The Kings have made a lineup change, with Brad Richardson replacing Trent Hunter. Apparently, there is no injury issue. Through a team spokesman, Terry Murray cited the need for “speed and fresh legs.”
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Go Little Richie!
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MB Kings Fan Reply:
November 17th, 2011 at 5:53 pm
@Dominick, Excellent move…Richie is way more effective and noticeable!
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wavesinair Reply:
November 17th, 2011 at 6:07 pm
@Dominick,
I like the possible scoring touch Hunter has, but I have to admit I’m glad Ritchie is back in. Watching him at practice, he looked disappointed to me. How could he not be, right? I expect him to be on fire tonight.
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Good move. Hunter didn’t look especially sharp anyway yesterday.
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wavesinair Reply:
November 17th, 2011 at 6:04 pm
@KC23,
No, he didn’t. He was replaced by Lewis for a few shifts too I believe. I actually do wonder if it is a possible injury because he looked really slow last night.
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yes terry!!!
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about friggin time!!!
go richie go!!!!
i hope he is on the 3rd RW spot with moreau and stoll
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jonsey Reply:
November 17th, 2011 at 5:06 pm
@matty muls, Richardson has done so much for this team……oh……wait….is Richardson number 11, 32, 10, 8, 3, 23, or 14?
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KFII Reply:
November 17th, 2011 at 5:21 pm
@matty muls, I’m thinking on the 3rd RW with Stoll and Cliffy. We will find out soon.
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KC23 Reply:
November 17th, 2011 at 5:25 pm
@KFII, Yeah, that is my take as well. Definately our worst line yesterday imho. Stoll and Clifford seemed to have forgotten how to forecheck.
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Appologies if this has been covered, but didn’t see it mentioned anywhere:
http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/16/kings-oilers-settle-dispute-over-colin-fraser/
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Dominick Reply:
November 17th, 2011 at 5:21 pm
@Captain Material,
No it wasn’t. That was the first thing I asked Hammond about this morning, but he’s a busy guy. (wink, wink)
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KC23 Reply:
November 17th, 2011 at 5:27 pm
@Captain Material, Looks like DL ends up with egg all over his face. I bet DL is sething over this thing.
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Good move. Now Lokti can play on the PP unit, and Richie can kill penalties!
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A good friend of mine scored me a ticket to tonight’s game. VERY Stoked AND Richie’s in?!?!?
I got a GOOD feeling about tonight….
Go Richie…GO KINGS!!!
Sorry for no synopsis of last night’s game. Really excellent work to pay 2 games in a row with the same offensive system though. Hopefully tonight makes it 3.
Oh, and Voynov needs to STAY!
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wavesinair Reply:
November 17th, 2011 at 6:09 pm
@Cynic,
Got get ‘em Cynic! I know you have one-liners all ready to go for quack fans. But no fighting!
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Really, I think Murph might want to put Richie in there to start up a fight if the momentum isn’t going our way. He’s been doing quite a bit of that lately. If I can see another Richie/Selanne fight, I’ll be thrilled.
Hunter did one good thing last night, he was in front of the goal a lot. I think he hasn’t played enough with the team to realize that’s a no-man’s land for the Kings. Or maybe he’s smart enough to realize we should put someone there to get rebounds.
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OldKingsFan Reply:
November 17th, 2011 at 5:19 pm
@et219, I’m with you on that. This team doesn’t understand the fundamentals of NHL Hockey. Stick someone in front of the net to BLOCK the goalies sight lines and to frustrate him.
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the Kings need more secondary scoring, of which there has been Fraser
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Good move.
LGK!
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Yeah! Way to go Richie!! Now make us proud. Good news.
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Good. Now get rid of Lewis and play Westgarth. I want to see some attitude and after the whistle shenanigans!
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C’mon Richie, throw some elbows. Selanne won’t mind.
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A lot of stick on puck last night against the Ducks.
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“Speed and fresh legs”. Good call Terry, Richardson always brings energy to the line he is on. He never gives up early on the puck. I love the way he plays. The goals have to start coming soon though. I want to see him stick around for a long time.
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The speed of Richie will make the offense more productive. Richie is a scrambler and goes all out. I am in favor of this change. Go Richie! Go Kings Go! Lets get 7 goals tonight!
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Richardson uses a sledge hammer for a hockey stick. Worse shot in hockey. We have enough checkers. At least there is the possibility that Hunter will score: absolutely none with Richardson.
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jonsey Reply:
November 17th, 2011 at 5:51 pm
@scepin, +1
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I like this change. Richie is always hustling and trying to make things happen, and I didn’t see much out of Hunter last night at all. Go Richie and go Kings!!
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jonsey Reply:
November 17th, 2011 at 5:52 pm
@Resedakingsfan, he does a lot of “trying” but nothing else much happens.
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Its like hes listening to this blog….
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jess Reply:
November 17th, 2011 at 5:57 pm
@Helvetica,
He should… We know better
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TM is feeling it these days! Great call!
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YES!
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