Based on today’s morning skate, it appears that Andrei Loktionov will replace Simon Gagne as Mike Richards’ left winger. Darryl Sutter didn’t announce his starting goalie — “This isn’t baseball,” he reminded a Chicago reporter — but Jonathan Quick was in the locker room first. Sutter also didn’t offer an update on Gagne. Here’s how the Kings are expected to line up…
Richardson-Kopitar-Brown
Loktionov-Richards-Lewis
Penner-Stoll-Williams
Clifford-Fraser-Westgarth
Scuderi-Doughty
Mitchell-Voynov
Johnson-Greene
Quick
Bernier
I have an update on gagne he is out with a (concussion)! dont understand why the kings just say what it is
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tornado12 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:40 am
@MOSH, because lives are at stake. this is war!
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:10 am
@tornado12, Exactly. As we speak, Western Conference Operatives are trying to infiltrate the LA KIngs Intelligence Center while simultaneously technical Black Ops Ghosts are attempting to hack into the LA Kings medical data bank to determine if Simon Gagne has a concussion.
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:12 am
@40YearKingsFan, I shudder to think what would happen if that information fell into the wrong hands.
DesertKing Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:15 am
@40YearKingsFan,
Oh, they went to the training center in El Segundo? I’ve been there too. Wait, I hear black helicopters outside! Guys in black pajamas! No! No! I swear, I didn’t mean to give up the location!! No, not the Pond! not the Pond! For the love of God, please don’t take me to the Pooooonnndddd! Save yourselves, skate, er, I mean run, and don’t tell them about Staples! Doh!!Dang it , I did it again! Columbus, please no, not thaaaaaaaaat!!!!!!!!
KC23 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 3:48 pm
@MOSH, I, for one, appreciate a coach who looks for any possible advantage and takes it.
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Hoping for the best. keep rollin kings!!
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I like it, keep it simple.
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Go Kings! would be nice to beat Chicago for a change.
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Ian Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:07 am
@Sebastian, We need a huge game from Quick, Kopi, and Richards. And for Westy to whoop John Scott.
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DesertKing Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:10 am
@Ian,
Not going to happen for two reasons:
1. Westy isn’t on the ice long enough to get in a fight.
2. Scott is man-mountain and after what he did to Clifford, no King wants to take him on.
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jmiller Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:18 am
@DesertKing, he whipped Clifford too? I know Westy got beaten bad by Scott. Really no one should mess with him.
40YearKingsFan Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:42 am
@DesertKing, Yep. He really put a beating on Westgarth last year. Bloodied him up pretty good. The guy’s arms are about a foot longer than Westy’s and Westy looked like a child swinging at air while repeatedly getting tagged right on the button. But then, I’m trying to remember Westgarth winning a fight…….. Hmmm, can’t recall one.
DesertKing Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:54 am
@Jmiller
Maybe I was wrong and it was Westy, but I was pretty sure it was Clifford since it seemed to me that was the last time he just jumped in punching and since then he plays it a little smarter.
I like DS’ logic not to change the 1st and the 3rd line. They looked good. I’m interested if Rick could make Lokti going…
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tornado12 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:42 am
@outsider, this DS guy just continues to defy logic by making the logical choices! go figure.
I am really starting to like this move by DL.
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VanKingsFan Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:49 am
@tornado12, of course you are, he is 2-0-1, hard to argue with anything so far.
I am still a little skeptical and I don’t think I would have hired DS personally. BUT I do like the results so far and am fully on board with the decision now that it is made.
On paper the Penner-Stoll-Williams line should be more than solid, but when Penner and Stoll are each in the single digit point totals…Would love to see this line get hot and steal 4 or 5 games for us. If Stoll and Penner want another contract in this league that exceeds $1 Mil, they need to to step up production FAST.
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:54 am
@VanKingsFan, You make a good point. I almost feel bad for them being snakebit in a contract year, but what you say is true. Both of their stock is dropping like a rock and if they want to have any negotiating leverage at all they’ll need to start making things happen. Unless of course they’ve got Doughty’s agent.
tornado12 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:05 am
@VanKingsFan, its not just the results i like, its the method. as other have pointed out, he makes good coaching decisions in game and rewards players. he has out together some solid lines, spread out and mixed the right combos and the boys are playing hard for him.
outsider Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:15 am
@tornado12, I think MOTIVATION is key word!
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408kingsfan Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 12:19 pm
@tornado12, you mean dropping Penner to the third line? great move by Sutter. He is biding his time and slowly warming up a spot on the bench for him
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Don’t agree with the underachieving Lewis and the underachieving Lokti on the same line as Richards. Lokti yes, But put Williams there in place of Lewie
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Sebastian Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:46 am
@VanKingsFan, this is exactly what i was thinking.
