Andrei Loktionov suffered an injury to his left shoulder last night while playing for Manchester and is scheduled to have an MRI on Sunday. As posted last night, Monarchs coach Mark Morris told the Union-Leader newspaper that he fears Loktionov will be out for the rest of the season.
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Sending good vibes towards Lokti..
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Good luck Lokti. We are all pulling for you.
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Great time for Sturm to get claimed. Time to work the phones.
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Another shoulder injury? Wow…this kid is not built for the rough and tumble. He’s already an ‘outside’ player who gets knocked over every time he’s in traffic, and now to have another serious shoulder injury could be the nail in his coffin.
Hate to say it, but we should have held on to Cammy. He’s a smaller guy like Lokti, but built tougher and is the sniper we’re now missing on the Kopi line!
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Ari Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 9:49 am
@Mucker, Agreed
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tantrum4 Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 9:56 am
@Mucker,
Too bad we didn’t have the option to hang on to Cammy since he said he was going to try free agency no matter what.
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Dominick Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 10:05 am
@tantrum4, I think he was wanting to test the waters because he new the Kings were going to low ball him. He still had another year left to make a deal, but instead of trying to work something out, and maybe trade him at the following deadline, DL decided to trade him for a higher spot in the draft, and so far thats worked out better than any left wing so far. Cammi has 163 points as a left winger since.
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Quisp Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 9:59 am
@Mucker,
All due respect, that’s an over-reaction. The most you can say is he has had shoulder problems. This is, of course, the other shoulder. Some athletes (and humans in general) have so-called loose shoulders. This is correctable by surgery, and in fact the shoulder can be tightened up so that it’s better than new. If, it turns out, we’re talking about that kind of shoulder injury.
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wavesinair Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 10:13 am
@Quisp, I tried to find if it was his right or left shoulder that was repaired last time…you know it was the right for sure?
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Quisp Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 10:54 am
@wavesinair,
Yeah. Only because I can picture the play so clearly in my mind. But let me google… yes, right shoulder.
KC23 Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 10:40 am
@Mucker, Yeah. Loved the kid, great skill, but just not built for the heavy play of AHL/NHL.
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BobKnob Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 10:12 pm
@Mucker,
Don’t the Kings have a S&C coach? Oh wait, we have Tim Adams. FML
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deano now has to do something. way to go dean-o!
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it looks like that will be two big injuries in consecutive years…best wishes for a speedy recovery to lokti…
well, deano, what’s next…???
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This is awful. Lokti seems like a great kid. Loses his dad this year. Now another injury.
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THEROCKNROLL80S Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:53 am
@Steve S., I’m
totally with you.
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tough year for Lokti
Now what we going to do to game time Sturm wasnt supposed to get claimed or no one thought he would but Caps took him so i guess call up Moller :/
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Deke'r Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 10:06 am
@KingsFanFTW, Looks like we’ll be seeing Clune soon….maybe they ought to give Holloway a shot?
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LVKINGS88 Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:24 am
@Deke’r, That;s what I’ve been thinking,he’s a left wing second in goals I think,decent size,why not give him a try-out.
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is the left shoulder the one that got seperated last year?
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dahack11 Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 10:01 am
@jayhay,
that’s my question too…
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Quisp Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 10:55 am
@jayhay,
no.
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jayhay Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
@Quisp, thank you
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At least the Kings are playing short handed today instead of Monday.
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KFII Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 9:57 am
@HappyLappy, I read this blog enough to know some fans have been asking for Peter Harold to be played so now perhaps we’ll see him in the line up tonight.
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HappyLappy Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 10:04 am
@KFII, yeah, only problem is he’s got to be very rusty. Short term, PH won’t hurt us and is responsible on defense. I think they will put Whiskey in because he’s got a couple games under his belt.
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So we send down Loki to put in Sturm but then waive him to clear up room. Not too long later Sturm is a Crapital and Loki is in the hospital. What the puck is this!?
There has to have been a more logical move.
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Paul G Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 10:01 am
@Subby, The more logical move would of been to ship Alec Martinez down since he is not eligible for waivers, and then play Davis Drewiske for the 2 games that Martinez would miss (Colorado and Detroit)after Feb 28, Lombardi can then recall Martinez even if LA gains additional players due to a trade since the roster limit expands after trade deadline.
does that mkae sense or did I miss something?
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CB14 Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 10:58 am
@Paul G, You missed the fact that Martinez wouldn’t even have to be sent down yet. He could be sent down minutes before we made a trade. If he had to be sent down a couple of days before the trade deadline he could have just stayed in LA, or sent to Ontario, CA to practice in the meantime. I agree with you we shouldn’t have put Sturm on waivers.
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jess Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 10:08 am
@Subby,
You are right! Are we certain the federal government doesn’t have a hand in this? Next thing you know the club will start sending social security checks to dead people.
