No photos of the crowd tonight. There are now several newly posted signs declaring that there is no photography in the Jobing.com Arena press box. Oops. Fortunately, television and radio are allowed, so you can follow all the action tonight on Fox Sports West and 1150-AM and affiliates, with all the game action updated here as well…
OVERTIME
In goal: It’s still Quick against Smith.
Coyotes 3, Kings 2: The Coyotes won the game with 43.7 seconds remaining in overtime. Daymond Langkow shoot a short-range shot from the side of the net, and the shot deflected off the stick of Jack Johnson and got into the net.
THIRD PERIOD
In goal: It’s still Quick against Smith.
Kings 2, Coyotes 2: Anze Kopitar tied the game for the Kings, 6:30 into the third period. Smith made the shot on a medium-range shot by Trent Hunter but couldn’t control the rebound. Brad Richardson missed an attempt but Kopitar, to the left of the net, knocked it into the net to tie the game 2-2. Matt Greene also got an assist.
End of regulation: The Kings will be on a 4-on-3 power play for the first 1:47 of overtime. Shots were 37-30 in favor of the Kings in regulation.
SECOND PERIOD
In goal: It’s still Quick against Smith.
Kings 1, Coyotes 0: The Kings broke the scoreless tie 2:58 into the second period. Moments after Brown nearly tapped in a goal, Brown picked up the puck behind the Phoenix net and centered a pass toward Mike Richards. The puck got deflected slightly, but Richards grabbed it and scored on a close-range wrist shot to give the Kings a 1-0 lead. Willie Mitchell also got an assist.
Kings 1, Coyotes 1: Phoenix tied the game just 2:38 after the Kings took the lead. David Schlemko kept the puck in at the blue line and pushed it low. Martin Hanzal passed to Radim Vrbata in the slot, and Vrbata had plenty of open ice and carried the puck far right. Quick came down to try to cut down the angle, but Vrbata shot and scored to make it a 1-1 game.
Coyotes 2, Kings 1: Vrbata’s second goal of the period gave the Coyotes a 2-1 lead with 4:37 remaining. After a defensive-zone faceoff win, the Coyotes moved the puck up the ice quickly. Hanzal’s cross-ice pass in the offensive zone found Vrbata, who got behind the Kings’ defense and was alone. Vrbata’s tight-angle shot beat Quick before he could slide across. Rostislav Klesla also got an assist.
End of period: The Kings took an early lead but then allowed two goals and were fortunate not to fall further behind in a 4-on-3 Phoenix power play. Shots were 15-9 in favor of the Kings in the period.
FIRST PERIOD
In goal: It’s the Kings’ Jonathan Quick against the Coyotes’ Mike Smith.
End of period: Shots were 12-12 in the scoreless period, as the teams traded chances throughout the period. The best chance came with just over eight minutes left. At the end of a second consecutive ineffective Kings power play, Daymond Langkow forced the puck away from Willie Mitchell and had a breakaway, but Quick prevented a goal. The Kings did not face a penalty kill in the period.
See what you did Rich!!!!!
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neil Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 5:53 pm
@neil, The key word is pressbox…..
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 5:59 pm
@neil, At least there wasn’t a poster with your face on it that read, ” No pictures are allowed to be taken by this man”. LOL
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Time to take care of buisness boys. Welcome back Drew!
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They don’t want to scare away potential buyers…Oh wait, there aren’t any.
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loskingpride Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:11 pm
@AZ King, I’d buy them, then move them the minute I signed the dotted line.
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variable Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:23 pm
@AZ King,
nhl doesn’t seem to mind being a custodial owner until they leave glendale…
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No photos cuz they don’t want people to know that the place will be 99% empty.
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2 points boys, just get the 2bery points. GKG!!!!!!!
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ARE YOU READY???
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Let’s Rock!
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Rich’s camera is awaiting moderation.
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HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 9:38 am
@Pesus, Absolutely great!!!!!!!!!
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yr job is to report…
funny how fans have more photography freedoms than a reporter….
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They should encourage “Occupy” Glendale at the jobbing.com arena then take photo’s of that to imply that “fans” show up to Coyotes games for potential buyers
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okay kings lets light the lamp often, don’t like gagne out and penner up there.
but what do you do, earn your money penny…….
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i guess the folks in the graphics department will start to digitally fill-in the empty seats…and it will just be there little secret…
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AZ King Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:15 pm
@variable,
They’re doing 2 for 1 tonight.
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I think Penner will play his best game of the year with Kopi and Williams.
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:14 pm
@CB14,
Optimistic aren’t we? Lol.. I think he will be the same..
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:17 pm
@tacomakingsfan, I didn’t say tonight. LOL
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:19 pm
@CB14,
Lol no kidding.. I think he’ll have his best game of the year ON A DIFFERENT TEAM IN THE OTHER CONFERENCE soon.
WELCOME BACK DREW !!!
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I see Mike Brown is in goal for the Yotes.
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Chucker Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:14 pm
@Jack the Lad, hahahaha
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variable Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:19 pm
@Jack the Lad,
hehe…give bob a break…
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wow Penner is playing horrible so far.
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i like tippett…
but he’s starting to look like moe…
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PP, lets go boys!
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Doughty looks good. Really good.
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Parse is awesome
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Already missing me some Slava…
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:23 pm
@xeropoint, I’m having myself some Cole Slava right now. Yumm!
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my time warner cable box decided to take a dump and now i cant watch the game. im so freakin angry! guess i have to listen to it on the radio. AAAHHHHHHH!
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:25 pm
@Sebastian,
Use your computer…
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BobKnob Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:26 pm
@tacomakingsfan,
None of the feeds I have found are showing the Kings. They’re still showing the East L.A. game.
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:30 pm
@BobKnob,
You don’t have nhl center ice for your computer or phone? My wife calls me a puckhead because I have all avenues covered. LOL
BobKnob Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:32 pm
@Taco,
No, using other methods.
CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:25 pm
@Sebastian, Mine did that too me 2 years ago and I was able to put the coaxial cable directly into my T.V., essentially bypassing my cable box, and still watch the game, but we might have different set-ups.
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Sebastian Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:33 pm
@CB14, good call ill try that!
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Sebastian Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:38 pm
@Sebastian, no dice…damn
CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:39 pm
@Sebastian, Sorry bout that.
tacomakingsfan Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:45 pm
@Sebastian,
I have a solution but it’s not illegal unless you get caught… lol.. Splice into your neighbor’s cable line.
4th line on the PP? What?
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hmmm FACEPALM
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Whew. It’s not a good sign when the best scoring opportunity on the PP comes from the team that’s shorthanded.
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xeropoint Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:30 pm
@CB14, With as much as the phrase “shot mentality” is thrown around this team, they SURE don’t like to shoot much.
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:31 pm
@xeropoint,
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good time for a tv timeout for the kings…
need to re-group…
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Doughty looks terrible. For $7 M, not impressed. Give me Voynov!
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SLIM Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:56 pm
@Alton, Wow…Just wow…
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Boy, I am sure glad Quick is in. That breakaway would have made it 1-0. I am starting to believe that Quick could play all 82 games barring injury. Who is our back-up again?
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:29 pm
@#1faninVegas, Fukufuji
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:31 pm
@CB14, Jonathan Fukifuji?
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:34 pm
@tacomakingsfan, That sounds right.
the grim reaper…geez, how old is that commercial…
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Not watching or listening to the game rigbt now but monitoring it through the Insiders, I guess Kompon found his way back.
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:32 pm
@DesertKing, Yeah.
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DesertKing Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:33 pm
@CB14,
Sighhhhhhh…….
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:37 pm
@DesertKing,
Yes The Return of Kompon!! nooo.. Sounds like a scary movie.
