Justin Williams is becoming an increasingly aggressive participant in practices. Williams is still wearing a “no-contact” jersey — as is Scott Parse — as he recovers from his dislocated shoulder, but Williams is shooting and has started participating in drills. Of course, he has yet to take even the slightest bump in practice, but by all indications, Williams is on the right track. Initial estimates pointed to a four-week recovery time for Williams, but Terry Murray hinted today that a week might be shaved off that estimate. It all depends on Williams’ shoulder reaching at least 80-percent strength, and Murray indicated that Williams will get examined again at the end of the week.
MURRAY: “Justin Williams, he has really accelerated himself here. He has worked extremely hard in the two weeks that he has been in the rehab part of it. He’s getting closer. He’s shooting pucks. He’s skating hard. You get to the third week and then you have to take a look and see where he’s at. Another doctor’s evaluation and there could be a green light very soon after that. It’s a very positive thing.”
God knows the Kings can use him but not at 80%…no need for another flat playoff performance at the risk of further injury.
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CupRun2011 Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 1:54 pm
@USHA#17, I thinks it’s more of a moral boost…and maybe getting Westy of the 4th line!
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sstephen17 Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 3:54 pm
@CupRun2011, I’d take an 80% Williams over a 125% Westgarth.
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Come on Williams the Team needs u i believe so u can replace Westy even tho Westy doing better than usually but Moller can take Westy spot and u go number one line i think 80% better than Moller and Westy my opinion
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KingsGuy Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 1:57 pm
@KingsFanFTW, Yup… Moller and his flesh colored beard (JK) have looked terrible. I rather see Westy that OM at this point. Moller doesn’t fit our style of play along side the boards grinding.
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Cortex949 Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 2:22 pm
@KingsGuy, Flesh colored beard like from the soup?? Spencer?? Hahaha
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KingsGuy Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 3:06 pm
@Cortex949, Ya, exactly… LOL
number 6 Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 3:52 pm
@KingsGuy,
I think you Just now helped me to figure out why Purcell could never get going here. Yzerman obviously saw something in him (and please, thanks guys, no wiseguy comments about ‘fairweather’ fans…. I’m NOT pining for Purcell thank you very much…. just an observation).
But it makes sense because probably that type of person wouldn’t fit into the type of system they play in LA at the moment.
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Go Kings Go Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 1:58 pm
@KingsFanFTW, not to be mean, but punctuation will go a long way in making your posts not read like a five year old wrote them.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 3:10 pm
@Go Kings Go,
am not in school if u understand that great..if u dont ask with a nice way,Then saying do u know English crap,,But if it just punctuation who cares if u can read it and understand it then whats the problem…
Usually i write it then space my words for i dont have to have anyone telling me how to write it gets annoying,there alot of people that doesnt write so prefect in this word
so please everyone get off my back about my sentences
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Slim Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 3:51 pm
@KingsFanFTW, Wow!!
It never stops for you..Most people on this blog know
this is how FTW posts…He’s a valuable fan…This is what you get..
And I for one couldn’t care less about his punctuation.
My post’s look like haiku’s…This is me also..
FTW don’t let it get you down, this place wouldn’t be the same without you..
GFTWG and GKG..
Stuart Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 4:07 pm
@KingsFanFTW, Exactlt what Slim said!!! Even though I can’t always read your posts, I read them anyway!!! You’r as big a fan as any of us here and I respect what you have to say!!! I like to razz you here and there too, but you’re like my little brother (even if you’re older than me which I doubt).
Ftheseguys, keep being you!!!
And Slim, love the haiku’s!!! VTB says hi.
KingsFanFTW Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 4:47 pm
@Stuart,,Dont worry i dont understand what i post at times LOL
rick Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 4:08 pm
@Go Kings Go, Uncalled for. If you don’t like someone’s posts, don’t read them.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 4:19 pm
@Go Kings Go, I’m going to ride the middle on this one. You probably didn’t have to be nasty about it, but it would be nice if he’d take a little more care. I’ve stumbled through several such posts myself.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, well i am sorry but i usually dont know where to put ,,, things at LOL
I told someone i have to put my words together to make my puzzle make sense and put my punctuation would make it more harder for me ><
i just say what i believe and i have big faith in this young talents in this team
but am not going to be afraid to say what is true that i believe ^^
RobSD Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 4:48 pm
@KingsFanFTW,
So if we can actually win tonight… that is excellent news!
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Can we start calling him Wolverine?
