Darryl Sutter’s postgame thoughts…
(on seeing more than two goals on the scoreboard…)
SUTTER: “It’s nice to see a `W’ up there. That’s more important. You don’t want to overemphasize the importance of having to produce more offense to win hockey games.’’
(on his raspy voice…)
SUTTER: “Sorry, I’ve got a sore throat. Cheerleading.’’
(on the scoring from defensemen…)
SUTTER: “Well, point shots. Holding their line, patience at the blue line, instead of being overaggressive and forcing offense. A good play down low. I thought, in the first period, we did a really good job of that down low, and going low to high.’’
(on the importance of jumping on Phoenix early…)
SUTTER: “The first minute is the most important one in every hour. We had a good first period. We’ve been trying to talk about that, good first periods, and I think (the Coyotes) made the push in the second and we didn’t match it. Then we got it back in the third again.’’
(on Kopitar’s game…)
SUTTER: “I thought our centermen, we wanted them to control the middle of the ice and be good down low. I didn’t think it was about individuals tonight.’’
(on his message in the second intermission…)
SUTTER: “Well, we weren’t that strong in the second. We just wanted to have a better third, as a group. It really didn’t matter what the score was.’’
(on Gagne’s status…)
SUTTER: “He got banged up in the first. We’ll see him in the morning, before we leave.’’
Much better game. Sill looking for center line drives to the net and Stoll just needs to go don’t know what his problem is but he looks tired, slow, and off his game.
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If Kings keep letting weaker opponents stay close like that, he won’t have a voice anymore at all!
Then again, perhaps a good scheme to preserve your eardrums for later in life, I reckon ….
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
December 26th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
@Duncan,
Love it that you consider a top 16 opponent weaker…
May it be so!
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alex101 Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 2:02 am
@BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy, how does Westgarth keep a roster spot with one fight this year?
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USHA#17 Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:23 am
@BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy,
Phoenix: Weak and injury depleted. LA needs to chew teams like this up. A real test comes tomorrow.
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Osaka Reply:
December 26th, 2011 at 11:06 pm
@Duncan, The weaker team had more points than us.
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USHA#17 Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:24 am
@Osaka, says more about LA….
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Forum67 Reply:
December 26th, 2011 at 11:38 pm
@Duncan,
There is no such animal as a Dave Tippet coached team that is weak. If Tippet had the Kings talent the Coyotes would probably be first place in the Pacific Division.
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DougS Reply:
December 26th, 2011 at 11:46 pm
@Forum67,
Losing Tippett was one of the worst single things to happen to the Kings in the last 10 years. Inevitable, but a real loss to the organization. The special teams have never been as good as they were when he was here.
I’d also point out that parity is just a fact of life in today’s NHL, and I think Sutter had a point when he said that there isn’t much difference between the best and worst teams. Let’s not forget how intensely competitive the Pacific was last season, and what reason did we have to believe that this season would be any different? In fact, looking around the league, I can think of very few true doormats, and no team that is so dominant that it can’t be had on any given night,.
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Eggplant Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 12:22 am
@DougS, I can name the doormats: Columbus, Anaheim, NY Islanders and Carolina.
Yellow Pants Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 5:48 am
@DougS, above and below: one of the door mats beat the sharks last night — that goes to the parity point. Every game is a tough one in this league.
Golfnut Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:25 am
@DougS, The reason Tippet’s teams were so good was he had Allison/Deadmarsh/Ziggy when they were healthy.
neil Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:46 am
@Duncan, a weaker ducks beat the Sharks….
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Nice to see the Kings get some goals and more importantly, a regulation win. They definitely and finally seemed to catch a goalie who was off his game tonight…That just hasn’t happened all year for the Kings…Chicago and Winnepeg on a back to back…got to be ready… GKG
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neil Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:47 am
@g smith86, goalie wasnt off his game…that is his game…
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EJ Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 8:03 am
@neil, LOL!!!
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Who said the coyotes were weak??? Great Kings win.