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DesertKing Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:40 pm
@tacomakingsfan,
We need Godzilla!
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:41 pm
@DesertKing, To take Kompon away!
Oh no our PP sucks again
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4th line had another goos shift without Westy on it.
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Great job by Quicker on the break away.I hoped they would chance DD2 on waivers and keep Voynov up instead.
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what a save on langkow…
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Anybody have any new info on the Directv/Fox issue?. I really dread losing Fox Sports West.
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:37 pm
@Pili, Yeah, it sucks for those of you who have Directv.
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Jefreyryan Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:45 pm
@CB14, Directv stands to lose a billion dollars in revenue if they dont work something out with fox. not jim fox.
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:00 pm
@Jefreyryan, Correct.
Vic Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:26 pm
@Jefreyryan, Actually, you got that backwards. Fox stands to lose a billion from DirecTV.
not the prettiest of periods…
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Richardson having a great period.
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neil Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:49 pm
@xeropoint, and Parse…
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Now THIS looks like Pacific Division hockey. Lots of speed, lots of chances.
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Parse is looking pretty good thus far…
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puck73 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:40 pm
@Michael J., Told ya
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:41 pm
@Michael J.,
Yes.. better than Dustin “I don’t know how to play in any line” Penner.
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Michael J. Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:47 pm
@tacomakingsfan,
Better than you are at making tacos
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:50 pm
@Michael J.,
HEY HEY HEY NOW!!! That was DEFINITELY BELOW the belt. I am GOD when it comes to making TACOS!! lol
Harty Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:44 pm
@Michael J., better then penner
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Chucker Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:53 pm
@Harty, Parse is proving that he does not need to be scratched anymore.
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Harty Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:59 pm
@Chucker, true
Martinez is a nice player, but he is not Voynov, not by any stretch.
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xeropoint Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:43 pm
@puck73, At this exact moment, I would agree but you really can’t compare with such a small sample size for one player vs. the other.
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puck73 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:46 pm
@xeropoint, I have seen all I need to see. Voynov isnt good like Martinez, he will be a game changer like Doughty or Johnson, maybe even better.
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xeropoint Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:50 pm
@puck73, That’s fine and all, if not just a *tad* hyperbolic. If not for his great game vs. Dallas he’s going down with goose eggs for stats. I like the kid as much as anyone but how many times does a player come in and look great one year or even a handful of games to end up being just average?
King-C Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:55 pm
@puck73, I know it’s only a few games but VV showed all had to show. To say he is average reveals a profound degree of ignorance
xeropoint Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:01 pm
@King-C, Who exactly, said Voynov was average?
More of the same
From penner. Parse is looking good.
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nice goin drew
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Just play defense Drew. You are trying too hard.
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xeropoint Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:45 pm
@Michael J., He’s being a little too “cute” and not making enough solid plays.
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mikefromearth Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:46 pm
@Michael J., Yeah, he is trying too hard. Makes me chuckle to see him doing little spin moves and whatnot. He’s overanalyzing everything and just getting ahead of himself. He’ll mellow out soon I’m sure. He’s just excited to be back and wants to show his superstar status on his first game back, but is too young to realize he just has to play well, and not try to be a god.
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Eggplant Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:55 pm
@mikefromearth, Oh please, guys. Give him a break. Considering that this is his first game in about 2 weeks, he looks pretty darn good out there.
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I’m pulling for him and been defending him but if Penner keeps playing like he did in the 1st he wont be on kopi’s line long.
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does penner know we are white jersey’s tonight, he’s made 4 passes, 3 of them went to Coyote players, really…..
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:46 pm
@Harty,
color blind?
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Chucker Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:47 pm
@Harty, Penner has looked awful tonight. Might have to move Parse up to the #1 line…and Richardson up to #2 line?
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Harty Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:50 pm
@Chucker, agreed, see below just said same move parse
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JD Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:28 pm
@Chucker, wont be long before parse ends up watching the game in street clothes, he always does
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Quick is playing so good, and with such a quiet, cocky confidence, that quite honestly..Bernier doesnt have a chance.
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kinginsaltlake Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:00 pm
@puck73, You should of bet that dinner a few weeks back buddie. Quick has now become The Real Deal
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SLIM Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:01 pm
@puck73,
That’s ypur opinion…And mine differs greatly…
I think your being a little harsh…
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puck73 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:05 pm
@SLIM, who would you rather have in net right now?
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trade bernier for another big name, just one more
2 million left on cap and bernier’s 1m contact we can get a steady scorer
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number 6 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:50 pm
@Harty,
You mean Sidney Crosby, or were you referring to Malkin…. or Datsyuk? Pretty much anyone else doesn’t tend to be prolific in the particular system that the Kings play.
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:01 pm
@number 6, Or fit under the cap.
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for a team that is strong on D….they have given up alot of shot on goals..I cant remember one period this year where the other team were shut down(not by Quick but by the D )
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Harty Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:47 pm
@neil, good point however we do give up some pucks when we get control, count the times wm, am and company give it away once they have it
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even foxy thinks dd should keep it simple, dd says he felt good, when?????
keep it simple and move your feet
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Demote Penner from the 1st line. Put Richie there…
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Harty Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:49 pm
@outsider, yes, even parse again…….penny is terrible and takes away flow and speed with kopi and willy
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:53 pm
@Harty,
Give him one more period and if Penner still can’t do anything demote him..
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DesertKing Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:58 pm
@tacomakingsfan,
Back to Juniors or Pee-Wee. I wouldn’t worry about anyone claiming him on waivers with his high cap hit and poor play.
Chucker Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 6:58 pm
@Harty, yeah either Parse or Richie on #1 line…they have sparks in their skates right now, Penner looks like he’s skating in mud
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honestly we should beat the dogs by 5 easy……..with our firepower
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GO KINGS, GO ANŽE!
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Trent Hunter will get the game winner
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:02 pm
@kinginsaltlake,
Hunter in the third looks way better than Penner there.
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kinginsaltlake Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:05 pm
@tacomakingsfan, true kings score
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Need to get the 1st goal…
GKG…..
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:05 pm
@SLIM, You called it!
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Richie’s been excellent.
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richards…yaaaay…
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Yeah. Brownie to Richards
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Rick!
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YES!!! Richards!!!
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Did Bob Miller just say Brad Richards?
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D Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:06 pm
@#1faninVegas, Yes, he did. Hahah
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CanadaKingFanSince87 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:06 pm
@#1faninVegas, Yup! He’s actually done it many times this season, but hey we still love him!
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variable Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:06 pm
@#1faninVegas,
yeah, he did…
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Alton Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:06 pm
@#1faninVegas, I thought i heard that as well.
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Kingsfanone Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:09 pm
@#1faninVegas,
It’s not the first game he’s done that.:)
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Finally!!!!!
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What a beauty! RICHARDS!!!
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Scott Parse….making his linemates more effective. This is a recording
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kinginsaltlake Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:08 pm
@puck73, I could start in net. but I blew my knee out in Vegas, Puck You should of bet Damn the Yotes scored
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bbb7 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:12 pm
@puck73, Agreed, I like Parse and Richards together, theyre starting to find some chemistry.
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At 2:58 kings score from Brown and Mitchell
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I am loving the Parse Richards Brown line
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Johnson back to normal mode again…
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:10 pm
@xeropoint, Greene left the front of the net wide open though. There was no need for him to do that.
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Bernier would have stopped that. Quick is in trouble
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Harty Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:11 pm
@puck73, craZy, bernier is 2nd puck73
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puck73 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:13 pm
@Harty, You need to pay more attention as well, I was joking, HELLLLOOO
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:13 pm
@puck73, You forgot to add, “is this thing on?” LOL
Damn it. What was Greene doing leaving the front of the net? And why was he out there with JJ? Everyone knows they can’t play together.