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Steve C Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:47 am
@VanKingsFan, I think this might be Trevor’s last game in the 2nd line if he doesn’t produce tonight. Don’t be surprised if he is scratched tomorrow in Winnipeg. 0 points in last 10 games, with 3 under Sutter.
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CheezyPoofs Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:27 am
@VanKingsFan, I was thinking something similar as well. Lewis is suited well for #3/4C. Having him on the with two solid vets who have hands and can skate helped him out. Lokti can skate but he’s lost out on the wing. Lewis should be #3R tonight and Willy moved to #2R give him stability while simultaneously making the 3rd line more solid.
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PG24 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:49 am
@CheezyPoofs, I agree with keeping Lewis in the lineup but we need a scoring winger not a converted centerman playing winger… Send down Lotki and bring up Kozun… Swap Lewis and Williams…
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KC23 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 3:52 pm
@PG24, There are at least 4 Monarches I’d bring up before 160lb Kozun.
DEH Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 4:27 pm
@PG24, I’d take a look at Vey first, he’s bigger with similar scoring stats, better plus-minus, and spends less time in the penalty box.
If Quick keeps starting none of the above will matter. At this pace he’s going to start 69-70 games. He’ll be burned out and Bernier will be covered in rust for a playoff push.
I just don’t get the “burn up a goalie” mentality.
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lakingbob(chi) Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:50 am
@NHKingsFan, I put money on Bernier in Winnepeg..
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VanKingsFan Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:50 am
@NHKingsFan, I agree, but I dont think this was in the plan originally. But with the offense struggling the way they are, and with Quick standing on his head, and with every single Win being HUGE. Its almost impossible to take him out of the lineup, unless it is in back to backs.
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CanadianKing Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:58 am
@NHKingsFan, Its more of a “we need to win games” mentality and Bernier hasnt proven the ability to do so this year.
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Sebastian Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:04 am
@NHKingsFan, you need to dig yourself out of a hole before you can even think about playoffs.
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DesertKing Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:16 am
@NHKingsFan,
Someone needs to find TM’s old goalie pencil shcedule.
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MmmmYummy Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 1:57 pm
@NHKingsFan, same old story – they burn up Quick just to make the playoffs.
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11:30 morning skate is kind of late. They should be going back to the hotel now for nappy time. Wounder what establishment the dads are at!!! I will be thier at 5pm..gkg
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DesertKing Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:17 am
@lakingbob(chi),
Have a great time!!
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I like the idea of leaving the lines together and simply replacing the injured Gagne. Injuries happen, and if we shuffle the deck every time someone gets hurt, our lines will never develop any chemistry. However, that being said, if Richards can get anything out of that line, he’s my MVP candidate.
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That forward group looks mighty thin on paper. Let’s hope they can put something together.
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If Lokti and Lewis continue to under perform Richards will have to keep feeding the defense men at the points.
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:32 am
@empire, Or he’ll just have to score himself like usual. He usually skates several shifs with other lines though, so he’ll make something happen. But I’d really love to see Lokti and Lewis break out of their funk tonight and use their speed against Chicago’s to get us a couple goals.
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I’m also becoming a fan of Sutter. I like the players. In the final analysis, this is DL’s job on the line. Seems like there’s a pretty good chance the team will turn things around. The vibe seems much better since the TM firing. Also agree with the MOSH post. Why doesn’t the NHL just say what the injuries are. That policy needs to be changed. Another thing I’d change while we’re at it. Years ago, there was an All Star game with a sparkling puck. The NHL used it only that 1 time. Most of you never saw it. It was easy to see the entire time. This was not the FOX tracker puck that I’m talking about. That sucked. This sparkling puck made it infinitely easier for fans to follow the action. Ultimately, that is one of the problems in growing the sport. Viewers need to be able to follow the puck. This sparkling puck would solve the problem.
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Stuart Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:23 am
@Poorman, perspective fans need to embrace the nuances of the game. Bettman has already tried to cater to all the non-fans at the expense of the die-hard fanbase. At which point to you stop trying to make the game what it isn’t just to sell a few more seats? Or getting 10 more people to watch on saturday mornings? Leave it be.
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KingsFan88 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 1:01 pm
@Stuart, My opinion as well…
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nykingfan Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:24 am
@Poorman,
Did u happen to catch the game on TV againt SJ? That arena’s ridiculous. It’s like watching the feed from the blimp…It’s hard to tell the players numbers or anything else for that matter
I hate having to watch a game from that arena..u think someone would have done something to improve the view..I guess they don’t care.
