Will it be another one goal game between the Kings and the Phoenix Coyotes? Will the Kings score? All the action will be on Fox Sports West and on 1150-AM and affiliates, with all the game updates here as well…
OVERTIME
In goal: It’s still Quick vs. Smith.
End of period: Shots were 3-1 in favor of the Coyotes in overtime.
SHOOTOUT
Coyotes: Ray Whitney, GOAL.
Kings: Mike Richards, no goal.
Coyotes: Radim Vrbata, wide.
Kings: Dustin Brown, GOAL.
Coyotes: Mikkel Boedker, GOAL.
Kings: Jack Johnson, no goal.
THIRD PERIOD
In goal: It’s still Quick vs. Smith.
Kings 4, Coyotes 4: The Kings faced a major penalty kill after Kyle Clifford was ejected from the game after an intent-to-injure penalty, for a hit on Gilbert Brule, and the Coyotes tied the game on the ensuing power play, with Radim Vrbata’s second goal of the game. Vrbata went wide and, with Quick down, shot and scored on an unassisted goal with 2:27 remaining in regulation.
SECOND PERIOD
In goal: It’s still Quick vs. Smith.
Kings 3, Coyotes 1: Jack Johnson took a holding penalty 28 seconds into the period, and the Coyotes scored 22 seconds into the power play. Martin Hanzal took the puck up the left side, cut toward the net, then sent a perfect cross-ice pass toward Radim Vrbata. The Kings lost coverage on Vrbata, who tapped the puck into what essentially was an empty net. Ray Whitney also got an assist.
Kings 3, Coyotes 2: It was another penalty, another quick power-play goal as the Coyotes pulled within one goal. Matt Greene went to the penalty box for tripping, and the Coyotes scored 11 seconds later, off a faceoff win. Martin Hanzal tapped a backhand centering pass to Shane Doan, who found open ice and one-timed a shot past Quick from close range. Radim Vrbata also got an assist.
Kings 4, Coyotes 2: The Kings regained a two-goal lead with a power-play goal with 8:09 remaining in the period. Moments after Dwight King nearly scored on a net-front tap-in, Justin Williams finished a chance. Anze Kopitar battled for the puck behind the net and, under pressure, flipped a centering pass toward Williams, who tapped it in from close range. Mike Richards also got an assist.
Kings 4, Coyotes 3: The Coyotes made it a one-goal game again, as Doan scored his second goal of the period. The Kings were indecisive with the puck deep in their end, and Kyle Clifford lost control. Doan and Hanzal went to the front of the net, and Quick stopped a shot by Lauri Korpikoski, but Doan knocked in the rebound from close range. Hanzal and Korpikoski got assists.
End of period: The Coyotes outshot the Kings 14-10 and scored three goals in a wild period to make it a close game again. The Kings went 1-for-2 on the power play and 1-for-3 on the penalty kill.
FIRST PERIOD
Officials: Eric Furlatt, Dennis LaRue (referees); Jonny Murray, Mark Wheler (linesmen).
Lineups: Davis Drewiske, Dustin Penner and Kevin Westgarth are the Kings’ healthy scratches.
In goal: It’s the Kings’ Jonathan Quick against the Coyotes’ Mike Smith.
Kings 1, Coyotes 0: The Kings broke their 126-minute scoreless streak, and took an early lead, as Drew Doughty scored at the 6:18 mark. Dustin Brown controlled the puck in the corner of the Phoenix zone, then pushed the puck up to Doughty, who steadied it above the left circle, then ripped a slap shot past Smith. Dwight King also got an assist.
Kings 2, Coyotes 0: The Kings took a two-goal lead with 7:28 remaining in the second period. Andrei Loktionov controlled the puck behind the Coyotes’ net, then brought it out wide, turned and fired a wrist shot. The puck deflected off the goal post and beat Smith short-side. Alec Martinez and Matt Greene got assists.
Kings 3, Coyotes 0: The Kings’ third goal held up after a video review. Willie Mitchell shot, from above the left circle, and the knuckleball shot deflected off the stick of Dustin Brown and into the net. Brown got credit for the goal after a video review determined that Brown’s stick was not too high. Mike Richards also got an assist.
End of period: The Kings outshot the Coyotes 13-5 in the period. The Kings scored three goals in a span of 8 minutes, 26 seconds. They had scored a total of three goals in their previous 157 minutes, 56 seconds.
Okay PUCK DROP no fooling aroujnd….
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High Desert Hoedown or Snorer in the Sonora?
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jess Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:05 pm
@Duncanz,
Expecting absolutely nothing. Poor a beer, blank stare!
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Steve W Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:09 pm
@Duncanz, Not that again!
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Duncanz Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:12 pm
@Steve W, Lol, just exercising my epitaphs!
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Steve W Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:18 pm
@Duncanz, Like yesterday. i was the one who came up with ‘The Tempe Tempest’, etc.
Duncanz Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:24 pm
@Steve W, Lol, I think you said ‘Temper Tantrum in Tempe’ or something, but your’s were all good, even the regional ones!
Loving the tragedy and dismay intro music.
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Let’s GO Kings!!!
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In class.
Please keep me filled in…
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Munchrat Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:08 pm
@Michael J., hope it’s not a math class. The only math you need here is the ability to count to one.
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Michael J. Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:10 pm
@Munchrat,
Psychopharmacology…
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Duncanz Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:14 pm
@Michael J., Perfect!
Dominick Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:14 pm
@Michael J., Is that where you dispense medication with a hatchet?
Munchrat Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:15 pm
@Michael J., Hmmm… do you have a drug for long suffering Kings fans??
Stupid dingoes announcer: “Jonathan Quick is a goalie just like Mike Smith…”
Smith couldn’t even hold JQ’s jockstrap.
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jess Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:07 pm
@Munchrat, Would he want to?
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Kenny44 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:58 pm
@jess, Better ask Kopi
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Scouts from 7 teams. The Kings are seller?
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goldielocks Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:08 pm
@goldielocks,
Expect to be a seller maybe …
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Kissmyblarneystones Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:12 pm
@goldielocks, You mean Cellar?
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wow… carter with the hat trick and nash with 2 points both against the sharks… someone wants to show what they can do…i hope DL was watching!!!
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SLIM Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:15 pm
@matty muls,
Said exactly that last thread..
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WM tough 1st shift
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Carter with the Hat trick..
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Kings x Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:19 pm
@SLIM, He’s showcasing himself against our division rival
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Looks like Mitchell leaned his lesson from last game. He tied up the offensive man entering the zone.
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Yea, you’ve got to force. Doughty down low was all good but Richardson was not backing up.
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I really want one of Smith’s hot dog passes intercepted and put into his vacated net.
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YEAH!
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Drew!!!!
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DOUGHTY!!!!!
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Gotta love the fact that we gave up a 3 on 2 and 2 on 1
Maybe we are opening up the O
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DD..He sucks.
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Dominick Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:17 pm
@SLIM, You’d have to think judging from some of the comments by Kingsfans.
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Kissmyblarneystones Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:19 pm
@SLIM, You were saying?
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SLIM Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:21 pm
@Kissmyblarneystones,
I was trying to prove a point..
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Doughty!!
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Gooooooooo DD!
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About Effing Time
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I think trading Bernier to Toronto is a mistake because JQ is still not signed. However, getting rid of Penner opens up a lot of cap space to make some trade deadline deals like perhaps JJ for Carter. Sounds like DL is going to keep his most of his core intact and maybe add Travis Moen for DD44 and a 2nd rounder.
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Gary Livingston Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:19 pm
@UglyinLA,
What? Toronto?
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drew!!!!!!
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And the streak is over!!!
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KABAM! no shut out for you smith
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Wow, a lot of LOUD LA Kings fans in Phoenix tonight.
Also, woo! We scored a goal…IN THE 1st!!!
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Wait wait wait….what was that?!
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Gary Livingston Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:18 pm
@McDonalds,
Haha, it looks like I was repeating myself just for you.
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Wow, a lot of LOUD LA Kings fans in Phoenix tonight.
Also, woo! We scored a goal…IN THE 1st!!!
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A freaking MIRACLE!!! A goal!!
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ABOUT TIME!!!!!
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Absolute rocket!!!!
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Trade Doughty !!!!
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So THAT’s what one looks like. Cool.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:20 pm
@Mel Powell, It’s like an archeological discovery, huh?
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Trade doughty! Haha
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Cannon shot beat smith clean without a screen. Nice!
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Not to spoil the negativity…
We have this game…
They will push back..
But we will score more goals tonight..
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Took me a second to remember how to celebrate a goal . . .
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So much for the net presence ….
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Did anyone notice how shocked Bob was when he had to say “score”? lolz Almost sounded like he was asking a question.
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matty muls Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:30 pm
lokti!!!!!!! 2-0
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Let’s go boys
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Greener’s got a move!
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SLIM Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:23 pm
@goldielocks,
He has picked up his game this year..
Nice to see..
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Yes!
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Anybody else notice DD is wearing an Easton helmet tonight? That must be why he scored…
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Doughty didn’t get 3 points on the first goal? Trade him.
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Didn’t work there, but that shot selection by Brown was perfect. Low shots equal rebounds!
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So I’m at the game. Their fans are quite and respectable and knowledgeable. Free close parking. No lines.
Lots of empty seats ahaha
Different feel here all together.
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KingMe20 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:27 pm
@Subby,
Used to live there. Coyotes fans are actually very knowledgeable (lots of ex-Canadians and snowbirds). I really do want that team to stay there if possible.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:37 pm
@Subby, That you in 88 behind the benches?
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Kopi forfeited a wrap-around opportunity.
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Smith is gonna overplay the puck tonight…
And we will take advantage of it..
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OMG!!!!!
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Lokti!!!!!
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Lokti!!!
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What the hell is going on here???
GKG!
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Andrew Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:30 pm
@Andrew, I don’t think I’ve been drinking.
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Whats up with williams? I think his stick is broke
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Somebody wake me up.
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Wow WOW WOW a soft goal by Smith…nice!
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Yesssss! Lokti! Wooooooo
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Yeah..Lokti..He sucks..
Send him down..
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KingsGRT Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:32 pm
@SLIM, he should definitely have been sent down or put on the 4th line with stoll coming back
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SLIM Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:50 pm
@KingsGRT,
I give up… He scored his 3rd goal in 5 games..
Puhlease..
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Woot Woot
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Wow! That was a bad one for Smith.. take ‘em anyway you get ‘em!
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Are we really witnessing this????
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Can someone remind me why VV is MAN? Roster spot issues or salary cap or making room for a trade??
