We’ve been all over the map today, haven’t we? OK, getting back to Simon Gagne, who was gracious enough — along with his wife, Karine — to sit down for an introductory lunch and chat about his decision to join the Kings and sign a two-year contract. Here are some of the highlights…
Question: Did you have to negotiate at all to get the No. 12?
GAGNE: “I got a call, asking me which number I wanted, and I asked for No. 12. I said, `I think one guy, who was in the minors up and down a little bit last year, had it,’ and they said, `No, we’ll give him another number.’ So I was pretty excited. That’s a number I’ve been wearing since I was a little kid, so I’m very excited about that.”
Question: When guys change teams, there’s always an adjustment to get to know a team team. Does this almost feel like you’re rejoining an old team, with all the people you know?
GAGNE: “Yeah, that’s the way it feels. Sure, it’s going to be a different situation again, but I think the transition to another team was made last year. I went to Tampa last year, and I thought that was going to be easier than what I went through. I was in Philly for 11 years, so for me and my family to move for the first time in my career, it never happened in junior either, so that was a little tougher than we were expecting, even on the ice too. But that’s done. At the end of the season, the last couple months of the season, I felt fine. I think the cord was cut with the Flyers, and all that. That’s going to be a lot easier to do, coming here with a lot of faces I had a chance to be with when I was in Philly. That’s the way I feel. I was talking to Ron Hextall the other day on the phone, and Mr. Lombardi, too, was working with the Flyers, and all the coaching staff. I’ve been working with them for many years. Player-wise, I’ve got Justin Williams. We almost started together in Philly, and we’ve been really good friends, even since we weren’t playing together. Now we’re playing together, so it’s fun again. And Mike Richards was my centerman in Philly for the last three years I played there. So, yeah, it almost feels like a little bit easier of a transition than if I was going to pick another team.”
Question: The system you played in Tampa Bay last season was new to everyone. Are you looking forward to getting back to a system that you might be more familiar with?
GAGNE: “That (system in Tampa) was different. Even for a new player, coming into a new team last year, all the guys had to adjust to pretty much everything, a new coaching staff and a different philosophy. So we had to learn as a group last year, and that was difficult. From the way the Lightning was playing, it was tough to understand, and for the players it was hard early in the season. It’s a tight system that was really difficult to play, but at the end of the day it was pretty hard for the other teams to play against. That might be why we had some success and we did surprise a lot of teams. But on the other side, coming back to the system that I’m used to playing, Murph [Terry Murray] was the coach for defensemen when he was in Philly, and his system is a little different than Guy Boucher. So going back to that system that I think I had a lot more success, maybe offensively, that might be something I’m looking forward to, to getting back to that. I know I had success with that, personally. So I’m really excited about that.”
Question: Other than that familiarity with people in the system, what else made the Kings attractive to you?
GAGNE: “A lot of things. That was one reason, knowing a lot of people working for the Kings. My friendship with Justin. Talking with him just before July 1, and Mike Richards too, those two guys got me a little bit excited. They were saying, `It would be fun if you come here,’ stuff like that. And the city, and the way the team has been playing the last two years. I see a lot of comparisons with the Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh, when they won the Cup, a really young team that got better and better really quick. If you look at the Kings the last two years, making the playoffs, yeah they lost in the first round but it’s experience that will help us to get to the next level. At the same time, those guys are getting more experience and they know what it takes to move to the playoffs. After that, you have to work to get to the next level. I think Mike Richards, he is someone who can help the team get to the next level. Everything is possible in the playoffs. The Blackhawks won and Pittsburgh won with teams that are similar to what we have here, and good defensively with two good goaltenders. That’s something that was easy for me, when the offer came to the table. I was really excited, and all those reasons were good enough for me to take the deal with the Kings.”
Question: It seems probable that you and Mike could end up on the same line again. How does that work for you two on the ice? How do you complement each other?
