Anze Kopitar’s postgame thoughts…
(on the wild third period…)
KOPITAR: “It was back and forth. We got a big (goal), Slava got us a big one right off the bat. Then it’s almost natural to pull back a little bit, and they came at us. After they tied it up, we said, `We’ve got to get back at it,’ and we pulled it off tonight.’’
(on holding on for the regulation win…)
KOPITAR: “Obviously you don’t want to give up any points. At the end of the year, the three-point games are going to be all over place, so you don’t want to give up points if not necessary. Last night was a big win for us, and then coming in here, we knew we obviously had a good chance of winning. We’ve always played pretty good in this building, so we just came out and got the job done.’’
(on the scoring balance…)
KOPITAR: “That’s the scoring we need, the secondary scoring. Sometimes guys like me and Brownie don’t score any goals, but we get production from other guys. That’s when you win games.’’
(on what Gagne brings to the team…)
KOPITAR: “He’s such a great player, and he’s been in the league forever. He’s really responsible on the ice, especially offensively. He makes plays everywhere and he definitely helps us.’’
GO KOPI!!!
I hope you’ll be voted for an All – star game!
Slovenian fans are with you,
greetings from Slovenia.
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King Alex Reply:
November 17th, 2011 at 10:53 pm
@Nejc, Greetings from California! Nice win tonight & Kopi was awesome as usual.
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Perro Reply:
November 18th, 2011 at 7:28 am
@Nejc, Allstar game is such a joke. I would rather see our players getting rest.
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Ha, I was at the game and the poor Ducky fan next me was silenced by my aggravating anti-duck comments (in addition to the stellar play by the Kings). I was as relentless as the Kings were after the Ducks tied it up. It was fun game to be at!
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Bob Bobson Reply:
November 18th, 2011 at 8:26 am
@Cry Baby, Being at the Honda Center when the Kings play is always a joy. The best part was hearing the spontaneous chants of “Let’s go Kings!”.
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Oh, Kopi, never leave us.
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cdawgg Reply:
November 17th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
@Gabby,
I hope he doesnt either. I bet he’ll be a Red Wing after his contract is up though.
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Caleb C Reply:
November 17th, 2011 at 11:18 pm
@cdawgg, I dont think hed do that. I think hell be loyal to us
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zdene32 Reply:
November 17th, 2011 at 11:25 pm
@Caleb C,
I agree, i think he will stay with the Kings
Gabby Reply:
November 18th, 2011 at 8:43 am
@cdawgg,
He’s a King for life! By the time his contract expires, the Red Wings will hopefully be in a full rebuild. I know we’ve been saying this for years, but they really are old. Lidstrom won’t be there, Holmstrom won’t be there, etc.
Stay forever, Kopi!
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Remember when someone said we should trade Kopitar when we were predicting how he would do this year last year? haha
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That’s 3 wins in a row. Boys and girls we are officially Lon a winning streak. We are going to beat Detroit on Saturday too! Won’t be in the Hammond suites but I will be at the game. GKG!
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Dominick Reply:
November 17th, 2011 at 11:02 pm
@King Alex,
Some of us will be getting together before the game to hang out all day in LA, and go to the practice facility, and have drinks and stuff. Get a hold of puck73 on Saturday to see about hanging out with us.
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King Alex Reply:
November 17th, 2011 at 11:22 pm
@Dominick, You got it Dom!
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Poor Bluejackets :[
http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/cbj111117.html
Carter wants outtt
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Eldoret Reply:
November 18th, 2011 at 12:38 am
@Subby, Carter for Bernier!
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Perro Reply:
November 18th, 2011 at 7:30 am
@Subby, Think they would take Penner for one of their strugglign wingers? I don’t really want Carter and I don’t think Columbus is willing to trade him yet.
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Stuart Reply:
November 18th, 2011 at 8:09 am
@Subby, I think I’d rather have Paulsson to play in our bottom 6…
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I really think the team is finally starting to put it all together. And what can you say about the Philly connection? Richards is an absolute beast all over the ice. Thank goodness the Richards rumors in Philly took hold and Holmgren had so much confidence in Claude Giroux, otherwise this supremely talented player would still be plying his trade for the Flyers. And the best part is we have him long term.
And the supposed gamble that Lombardi took in signing Simon Gagne is paying huge dividends so far. The guy is just a pure goal scorer. And he has a little edge in his game as well.
And Voynov is going to force Lombardi to either not re-sign Mitchell or package Mitchell or Greene in a trade. I just don’t think there is any way not to have Voynov as one of the top six defensemen on this team. In fact, with the way he is playing it will be even more difficult to send him down this time than it was before.
And as well as Quick is playing I hope TM doesn’t let himself all into overplaying him again. I thought it was very interesting that despite the fact that Hiller absolutely stole a point for the Ducks last night that Carlyle went with Ellis (probably because of his previous record against the Kings). It starts to worry me when TM plays Quick on back to back game situations.