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KDinUT Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:32 pm
@Kings x, Needed room on the roster, no one else could go down without waivers.
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Kissmyblarneystones Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:32 pm
@Kings x, Waiver issue
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Kings x Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:35 pm
@Kings x, Thanks
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Lokti!!!!!!!!
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Lokti looks like he’s starting to find his offensive game.
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thats my boy lewis
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All we need is Stool for the Trifecta
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I posted earlier that Smith is due a stinker..
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Haha! Bob and Jim!
Bob “[Surprised] I haven’t forgotten how to say ‘He’s scored’…”
Jim “HERE WE GO AGAIN!!!!”
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When lotki is the hottest king scorer you know things are due to pick up
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Sweet.. 2 goals in the 1st!! Keep it up boys!
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:34 pm
@tacomakingsfan,
3??? What’s going on here?
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Smith doesn’t look as confident when he’s not rocking the shut out
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Smith is ssooooooooooo due for a bad game
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WOW…..End of the world?
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SpencerMaze Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:34 pm
@King-C, Hahahahaha end of days for sure
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Goal!!!!! 3-0!
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OMG……
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Oh my goodness..
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Mitchell!!!
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What is going on?! Haha is this a dream?
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What am I watching?! I don’t understand what’s going on?
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Break ‘em up.
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Great…weeks worth of scoring in 1 period..
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vinny Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:53 pm
@cfc1905, lol
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Who the heck is this team. They are possessed!!
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Holy Brown!
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!!!
That was great pressure!!!
Good execution!!
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Darn it. At this rate there’sgonna be no one to trade for Nash & Carter!!
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cfc1905 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:35 pm
@Duncanz, easy…easy now
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Duncanz Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:41 pm
@cfc1905, he he
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AND THEN THAT HAPPENED! toronto here we goooooooooooooooo
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Someone pinch me. 3 goals in a game. 3 goals in the FIRST period.
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KingsGRT Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:36 pm
@Andrew, thats gotta be the first time this season
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Looks like Brownie’s goal
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Toronto will screw us…
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Wow Off all nights to have to be stuck and work and they score 3!!!! GKG
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You know why Lokti scored..
Because DS believes in him..
Not like some others..
Will it be called back?
TO…YES..
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Lets go to Toronto!
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I just got a perfect picture of that goal
Their fans are starting to get mad at me lol
That didn’t last long. XD
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This better not get overturned
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I’m glad i’m not the only one who’s confused as all hell as to what’s going on right now.
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Thanks Toronto!!!!
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a funny thing happened on the way to the trade deadline…
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Duncanz Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:43 pm
@Shakes, via the Forum!
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Toronto likes us!!
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He’ll yeah!!
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Do you Believe in Miracles?
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Now its Kopi’s turn.
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Lets get smith pulled
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Gary Livingston Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:38 pm
@Kissmyblarneystones,
That’ll guarantee the Kings another three goals against LaBarbera.
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yes! go kings!
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This just in….Hell has frozen over!
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Brown with a goal and an assist. What a response. Well done Darryl Sutter!
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xeropoint Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:39 pm
@bmova, Let’s hope Kopitar takes notice, as well.
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FabKings Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:40 pm
@bmova, I agree, calling these pro athletes out seems to be sinking in, so far!!!
Effort = respect from us FANS!!!!!
Amazing what you can do when you focus.
Go KINGS Go!
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DEH Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:48 pm
@bmova, all he needs is a fight!
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Wtf?! Keep it going!
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THREE goals in one PERIOD??!!!!??!!
holy Sheboygan!!!
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Wow==4 games worth of scoring in the first period. Great work guys!!
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Gary Livingston Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:39 pm
@plywood,
haha
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Hockey fan Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:40 pm
@plywood, No kidding!
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wavesinair Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:45 pm
@plywood,
Yeah, we need to spread out those goals. Now we’re looking at 2 more games of shutout hockey…
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Stoll looks hungry… good sign.
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quick’s not going to know what to do LOL
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Should be a TKO. Phoenix looks dazed.
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they had to respond to carter and nash’s showings tonight
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WOW !!! what team is this ?
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Damn Toronto! They screwed up my exacta. I’ll take it though.
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wavesinair Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:43 pm
@Dominick,
No one knows what you’re talking about. Hahahaha! Mine is gone too…
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Dominick Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:50 pm
@wavesinair, The second I saw the pace of the game, I knew I called it too conservatively. Kings can score when the pace is there.
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wavesinair Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:14 pm
@Dominick,
Actually, my exacta is right on target! Just not the perfecta… (hang on Kings, hang on to the lead!)
Looks like moving Brown onto Richards line is working out pretty well!
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We have scored more goals
in one period than we have in last 6 games..
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Quick must be nervous now cause he hasn’t had a feeling like this for a long long time.
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bmova Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:45 pm
@goldielocks, LOL!
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There’s only one word the Kings need to keep in mind at this point: Jugular!
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wavesinair Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:41 pm
@Ron Reynolds,
Agreed. Not stupidly, but they need to play as hard or harder and keep going after them. Build on it and bring the play to Colorado tomorrow.
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WTF? 3 goals in the first AND Toronto ruled our way? I’m leaving to buy a lottery ticket and then going straight to bed. Not going to screw up this dream.
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Nice steal by King!
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King has been excellent in this first period.
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Kings x Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:46 pm
@xeropoint, Yeah he really has, forcheking, backchecking, using the body. Picking off passes alla MR
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Kings x Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:46 pm
@xeropoint, Yeah he really has, forcheking, backchecking, using the body. Picking off passes alla MR
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Now this is the team we saw on paper..
Keep it going ..
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6-3 Columbus
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why was stoll on the kopi williams line -.- i hope nolan was just tired….
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OK! nobody mention the “S” word or I’ll bash you.
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KDinUT Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:44 pm
@Dominick, +10
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Andrew Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:44 pm
@Dominick, +1000
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xeropoint Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:45 pm
@Dominick, I can’t say Shot mentality anymore?
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Dominick Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:48 pm
@xeropoint, Just not “That which should not be said”.
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vinny Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:57 pm
@xeropoint, lol
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KingMe20 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:46 pm
@Dominick,
Superfluous?
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DEH Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:46 pm
@Dominick, Nash doesn’t start with an ‘S’ silly goose.
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KingMe20 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:49 pm
@DEH,
Strade?
(The “s” is silent)
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DEH Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:51 pm
@KingMe20, oooohhhhh, I get it now
wavesinair Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:53 pm
@Dominick,
And if you’ve never met Dominick, I assure you ‘bash’ is most definitely the proper adjective to describe what he will do… unless you’re an NFL linebacker, then you have a chance.
But I’ll risk it and say ‘Sutter’
If anyone is responsible for that period, it’s him.
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The ghost of TM. Shot mentaity.
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Quick is going to go into shock. I don’t think that he’s had a three goal lead to work with since he was in Juniors. Better bring in Bernier before Quick has a coronary.
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Awesome Willy!
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xeropoint Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:46 pm
@Duncanz, You gotta love that.
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Dominick Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:46 pm
@Duncanz, Funny to see little Willy get in there and force him to back off.
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vinny Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:59 pm
@Dominick, hell ya!
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Bisson et is a tool.
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:49 pm
@Dominick,
Yeah he is!! Good that Williams was sticking up for him even though DD can hold his own.
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Oh Doughty…Don’t try and be tough your gonna get pounded..Good thing JW was there to stick up for you…Might be Nolan vs Biz later!
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Duncanz Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:50 pm
@CaLiSwAg, Good call, he’ll be getting some ice time looking for some game-starting blood.
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HORRIBLE reffereeing. he dropped his gloves thats instigating. unbelievable
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Pull Smith..Put in “The Barber”..
And we will be out of 30th in league..
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This is a fluke!! don’t buy into it. You will only recieve pain and suffering. If we score 3 goals tomorrow night against Colorado, you can all start getting a little excited.
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Man someone better do some face rearranging on bissonette and or Torres in the 2nd! That’s how we do in el lay!
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vinny Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:00 pm
@You da man rich!, haha for sure! get em cliffy!
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2nd Line – Goal
3rd Line – Goal
Defense – Goal
Kopi?
Stolly?
Step it up boys. Get there.
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We have certainly cashed in Alot of those overdue lucky bounces
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lets go kings get it going again don’t let up
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DB is Right. They do over cycle the puck
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THE TURN OF THE TIDE. Funny thing about droughts they can end.
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:52 pm
@nomadking,
Not to be a debbie downer… but I’m hoping tomorrow is not the beginning of another one!
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Kings x Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:58 pm
@tacomakingsfan, Its ok, we’ve been conditioned to think that way
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Finally some life and energy in this team. Keep it going boys and I don’t just mean for this game, but for all of them.
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Great 1st period boys! They showed more passion in the first 20 minutes there then they have all month. Smith looks shaky he finally having a bad outing.
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I am impressed by this period…lot of puck action away from the abyss of the boards…Lokti made a great play, and I think it was King who put the pressure on to start the play.
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Just as important as the fact that we put the puck in the net 3 times in one period is the fact that we could play the style of hockey that got us there while completely shutting down our opponent.
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Good evening everyone! Are we happy tonight? Way to put 3 big ones up on the board in the 1st!
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lakingbob(chi) Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:54 pm
@KFII, The only thing that comes to my mind is when we were winning 4-0 with San UJose!!!
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lakingbob(chi) Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:56 pm
@lakingbob(chi), Anahiem ujust went down to Tampa….
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Start the chant.
Let’s go Oilers!
Let’s go Oilers!
GKG!
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That was “almost” as good as sex
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neil Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:58 pm
@kingszzz, Well…….OK…..almost……
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Ha ha one good period against a shaky goalie and all troubles and trade talks are over
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I still say Lokti’s goal was sexy.
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Kings x Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:59 pm
@DEH, His first goal off his stick!! Sexy enough for you?
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goldielocks Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:00 pm
@DEH,
Yea, it went through between Lewis’s legs …
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Toronto hooked it up
LAK @ PHX – 14:44 of the First PeriodAt 14:44 of the the first period in the Kings/Coyotes game, video review upheld the referee’s call on the ice that Willie Mitchell’s point shot was tipped into the net by Dustin Brown with his stick below the crossbar. According to rule 60.5 “The determining factor is where the puck makes contact with the stick. If the puck makes contact with the stick below the level of the crossbar and enters the goal, this goal shall be allowed.” Good goal Los Angeles.
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good first period!!! how did biz not get a penalty for that???? dont give into that crap, just come out in the second period with that same farechecking intensity and we’ll be good.
