The Kings will make a lineup change tonight, with Peter Harrold replacing Kevin Westgarth and playing right wing on the fourth line with Kyle Clifford and Trevor Lewis.
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ALRIGHT HARRY …Bout friggen time!
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BrokeKingsFan Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 6:00 pm
@puck73, Hello, my name is Puck73 and i approve of this message!
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puck73 Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 6:10 pm
@BrokeKingsFan, THANX BROKE!
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BrokeKingsFan Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 6:17 pm
@puck73, no prob. when i saw that post heading i said to myself ” I bet puck had something to say about that” and sure enough…. 1st post.
mcsorleyfan Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 7:28 pm
@puck73, I, too, approve this one; as much as I hope that KW eventually achieves what the organization wants from him. Tonight I am afraid he wouldn’t be able to catch up with anyone to intimidate. Having been the big body in that situation, it’s pretty damned frustrating! That feeling that I’d knock hell out of the guy if he’d only fall down so I could catch him…lol
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KingsGuy Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 10:12 pm
@mcsorleyfan, Should have kept Westie in… HA.
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I like this against the Wings.
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Trade bait, oh wait……
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Good call. No reason at all to have Westy in there against the Wings.
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So no penner?
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SplattDaddy Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 5:57 pm
@Kwvin, Still has to pass physical
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Loskingpride Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 6:03 pm
@Kwvin, has to deal with immigration first
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bluecoconuts Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 6:16 pm
@Loskingpride, I’m actually shocked he has to deal with immigration at all since he still owns a home here in LA. I dunno how it all works, but I’m sure that’ll be done first thing in the morning, if not already. I expect he’ll fly down tomorrow morning, get his physical, and be practicing on Wednesday.
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LAPD line Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 6:21 pm
@bluecoconuts, I’m pretty sure Teubert also has to pass his physical before either player can practice or play with their new team.
bluecoconuts Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 6:26 pm
@LAPD line, that would actually make sense. I’d expect he does his physical tomorrow as well. I don’t see why they’d put it off any. I’m still putting my money on Wednesday.
Kingsfanone Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 6:53 pm
@bluecoconuts,
Apparently because his former employer was Canadien, he needs to get a visa change. His having a home in L.A. has nothing to do with it.
He may or may not be done with all the paperwork by Thursday & be ready to play.
remember “Detroit is not a team you dress an enforcer for…”
Clearly Harold will get a hatrick tonite!!
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Dominick Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 5:57 pm
@Paul G, then ride the pine Thursday.
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Oh great.. what an upgrade
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congrats to Harrold….the man is nothing short of professional…bury one tonight!!
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markisonfire Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 6:08 pm
@launch, At the same time, I’d love to travel the U.S. and make $550k doing it, too! Hard to feel too bad for him!
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launch Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 6:15 pm
@markisonfire, uhhhhh…I don’t feel bad for him….quite the opposite
I get your point, but how many guys would bitch and moan about not playing though??
dude works hard in practice and just waits for his turn…and usually delivers
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Have fun tonight Harrold.
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I like this
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i really do admire mr.harrold.
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The right move. TM obviously has been inspired by DL. Or maybe he just looked at the Wings’ 4th line.
Go Kings! Work their old D hard; bust their center lane drive; make sure at the blue line (both ways); and never fall for the Ref Wings baiting you the penalty calls go only one way.
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OH THANK YOU LAWD. I’ve been having nightmares about Datsyuk literally skating circles around Westgarth.
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WOOHOO! Not the best news of the day…but kinda close!
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Im diggin this move! Not only do i like Peter Harrold but the fact that he is replacing Westgarth just makes it ohhhhhhhhh so much sweeter!
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Wow, –a line change I’m actually stoked on…
–GKG–
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RIGHT ON HARRY!
I’m really stoked for Pete man. Dude has been seriously patient. I hope he buries 2 tonight!
Day just keeps getting better….
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It’s a pretty big day when this isn’t big news.
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Huzzah!
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At this point in the season, does anybody think we need KW in tghe lineup anymore when we play against any team still in the playoff hunt?
My reasoning is this: Any team in the hunt will most likely try to limit even their minor penalties, let alone taking a cheap shot and having the possibility of a major penalty and the possbility of losing a player to a suspension. I think his “deterrent” affect will be limited (as it will in the playoffs), not to mention his ineffective play and the stat I recently saw someone post on here that he is in the bottom 15 in +/- per minutes played.
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jess Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 6:17 pm
@linny, westy has a deterrent affect?
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linny Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 6:25 pm
@jess, LOL…accrding to some, yes, but I’m not in that circle. Not all teamas have a heavyweight and with Cliffy and Simmer hangin around I don’t think Westgarth need suit up for the rest of the seaason.
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jess Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 6:29 pm
@linny,
yeah I don’t want to deal on him too much just seems like he doesn’t fit in the puzzle right now (did he ever?).
linny Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 6:31 pm
@linny, thanks for the replies Jess…much appreciated!
Dominick Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 6:32 pm
@linny,
Wether you realize it or not, there hasn’t been a real need to have him in the line up for a while now.
