Here’s how the scoring went for tonight’s rookie game between the Kings and Phoenix Coyotes…
FIRST PERIOD
Phoenix 1, Kings 0: Evan Bloodoff beat Martin Jones from the right circle at the 1:11 mark. Assist to Colin Long.
Kings 1, Phoenix 1: Brandon Kozun scored a power-play goal on the Kings’ first attempt with the man advantage, off an offensive-zone faceoff win. Assists to Linden Vey and Jake Muzzin, 8:51 into the period.
Kings 2, Phoenix 1: Andy Andreoff scored on a wraparound, 11:09 into the period. Assists to Jake Muzzin and Michael Schumacher. Right after the ensuing faceoff, Andreoff fought Harrison Ruopp.
Kings 2, Phoenix 2: The Coyotes tied the game with a power-play goal at the 17:20 mark. Lucas Lessio shot through traffic from the right circle and the puck deflected off the post and went in. Chris Summers got an assist.
Kings 3: Phoenix 2: Just 17 seconds after Phoenix tied the game, the Kings took the lead back. Tyler Toffoli’s breakaway chance was stopped by goalie Mark Vistenin, but Jordan Weal picked up the rebound and scored from close range. Ray Kaunisto also got an assist at the 17:37 mark.
End of first: The Kings went 1-for-1 on the power play and Phoenix went 1-for-3. The Coyotes will be on the power play for the first 1:46 of the second period. Shots were 21-17 in favor of the Coyotes in the first period.
SECOND PERIOD
Kings 4, Phoenix 2: Robert Czarnik scored a shorthanded goal 1:03 into the second period, unassisted, after a Phoenix offensive-zone turnover.
Kings 5, Phoenix 2: Andy Andreoff’s second goal of the game gave the Kings a three-goal lead 7:17 into the second period. Michael Schumacher and Rob Mignardi got assists, and the game was delayed by a broken glass pane in the corner.
Kings 5, Phoenix 3: Evan Bloodoff scored a shorthanded goal 10:10 into the second period, his second goal of the game. Bloodoff carried the puck into the Kings’ zone, pulled up at the right circle and whipped a wrist shot past Jones. Colin Long picked up an assist.
Kings 6, Phoenix 3: Brandon Kozun was credited with the 5-on-3 goal after a Kings offensive-zone faceoff win and a close-range wrist shot. It was Kozun’s second goal of the game, at 11:36, with an assist to Nicolas Deslauriers.
End of second: Things got messy in the second, as there was a fight, a 10-minute misconduct and 11 minor penalties, including a trip by Coyotes goalie Mark Visentin. Each team scored a shorthanded goal and the Kings scored a 5-on-3 goal. Through two periods, shots are 35-32 in favor of the Kings, with Martin Jones totaling 29 saves.
THIRD PERIOD
Kings 6, Phoenix 4: Chris Gibson started the third period in goal for the Kings and got beat by the first shot he faced, a medium-range wrist shot by Darian Dziurzynski 18 seconds into the period. Michael Stone and Chris Summers got assists.
Kings 6, Phoenix 5: The Coyotes, already on the power play, scored on a delayed-penalty situation 6:41 into the period, as Andy Miele scored on a short wrist shot from the high slot, unassisted.
Kings 6, Phoenix 6: The Coyotes’ third goal of the period came 7:20 in, on the power play, and tied the game. Brendan Shinnimin scored the power-play goal, with assists to Colin Long and goalie Marc Cheverie.
Phoenix 7, Kings 6: A fourth consecutive goal gave the Coyotes the lead 10:07 into the period. A rebound stayed in the crease and, after a scramble, Brett Hextall knocked the loose puck past Gibson. Darian Dziurzynski got an assist.
Phoenix 8, Kings 6: Gibson’s tough period continued as Brett Hextall scored his second goal of the period, on the power play, with an assist from Andy Miele at the 13:59 mark.
Phoenix 8, Kings 7: The Kings capped the scoring with 2.8 seconds remaining, when Ray Kaunisto tapped in a beautiful cross-ice pass from Brandon Kozun at close range.
