Jarret Stoll received a one-game suspension for his hit on San Jose’s Ian White. No word yet on whether anyone will be called up, or whether the Kings will go with Oscar Moller. The Kings just arrived at the practice rink and are scheduled to be on the ice at 1:45 p.m. I’ll have updates as available…
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andy Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
@LBlocal, it’s like they want schenn to play his one game.
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LBlocal Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:44 pm
via twitter – GMillerTSN Gord Miller by TSNBobMcKenzie
Kings recall John Zeiler from Manchester of the AHL
gKg!
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Brownkingsfan Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:15 pm
@LBlocal, It’s ok. He’ll be back for the home games!
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KellyB Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
@Brownkingsfan,
Yes he will! I KNEW I should have worn my Stlrcstr jersey last night instead of my Kopitar one. Let’s hope the Kings will be able to win the 2nd game anyway so that the home games next week are more fun! =)
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pitty Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:35 pm
@LBlocal, The funny thing since I don’t believe players get paid extra for the playoffs he does not get fined. More proof the league has no clue what they are doing, double standards year after year. Mr. Bettman, you Sir are an idiot
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Expected. At least it’s only one game.
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Lafan13 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:29 pm
@Bluecoconuts, Too early to sign brad Richards???
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Yup as expected
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Hello brayden
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CheezyPoofs Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
@KH, I said all along that he should get called for game 2. If would have been perfect.
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SPIDEY35 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
@KH,
Not yet……..
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KH Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
@SPIDEY35, You don’t think? You think moller will just come in?
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SPIDEY35 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:03 pm
@KH,
I think we all want Brayden to come up. I just don’t see DL pulling the trigger. I wish Loktionov was healthy, he’d be my choice. For now I guess it’s Oscar.
deadcatbounce Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:21 pm
@KH, I do not believe you can replace a suspended player on the roster with a call-up.
Forum67 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 2:43 pm
@KH,
Though many seem to want it, if Brayden Schenn were to get called up at all, there is no way it will happen for the Sharks series.
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SuperSonic420 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 2:52 pm
The Kings can call up as many players as they want to. There is no limit in the playoff. They’re just not going to because Manchester is still in the playoffs.
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BS lets hope we can still win without Stoll
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andy Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
@KingsFanFTW, bs as in brayden schenn
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:34 pm
@andy, LMAO yea
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Garbage.
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Who plays center now this is the one game to burn with scheen
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i actually wouldn’t be surprised to see Schenn, he can play a game without it counting burning a year.
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Belexes Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 12:56 pm
@brymaster1,
^ this +1
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CheezyPoofs Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
@brymaster1, What’s probably going to happen is Lewis will take his place and Moller will take his. I wish Schenn would have been called up.
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Capt Jam Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
@brymaster1,
Schenn is not coming up for one game. Oh boy…
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Luuuuuuuuuuc! Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:04 pm
@Capt Jam,
Why not? He came up for one game last year.
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Dave Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:08 pm
@Luuuuuuuuuuc!, what if DL calls him up and he scores two goals? then what? send him back down? play him and burn the year?
Luuuuuuuuuuc! Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:11 pm
@Luuuuuuuuuuc!,
Yes, play him, burn the year, and maybe advance? If he can score, ownership pulls in additional revenue.
And as Quisp has pointed out, signing an RFA contract a year earlier may not be a bad thing. We got a deal on JJ by doing so.
Capt Jam Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:15 pm
@Luuuuuuuuuuc!,
Just go back and read Deano’s comments about the situation. If he didn’t want the kid to come in to fill Kopi’s spot, how do you think he would bring him in to fill Kopi’s AND Stoll’s spot? It would be very un-Deano if he reversed course that way.
Dave Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:17 pm
@Luuuuuuuuuuc!, burning the year makes zero sense. a player’s second contract is usually the big one. DL knows this isn’t the year especially with Kopitar out. play Moller and see what happens.
Luuuuuuuuuuc! Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:18 pm
@Luuuuuuuuuuc!,
Ok, but the situation has changed a little since that comment. We are starting to run a little short on centers. I’d be happy seeing Moller slotted in there for a game, but just won’t be surprised to see Schenn there instead.
Luuuuuuuuuuc! Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:19 pm
@Luuuuuuuuuuc!,
And don’t forget we still have a game to go before hitting the 10 game limit.
our depth at center is reduced to zero
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
@stephan, we still got Schenn or Moller they are Centers just for one game
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KH Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
@stephan, Faceoff wise. Yes. But Lewis,richie,I’m pretty sure moller, and Brayden schenn all play center. There’s depth there, but no one will replace the Faceoff ability of stoll
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stephan Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:01 pm
moller will get killed and schenn is just out of juniors! i am a hopeful idealist, but its getting very very dark around here….