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Player-X Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 10:13 am
@jess, they have to get the checks to the dead people, other wise the dead people can’t vote…
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jess Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 10:27 am
@Player-X,
There must be a lawyer out there who represents dead people’s right to vote…. Federal mandate: every coffin to be fitted with a lever which goes straight to the white house:)
Paul G Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 10:10 am
@Subby, The more logical move would have been to send Alec Martinez to the AHL since he does not have to go thorugh waivers since he is not waiver eligible.
To replace Martinez for the 2 games he would miss (Colorado today and Detroit on Monday)Davis Drewiske could have been paired with Matt Greene (like e has been in the 2 previous games)
Then after the trade deadline, even if LA gains additional players due to a trade, the team coud call up Martinez since the roster limit is expanded after the trade deadline (feb 28)
thats just my suggestion
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Tough luck Lokti but we’ll see you around for sure.
Isn’t this the same shoulder as last time??
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Quisp Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 10:57 am
@crashin’ da net,
no.
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Just hurry up and trade some Manchester players to the Blue Jackets for Nash so he can come play today. I can dream cant I?
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gmo Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 10:06 am
@chuckrocks,
can i join your dream lol
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jess Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:22 am
@chuckrocks,
That would be amazing
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Send the guy down and he was one of the best player on the road….. What is this guys smoking? Oh wait.. he just missed shuffle the lines at least gave himself a chance for more shuffles, he should work at the tables in Vegas. Sturm is gone it was a great great sign, and let him go for nothing….DL has to sign someone to help the Kings or he should be fired ! Looks like for the kings fan it is now good enough to make the playoffs and exit on the 2nd round, where did the drive go for winning the cup???? When is Brown will turn the C in from his jersey?
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Dave's a Killer Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:00 am
@johnny, Wow! Best player on the road? I gues if you exclude defense, back-checking, face-offs, and staying on your feet, you are right. Fire DL? Come on! Please rein in the emotions a little bit.
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johnny Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:10 am
@Dave’s a Killer, well…. According the media he was the # 2 star of the game before he was send down, just saying, juuuust saying…. DL have not made any great signing yet, just got a bunch of great picks, that is scouting. Let me know when he makes any trades what actually will help the team past 2nd round. Till then just pay his salary. If the kings lucky they will make the playoffs but coming to second round, Hm… get ready to golfing…. The sad part is.. that is OK by the kings fan like yourself, get some drive to win the cup man !!
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Dave's a Killer Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:25 am
@johnny, Perhaps you should just wait until the trade deadline before assuming no trade is made. As far as “no Drive” where did you get that? I care about this team as much as anybody. I just think that the the “Fire everybody” attitude is just getting a little stale and perhaps having a little confidence in this team is more appropriate than blasting every decision made by management. I’m not saying DL and TM are perfect, but things happen and I feel we should judge their response to the present adversity, not what has happened in the past.
johnny Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:43 am
@Dave’s a Killer, that is the thing, the kings fans are waiting for ever. 2 trade would make sense and not give up much is hemsky from the oilers or richards from dallas if he is ok. But DL sitting on his ass for the last 2 years or so, what can you expect ? 1st year GM Yzerman made much better trades in his first year, than DL made here at the kings, may be he was better at san jose with the boston trade, may be, so far he has done no good trade for the kings just good picks… If it goes like this may be Jim fox will be in the lineup…
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Man! Nothing worked out today like I thought it would. I didn’t think Sturm would be claimed, and certainly didn’t think Lokti would get hurt. Hope that’s all the bad news we get today.
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jason Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 10:13 am
@Dominick, just in, Quick is having another baby right before playoffs
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HappyLappy Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 10:15 am
@jason, better than during the playoffs. Bernie can spell him for a game or two.
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Brown/kopitar/simmonds
Smyth/stoll/Williams
Clifford/handz/poni
Richie/Lewis/westgarth(last resort) orPH/Whiskey(has played 4th line this year)
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johnny Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
@Raitis, he he he, if this is the line up and the kings are gearing up for a playoff spot, that is a joke !
6 players are on this list not even an IHL caliber players. DL please get off your ass and bring some players with a little talent and drive to win the cup !
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Loktionov was not a big part of this team thus far this year. He stepped in and did well, but he was not going to be here all year anyway. They want Parse to come back. I hope Harrold does not play tonight. Worthless.