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dannybuoy Reply:
December 26th, 2011 at 11:07 pm
@Lou, Coyotes/Jets have always given them fits since day 1, no matter how good the Kings are.
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USHA#17 Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:27 am
@Lou, You mean besides missing two of their bigger players and their starting goalie?
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Is it just me or does Tippet remind you of Billy Bob from Sling Blade?
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Osaka Reply:
December 26th, 2011 at 11:05 pm
@Osaka, http://video.kings.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=-6&id=144937
Sorry I guess you need the link.
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Lake Forest Reply:
December 26th, 2011 at 11:07 pm
@Osaka, was just watching sling blade at a buddies house the other night
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Osaka Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 4:27 am
@Lake Forest, Dwight Yoakam was great!
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I didnt catch the entire game (missed most of the second). Obviously he is pushing for more puck control. Happy with Sutter so far.
I know it’s been only 3 games, but he hasn’t been the over dramatic coach (yet).
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KC23 Reply:
December 26th, 2011 at 11:21 pm
@Lake Forest, Sutter has had the advantage of seeing it from the GM box as well as from the side lines since the last time he was behind the bench. Probably has mellowed a bit with age as well. Seems like a good fit for this team to me, but it is early.
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Dominick Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 12:12 am
@Lake Forest,
I tried to stress that he probably isn’t going to be the disciplinarian everybody was hoping for, but too many were hoping the boys would get a spanking when Daddy gets home. I like that he’s establishing the respect factor without overreacting to a situation that he had no control over (past performance under Murray). He can only control what he is responsible for now, and from here on out, if they get a butt chewing, it’s because they deserved it (I hope).
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puck73 Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 12:19 am
@Dominick, Are you home, or still at your sisters house?
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Dominick Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 12:26 am
@puck73, In the mountains for a few more days, than Long Beach for a few.
Poorman Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 3:40 am
@puck73, sounds like romance!!!!!!!!!
Osaka Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 4:36 am
@Dominick, The whole thing about the big bad Sutter was blown out of proportion. I am sure he did a little yelling in the locker room after the second period (hence he lost his voice), but he was never know as the guy he was built up to be here. I know he can yell, but his quiet strength is more intimidating. Sort of like Clint Eastwood. Laviolette or Tortorella I always pictured as two of the toughest and more vocal coaches to play for.
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USHA#17 Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:29 am
@Osaka, Except ugly….
Osaka Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 2:49 pm
@USHA#17
True.
Did anyone else notice Raffi Torres is a 4th liner with Phoenix? Scored two breakaways on us and now has 6 or 7 on the season…
Is something wrong with their coach? Wtf?
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KC23 Reply:
December 26th, 2011 at 11:21 pm
@zulov, Tippet is considered one of the better coaches in the league.
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g smith86 Reply:
December 26th, 2011 at 11:32 pm
@zulov, no,…there is something wrong with the Kings for not getting him…instead of Moreau
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puck73 Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 12:01 am
@g smith86, Zing !
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Forum67 Reply:
December 26th, 2011 at 11:42 pm
@zulov,
I certainly wouldn’t have a wtf moment over Raffi Torres being a 4th line player on this team. At best Torres is a 3rd line player. And keep in mind, Vancouver didn’t try to keep him at the end of last season. As to is something wrong with Tippet, maybe you weren’t aware that no current coach other than Mike Babcock has more wins than he has since he became a head coach.
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In the Net Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 12:25 am
@zulov, Aww, Torres was cherry-picking all night long. That’s part of his game.
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After watching 3 games of Darly Sutter coached hockey, this next statement cant be overstated enough. Terry Murray….BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO0
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Dominick Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 12:23 am
@puck73,
Ha ha ha, Things are shaping up. The team has the 7 out of 8 points I asked for. Now adjustments are in order, because the Kings play a puck possession team next, and hopefully Sutter can figure out how to turn their speed against them, instead of just trying to slow them down like we did under Murray. Chicago is one of those teams that the Kings have always had a hard time containing, and I wouldn’t mind seeing the Kings skate with them for once.