GAGNE: “We had a lot of success the year we went to the Stanley Cup Finals. That might be the time where we had our best hockey. Maybe in the Finals it was not as good as we wanted, especially when you lose Game 6. It wasn’t good enough to win, but just before that, I think we had a lot of success against Montreal and Boston and against the Devils. I think that’s a plus. When you’re coming to a new team, who knows, I’m sure we’ll have a shot to play again on the same line, but it’s going to be up to the coach. We have a lot of talent on this team offensively, and we’ll try to find the best chemistry. (Richards and I) know what we can do, and that’s another plus. You’re adding two new guys to the team, but two guys who know each other already, so we don’t have to work to find that chemistry. You know it’s there. It was there before, and only last year we didn’t play together, so it’s not going to be that hard to get back on the ice and find each other on the ice. I know what Mike likes to do on the ice and he knows what I like to do, so like I said, it worked before and we know it can work again. It’s going to be up to the coaching staff to decide what they’re going to do with the lines at camp and during the season. You know that lines are going to be flexible, you know they’re going to change once in a while. It happened that me and Mike didn’t play together for a couple games, but we’ll see what’s going to happen at camp this year.”
Question: You’ve spent your whole career in the Eastern Conference and played some against Western Conference teams. Do you notice any difference in style between the two conferences, and is it something that excites you, changing conferences?
GAGNE: “Yeah, I’m excited to see. You come to the West every once in a while, but you only play one game against a team and you don’t have a chance to see that team in your building. It’s not the same feeling as being in the same conference, so I’m excited to see the difference. I don’t know as much, and it’s hard to know what is the difference between the East and the West. Sure, when you watch TV it looks pretty intense in the West. It used to be different. It used to be more tight in the East and more open in the West. Now it looks like it’s the opposite, like it’s more open in the East and a little tighter in the West, but I used to play that for many years in Philly, so we’ll see. I’m excited to see the difference. I believe that teams are a little bit better, I think, in the West, but then you look at what happened in the Stanley Cup (Finals) this year. Boston beat Vancouver, which had 100-plus points playing in the West, so who knows? I thought the West was better, but at the end of last year, Boston won. Is that telling us that the East is better than the West? But I’m excited to play a full season and see that.”
Question: And coming to the West, you’ve have a lot more travel…
GAGNE: “It’s definitely something that will be different. That’s totally going to be different than when I was in Philly. Tampa, I have to say, there was more traveling than in Philly. So that was not too bad. I guess it’s going to be a little bit more here, but if you look at our division — Phoenix, Anaheim, San Jose — it’s not that bad. You’re going to face those teams a lot, so I guess travel is going to be a little more when you go to the East but it’s part of the game. When playoffs come, some teams are not used to traveling. This is sometimes when you see the difference. So playing for a team that will travel a little bit more, maybe your body gets used to it a little bit more, and when the playoffs come you know what to expect. You know it’s not something new. It was not a difference last year in the playoffs for Boston, but I guess that could be a plus, to get used to it physically and mentally. But that’s something that’s going to be new. I’ve never played in the West, so that’s definitely going to be different than the last couple years.”
Question: Are you out here looking for a house?
GAGNE: “That’s why we’re here, yeah. We here for two days, two and a half days. We’re not here on vacation. We’re definitely here to spend time looking for a place. We left the kids at home with my mom and her mom right now. We’re spending as much time as we can to find a place for our family. Right now, we like what we see. We like the area a lot. We’re really excited about it. Hopefully today we’ll find what we like, and get a little more time to look around. We’re really excited about the area. Everything looks really close and really clean and really nice, so we’re actually…not surprised, but I’ve never had time to take much time when we came to L.A. (to play). It’s just in and out, so I’m really excited about it, and understand why, talking to Lappy [Ian Laperriere], who played here, and (Eric) Belanger and Justin, I understand why it’s a great place to play hockey.”
Question: How old are your kids?
GAGNE: “My son is 2, and my daughter is a newborn, she’s five months old.”
Thanks for getting my question in Rich!
I wish he would have been more specific, but then again, maybe there is nothing specific for those to for Simon. Maybe it really is just the chemistry and knowledge of what the other would do. Seems like a great guy with an even better attitude. Looks like it was a fun interview and not just for the free food. They better have had your Diet Coke ready….
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Chewy Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 11:00 am
@Cynic, @Cynic, If your asking about the two playing together and there success then yes it’s as simple as chemistry together and knowing where and what they will do. I’ve played the game for 25 years although not professionally, I can tell you sometimes you just click with another players game. Hard to explain….I will tell you this, it really helps when you have a guy like Richards who is more of a playmaker and then Gagne who is more of a goal scorer, mix in chemistry and you have something special.
Going to be a very exciting year!!
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I can not wait for the season to start. Lets Go Kings!