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Harty Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:11 pm
@CB14, caught on a change in our end……your right greene should not have gone in the corner, that’s the centers job to support not the other d guy
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puck73 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:11 pm
@CB14, Not a good combination for sure
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goldielocks Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:12 pm
@CB14,
So much for the stay-home defenseman. Poor JJ got -1.
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I guess Penner didn’t want to be involved on that play. Yeah, just stand back there and watch the goal buddy. Good job.
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Harty Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:11 pm
@wavesinair, penner should pay admission, he’s watching more then participating
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outsider Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:12 pm
@wavesinair,
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:13 pm
@wavesinair, Don’t encourage him.
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outsider Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:13 pm
@wavesinair, he should be demoted from the team, not only from the 1st line…
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KingsGuy Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:14 pm
@wavesinair, No kidding.
Our centers are about the only thing makin it happen.
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:14 pm
@wavesinair,
Maybe he thought he was a referee making sure it was a good goal?
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variable Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:18 pm
@wavesinair,
bob miller…: “dustin penner goes for it, but he can’t get it”…
sort of says it all early on this season…
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Greene’s fault. Had room to skate but went back around the net.
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I keep saying that Greene needs the “A” off his jersey
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KingsGuy Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:25 pm
@kinginsaltlake, dought it would happen… Give it to who? Mitchell maybe, but he probly wont be here next season
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Penner does NOT want to play for the Kings
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is there a diamondback exhibition game somewhere in usa?
there is just over the same crowd as dallas??
com’on desert people go to the rink………
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Penner did skate hard on that backcheck.
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Harty Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:24 pm
@CB14, penner skates like its red and white skating for seniors, hands are moving……too much upper body movement to have great speed. I’m sure he’s quick but he could be quicker
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KingMe20 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:26 pm
@CB14,
I liked him driving to the net with the puck off the wing like that… more of that will lead to chances. The improvement with him is incremental, and there’s no doubt he’s better than he was last year. Unfortunately, it just hasn’t produced a result yet, but I don’t get the sense that he doesn’t care about his play. A couple of times he’s tried to force the unselfish play, but drives to the net like that are what he should be doing.
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:28 pm
@KingMe20, Agreed, good take.
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I’m really liking the fourchecking of our 4th line.
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Harty Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:25 pm
@CB14, they are going to get one, moreau really helps lewis I think in the nuetral zone
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xeropoint Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:29 pm
@Harty, Which, in turn allows Clifford to be as aggressive as possible.
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actually saw an effort by Penner.
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Harty Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:25 pm
@KiNGS 4 LiFE, careful……..
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KiNGS 4 LiFE Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:36 pm
@Harty, yea, i know
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Kings are playing much better in the 2nd period, outshut the Yotes…
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:29 pm
@outsider, timing
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Dammit… that was a hell of a pass, unfortunately.
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richards and brown look like they are having tons ‘o’ fun out there…
that’s the second time on camera we’ve seen that…
…and then vrbata scores his second…and takes away my smile….
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Eggplant Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:29 pm
@variable, You’ll get it back once they light up Mike Brown like a christmas tree.
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Dang it. Vrbata is killing us. Williams blew that one.
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KingMe20 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:28 pm
@CB14,
Yeah, but you have to give credit to Phoenix on that one. That pass was perfect.
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:30 pm
@KingMe20, Yes it was, but if Williams is there they probably don’t even try the pass attempt.
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Well, you cant blame Greene for that one.
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Doh! J-dub…
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Justin Williams not having a good game. Lots of turnovers and no effort there on the backcheck either. Get it going Williams.
Phoenix more aggressive offensively and it shows.
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Chucker Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:32 pm
@Brent, Penner is contagious?
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Brent Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:39 pm
@Chucker, Possibly?! Good observation Chucker
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geez the Jack in the Box burger looks good along with a cold 6 pack would be awesome right now……
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Kopi is in truble with Penner & Willy defensively
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This is ok, I would like to see the kings come back more often this season. This is the test
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Tempers flaring lol
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JJ is a minus 2 even though both goals weren’t his fault.
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:33 pm
@CB14,
I blame Penner… Lol he was there too..
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:36 pm
@tacomakingsfan, Everyone else does too. LOL
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puck73 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:42 pm
@CB14, @Dominick said that as soon as doughty got back in the lineup that JJ’s plus minus would get worse because of how he will be used. so far he is right.
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:51 pm
@puck73, That Dominick sure is one smart fella.
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AZ King Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:58 pm
@puck73,
Same thing happened last year.
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Damn it Drew. Ugh
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Great….
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missin Slava
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Big kill
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not enough guys wanting to win the 1v1 battles tonight…….in the 3rd lets get this ship going in the right direction
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Doughty and his hour-long windups… just wrist it!
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bs period
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xeropoint Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:40 pm
@Harty, I thought they were OK. Some mistakes, for sure but overall it wasn’t bad imo.
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Can the Kings win this game?
They have 3 comeback wins already this year…
Let’s do this.
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:40 pm
@wavesinair, You should be in the Locker room.
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Pili Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:46 pm
@CB14, No crap. Attitude is everything. Ask the St Louis Cardinals. No quit there at all.
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Eggplant Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
@wavesinair, Sure they can. They just gotta get that first one past the goaltender Brown. After that “the flood gates open” as people like to say here. So they’ll score another one and spend the last minute and a half missing the empty net.
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can’t believe this is happening, we are way too good on paper to not be scoring every period.
TM what’s next can he motivate the high price help, it kills me penner makes the money he does for that effort
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AZ King Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:46 pm
@Harty,
It’s always been said that TM is a great coach for young players. He obviously turned Kopi into a more complete player, and really done a nice job bringing the “kids” up to speed in the NHL.
I’ve always been a TM supporter, but I am starting to think this team has “out grown’ him.
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
@AZ King, Welcome to the club. Glad to have you aboard!
It may not be as popular, but it sure is alot of fun!
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AZ King Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:55 pm
@CB14,
I feel dirty
CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:57 pm
@AZ King, LOL
Harty Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:51 pm
@AZ King, i don’t dislike TM but agreed he seems like he cannot get everything going at once, always something not going with him, PP, PK or 5v5, then the lines what is he thinking at times
bench Penner and double shift someone??
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Pili Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
@Harty, They’re getting chances. I thought they played well that period, minus the goals scored lol. Just keep it up and we should be ok.
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AZ King Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:54 pm
@Pili,
Unfortunately the goals scored are all that matter.
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This squad + Dave Tippet = Stanley Cup
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It’s no surprise we’re losing this game. We’re outshooting Phoenix 27-21.
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xeropoint Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:44 pm
@CB14, heh
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I would like to see Richie on the 1st line in the 3rd period. Do it TM!!!
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What would it take to get Richardson and Lewis to be a finisher….Practice slap shots???
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Im not enjoying this game as mush as I am enjoying this beer, pizza and chicken wings.
Gett’um in the 3rd Kings!
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snowed in the big apple today…….so anything can happen
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Still like my chances with Quick in net, and only trailing by a goal.
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wavesinair Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
@puck73,
Still like my chances because we’re a better team.
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Dig in Kings, just get it done!
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I think the Kings will come on in 3rd…
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Harty Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
@SLIM, they’d better or its simple, we loose
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What’s that now, like 27,657 minutes since Penner scored???
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puck73 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:54 pm
@kingszzz, Thats funny
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AZ King Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:56 pm
@kingszzz,
27,359, but who’s counting…
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at times they skate so hard only to give it away again wth a bad dump……….