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KH Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:05 pm
@stephan, schenn is a freak talent and at least has a little bit of size.
terry Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:20 pm
@stephan, Unless Moellar has put on 30 lbs and grown 6 inches you are exactly correct. He will be killed as he has everytime he tries to play. kid’s got heart but he just gets hammered again and again. Why not give schenn a try
kevin Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
@stephan, to think at the start of the season kpoi lokti lewis rich schener zues and stoll now we are at lewis rich zues schener
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Schenn is packing his bags as we speak.
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dbrown23 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:11 pm
@KingTrojan,
correction: he is not UN-packing his bags as we speak, hes just getting on a plane all the way to San Jose.
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Was hoping against hope that he would get off clean, but I guess this is as good as one could hope for. I wonder if they will call someone up or insert Moller….
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not shocked. Probably would have been more if it were the regular season
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danlikespez Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 2:44 pm
@kozak, well Clifford’s hit against Vancouver’s Tanev in the regular season didn’t require any missed games at all even though he received a game misconduct penalty. Yet Stoll receives one game for a less serious hit that was apparently not deemed that serious by the referees on the ice. Indeed I believe it is due to it being the playoffs that he is being suspended. One game because it was unintentional. Don’t think it’s fair that the outcome of a playoff series should be affected by league intervention. Although it was a blind hit, with the point of contact being the head, there is also intent and location where the hit occurred. It wasn’t an open ice hit. It should be expected that contact will occur behind the net. It is a playoff game. It is also the hitee’s responsibility to not put himself in that position. That is why Clifford didn’t receive any games. It was also Tanev’s equal responsibility to avoid the hit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv6ExX2-1uE
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Whatever! I remember when the NHL Playoffs used to be a rugged battle royal…football on ice!
SOON it’ll be the freaking Ice Capades…basketball on ice!
NOW, who takes his place?
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T Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 2:04 pm
@John, Totally agree.
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Now is he suspened for a playoff game or is it for next season?
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KH Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
@LouieCA, Saturdays game
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Sebastian Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 12:56 pm
@LouieCA, he wont play game 2 tomorrow.
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Moller plays center
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
@Jay GoLAKings, I figure that’s what they do–they move Lewis up and put Moller in his spot.
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TOTAL BS! What about that hit that Zeus took in front of our net a few games ago?! What about that guy last night who checked Smyth and LEFT HIS FEET! Total crap!!!! It will be interesting to see if they bring up Schenn for one game..
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crosschecked Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
@IwantTheCup, good point about the Smyth hit. That was totally illegal. Sadly, it doesn’t seem like the NHL looks at hits unless an injury occurs. Fortunately, one didn’t in that case. The NHL is way too inconsistent still.
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tornado12 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:41 pm
@crosschecked, the hit that matt cooke delivered on the rangers player (callahan?) didnt cause injury…just sayin
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baby23 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 12:59 pm
@IwantTheCup, Wait till you hear the great announcers on Sharks radio! I almost threw up last night listening to them bash stoll, saying he was and has always been a dirty player, even when he played in Edmonton! I was so mad I almost ran my car off the road! Jamie Baker is almost as bad as the sucks announcers!
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FanoKings Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:19 pm
@baby23,
I was watching the VS feed and the announcers had nothing but negative comments to say about the Kings and complained the whole time about the calls (or non-calls). That announcer was, without a doubt, the worst I have ever heard. To the point of turning off the game. Which I have never done in over 32 years of being a Kings fan. Bob Miller is a class act and puts this guy to shame. Please, for the love of god, knock the minnows out of the playoffs and that obnoxious announcer.
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Dave's a Killer Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:35 pm
@FanoKings, They used Marty Mcsolrely one year and he was even worse
Colorado King Fan Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:40 pm
@FanoKings, The VS feed was the Sharks home feed on CSN. Complete homers of the Brain Heyward Variety.
Matt Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 2:15 pm
@FanoKings,
Couldn’t agree more. They were brutal!
bure10 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 6:10 pm
@FanoKings, heyward…what a joke!! So unprofessional. I wonder if he listens to himself speak…
Deke'r Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 4:35 pm
@IwantTheCup, Charging?….Charging?….we don’t call no stinking charging (when it’s against the Kings!)
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And let me guess, Nothing for Demers “Superman” hit on Smyth.
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Sebastian Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
@Glass Banger, absolutely not, it was not a blindside hit targeting the head.