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Ben Reply:
July 14th, 2011 at 10:11 pm
@chuckrocks, me neither. I made a video for our boys in black and all the fans waiting for October. Now I’m going to have to put in some RIchards and Gagne highlights, only, they have to be wearing a Kings jersey first!
Check the vid!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHqetXhgLuI
GO KINGS GO!!!
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Good2bKings Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 6:58 am
@Ben,
Awesome video! Thanks for posting it.
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Utahking Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 7:20 am
@Ben, Fantastic Vid! thanks for posting
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BigWood Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 8:41 am
@Ben, Badass man, I hope these next 10weeks fly by.. Cause I can’t wait for frozen fury or the two home games at staples before then.. But again badass video
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Ben Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 11:14 am
@ Good2bKings, Utahking, BigWood – Thanks for the nice comments. I can’t wait for the season to start! Bring on EVERYONE! Kings are going to kill it this year!!!
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Coach Mike Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 8:57 pm
@Ben, Nice. Very nice. Lots of work and it shows.Thanks for sharing it with us.
Anyone who is friends with Lappy is alright with me!
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RobSD Reply:
July 14th, 2011 at 10:32 pm
@CB14,
Here here! Love Lappy.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 5:50 am
@CB14, u mean Happy Lappy?if so he a pretty cool guy dont see anyone having any problems with him
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“We’ll give him another number”.
HILARIOUS
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David R Reply:
July 14th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
@Jadedtool, hahaha, yeah, its like, no big deal, we can always get rid him and get you the number, we will make it happen.
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PK Reply:
July 14th, 2011 at 8:31 pm
@Jadedtool, “Some kid who was up and down in the minors”… classic
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Bluecoconuts Reply:
July 14th, 2011 at 8:49 pm
@Jadedtool, Seriously, ouch… Loktionov just got dissed. Maybe he’ll take 17 though.
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Bootz Reply:
July 14th, 2011 at 9:37 pm
@Bluecoconuts,
I’ve seen a few interviews with Gagne and I don’t think he meant any harm, he just doesn’t seem like the brightest bulb off of the ice. I literally googled to make sure that he wasnt born in Serbia or somewhere. I know he’s French Canadian and all,, but some European guys speak better English and make more sense than good old Simon.
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LB Reply:
July 14th, 2011 at 10:18 pm
@Bootz,
He sure likes to talk though!
HawaiiKingsFan Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 4:06 am
@Bootz, It is the concussions.
Token Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 5:23 am
@Bootz,
>> I literally googled to make sure that he wasnt born in Serbia or somewhere. <<
Hey now! My home that is!
It's not like our star center is from some tiny European country like Slovenia that most folks couldnt find on a map … or something.
So what's your point about being born in Serbia? Did a Serbian dog bit you when you were a child?
bobknob Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 11:54 am
@Bootz,
Have you ever seen slapshot? Watch the tv (? Or is it radio) interview with French Canadian goalie. Classic scene.
Ravens Reply:
July 14th, 2011 at 9:46 pm
@Jadedtool, Wow…it’s like Goodfellas….you got a problem?? we’ll make it go away
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Bootz Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 12:51 pm
@Token,
Nothing against Serbia at all, it just seems like English is a 5th language for Simon, let alone a second.
In the end all I care about is Gagne putting up a 30/30 season.
Pretty funny though – Gagne on cribs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJTTjNjDruI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KiDFSv90Zg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Go Kings!!! I think the puzzle is finished after DD and Lewis signs I think the cup is ours!! Go Kings Go!!! Back in black!!!!
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BigSeeGas Reply:
July 14th, 2011 at 8:47 pm
@Ducksuck, I feel like we are In a bruins type situation. Where we have a great team, However I feel kaberle was that extra bit that but them over the top. Who would you like to see come over that is believable?
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Eric Reply:
July 14th, 2011 at 11:32 pm
@BigSeeGas,
David Clarkson from Jersey. He’s a better, tougher, and more skilled version of Simmonds. Give Lou some youngsters like Voinov, Hickey, or Loktionov.
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GrapevineKingsFan Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 5:28 am
@Eric, No thanks. Voinov and Loktionov are worth a lot more.
Well i hope he doesnt see any difference and being a scoring machine
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its good to see players finally admitting that there happy to come and play here…….or is just so he dont get bad with the fans hehe jk……GKG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Talking about his presference to play TM’s system “…going back to that system that I think I had a lot more success, maybe offensively, that might be something I’m looking forward to, to getting back to that.”