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Ive heard of the Kings trading Loktionov+Johnson+Bernier+pick for Nash, but 3 goals in 5 games… Right now I’d rather see the team kept together, maybe Bernier + pick for Carter. One guy with an attitude won’t hurt. This team isn’t bad and I don’t want to lose too much to get Nash. If he’s moved at the deadline a team is likely paying too much. Carter has averaged 38 goals over the last 4 years, him and Mike have played together since Minors there’s already chemistry there for the playoff push. I’m not sure but I don’t think he has a concussion history and that’s all I’m worried about as far as injuries go.
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Is it Canada night here? There is A LOT I mean A LOTTY of Oilers, Jets, and Flames fans here. I can’t figure out why.
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Bolts 3- Quacks 2!
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Steve W Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 6:57 pm
@Steve W, Final.
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Kings x Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:00 pm
@Steve W, Nice! Let’s go oilers!!’
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Jay GoLAKings Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:00 pm
@Steve W, Mathew Garon says no to Ducks
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great pace(the Kings CAN play fast) and the defense is being activated….please use THIS system…it does matter…
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Boy..What a difference a trade makes…
Hold on..What…
They are hearing the rumors and
got afraid..Great motivator..
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Dominick Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:01 pm
@SLIM, I think they’ve been reading the blog and laughing about it. I could just see Greene breaking out a laptop and saying “Hey Drew! I heard your overrated, and Berniers on the trading block”.
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HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:43 pm
@Dominick, I think he’d be right on.
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Haven’t had to say this for a while;
Phew, Ducks lose (2-3).
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16-0-1 when scoring 3 or more goals. Let’s just say I really like our chances
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Kings x Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:00 pm
@SpencerMaze, Lets get it to 5 or 6!
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Cry Baby Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:02 pm
@Kings x, Save a few for tomorrow!
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did i hear that right? first time this season the kings have had more than a one goal lead after the first period?
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Stuart Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:04 pm
@blahblah, I think its the 1st time they score 3 in the first… in team history or does it just feel taht way??? LOL
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HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:45 pm
@blahblah, It sure didn’t last long with all the sloppy play by Doughty and company.
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Damn Chicago 2 Detroit 1 18::plus to go
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Watch!! The Yote will come out SWINGING. Torres or Bisonette
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Only took em three years to figure out that if you bring the d into the circles you score goals.
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Go Detroit!
Down 2 – 1 to Chicago
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wow… are they getting it??? Dman involved in the play early! On the Lokti goal, our high forward was already done to join the play!!! and the DB takes it to the net with control!!!!
keep it going boys!!!
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There is nothing funnier than reading the conversation over at ESPN during a hockey game. Full of guys about to lose their shirts because they bet on hockey. Yeah, cause I’d need another level of frustration.
Speaking of which… ugh.
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Dang.
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uh oh
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Make my day..Punk..
Vrbata..Who’d a thunk..
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Damn! That was fast.
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softie for quick there
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Gary Livingston Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:05 pm
@SpencerMaze,
!?
A backdoor play is a soft goal?
I can’t tell if you are being sarcastic or if you have never played hockey or have never paid any attention to the game in general.
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HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:46 pm
@Gary Livingston, Quick left the right post to soon.
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Dominick Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:06 pm
@SpencerMaze, Wasn’t it a backdoor goal?
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Cortex949 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:06 pm
@SpencerMaze, ??? Joke I hope??? Cross ice pass to a totally open man. Two goalies in the same net couldn’t stop that
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KDinUT Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:07 pm
@SpencerMaze, Blown coverage by Kopi, that wasn’t on Quick . . .
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Well that was fast.. Nice PK there.. NOT!
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GEeeEeeeEeEeeEeeeEeeeeEeeeEeZ…
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well this has been a bad looking 90 seconds, but hopefully they can clamp down
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Someone pleeeeaazzze but a body on VRBATA!
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Jeez….the boys sort of came out flat
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@tory17, must’ve forgot they were killing a penalty
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Kings looking shakey to start the 2nd.
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Jay GoLAKings Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:08 pm
@Dominick, They forgot how to play with a lead
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ESPN NHL – FINAL – CLS 6 SAN 3 – SAN: L Couture 2 goals, CLS: J Carter 3 goals, CLS: S Mason 38 saves.
Carters already helping us out aha (; jkkkk
That is his 2nd trick however.
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WOW Richardson is terrible!!!!
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HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:48 pm
@ta, Among others tonight.
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Damn, so close, Rick.
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Not good.
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wow
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Wow, unreal. Wheres the PK?
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Ohhhh Maaaan
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-_- I knew the early lead would bite us
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I hate how NHL network shows highlights from every game five times before showing the Kings.
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Wtf!
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And here comes the collapse
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folks did say they’d rather see 6-5 losses
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Umm.. no.
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Worst PP in the NHL scores back to back goals…
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colo king fan Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:14 pm
@jess,
There’s a PP worse than the Kings? I know, I know. It’s just too funny not to type.
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HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:48 pm
@jess, Ya and on two shots.
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I figures. 4th in the league in PK’s
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Kissmyblarneystones Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:13 pm
@Kissmyblarneystones, Against the worst PP
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Kissmyblarneystones Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:13 pm
@Kissmyblarneystones, Murpy’s Law
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It’s a 3-2 league.
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So the only day we can score, we an’t defend… awesome
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OC King Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:12 pm
can’t*
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well this is a chance for the team to win a game for Quick for a change
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why would quick leave any room against the right goal post??
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HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:51 pm
@jack, You saw it to, I said the same thing, he left the post to early, otherwise Vrbata has no shot.
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Funny that Fox was talking about that backdoor play and said “the backdoor play is something all teams in the NHL work on, and try to do on the power play”……… That is….. every team except the Kings!
I’ve called for back door so much the last few years, people think I’m gay. 2 really quick PP goals? What’s happened? Pheonix has the PK scouted out perfectly.
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Kissmyblarneystones Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:15 pm
@Dominick, People think you’re gay? Too Funny
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Pesus Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:22 pm
@Dominick,
We dont even try it 5-3
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Pesus Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:22 pm
@Pesus,
5 on 3
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Jeeze. Last ranked PP. What is it? Can’t stand being ahead?
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Sure beats a 0-0 game…
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Weather the storm…Focus..
They were shell shocked by the scoring…
Go back to how you got the 1st 3 goals..
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New strategy… Stop taking penalties!! GO Kings GO!!
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Killer mentality…I talk about it…Instead of trying for the 4th goal and stomping on Phoenix…we now have a game..
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At first I thought a good first period was too much to ask – now I realize that a good 1st AND 2nd period are too much to ask. One or the other I guess. Also, Vrbata is a turd.
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Shakes Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:20 pm
@colo king fan, hahaha
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HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:52 pm
@colo king fan, Ya he might be, but we could sure use his goals and playmaking.
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Backdoor! Give it right back Kings.
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One thing that pisses me off about this team is after they score a few goals they completely change the way they play. Keep the pressure on. Why clog the neutral zone when you were controlling play in the offensive zone?
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Roger Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 10:09 pm
@klong, YEP
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i think i call JQ on that last goal…they should be able to squeez anything like that againt a near post, and he saw it all the way.
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Which one of these teams has the worst PP in the league again?
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Good job Kompon …
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Shot WIDE
Taken away
taken away
taken away
taken away!!!
nice PP
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Kopitar is not right. He looks confused.
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xeropoint Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:22 pm
@Pesus, Has not had a good game, so far. Not responding as we hoped. Yet.
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KingMe20 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:22 pm
@Pesus,
Was just going to say that. He’s having an off night.
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Kings x Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:23 pm
@Pesus, Richardson is just not right either
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:27 pm
@Kings x, Looked good on the PP on that pass to Justin. Only seen the 2nd here and Phoenix’s two goals. Went out and came home and thought the game started at 7.
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HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:54 pm
@Pesus, He’s always confused that’s why he plays along the boards and never goes into the slot like a center should. Ask Esposito how he scored goals in the day.
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2-1 oilers
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QuicksDaMan Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:27 pm
@ta, Let’s go Oilers! C’mon everyone let’s get the chant going.
Let’s go Oilers!
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bmova Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:32 pm
@ta, 4-1 now!
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Score 3 goals in the 1st vs. Give up back to back pp goals – two things none of us thought we would see in this game
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This could be a good sign. They are more comfortable with only one goal lead.
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DS is old time hockey school
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Let’s get one!
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Backdoor!
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Willy!!!!
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Willie!!!!
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Williams!!!
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J-dub in the house.
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What a PASS
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yeah huge PP goal
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Willie….
When we score on PP..
We don’t lose..
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Very nice J-DUB
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:26 pm
@Jay GoLAKings,
+1
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That was all king keeping it alive
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Kings x Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:25 pm
@Kings x, Willy too
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Williams!! Nice
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its a “special team league”….
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That’s a couple of good shifts in a row by the fourth line. They’ve helped turn the period back around.
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Get ready for the ref..
To give us a penalty soon..
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SLIM Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:27 pm
@SLIM,
Didn’t mean that soon!!!
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Jack the Lad Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:27 pm
@SLIM, You called that.
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xeropoint Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:28 pm
@SLIM, Good call.
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Might be time for big bad Labarbara to take over for the yotes.
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pesus Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:57 pm
@408kingsfan,
they might be better off with 6 skaters
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cmmon now, they need to tighten the screws again…
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Wow 4 goals? The flood gates have burst wide open
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Damn it Greene again?? WTH
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Need a big kill here.
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Greene and Martinez are an adventure out there.
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3 pp goals? Noooooo
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Come on PK!
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cant he just body him off the puck instead of tripping the guy?
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SpencerMaze Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:29 pm
@jack, Greene with 2 trips on him tonight – lame
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Why are we not draping someone on Vrbata?? There NEEDS to be a body on him.
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Good work by the Oilers too
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We must win..
We must win..
We must win..
Beetlejuice..
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Dominick Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:38 pm
@SLIM, Say that in the bathroom with the lights off, and a lady pops out of the mirror and sucks your nipple.
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neil Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:47 pm
@Dominick, youre right!! I just tried that!!!!
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DL needs to make some moves that don’t destroy our core. Add some depth and o punch. When have we had such an opportunity to win our division while playing so bad? Time is now to grab home ice
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Quicker!!! Now who has the worst PP in the league?????
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Wow… huge save and finally a kill.
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That PK is dreadful tonight. FULL of holes, everywhere.
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Did you know that the Edmonton Oilers were willing to trade Gilbert Brule to the Kings for Ryan Smyth? D.L. decided he would rather have Colin Fraser. What was Dean thinking?