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Tookie Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:14 pm
@Sebastian,
So it’s okay for dudes to charge each other? Left his feet or more accurately lept, targeted Smyths head, elbow follow through. That Demers hit was pretty blantantly illegal. Just ’cause Smyth didn’t get hurt doesn’t mean it wasn’t illegal or suspension worthy.
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Deke'r Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 4:38 pm
@Tookie, That was the hit that woke the boys up….have to say I was pleased with the way the team responded..gotta stick together.
Minnesota Kings Fan Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
@Glass Banger,
You guessed it. What matters to them is if someone got hurt. I guess Smyth should have pretended to writhe in agony on the ice – but then I guess he’d be a Shark!
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Goring 19 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:30 pm
@Minnesota Kings Fan, or a canuck
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kingsfaninSB Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:38 pm
@Goring 19, loll so true
kevin Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
@Glass Banger, there was no damage done on that hit plus it wasnt all that bad yes he left his feet big time a minor penalty at the most for that hit stolls hit was bad I said while watching he was going to get kicked out then when there was no call I said he got lucky but we will lose him for game 2 and maybe 3. I am just happy its only 1 game.
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Doughty99 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:46 pm
@kevin,
“there was no damage done?” if that’s your criteria, how long should Chara have been suspended? 4 years?
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 12:59 pm
@Glass Banger,
Two words:
“You missed!”
Smyth saw it coming and got out of the way. Demers ended up draped all over Smyth for his efforts but did not clock him solidly on the noodle.
Weak tea.
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Can Penner serve the suspension for Stoll?
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Capt Jam Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
@Capt Jam,
That’s a rhetorical, sarcastic question, btw.
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sparky Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
@Capt Jam,
That is stinking FUNNY! We could only wish! Penner the 6’3″, 240lb invisible man:-)
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KingMe20 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:05 pm
@Capt Jam,
And funny.
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Luuuuuuuuuuc! Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:07 pm
@Capt Jam,
Sarcastic, but brilliant!
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:17 pm
@Capt Jam, It’s funny…people are making so much out of the Stoll suspension…Penner plays pylon every game, and presumably a productive hockey player could be in that role.
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Carolina Kings Fan Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:24 pm
@Capt Jam, That is really funny.
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slvrnblk Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
@Capt Jam, quality post!
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NoDoughty Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:37 pm
@Capt Jam, Funniest thing I read in a long time thanks
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Should have been a boarding minor. That’s a pretty stiff Revlon call.
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Schenn!!!! Perfect scenario!!
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Terrible, though not unexpected from these guys. I hate the NHL discipline system. It is worthless.
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expected…and deserved. Serve your time stoll then come out firing for game 3.
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Minnesota Kings Fan Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
@pezpuck,
Disagree about deserved…
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:01 pm
@Minnesota Kings Fan, Strongly disagree. Stoll was totally surprised the guy was hurt. It was one of those plays where someone was too stupid to keep his head up against the boards, and Stoll wasn’t paying enough attention (hence, it should have been a boarding call.)
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baby23 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
@Minnesota Kings Fan, Not deserved……
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pezpuck Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:07 pm
@Minnesota Kings Fan,
Stoll has played the game long enough to know you dont hit guys from behind and you dont lead with your elbow(especially this year)…he’s lucky he didnt get the penalty or tossed from the game too and he is even luckier that White didnt get hurt even worse (as nice as a concussion sounds). He was wrong own it and move on.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
@pezpuck, He didn’t lead with an elbow. It was a forearm to the back. It was a boarding call, and they’ve made their decision to call it after the fact by suspending him. Get over it. Everyone else will.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:59 pm
@pezpuck, I might add that “forearm to the back” was reported by TSN, so it’s hardly a “friendly” view.
Deke'r Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 4:45 pm
@pezpuck, What did White think was going to happen after turning his back to the ice, and bending over to stare at the dasher when evryones scrumming for the puck. I think he was trying to take one for the team and by god he got it.
Call up Schenn for one game. It’s the perfect scenario for him to come up. Say that it’s only for the 1 game Stoll is going to miss, that way no one (Including Schenn) is surprised if we send him back after 1 game so that we don’t have to exercise his contract. If he plays great and proves he belongs, then keep him up here, the reason why DL didn’t call him up here in the first place is because he wasn’t sure if he could perform in the playoffs. I know 1 game isn’t much of a platform to prove he can play, but it’s woth it IMO.
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Wow, that’s going to hurt us in the face off circle.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:18 pm
@Sparman, That’s probably the most intelligent comment yet. The Sharks are a good faceoff team, and Stoll frequently owns them. This is going to hurt more than them losing a pansy defenseman who doesn’t know to keep his head up when battling for a puck near the boards.