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DesertKing Reply:
July 14th, 2011 at 9:14 pm
@Osaka,
More success offensively in TM’s system? Isn’t that like an oxymoron?
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Kenny44 Reply:
July 14th, 2011 at 10:41 pm
@DesertKing, TM coached the defensemen then.
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King John Reply:
July 14th, 2011 at 10:35 pm
@Osaka,
You mean Tampa Bay’s system was tighter than TM’s????
Is that even possible?
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Kenny44 Reply:
July 14th, 2011 at 10:43 pm
@King John, TM coached the D in Philly when Gagne was there.
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Osaka Reply:
July 14th, 2011 at 11:29 pm
@Kenny44, We get that, but did you read the quote, they used the system TM uses in Philly. Gagne said he had good success with the system and likes it. TM was the D coach but picked up this O system in Philly and brought it here.
Osaka Reply:
July 14th, 2011 at 11:32 pm
@King John, I don’t think it is a matter of being tighter, just Gagne wasn’t as comfortable with it. He likes what he is used to, he is used to TM’s system.
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Slapshot Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 9:16 am
@King John, 1 3 1- is a very tight system to hold a lead and create havoc on the opposing team. It is less offensive minded than what the Kings run.
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KC23 Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 3:57 am
@Osaka, ” I think I had a lot more success, maybe offensively, that might be something I’m looking forward to”
Yeah, I bet every single lakinginsider blogger went back to read that at least twice. I actually laughed out loud.
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DesertKing Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 7:14 am
@KC23,
I didn’t laugh out loud, I just had to pry the sledgehammer out of my head that hit me after I read it. If gagne can score under the current system, then that will be great for the team and good for us.
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i am so excited about the season – i can’t remember the last time the Kings had two top scoring lines.
i love what the first line brings – they weren’t together long but they were great when they were together. Penner gives Kopitar some room to maneuver and Williams is so good in the corners and along the boards.
the second line brings a lot of speed with Gagne and tenacity with Richards and Brown. i would hate to play against that line. they can shut you down, they can hit you and they can score. i can’t wait to watch Richards every night.
the third line has some great potential. stoll will be better suited there and i’m really looking forward to seeing what Clifford can do after his stellar playoffs. stoll can get him the puck and if richie ends up on the right side they already showed some chemistry last year.
and it will be interesting to see where Lewis plays. i could see him on the third line on the right side possibly. he has enough skill that i’d like to see him play with better players.
we know what to expect from the defense and i’m hoping to see Martinez take another step. i’m also interested to see what DL does with Voynov, Hickey and Muzzin.
and of course, in net we are solid and i feel that if Quick struggles that there is no drop off with Bernier backing up. every night the Kings can win and i can’t remember the last time i felt that way in net.
DL has some work to do with getting Doughty signed, then make some decisions as far as Voynov as i’m not sure he’ll go back to Manchester.
i have two concerns other than that…
1. Europe – the whole pre-season schedule will be off because of the European trip and that has cost some teams recently (see Carolina)
2. Injuries – there is a lot of injury history on this team with Gagne and MItchell specifically. we saw last year that one major injury to a top guy can derail a season quickly
but there is nothing anyone can do about either so we’ll hope for the best.
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puck73 Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 12:09 am
@Dave, Good post.
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KC23 Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 4:21 am
@Dave, You can look at almost any team in the NHL and talk about how they’re is an injury history. Just part of the game, but it points to the importance of debth.
If you have an injury on your top line, is your 2nd line good enough to fill the void? Looks like ours will be. We have insane debth at defense, goalie and center. The wings not so much, especially right wing atm. I think we should be thinking about trading some of our strong debth in defense/goalie/center to be used to get a strong RW minor league prospect (i.e.non cap hit) that should be ready in a year or two.
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I know a great real estate agent if you need one Mr. Gagne! Can’t wait to see you play WITH us instead of against us. Gkg.
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LOL…who forgot to tell him it was “Carmegeddon” weekend?? NOT the best time to be driving around the west side house hunting.
…But I am really happy to see him here.
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YHarry Reply:
July 14th, 2011 at 8:47 pm
@DavHalt,
LOL
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Michael_DD8 Reply:
July 14th, 2011 at 9:49 pm
@YHarry,
Haha!
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CB14 Reply:
July 14th, 2011 at 9:23 pm
@DavHalt, It’s likely that the only highway he’ll be driving on is PCH. Most of the players live in the South Bay. Plus the training center is in El Segundo, along with the airport.