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another popular contributor on this site and i had a conversation recently and he brought up the interesting observation and notion that maybe dl is just a difficult gm to get a trade finalized…brian burke last week mentioned that how gm’s congregate in cliques and usually end up trading with other cronies and managers whom they get along with…of course, i found that statement funny coming from burke, who might be one of the more vilified gm’s out there…and i also found that statement not surprising at all, as human nature probably takes its course in the hockey managerial world as it does most everywhere else…
nonetheless, players are moving around the league earlier and more often this year than last year…and although you never make a deal just to “make a deal”: for reasons like appeasing fans, taking on unneeded payroll, etc., i’m starting to wonder…much like my friend did during our pow wow…that dl is just a hard guy to deal with and that getting a deal done with him is no easy task…
every time RICH has done an interview with dl, his answers can usually make a stenographer weary…i realize that this is pure supposition on my part, but i wonder if other gm’s just don’t want to deal with him because…well…of him…
for the record, i am a dl supporter…most of you know that already…
but i’m starting to wonder out loud that it’s not a systemic problem, but a diplomatic issue plaguing the team…with all the assets this team has, it would be a disappointment if something can’t be done before the deadline to help this team…
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gmo Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 10:31 am
@variable,
very good post ……makes you think hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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jayhay Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
@variable, i would guess then that Rutherford must be near the top DL’s buddy list. Willy trade, JJ trade. trying to think who else he’s dealt with on a couple of occations… there’s the PHI connection, but DL doesn’t really trade with them, just picks pieces off of their tree.
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variable Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 12:56 pm
@jayhay,
the philly connection is well known…and has been discussed on here to the point of diminishing returns…so even if there’s something a brewin’ with them (doubtful), it wouldn’t be much of a story and take us back to more of the same discussion…
edmonton is another trade favorite of ours – both in terms of our history and recent transactions the past few years – so when hemsky’s name comes up, it shouldn’t be that big of a surprise…
but the point i’m trying to make is that everybody around the league knows who we have…i would think that anyone who wants to sell off contracts and talent would call us first based upon what we can facilitate – in all aspects – to get them what they want…
obviously…i don’t know what i don’t know…no, i didn’t stutter…but it could be that the phone(s) is going off every minute and the asking price is way too high and dl won’t budge on his principles…that, in itself, is commendable and is one of the reasons i admire dl’s determination…but could that same unyielding determination be his downfall…?
the ability to negotiate is an excellent skill to have…it varies much differently from the ability to gauge talent and build a team with theories and plans…as important to the numbers game and understanding of what to do, the ability to actually do it – implementation – is what separates the scotty bowmans from the darryl sutters…
and i think we are at the point where one could safely say that dl’s ability to implement the final stages of what needs to be done out here can be scrutinized if…if…he can’t make a measurable impact with the roster before playoff time…
money says that something will happen…
i’m just glad it’s not mine…
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jayhay Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 2:40 pm
@variable, great, interesting take. lots of sense
I’ve seen Bud Holloway play many times. His game is quite similar to Teddy Purcell (who I liked) but he’s not quite as tall & lanky– maybe 6-0, 200. He’s a right-handed left winger, a very dependable player in ECHL and AHL. Good hands, good skater. Did well in the late and in the playoffs last year for the Monarchs.
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holly Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:13 am
@In the Net,
His game is very similar to Teddy’s but with more of a physical edge. Bud is a player who seems to be able to vary his play based on situation, willing to play a rough, grinding game when called for but also able to make the high skill plays that are reminiscent of Purcell.
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LVKINGS88 Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 11:37 am
@holly, I’ve been wondering why we have’nt called him up,isn’t he second on the team with goals scored?,natural left winger,what gives,give the guy a chance.We don’t need Moller and we already tried King,although isn’t he leading the Monarchs in goals?let’s try Bud.
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holly Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
@LVKINGS88, Bud actually leads the team in points and is tied with King for goals with 20 each.
I’m not sure why exactly he hasn’t been called up, if it weren’t for King’s call up, I’d say that it’s because the Kings have been looking at bringing up players that are more firmly on the skill side than a player who is kind of a mix. I hope he does get a shot, even as kind of a progress report type of evaluation. You never really know what is going to happen to a player in the NHL until they actually play in that situation.
@Dave’s a Killer, well…. According the media he was the # 2 star of the game before he was send down, just saying, juuuust saying…. DL have not made any great signing yet, just got a bunch of great picks, that is scouting. Let me know when he makes any trades what actually will help the team past 2nd round. Till then just pay his salary. If the kings lucky they will make the playoffs but coming to second round, Hm… get ready to golfing…. The sad part is.. that is OK by the kings fan like yourself, get some drive to win the cup man !!
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! This cannot be true! Man, we need him in our lineup! He is our second line center!
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Call up Moeller.
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Bubba Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 1:53 pm
@THEROCKNROLL80S, THIS. Love Moller, that kid gives it all and can pretty much play on any line/offensive position.
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It is official lucky will play on the left wing until the kings have a player who can support or score with kopitar. To DL Gary Shuchuk is available can be used on the second line, just do something for god sakes.
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Poor Kid, he just can’t catch a break. Hey Terry, he’s a little more than a “phone call away”, now isn’t he?
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