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:32 pm
@tomb,
Yes we knew that but Brule was hurt at the time. That’s why the trade never went through if I remember correctly.
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SLIM Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:33 pm
@tomb,
Brule was more injured than Frasier..
Who wasn’t injured…Monkeys fly out of my____!
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xeropoint Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:33 pm
@tomb, It wasn’t really a decision.
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Cortex949 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:34 pm
@tomb, Are you kidding??? Neither player was supposed to actually play for us. Just a dump
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4-1 oilers
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Kings x Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:33 pm
@ta, The mother of all 4 point games
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OILERS 4-1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Alright lets see. SJ lost, nice! Toronto lost, great! Calgary losing 4-1, excellent. And Vancouver just lost…priceless!
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what was that!!!!
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Clifford getting cute out there….
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Yikes.
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Why does DD just let that puck go when he can get it?
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Kings x Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:36 pm
@Kings x, Yeah that was all Clifford. Good forechecking by PHO
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HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:58 pm
@Kings x, Oh no it wasn’t, Doughty was to damn lazy, again and hung Clifford out.
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Wow for 2 teams that can’t score lots of goals tonight.
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Are these really the same two teams that played on Thursday night???
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xeropoint Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:40 pm
@bmova, Absolutely not.
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pesus Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:59 pm
@bmova,
maybe its the ice
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Ugh
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Ok this is really upsetting. So typical. We get scoring and JQ has a bad night.
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OC King Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:37 pm
@SpencerMaze, Quick does not have a good history in that building. Went to a game there last season and the ‘yotes lit him up for 6
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Kings x Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:37 pm
@SpencerMaze, He is looking rather human isn’t he
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SpencerMaze Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:39 pm
@Kings x, Yea – we just can’t seem to get like a 4-0 win. It is always difficult.
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Use the board Cliffy …
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That was terrible communication
We haven’t seen the kings in the lead much so now we know what happens when we get a lead.
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:37 pm
@Subby, Now you know why they play so defensive most of the time.
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we need to clear out these guys in front of the net knock em down
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That is why I think Stoll should be our 3rd line center in the playoffs instead of Lokti. Lokti should be in Manchester playoff run. He is almost ready, just not quite yet. Needs to strengthen up more.
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OC King Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:38 pm
@Jeff_R, enter Jim Mora…
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SLIM Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:42 pm
@Jeff_R,
Yeah Stoll would have scored…
Not likely…He does need to get bigger…
But if DS thought that..He would have been sent down..
He sees something in this kid…
And I do also…
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Kopitar needs to make something happen
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tory17 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:40 pm
@Kings x,
kopi is alittle lost tonite
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HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:00 pm
@Kings x, He doesn’t know how and before you say it, neither do I.
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I’ve been saying 3rd line is troublesome defensively. They CANNOT get the puck out of the zone.
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Harty Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:42 pm
@goldielocks, That’s because of the down low support for the D, centermen not big enough, listen too me….watch what is happening, yes Lotki scored a “seeing eye dog” goal tonight but not enough in our end.
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xeropoint Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:48 pm
@Harty, You could be right, but on that particular play, Clifford was the guiltiest party.
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We’re all Sadists.
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goldielocks Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:43 pm
@kingszzz,
You mean masochist.
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Shakes Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:47 pm
@goldielocks, or sadomasochists
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There was a great example of Kopi not
staying put in ozone..to worried about defense..
This mindset has to stop…
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xeropoint Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:41 pm
@SLIM, YES.
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“There are no easy wins in this league.” DS
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SpencerMaze Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:47 pm
@JackKent Cooke, Not true. Detroit seems to get easy wins all the time. What he should have said is “there are no easy wins for us in this league”
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Richardson’s coughed up the puck in our zone a couple of times that last few minutes . . .
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xeropoint Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:42 pm
@KDinUT, He’s clearly not on his game, tonight. Of course he doesn’t have a whole lot of game in the defensive zone.
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goldielocks Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:46 pm
@KDinUT,
And DS still makes Penner sit over Richardson … work ethic …. I get it.
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Clifford screwed up there…but way to go Brown for staring at Doan while he sat in front of the net without being touched.
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now DS will not allow the Kings to play wide open anymore…it was fun when it lasted….
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:44 pm
@neil, Now you see why they play so defensively.
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bmova Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:47 pm
@neil, I rather win games 6-5 than lose them 1-0, bring on wide open games. We have guys who can score; let them.
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neil Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:52 pm
@bmova, I agree…I will take my chances with Quick and scoring 3 or 4 goals….
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:53 pm
@bmova, Yes I agree. However I would rather see a split of both. 1-0 losses wouldn’t look so bad if we were rated in the top 10 scoring.
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We absolutely HAVE to have this game – imperative we get the 2 pts
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tory17 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:42 pm
@SpencerMaze,
for sure,we need this game
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DOUGHTY absolutely sucks, he’s given the Yotes 3 goals tonight by his sloppy play. He’s not worth $7.00
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xeropoint Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:43 pm
@HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration, How do you figure that?
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DEH Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:44 pm
@HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration, last I checked Greene took the penalties not Doughty?
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SLIM Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:45 pm
@HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration,
The goals were DD’s fault…
I could name a lot of other players
Other than DD…Wow..
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ta Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:53 pm
@HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration, What?????
JJ took a bad holding penalty at the start on the 2nd period which lead to the 1st goal when kopi blew coverage.
Greene took a penalty which gave them goal 2.
Clifford turned over the puck for the 3rd goal.
Why is that DD fault???
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HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:02 pm
@ta, Look back on the tape and watch what he doesn’t do. He’s been doing it all night and tonight is not the night to get lazy.
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DEH Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:15 pm
@HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration, like not being on the ice? Gee that’s his fault?
Wow terrible period… So much for 3-0 lead.. Stupid penalties..
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The 3rd period is going to be huge. The Kings and the Coyotes might be the 2 teams that finish 1 and 2 in the Pacific Division with SJ falling apart. Sj is not in good position with there free fall on this road trip and injuries that is going to make it difficult to make big trades at the deadline. The winner of this game tonight could be the team that wins the Pacific.
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408kingsfan Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:43 pm
@Jeff_R,
Ha hA Years and years of betting against the sharks has left me broke and battered.
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Harty Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:47 pm
@Jeff_R, Sharks looked terrible tonight in Columbus…..
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Kings x Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:48 pm
@Harty, Time for some trades that don’t sell the farm to seize the division and get that 3rd spot
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:52 pm
@Kings x, Sharks will die if we get both Carter and Nash. 4 goals against them tonight, imagine what would happen with 3 more games against them.
Carter and Nash score 4 goals tonight against the Sharks. With the Kings playing the SHarks 3 more times tis season it is time for DL to bring in Carter AND Nash. 2 of Carter’s 3 goals was on the PP and the last one Nash assisted.
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xeropoint Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:44 pm
@Jeff_R, Both? Not a chance in hell that happens.
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:48 pm
@xeropoint, Don’t think it is too outlandish to think about both. Columbus is going to trade Nash and they want Carter gone. Why not trade them in a package. There are not many teams that will want Carter and Nash has a list of teams. So why not kill two birds with one stone.
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SLIM Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:50 pm
@Jeff_R,
Has anybody EVER seen someone
Kill 2 birds with one stone..
xeropoint Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:53 pm
@Jeff_R, The price for those two is more than anyone can afford to pay. Just Nash alone is risky if reports for what Columbus wants are true.
Jeff_R Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:59 pm
@SLIM, LOL
@xeropoint, I don’t care what it will take even if it is Kopitar and Brown. Not saying I want them gone, just that I wouldn’t be upset if they were.
yoo Mick
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In an attempt to get more scoring opportunities the Kings are making a lot of uncharacteristic defensive mistakes.
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Kings x Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:45 pm
@tomb, I will take it over the garbagio we have been witness to
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HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:04 pm
@Kings x, Only because they’re doing something they’re not use too and that is being on the offense.
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5-3 kings. They got this. If they could score an empty netter I would say 6-3
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:50 pm
@Kings x, Kings are undefeated in regulation winning after 2. Hopefully that is something that continues.
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neil Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:54 pm
@Jeff_R, and undefeated scoring 3 goals!!!!
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A 3 pt game would be disasterous
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Kings x Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:47 pm
@408kingsfan, Shut it!
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bmova Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:02 pm
@Kings x, +1
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408kingsfan Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:15 pm
@bmova,
A 3 pt game would be disasterous
Cliffy, Richardson and Greene have some “serious ‘splainin’ to do”.
If Sutter is callin’ out guys. those three get the first salvo after the game.
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SLIM Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:51 pm
@IceGuy,
Not according to HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration ..
They were all DD’s fault..
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IceGuy Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:53 pm
@SLIM,
“Are you going to believe your own eyes, or what I tell you?”
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ta Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:55 pm
@SLIM, i saw that WOW
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Kings x Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:56 pm
@SLIM, I think that conclusion was a spastic reflex every time
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Lets be positive, they have gotten us a 4-3 lead going into the 3rd now lets see the shut down team we know all too often…..
Com’on Kings,,,,,oh ya question…….
Anyone missing Dustin Penner????
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Jay GoLAKings Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:51 pm
@Harty, Yes! I’m missing the real Dustin Penner, the one who makes playes.
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Kings x Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:51 pm
@Harty, Totally forgot he played on the team. Wow!
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Play smart and bring this home..
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Going into the third with a lead.
Shut it down, boys.
You MUST win this game.
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Where did Jumbaco commercial go? BLT bacon cheeseburger sucks!
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Kings x Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:55 pm
@goldielocks, I’m with you. But it was a fictitious product
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:02 pm
@Kings x, So!!! That was hillarious and one of the only Jack in a Box commercials I tolerated.
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Steve W Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:01 pm
@goldielocks, But there is sexual innuendo!
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:02 pm
@Steve W, SO where is the Parents for quality tv?
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Focus time! Let’s get it done Kings!
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lakingbob(chi) Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:55 pm
@KFII, i AM WITH YA..
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KFII Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:57 pm
@lakingbob(chi), I hope Sutter had the right words for the guys. GKG!
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Phoenix guys are goin nuts on the TV. With San Jose lose and Calgary getting beat and the second period,they think they have this as a win,, NO WAY
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Let’s get another then close this one out!
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Fun game to watch and the Kings are winning…now dont get into a shell and play “not to lose”…yet only take chances when your back (forwards) have you covered….
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Bob just said our record when leading after 2!
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Williams has become our most consistent
scorer so far..
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Kings still playing too cute. Need to lock it down.
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Hey Drew, just b/c you score doesn’t mean you don’t have to play defense, eh!