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kevin Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:49 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, the sharks were the second best face off team in the nhl during the season
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:52 pm
@kevin, Yup, which is why it’s so important that Stoll owns them.
Paul M. Hedberg Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 2:54 pm
@Sparman, …and in the shoot-out.In all seriousness though I would assume that LA inquired about the leave the feet,open ice(no call),flying elbows to the face/head,charging that Demers did on Smyth…what’s the league’s stance on that I wonder?Colin Campbell:Paul,the puck was is in the area.Me:You prove my point for me CC,their should’ve been at least 1 set of eyes on this play then.Fact is,if poor on-ice decisions weren’t the norm you & M.Murphy would both be out of a job.CC&MM:They have a tough job.Me:F*&@IN HORSEBLEEP.Looks like an extra set of eyes has just clogged the ice up even more & doubled the problem.
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If Brayden isn’t called up, I dunno what this team is running. You can’t play Moller. He will absolutely get knocked out. Murray didn’t have enough faith to put him in Game 1 over Westgarth, so do you really think he thinks Moller can replace Stoll? Schenn can play one game before he burns a year off his contract. Call him up. Let him have a chance to shine. If he does shine, keep him up and throw everything at the Sharks. If he doesn’t, then nothing loss and send him to Manchester; Stoll will be back for the first set of Staples’ games.
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CB14 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
@Wally, My thoughts exactly!
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baby23 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
@Wally, Call him up NOW!
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DBking Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:03 pm
@Wally, Even if he shines, don’t keep him in. But I’m 100% for him playing in game 2 to fill Stoll’s skates. It will be great for his development. I think this is literally the only scenario by which DL would do this.. A one game suspension to a centerman. Excited for game 2!!
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Paul G Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:04 pm
@Wally, 100% Agreed
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goldielocks Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:05 pm
@Wally,
Remember Lokt played really well when he was positioned in natural center? Who knows Moller can do the same.
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Anjin Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:27 pm
@goldielocks, I was thinking the same thing. Moller obviously cannot keep up playing the wing so maybe he will shine playing his natural position.
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Deke'r Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 4:47 pm
@Wally, …and if he dislocates a shoulder?
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Apparently nothing for Demers? Seems as though there was never any discussion or push from the Kings on this.
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CB14 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:04 pm
@SKF, The VS announcers, which also happen to be the Sharks announcers, didn’t point out the hit at all, thus most of the country doesn’t even know about that hit, that’s why there won’t be a suspension, although there should be.
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Sebastian Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:21 pm
@SKF, OMG, stolls hit was from the blindside targeting the head…demers jumped 10 feet but smith was not with his back to him. no suspension necessary. end of story.
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SKF Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:45 pm
@Sebastian, Sorry, I just assumed that a player who jumps in the air to deliver a forearm shiver to a player’s melon(looking or no)would be called targeting the head.
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kevin Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:52 pm
@SKF, not when the player being hit is falling backwards before the hit is delivered smyth made an attempt to avoid that hit if you watch it again it really wasnt that bad a penalty for sure but not a hit worthy of review let alone anything else
SKF Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 2:02 pm
@Sebastian, Ok, I’m focusing on the Kings winning the next game w/o Stoll. It will happen.
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iekingfan71 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 3:04 pm
@SKF, Stoll’s hit didn’t target the head. His forearm went into the back. Not a play you want to make and make yourself subject to a suspension. I think it was not intentional, but still dumb. However, guys use to protect themselves near the boards. Many guys were hit from the back last night, this guy just put his head into a bad position. At some point the player near the boards has to be responsible for his own safety. Stoll was not overly forceful with his check, just pushed him up against the boards. Demers however intended to make contact with the head of Smyth and intent should be considered, not just the result of the play. Unfortunate for San Jose and White. There will be a huge call or suspension that changes the outcome of a series this year.
Deke'r Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 4:50 pm
@Sebastian, Just the start of story my little friend, it’s a rule infraction to leave your feet during a check or didn’t anyone tell you that?
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We got ‘em right where we want them…
Kings play a perfect road game in game two, win 3-0 SJ…
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BluLiner Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:19 pm
@BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy,
Its funny, I remember Pronger getting suspended two different times during the Ducks run a couple years ago. If I remember correctly, the Ducks won both games.
It seems that one team (Sharks here) loses some steam and the other team (Kings here) gets a chip on their shoulder.
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I find it funny that Chara can break a kids neck but Stoll can’t finish his check….
Colin Campbell obviously decides what’s better for his son (I know that Mike Murphy “officially” reviewed Chara’s hit due to conflict of interest)
The league is against LA
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Cynic Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:47 pm
@Paul G, Yep…THIS.
Until Colin Campbell learns what an SOP is, this will continue like this forever.