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370455vinSD Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:24 am
@Poorman, I guess these are kinda non-issues for me. It doesn’t take much more than a few viewings to get a handle on following the puck, if someone can’t commit to that chances are they are never going to be fans anyway. Since I don’t play fantasy or bet on hockey I can wait until the real information gets released on injuries. All I really want to know is how long a player will be sidelined and that information is usually available within a few days. I do agree however that DL’s job is in jeopardy though. Too bad because I think he has assembled a pretty good core and is only a sniper away from a team that could contend for a few years.
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BigMikeonD Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:34 am
@Poorman, I am a gigantic Hockey fan. I would love to see more people into the sport I love. I’m not sure that following the puck alone is the problem. Hockey has a lot of unique rules, (icing, fighting, 3 periods, etc.). Most people don’t understand it. Following the puck is part of it but not all of it. If you turn on a game and know nothing about it it’s hard to get. There is a lot of action but when you don’t get it its not the same. My son started playing Rugby last year. I learned the rules, now I get it and have an appreciation for the sport. If more people got it more people would watch. The NHL also needs to do a better job of making it cool for young kids. Most kids play baseball, basketball, football, etc. because its what they know and is cool. In Canada just about all love it because they all have played it and get it. As much as I love it, I loved it way more once I started playing it.
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Roger Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:44 am
@BigMikeonD, Americans want instant gratification. They dont want to wait for scoring.
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gmo Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:48 am
@BigMikeonD,
in canada we live for hockey lol
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winger23 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:35 am
@Poorman, following the suck was a pre HD issue. Since the kings televise in HD I no longer have an issue seeing the puck.
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KC23 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 3:58 pm
@winger23, That is my feeling as well, but I never saw the glitter puck game some I’d be interested to see what it is like.
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If someone was to say at the start of the season:
Richardson, Lewis & Lokti are top 6.
Penner & Williams are bottom 6.
Fraser is THE fourth line center we hav been looking for.
JMFJ is bottom line pair.
I would’a told ya to put down the crack pipe.
Sutter may not have the practice time to change the system much, but he sure did rearrange the plumbing.
This will not be a 3:2 affair.
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KC23 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 3:59 pm
@Token, Hehehe, well said, but the line up does make sense regardless imho.
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I think we should trade Martinez & Lotki for a forward……What do we need to give up for Bobby Ryan?
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California Royalty Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:35 am
@Hockey & Rocky, haha a hell of a lot more than those 2.
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Ashykon Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:40 am
@Hockey & Rocky, Probably doughty
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DanD Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 12:13 pm
@Hockey & Rocky, Kings are not getting Bobby Ryan. Trading within the division is a no no for GMs.
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Hockey & Rocky Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
@DanD, While that totally makes sense… didn’t the Ducks trade Brizzy to Phoenix?
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DanD Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 1:04 pm
@Hockey & Rocky, Bryzgalov was claimed off waivers by Phoenix.
I hope Mitchell and Voynov work out what the problems were in the last game. Both looked shaky. Even Scuds looked like he was laboring to get the puck out of the zone. If we give Chicago the chance for an extended cycle in our zone, they’ll score a few goals and wear the team down.
Lokti needs to step up.
Quick needs to have a better game than the last one.
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yetiman_oc Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:42 am
@vplaza, i predict a blowout tonight. don’t be disappointed.
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vplaza Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 12:51 pm
@yetiman_oc,
Come on now, I know the Kings scored four goals in their last game, but do you really think they’ll be blowing out Chicago?
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jess Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 2:43 pm
@vplaza, It’s funny that the three names you mentioned and have a problem with all scored goals last game.
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vplaza Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 4:25 pm
@jess,
It’s a good thing they did because they were fairly shaky in their own zone.
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vplaza Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 4:25 pm
@jess,
It’s a good thing they did because they were fairly shaky in their own zone.
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I would rather see Justin Williams playing up with Mike Richards instead of Lewis, but whatever. Maybe it would get Williams some confidence and more offensive looks playing with a guy he played with in Philly…
Also, I’m glad the Kings have been doing better lately, but there really isn’t much difference in the overall system of play that I can see. Just more communication and more fire, which is all one can really ask for. Also, riding the hot hand w/Quick is all and fine, but isn’t there a fear of burning Quick out? Bernier should be getting some time between the pipes. But I know Sutter likes to stay with his #1 and run him into the ground… Only time will tell…
That said,… GO KINGS!
Let’s do this thing and beat the Hawks!