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How deflating would it be for him to come back, play strong for a few peiods/games and then get hit and go out again… seson over if that happened.
I can see where AM had a no-practice with the team policy for injured players.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
@Stuart, true never thought about that :/
Well i guess Williams out of the season like kopi
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Scot Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 1:44 pm
@Stuart,
Yeah, wasn’t it Jozef Stumpel who accidently collided with Adam Deadmarsh in practice, which ended up being the final blow for Deader? That was seriously deflating.
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Jeff Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 2:06 pm
@Scot, It was Craig Johnson.
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Dorian Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 2:10 pm
@Jeff, no….Craig Johnson was initially the reason why when AD’s head hit his knee. But a few weeks or i should say months after, AD backed into Stumpel and felt the symptoms come back…….
Luke M. Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 2:33 pm
@Stuart, It could be argued that if he’s not back for the first round he’s essentially out for the season. He had the option of surgery, but chose not to end his season if it was indeed possible that he could rehab his shoulder and get back to play. Should he get hit and re-injure his shoulder, he would have all summer to get back in shape, even if further damage required surgery. I think its pretty clear Williams chose this route so he could play. He’s obviously fine with the risks associated with coming back sooner than anticipated so I have no problem with him getting back and helping the team. The sooner the better as far as I’m concerned.
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I would not play him until he is 100% if that means
he don’t play til next year so be it, because one hit and
he could be out all of next year
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Shakes Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 3:33 pm
@hkylvr,
I guess the weird thing to balance is that probably by this time of year, most players aren’t playing 100% healthy anyways, so maybe it’s all relative?
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RyanSD Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 4:36 pm
@hkylvr, One hit can put anyone out… Anytime. This is the NHL. JW wants to play. These guys have worked way too hard to let a “just in case” situation keep them off the ice.
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Just be sure it’s the best decision for the team JW. We need you, but we need you healthy more.
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I love the determination of Williams! However, I don’t want to see him hurt even more. What’s the prognosis or rcovery time for a 100% recovery? Just get better and then we can talk comeback.
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He’s already surpassed most doomsayers preseason predictions by 300%, so any more games this season will be a bonus. Get well soon Willy!
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it would be amazing to get JW back by playoffs! we need him so bad.
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Maybe he could just skate behind Penner and tell Mr. Lazy what to do.
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twnclick Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 3:13 pm
@rick, Thats funny. You know maybe we could get away with to many men on the ice since penner hasn’t shown up yer.
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Choralone Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 3:16 pm
@rick, He could ride on his back and they would be known as “Master Blaster.”
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Stuart Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 3:17 pm
@Choralone, Who Runs Barter Town!!!
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rick Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 3:38 pm
@Stuart, That was a great movie.
RobSD Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 4:52 pm
@rick,
That’s the funniest thing I’ve read in awhile. Penner is like a giant Frolov, that doesn’t score.
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If we can’t win with what we have it’s a bigger problem than JW being out. All the other teams with major players out are finding a way to win. If one are two players out keeps us from winning we are seriously in trouble.
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If Hes gonna come back at 80% then no
Give me a 110% Tyler Toffli if I want a RW
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Steve B Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 2:38 pm
@Paul G, A 18 year old forward with no NHL experience or experience within our system is a huge liability…especially come playoff time.
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Free Willy!! )
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Take that sucker up and put him in!
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Hat trick Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 2:52 pm
@Hat trick, Tape…my bad.
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If Willy can come back for the playoffs at close to 100% and not risk further injury to the shoulder while wearing a harness, that would be a huge emotional lift for the team, IMO.
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I think the players AND the fans, miss his big smile and high fives as the team skates off the ice after a win. That’s really important. Good vibes are contagious. I hope the KINGS can get in, and stay in long enough for Williams to help out when he’s ready. Crossing fingers. Would be a huge shame after the great season he’s had if he can’t come back this playoff run.
Go KINGS Go!
Kill the Coyotes!
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The medical staff & Willy will make the call as to when he is ready to play. I will trust in their judgement. Until then, let’s beat down those flea bitten mutts from Pheonix like the lowly dogs they are!!!
Go KINGS Go!!!!
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Which color is the “no-contact” jersey color? What are the other practice jersey colors signifying? Thanks.
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CB14 Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 5:39 pm
@Joseph, I believe Yellow is the no contact jersey color.
Purple is the first line.
White is second line.
Red is third line.
Green is fourth line.
Black is for the defensemen.
I could be wrong on these but I think they’re right.
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