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The third line AND Greene and Martinez? At the same time? WTH
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Quick is shaky tonight….
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SLIM Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:03 pm
@dahack11,
So is Smith..But yes..
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:04 pm
@dahack11, He’s in shock we scored 3 in the first.
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Defense!
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Great not again
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A 3 on 2 breakout and Kopitar ends up taking a penalty??? Come on guys!!!
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MR with a shortie..
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cheap penalty to call
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Ok time to put it into bed here.
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Nice job PK! Now let’s get one on them!
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OK now its time for some insurance a PP goal
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good kill boys! Now lets get one on the PP
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When Richards and Kopitar show up for the game I’m sure we’ll play even better.
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xeropoint Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:08 pm
@jess, Rick? I thought he’s had a good game tonight.
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Have a sit in the box Torres, you pile of equine manure!
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Ok..OK..
Put this fustickener Game away..
We need this one…I call Martinez..
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Here comes our 5th goal
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kings player with the last multi goal game?
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Duncanz Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:16 pm
@pesus, Dionne?
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Predictable……:(
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Like I said, a lot went right in the 0-1 loses the Kings just had.
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Kings have only given up one goal tonight 5 on 5….
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Go Kings Go
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Cliffy is having an iffy game tonight..
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xeropoint Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:14 pm
@SLIM, He’s been just a medium red dog.
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pesus Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:16 pm
@SLIM,
your being nice
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SLIM Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:19 pm
@pesus,
Iffy is short for Cliffy..
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That was a massive dive… but that call is made almost every time. Gotta check your sticks.
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Kings x Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:16 pm
@xeropoint, Torres eyes got even buggier
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Not good Cliffy . . .
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Want to get away?
Cliffy
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Wow thanks Clifford!
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Wow … how many guys does Sutter have to sit for the next game?
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:16 pm
@goldielocks, We would only have like 5 players if he did that.
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Clifford might get an arm around or a face full of spit
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I hate to say it but Doan
is the best player tonight..
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xeropoint Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:20 pm
@SLIM, Hard to argue.
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What would have been wrong with Whitney on a two year deal?
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That was a big kill . . . good job!
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Kings can’t put a string of wins together. Kings blow big leads. Kings need to develop a killer instant somehow and not feel good and pat themselves on the back when things are going good. We need some selfish players that aren’t satisfied so easily.
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pesus Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:22 pm
@Osaka,
+1
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Kenny44 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 10:21 pm
@Osaka, DL drafts character
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That a blindside?
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PHO player gets hit and it’s a line brawl good team or too much?
That hit was nice, Shanny????
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Shoulder to shoulder didnt leave his feet, clean hit. We should get a PP out of this.
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xeropoint Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:22 pm
@pesus, Not looking good on that front.
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Jay GoLAKings Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:22 pm
@pesus, agree
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pesus Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:23 pm
@pesus,
so much for my take
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Kings on a pp. Any other call is BS. It was a non call
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NOOOOO…
5 Minutes..
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Come on Kings! Hang tight.
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5 Minute on Clifford? U got to be kidding me.
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pesus Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:24 pm
@Jeff_R,
how do they call penalties after the fact?
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Well in one regard no matter the outcome we all got what we wanted.
More Goals!
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:23 pm
@408kingsfan, What’s the difference if you lose 1-0 or 6-5?
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pesus Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:25 pm
@Jeff_R,
your forwards have confidence?
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Creme got creamed.
I thought it was clean, bad call.
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Osaka Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:25 pm
@Osaka, Clifford made sure he hit Creme in front, not from the side, square on his chest.
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pesus Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:27 pm
@Osaka,
I dont get it, Fox said there was no penalty called, how do they call it after the fact?
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Osaka Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:29 pm
@pesus, It was a major so a lineman told the ref. A linesman can’t call a minor, but can tell the ref about a major.
Alice Cooper
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neil Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:58 pm
@Duncanz, he is from Phoenix and a big fan of Coyotes….
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WOW
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Bad call.
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Little late on the hit from Clifford. That might be the end of Brule’s career.
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darthdaver Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:25 pm
@MindGeyser, yep he’s gonna be suspended for sure for that late hit.
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wow…even when we score a lot its hard to win games…
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brule watches his own pass and clifford gets the gate? first rule of hockey, stupid – head on a swivel. theyd better get yandle for instigating.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:26 pm
@colo king fan, Don Cherry approves this message..
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Bad call? No freakin’ call!!
How do you back up the game and make a call you didn’t make?
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Kings x Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:27 pm
@IceGuy, Like scoring a call dropping the puck then disallowing
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I gonna close my eyes for 5 minutes…
The kid must be crying in locker room…
Oh..Theres no crying in hockey…
Knew he has stewed up this game and
tried to make up for it..
–it happens.
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BS
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the new nhl… where everyone watches their passes with no awareness to incoming hits. gtfo.
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Well at least it is only 3 minutes of 5 on 4.
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wow,,,open lane to the goal and no shot taken….wtf…be quick!!
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Oh, wait,
Bettman/NHL owns the Coyotes, right?
JHmmmmm
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Quick you gotta be Quick now…
If we ever needed this..
It’s now…
Use you’re Jedi mind tricks…
You will not score…
I will not score..
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Biggest PK of the season coming up
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How can there be no call, and then a lines man can make a call for a 5 min major? Makes no sense.
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Kings x Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:28 pm
@Deader2818, Toronto make call for our third goal
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A late cheap one by Clifford. Sorry, but it’s true.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:30 pm
@CosmicQueso, He’s gonna be the King’s villain in this one, I’m afraid.
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CosmicQueso Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:43 pm
@Duncanz, unfortunately that’s true. Bad game by cliffy all around. The turnover was brutal, poor judgment with the puck and a frustration late hit. Too bad, I love the kid.
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Kopitar BEASTING it on the PK.
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pesus Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:34 pm
@MindGeyser,
thats what our centers do best, play D
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damn.
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Quick how could u let that one in.
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Wow. Just….wow.
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Bad goal
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Hosssssssssssed
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Thanks fr deciding the game ref
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Nothings ever comes easy for the Kings. I hate this.
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what the hell is Quick doing?
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loskingpride Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:34 pm
@pesus, Letting the offense know what it’s like to keep them in one goal games all season.
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pesus Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:37 pm
@loskingpride,
its 4-4
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That’s on you Quick, horrible!
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Ah Quick. Bummer!
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LOL!!
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Un-F-in-believable!
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I wonder if our silent GM might have something to say about this?
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This had to be a regulation win
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Flamers lost. We can do it!!!
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crappy game from quick tonight
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Can’t win with 0 goals can’t win WITH goals. Ladies and Gentlemen, YOUR Los Angeles Kings!!
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That has to be one of the worst game changing calls I have ever seen on Clifford. He won’t even get a Shanny penalty
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The only time you hear Vrbata’s name is when he scores…
Is that the kind of sniper we need?
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:34 pm
@SLIM, If a guy is invisible unless he scores I want that player on the Kings.
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SLIM Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:36 pm
@Jeff_R, exactly my point…
Selfish..offensive scorer..
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Duncanz Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:43 pm
@SLIM, You don’t hear his name, but he’s a +16 on the season (before tonight).
Under achieving losers!
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Damn you 408 you jinxed us
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I hate to say it, but 2 or 3 goals Quick should not have been beaten…
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look a lot like that hit on Richards the other night, yet we got on call after the fact the refs this year have sucked.
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I firmly believe the NHL is doing everything it can to get the Coyotes into the playoffs.
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John Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:46 pm
@Deader2818,
Absolutely! The refs MUST get kickback pay if the Yotes get in the playoffs. Some linesman gets to make a major call on something he THINKS he saw. And they let at least 4 calls on them go!
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Finally get some scoring. Goaltending fails. Defense fails. PK fails. BLOWN 3 goal lead.
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That is why we need to re-sign Mitchell. Ok Kings you need to get the extra point. Now we can see why the Kings play so defensive. Just need to find a balance between the two.
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PHO comes out with the bettman point. Just watch. 16-0-2
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Kings dont belong in nhl
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John Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:43 pm
@Knucklehead,
Yeah, 3 points out of 1st & 3rd in the conference, but we don’t belong in the NHL…ok
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Let’s just win this game boys.
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Kings have got to win this game!!!
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Time for TSN’s Kerry Fraser to explain how Toronto can make on ice calls now – after the fact.
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Not gonna say anything against JQ.
Wouldn’t've got this far without him.
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disgusting the way the refs stole that from the kings.
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Go figure… an offensive explosion.. then a whole lot of defensive suckage!
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This is Poorman..
Shoulda played Bernier…
Give Quickie a break..Let him rest..
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Duncanz Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:38 pm
@SLIM, Even with your preemptive strike, he’ll still show up to haynt you..
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:41 pm
@SLIM,
Lol I was just thinking about him posting that!
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That was a BS call. Remember when Richards got the concussion and we had to kill a penalty? WTF!!!!!!!!!
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Our d not good tonight. D is about deny space we have let them skate all over the place.
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Still only one goal tonight 5 on 5……win most of the time with that
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When is Kopitar going to score again?????
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Kopi high stocked no call
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colo king fan Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:37 pm
@Kings x,
this is my shocked face: makes no expression.
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worst kings team in 30 yrs
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Jack the Lad your analysis of Quick was spot on my brother and it showed to night.
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SLIM Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:42 pm
@the hockey don,
You got that right…
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Steve Jensen Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:06 pm
@the hockey don, I was thinking that same thought myself. Quick looked like his head was not in this game.
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mark my words, and call me a “hater” (when I’m really a lover of this team… I thought the moves DL made were great except for penner)
kings are not gonna make the playoffs. we just lack. something. I know calgray’s loss makes us #8 for tonight. but I just don’t see it happening when all is said and done
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Nobody sees Clifford hit and he gets 5 minute major. kopitar gets hit in face with stick no call. This is BS.
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I was a believer, now I’m starting to think this season is over…
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this can be tough…if they took away this game the way it started, confidence would have been high, and clarity of purpose achieved…Now, nothing but doubt…mental issues now.
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pesus Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:47 pm
@jack,
I think the mental issues started long ago
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Well, we asked for a shootout and we got a shootout…
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Slash on Williams noncall
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Quicker!!!
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Win or lose, I’m still disappointed.
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xeropoint Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:42 pm
@Dominick, Exactly my thoughts. Anytime you’re up by 3, you need to win that game. Especially when you’re the 3rd best defense in the league.
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:44 pm
@Dominick,
I’m just happy we didn’t get shut out and that we scored 4 goals…
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Duncanz Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:46 pm
@Dominick,- Back to the drawing board!