(Standard Operating Procedure).
Pretty sad, but expected. I swear Vegas has to be making money off of this unpredictability…
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This totally blows. I can’t believe..oh never mind. Now I feel deflated. I hope the Kings are stronger than I am and this doesn’t take the wind out of their sails.
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you guys fail to realize that schenn didn’t exactly help out the Blades all that much in their playoffs
what you thin hes gonna do being thrown into the NHL PLAYOFFS against the #2 team in the West?
be realistic please, leave schenn alone.
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number 6 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:30 pm
@jp,
thank you
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Anjin Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:33 pm
@jp, he scored 11 points in 10 playoff games for the Blades, is that not good enough?
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Deke'r Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
@Anjin, for juniors….yes.
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They must call up Schenn… They have to do what is best for the big club.
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About all these call ups. That won’t happen. The Kings can only skate 19 tomorrow. The question is do we go with 6 D or 12 Forwards?
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CB14 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:10 pm
@Big Rob in Dallas, The Kings already skate with 19 players when Westie’s in the line-up. LOL. He actually played one of his best games of the season last night.
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KingMe20 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:10 pm
@Big Rob in Dallas,
My guess is Moller goes in at center, and that we might see Peter Harrold instead of Westgarth, though I personally didn’t have a problem with Westgarth last night. He even had a good chance on goal in OT and could have won the game, but Niemi made a good save while screened.
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Stuart Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:10 pm
@Big Rob in Dallas, does JB count towards that number? 2 – G’s, 12 – f’s and 6 d? 20?
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:14 pm
I’ve been told before that there’s no roster limit for the playoffs, but there’s a limit to how many players they can call up–which they have not reached.
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Doughty2Simmonds Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
@Big Rob in Dallas, That isn’t correct
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wavesinair Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:19 pm
@Big Rob in Dallas, What do you mean the Kings can only skate 19?
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Big Rob in Dallas Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:32 pm
@wavesinair, I thought with a suspension you had to skate a man short for the duration. And I mean 11 forwards not 12. sorry for that.
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Pumpernicholl Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 10:50 pm
@Big Rob in Dallas, ??? The Kings can ice 20 players. Somehow you received erroneous information.
Another thing (of the many) from last night that impressed me was the way we were keeping in pucks at the blue line. I think our boys did tremendous there. Those keeps lead to scoring chances and scoring chances lead to heart attacks!!! Kill me boys!!
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Deke'r Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 4:56 pm
@Stuart, I agree…..if they keep that intensity thoughout, win or lose I would be happy.
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Att ni alla orkar tycka så mycket om en del. Kritisera dom som verkligen ska producera. De big stars. Herre gud ge er för f…n!!!
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Slim Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 2:18 pm
@King fan,
I was thinking the same thing!
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That’s alright Stoll. You kicked some ass last night.
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“If it wasn’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have no luck at all”
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The NHL is good at handing out suspension and fines but lack balls to admit they made a mistake. One sided justice.
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this is the lineup im expecting:
Smyth-Handzus-Williams
Ponikarovsky-Lewis-Brown
Clifford-Richardson-Simmonds
Penner-Westgarth with a double shifting center.
D same.
wow…we go from being so deep at center we are converting guys to Lewis, Handzus and Richardson being it…ugly
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Sebastian Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:22 pm
@pezpuck, you seriously expect murray or any other coach to go into a playoff fame with only 3 center dressed. specially the way murray like to roll all 4 lines, come on man. safe money is on moller going in at #4 center, lewis and or richie moving up
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bmova Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:46 pm
@Sebastian, Why would TM change 3 lines when all he needs to do is move Lewis up with JW and Smyth and throw Moller on the 4th line…
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Now I want for either Hexy or Dean to call to the league office to get the explanation why a flying elbow from Demers on Smyth doesn’t get discipl. hearing…
double standards…
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
@4ndr3y, It’s probably simply because Demers failed to injure Smyth.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:27 pm
…to clarify…it seems to be an impromptu “standard” I strongly disagree with…
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This is a tweet I just got regarding the Kings. He has been right on most rumors.
I hope I’m allowed to repost this tweet here.
@TSNBobMcKenzie: LAK not anxious to throw Schenn in under these circumstances, but may have no choice. Pondering their options.
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Interesting how Murray scratched Moller because it was going to be a rough game and now it looks like game 2 will be even rougher with the Sharks looking for blood.
So which player is TM going to throw to the sharks: Moller or Harrold?
Poor guys. Keep your head up!
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Jeeves Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
@wavesinair, Harrold doesn’t have a chance. He hasn’t played in forever. He was awful last year in the playoffs. I won’t expect the Kings to win if Harrold plays.