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i sense a lil’ line roulette coming our way in an effort to try and take away the last change advantage…
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wavesinair Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:00 pm
@variable,
Is Murray texting you again? It’s weird when he does that during a game…
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variable Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:01 pm
@wavesinair,
he does, but it’s not about hockey…
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okay I’m going with the positive outlook for the 3rd
LETS GO KINGS
LETS GO KINGS
LETS GO KINGS
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And, good thing VV is not playing because DD and Martinez look amazing.
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puck73 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 7:57 pm
@kingszzz, Yah, Voynov just doesnt have enough composure…..insert sarcasm
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Kings just need to win this period.
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I love how Richards sets up in the high slot. Guy can find the seam.
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Penner on the 4th line?
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puck73 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:00 pm
@CB14, No chemistry on the 1st line so try something else.
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PP time. Lets go boys. Get Kompon a horse.
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:03 pm
@CB14, So much for that.
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Parse was the best player on that power play.
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Chucker Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:09 pm
@KingMe20, OMG Parse was WIDE OPEN at the end of that PP and Penner would not pass it to him!!!!???!!
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KOPI!!!!
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kopi swings da’ bat…
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As Scott Parse gets back to speed, he looks like a perfect fit with Mike Richards and Dustin Brown. Until such time as Gagne is back and Penner is splitting his minutes between the 3rd and 4th lines (demoted to the 3rd as I write this [3rd period])), it looks like LAK line #1 is Parse/Richards/Brown.
Doughty hasn’t looked good tonight.
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puck73 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:04 pm
@wes, Scott Parse is shaking the rust off and is becoming a scoring threat again.
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Eggplant Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:06 pm
@puck73, Let’s just hope he stays healthy this time.
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Kopi!111
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Kopi!!! With Richardson out there in place of Penner.
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xeropoint Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:05 pm
@CB14, and Hunter for Williams… switch centers?
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:05 pm
@xeropoint, Yeah, I think you’re right.
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Anze takin out the trash!
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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHNZAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!
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For a second there I thought they flew Bryzgolov in from Philly… phew.
Now let’s take over boys.
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Osaka Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:07 pm
@wavesinair,
http://youtu.be/ePq63Uh22IY
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Kingsfanone Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:08 pm
@wavesinair,
Hahaha! Except for that 9-8 game the other day vs the Jets. Smith has been good.
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wavesinair Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:28 pm
@Kingsfanone,
No doubt! But if he was playing the Kings, he woulda pitched a shutout!
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Kopi!
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Derek Morris blew that one, he skated right by Kopi.
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wavesinair Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:07 pm
@CB14,
Derek Morris didn’t blow a g-damn thing! (said as Jules in Pulp) He did exactly what he needs to do every shift. SUCK!
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:08 pm
@wavesinair, You’re right. I’m sorry. LOL
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Eggplant Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
@wavesinair, Haha! Awesome.
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Way to go Kopi Hunter and Greener!
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Damnit I missed it.. I was grillin’.. what happened?
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Kingsfanone Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:11 pm
@tacomakingsfan,
You makin tacos again?
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:16 pm
@Kingsfanone,
Lol not today… Grillin’ some BEER can chicken.. mmmmmmmmmmm
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Great. Now I want a burger AND a hotdog.
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I said before to put Richie with Kopi… GKG for one more!!!!
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YES!
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That’s a better hustle…GKG
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yay Kopi got a bounce go his way finally!
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Just the fact that richardson makes Kopitar better shows you how far penner has dropped.
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Eggplant Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:12 pm
@puck73, But Hunter instead of Williams..? I don’t agree with that one. I guess it’s because his mistake in the Yotes’ 2nd goal but still. Don’t get it.
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xeropoint Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:13 pm
@puck73, lol! Hunter and Richie taking full advantage.
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puck73 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
@xeropoint, Pretty amazing huh? Wait til you see how much better this team is when Voynov starts playing full time which shouldnt be too much longer.
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xeropoint Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:21 pm
@puck73, I have to admit, Dewey looks pretty awful by comparison at the moment.
Osaka Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:18 pm
@puck73, How far down can he go?
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puck73 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:20 pm
@Osaka, He has always been a bottom 6 guy IMO and he is showing why.
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:21 pm
@Osaka, Chinatown.
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KC23 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 11:18 pm
@puck73, Penner seems to have lost it completely.
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Now we can all see how bad is Penner……
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Kopitar is just proving he can play with anyone on his line.
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outsider Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:14 pm
@KingMe20, except Penner……
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Regardles of how the game ends, can we at least give TM credit for being able to (1) make good line switches and (2) making good in-game moves to alter strategy. The kings are really jumping right now
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xeropoint Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:22 pm
@Shakes, Give TM credit? Blasphemy!
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wes Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:26 pm
@Shakes, yep. i can give ‘m credit. Penner/Kopitar/Williams wasn’t working tonight. Penner just isn’t ‘top 6′ at this point in his career.
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also between Greene getting his point shots all the way through, or his defense, he’s playing a great game
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puck73 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:18 pm
@Shakes, Good evening, my name is @Crownroyal, and I disagree with your assessment.
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Shakes Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:20 pm
@puck73,
hahaha. I’ve alwatys felt that there is no mistaking the kind of player Greene is, a good 3 pairing d-man who i still maintain that when we finally make a real playoff run (i.e. winning a series) he’s the kinda guy you need on you side to do it.
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:22 pm
@Shakes, I believe he made a bad decision on the 1st goal to leave the front of the net. JJ’s guy wasn’t in a position to score and I think Greene should’ve stayed home.
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Shakes Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:26 pm
@CB14,
to be fair I missed that one because i was grabbing a slice of pizza. thus i do not recognize that event and/or goal even happened.
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
@Shakes, LOL. I like that. So to you the Kings are winning 2-1.
Shakes Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:32 pm
@CB!4 and we beat the Sharks last year!
play them all and play them fast
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I think I just saw Brown’s first hit of the year
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Bama Kings Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:21 pm
@Shakes, He has almost 30….
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Eggplant Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:21 pm
@Shakes, At least it was a nice one.
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I want slava!!!
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Doughty tonight isn’t worth $0.07
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outsider Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:22 pm
@kingszzz, Yeah not James Bond tonight…
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RobSD Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:26 pm
@kingszzz,
Awful.
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I would prefer to see VV over DD, but he could prove me wrong with a game winner!
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KingMe20 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
@outsider,
He looks REALLY rusty out there.
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Cool mask for Labarbera. Nice.
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We are playing better than Yotes..
Yet its tied..C’mon Kings..
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Pili Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:26 pm
@SLIM, Exactly
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Our LA Kings Insider Hockey league is going to be the death of me. I find myself rooting very hard for Vancouver and my wife says, “I don’t know you anymore!” I know babe, I know. Luongo is KILLING ME! FML.
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almost bonehead play by stoll with that slash… gotta maintain composure..
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Hmm, DD and Mitchell not clicking tonight.
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Greene made a bad play there. Had all day but couldn’t get the puck past the neutral zone.
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Ruh Roh
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it’s Parse Pentalty time.
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Parse, son of a…
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Another bad penalty by Parse. I wonder if he’ll get called out by TM this time?
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wes Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:36 pm
@CB14, tough penalty. looked like Langkow drew that penalty by holding Parse’s stick.seems like TM saw it that way too. he put SP right back out there.
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Yikes!
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Need a shorty by Richards.
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Brownie looks hurt
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wavesinair Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:31 pm
@CB14,
What gave you that idea? Cause he was writhing in pain?
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:33 pm
@wavesinair,
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no way pos beats us…
no way…(!)
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wavesinair Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:32 pm
@variable,
Insert really inappropriate personal Patio comment here…
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variable Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:33 pm
@wavesinair,
hehe…
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variable Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:41 pm
tough break…
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Ouch… I think Brownie is done having kids.
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Another great kill!
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I think I have a man crush on Mike Richards
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wavesinair Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:33 pm
@Shakes,
Get in line.