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DD wasn’t even trying still 20 sec left on the clock …
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mash-ola Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:42 pm
@goldielocks, Content with the shootout, I suppose. He must be one very confident millionaire…
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Chucker Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:52 pm
@mash-ola, yeah, what the h e double hockey sticks?!?!
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brian spain Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:59 pm
@goldielocks, I think he was out of gas.
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Holy Hell… Doughty with the puck in his own zone w/17 seconds left in the OT and he sits on the puck… Really???
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Chance for Quicker to redeem himself here.
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I like that lack of holding call there? Williams was bear hugged there wtf?
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This is ridiculous, how can you let go of a 3 goal lead in such an important game. What’s the freaking deal? The last 2 games were just as big too, and they couldn’t even muster a point. This is terrible. I am so mad at the world right now. How can I be in class one minute sitting on a 3 goal lead, counting the minutes until I get home to finally watch the Kings win a big game only ot dajklfjiaqw2h4rg askdjfa
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Thank you Quick! Now Hang in there. Goals boys, we need goals!
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We need to win this shootout. Which they won it before this but what can u do. Anyway they are still undefeated in winning after 2 and scoring 3 in regulation.
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brian spain Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:59 pm
@Jeff_R, Jeff they were up 3 to 0 and LOST. who cares about not losing in reg. They suck.
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we will win! That’s what I mean about passion!
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Not good game for Kopi…
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yard dog Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:59 pm
@outsider, I so agree…..his usual la de da, play, but also alot of errant passes. Where is the passion, the want, the fight?
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1…Stoll
2…Williams
3…?
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so the NHL can just hand the team it owns a point? i figured it out.. the NHL should own the Kings!
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Wow great save on Doan.
If Doan the Kings Killer was traded to the Kings he’d become Cliff Ronning and never score a goal again.
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colo king fan Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:49 pm
@Golfnut,
lol.
but i think youre giving doan a title that actually belongs to toronto.
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Chucker Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:50 pm
@Golfnut, lol, so true.
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WTF was that call? How can you retroactively call a penalty on a play when no penalty was warranted? Watch you pass you get hit- one of the first things you learn in hockey.
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Thanks Kyle Clifford for this outcome
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Chucker Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:50 pm
@Darren, I have no idea what he was thinking there. But the Kings still should’ve won this game after going up 3-0.
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Say goodbye to Hollywood…
Say goodbye..My baby..
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Brown shot high
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Brownie!!!!!
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Kings are pathetic. How does Clifford get 5 minutes when the ref didn’t see it. Thats crap.
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Third best d in NHL has a bad night. Best goalie in hockey has a bad night. It happens.
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Under Pressure !
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FACEPALM…. again.
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SLIM Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:47 pm
@xeropoint,
at least we agreed on a lot of things tonight..
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xeropoint Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:49 pm
@SLIM, Heh. There IS a positive tonight!
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I hate hockey.
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Unbelievable.
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Spidey35 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:54 pm
@KDinUT, That’s what I said, except mine started with an “F” before it.
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KDinUT Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:59 pm
@Spidey35, Started to post that, but then remembered the blog rules . . .
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Spidey35 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:19 pm
@KDinUT, Ya I know………..look at kings x post just below.
I am so ticked off, this reminds me of the San Jose playoff game that we lost
How Tippet has done so much with so little..
Is mind blowing..
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concussionman02 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:48 pm
@SLIM, Amazing what a good coach can do
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wannabeking Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:52 pm
@concussionman02, So what do we have? Mediocrity or just bad.
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KingsFletch Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:54 pm
@SLIM, Idk about you but the talent level of the Coyotes is pretty darn close to us. Well.. except for one exception.. that their goal scorers can actually score! he’s a good coach but they’re talent level is not lacking one bit. I love how Clifford gets kicked out too when originally there was NO CALL at all. Ridiculous.
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Harty Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:18 pm
@KingsFletch, minor hockey league call for sure
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Wide is officially my least favorite word in the English language
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Screw this
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Bettman wins! Bettman wins!
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Figures. I want the Kings to go back to playing defensive hockey. This is why Kings can’t win playing offense only, especially when Quick isn’t at the top of his game.
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neil Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:06 pm
@Jeff_R, Kings only gave up one goal 5 on 5….If the Kings cant play both offense and defense they will never get to the next level.There is a reason why they are in 8 th place…
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:10 am
@neil, They have to be playing that way all season. You can’t play one way then all of a sudden change it and think it is going to work right away. There are too few games left to change your style of play and hope it is going to work.
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pathetic.
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Fire DL! Fire DS! Fire the team!
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As Lee Hacksaw Hamilton would say-aaaamazing
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Shakes Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:01 pm
@Goring 19, Along with ” I wanna talk sports with yooooou”
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Kenny44 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 10:27 pm
@Shakes, My favorite has always been: “I want you to become irregular!”
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this is insane…
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Now that game makes me sick.
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Rad, what a waste of time. I’m so sick of this crap.
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This is intolerable.
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Unfreakin’ believable…
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The LA Kings: Finding new ways to lose every game! Horrible game by Quick for once. Damn, couldnt you jave a horrible game while they werent scoring, and not when they finally do get some goals?
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Hey Guys! Glad I didn’t watch the game. Saw the 3-0 score and I was ALMOST tempted to turn it on, but had faith that the team would lose it in the end. Kings aren’t worth the emotionally investment anymore. Good news is that I feel well prepared for my economics midterm tomorrow!
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liamchop Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:53 pm
@ChiTownKingsFan, Not worth the emotional investment, I should have been reading for class, now I feel like crap. Thanks kings- you losers! Goddamn!
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Just when you get sucked back in they break your heart again. I dated a couple of chicks like that. Damn those Bitches!
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xeropoint Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:52 pm
@Kings x, ROFL!
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This team is complete garbage. After 20 years of watching this team suck I can say it’s this years team that makes me want to stop watching them for good. Complete garbage.
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We got the point and we are back in a play off spot. But bad Kings, bad. Can’t lose games like this. Get it together for tomorrow, sheeeet!
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When is dl going to make a move already to help this team somehow stop giving up leads or playing pathetically
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:51 pm
@lakings20, The deadline is the 27th. Hold on til then. We are after Nash or Carter or both that kind of deal won’t happen until the day of the deadline or close to it. Columbus is better off waiting to see how things turn out this week, as they could get a better deal.
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I’m SPEECHLESS!!!!!!!
Night everyone
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I’m tapping out after 40 years peace!
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This team is a joke. I would sit Kopitar a couple games. he is useless, just plain lazy play on the first Coyote goal. This team sucks because they don’t EVER play 60 minutes. EVER. I am so sick of watching this team under achieve.
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My favorite saying..
Expectations leads to resentment..
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Kings x Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:50 pm
@SLIM, But I thought the time is now?
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SLIM Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:53 pm
@Kings x,
Time is not on our side…
Yes it isn’t..
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Roger Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:54 pm
@SLIM, Thats the slogan this year. Everyone thought we would be conteders. But you never know I can’t believe we are as close to SJ as we are.
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So much for that… on the lighter side… We managed to score 4 goals.. but we also let in 4 and lost in the shoot out
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Well one good thing is that it didn’t hurt our ROW
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I guess this is the new identity for the Kings? Everyone of these guys is turning into a loser. Seriously, there are some of the biggest games of the season for this team, and all they can do is string together a bunch of loses. So infuriating.
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Guess what NHL? Getting the Coyotes into the playoffs still isnt going to make the city care about them. They will still be moved and once they are moved, they will go back to how they were before the NHL owned them and they magically started to make the playoffs.
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I seriously hope the Kings miss the playoffs. They’re gonna be swept in the first round and this is a deep draft.
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Eldoret Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:50 pm
@California Royalty, If that’s the case, they may as well throw the rest of the season to get as low as possible. This is such crap.
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brian spain Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:54 pm
@California Royalty, The kings will draft a goalie…like they did 4 or 5 years in a row.
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BringBackKingston Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:54 pm
@California Royalty, isn’t deep with d-men?
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Mmmm what happen to the 3-0 lead?
Damn it KINGS
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This team blows. So pathetic!!
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I hope nobody hurts themselves…
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Ridiculous. You can’t and shouldn’t make the playoffs playing like this. We don’t deserve to be in the playoffs this year. Looks like my frustration will continue. 1979 and going…
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John Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:54 pm
@FrustratedKingFan,
Guess what, if we have enough points to get into the playoffs, we DESERVE to be there! We’re in 8th tonight. No thanks to NHL referees btw
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freezer flatten Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:01 pm
@FrustratedKingFan, this is kings hockey. give up one goal, lose. score 4 goals, lose. thats kings hockey.
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It doesn’t get any worse than these last three games. Rock f-ing bottom.
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Fargan Bastages
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HockeyfanB4Gretzky Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:01 pm
@Kissmyblarneystones, Fargen Iceholes
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Kenny44 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 10:29 pm
@HockeyfanB4Gretzky, Deport them all to Sweden!
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That was a bogus call! Clifford is almost facing the guy, gives a clean shoulder hit, and that’s intent to injure??? The refs blew that one, cost the Kings the game no matter how you look at it.
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bmova Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:53 pm
@Ochoniko, Stop blaming the refs, you sound like Canucks fans. The Kings blew a 3-goal lead. That was the problem.
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Ochoniko Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:56 pm
@bmova, That’s hockey buddy, 3 goal leads turn into 1 goal leads all the time , it doesn’t mean the kings suck. But then a terrible call like that with 5 mins left in a 1 goal game? Watch the replay of that hit. It’s a terrible call which was the difference in this game.
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xeropoint Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:57 pm
@Ochoniko, I would say the poor defense, poor penalty killing and poor goaltending were more to blame.
bmova Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:07 pm
@Ochoniko, I was watching; it was a bad call. Nevertheless, doesn’t excuse giving up a 3-goal lead. If 3-goal leads turn into 1-goal leads all the time, so too do questionable calls from officials. Move and get over it. We had the 4th best PK coming into tonight’s game and then give up 3 PP goals. That was the problem.
The ‘Yotes are thanking Cliffy for this one…
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Harty Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:56 pm
@Goring 19, Really the Zamboni cannot get their team mate off the ice. He’s glued to the ice, poor little baby, get up.
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Kings just find every possible way to lose s game. Idiots!!!!!
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Doan won this game for yotes..
Kopitar pay attention…
this is what we need from you…
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xeropoint Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:56 pm
@SLIM, We agree on another thing.
