There is some shocking, sad news to report from Dallas. The hotel-room view of the Munters unit has been put to an end. I almost want to knock on the door of a room across the hall, just so I can wave hello to it. But here’s how life looks on the south side. The Kings are scheduled to be at the rink at 11:30 a.m. Central time, for either a meeting or a morning skate.
Good morning, Rich
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Big game tonight boys. HUGE 2 points on the line!
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Here is a simple sentence. WE WIN.
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If we lose tonight Im blaming the change in routine of the hotel rooms and the Munters unit.
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Gizmo Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:41 am
@LomitaKingsFan, I’ll support that.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:48 am
@LomitaKingsFan, yea I blame him too for making me have faith in him now GRR him
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Kingsfanone Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 9:24 am
@LomitaKingsFan,
I’ll agree with that!
Not that I’m “superstitious” or anything!
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@Jess…
Man you stirred some of it up with that captaincy swap-talk!
Just my take – It would be tragic on so many levels internally to strip DB of his captaincy for all the reasons already stated (ie-his hard work, amount of games played per season over the last 6 or so, etc…) and would make the room more awkward then we could imagine. But a change does need to be made and I’ve talked about it with friends (not out loud, of course, for fear of the tar and feathers around here) that I think Brown can be traded sometime during this season for that piece we need (Columbus anyone?). It might disrupt chemistry for a minute but the pure skill (passing/sniping/scoring capabilities) will soon take over, not to mention the replacement “C” (cough*MR*cough)…IMO
Anyway, for the time being I’ll just stick to asking for less turnovers when entering the zone and better passing overall from our Captain.
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fsd1 Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:55 am
@Stuart, I would be shocked, surprised and very upset if the Kings were to trade DB. My opinion is it will not happen this season, and more than likely, never.
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ten for instigating Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 9:13 am
@Stuart, this is directly directed at you because you are not calling ofr DB to be stripped of his C but, I have to ask, why are people obsessed with this? Does having a C automatically make you the best player on the team? Does the C have to go to the best player on the team? Brown isn’t the most skillful player but, he puts up points. He will get around 30 goals this year.
Is scoring the most important thing though? How about the fact he is one of the few players that lives in LA in the off season? He is credited with gathering the players together in LA for off season workouts and bonding. He is the face of the Kings in LA with all of his charity work. To me, Brown is the Captain, deserves to be the Captain and should be the first King in history to raise the cup.
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Steve Jensen Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 9:18 am
@ten for instigating,
Terry Rustkowski (sp) was the Captain back in the day, when he was a third liner. But he had more heart than just about anyone, and nobody questioned his position as captain.
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kinginsaltlake Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 9:19 am
@ten for instigating, Everyone should read your post. Brown is our Captain, Bottom Line!
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brian spain Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 9:25 am
@ten for instigating, I think you are right my man. Most of the people in here don’t have a clue. Bernier one a game last night after giving up a weak goal in the first, was great the rest of the way, now they think he should be the #1 goalie. One bad game your OUT and one goal and your the next Bobby Orr(voynov). Its almost to much to take reading some of the comments. Richards is a great player, just the way he is, why mess it up. Athletes are nuts, look what happened to the Kings after 3 straight shout outs, change goalie…boom the whole team forgets how to play hockey.
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Stuart Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 10:32 am
@ten for instigating, all those off-ice things cannot be overlooked. Good points.
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Jason4Kings Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 9:18 am
@Stuart,
Brown is a huge part of this team, I don’t understand all this talk about him. You guys do realize that a guy who puts in 25 goals and crashes like he does is huge, right? And strip him of the C? Not sure I agreed when he became captain, but that is not a good idea right now. And anyone thinking MR is the next captain should understand we’re not even sure he liked having the C in Philly. I think this is all crazy talk. I have no problem with DB in a third line role with Stoll and Clifford maybe, but with the C. That’s perfect for me if we can get an elite winger. There are better trade options. But if you’re thinking an elite winger like Nash, you better be ready to give up Doughty.
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bmova Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 9:22 am
@Jason4Kings, How about Nash for Bernier, Penner, and Loktionov (maybe thrown in a d-man too)?
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Gustavo Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 9:23 am
@Jason4Kings,
In a millisecond!!!!
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petemagoop Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 9:26 am
@Stuart, Carter and Richards ya say?
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Stuart Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 10:30 am
@petemagoop, DB and JB for Nash?
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RobSD Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 9:30 am
@Stuart,
Richards is the man but I think Kopi should have the C. Let’s face it, he has been leading this team from the day he showed up. Stamkos is 21 and already the captain. Richards should be an A. I’ve never seen Greene talking to a ref… I understand he is a presence off the ice but he should give that up.
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Dominick Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 9:59 am
@Stuart, I’m not going to tar and feather you, but I would like to point out that they have a vapor rub that would take care of that cough.
As far as MR being Captain, he doesn’t want to be Captain, so why does everybody keep bringing his name up? One of the most attractive aspects for Richards in being traded here is the fact that he could just concentrate on being a hockey player again, and all the Browny bashers want to do is turn Richards into exactly what he despised so much about being in Philly.