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puck73 Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 12:25 am
@Dominick, Are you at home?
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Dominick Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 12:27 am
@puck73,
Not yet. I’m gonna watch the replay, I’ll give you a call.
johnjuan Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 12:34 am
@puck73, Ditto!
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 5:55 am
@puck73, Agreed. Although the technical differences between the two are subtle at best, Sutter appears to actually be coaching and enjoying it while Murray just stood there nervously lording over everyone. Sutter’s approach is getting much closer to 60 minutes of focused, max effort hockey than Murray’s ever did.
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Totally unrelated to todays game: was watching Die Hard 2.. Patrick o’neal was the actor who got his throat cut in the military cargo truck.
Anyway, great game. I really like Sutter
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puck73 Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 12:18 am
@Mikey, Love that movie. Oh, and TM…BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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Mikey Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 12:23 am
@puck73, hahaha.. BOOOOOOOOOOO
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Steve W Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 1:58 am
@Mikey,In the movie when Mclain is on a payphone at the DC Airport, it says ‘Pacific Bell.
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Edward Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 9:32 am
@Mikey, He needs to have his throat cut PERIOD!!!!! Bring back Heidi Androl……she brings enthusiasm and energy to the broadcast….plus she is easy on the eyes as well. Much better sideline reporter, Patrick missed reporting Gags “upper body injury”, but Heidi would have gotten in. Patrick should just stick with the Dodgers where he is much better doing the pre-game and post-game.
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The great part about today is not only did we WIN, but Phoenix (to us), Dallas and San jose all lost. This means that we are tied with Phoenix and two points behind first place San Jose and Dallas. However at this time, we have none of the tie breakers with any of the three teams. So we are still in 4th place in the division. We need 3 points to pass San Jose and Dallas to obtain first place alone.
The choice of Sutter as coach so far has been a good one. The team is starting to play better and we are getting scoring by guys not name Richards and Kopitar, including defenseman scoring from guys not named Doughty and Johnson. The battle between Greene, Mitchell and Scuderi is heating up. Keep it up Darryl, the team is headed in the right direction finally.
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Token Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:52 am
@Jeff, You do realize that the Sharks have 4 fewer games played … Just sayin’
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Stuart Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 8:29 am
@Token, every party needs a pooper…
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trytodethroneus Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 8:31 am
@Token,
A lot of those will be made up from their 9 games in 15 days road trip in Feb, and they play 17 games in March. That’s a pretty brutal stretch of games.
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Lake Forest Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 9:23 am
@Token, 3 less games
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brian spain Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 10:53 am
@Token, they have 3 games at hand. learn how to count eh!
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So what’s with Greene’s 12 min time on ice? He got hurt?
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Jeff Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 12:44 am
@goldielocks, With the roster freeze ending, the trade winds are blowing. The Kings will most likely be making a trade for some offensive help. AMart is probably going. Maybe Greene and Stoll, who is a UFA. Tomorrow could be a big news day for the Kings.
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puck73 Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 12:55 am
@Jeff, Wouldnt it be something if it was reported that someone like Jarome Iginla, Eric Staal, or Zack Parise was headed to L.A ?!
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goldielocks Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 12:57 am
@puck73,
I’m in love woth Parise. I mean in a good way.
Jeff Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 1:01 am
@puck73, That would be pretty amazing. There has been a lot of talk about Carolina and the Kings getting together for a trade. I have heard rumors that Staal wants out going back to last season, as Carolina looks like they are now going to rebuild. I know Staal is listed as a Center but can he play wing? A Staal-Kopi-Williams would be awesome.
Chucker Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:29 am
@puck73, I would totally trade Stoll for Eric Staal in a hot minute.
JWR Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 10:06 am
@puck73,
Unless we gut the current roster there is no way E Staal would be coming here. Per Cap Geek we are 700K below the cap and Staal counts at 8.5mil a year.
Jeff Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 10:33 am
@Chucker, If we were to obtain Stall then you would see at least Stoll and Penner gone. That right there is over 7 million off the Salary Cap. AMart will most likely go too. The Kings can definately handle a Salary like Staal’s if they work it right.
