm
@LAPD line, the only world that is ever happening is in your NHL11 game
jason Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:40 pm
@W, as far as points and experience, smyth-kopi-williams… but if wiliams plays on the 3rd line against other 3rd liners he may put up some points
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How could DL take a chance like that right now with an early game today and no hope of getting saomeone from Manchester for today’s early game? I have my own answer which has to do with his incompetece because I think he planned on having Sturm in today’s lineup.
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jess Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:55 am
@linny,
The only logical answer is that there has to be someone worth it waiting in the wings
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i like it best lineup possible given the circumstances. westgarth did have an ok game the other night better than what ive seen
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Rob Schremp is on waivers. Should the Kings take a chance? he is offensively gifted (57g 157 points in 57 games in OHL). he just hasn’t had a breakout year yet. We need a forward (offensive talent preferred). Take a chance Kings!!
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Scot Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
@Rich,
I don’t think it would be that bad of an idea, but probably won’t happen. I think there’s a decent chance he is claimed by someone.
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Former 1st round pick and point every other game career Rob Schremp is on waivers. Pick him up.
Trade Bernier and a forward to FLA for Vokoun and Booth.
First or second line LW in Booth; insurance in Vokoun.
It’s selfish to keep Bernier locked up without a chance to play. Like what happened to Toskala under Kipper and Nabokov or Kipper under Nabokov.
We don’t need him. Quick is our guy. Quick and Vokoun this playoff year. Then give Vokoun the choice to sign cheap next year or kick him to the curb and sign any number of the other guys who will be around Conklin, etc.
We obviously need offense. We have all year long.
It wouldn’t hurt to carry Schermp around as a dangler / Belanger type guy for insurance and Booth would reaslly help out up front. The guy scored 31 goals at this level and might again.
Richardson was our only option on LW1 tonight?
That’s because we have too many Richardsons and not enough Booths.
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ColoKingFan Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:57 am
@jonsey, i guess the validity of this idea depends on who the fwd is… and richardson is great on line 1 tonight, however, if he’s there against detroit on monday, we got problems.
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Josh N. Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:58 am
@jonsey,
Berniers statistics are by a pretty solid margin better than Quicks in their last 6 games respectively.
Bernier is the future goaltender of this team and if Dean Lombardi trades HIM he deserves to be fired on the spot.
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jason Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:35 pm
@Josh N., I love how quick is a top 5 goalie, he is in his second season, has played in the playoffs, he keeps getting better, hes played over 40 games compared to berniers 15 or whatever and kings fans are still saying bernier is the kings future goalie.. Quick is 25 and bernier is 22 lol… Berniers stats sucked at the beginning of the season when Quick was hot.. All I know is that Quick is the kings future. It would be too chancy to trade Quick and hope bernier does just as well. That being said I think its a waste to have both of them. I think bernier can start but not over a top 5 NHL goalie like quick.
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MustDigCash Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:58 am
@jonsey,
Totally agree. Richardson is TERRIBLE!!! (except at sliding face first into the boards) Why??? Desperately seeking Hemsky or Penner! Please get rid of Brad Richardson, even if he’s the best dressed on the team.
PEACE
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Josh N. Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:00 pm
@MustDigCash,
Richardson is terrible? What are you watching? He’s probably the Kings unsung hero this year. How you can trash a guy that works as hard as he does, and gets as much done as he does is BEYOND ME..
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art Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:51 pm
@Josh N.,
He was probably the unsung hero last year, but just hasn’t been the same player this year. He works hard, but there is no production. He’s not terrible, but we need more from him. He certainly showed all around ability last year. Maybe playing with Kopi will help.
jess Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
@MustDigCash, LOL
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kingsfaninSB Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:05 pm
@MustDigCash,
i would rather have richardson in there over westgarth… richardson/simmonds are chasin down loose pucks which has made a big difference. But yes. now we definetly need to make a move or we are toast… richardson doesnt belong on our first line… make a move DL! i really like penner if he was a king i would be very satisfied
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MustDigCash Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:19 pm
@kingsfaninSB,
Agree with all except for the unsung hero idea! I also just found out that Stoll is better dressed than Richardson, so now he really is useless! Westgarth on the first line would be quite the sight, haha! Is Teddy Purcell available for a 2nd rounder???
Anyway, Sturm would still be a King if Lokti’s injury happened one night earlier. BUMMER!
jason Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
@MustDigCash, I wouldnt say richardson is terrible but hes not that great.. He either scores a hatrick or does nothing. Hes played with top lines but his +/- still sucks because he blows coverages a lot. I think hes good to have around for the 3rd or 4th line but kings need a real #1 LW… That being said all 3 lines have guys that can score so it may work.. I can see the #1 line getting owned by other #1 lines though
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MustDigCash Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
@jason,
True, he’s not terrible but, like you said, at best a 3rd liner. Just frustrated by this whole Sturm/Lokti thing… The first line needs a true playmaker. Hoping against hope they can get one; then this team has a real chance since the other two departments (Goaltending and defense) are as good as any in the league.
now without sturm we just look bad.. better get this trade goin in a hurry… cant count on westgarth down the stretch… im sure TM thinks the same thing
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I feel A big trade for a LW is in the works…Penner?
