Looking for someone to blame for last night’s Kings loss? There’s always Justin Bieber (right). At least Bieber was wearing a Kings hat and several of the “Love for Lokomotiv’’ bracelets. As for the New Jersey Devils, the Kings are probably glad to be rid of them. The Kings scored one goal in 125 minutes against the Devils this season and were stymied by veteran journeyman goalie Johan Hedberg in five shutout periods. Here’s how the New Jersey Star-Ledger covered last night’s game, followed by some additional postgame quotes from the Devils’ locker room…
Devils get inspirational performances from Petr Sykora, Dainius Zubrus
Devils coach Pete DeBoer: That’s our best 60-minute effort so far
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COACH PETER DEBOER
(on the game…) “I thought they were good. I thought Zach (Parise) looked very good there in the middle for his first game (at center) since college. I thought he did a great job. He had good speed that created a lot of chances and it gave us some good momentum. I think that’s our best 60-minute effort so far, top to bottom. It’s a very good L.A. team. We came in here and I thought, right from the drop of the puck, competed for 60 minutes. … I thought our goaltender was great when he needed to be. … We wanted to bear down today and play a good game and we did that.’’
(on the Devils’ goals…) “We just kept chipping away. I thought we deserved one in the first, the way we played. We didn’t get one. We stuck with it and finally got rewarded. We’re going to have to do that all season. Stick with the program and keep plugging away and wait for chances.’’
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PATRIK ELIAS
(on the game…) “We created pretty good opportunities in the first two (periods). In the second, we just capitalized on those. It was nice.’’
(on Dainius Zubrus’ play on the line…) “I thought he was tremendous on the forecheck. He pretty much went after most of pucks, most of the chips, most of the dump-ins. He created space for us and was so strong that he always got the puck and we created chances out of it. And he got rewarded with a couple goals.’’
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DAINIUS ZUBRUS
(on the game…) “We believe (the Kings) are one of the better teams and have a lot of skill plays and good players on their team. First game of the road trip, and to win the way we did it’s a good confidence boost and we’ve got to keep building.’’
(on Johan Hedberg’s play…) “Our second game of the season, he stepped in and played really well. Even the last couple games that we lost, it wasn’t our best efforts, but he was our best player. So he’s been really good for us. With (Martin Brodeur) down a little bit…it helps a lot and keeps the confidence in us.’’
Impede the Bieb!
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I wish sometimes the other players would just say “The Kings played like garbage tonight and we took advantage of it” On an related note, Penner is garbage. Brown and Richards have shown chemistry on powerplay but can do nothing on their own line because they have to drag that slug Penner around. Everytime I see him he is stationary watching the game (except he had a decent 3rd period last night with Stoll) TM got to let this dead dog lie.
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Weasel Reply:
October 26th, 2011 at 9:52 am
@bringbackbutchgoring,
He’s a little clumsy and can be very passive at times. He seems to like to pass more than shoot which is disturbing, but I don’t think his effort is really the issue, his role is.
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Dan H. Reply:
October 26th, 2011 at 10:10 am
@bringbackbutchgoring,
Penner has actually played a LOT better this year. Not showing up on the stat sheet but he’s made some great passes (including one to Brown in the slot last night) that other players aren’t capitalizing on.
He’s also been standing up for his team, getting back into the d zone quick, and playing physical. Not sure what you’ve been watching.
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Man I thought that was a chick at first! lol
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Harry Reply:
October 26th, 2011 at 9:13 am
@kennynakamoto,
It sure looks like one =x
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pautna Reply:
October 26th, 2011 at 9:48 am
@kennynakamoto, Ha! I thought the same thing when they showed him on TV last night!
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i hate the view from New Jersey
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Dominick Reply:
October 26th, 2011 at 9:19 am
@Shakes, Same view from Buffalo.
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Maybe it’s time for a change (in the line up)
Yes, its still a young season, but maybe we should have Gags play with Mike on the second line. Penns, Stolly and Richie looked good out there. I don’t know about Brown being on the first line though.
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Ohmygod, Ohmygod, Ohmygod, Ohmygod, Ohmygod, JUSTIN!!!! AHHHHHHH!!!!!
Ok, now I feel better.
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DesertKing Reply:
October 26th, 2011 at 9:34 am
@wavesinair,
Waves, jut please keep your clothes on
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Stuart Reply:
October 26th, 2011 at 10:17 am
@DesertKing, too late. it is “waving”inair
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wavesinair Reply:
October 26th, 2011 at 10:25 am
@DesertKing,
Stuart’s right. Too late. I gotta fever and the only cure is more Bieber. Well that and a Kings win tomorrow.
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Oh man, i was really hoping Deboer and the players would be asked how they felt playing in front of Justin Beiber! must be even more pressure haha
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To quote Ozzy, “What’s a bieber?”
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DesertKing Reply:
October 26th, 2011 at 9:33 am
@DesertKing,
To quote Kompon “What’s a goal?”