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X Philly fan Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:35 pm
@wavesinair, Haha!! Felt the same way in Philly!!
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RobSD Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:33 pm
@Shakes,
+1
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PP time. Lets go boys.
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Richards is awesome…
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Heh!! Patented 4-on-3 coming up?
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:32 pm
@xeropoint, Richards to JJ?
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KingMe20 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:33 pm
@xeropoint,
Beat me to it.
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Richards to jj for the win!!
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Raffi Torres with a stupid penalty, who’da thunk it?
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Jack with another overtime game-winner?
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I like our chances 4 and 3
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It’s Mike Richards to JMFJ time on the PP
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Richards to Johnson and we got this..
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Rick & JJ time!!
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DD backed up too much on that play
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Wow, what a stop.
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wavesinair Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:39 pm
@xeropoint,
Superman doesn’t stop that shot, let alone Bernie.
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How bad is DD. He has made 5 solid mistakes tonight. Just such a bad game. I’m telling you, DD for Vanek was my wish all summer.
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weak
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Damm
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WHAT WAS THAT TRASH?
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Have I mentioned already that Penner SUCKS. He won’t even fit in on the fourth line. What the hell does DL&TM SEE IN HIM.. HOW DOES he fit in the system…
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Wow. Oh well, we got a point.
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u gotta be kidding me
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KiNGS 4 LiFE Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:41 pm
@KiNGS 4 LiFE, Jack got another game winner, but for the wrong team.
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Jack Johnson now has 3 game winners! ; )
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JJ with another game winner, oh well.
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wavesinair Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:42 pm
@Jack the Lad, You beat us all to it! LOL.
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That had to be the ugliest 4 on 3 I’ve seen – ever.
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luc20rules Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:43 pm
@kingszzz, 2 years ago Randy Jones and JJ join the rush turn it over and left Quick out to dry facing a 3 on 0 rush while on the 4 on 3 PP costing us a chance at the extra point. I believe it was also in the mist of a long losing streak that could have been ended 5 games earlier if we had won.
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Bleep happens…..
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I kinda guessed JJ would score the OT winner, just never thought it would be for Phoenix.
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puck73 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:42 pm
@CB14, Tough break, we will take the point.
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Andrew: the second coming Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:41 pm
@puck73, Sigh we played ourselves out of the win
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Not the end of the world. Sucks we dropped a point.
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Ugh… tough beat.
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JMfJ wins it in OT!! Oooops.
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JJ with a minus 3? yikes… DD needs to go back on IR… Bring back VV!!! lol
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Bama Kings Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:44 pm
@tacomakingsfan, Amen. I know I”m the only guy that’s a Kings fan that feels like this, but I want DD gone so bad. So absolutely over rated. I’m not reacting just to tonight, I wanted him traded in June. I’ll stay on it till they move him. He’s not awful, but he’s not a super star. And the return we be nice.
He made countless selfish-hotdog mistakes tonight.
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Look at it this way…
JMFJ with another game winner!
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still underfeated in regulation on the road!!!
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outsider Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:44 pm
@neil, yeah it’s time to think positive. It was a very good game for the Kings!
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Kings played well, not good enough to win the game, unfortunately. Quick played well as usual, but bad bounces and some poor coverage cost them the point.
The PP at the start of OT should have been better.
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xeropoint Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:45 pm
@vplaza, This.
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Jack Johnson with another game winning goal….
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I’m sorry but someone has to say this……..
-DD your not worth the money, we got sucked in again
-what is Penner doing on the ice in OT, he is terrible
-TM should be fired, bottom line…..he’s run his course
-we have guys that do’t see the ice in a big situation like this (williams I know he had a tough game but to play Penner over him is crazy
-move the puck on the PP, get DD off the PP till he learns this
-DD shots are not even a good dump in
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Bama Kings Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:45 pm
@Harty, AMEN!!!!! Thank God someone on here isn’t so biased they can see the truth. Great points… let’s start a campaign to see DD shipped the hell out of here.
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Jefreyryan Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:49 pm
@Harty, the sky is falling ehh?
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Harty Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:51 pm
@Jefreyryan, its true though, no sky failing we are still at the top somewhere in the league but we have to face up to the reality of it…….
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Chucker Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:51 pm
@Harty, I could not believe TM put Penner on the ice in OT.
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Harty Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:53 pm
@Chucker, TM is guessing at best, he doesn’t play the %’s and he just goes ahead and plays guys with no real reason
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ziggyfan Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:18 pm
@Chucker, How about Parse in OT? How is it that he deserved to be skating in OT?
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DBking Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:03 pm
@Harty, I know you wrote this out of emotion, but calm down.
Give DD at least another 20 games before you say he’s not worth the money. He has hardly been on the ice this year. Yes of course Voynov was huge but DD isn’t going to score goals every night. One goal every 6-8 games is awesome for a D man.
Yes you are are right, Penner is horribe. But 4 on 4 might just give him the extra space he needs to pop one and gain some confidence back.
TM is not the problem. Yes, our style may be boring, but the Kings have earned points in 8 of 10 games this year. The two games they didn’t earn points they basically didn’t show up. The coaching staff is doing a great job thus far.
Penner over Williams is crazy. yes.
Should have been able to generate some more offense on that PP in overtime. But, we’re not going to score on every PP in overtime like we have been.
DD will gain form.
Goodnight.
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King-C Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 11:21 pm
@DBking,
The sky is not falling! However here are a few points we should look at.
-DD hurt the team bigtime by being a selfish punk and holding out. He has a ton of potential but missing training camp will cost this team at least 10 points this season.
-Huge tactical error bu management sending VV down. Even though he shined for only a few games, you play the hot hand. To me sending him down is as dumb as benching quick after three shutouts!
-Penner needs to go. Seems like every line he is on suffers. He might be a nice guy and he worked hard but he just does not fit in.
-Parse has shown some upside and I think he needs to play consistently on the DB, MR line.
And looking at the big picture this team has underachieved this year. Virtually every game has been a struggle. They seem much more dominant on paper. I blame this on coaching. Oh and by the way our PP still sucks.
Too early to talk change but the signs are not good.
GKG…..
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Poorman Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 12:25 am
@King-C, Absolutely agree with you. I’ll post in a minute. Well said dude!
crazy, tough luck ricochet winner for the ‘Yotes. can’t really blame Quick or JJ for that.
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cant wait for the after game comments…did Kopitar and Williams get demoted???? Did Richardson and Hunter get promoted???
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luc20rules Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:37 pm
@neil, My take was TM made the change to flank Kopi with some speed to provide him more chances. While also getting a more benifitial defensive match up. Phx got 2 goals by using speed on the rush, and the other with speed to create pressure on a play that should have been a routine set of passes out of the d-zone.
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no Richards, no Quick, no point
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Key Points:
PP – 0 for 4
JJ – was a -3. Although to be fair he wasn’t nearly that bad.
Kings outshoot the opponent and lose.
Quick gives up 3 goals in back to back games after “the Decision”.
Penner played poorly, I admit I thought he would play well tonight, I was wrong.
Parse took another bad penalty.
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:48 pm
Also, Bernier should play tomorrow.
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Harty Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:49 pm
@CB14, Penner is the biggest waste of money in the entire league…….I know edmonton would not take him back for free, are you kidding he is a team killer……
Parse either stays out of the box or goes to the pressbox regardless how good he is playing…
TM is afraid of these guys, why…….he demotes a guy like Williams but still plays him, if that is anyone other then a million dollar + per year guy he doesn’t play
TM your wearing out your welcome
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ziggyfan Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:20 pm
@Harty, I agree. TM should go. He overstayed his welcome.