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Deke'r Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 5:18 pm
@wavesinair, Poor guys? They’re professional atheletes, if they can’t cut it they shouldn’t be there imo.
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STUPID!! Seriously its a physical game, specially in the playoffs. HIts on Crobsy is different or a person who turns with or with out the puck is different. Ian White was already along the boards and Stoll didn’t come in with punch of speed.He came in and used his arms not his whole body. Even it happen to a Kings players I wouldn’t even give a game.
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after the Air Demers hit on Smyth, the song playing at the shark tank was the foo fighters, “learn to fly” lofl. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dz_16c7Tvw the league just wants all their “experts” to be right.. last night the Kings played too close for comfort. Now our best face-off guy is out a game and..and we can’t get their 5th best d-man a second look. JOKE. and the Eager elbow during the fight? nothing! the high hit on Lewis? NOTHING!! Stoll almost cradled his head on the way down. BS! “they send one of ours to the hospital, we send one of theirs to the morgue!” That needs to be the LA way!!! KILL THEM SATURDAY and send the message to them all. We ain’t leaving without a war! GO KINGS GO!!!
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Stuart Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:30 pm
@C leb, I want him DEAD, you hear me DEAD!
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kevin Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 2:01 pm
@Stuart, dave’s a killlllerrrrrrrrrr yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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C leb Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 2:16 pm
@Stuart, LOLS can’t believe the work up i get with my kings and the internet! back in ’93 all we had was Jim Rome..
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KingsFansAreClassy Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 2:26 pm
@C leb, Great. Let’s just kill them all. Really? It’s a *game*. Are you those Dodger’s fans?
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C leb Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 11:21 pm
@KingsFansAreClassy, Kill the Dodgers too.. btw get a sense of humor, okay.. or rent “the untouchables” your passive attitude about sports means one thing, you really aren’t into all this intensity stuff… I guarantee you this, they’re intense up in SJ and VAN and even in ANA… we need more grit on our squad for a change.. you want nice? go watch sailing!!!
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Deke'r Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 5:21 pm
@C leb, It’s all in Torontos’ master plan.
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I do not believe that you can call up someone to replace a suspended player on the roster, so bringing Schenn up isn’t going to happen.
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albertakingsfan Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:32 pm
@deadcatbounce, It was reported on tsn that the kings have the option of bringin up schenn!
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Luuuuuuuuuuc! Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:36 pm
@deadcatbounce,
Is that in the CBA?
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deadcatbounce Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:42 pm
@Luuuuuuuuuuc!, I was under the impression that that has always been the rule, but albertakingsfan says that I’m incorrect. If he’s right, my apologies to you, albertakingsfan.
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Tony Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:38 pm
@deadcatbounce, we dont need to bring him up to replace a suspended player. we have roster spots open. remember your playoff roster can be bigger than your regular season roster. the stinking ducks are carrying three goalies for example.
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I agree that the hit should not have been made by Stoll, but I dont remember Chara getting a suspension for the hit on Pacioretty. I could be wrong but I dont recall him getting a suspension. The league changes its view from one incident to the next. There is no consistency. Here is the hit for anyone that doesnt remember it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jimZ1tSdPY0
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PurpleNGold Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:30 pm
@PurpleNGold, just to add on, Chara’s hit was a lot worse then Stoll’s hit.
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KingsFansAreClassy Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 2:29 pm
@PurpleNGold, Chara’s hit was not a blind-sighted hit from behind. (Not that I defend Chara’s hit at all)
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Bullpoop! (Rich edited!)
Is this the league’s way of getting even with us for that video review incident when DL went off?
Wouldn’t be surprised!
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number 6 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:32 pm
@nykingfan,
Right now talking about the ‘idea’ of schenn coming up from manch (in theory) on xm nhl home ice. Just in theory of course…
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number 6 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:35 pm
@nykingfan,
Just a quick hello to you. Have been out all day and just came home to my computer and the ‘news’ which i felt quite certain would be the case. Now gotta go out again.
They are gonna be Very up against it in this case. No idea now how you manage to steal a game tomorrow. Stranger things have happened, but makes you wonder if some years it’s just ‘what can ya do”. Kopi out, Penner out (symbolically), Stoll out for one game.
Anyway, I’m gonna try and enjoy the other playoff games. Have a good w.e.
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nykingfan Reply:
April 16th, 2011 at 9:50 am
@number 6,
This is gonna be a tough one..THey need Quick tonight.
Have a good weekend
GO KINGS!
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1) Just like the Richardson penalty (slashing after he was tripped)…don’t like it…but understand why it is.