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FdoFmFull Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 12:47 pm
@mash-ola, I’d suggest that the changes have been suble. For example, the forecheck is better, more shots from closer in (high slot), dmen pinching in more, better slot presence, a few diagonal passes (not enough back-doors though), and a few more one-time shots (players should take lessons from Voynov!). Also, more power moves to the slot from Brown and Kopitar (Penner needs to take note).
Not much changed in the defensive approach, except that I’m seeing better slot coverage by the weak side winger.
Somewhat better transition emphasizing finding the open forward, but still need quicker outlets.
JQ still botches up 3-4 pucks behind the net and I’ve yet to see DS’s hand in correcting this.
The intensity, effort, and drive have picked up and along with results, the confidence level is picking up.
Regarding Bernier, until he’s given a handful of games in a short span (not likely anytime soon), he won’t be able to show DS what he’s got.
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As Vplaza mentioned above…We can’t be turning over pucks in the neutral zone against Chicago or they will kill us. Also qwe can’t have the same breakdowns that we had against Phoenix with odd man ruishes and breakaways. that’s not Kings hockey.
We’re not the type of team that can get into shootouts withn the likes of Chicago or Detroit abnd expect to come away with 2 points.
Go Kings!
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Just when things were looking to get better, Gagne is on the IR and Loktionov is promoted….
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KC23 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 4:07 pm
@California Royalty, It’s not like Gagne was doing much the last month or so. I got a feeling Lewis is going to surprise a few people.
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This Game right here will be a great game to see where we are at as a team. Penner score tonight ok.
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Brown-Kopitar-Williams
Penner-Richards-Stoll
Clifford-Loktionov-Lewis
Richardson-Fraser-Hunter
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Steve C Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:39 am
@Paul G, Is this line up confirmed?
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PG24 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:40 am
@Paul G,
Richardson-Kopitar-Brown
Kozun-Richards-Lewis
Penner-Stoll-Williams
Clifford-Fraser-Westgarth
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PG24 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:41 am
@PG24, would like to see these lines…
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California Royalty Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:59 am
@PG24, There are 23 points on your second line. %99 of them come from Richards.
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DanD Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
@PG24, Kozun is not NHL ready dude. Just because a player does well in the AHL doesn’t mean it will translate to the NHL. See Trevor Lewis, Loktionov, Patrick O’Sullivan, etc. The difference in skill & just plain speed is enormous.
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PG24 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 2:53 pm
@DanD, you’re probably right… I just don’t think Lotkionov is the answer at the wing… I know he’s a quick fix but why not give a young prospect, winger preferably, some game experience at the NHL level and maybe they might surprise us…
KC23 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 4:08 pm
@PG24, Why do people want to see Kozun who is a -4 160lb player when there are at least 4 better players to see?
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Does anyone else think its not gonna work with Loktionov on the wing? We’ve tried this already.
I agree with The Mayor on his article (found here: http://www.mayorsmanor.com/2011/12/why-andrei-loktionov-needs-to-be-sent.html about sending down Lotki and bringing up an actual SCORING winger (Brandon Kozun or Linden Vey). I say give it a shot and see what happens… Just my opinion… what do you think?
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I don’t know what all the hate on Lewis is all about, but dude has been hustling his butt of and been playing real hard. No, he’s not scoring, but I don’t expect him to right now. He’s trying to recover his game after being sat for so long. You don;t have to score to be effective. SOMEONE does, but Lewis is not that someone.
Didn’t anyone pay attention to the line of Richardson-Richards-Lewis last game when Gags went down? That line was AWESOME! Menacing, Aggressive….I think it could do damage if put together again, but I can see why Sutter didn’t do it here. Lokti hasn’t done well with Kopi in a first line role and Richardson has. The best shot Lokti has is with Richards to score. Hopefully Lewis can become the forechecker on that line and Lokti can be the F3 and maybe get shome shots.
We must have the most expensive 3rd line in hockey today. I hope they pick up the scoring quick.
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PG24 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:44 am
@Cynic, That R-R-L line did do work last game for us… There is no lack of effort but there is a lack of scoring on the squad… This is why I think Lotki should be sent down for Kozun…
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FdoFmFull Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
@Cynic, Agree 100%!
The quickness and persistence that Richardson and Lewis bring to the top-6 is what allows the playmaker and sniper on each of their respective lines to shine in the o-zone. The simple recognition and acknowledgment of this approach in modern hockey highlights a key difference between DS and TM. Size, power, and grit are essential. However, in the absence of speed and quickness, they’re insufficient.
GkG!
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BTW, how telling is the choice of Lokti over Hunter here? Not looking good for Trent.