AZ King Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 2:31 am
@Jeff,
I try to stay away from trade rumors, but…….Gagne might want to go back to the East. There seemed to be some hesitation on his part about coming to the West, and maybe that’s partially why he’s been so absent this season.
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 5:42 am
@AZ King, Is that (Gagne) due to the style of play in the east or for personal reasons? I had high hopes when we got him and he started out well, but for quite some time now it has looked like his game just doesn’t fit with the Kings and lately he’s beginning to almost look disinterested. I’m wondering with that and now the injury, does he ave any trade value at all?
Deirdre Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 8:07 am
@AZ King, The hesitation was due to the Kings pursing Brad Richards and Gagne already explained that. Gagne could have gone to the Flyers in July, he wanted to come to the Kings and said in Octiber this is the happeist he’s been in his career. He chose to come here, I heard Holmgren mention after the signing that the Flyers had contacted him. He loves livng here and playing here. The slump I can’t explain, althought it should not have taken TM 22 games into the years b4 Gagne and Richards had their first shift.
He’s more comfortable playing with Richards, he’s knows him better. They only had 1 game and half when Richards went down. Now this…
He’s a Great playoff performer and was not he only King in a slump. Hopefully it’s not a major injury.
Anyone notice that the first 2 goals against were a result of our “stay-at-home” dman being out of position?
Greene on the first and Mitchell on the second, while the other dman was shooting at the net.
By “out of position” I mean that if one of my 2 DMen moves in from the point, even just 5-10 feet, rather than having the opposite dman stand at the other point, I’d expect him to slide in along the blue line toward the middle of the ice.
In the case of the first goal, had Greene made the adjustment as JJ was shooting, he’d been in position on the counter. Likewise on the 2nd regarding Mitchell as Voynov fired and Torres cherry picked for the long outlet.
This is a simple, logical tactic that provides balance and shape to a team that’s trying to become more offensive while avoiding vulnerabilities.
BTW, I noticed SJ uses this approach extensively with their DMen. This combined with their strong forechecking allows them to pressure other teams hard and yet not give up too many outnumbered counters.
Cheers!
GkG!
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puck73 Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 12:58 am
@FdoFmFull, Totally agree. Also what I liked was seeing Sutter reward guys that were playing well with 1st unit powerplay time. This is something that the narrow minded TM would NEVER do.
Once again, say it with me, TM…BOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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Will take the win, its contagious.
Plus does anyone else appreciate quotes that don’t sound like “double speak”? I know it’s already been said on here but I like it. If a dummylike me can understand what he’s talking about guarantee the players can.
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Kopitar was a absolute BEAST last night. I know Sutter says that it isn’t about “individuals” but, give credit where it is due. Kopi well deserved the first star that he was. He doesn’t have to score to be counted – what a setup man.
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USHA#17 Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:34 am
@ziggyfan,
Penner also had a big game
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Fun to go to a game with goals in the first period and more than three for the game. Made having the seats on the Kings shoot twice blue-line worth it again!
Nice way to end the long the long holiday weekend!
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The most important thing tonight is that we took care of home ice and took 2 points from a game we were supposed to win. Tomorrow we need to start showing that we can play with the Chicagos, Vancouvers, and Detroits of the west. It would be great to steal 2 or even 1 point, but to me at this point it is most important that we play like we belong on the ice with them. If we can do that, eventually we can get on a roll that will land us in a playoff spot as a team no one wants to deal with in the first or second round. I hope that’s the strategy, win the game we’re supposed and steal points and/or make a statement when we’re the underdog. There’s a lot of hockey left to be played.
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Great game last night. I t was refreshing to see the ‘other’ guys score goals (still think Voynov deserves the goal not Richardson). The team is showing the benefit of working hard, but it is also showing a weakness from time to time (see 2nd period). DS will need to show his confidence in the ‘team’ during the next 2 games by placing Bernier in net (probably against the Jets).