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NYR traded for McCabe. thats one less team going for Richards (until they shed some cap space). that makes it 4% less expensive (return package wise) to get him. nervous-smiley-face-emticon
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not the worst thing in the world to play Westgarth tonight – Colorado has some bangers.
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Westy is “thick and heavy” so he should be able to smother the life out of the near dead ave’s.
Why am I not at all excited about richardson?
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xeropoint Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:40 pm
@jess, I thought all the ladies loved Richie…
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jess Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:52 pm
@xeropoint,
Nice one buddy:)
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The Kings remain undefeated since Leo from Pico jumped onto ANA’s sinking ship. In spite of the recent “loss” of Sturm, in spite of the addition of Westgarth into the lineup, and in spite of the Kings penchant for sleeping through afternoon matinees (historically), I just don’t see the Kings coming out with anything less than 2 points today. COL has 4 injured defenseman, their goalie has been a sieve all season long and has a 5.00 GAA since he joined the Avs…I mean, this team and franchise is complete mess. We just gotta create the opportunities.
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Sorry, that would be a horrible trade for us. I don’t even know where to begin with your selfish comment. You know this is professional sports right?
I agree about Schremp, but right now there are 19 other teams that would have to pass on him in order for us to even have a chance to claim him.
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AZ King Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
@AZ King,
This was in responce to jonsey’s comment about…
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We need to pick up Penner. Penner-Kopitar-Simonnds will be a sick first line.
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AZ King Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
@Mike in LA,
At least when Penner decides he wants to show up. He’s as inconsitent as Frolov ever was.
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oldthunder Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:51 pm
@AZ King, or Roman Chekmanek…
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tornado12 Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 1:06 pm
@AZ King, he showed up for ANA cup run…
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The State of the Kings: Not Good.
Whatever plan “I’m the smartest guy in the room” Lombardi had to improve the Kings blew up this morning. He took a chance, gambled, by sending Lotki down and putting Sturm on waivers. Both maneuvers have exploded in his face.
Lotki’s only a phnoe call away, if you happen to be calling the hospital. And Sturm will be in the lineup Saturday, true, but wearing a Capitol’s uniform.
No blame here, it’s just really bad Karma. There isn’t time, in my opinion, for slow and methodical Lombardi to move quickly enough to recover, I fear. If anything, we might see another dynamic duo in the Modine/Halprin model. Nothing more.
If someone is having a bad year in the Kings organ-eye-zation it’s Dean Lombardi.
But, not to be outdone, Murray once again installs Westgarth on the 4th line. I politely asked a while back for Rich to ask Murray specifically what advantages the Kings have when Westgarth plays. It appears I missed his answer.
My prediction for this afternoon. Westy does nothing, not even any “enforcing”, and will sit out the 3rd period (as usual) leaving someone else to be double shifted to cover for him. This improves our chances of winning how?
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AZ King Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
@IceGuy,
I would have rather seen Harry come in but, but it was either him or Westy. I don’t think TM really wants Westy in there today, but what else can he do. He can only work with what he has on hand.
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jess Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
@IceGuy,
Wow if that is real, ugh… Geez… Can I stay in candy cane / unicorn land for just a bit longer and wish for nash or iginlia….? (cant spell his name)
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threepwood Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
@IceGuy,
Bad Karma — really?
How about this for “State of the Kings”…
-Currently 5th in the Western Conference
-25 points in last 15 games
-#2 ranked organization by Hockeysfuture.com
-5th youngest team in the league at the start of the season.
-Best young goalie tandem in the NHL.
Man,it sucks to be a Kings fan…
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IceGuy Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
@threepwood,
I was specifically referring to Lombardi’s attempts to improve the team this year – from Kovalsuck to date.
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threepwood Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
@IceGuy,
I get it. People love to complain and nothing happens fast enough.
We live in an instant gratification society.
Either you have faith in this GM or you don’t.
Less than 3 full season removed from us having the lowest total points in the league, how many NHL fan bases would trade places with us on the spot?
jess Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:50 pm
@threepwood,
Wow you should be our PR guy threep –is this up on the kings site? If not it should be.
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TheRussianKing Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 1:01 pm
@threepwood, No one take’s those factoid and stats for granted, but when all of that is in jeopardy because we’re lacking personnel it becomes a problem. It is DL’s responsibility to get this team what it needs, that problem has been the search for a scoring LW and possibly just another scorer/sniper of any position just to improve offense. Well with us losing one today, which I don’t mind as long as there was a back up or contingency plan. I wish he would’ve lined up a trade to coincide with the wave move so that by this morning whether someone claimed Sturm or not we’d still be getting what we need. This is really upsetting to me as a fan, that our management is addressing the issues. And yes, for the rest of the trade market till monday DL will have his back against a wall and buying from the position of weakness. Since he’s so proud and doesn’t like being exploited on his weaknesses, he wont get any serious deals done I suppose (Unless we end up dumping everything into it) i.e Schenn, Simmer, other prospects and more.