2) If the NHL wants to cut back on injuries…they have to punish intent also (Demers superman impression…needs to be address…don’t care fine or suspension)…just because he missed doesn’t excuse him…only reason he didn’t is because he did it on a seasoned vet…if it would have been Moller or Clifford injury would have occurred.
3) I’m over it now…let’s move on and win on Saturday
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How bad was Loktionov’s injury? That kid seems to have pretty bad luck, he would definitely be here right now if he was healthy.
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McKenzie and others are reporting Schenn is coming up. McKenzie also said the Kings aren’t concerned with burning the contract. if that’s the case why did they send Schenn down in the first place? Now I’m confused.
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Sebastian Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:37 pm
@Dave, McKenzie is throwing fuel to the fire because hes the one who wants to see Schenn play.
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number 6 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:38 pm
@Dave,
My guess is that the contract is only one part of it and that, although a forward and not a goalie like JB, DL’s approach would be similar to how he brought JB along. And who can possibly say that that hasn’t worked? He’s been great. And on Versus last night they talked about how JB by this slow approach is gaining more confidence.
I imagine it’s the same thing w Schenn.
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Another McKenzie tweet:
“If Schenn plays 2 more NHL games this season, it burns 1st year of his contract. But Kings don’t really care about that to any great degree.”
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Luuuuuuuuuuc! Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:37 pm
@ponch0v,
I have to agree here. Playoff wins are always more important. Even if its not “our year”.
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Easy call…move Lewis to fill-in for Stoll, Moller centers the 4th line and hope the we don’t get killed! Regardless of burning a year on his entry-level contract, bringing Schenn up doesn’t make any sense, he only played 8 games with the big club at the beginning of the season.
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albertakingsfan Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:44 pm
@CupRun2011, Yah but its been a whole season of experience he’s gotten since then, remember that!
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CupRun2011 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:56 pm
@albertakingsfan, …but at Saskatoon. I don’t know if I’d put him into that 2nd line center role, in a playoff game against the Sharts. That’s alot of pressure for a 19YO!
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Deke'r Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 5:27 pm
@albertakingsfan, Experience in juniors comes nowhere close to playing in an NHL playoff series.
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I have to be honest boys. I think TM did his best coaching and juggling act of the season last night. I know its hard to watch Penner drag his ass from blue line to blue line before waiving his glove for a line change considering the cost at which he came to be a King, but I think he played well and fit nicely on the 4th line. He looked a little more motivated and honestly he looked pretty good with westy and Lewis. Now is he the answer to our 4th line? Gaed I hope not but for the next 3 or 4 games I say leave him there. He’ll get a chance or two trailing the play when Lewis spits it out from behind the net and his defensive responsibilities are far less og an issue. Also I really like the way the rest of the lines played. We can win this boys. GKG!!!
Game 3 and up
Smyth-Stoll-Williams
Poni-Zues-Brown
Clifford-Richie-Simmer
Penner-Lewis-Westy/Moller
I’m telling you…tha’st the best 4 lines we’ve shown in a while.
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Dam lucky he only got one. We lucked out. Brydon your,re wantedon the phone.
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number 6 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:41 pm
@KC23,
KC, I actually don’t agree. First of all (oh they’re talking about it Right now on fm and saying it looked like Stoll tried to slow up), yes, sorry got distracted. Mainly Pronger took some heinous penalties the year ducks won the cup and he received I believe only a one gamer for each.
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KC23 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 2:13 pm
@number 6 Anything prior to the new head shot rules is 100% irrelevant to this case. Not my opinion, its the rules.
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Deke'r Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 5:30 pm
@KC23, Unless of course you’re launching yourself at Smyttys’ head….rules my ass.
How long will it take Stoll to teach Lewis how to take faceoffs…there’s practice today, and a skate tomorrow…should be enough time, no?
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Rich,
did the Kings askx for a review of the Demers hit?
Thanks
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How about Dean go on a tyrant and the Kings and go on a streak and win 16 out of the next 16 games.
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As for the constant “bring up Schenn now!” attitude, I respectfully disagree. What good will it do to bring up this guy for a few games while burning a year off his contract. Would he help? Possibly. But what if he comes up and doesn’t contribute an iota to the games. Most likely he would be out of sync, he would certainly have to learn the Kings system in a hurry, and there’s the risk of him hurting us more than he’s helping us. I’m not convinced that he would be “all that” nevertheless it would be interesting. I say, let the chips fall where they may right now, if we pull it off with what we have, great, if not, then we all know why. We’re just not a complete team right now. I guarantee next year will be much different with a healthy Kopi and a good free agent acquisition and maybe a trade and Schenn will be up and we’ll probably be the favorite instead of the underdog. Be patient just a little longer guys. It’s all gonna be allright in years to come.