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You da man rich! Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 2:43 am
@DavHalt, ya Godspeed soldier!
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Is JW talking to Simon not tampering before july 1? Or is it only if the front office does it?
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CB14 Reply:
July 14th, 2011 at 8:46 pm
@Db6, Only if the front office does it.
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dMan Reply:
July 14th, 2011 at 11:55 pm
@Db6, Players don’t represent the front office and have no say in contract talks or agreements hence not tampering (unless front office asks said player to front them and could still be gray area as Lombardi would put it).
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DesertKing Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 7:16 am
@Db6,
Thank you JW for helping to convince another good player to come to the Kings.
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I don’t believe players ever count as far as tampering goes.
Really excited for the season. I watch the team with Center Ice. Had considered not buying or buying at the half way point because of cost (I’m disabled, so money is always tight), but don’t think I could not get the whole season now. Should be a fun year for sure.
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Kings win, Ducks lose Reply:
July 14th, 2011 at 10:09 pm
@Jeff Hoffman, Even when Gretzky was our “GM”?
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Kenny44 Reply:
July 14th, 2011 at 10:44 pm
@Kings win, Ducks lose, Don’t you diss McMaster like that
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Dominick Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 7:51 am
@Kings win, Ducks lose,
LOL!
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IS IT OCTOBER YET???????
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Dominick Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 7:54 am
@NickX3,
Patience my young padawan. You must learn to control these feelings.
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I found it interesting how A) He’s happy to be here. and B) When referencing others, it was Ron Hextall, Murph (TM), Mike, Justin, etc. , But …… Mr. Lombardi. Respect for the boss.
Go Kings
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chip Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 12:48 am
@YoBro, Yeah, I would have just called him Deano. After he just agreed to pay me 3.5 million bucks. To come play in a great place on a contending team. You learn every day.
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Aren’t they going to love the west coast beaches and Marina Del Ray etc. This is going to be an exciting year! I hope Loktionov is back up (I don’t think he’ll be worried about his number). Doughty’s contract needs to reflect a $100,000 dock for every pound over 215lbs. That will motivate him to come to training camp at the right weight.
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Dominick Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 7:57 am
@Mike McGriff, Are you going to eat a crow for every pound under 215? That would probably motivate him even better.
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dMan Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 9:03 am
@Mike McGriff, he could be 215lbs and well conditioned or 214lbs and out of shape. Weight is not always indicative of conditioning.
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Please, God.
Let the guy make it through a full season — including playoffs — without getting hurt.
And while You’re at it, God. Do the same for the rest of our guys.
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puck73 Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 7:52 am
@tuan jim, Your post a couple days ago on the transgressions of a “certain” radio personality on this blog was a masterpiece. It should be minted into coin !!
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tuan jim Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 2:39 pm
@puck73,
Thanks.
As you can see, your opinion wasn’t shared by the Man-with-the-Kill-Button. He deleted my post and the other bloggers’ comments on it.
I was, alas, forced to re-state my point of view in language so bland, and in a manner so solicitous, that the result isn’t worth reading.
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Day dreaming about Brown skating around with the cup over his head, handing it to Kopitar and so on.
Hey, it could happen.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 5:52 am
@KC23, LOL that be a nice dream come true
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DesertKing Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 7:17 am
@KC23,
Absolutely, GKG!!
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puck73 Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 7:55 am
@KC23, Knowing the way Brown plays, he would be skating with that thing and checking any photographer that got in his way !!
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 8:36 am
@puck73, LOL yea or falling down with it LOL
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Hadley Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 10:40 am
@KingsFanFTW, that’s our captain — could someone please help him up — with the Cup.
Anyone get the feeling Gagne’s “excited”? lol
Welcome aboard and help the Kings win the cup.
Man, I can’t wait for the season to start. This is pure torture. I used to love the summer. I’d look forward to it while shoveling snow. Now I can’t wait for it to be over so i can get back to watching my beloved Kings win the cup!
Go Kings!
ps..I’ll still be pissed off shoveling snow!
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Slapshot Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 9:22 am
@nykingfan, I only hope he can bring Richards around. I get the feeling( and I do not blame him one bit) heis a bitter about the trade in a very big way. Pro or not if you have the gremlins in your noggin it wont be in the game!
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SLIM Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 4:42 pm
@Slapshot,
Revenge is a dish better served cold…On ICE…
Plenty of motivation..