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luc20rules Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:32 pm
@ziggyfan, Wow, 6-2-2 and tied for 1st in the Division, and calls to have the Coach axed tough crowd tonight.
CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 10:07 pm
@luc20rules, Actually 2nd in the division, but who’s counting.
crashin'da net Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:46 pm
@Harty, ever notice how everyone on the bench is winded except for Penner? I think that rather succintly sums it up right there……….the guy is completely unmotivated.
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outsider Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:53 pm
JJ was much better than DD. Where is Slava?!
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Harty Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:54 pm
@outsider, yeah lets get slava back here tonight for tomorrow….
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vplaza Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:01 pm
@CB14,
LOL, CB, you need to let that go, man. Quick has played well in his last two starts. On the second goal tonight, I think he may have overreacted and dove too soon, but otherwise, he has been great.
The game winner was a bad bounce/tip goal. I really don’t think startergate is the reason he’s given up three goals in back to back games. You don’t know that if he started against NJ that he’d be playing tonight or as sharp as he was.
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:07 pm
@vplaza, Just pointing out the facts my man. I made no mention of my disagreement with the decision.
True about the fact that we don’t know how well he would’ve played, but I would’ve liked to have found out. What’s your call on who should start vs Colorado?
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vplaza Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:10 pm
@CB14,
I’d start Bernier. Reasons would be:
1. He’s rested and has recent game time under his belt.
2. The team needs to step up knowing they let him out to dry in their last game with him in net.
3. Quick doesn’t need to start back to back.
It’s a long season and I think the players will respond tomorrow in front of Bernier. Likewise, Bernier will want to prove he’s better than 0-2.
CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:11 pm
@vplaza, glad to see we don’t disagree on that one. LOL
vplaza Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:16 pm
@CB14,
Truth is, even if JQ got a shutout tonight, I’d still start Bernier.
Vic Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:40 pm
@CB14, I’m with you man. TM really put us in this predicament. You said you were going to play the hot hand and then you play Bernier. I really hope that was DL’s decision to play JB to showcase him to NJ cause if it was truly TM’s call, it was awful awful coaching especially when TM said before this game that he was going to probably play Quicker tomorrow which goes against everything he said during StarterGate.
We are not feeling the effects of that poor decision and I hope we don’t have too much to more to pay.
We need a coach. Somebody, anybody. Maybe we can buy Tippet off the NHL?
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what are we gonna do with Penner??
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Harty Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:50 pm
@Chucker, what did I say last year, DON’T MAKE THE TRADE……
now we got him still trade him away again, or send him to the minors……he would clear waivers for sure
who would want that guy
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:54 pm
@Chucker,
I’ve got a shovel…. I just need an alibi. hehe
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RobSD Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:12 pm
@tacomakingsfan,
That’s the funniest comment I’ve seen to date. “I’ve got a .45 and a shovel, who would miss him”. It was a bad bounce and we totally out played them. The sky is not falling but Penner is sooo bad. They took him off the 1st line and they score. Parse played great but 4 penalties in two games at bad times is pretty bad. DD was terrible. JJ wasn’t bad even at -3.
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Vic Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:41 pm
@tacomakingsfan, Once you’re done, ask Siri where to put the body. Funny stuff.
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82 game season…games will be won and lost in this fashion.
At least the Kings got a point which makes it 3 out of 4 possible points so far on this road trip and with a win tomorrow, that would be 5 of 6 and i am sure we allllll would accept that!
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Shakes Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:01 pm
@miracle.on.manchester,
not to mention that we always have trouble with Phoenix over the years for whatever reason, so it’s good to get points off them in general
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Williams got demoted to the fourth line and deserved it. He was brutal tonight.
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neil Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:53 pm
@rick, Kopi wasnt much better in the first two periods and dont blame Penner…Even last game TM said as much…..our top guys have to play like the top guys…Kopi didnt until the third period. Lets tell it like it is for ALL players. Richardson was the Kings #1 star tonight…he just cant score…
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Osaka Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:02 pm
@neil, I often say that about Richardson, plays with such heart and hustle, just doesn’t have any hands. They guy is valuable to the team and can fill in any forward position at least for a short period of time, just don’t get your expectations high and expect offense from him. Although we play Colorado next and that is the only team he can score against.
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luc20rules Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:25 pm
@Osaka, Yeah Richardson reminds me of Thomas Sandstrom. Always racing to get the puck and getting opportunities, but lacks the hands to finish on a high percentage of the chances. You are right though he does create pressure & puck possession that creates opportunities for others.
ziggy Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:48 pm
@luc20rules, I don’t think you mean the same Tomas Sandstrom who scored 45 goals in 68 games in 90-91, or 35 in 58 in 95-96. If he ever could have stayed healthy, he’d have been a beast. Granted it was a different era, but his career totals were still 394-463-857 in 983 games, and that’s with nagging injuries his whole career.
vplaza Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:07 pm
@neil,
Kopi hasn’t been Kopi the last few games. He got a goal tonight, but I don’t recall hearing his name involved in a lot of offensive zone plays in the past few games. At least, not as much as I heard it in the first five/six games.
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We got the extra point….lets move on to next game.
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:55 pm
@Crownme87, We got a point, the extra point is if we would’ve won.
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I’m happy to get a point on the road, consider that the following teams DID not get any points tonight -
DETROIT
ANAHEIM
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vplaza Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:08 pm
@Jonathan,
Unfortunately, SJ and Phoenix got points.
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Quick with 3rd star of the game. One point is better than none, but that loss hurt. I think the guys played well enough to take this game.
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neil Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 8:58 pm
@KFII, the official three stars were all Phoenix players….
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RobSD Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:16 pm
@neil,
That toe save in OT was amazing.
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so are we still not blaming penner? Cause ive been playing the same toon all year long
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KC23 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 11:23 pm
@pr0cess, Nope Penner pretty move made it obvious to everyone, he is not top 6 material. I smell a trade comin.
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ok here what i got to say
Greene did alright wasnt so happy with his play but still did better than Doughty
Martinez did alright havent seen him much..
Williams did horrible
Parse if the second line wasnt clicking as it is right now i would say get out of here with ur bad penalties
Voynov > Doughty ,everyone can agree on that
If it wasnt for Quick this game would end up a lost.
Kopi did pretty good but not good enough
Richards did great
JJ that goal in OT wasnt his fault was a freaky thing.He did alright
Mitchell saved us in 3rd period so he did great
TM i supported u but am tired of it i think the players has grown out of u and ur system.It works for young players but not veterans anymore..
PP coach Get lost.
Doughty omg why we paying u 7 million for u to do whatever ur trying to do?
Kings with Doughty = Lost
Ugh what a bad game and most bad news Bernier most likely gett he call tomorrow with this team going down hill ugh
last year team average goals was about 2 goals a game this year average goals is 2 .I dont get what with that picture
Gagne i miss u already
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:00 pm
@KingsFanFTW, and Voynov
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KC23 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 11:24 pm
@KingsFanFTW, and Loktionov.
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read the rest tomorrow guys, bed time in Ontario Canada
lets beat the avs though……it won’t be easy but lets get it done and I like these lines TM
Hunter, Lewis, Westgarth
Clifford, Richards, Doughty
Williams, Richardson, Brown
parse, Kopi, Martinez
bring back slava and let penner go………
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goldielocks Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:07 pm
@Harty,
I’m confused. Why D-men in the lines???
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Andrew: the second coming Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:50 pm
@Harty, You have to be joking.
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Harty Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 6:17 am
@Andrew: the second coming, I’am but with Murray you never know and some just don’t have it in thier gut or heart to play everynight. That’s what they are paid to do, bottom oine, either put up or shut up
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Still trying to figure out how JJ was a -3 when Greene and Mitchell were on the ice for the first one. Guess that’s how he gets such a high minus rating every year. 33 means 3 two times! Eh, got a point. Need to do better tomorrow.