Penner looked very lethargic and on several occasions in the offensive zone was more a spectator than a player, he should be the 1st one that DS singles out for lack of effort….
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USHA#17 Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:35 am
@Seals2Kings, Yeah, he only set up two goals.
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JGSmall Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:48 am
@Seals2Kings, I was rather pleased with Penner last night. I thought he was working harder on the boards than usual and he seemed to be in position on most offensive plays. I did not feel his defense looked weak, but he was covering high. He is a big man and uses energy quickly.
That said, compare that to how Brown played the same position. He had much more jump in his offensive game (ignore the goal – shouldn’t have got through) causing pressure on the puck during breakouts and movement without the puck during cycles. In the defensive end he attacked the points, again creating pressure and possibly forcing a few bad passes.
If I had to call out another forward – Richardson had an above his average game as well. He was often the F1 and big pressure to start the fore check. He caused a few turnovers as well.
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neil Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:50 am
@Seals2Kings, Penner played great…..
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BigMikeonD Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 8:49 am
@Seals2Kings, Penner is big and doesn’t have the speed that the other guys do. He was not lethargic, quite the opposite. He is not scoring goals (yet) but his effort is there. His goal scoring is going to come. I expect to see Lewis lighting the lamp some too. He is fast and smart. He is also getting a lot more ice time and not just in a shut down role. Back to Penner, get off his back, he is working hard.
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Michael J. Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 9:00 am
@Seals2Kings,
“Penner looked very lethargic and on several occasions in the offensive zone was more a spectator than a player, he should be the 1st one that DS singles out for lack of effort….”
Really??? Did you watch the game? Have you watched any games since he’s been back from his injuries? He’s been the most consistent and top three or four players on the team.
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anaheimbob Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 12:29 pm
@Michael J., It’s time to get off Penner’s back. That acquisition is already beginning to pay off. His size and quickness makes him a perfect fit for this team. There are quite a few players to deserve our ire now, Penner is not one of them.
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SantaMariaKing Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:36 am
@anaheimbob,
You might read Seals2Kings just above. This is where Michael J was requoting. M J is on your side……..
So much fun to watching the game last night!! Great job Sutter! Go Kings Go!
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Notice how our game changes with Gagne out, more speed and more opportunities…….I think some are sitting back and watching him
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I was at the game and Loved It when video replay showed La Barbera knocking net off its moorings on purpose and organist wittily chimed in with “do you see what I see” on the non-call
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USHA#17 Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:38 am
@Carol Vadnais,
LaBarbara is exactly where he belongs. Wish he stayed in Vancouver however.
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scsf Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:48 am
@Carol Vadnais,
Nah, he was just getting the ref’s attention to the fact that it was already knocked slightly off it’s moorings by the scrum in the crease 30 seconds earlier. And I wouldn’t have picked up on that if it hadn’t been clearly pointed out on the TV broadcast.
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Marbles Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 8:40 am
@Carol Vadnais,
Yeah it was already knocked off the moorings.
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@Jeff, a Stall Kopi Williams line WOULD be awesome….awesomely expensive. Stall makes 7mil per. Don’t get your hopes up about seeing him in a Kings sweater
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Jeff Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 10:27 am
@kingpin11, I am not getting my hopes up. But I will say this, with Stoll, Penner and Mitchell’s salary all coming off the books at the end of the season, getting Staal or Parise won’t be so difficult cap wise. One or the other will be getting 7 mil if they come to Los Angeles.
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 11:58 am
@Jeff, Not interested in resigning Willie Mitchell?
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With the tough schedule coming up I’m betting the negative nancy’s of the world are putting the final touches up on their “I knew Sutter was a bad choice” posts for the upcoming week. I’m hoping for 3 out of the next possible 6 points. Anything above that would be highly successful.
I think I would put Bernier against Chicago and give ourselves the best chance at 2 points against the Jets with Quick. Then go with Quick again against Vancouver. While it’s true Chicago is a west conference team, they are pretty much uncatchable imho and we haven’t played well against them in forever.