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at least we are back in a playoff spot. Quick was due to lay an egg, and he always bounces back strong after bad games. And we the goal scoring monkey off our back.
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freezer flatten Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:03 pm
@jefreyryan, now we can go back to losing 1-0 games.
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See that disappearing over the horizon boys? It ain’t the sun setting, it’s the playoffs. Horrible!
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Bernier tomorrow???
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colo king fan Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:52 pm
@Michael J.,
Id bet almost anything it is… and ill be there, although after tonights end my interest is somewhat depreciated.
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hockey is a 2nd rate sport because of calls like tonight. the NHL is a joke and its got only itself to blame.
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YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING!! wow that loss hurt. D was out to lunch. Give Quick a rest tomorrow eh?
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number 6 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:55 pm
@letswinthecup2012,
No, you gotta play Quick till he keels over apparently. Everyone was saying how he wasn’t tired.
He’s not? OH, that’s good.
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brian spain Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:06 pm
@number 6, Quick had no help from his teammates on d tonight. The only weak goal and HIS fault was the missed swing at the puck when Verbatta scored. He had no chance on the first goal. The defense was terrible tonight. No effort in the second period. The Blue Jackets were up 4 to 0 on the Sharks, Sharks scored two goals, then the Jackets scored two more. They put them away. and they are the worst team in the NHL
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As much as I don’t want to trade for Nash, he’s overrated, we’re at a point that if we don’t San Jose will!
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I love Quick, but if you hardly ever play your back-up goalie and don’t trust him, then you’re going to wear Quick out, like to years ago.
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dahack11 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:54 pm
@King John, yea, agree….
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number 6 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:56 pm
@King John,
Exactly what I was saying when he came back from the AS game and they played him vs, CBJ.
Not one game off in ages. Very poor decision making.
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neil Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:09 pm
@King John, And Bernier will be rusty when he does get in…DS=TM…
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Why are we so bad in the shootout this year? This was our bread and butter last year. And why did JJ shoot over Kopi?
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DEH Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:52 pm
@bmova, if that’s what you want to call that whatever it was by JJ.
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Goring 19 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:55 pm
@bmova, why didn’t Stoll shoot over Richards?
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xeropoint Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:59 pm
@Goring 19, Because Richards wasn’t in net?
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pnm Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:16 pm
@xeropoint, Classic!
bmova Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:00 pm
@Goring 19, If Stoll shot and missed we’d be asking why didn’t MR shoot? Stoll hasn’t been that great this anyways.
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Can’t believe I wasted $160 on Center Ice to see this crap. What is Sutter thinking in the shootout. Richards, Brown, and Johnson. No Kopi, No Stoll…whaterver. Can’t watch any games for awhile..
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Munchrat Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:53 pm
@Seattlekingsfan, +160
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bmova Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:54 pm
@Seattlekingsfan, Brown scored and you can’t really complain about the MR selection. Kopi should’ve shot over JJ. And Stoll hasn’t been himself this year.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:22 pm
@bmova, Exactly correct.
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They really are the Flyers of the west, at this rate Brown and Kopitar will be traded and Luc will sign a 1 year deal with the team.
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GOOD NIGHT NOW
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Like somebody said earlier, at least we scored some goals. Unfortunate day dreaming cost us the game.
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Eldoret Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:53 pm
@Mikey J., This team CAN’T win. It’s so easy. Score more than the other team. It isn’t rocket science!
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mash-ola Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:18 pm
@Eldoret, For the Kings, it might as well be Nuclear Physics for Kindergarten!
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Tomorrow night they will get beat by Colorado after there new Player Downie scores against them. Now what are the players and coach going to say. No excuse, they led 3 to 0 and they came out in the 2nd. period flat. How does that happen, this team doesn’t have any players that know how to win consistently. The whole team made several poor Hockey decisions tonight.
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3-0. Worst lead in hockey
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kingszzz Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:54 pm
@Kings x, it’s actually a 2 goal lead but, for the Kings, yes.
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get it together guys
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just one of those seasons…hug your loved ones!!!!
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I honestly think they didnt play that bad…soft goals are on the goalie….why the hell did he get beat on the near post on one of their earlier goals?? that started the flood.
If they keep trying, I think they will find the balance….you need to swing wide and settle in the middle…they will find their center if they keep being aggressive..
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Goring 19 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:54 pm
@jack, Quick wasn’t on at all and looked shaky tonight…
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No excuses……3 goal lead…..
Quick has become Kelly Hrudey…..
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Cause kopi is an idiot who has no game at the moment. i swear im so sick of LA! trade the whole damn team
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Fire Daryl Sutter! Hire Terry Murray!
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Mikey J. Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:54 pm
@mash-ola, Really?
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Brando Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:01 pm
@Mikey J., I agree I thought Terry was doing good I still can’t believe the fired him. I guess dean doesn’t like Stanley cups
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mash-ola Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:17 pm
@Mikey J., LOL… is there really a difference, or could it be the team on the ice (the ones who actually play the game)??? I mean, I doubt this team would be any better with Scotty Bowman or Toe Blake back from the dead…
Post blowing-the-lead sarcasm, Mikey… That’s all.
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on the bright side we go up in the standings, just win tomorrow and all will take care of itself.
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lakingbob(chi) Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:55 pm
@DEH, Yep you are right , we win we have 3-4 pts and come home..
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mash-ola Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:56 pm
@DEH, You make it sound as if it’s that easy for the Kings to win a game… Kings have a hard time beating themselves let alone their opponent!
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DEH Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:20 pm
@mash-ola, the kings are a streaky team, much like last year. Either they lose a bunch in a row or win a bunch. Since this wasn’t a regulation loss that ends one streak and unless the next game goes to OT a new one will begin tomorrow. Hope for the best, all this pessimism isn’t doing any good. Remember this isn’t baseball, we are actually in it.
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The LA QUEENS!
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They can’t use the “we’ve just got to find ways to score” line tonight…
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mash-ola Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:57 pm
@Goring 19, They just have to find a way to score…
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The Kings wanted goals they get goals tonight…But what was up with Quick tonight i mean he was just awful in goal. Also in the shootout he was faked out every time we want scoring because we think our defense and goalie are good enough to not get scored on, if we get scoring like this we can’t lose points like this. QUICK FLAT OUT SUCKED TONIGHT IN GOAL! Also what was that 5 min major call on CLIFFORD the guy made a clean hit and there were no penalties called on the ice, than all of a sudden a 5 min major you might as well give the 2 points to the coyotes with that kind of awful penalty call!
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Lots of culprits here, but the offense was not one of them. No secret that this was Quick’s worst game of the year, and how the PK fall on its face against the 30th-ranked power play is hard to believe. Also, I don’t mind Clifford being intense, but those penalties hurt the team badly.
A point is a point, but no one should be happy that they got only one.
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Really Kings!!!!!! You score 4 damn goals and then you give up 4. REALLY!!! You guys freakin suck. You should be ashamed of yourself. The Monarch’s play better hockey than this. We should just send all of you down.
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I’m speechless, what kind of call is that, however Brule has to get his head up, this isn’t Junior C hockey kid. Your a feather weight to begin with and then admire your pass, crazy.
Shanhan might know Clifford is not a goon on hits like that, in fact he is usually on the receiving end like vs. Vancouver this year.
Shoot, damn, shoot, damn………
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Ochoniko Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:59 pm
@Harty, You’re right on the money man! They’re practically face to face when the hit occurs… Intent to injure? What a joke!!!
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brian spain Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:14 pm
@Ochoniko, A linesman did the same thing to the Ducks Sisba early in the year. No call by the refs, Linesman got his nose in it, he was ejected and the NHL took it back the next day. Great but they cost the team games. The linesmen suck, they called offsides against Coyotes in the 3rd period and it wasn’t even close. They have been terrible all year. BOTH WAYS
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Looking back on the last couple of week, the Kings find all sorts of ways to lose. The last three games have all been winable by a good team Good teams figure out different ways to win. Phoenix, hardly a top team, beat us at Staples when they scored only one goal and tonight when they gave up four. Sutter probably went with JQ one game too long which was a mistake by TM last year. Finally Clifford had a terrible game, responsible for last 2 goals. I like him but this love affair should be tempered with a strong dose of reality
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season is over! who cares about any kind of trade, wayyyyyyyyy too little too late. well we can all hope for next year but im sure it will be the same as always. so fun to be a kings fan
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pnm Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:14 pm
@dannybizzler, +1
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Quick Is Not an All Star down the stretch. 3 zip lead gone. Unacceotable. Has Now lost 4 of 5. 3rd Year In A Row Choke Job. LA Kings Please Start Bernier!
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bigstik39 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:58 pm
@Poorman, two of those losses he only allowed one goal. are you kidding me?? he’s only human he had a bad game i’m sure he’d be the first to admit it but start bernier?? wow.
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bmova Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:02 pm
@bigstik39, I would start JB tomorrow regardless of tonight’s outcome. JQ definitely needs a breather. Keep him fresh for Saturday against Chicago.
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deadcatbounce Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:59 pm
@Poorman, Dude, he had one poor game and you’re ready to throw him under the bus? That’s really sad. if the Kings don’t make the playoffs it won’t be Jonathan Quick’s fault.
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Poorman Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:03 pm
@deadcatbounce, This is the 3rd year in a row. Like Clockwork, he falters down the stretch. The guy has lost 4 of 5 games. The Kings must make the switch. Enough. Give Bernier a chance before the team misses the playoffs.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:16 pm
@Poorman, Bernier doesnt show up in beginning the season..Quick has been showing up beginning to middle to the end..
I do agree Bernier needs more starts….But i wont say Bernier better than Quick which he not…Maybe later on the future he will or maybe not..Dont forget he was voted number 1 in the minors..While Quick int he top 5 in save % and Shutouts.
xeropoint Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:02 pm
@Poorman, You’re bagging on Quick and tossing Bernier’s salad? Color me shocked!
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Michael J. Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:03 pm
@Poorman,
Did Quick steal your girlfriend or something?
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deadcatbounce Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:15 am
@Michael J., Or maybe boyfriend? Who knows anymore?
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IndioKingFan Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:18 pm
@Poorman, Bernier will join Stauber and Storr as high draft picks who failed to live up to their promise. Trade Bernier while he has value for the much needed scorer
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Poorman Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:25 pm
@IndioKingFan, It’s all speculation until he gets a chance in a pressure situation if ever. I believe Bernier would play better. The Kings give up on so many players before they have a chance to play.
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IndioKingFan Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 10:54 pm
@Poorman, I will agree with you about the Kings giving up too soon on many young players. While I think Quick is the number 1 I do think Bernier should play more. However under the current circumstances Bernier is not going to get the opportunity to show what he can do.