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Stuart Reply:
October 26th, 2011 at 10:18 am
@DesertKing, to quote TM “What’s a shutout streak?”
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kingm32 Reply:
October 26th, 2011 at 12:56 pm
@DesertKing, hahahahah. that’s funny. thank you.
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I’ll just say it was the “New Jersey” why we lost. I’m ready for the crown logo!
I’m more upset with getting shutout then the loss. All I saw was 3 kings going behind the net, then having no one in front crashing down to pass too.
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Beiber showed up wearing a Blackhawks cap and no bracelets. Kings PR got him decked out in between 1st and 2nd periods.So, i definitely blame Beiber for this loss. More so than i do Temu , or Bernier. If it’s not Beiber’s fault, then maybe i’d point the finger at the whole team for play atrocious hockey. Real tentative and hesitant play our there.
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Dan H. Reply:
October 26th, 2011 at 10:15 am
@Helvetica,
He was wearing a Winnipeg jersey the night before with his girlfriend Selena Gomez giving him a lapdance in a private box the night before.
Winnipeg lost too.
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Stuart Reply:
October 26th, 2011 at 10:19 am
@Dan H., thank the hockey gods I didn’t see that our I would’ve taken a hot poker to the peepers…and an eye-patch is not becoming.
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Eggplant Reply:
October 26th, 2011 at 10:50 am
@Helvetica, Why is it that every time someone on this forum says TeMu or Temu meaning Terry Murray I’m thinking of Teemu Selanne?
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Helvetica Reply:
October 26th, 2011 at 11:28 am
@Eggplant, It’s because there’s not one fan of the Kings that wouldn’t rather have Teemu over TeMu.
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PMasterTy9 Reply:
October 26th, 2011 at 11:54 am
@Eggplant, It’s because usually Terry Murray is usually TM not Temu. When I see Temu I think you are refering to Teemu Salanne. Temu is closer to Teemu not Terry Murray.
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Hopefully the Kings unimpressed him to the point that he doesn’t come back. #BieberJinx.
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@Helvetica,
Funny, how last weekend he was a Jets fan: http://www.idontlikeyouinthatway.com/pictures/20111023/Selena%20Gomez%20Justin%20Bieber%20Hockey%20Game/big_selena-gomez-justin-bieber-hockey-4.html
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Cheezypoofs Reply:
October 26th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
@Telos,
Funny you should post this pic. On Bailey’s FB page the Beib is wearing what looks like an oldschool Blackhawks hat, but the pic above he’s sporting a Kings hat. Huh?
Jets, Hawks & Kings… maybe he’s a merc for whatever team he’s watching.
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I hope we don’t meet them in the Stanley Final.
For last night, no one had a good game except Richardson and Westy (surprise! I don’t like this guy at all.)
For Kings fan, I hope some people should stop BOO-ing during the intermission and/or the final horn when we’re losing. This is our team, we should support them no matter what; plus, no team can win all the games.
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bringbackbutchgoring Reply:
October 26th, 2011 at 10:04 am
@zdfun, I thought Martinez played well, despite his plus minus for the game. Took several shots, pinched in at times and created opportunities. He was one of the few players that played hard throughout the game.
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bringbackbutchgoring Reply:
October 26th, 2011 at 10:14 am
@zdfun, I can empathize with the fans that can only afford to go to 1 or 2 games a year with their children and get that pathetic effort in return. These are big boys making over a million a year so hearing boo’s is part of the gig. I’m not sure the boo’s were because we lost but more likely a reflection of the lack of effort by the Kings. Maybe this is what the players need to hear when they play badly. A couple hundred bucks to see that game was not money well spent. Personally I hate attending a game with my children in which they had nothing to cheer about the entire game.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
October 26th, 2011 at 10:18 am
@zdfun, People pay a lot of money and schedule their evenings around the games. They expect to see a good product. They don’t expect their team to win every game, but last night was a no-show.
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kingm32 Reply:
October 26th, 2011 at 1:05 pm
@zdfun, when they win, we cheer. when they play horribly, we boo. That’s our jobs as fans, we pay them to win.
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Bieber is to blame. Home teams always lose when he’s at a game. ugh. I don’t know why but it makes me a bit ill to see him decked out in Kings gear like that.
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Don’t blame it on JB. They were just off last night. Do you expect them to win all 80 games?
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friarking Reply:
October 26th, 2011 at 12:29 pm
@terry crisps tie, Yes, Doesn’t every fan?
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kingm32 Reply:
October 26th, 2011 at 1:01 pm
@terry crisps tie, yes it would be nice to be #1 overall in the NHL. Any loyal fan wants to see a near perfect season for their team.
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Of course,that’s should be their goal to win 80 games…
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Anyone know where to get that hat the Biebs is sporting?!? My guess is the store inside Staples since Bailey gave it to him. I live in Denver and have been looking online all day for it and can’t find it anywhere. Any help is much appreciated. Id like it for when the Kings come to town on Sunday to beat up on the overhyped Avs but will most likely have to order it online somewhere. Thanks GKG
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