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:58 am
@Cynic, I think Sutter is trying to match speed with speed. I think he would fuse Hunter in a different siruation.
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:59 am
@40YearKingsFan, Oops. Use, not fuse.
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FdoFmFull Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 1:01 pm
@40YearKingsFan, Agree, especially as visiting team tonight as Quennville will get the last call on line changes!
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Cynic Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
@40YearKingsFan, Yeah, but Chicago hits too. Lokti doesn;t get dirty in the corners enough and Chicago does. I kind of expected Trent here in this one and Lokti in Winnipeg, but I guess Sutter is worried about speed and scoring over grinding & puck recovery.
Either choice only gets you 1/2 of what you really need I guess. LOL!
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 2:54 pm
@Cynic, You’re right, until one of them steps up and proves us wrong there really is no good choice.
colo king fan Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 3:04 pm
@Cynic,
I like this Sutter guy.
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KC23 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 4:10 pm
@Cynic, Loktionov is developing, Hunter is a broke down vet on his last leg.
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I think this is good. Sutter is saying hey Richardson and Lewis are first round picks, why don’t we use them as such. Remember during the Murray era players didn’t get extended time in any positions. Young guys got one or two games before they were told they weren’t ready. Or switched wings or positions. People have to realize Loktionov might not be the guy who just jumps in and gets it. We all know he has it, but his problem is he’s a little behind the pace it just takes time. I also think Sutter wants more out of the Stoll line, which isn’t a bad veteran line if they get it going.
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DanD Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
@kings king, Just because you are a first round pick doesn’t mean you are destined to be a scorer in the NHL. Obviously players taken in the first round are typically expected to put up numbers, but it doesn’t always work out that way. Lewis’ skill is his penalty killing ability & speed, same with Richardson (who was a 5th round pick in 2003 by the way). You have to look at their strengths and play them as such, not play them based on the round they were drafted in.
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KC23 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 4:11 pm
@kings king, yeah, you got to be vets with Stoll, because Stoll is pretty much useless with anything else.
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Lewis has 1 assist this year! I know he’s likeable but really?
1 God damn assist?
You wonder why the Kings can’t score. The other teams put up their best defensive players against the Kings’ top 2 lines, and it doesn’t matter who matches up against the bottom 2 lines, they won’t score.
I just crunched some numbers. (Work is painfully slow)
The bottom 6 players have a combined 13 goals and 32 assists for an astounding 45 points. To make things even worse, I included Williams who has played most of the year in a top 6 role. Replace him with Waivers Hunter and I don’t even think you crack 40 points. Forty points between 6 players! That’s just under 7 points per player!!!!
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California Royalty Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
@California Royalty, I did the math with Hunter in the bottom 6 instead of Williams and it drops dramatically from 13G & 32A to an embarrassing 9G & 13A for a whopping 22 points among 6 players.
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Token Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
@California Royalty, Screw that! I’m watching Team USA vs. Finland.
Never tell me the odds.
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yetiman_oc Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
@California Royalty, Wow that’s awful. Good job on the rebuild Dean Lombardi. Let’s see how Chicago’s second rebuilt team plays against the Kings tonight.
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Marty's Fists Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 12:37 pm
@California Royalty, Not gonna score many goals with that. To be honest the Kings best players past 20 games are in order: 1. Quick, 2. Richards, 3. Mitchell, 4a. Brown, 4b. Kopitar, 5. Scuderi, 6. Doughty, 7. Voynov No one else is a positive for this team right now.
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FdoFmFull Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 1:04 pm
@California Royalty, Relax!
All your numbers are the tail end of the TM Era!
Give the DS-led team a chance…
GkG!
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California Royalty Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 1:11 pm
@FdoFmFull, True, but can you really see Trevor Lewis exploding out of no where? Loktionov’s shoulder(s) might explode again if he has any contact what so ever
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Kopitar needs a tough line mate one that can drop the gloves, trust me……his game will improve.
Put Clifford or Westgarth out there and watch the difference….
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SDGolfer Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
@Harty, TM double shifted with Westie last year, and the bloggers went crazy
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SDGolfer Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
@SDGolfer, KOPI
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FdoFmFull Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 1:06 pm
@Harty, I’d agree with you if we still had Tiger Williams!
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California Royalty Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 1:12 pm
@Harty, You’ve got to be kidding me…
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I’ll eat my shoe if Kings win tonight.
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PG24 Reply:
December 29th, 2011 at 3:02 pm
@PG24, was that a Vans, Nike, Reebok or Tom’s Shoes you ate last nite? JK Kings finally getting some wins put together!
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Get martinez back on defence he’s way better than slava
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