Here’s the update from Colin Fraser, who has yet to participate in a full practice after undergoing foot surgery during the offseason, as part of his highly disputed trade from Edmonton. Fraser has been doing conditioning skating since Saturday but said he’s making progress…
FRASER: “It’s good. It’s coming. I’ve skated for four days now, and I’m going for a practice today with all the young guys, the non-game guys. It will give me a good sense, a good feel for the puck and maybe some actual drills, as opposed to just the bag skating out there. So I’m getting in shape, but I’ve just got to get my hands back and feel comfortable.”
Question: Is that all it is now? Are you OK with the foot now?
FRASER: “Yeah, it feels good. I wouldn’t call it 100 percent, but it’s close. There’s no pain, by any means, but there’s maybe a little discomfort. It doesn’t quite feel normal, if that makes sense, but it’s not stopping me from doing anything. Talking to the doctor, everything is OK to go ahead. I have no contact, but everything is OK to go ahead and practice.”
Get off the IR so we can buy you out! Wish you all the best!
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KingsFan in OC Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 2:40 pm
@Lake Forest, Are you down here in Lake Forest in South OC?
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Lake Forest Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 2:58 pm
@KingsFan in OC, Yep, just moved from HB about 9 months ago!
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KingsFan in OC Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 4:39 pm
@Lake Forest, What date is the get together at Nick’s?
LittleRhody Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 5:50 pm
@Lake Forest, I beleive it is this Monday, the 26th, 7:30 pm. I am planning on attending
Cortex949 Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 3:12 pm
@KingsFan in OC, I know u didn’t ask me but FYI I’m in laguna niguel, also local
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LittleRhody Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 3:17 pm
@KingsFan in OC, In Laguna Hills myself
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Lake Forest Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 3:22 pm
@LittleRhody, any of you guys going to Nick’s pizza (organized by puck73)???? Also know of any bars in South OC to watch the games? (In case the wife hates me)
KingsFan in OC Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 3:38 pm
@LittleRhody, Nice! Lots of 949 represented here. I am in San Juan Capistrano. I saw something posted a little while ago about a get together at a pizza place in Costa Mesa. Anyone else see that? Would love to go to a Kings function here in Quack-land!
Gonna stop by Mr. Pickles to pick our dinner before hitting the road to Staples tonight!
We should definitely plan a South OC Kings Watch Party for some of the road games this year.
Freakshow Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 3:54 pm
@LittleRhody, go to lucilles on el toro
Duckbasher Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 4:11 pm
@LittleRhody – Seeing how many Kings fans there are in the OC please me to no end.
KingsFan in OC Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 4:26 pm
@Freakshow, Lucilles is good. We have to get on the road to beat the traffic so that is why I chose Mr. Pickles. Best freakin’ sandwich shop around. If you like BBQ – Bad to the Bone in San Juan rocks!!!
indeed Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 4:28 pm
I’m in Anaheim, literally a block from that stupid Arena on Katella. Where are all these Kings fans congregating?
Freakshow Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 8:19 pm
@LittleRhody, I work at lucilles lol come by sometime…
quisp Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 7:54 pm
@Lake Forest,
can’t buy him out until june
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Any news on what will happen with trade
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brian Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 2:42 pm
@thelexsters, Yes, the city of Edmonton will have to seced from Canada and will forced to become part of Mexico.
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I’m glad that he’s finally recovering from his foot injury. Have we heard anything yet on when Bettman will rule on Mulletgate? It seems like whenever Lombardi comments on it he says it will be resolved shortly, and yet almost 3 months later it’s still unresolved. Get your act together Bettman, and get this resolved.
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If you were a decent player and stood a chance of making an impact… i would care a lot more. Sorry Fraser.
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Kings Fan Vancouver, WA Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 2:47 pm
@VanKingsFan, HAHA well said.
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Crown Royal Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 3:37 pm
@VanKingsFan,
People are giving up on this guy a little to soon. He’s a grinder who works hard and may provide some depth if the Kings are going to make a legitimate run at the cup. He might be around for awhile as a third, or more likely,fourth line checker.
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tornado12 Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 3:59 pm
@Crown Royal, where are you going to put him on the roster? there is no room. unless you mean keeping him at MAN and then having the ability to call him up in case of injury…
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Crown Royal Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 4:48 pm
@tornado12,
He might start on IR and in the event of injury to another forward might get the call.
Why do I get the feeling that Fraser is one puck to the foot from going back to square one?