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:00 pm
@Nitrohockey, JJ was out with Greene on the 1st one. I even mentioned it when it happened higher on this page.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:01 pm
@CB14, JJ should not be with Greene Martinez and Greene do alright together but Greene and JJ cant not work together it was Either Greene got stuck or TM just did something like he always does
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too much standing around on the 4 on 3 PP.. We are still giving up too many shots…It seems like its over 30 every game…
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The Batman Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:01 pm
@neil, I honestly don’t mind if we give up that many shots….quick always better when he sees alot of rubber.
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luc20rules Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:20 pm
@The Batman, I would agree, but not getting back to TM’s homeplate position on D is killing us the last 2 games. Shots are nothing if they are wide of the faceoff dots. The center of the between the circles must be defended.
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vplaza Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:04 pm
@neil,
One thing I was scratching my head about was the fake shot by Martinez on his last shift in OT. When he faked that, they couldn’t get the puck deep soon enough. Shortly after that, AM was backpedaling to stop the rush. While he played it well, and so did JMFJ, it still resulted in the game winner.
I was hoping that at that stage in the game, get the puck towards that net and don’t try to overthink it and do fake shots.
DD played sub-par tonight, but it’s his first game back.
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luc20rules Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:17 pm
@vplaza, I would tend to agree with Quick’s success in shutouts. With that knowledge I am suprised that they just don’t play a prevent style 4 on 4 for the OT, but there is that old saying you have to play to win.
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To get a point on a road is’t bad. Kings really played well, especially first 15 min. of the 3rd period but PP shoud be better especially 4 on 3. They tried to play “to pretty” instead of shooting. JJ tried to score again like he did twice already but other teams knows that already and it’s not going to happen often from now on. ..Penner ones again is a bust. Kings need top 6 LW, because Penner is not going to play better. But I guess no one would buy him and we would have to wait until next year. Oh well…DD showed me nothing for a 7m player. Maybe because he missed training camp and a last 5 games. I hope he would play better but right now…I think Kings should ‘ve keep Voinov untill DD get into a shape. Especially on PP Voinov was very effective. And of course Voinov is better than Martinez. Bad decision by DL. Kings will be lucky if Voinov wouldn’t ask for a trade or go to KHL.
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neil Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:03 pm
@Mike V., I thought Martinez played really well tonight…..
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outsider Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:06 pm
@neil, perfect when you compare him with DD…
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luc20rules Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:13 pm
@Mike V., Voynov understands what is going on and why. Its a just the rules that make Martinez & Drewiske exposed to waivers if they are sent down to the AHL. For all we know DL is trying to move one of them so he can bring back Voynov, and I am sure he is smart enough to see that the Kings maybe looking at the depth issue where he is a 8th Dman that can stay sharp playing at Manchester. I do agree that DD look off his game, but he is coming off an injury and is not in sync with the rest of the team and it particularly showed on the pp when he was carrying the puck in while the rest of the Kings had to stop at the blue line with no momentum. DD will be back to a Norris Trophy level player very soon.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:17 pm
@luc20rules, i would rather trade Doughty
lol but hey trade sounds nice at least get something for one of them
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Our shutout streak ended the same way as Jj’s OTgwg
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Should have won this game but it wasn’t to be. Doughty looked a little rusty, needs to get his timing back. Kopitar with a big time tally in the 3rd. Richards had a nice game. Way to battle back boys! Every point a must. Quick was great again.
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vplaza Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:14 pm
@Mikey J.,
Agreed, DD looked rusty. He seemed to be behind the play most of the night and on at least two occasions, he seemed to be unable to keep up with the player going around the back of our net to get the puck from him. I think he’ll be okay in the next game.
However, compared to how Voynov played in his first game after being recalled, DD’s play was sub-par.
It should be said again, in other years, this team loses this game in regulation. This year, they’re battling back to get the points. Good sign.
But the PP is still problematic. Some few flashes of success, but overall, not very good.
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Mikey J. Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:26 pm
@vplaza, Kept seeing him going offside going into commercial break. He’s just got to find his rhythm and bring the game to his advantage.
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I was fortunate enough to attend the game. Fun atmosphere. A lot of cute costumes and festive crowd. We got a point. Powerplay was disappointing. I really thought we were going to conjure up some magic in OT-Richards to JJ for the game winner. Not to be. Avs tomorrow. Should be a fun game to watch.
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I guess we just couldn’t get 1 stinking PP goal.
And yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus and he doesn’t like Penner.
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Sometimes you play well enough to win and you just don’t. I’m not going to criticize anyone tonight, because I think when you play like that, you’ll win more often than not. Put it behind you, and come out ready to play tomorrow night in Denver.
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Man tough loss gettem next time boys. We should have won. Played ourselfs out of a win.
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PP or lack of one costs us tonight…
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Andrew: the second coming Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:52 pm
@neil, We had about one good shift on the pp.
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 10:01 pm
@Andrew: the second coming,
Woman.. what did I tell you about being positive. There will be none of that here. On to the next game!
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Andrew: the second coming Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 10:08 pm
@tacomakingsfan, Lol I’m not calling to fir the world like most people. Just pointed out Quick handled the puck the most on the pp.
The KIngs management and coaching philosophy has and always will be: IF IT AINT BROKE, BRAKE IT. Everytime the team shows even a trace of cohesion and chemistry on the ice for more than a couple of games, they insist on screwing it up by inserting someone into the line up who should not be in the line up for fear of throwing a monkey wrench into a well-oiled and functioning machine and suddenly POOF – the team starts reverting to their old losing ways. Example #infinity — team plays great the last bunch of games with voynov in the lineup and no DD and no Parse (okay he was there for the last game or two) JJ was being the man. There was palpable electricity between the players and lines are jelling, but then — DD HAS to be stuck back into the line up and screw everbody up with his windmill windups and Ice Capades piruettes. Voynov is sent packing after being lavinshed with praise. The result – JJ is back to being a screw up, and the team reverts to loses and looking foolish. Who needs Parse and his idiotic penalties? By the way, there is such a thing as ADDING BY SUBTRACTING – i.e. trade freaking Doughty while he has value and before he becomes Dion Phaneuf, if he hasn’t already. Bring back Voynov and Loktionov and pay someone to take Penner off your hands. But then again, when you have The Three Stooges Mentality as your coach’s philosophy and a wuss for a GM then you should never be surprised by the results. Your Los Angeles Kings – PRIDE, DEDICATION, DECONSTRUCTION… TM needs to go, but knowing him, he will probably not even realize which door he’ll have to exit through… sorry, but i needed to get this off my chest… and now time to go play some pick at the piece of crap Valley Ice Center they just glamorized during the game…
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Jack The Lad Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 9:56 pm
@longsufferingkingsfan, Just curious, how long have you been suffering?
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longsufferingkingsfan Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 1:52 am
@Jack The Lad, i’ve suffering since 1979… the freaking Kings are like my relatives they always start out greeting you with good intentions and promises but in the end they never fail to disappoint you…
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Jack The Lad Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 10:06 am
@longsufferingkingsfan, 1970 for me
longsufferingkingsfan Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 1:53 am
@Jack The Lad, i’ve BEEN suffering (sorry about the early Alzheimers)
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Cry Baby Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 10:02 pm
@longsufferingkingsfan, Wah, wah, wah…What are your credentials? I am sure with your extensive hockey knowledge and resume you could run this organization better than DL an TM. Pull your head out, the Kings are off to a fine start.