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I know alot of you are down on TM’s system but what’s wrong with having a defensive mindset that creates turnovers for offensive op’s…I understand you want more creativity on offense but we just didn’t have all the pieces. I don’t think we’ll have issues creating offense this year. We’ll have the same structure this year but with more oppurtunity on offense tks to DL, GKG!!
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KC23 Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 8:59 am
@Utahking, So far TM has played the cards he’s been dealt with the system he’s used the last 2 years, but this year will be different. This year we get to see if TM can adjust his system to the personel he has available. Especially our PP. They can be no excuse this year. We’ve added 2 outstanding forwards available for the PP. In fact 3 if you wanna count Penner. And Martinez with a large amount of NHL experience added to his resume. If we’re not in the top half of the league on the PP TM has no where left to hide.
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dMan Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 9:05 am
@KC23, great point!
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puck73 Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 9:19 am
@KC23, Hard to argue with this post. Also, I wouldnt be shocked if one more trade was coming with all the depth we have at defense and center. I really believe that Muzzin and Voynov after the seasons they put in Manchester have a great shot to make this team, and I am also sure that Deslauriers will be turning people’s heads in September as well.
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Off topic here and thread or two late but can someone explain to me why we’re having pizza for our “welcome aboard” luncheon? It’s like they just commandeered a kids B-Day party at the rink and snatched up his pie. I’m pretty sure cake and ice cream followed shortly there after. That said….these are great days we are living my friends. Very excited about our boys chances. Should be an amazing season. The likes of which we haven’t seen in 20 years. This team is stacked and is one player [or performance] away from being flat out dominant for years to come. Expect the top 6 to be ridiculously good and a bottom 6 that surprises many. Solid D with bounce back seasons from DD and JJ. Another step forward for the youngster along side The Big Red One and Old and Faithful holding it down. Throw in a little Hrudey and Berthiaume in net and boom! GKG!
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Predictions for the Kings next year. Copy and paste:
Kings top:
goal scorer
assists
points
Standings point total
What place in the conference
PP ranked
PK ranked
goals scored ranked
goals against ranked
Quick ranked
How deep into the playoffs
My picks:
Kings top:
goal scorer: Gagne:41
assists: Kopitar 60
points Kopitar 95
Standings point total
What place in the conference 2nd to Vancouver
PP ranked 14
PK ranked 8
goals scored ranked 13
goals against ranked 7
Quick ranked 3rd
How deep into the playoffs Conference finals.
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Token Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 9:19 am
@KC23,
Kings top:
goal scorer: Penner 44
assists: Kopitar 66
points: Kopitar 101
Standings point total: 112
What place in the conference: 2nd
PP ranked: 7
PK ranked: 3
goals scored ranked: 10
goals against ranked: 3
Quick ranked: 7
How deep into the playoffs: Riots in LA when we win the cup in game 6.
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puck73 Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 9:20 am
@KC23, Nostradamus has spoken.
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DesertKing Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 9:42 am
@KC23,
Goal scorer = Greene/Mictchell combo 74 (the other teams will be concentrating on our new scorers so much that they wont notice Grrene and Mitchell)
Assists = Doughty 76 (guess whose feeding Greene and Mitchell)
Points = JQ 1,500 ( I figure every save is worth a point that wasn’t scored against us)
Standings = 114 (we are going to be really good this year)
Conference = 3 (the other Divisions are weak with one dominant team each)
PP = 11 (we can only get better after last year)
PK = 4 (we lost a little with Zeus leaving)
Goals Scored Ranked = 11
Goals Against Ranked = 5
Quick = 6
How deep = “NHL and the East Coast is stunned by the Kings sweep of the Cup Finals”
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I really believe the signing of Richards and Gagne will help take the pressure off of Penner and he’ll have a great season…especially if he is getting in as great a shape as it sounds..High expectation for this year’s team for sure!
~ GO KINGS GO ~
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Joemv8 Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 1:18 pm
@boxtime17,
Penner will score 40+ goals this year and he will be a force. He might hit 50.
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boxtime17 Reply:
July 15th, 2011 at 2:11 pm
@Joemv8,
Sounds good to me..although I’d be happy with 30 goals!
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Really close, really clean, really nice??? LOL Did you bring him in on a helocopter?
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Chemistry is a beautiful thing but unfortunately I don’t think TM knows what the heck that is. Hopefully he’ll get it this season and not change the lines every other shift.
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