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Its too bad for this player to be in this position. At Hockey Fest he seemed to be a quality person. DL ends up looking like a bad guy if he lets him go when it was actually Tambellini who set him up.
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stacy Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 4:09 pm
@DesertKing, I agree he was very nice at Hockey Fest (I also saw him 7/29 at Dodger Stadium) he truly seems to be making the effort . . . deserves a chance IMHO
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Token Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 4:37 pm
@stacy, When you’re running for the cup, you want guys like CF in the system. Guys get injured and after the trade deadline you have roster slots to burn.
Heck, with all the depth this year in Manchester we should be looking for both cups! When’s the last time that happened?
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Faser – The man who never should have been…………(on the Kings roster)
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@Capt Jam, I don’t know. Maybe you’re pessimistic about trivial things.
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Capt Jam Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 3:22 pm
@Ian,
That’s also true about substantial things to a certain extent; but at my adavanced age, I prefer to call it “a hunch”.
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LGK saying Doughty on his way to LA
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DBking Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 3:22 pm
@kingszzz, I can’t find that anywhere, can you give more info? You better not be screwing with us!
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kingszzz Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 3:42 pm
@DBking, I don’t have anything other that what’s on LGK right now. Sorry
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Chris Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 5:55 pm
@kingszzz, he is messing with us.
Chris Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 6:39 pm
@kingszzz, Note to self: don’t listen to kingzzz
Capt Jam Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 3:26 pm
@kingszzz,
They did? Even Ecklund’s not that irresponsible.
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kingszzz Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 3:27 pm
@Capt Jam, Actually they said he was already at TSC. Who knows?
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mike Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 3:30 pm
@kingszzz, WHHHAAATTTT ????
mike Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 3:37 pm
@kingszzz, WHHHAAATTTT ?
And this is why I’m ok with vague injury updates that we see during the season (I.e “undisclosed upper body injuries)
http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/story?storyId=7001079
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Kingsfanone Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 4:40 pm
@Shakes,
Absolutely 100% correct!
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Fraser starts the season on thr IR. Whenever he is ready, DL sends him to the Monarchs for “conditioning” and he plays out the year there.
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PuckHead27 Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 3:26 pm
* If he has to pass through waivers to get to the AHL (or to stay there) so be it.
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I think the Kings are gonna keep him around. idk why but I think they will.
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danglebagel Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 7:13 pm
@Subby, Could come in handy if lewis or stoll goes down in the playoffs, I dont think Murray wants to move Richardson around too much. If Lokti had more NHL experience Fraser would be gone.
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http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/hockey/post/_/id/3746/kings-drew-doughty-saga-carries-on
I love DL lol
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danglebagel Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 7:17 pm
@Subby, haha its probably nothing but i noticed they said “doughty’s agent” was looking for no more than 5 years. I get the feeling if Drew isn’t signed by the start of the season Meehan will get the boot. I really dont think Doughty is the kind of player who’d rather sit at home than play hockey.
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Kings announcement on Kings Vision at 345 pst!!!!!!!!!
Tune in…..
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From LAKings Twitter: If you like surprises and @LAKings hockey, then you better follow @KingsVision for an announcement at 3:45.
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StillneedDewey FKA PakiFro Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 3:50 pm
@kingszzz, the time is now 3:50
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Let me be clear per the tweet from #lakings…
LAKings LA Kings
If you like surprises and @LAKings hockey, then you better follow @KingsVision for an announcement at 3:45.
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OnTheFly Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 3:44 pm
@Kings Fan South,
Maybe there going to show the game tonight.
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Eric K Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 3:50 pm
@OnTheFly, bingo
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Kings Fan South Reply:
September 21st, 2011 at 3:51 pm
@OnTheFly, Good call. You are correct!
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I could kind of understand looking at Brule before buying him out had that trade happened. Brule was once a very highly regarded prospect, but not so much with Fraser. Are the Kings really looking at him or is that just a the cover story until he’s healthy and they buy him out?
That Symth trade was really a huge giveaway in favor of Edmonton. Even if we really didn’t feel Smythe was quite worth his salary he was worth more than what was returned (at least in the Brule scenario we would have received a reasonably valuable draft pick)
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I really hope this guy makes the team. He has been treated so poorly. It’s one thing to be cut, but to have your situation aired publically like this is unfortunate. He’s like the short fat kid who never got picked and then the two teams argued over who had to take him. I hope he makes the team and scores the goal that wins us the Cup.
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