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KC23 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 2:18 pm
@Goring 19, I think he should come up to give him playoff experience not because he save the Kings. Every playoff game is worth tons more than regular. Season games.
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JOhn Zeiler brought up!
wierd….
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Dave Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:45 pm
@VanKingsFan, that is weird – makes me think Moller is in and maybe Zeiler in over Westgarth?
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Sebastian Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:46 pm
@Dave, Westgarth will play…Zeiler in for Penner. haha. unreal!
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Dailymehow Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:45 pm
@VanKingsFan,
Kings recall John Zeiler from Manchester of the AHL
Twitter for BlackBerry® • 4/15/11 1:38 PM
retweeted by @TSNBobMcKenzie
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mrbrett7 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 2:19 pm
@VanKingsFan, I just said this in another posting, but:
Of the options available, and the position/role he will be playing, Zeiler is the only viable option.
I’m not saying he would be my first choice either, but with what is left, that is what we got.
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It’s Zeiler!!! Buccigross reporting via twitter..
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i cant believe they called up Zeiler!! ugh!!!
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John Zeiler to the rescue..FML
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@GMillerTSN: Kings recall John Zeiler from Manchester of the AHL
Here is the answer.
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JUST TWEETED ON TSN, Zeiler has been recalled, great that equals zero offence!
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One game seems right. Stoll was lucky not to get a 5-minute for boarding and game. To give SJ a major PP in the 1st would have been really dicey.
Shenn? Dunno. I have mixed feelings…but winning is most important. I don’t know how much better Shenn would be than Moller. Granted Shenn is bigger, but Moller has been playing in the AHL as a pro all year. A tough call.
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wow
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So a website called “sportsnet” posts nothing but truth? Aren’t you guys panicking a little?
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twnclick Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:51 pm
@Darren, This team has shown all year long that it doesn’t panic.
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Zeiler, recalled GREAT! Jeezzzz
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im pissed, we need stoll to take the draws.. this is just one more obstacle the kings have to over come. Also what about the hit on smyth?! they need to call things both ways.
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LA KINGS organization is an absolute joke.
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Markcmann Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 2:25 pm
@Alen, In what sense? Stock piling quality defensemen, goalies and forwards via the draft? Revamping the entire front office and scouting staff? Signing free agents and trading for not only skilled players but those who have character and have won at high levels? Solid ownership that will not be bankrupt anytime in the near future? Demanding all employees, coaches and players, etc. live, eat and breath “LA Kings”? Maybe you should be posting comments on the Ducks site?
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Deke'r Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 5:35 pm
@Markcmann, That’s what I was thinking….sniff..snifff…duck dodo.
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1 game. just like Ribeiro’s head shot to Zeus.. oh wait, Ribeiro didnt get anything.. thas weird..
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It’s one game, right?
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There goes our best face-off guy for a game where we need him most.
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For those who wants Schenn called up.
He just sat on a bus for 10 hours, then flew 6 hours or so to New Hampshire. Now you want him to fly another 6 hours to San Jose to play an NHL playoff game?
Is delusion a disease?
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bbb7 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 2:22 pm
@mrbrett7, Exactly. Not the best of situations for him to show his stuff. Forget him till next year.
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bull-ony…signed unbiased kingsfan
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mrbrett7 Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 2:17 pm
@tornado12, haha…nice!
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there goes game 2
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No one talking about Demers? His hit on Smyth was AT LEAST as dirty and the good old, consistent NHL doesn’t give that guy anything. Nice work Campbell.
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brianguy Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 3:21 pm
@Sam,
hope the Kings send Campbell a 60 minute loop of that guy’s hit on Smyth so he can choke on it. Maybe the NHL can actually watch it too. If they can bother.
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Deke'r Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 5:37 pm
@brianguy, If they didn’t I voluteer to take it up there and choke Cambell with it!
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campbell hates dl and the kings
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I expect we will hear the Demers suspension announcement any minute now… And monkeys might fly out of my butt. The funny part is when I type Demers on my mobile device, ‘homers’ comes up first. No lie
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Deke'r Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 5:38 pm
@brianguy, Charma…
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Anybody think the Kings might be a little fired up tommorow night?
This is total Horse Pucky but what can you do. The NHL is the NHL. They arent going
to change their stripes.
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
April 15th, 2011 at 7:23 pm
@Kings Fan in Vegas,
See Rich’s latest post…
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NHL you SUCK!!!!!!!! How do you call that intentional!!!!!!!!! Joke suspension of the year
Of course its against the Kings.
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