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CB14 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 10:08 pm
@Cry Baby, Fitting coming from Cry Baby. LOL
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Hadley Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 11:43 pm
@CB14, with all respect, as usual, it could be argued by JMFJ critics that all three goals are linked to him. On the first one, he lost the puck behind the net and it squirted out in front to the goal-scorer. On the second, he missed the puck on the faceoff and it went to the Coyote dude for the breakout pass. On the third, of course, JMFJ scored on Quick. He had a dreadful evening in Phoenix and we probably should put a hold on his canonization. He has had a number of solid games this year but this was not one of them.
It is a tad comical that when the loss is largely traceable to JMFJ, several people on this board choose to blast Drew Doughty — who was not on the ice for any of the Coyote goals and who played a decent, if unspectacular, game on defense.
Looks like we have to wait until game 52 before DD GETS HIS ACT TOGETHER!! So sad to see SV being sent down…
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I didn’t think the Kings played very well tonight. Doughty was not good at all, Parse took another horrible penalty and really shouldn’t be in the lineup. Hopefully Gagne can play tomorrow night.
Richardson was the best King on the ice by far. It will be interesting to see what TM does tomorrow night.
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bonvivant1 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 10:49 pm
@Dave, We played well enough to win the game. We got one point in an effort that you think was poor. I’d take the odds on this game any day.
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Dave Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 10:57 pm
@bonvivant1, it’s good to get a point on the road when you played average, especially when trailing when going into the third. but it wasn’t a great effort tonight.
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KC23 Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 11:39 pm
@Dave, Parse did take a bad penalty, but he played very well otherwise. It was Parse who created the turnover that led to Brown to Richards goal. Parse was the difference in the 2nd line tonight.
I’m done with Penner after tonight. One of Williams worst games as a King. It seemed Penner was so bad TM sent Kopitar packing to Stolls line just to get him away from Penner and Williams.
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Can everyone please stop with these ridculous trades and random lineups with dman at wingers.
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Harty Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 6:19 am
@Andrew: the second coming, easy, everyone is entitiled to their opinions……..trade penner and fire murray. sit doughty down when he is making mistakes and don’t play him
what do you honestly think a real coach would do like scotty bowman
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I’m pretty disappointed right now… we have a better team than what our record now shows (even though we are doing “ok”). When these trades were made over the summer, this team was supposed to be, on paper, a Stanley Cup finalist. I wouldn’t say that we are. And the responsibility of motivating and teaching these guys belongs to TM. I would grace him with 5 or 6 more games, and if things don’t improve, axe him. We should not be settling for mediocrity!
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bankwood Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 1:37 am
@John,
Wow, really dude? 10 games in and only 2 regulation losses, as well as a 4 game win streak. He’s only been here for 3 years (this being his 4th), and he’s taken us to the playoffs twice….but yeah totally, lets give him the axe.
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Poorman Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 4:10 am
@bankwood, Agree with John. No series wins. Tired of losing. Win now. It’s been long enough with Lombardo and Murray.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 8:16 am
@Poorman, i agree with u on this…I just dont see TM getting us to a Cup..We got the team..We got two amazing goalies.We got players that cna score but with TM system just not cutting it anymore
Harty Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 9:20 am
@John, your right, its bigger then what is happening in the win column, he is not motivating the players and certainly there is players who can do anything selfish or misplay anything and there is no penalty then with others, Hunter, Lewis, Parse, Martinez, Westgarth, Clifford, Bernier if they make mistakes they don’t see the ice.
Called, whipping boys, TM cannot handle the big money hungry babies like, Gagne, Kopi, Doughty, JJ, Quick, Richards…..just keep having two sets of standards, just like the average north american has at work, double standards in most sitautions………makes for a bad boss or buisness.
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neil Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 9:44 am
@Harty, But doenst a coach have to treat different players differently……I have coached High School sports and some kids respond to a benching…others dont.Its like being a parent or a boss…you cant treat everyone the same…not everyone responds the same way….
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Poorman Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 10:41 am
@Harty, They are not babies. Ridiculous comment. These guys are world beater athletes in a system that is Flawed.
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atleast we got a point….it’ll be crucial later in the year
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Yes, 6-2-2 is a good start, but the team vibe is not right. Everybody can feel that. Already this year, two unbelievable momentum altering moves: 1. Quick benched working on a three game scoreless streak 2. Sending Voynov to the minors. I am very concerned about this year with the current leadership of Lombardo and Murray.
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KC23 Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 7:32 am
@Poorman, Oh yeah, l lets dump DL and TM with their losey leadership after out playing Phoenix and losing on a lucky bounce. Great call.
/sarcasim
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jess Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 8:03 am
@Poorman, you are dead wrong about dean lombardi. regarding TM, its a new year and I’m cutting him some slack at the moment as it appears he is trying to wake up from his catatonic zombie-like state.
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Michael J. Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 8:31 am
@Poorman,
Your cup runneth half empty…
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neil Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 9:47 am
@Poorman, I can understand the point of view toward TM. So far this team has not put together 60 minutes of great hockey…Both ends…This has also been the MO of this team under TM. The record is misleading cause Quick stole a couple of those games.We need to dominate teams like Phoenix…..not losing on a lucky bounce…
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Poorman Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 10:43 am
@neil, Who picks the coaches gentlemen?
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I never single out players but..
DD really set himself up for embarrasment IMO. Big wind up on the point and then a CLEAN MISS on the puck itself wow and I couldn’t help thinking about $7M and the loss of cap space. Not to mention the turnovers –hope he gets it together because he looked like a liability out there to me.
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KC23 Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 7:34 am
@jess, i give him a pass. First game back and looked pretty good in the 3rd period. I have zero worries about DD except perhaps his health.
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jess Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 7:48 am
@KC23, I’m glad you support him but this year I want to win and I can’t help thinking about how VV may have peformed in his place because he (DD) looked abolutely horrible last night.
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jess Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 7:51 am
@KC23,
P.S. You hold out for big money with an obnoxious agent who is wispering in your ear like the devil, that is fine but you better get in there and PERFORM AT TOP LEVEL no excuses.
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Shuchuck Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 9:17 am
@jess, EXACTLY. and it NEVER seems to work out that way with holdouts.
DLB Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 10:02 am
@jess, It wasn’t a good game but if you’re going to criticize every missed shot you are going to have an interesting eight years.
There’s no need for anyone to worry. It’s way too early. Just wait until Richards and Kopi get really hot. And well see how your top 2 centers can carry a team. Our D is fine. Doughty will find his groove, and Voynov will eventually take Martinez’s spot. This team is still one of the best in the west
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jess Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 8:43 am
@Doughty_Franchise, damn right richards and kopi are hot. I’m missing gagne and voynov already and as far as im concerned, tm can make doughty and pens ride some pine and write essays about flowers
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Harty Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 9:15 am
@Doughty_Franchise, so I agree with all your points however in the short term, why play doughty if he is making glaring mistakes……………sit him, honestly TM you have no guts and you are really afraid of upper management…..
Penner I’ve said since last year, don’t make the trade he isn’t the guy and sure enough here we go again, can we like just get rid of him and move on………………..and when those big names make mistakes bench them, make them learn its doesn’t come without a hook for committing a big selfish mistake
example – DD stick to Defense and stop trying to be Bobby Orr your not him and you will never be him, face it
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Tonight vs. Colorado this is our line up seriously……………
1st (Richardson, Kopi, Williams) *Gagne hurt
2nd (Clifford, Richards, Brown)
3rd (Parse, Stoll, Moreau)
4th (Penner, Lewis, Westgarth)
JJ, Scuds
Martinez, Greene
DD, Mitchell
……try it TM you will like it, each lihne has all 3 components for success, speed, grit, puck handling
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neil Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 9:51 am
@Harty, Cliffy is a 4th liner at best….Cause Cliffy is a fan favorite he has gotten a pass this year…but the truth is…he hasnt played well at all..
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