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neil Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:51 am
@KC23, after the next three games..the schedule looks favorable to the Kings..provided they keep playing well….
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DesertKing Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:55 am
@KC23,
Fire Negative Nancy!
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
@KC23, I agree. Win the games we’re supposed to win and be tough to beat in the other ones. 3 out of 6 would be fine and more would be very successful.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 12:19 pm
@KC23, After last night’s game, I’d challenge Quicker verbally, and tell him he’s going in against Chicago because I know he’s better than he played last night, and we really need to steal points on the road. I’d go to Bernier and challenge him to suck it up and beat WinterPig, even though we can all agree he doesn’t get as much time in net as any goaltender would want. In essence if I’m coach, I need both goaltenders hyped to play for this revived team and to be a big part of the improvement.
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Having Lewis and Richardson instead of Moreau and Hunter…..has made a big difference. Richardson recovers the puck really well and Lewis’s speed helps on defense. Lewis will score soon..I notice him going to front of the net for rebounds and tip ins..Its only a matter of time.Proof of Lewis and Richardson is the record with them in the line up…
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KC23 Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 8:02 am
@neil, Lewis is incredible on the PK. His quickness really puts pressure on whoever is handling the puck. I kind of liked that Richards Lewis and Richardson line.
I was thinking if Gagne goes out on the IR it might be time to send Loktionov back to Manchester and bring up either Cliche, King, Noland or even Vey. King would be the logical choice I think, but we’ve seen him not to long ago. I’d like a long look at Cliche.
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Harty Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 10:36 am
@KC23, lets not just have friends on the Kings lets go for family, I vote Nolan……
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big points in Chicago, we need them bad……….lets go guys work hard.
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It was really great to see our team win even though JQ did not have a good night. Additionally, while Penner is playing alot better right now, I still don’t see us resigning him for next season.
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KC23 Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 8:04 am
@DesertKing, thought that more than once “nice to have the Kings win one for Quick” instead of the usual other way around. Quick did make an incredible 3rd period save, but it was not one of his overall better games.
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johnjuan Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 8:38 am
@DesertKing, Now that we play a style of hockey that includes all 5 players in the offensive zone rather than 2, we might see Penner in a different light but, gaining speed by replacing him might not be a bad thing. I kinda like him lately though.
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Marbles Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 8:44 am
@DesertKing,
Penner has improved as of late, and I think he’s best suited as a 3rd line winger.
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 12:06 pm
@DesertKing, If he keeps up the hard work I could see resigning him at a greatly reduced rate. Nobody’s going to give him a multiyear 4 mill a year contact this time around. If we could get him for 2 mill on one year deals I would go for it and he might also, to get his market value back up.
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“View from Staples” Yes!!!!!!
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Great to get two points from a division rival. But, was it just me, or did it seem like the team had a lot of trouble clearing the puck from their zone in the 2nd and 3rd periods? I saw Mitchell, Voynov, DD, Scuderi, all have difficulties getting the puck out cleanly many times, resulting in extended shifts in their own zone as Arizona kept keeping the puck in.
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johnjuan Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 8:39 am
@vplaza, Ya. Scuderi was scaring me every time he got the puck. They looked tired.
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I was not too critical of TM but I am agreeing with Puck 73….BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO TM! I love seeing an engaged coach. I bet TM never got a horse from “cheerleading”! I like this Sutter guy more and more every game.
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fsd1 Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 8:58 am
@Cry Baby, Why is puck73 and y’all doing the boo thing? He is gone and you should be thanking your lucky stars he got this team to be a successful defensive team. Nothing wrong with what TM did here. Nothing at all.
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puck73 Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 9:26 am
@fsd1, Nothing wrong at all? Wow, I guess TM was perfect. And if you listen to TM in press conferences after games, he never once was critical of any decisions he either made, or didnt make. According to TM, the players didnt follow the system correctly, or the effort wasnt there, thats the only reason the team ever lost…..according to TM.
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fsd1 Reply:
December 27th, 2011 at 9:38 am
@puck73, but whats the point?