Rich!
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Dang Rich, you look like a giant compared to Darryl (lol). Keep up the good work. Go Kings!!! Toffoli gets first goal.
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Dead air, this must be where I pretend to see a Aladdin Bail Bonds and Carls Jr. (Miss Turkey) commercial.
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Enrique Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 6:12 pm
@Hesperia STH,i love that commercial
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DesertKing Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 7:34 pm
@Enrique,
Yeah, I love that bail bonds commericial too, especially the part where they bring the customer the coffee
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Better than AHL Live!
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we are down 1 0 where are the trolls???
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39scars Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 6:39 pm
@neil, They were traded to the Oilers in the Smith forfeiture.
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Wow, Deslauriers made up some ground after dropping in deep. Good skating!
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anyone know who is behind the bench for the kings?
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Rich Hammond Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 6:19 pm
Manchester coaches…Mark Morris and Scott Pellerin.
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dang. Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 6:23 pm
@Rich Hammond, thanks!!
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Good PP look there for the Kozun goal.
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Kozun!!! Awesome!
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Bob Miller doenst sound as good as usual and Foxy is really quiet…..
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Finally some powerplay scoring. Clearly Kompon is not coaching the rookie games.
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hipcheck Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 6:42 pm
@Bickleton Wigglesworth III, youve just been credited with the first anti-Kompon comment of the season. Bravo!
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DesertKing Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 7:35 pm
@Bickleton Wigglesworth III,
You da man!! You have just identified JK’s replacement!
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Wy to go Des!
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Kings starting to assert themselves. Like the quick comeback and grit being shown by the youngsters.
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Muzzin is playing like a beast
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Way to keep your helmet on while fighting someone with their helmet off. I woulda body slammed him too.
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Either I’m getting old and need thicker glasses or I got some crappy feed on the computer.
I can barely read the numbers on the jerseys, and that only when they are standing still.
Does anyone actually see the puck?
I’m so frustrated.
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SpreignedAnkle Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 6:33 pm
@Token,
Same boat here, and I’m paying for the most expensive internet connection Cox offers–I’m assuming it’s just their video upload quality is bad.
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Token Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 6:43 pm
@SpreignedAnkle, I’m still jazzed to see something, anything Kings…
… but I got a 25Mbit pipe coming in and the compression on the feed is just… so last decade.
They invented the adaptive compression protocols way back when, something like 5 years ago which is an eternity in the tech world. Get a handle on it KingsVision!
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Token Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 6:49 pm
@Token, I’m gonna try watching on the iPhone next period.
Token Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 6:52 pm
@Token, KingsVision:
We are sorry, the content of this program is not compatible with your device.
Love It!
PRMan Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 6:49 pm
Hate to say it guys, but on TW topmost internet, I’ve got a pretty clear picture on my PS3 blown up on my HDTV with the PS3′s zoom feature.
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PRMan Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 6:50 pm
@PRMan, For instance, I have no trouble reading the jersey numbers.
SpreignedAnkle Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 6:53 pm
@PRMan,
I am going to do that right now. Did you just use the web browser and go to the Insider to view it?
Token Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 6:53 pm
@PRMan, What’s your address there? I’m coming over!
SpreignedAnkle Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 6:59 pm
@PRMan,
You are genius. This is awesome! It may not be 1080p but it’s definitely 55″ of awesomeness.
mash-ola Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 7:02 pm
@Token, I guess you get what you pay for…
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Token Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
@mash-ola, You talking about my eyesight? Yeah, that was free! The damned Oakley’s were a small fortune and they seem out of tune. No warranty on the glass though.
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Puckn-A Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
@Token, It’s clear as a bell on my PS3 ( Cox highspeed).
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The Kings had some great follow up on the play with the Weal goal.
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shumachers huge
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PRMan Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 6:51 pm
@cdawgg, Serious.
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Nolan had a few good plays defensively towards the end.
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I love this! That take down in the second fight was awesome!
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Dominick Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 6:41 pm
@Subby, not a lot of punches thrown, but showed some strength grabbing that leg and flipping his opponent on his back.