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jess Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 1:05 pm
@TheRussianKing,
I would be willing to wager DL has something done already. Would be a bad move to make an announcement before a western conf. game.
Just a thought
threepwood Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 1:35 pm
@TheRussianKing,
Actually I think PLENTY of people take those things for granted and don’t understand or care to understand what had to happen in order to get us in the position we are in as an organization.
DL needs to make meaningful moves – or not make them at all.
The definition of meaningful is a move that gets you closer to a Stanley Cup – not a trade that simply gets us past round one of the playoffs.
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February 26th, 2011 at 1:45 pm
@TheRussianKing, Who said we are lacking Personnel? You did, but you are wrong. What we are lacking is skilled forwards with speed, and we ALL know this, yes even DL, and most importantly (and unfortunately) the other 29 GM’s.
And despite everyone here “knowing” that he is not going to make a meaningful trade all we can do is wait and see. I know everyone here is impatient, but we will know in less than 48 hours……
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February 26th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
@IceGuy, So the Kings are not in good shape even though they have lost only once in regulation in their last 12, DL’s plan has backfired even though we don’t know what it is, TM is trying to compete with DL to get the Kings to lose, playing Westgarth is bad because we have a crystal ball and know he won’t do anything, Westgarth is also useless because someone didn’t answer a question on this blog, and you know for sure DL is not planning a trade to get any players that would help.
Did I miss anything?
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threepwood Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
@HockeyNerd,
Just one thing, the fact that there is ‘no blame’ – only bad karma to explain the King’s ‘woes’…
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HockeyNerd Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 1:53 pm
@threepwood, Forgot that one. “No blame”, then go on to blame DL……
Get em Jaw breaker! I think Westie and Koci will have a heck of a reunion today! Go Kings!!!
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ok i have a prediction, our 3rd line is going to be the top line today. Williams will get 2 points at least. Our 3rd line is going to out class theirs. Mark my words!
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I’m honestly surprised at the number of Richardson related posts on here as opposed to the “oh no not Westgarth” posts
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westgarth for nash straight up
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jess Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
@lostjedi,
Look, -if that bridge is still for sale I have cash in a brief case.. Just wait for me in front of the gretzky statue..
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I think TM has the wool pulled over his eyes. Westward is so slow on the rush, TM believes he’s watching a defensively responsible forward.
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seeing that we playing the Avs, Richie will have a good game lol maybe his last game in a kings uni? As for the trade front,if Deano is gonna bring in a player or 2 of semi or top caliber, which roster players will be gone? IMO Richie,Poni,Zeus,Stoll,Lewis,Drewskie or Martinez are the only roster players i see DL willing to move. If he has no intention of re-signing Williams than we can throw his name in the hat too.
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game on…let’s go kings…!
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The only true left winger on the kings is smyth…why the heck doesn’t tm puthim with kopi!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!
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HockeyNerd Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 1:51 pm
@Ryno, I’ve been wondering that too. Of course then you gotta find a SECOND line LW. Wouldn’t want to be either DL or TM right now, if this team misses the playoffs or makes an early exit I’m sure they’re gone and I really don’t see who would do any better….
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Think Foxy should be a bro and donate some of that hair to BM?
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Just want to explain some things to people who do not know what happens during the game. Terry has played all his player on different lines all season long which gives players a chance to get to know each other. Now I notice Terry looking for match up problems for the oppoent all the time. I see him change lines during the game. What I’m tring to say is this. Kings are hard to depend. Every night it’s a different hero. Don’t complain about the lines. Every night Kings watch video of the oppoents and lines are matches are explored and thats how lines are put together. During the game player tell the coach how he thinks he can go aganist certain guy and be succesful. Kings should be getting some help soon on the trade deadline. Strum is gone. Kings know what they are doing and I’m just a fan who wises they win the cup. I trust everything about the Kings because Dean and Kings coaching staff is going to do what is best for the club.
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Lombardi to talk about Sturm situation during one of the intermissions… obviously won’t reveal anything but will be interesting nonetheless.
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puck73 Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 1:19 pm
@xeropoint, Actually, Lombardi couldnt make it so he is sending @nykingfan in to explain everything! lol
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Bkrs-Bud Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 4:14 pm
@xeropoint, Took a chance it didn’t work moving on next question.
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Don’t forget, West broke Koci’s jaw in the pre season. Koci may seek him out for a rematch!
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They should play some metallica or something when westy throws lol
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KOPITAR!!
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Team looks good today
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Kings wanted Sturm claimed or at least did not care. Why else not wait until after game for waivers. Saves cap money and he was Ronning us any way. Kozun, King or Moller on there way. Trade always possible.
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