Hasn’t stopped TM from putting him in the line up yet. Probably won’t stop him next week, or the week after that either.
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Wild is getting tooled by Hawks. Time to hit the gas and BBQ some Wings….
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BrokeKingsFan Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 6:20 pm
@jess, mmmmmmmmmmmmmm Wings! great idea, Im on it.
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jess Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 6:29 pm
@BrokeKingsFan,
Get us sum!!
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They should punish the wings for not Playing an enforcer. Westgarth should play so he can bully and cause havoc against the wings. I’m disappointed.
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Kenny44 Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 6:35 pm
@Eric, As if the refs need an excuse to start a Kings parade to the penaly box against the Wings.
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Eric Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 6:39 pm
@Kenny44,
Nothing illegal about gritty play, i.e., hard hits, screening goalie, intimidating the Wings as a whole.
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steve Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 7:05 pm
@Eric, screening goalie – aww what a shame that our only player, westy, isn’t playing tonight
sarcasm
Off topic…sorry…but I don’t remember how good Penner’s shot is. I know he goes to the net, but can he fire one in from the left circle or thereabouts?
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jess Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 6:35 pm
@linny, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99WhcbTsZQg
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jess Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 6:37 pm
@jess, from 09 paired up with hemsky but a good example of when he is on.
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furrylats Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 6:59 pm
“vote for Lubo” was a classic pitch
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Dominick Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 6:43 pm
@linny, He has a decent accurate shot from 40 ft out. Isn’t known for the bombs at the point, but can wire it on goal. Bread and butter is driving to the net, and playing his off wing on shots.
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As if the refs need an excuse to start a Kings parade to the penaly box against the Wings.
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Ryan Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 6:47 pm
@Kenny44, The wings always get favor from the refs.
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Let’s not forget that the Wings have have bertuzzi, always a good bet to do something stupid.
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ColoKingFan Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 7:04 pm
@Hockeydad77, Like commit one of the dirtiest penalties in the history of hockey and then get out of his suspension..
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So does that mean Pen wont play tonight??
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It’ll be nice to see Pettie again. Good luck!
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Beat Detroit! Beat Detroit! Beat Detroit!
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Harrold will do fine in an enforcer role tonight.
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Westy is a liability in the 3rd period (and 2nd period and oh yeah, the 1st) and forces TM to shorten the bench. Harrold gives us a better chance at 4 lines throughout. GKG!
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Nice move. When DP (Icky moniker) gets here, it is back to the pine for Harry. Hope he does an AM and plays too well to get benched!
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4lakngz Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 7:00 pm
@edwood2, That is extremely icky. We need to get a middle initial for him.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 7:14 pm
@4lakngz,
Instead of “Penny,” how about “1 cent” ;( Really looking forward to seeing him play. I was bummed about the 3-day period between tonights game and the next one, but it will actually work out to get Penner into town and a couple of practices in with his new team. First things first, lets take 2 points from the Wings and apply more pressure to the Yotes.
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ColoKingFan Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 7:04 pm
@edwood2,
“DP” there’s some serious hockey themed innuendos there.. and i LOVE it.
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steve Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 7:07 pm
@edwood2, dance-party is obviously what you’re talking about
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Dominick Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 7:19 pm
Did I cross the line again. Sorry!
Just in a good mood.
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edwood2 Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 7:20 pm
@steve, But of course!
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I’m not making this statement with any stats in front of me, just a statement from my memory which may serve me wrong. Having said that.. Harrold’s previous 2 goals are both against the Red Wings correct? Including a game winner..
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jess Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 7:04 pm
@T-Raw,
If that is the case, –then definitely a good reason to put him in:)
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amazing how happy all the posts are today.. oh wait, no it isn’t.
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DP was a good pickup by DL.
I don’t know about you, but love me some DP
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One stat everyone is missing here with regard to westy. He has like a 100% punch stop average with his face. There is an NHL record in there somewhere.
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Wow Hawks are pulling a kings manuever. was 3-0 going into the 3rd and now the wild have pulled within one and have a PP with 2 min left.
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Section 117 ticket..check. Signed Kopi jersey…check. Overpriced beer…check. Scoring LW..check (just not for this game). Win against Det….pending!
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I spoke to Harrold about this and he told me it is definitely tough because he wants to play every night but he knows his role on the team. He said you kind of get used to it and wait for your night to play again. I’m actually really glad he is in tonight against a good Red Wing team. Good luck to him and the Kings tonight.
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Dominick Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 7:41 pm
@EASportsMgt, I think it’s a great statement to the depth of our team to have him in the rotation hungry to play. If there is any injuries, I don’t think anybody would complain about Harrold waiting in the wings. Great attitude and a solid positional player, I hope he gets an oppurtunity to get a fulltime roster spot next summer.
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Detroit has us right where they want us – on the PP.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 7:46 pm
@DesertKing,
Love it when I have to eat my words! Zeussssssssssssssssssssss
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Dominick Reply:
February 28th, 2011 at 7:48 pm
@DesertKing, If you complain again we’ll score another one. LOL
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All this for Harrold?
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ZUES!!
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YAAAAY!
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