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KINGKRAZY Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 7:49 pm
@Subby, How was the first fight with Andreoff? My feed started buffering right then.
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YES!! Rich’s first, first period summary of the season. Could not stop smiling while watching our boys. Have never been so happy to see KINGS HOCKEY!!
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This is Awesome! I’m on a plane with wifi watching in the air. Muzzin is looking good.
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hipcheck Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 6:43 pm
@RedBear, LOL-beats the Everyone Loves Raymond reruns aye?
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Jamesonafterawin Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 10:51 pm
@RedBear, I thought elecronics had to be turned off while the plane was on!
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Deslauriers fight was totally awesome, I loved the way he picked up the other guy and slammed him down, after getting pounded. I totally screamed and clapped and had everyone looking at me crazy!!
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Boony Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 7:42 am
@#1KingsfaninVegas, Forget that fact that he got pounded and went to a desperation take down. Like the kid but he clearly lost the fight, takedowns only score points in MMA
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Stuart Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 7:47 am
@Boony, but that was the beauty, he was getting pounded and then finally said “F-all this” and just overpowered the Yote and took him down. Self preservation in full effect.
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Oh no….
http://watch.tsn.ca/featured/clip532158#clip532158
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mash-ola Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 7:09 pm
@kevin from toronto, I thought both sides were planning to keep the media out of the negotiations… where are these ‘leaks’ coming from?
C’mon DL and Doughty… Get’er done! It’s too important of a year to let this thing fester and get ugly!
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lvkingaholic Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
@kevin from toronto, and the hit’s just keep on rollin……….
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Jamesonafterawin Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 11:07 pm
@kevin from toronto, Well Kopitar can probley play as good of defence as Doughty, and he scores more goals, so why would he get paid more than Kopitar. Just saying.
I know this is wrong to say here, but I don’t value Doughty as much as most here.
Not yet. And I think the Doughty camp is already calling him a star player.
And last years attitude on the ice kinda showed me a differant side.
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So Who’s Hexty rooting for in this game? Either way, watching these kids play, it feels good to be a Kings fan right now!!!
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missed the first period coming home from work…cant wait to see the rest of the game!
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Poor Daryl, he’s really workin’ HARD doing PbyP & Color. Nice work!
Andreoff looks REAL good……
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raitis Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 7:05 pm
@Cynic,
good goal and a scrap!
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Cynic Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 7:09 pm
@raitis, Now it’s 2 goals & a scrap. Andy is showing some serious puck awareness and hops.
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raitis Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 7:20 pm
Wow what a snipe by kozun
AUTO POWER OFF
that scared me for a split second.
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Dominick Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 7:10 pm
@SpreignedAnkle, I thought that was for my laptop. I had never seen it before and it scared me for a second also.
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cameraman needs to zoom out some…
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OnTheFly Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 7:09 pm
@TYLER,
Yes, zoom out a bit, and clean the glass.
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The feed is clear on my laptop, can even see the puck just fine. Ahh sooo nice to see some hockey!
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mantooth Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 7:38 pm
@Kings 4 Life, We hooked the laptop up to the TV and it is great!
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Kings 4 Life Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 7:41 pm
@mantooth, why didnt i think of that?! lol thanks for the info.
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Token Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 7:47 pm
@mantooth, I envy you guys. Looks like crap on my 24″ monitor.
sigh
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Kings 4 Life Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 7:51 pm
@Token, lol my tv isnt much bigger, its a 32″
What feature do I need to make this compatible with an IPhone?
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Brent Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 7:09 pm
@Bonvivant1, It’s being shown using Flash technology. I’m not sure if that is possible with anything Apple.
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Adamic39 Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 9:49 pm
@Bonvivant1, Skyfire web browser will convert and play alot, but not all, flash videos. Don’t know if it will work on a streaming feed though.
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Ughhhh! A little too nonchalant on the point.
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That Coyotes player just got knocked out! that was awesome!
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Kozun! sneaky shot.
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deslauriers looks huge
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Token Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 7:37 pm
@broncokings, NHL for sure. Top 4 likely.