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Kingsfanone Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 10:04 am
@Dominick,
It sure does seem like Richards likes flying under the radar here, just being a regular player. Good call, Dom!
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Stuart Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 10:30 am
@Dominick, re: MR being captain, the man was a stellar captain to the hockey equivalent of the NY sports media (probably same caliber of scrutiny) and to come to LA and be the media darling would be like a walk in the park (I’m assuming because I have no first hand experience)… I would think it’s like a coach feeling that itch after being out of the game for a short bit. Once a C always a C for players like MR… and has it ever been printed that “he doesn’t want to be Captain”? I thought it was just assumed that he’d feel less “pressure” without it.
But anyway, a 3rd line role would be cool with me if we can bring up a talented winger who can pass and be baptized by fire playing with either MR or AK (move JW to second line if the rook plays with AK)…everybody was raving about the offensive talent we have in the wings, maybe it’s time to bring one up and see if our roster can withstand the growing pains for some more puck possession (passing ability). I like the way we look, it’s good enough to win low scoring games, and I don’t mind low scoring games that result in 2 pts for us, AT ALL.
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Fred and Lilly live in that unit?
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SLIM Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 9:25 am
@fuzzerson,
I see where you went there…
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Rich, I will go sacrifice a goat, 3 chickens and newt this morning to try and offset the mojo shift resulting from the room change.
Go Kings.
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Kingsfanone Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 9:28 am
@McCheese,
I believe the witches cookbook only stipulates “eye of newt”, so let’s keep a proper recipe.
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R.I.P. Munters unit view
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I guess that’s all-she-wrote for your endorsement deal with Munters….
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lulz
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Jeez Rich. That’s still a pretty lousy view.
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Trent Munters…
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Will there be a suspension for Drew today?
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Nick Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 9:21 am
@Onetimer1966, Maybe not by tonights game but Im thinking he will get one.
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Gabby Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 9:24 am
@Nick, If he doesn’t get suspended today, he won’t get suspended. Honestly, I’ll be surprised if he gets more than a fine.
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brian spain Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 9:27 am
@Gabby, probably $2500 like Moreau. same hit, same reaction from the player hit. if its different then the fine, then Shanahan sucks
Harry Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 9:30 am
@Onetimer1966,
As of right now, there are no hearings scheduled for Drew Doughty. This was reported by Andy Strickland, who writes for the Blues.
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Onetimer1966 Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 9:38 am
@Harry, Thanks Harry. In my opinion he might get 2 games off, Oshies fall head first looked ugly.
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Gustavo Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 9:31 am
@Onetimer1966,
It will be announced later today, probably before the game.
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petemagoop Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 9:35 am
@Onetimer1966, I think he’s gonna get 2 games – that’s the stuff the league wants outta there – wonder if the fact the game was shown nationally in the U S will play into it? (assuming it was anyways)
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Ian Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 9:52 am
@petemagoop, I’m sure it will. That and how late in the game it was. I bet if it happened in the first period and the Blues get a goal on the PP, everyone looks the other way.
Does anyone remember a scenario when someone found out they were being suspended but still got to play that night?
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RobSD Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 9:35 am
@Onetimer1966,
So is DD partying too much or what? What is going on? He hasn’t been down right horrible but he sure as heck has not been good. If he keeps going like he is currently, this will be another season he has declined from his Norris Trophy nomination. I know he is still very young but these are not good signs. Not performing as good or better, taking dumb penalties, getting suspended(probable), holding out! This could really come back to bite.
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I’ve told myself I’m going to be more positive in general about the team. I think it is easy to get caught up in all the negativity that is spewed on here, myself included. This is a good team that can win some games. They do need to improve in some areas but it’s a learning process. It’s anybody’s game once the playoffs start. Reading all the hype before the season started, I read several analysis that said this is a team built for the playoffs. That being said, I need to get out my Penner dumping for the day.
When Richards was interviewed last night he said he was finally getting used to his linemates. Now this could have been just interview fluff as most of the interviews are but…
He has 5 goals in 4 games. Penner has been out… hmmm… how many games?
You would have to imagine that Richards is aware of that stat.
The Kings are 7-2 with VV in the line up.
All I’m saying is… if it aint broke… don’t put Penner back in and take VV out.
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That’s the Rosewood Crescent, just a few blocks from the American Airlines center. Rich, try the oysters at S&D on McKinney.
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Well he made that dumb crosscheck because he go beat on the outside again…..
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@RICH HAMMOND,
Without that view of the Munters unit, aren’t you afraid of lowering yourself to the “other blogs” level? Let’s not rest on our laurels, eh? LOL
R.I.P. Munters!
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Well, we had the ‘Munters’ view yesterday and it resulted in a win. Just sayin.
I will also say that we could consider this the ‘MUNSTERS’ view since that freakish gate looks like the one in front of Herman’s house.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SIUL8EbikTs/S_wjZXu3leI/AAAAAAAAA_g/8ZQCBGquAV4/s1600/MunsterMansion.jpg
I think the parallel is close enough for another win tonight.
We are a highly superstitous bunch though Rich, so if you can go back and get a shot of the Munters, it will only stand to improve our chances.
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