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Dominick Reply:
November 17th, 2011 at 11:07 pm
@Forum67,
No need to worry about Quick. He has only played 4 games in a row, and is starting to find his groove again. When he’s started 10 or 15 games in a row, then worry. Bernier will be taking the reins in at least 1 of the next couple of games, so Quick is no way near being overplayed yet, or will be this season (unless Bernier has an injury).
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Caleb C Reply:
November 17th, 2011 at 11:21 pm
@Dominick, I think maybe this Saturday JB will be in. and if not then than the next game
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brian spain Reply:
November 17th, 2011 at 11:28 pm
@Caleb C, Why can”t Quick play 70 games, all the top goalies do. Its called being in a groove. How do you think guys like ROY and Broeduer won so many games, cuz they play almost every game. What happened last time he didn’t play when he was hot. They went into a tailspin. quickie all the way, unless he says he needs a break.
Shotongoal Reply:
November 18th, 2011 at 12:01 am
@Caleb C, Quick will play Sat and Bernier will play in STL in the first of back-back. Quick will then face DAL the next night in a division game. Why would you not want them to play their #1 against DET?
Shotongoal Reply:
November 18th, 2011 at 12:05 am
@Forum67, Mitchell’s not going anywhere this year , are you serious? Do NOT forget that he is the best stay at home Dman on this team. Teams do not win the Cup without this type of player on the blueline.
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LittleRhody Reply:
November 18th, 2011 at 12:15 am
@Shotongoal, Agree 100%. They need to re-sign him. I like the way he’s been shooting the puck more so far this season.
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puck73 Reply:
November 18th, 2011 at 12:16 am
@Shotongoal, Thank you for some refreshing common sense.
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Forum67 Reply:
November 18th, 2011 at 2:53 am
@Shotongoal,
I fully expect both Mitchell and Greene to be with the Kings the rest of this season. However, barring him getting injured, Voynov will be one of the Kings top six defensemen next season. So someone among this season’s top six defensemen will have to be moved. I seriously doubt it be Scuds or Cactus Jack. And clearly it won’t be Doughty. So that only leaves Mitchell, Greene or Martinez and I doubt that it will be Martinez.
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Forum67 Reply:
November 18th, 2011 at 2:55 am
@Shotongoal,
By the way, my prediction is that Voynov, not Doughty, will end up being the Kings franchise defenseman.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
November 18th, 2011 at 7:23 am
@Forum67, I’m with you on starting Quick. I liked the way it turned out, but it was irresponsible.
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Gags had a helluva game tonight. Willie could have been a little better, but Gagne was great tonight. That pass to Slava across the crease was world class vision and touch. Beautiful play. Had all the Ducks fans around me groaning.
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There were some really questionable calls tonight but we’ll take the 2 points =)
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Thank god Cliffy is ok. That was very scary. I hope he is ok in the morning, he is going to be very sore I would think. He is playing well and hopefully he doesn’t miss Saturday.
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Thisistheyear Reply:
November 18th, 2011 at 12:21 am
@brian spain, His neck must be made of iron
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LittleRhody Reply:
November 18th, 2011 at 12:23 am
@Thisistheyear, More like rubber, lol
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Way to get the 4 points boys.
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“We’ve played pretty good in this building.” Did you hear/see all the kings fans? I could have sworn I heard roaring when the Kings cleared the puck down the ice on the PK. Hayworthless was pretty distraught. It was hilarious. I hate that man…with a passion. Although his broadcast partner (whoever he is) seems to try and keep it a bit more objective and balance out hayworthless, but in the end, hayworthless got his worthless 2 cents in.
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LittleRhody Reply:
November 18th, 2011 at 12:18 am
@ChiTownKingsFan, I think it would be interesting to take some of the highlights, penalty calls, key moments of the game and listen to the announcers from each team calling the same play.
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KIngsfan09 Reply:
November 18th, 2011 at 7:26 am
@ChiTownKingsFan, I thought I was the only one who thought that. If you listen to the guy, you’d think the Ducks were undefeated!
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Our amazing Kopi. Again, great game!
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Ian Reply:
November 18th, 2011 at 9:41 am
@Thisistheyear, That was his biggest goal in a while. There isn’t one center in the league I would trade him for.
If not for him we would be talking about the B.S penalty on Moreau or the fact that the ducks can’t even get there lights to work.
This is the year that Kopi has mixed outstanding defense, world class skill, and a ‘screw you this puck is going in attitude’.
I can’t wait to see him in the playoffs this year!
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Datacloud Reply:
November 18th, 2011 at 10:24 am
@Ian, I agree. He’s at that stage when he can score at will when the chips are down and he’s given the opportunity. Last night’s goal was 100% hunger and determination. I would love to see him reach the 100-point plateau and win the Selke he deserves.
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Slava, kid is insane. 3 goals 2 assists in back to back games. The time is now! F next year!
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Kopitar serious MVP
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I love voynov with mitchell. we have so much scoring prowess from the blueline. Voy is a smart and calm dman with the ability to make plays and put the puck in the net. Way to do it Voy…your time is now.
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