Cant say the same for Muzzin. I’m expecting more from the “old man”. Seems nonchalant out there.
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Hextall’s kid is an annoying lil’ butthole my buddy played against him in the BCHL and NCAA. WHooped his ass a few times.
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Looks like a tennis ball in a gravel pit….
Daryl is on point man…LOL!
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Tiffoli took it right too the net.
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Stuart Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 7:51 am
@Dominick, had me clapping just because he made the move!! it was nice to see what the future looks like!
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they all are huge , make the coyotes look like pee wee size
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Refs are in mid season forum !!!!!
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Kozun can easily play RW4 when Westy is not in the lineup. Kid is crafty.
Reminds me of Lokti when he banked that shot off the goalies stick, only Kozun does that every shift.
This will likely doom him in Murray’s system. He will be a top 6 some where in the league in the next 3 years.
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Dominick Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 7:44 pm
@Token, I’m not sure yet, but I think Kozun could give Lokti a run for his money as far as that depth position on the big club.
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Token Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
@Dominick, With Toffoli and Weal in the mix, Kozun will not get his chance with the Kings. This year is his chance to make the club since there is a RW slot open. If he doesn’t make it its trade or Europe for him, I’m afraid.
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Dominick Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 8:04 pm
@Token,
With Toffoli, and Weal, I think the Kings have the benefit of time. Unless one of those 2 just makes it impossible for DL to send them down, Kozun could end up with the longer look. I agree though, this is the year for Kozun to make his move, or the door could close for him at the end of the season (maybe sooner).
Thanks Rich, this is a great feed and it works on my PS3 ! Great second period, Kozun is awesome! Dynamite with a lazerbeam!
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about to blow a 3 goal lead, that sounds like the kings we know and love -_-
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Dominick Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 8:06 pm
@brymaster1, Woouldn’t be a Kings game unless the game was a 1 goal game.
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Wow, Gibson can’t stop a darn thing. Long ways to go here.
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mash-ola Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 8:04 pm
@Brent, This is our first pick in the draft??? oh well, it’s just exhibition and the kid is just getting his first taste of pro prospect hockey, eh…
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Brent Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 8:48 pm
@mash-ola, Yep. First game against higher competition and he is getting a bit schooled. He’ll learn from this and it doesn’t count in the standings.
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Can we get Jones back in?
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Kings need a TIME OUT !!!!!!!!!
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We need a fight!
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HAHAHAHAHAAAAH cough cough!
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This new Raiders jersey is already giving us bad luck! Yuck!
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Jack The Lad Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
@Seattle757, I was just thinking the same thing. Kings can’t hold a lead with these monstrosities they call uniforms!
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DesertKing Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 8:37 pm
@Seattle757,
Typical defeatist attitude for a Charger fan
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Fire the coach…..we shouldnt have changed the goalie…we needed a time out earlier… I just trying to get in mid season forum myself….
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Jamesonafterawin Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 11:20 pm
@neil, Ha, nice. Oh Oh, can I skip to the end of the season… Well, maybe next season. LOL!
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what the hell happened!?
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Has Gibson made a save? Those were some weak goals.
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These are the Kings we know and love! The ones that never play 60 minutes!
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Wow, Gibson can’t be feeling too good right about now. What is going on? Stop the puck buddy. You can do it.
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Gibson is Horrible!
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So I guess Gibson will be starting in the LOW minors.
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Token Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 8:13 pm
@Dave, Reign for him once he clears Juniors.
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NICK NICKSON WHERE ARE YOUuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu?
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Deslauriers would make a fantastic power forward.
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I think Gibson is trying out the Kelly Hrudey bandana look, he’s put his own twist on it however, as he seems to be wearing it over his eyes…
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red49er Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 8:40 pm
@Nyck, lol, best comment on this thread
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tron Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 10:50 pm
@Nyck,
That is funny – we have found a preseason sidekick for Daryl Evans! Great job Daryl, but Nyck could buy you a few more well deserved breathes.
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I think I saw Terry Murray make one single facial expression, which is one more than last years entire season
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I’m really liking the Andreoff kid.
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mcdangles Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 11:26 pm
@Token, I have been telling people around and at the game, he is a gem. He can do it all. I noticed it in the Development camp. He plays with a lot of confidence and can score as well as drop the gloves when needed, as he did all 3 tonight
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i’ll have to say that when Jones was in during the 2nd period i was impressed with the team. some good skill with Kozun, Vey + Toffoli and a few others. Jones is a quality goalie and there are a couple of decent d-men. And Andreoff looked solid as well. throw the third period out when the goalie can’t stop anything.
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Token Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
@Dave, Agreed.
I throw out the score and just look a the Kings team. Good stuff tonight.
Vey, Kozun, Toffoli, Weal all delivered.
Andreoff, Kaunisto – nice surprise.
Jones – rock star
Deslaurier – best power forward
– jokes aside, did fine. I can now understand why so many fans have a man-crush on this kid. Needs to develop though.
Muzzin – I wanted more focus from him. He’s better than this.
Cajkovski & Zhan – What a letdown. Show me some knuckles boys! You ain’t here on account of your skills.
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Wonder what happened to playing defense when we have a 3 goal lead.
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I guess what DL said at HockeyFest about the oung players needing to learn how to play defense was true. Great offensive skills but no D = no playing time under TM at the NHL level.
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Thank you Daryl. You did everything yourself tonight. Above and beyond dude, above and beyond.
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KH Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 8:26 pm
@Dominick, Agreed. He did a good job, as did rich on the pregane. Thank you guys!
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KH Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
@KH, Pregame*
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Token Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 8:29 pm
@KH, LOL, Pregane, for those tense moments before the game begins. Use twice daily.
- ViC - Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 8:28 pm
@Dominick, one of the best DJs in the world. Above & Beyond!
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pautna Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 8:37 pm
@Dominick, Agreed. Bob and Nick make it look/sound easy, but obviously it’s not.
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Aw man I wanted them to win so I could chirp Paul bissonette on twitter even though he wasn’t playing (although some guys playing in the rookie game have more skill than him)
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C’mon, man … You can’t give up 5 goals in 12 minutes … geez.
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Hmmmmmm not liking that first pick in the draft so far, reminded me of a goalie in a pick up game( You know, the D-man who draws the shortest straw).
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Daryl is pretty decent for a play-by-play guy..nice effort on the mic.
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Kozun and Taffoli were the only real standouts to me. Well Gibson but in a bad way. He reminded me of Roman Checkmaneck…bad memories. Love Kozun’s hustle. Jones did well.
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Rich,
Will this game be available on Kings vision to re-watch later in it’s entirety? Would love to be able to scout through it and really break it down.
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Token Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 8:30 pm
@Dominick, Geek, nerd, Yoda?
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Gibson is young. It’s one game. Just shell shocked.
I thought the whole team was sloppy in the 3rd. PK was crap. The team stopped playing early. 40 minutes.
Andreoff looked REAL good. Could be the surprise of camp.
Toffoli is the real deal man. Drives to the net like he owns it. I hope he dominates in Manchester because I think he will with his skill and mentality. Next year, he makes the club full time if he continues like this.
Expected more out of Kaunisto, but it’s early. The one punch drop was nice though. I thought he would have has a Gordie Howe Hat Trick in this type of game.
Muzzin looked like he was holding back or something. The boarding penalty he took was sloppy. IDK.
Deslauries plays big. I didn’t think he was all that but was solid.
Tryouts did not impress much.
Weal, Kozun, Vey, man we have some talent in the wings!
Win tomorrow.
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I was so excited to see this, wish that 3rd period wasn’t so brutal though. Glad I got to see the kids play, thanks again Rich.
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Alright, our first meltdown of the year. It’s good to get it out of your system when your in the pre-season
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pautna Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 8:43 pm
@408kingsfan, lol!
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This was the first time I was impressed by Czarnik. He was absolutely relentless on the forecheck, reminded me of a Brad Marchand. He was all over, especially on the PK, and he scored a beauty.
Jones looked just ok to me, a goal or two looked pretty stoppable, but he also made some pretty solid saves as well. No need to go trading Bernier or Quick just yet.
Kozun really put together a strong game. I didn’t see him getting caught up ice, or out of position defensively, he really made things happen offensively, and he picked the corner like a true sniper on one of his two goals. I’m still a little curious to see him handle bigger stronger guys, he doesn’t seem undeniably strong on the puck to me yet.
Toffoli has really got a shot, and knows exactly where to be in the offensive zone. Not a real fast player, or real flashy, but he puts himself in good position to get scoring chances pretty consistently.
Andreoff really blew me away with his play. He was the absolute beast of this one. Muscled people around all game long, went to the net with purpose, and really put up a good scrap. I can see him really making a case to stick around longer than anyone thought.
Gibson. I’ll just say, he was the opposite of spectacular.
Our defense as a whole, really took the 3rd period off, that was a little bit concerning, but individually, I think some guys really stood out.
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mcdangles Reply:
September 14th, 2011 at 11:39 pm
@Nyck, Andreoff has stood out to me since Development camp. I have friends that have watched him play with the Generals (OHL) they say the guy is a pure leader on the ice
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Wow feels like i watch the Sharks game again game 3 booo lol but they still prospect and Gibson stil young i hope he gets better…Team look good at second period but forgot their was a 3rd period
Muzzing did pretty good
Jones did pretty good but he also let in 2 goals that he should of saved but he did save and he did played great
some players arent not ready and to me i dont see any prospects making a threat on the NHL pro roster…
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Hope to see more of these games, it would also be nice if they could show some of the Monarchs games over the net. Just don’t want to see more of what was seen tonight.
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Well this just reminded me of GM 3. My two cents.. Gibson isn’t very good at tracking the puck, pretty much every puck he let in was a weak goal he didn’t see coming. It’s understandable, he was just drafted but I heard he put up good numbers on one of the worst teams in the minors. I didn’t see that player here he looked lost.
Muzzin and Deslauriers looked pretty solid to me, solid defense, physical, winning board battles and good in front of the net. Room for improvement, they had trouble with puck control and making good plays consistently, but they seem close.
As far as the Kozun vs. Toffoli debate.. It’s clear to me Toffoli needs time in the AHL. He was very confident with the puck and good on the rush. There were some plays he could have made to his teammates that ended up in him turning the puck over. Kozun seemed to be the better of the two, not only in production but in involvement as well. The thing that puts it over the top was Kozun’s battle level along the boards and his intensity was there every shift. He was good on both sides of the ice, cycling the puck well, and was generally in good position. Although at times he made some strange decisions in the neutral zone that seemed to turn on him.
It’ll be interesting to hear what coaching staff got out of this game
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Just got back from the game and I almost felt bad only paying $10 for tickets. A lot of action and fighting. It was cool to see Alec Martinez and Kopi roaming around in the crowd. I also asked Kopi how his ankle was and he just simply said “It’s great”. Looks like #11 is at 100%. Finally! the season is right around the corner!
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http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=375830#YourCallTop
Kings aren’t going to pay him more the Kopi and could pull the offer? ;O
People proud of DL for sticking to his guns.
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btw Muzzy Wuzzy rocked in that game :]
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If true, I support DL.
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6.8M for 7 years, if true, sounds like a fair offer. I heard somewhere it was 6.8 for 9 years which I could see Doughty saying was too long into his ufa years. While I believe this (6.8 for 7) is a fair offer I really don’t believe we need to put an imaginary ceiling at Kopitars salary. Saying we won’t pay more than 6.8 just because that is what Kopi makes. Players sign contracts for what makes sense for them at the current market value. Some players focus on length of contract, nmc’s, signing bonuses etc…. Other players focus more on the average salary.
You could rank the players on any team #1 to #20, and see that the salary they are paid doesn’t come anywhere near that ranking. My point is, its very often the case that your best player is not the highest paid player on the team. Kopi can address that at his next negotiation if he wants. I’m not saying DD deserves more than 6.8, I’m just saying that is not some magical number that we shouldn’t cross.
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