Honestly I don’t care who the goaltender is I just want to see the Stanley Cup go to the Kings in my lifetime
Seattlekingsfan Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:24 pm
@Poorman, Phoenix brodcaster said quick had a 1.76 GAA in the last 33 games. Gave up 1 goal in each of last two games, losing each 1-0. Yeah, a real Choke Job. Tonight MIGHT be your only real complaint.
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What a mess
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Absolutely bogus call on Clifford; clean hit, shoulder on shoulder. Even if that was an illegal hit, why didn’t we get those calls on Richards and Doughty on Thursday. Koptiar got clipped as well, Williams stick was slashed out of his hands. Regardless poor calls, it was nice to see our scoring take flight; however, our defense needs work.
Please tell me I’m not the only who thinks that the Kings have gotten robbed on COUNTLESS games this year!!!!!!!
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pesus Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:00 pm
@sraycraft,
I think the call was BS too, but if kopi covers the back door, if cliff gets the puck out, if Quick doesnt…..(I cant explain what he did on the tying goal). We still should of won this game. Cant blame the refs for that.
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sraycraft Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:09 pm
@pesus,
I know, you can’t blame the refs for our poor D and Quick choking
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Eldoret Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:00 pm
@sraycraft, You act as if a power play late in the game would have done ANYTHING to change the game. Kings can’t score the big goal. It’s been SO long since the Kings have gotten that big goal at the end of the game to get an extra point. I think the last time it happened was 2 seasons ago with Doughty getting it.
I’ve said it so many times on these boards…So many teams have come back on the Kings late, and the Kings haven’t been able to do it to ANY other team in over 2 years. If that’s the kind of culture DL is trying to build here, good luck keeping your damn job.
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sraycraft Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:11 pm
@Eldoret,
I see your point, it’s just frustrating to see BS calls end up being game changers (Clifford’s hit)
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This season isn’t even fun just a little bit. I hope Clifford is benched for awhile.
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sraycraft Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:57 pm
@Hockeysureshot,
WHAT KIND OF GAME ARE YOU WATCHING
shoulder on shoulder hit, get your eyes checked
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Hockeysureshot Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:18 pm
@sraycraft, Let’s see why Clifford should be benched. He coughed the puck up which led to the third Coyote goal. He Takes a minor with 8 minutes left. Then right when he gets out of the box, he hits Brule 5 seconds after he passed the puck and gets a major penalty. There was no need for him to throw that check. Let’s face it, I love the guy but he was awful tonight and has done very little this year.
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Harty Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:59 pm
@Hockeysureshot, For what, have you been watching all season.
One game does not deserve your comment. I agree not his best but does that deserve your comment?
Some guys have got away with this all year. (Penner, Doughty coughing up goals)
Do we want to talk about the guy that skated by Kopi on the PK and put it into the empty net, teams win together and loose together, trust me.
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Cruiznblue Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:33 pm
@Hockeysureshot,
I would be happy to see Clifford benched…not in regards to the hit (whether it was clean or not)…but he has been pretty much useless this season.
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what row of seats was JMFJ aiming for on that shootout attempt? he must have seen some kings fans in the nose bleed seats and wanted to give them a souvenir.
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mash-ola Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 8:59 pm
@matty muls, It would appear that he was aiming for Row 5, 12 seats to the right from the center of the net!
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Impressive, the Kings found a brand new way to lose!
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mash-ola Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:00 pm
@jbyoungman, Way to go Kings! We’re so proud of y’all!
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flex Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:32 pm
@jbyoungman, all type of negative possibaletes with this team is normal..where this cursing comes from??
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Back in the playoffs but that loss is painful……got some goals so that’s a positive. Regroup and off to Colorado.
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Like in soccer, if a team scores in bunches early, it gives the other team a chance to come back. I’m still upset with AC Milan, who had a 3-0 lead after 45, but lost to Liverpool. 4-3 after penalties, in the 2005 Champions league final!
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mash-ola Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:01 pm
@Steve W, Using AC Milan in the same breath as the LA Kings is an insult to soccer players worldwide…
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Steve W Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:10 pm
@mash-ola, My point is, if a top team chokes, then it can happen to a team like the Kings.
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Shakes Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:04 pm
@Steve W, Now that was a loss… What a game that was
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Duncanz Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:04 pm
@Steve W, ANYtime Liverpool win, I’m peeved.
Go Cardiff City Go..
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Steve W Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:12 pm
@Duncanz, +100
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You’ve got to be kidding me. Whats with these guys. They should have smoked them there to good to let this stuff happen
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It’s funny- whenever the Kings hold a lead, I always feel as though the other team can come back, despite the Kings great goaltending and D. When the other team has a lead, I never feel like the Kings can make a comeback, even if that team has horrible D and goaltending. That’s what it means to be a Kings fan I guess….
Fail for Nail!!
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SpencerMaze Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:49 pm
@KindSir, I totally get what you’re saying – I feel the same way
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That my friends is how you open up the game when your down by 3 goals. Last 2 games, as soon as the other teams scored the first goal, the Kings never opened up the game, and I couldn’t help but get the feeling the Kings would struggle to catch up with 1 goal.
PK let us down in a big way tonight. 1 or 2 goals against, and you have to think “happens to the best of’em”. When you give up 3, it’s great scouting by the other team. They didn’t work hard, the first 2 were scored within the first minute, on consecutive shots.
Ohhhh well, No rest for the wicked!
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I went ahead and forwarded my bill from the psychiatrists’ office to TL
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Would love to get Nash but dont want to give up the farm. (I would give up the farmer). Id rather become sellers and dump all our crap. (Penner Stoll) Maybe bring in a new coach. Tippett or Grananto.
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krash324 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:25 pm
@pesus, Nobody will buy crap unless u want to sell our big names
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The Kings fans here are laughing. No one can believe this.
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Watching this team lose hurts too much. Why do I put myself through all the tension and nerve wracking moments to watch another loss? All that happens is I end up pissed off depressed and no doubt its gonna carry over till tomorrow. Is this what it means to be a fan? Older people with heart conditions shouldn’t be allowed to watch this!
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flex Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:26 pm
@rob blake is god, …no matter how kings play ,,IF rob blake is god..you would have lifelong depression
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I say bench Quick he mess this game up ..3-0..Some goals wasnt his fault but he just look pathetic on the ice today..
Hope Bernier plays tomorro
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I wrote “pull Quick” after their 2nd goal but erased cause I thought JB might not be ready. Oh well … sometimes you’ve gotta go with your instinct.
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As my son says, “why do I even bother caring?” Furthermore I’m being asked to pay 25% more for my season tickets next year – $38.50/ticket vs $30.50. That’s it. I’m done. Since 1987.
Prediction: season ticket sales will plummet, attendance will plummet, team ends up in AEG arena, Kansas City.
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If it’s not Toronto it’s the refs messing up the frickin calls. How can they call that Major when there was no ref with the hand in the air. How many time do we see this in a season and it ends up being even after the mele.
Now that being said the refs did not cost us the game but they di help the yotes tie the damn game. We actually score more than two goals in ine game and still lose. They went away from what they were doing in the first period and let them right back in the game.
Now what?
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number 6 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:01 pm
@Dazed N Confused,
Keep trying I guess. I don’t have any sort of solution for this team.
You’d think after the SJ experience in the playoffs last year that they wouldn’t come apart again with a big lead.
Guess they didn’t learn from that
And….. Quick AGAIN has been way way overplayed.
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Gary Livingston Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:03 pm
@Dazed N Confused,
Doesn’t matter what the refs or Toronto did/didn’t do tonight.
The Kings are the ONLY ones to blame for tonight’s loss.
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Dazed N Confused Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:08 pm
@Gary Livingston,
I agree with you on the fact it was the Kings that lost the game, but the Major call did not seem to me to be the right one.
Maybe I have blinders on but I try to look at the calls for what they are and sometimes I give them the benefit of the dought when they call a tripping call because the game is fast. This one call they all were able to see what went down so yes I am disappointed in the call and the Kings.
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Dazed N Confused Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:10 pm
@Dazed N Confused,
Doubt not dought.
Quick is not the man everybody thinks he is. Team doesnt play defense and Quick is lost in space. Y’all gonna say “oh quick finally had a bad game” please! MVP goaltenders stand on their feet with or without defense. Quick,Johnson,Nolan,Stoll,Penner and a draft for Nash,Carter and a draft. i’d do it!
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Afterlife – ugh
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sad that vrbata is 10x better than any of the kings forwards
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mash-ola Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:06 pm
@dannybizzler, Sad that when the Kings traded Rob Blake to the Avs, the Kings had a choice of a prospect. Jordan Krestonovich, Jared Aulin and Radim Vrbata. Hindsight is 20/20, but Vrbata has been a Kings killer throughout his career, especially as a Coyote. Between Vrbata and Doan, the Coyotes have always played the Kings tough.
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dannybizzler Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:11 pm
@mash-ola, the fact still remains that he is better then anything the kings have unfortunately
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i personally don’t understand how the refs can call a penalty as substantial as they did
when during the actual “offense” not one ref had his hand up
not saying that that’s any excuse
but still..
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Grapes talk about this one on Saturday night, why do refs want to control the outcome of games.
I know Don you read the blogs accross the league so get this on the top of the Coaches Corner section.
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We are kind of doomed without the balance of Bernier.
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who to blame tonight ……….
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mash-ola Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:07 pm
@hockeynerd, Not Terry Murray!
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pnm Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:08 pm
@hockeynerd, Penner
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flex Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:20 pm
@hockeynerd, to Lost angeles kings
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Cruiznblue Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:29 pm
@hockeynerd,
Kompon
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It is a little ironic when Quick who has had no scoring support all year finally gets some and then he gives away the game, if we have to lose I would rather lose 5-4 than 1-0.
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Gary Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:08 pm
@jlium, Agree. In my opinion this is why you daon’t trade Bernier. I really feel once the Kings start opening up offensively, Quick is going to get exposed. The 4th goal was so Kelly Hrudey it was sickening.
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Roger Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 10:14 pm
@Gary, Why not trade him we dont play him
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JD Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 11:29 pm
@Roger, You guys are both 100% right
This game is completely indicative of the Kings new culture. They can never get that late, big goal to get that extra point (in this case, the win). So many teams have been able to come back on the Kings, but they Kings haven’t been able to do it to ANY other team in like 2 years (at least the last time that I can remember).
I don’t understand how this fact goes overlook every time this happens.
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Jack the Lad Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:07 pm
@Eldoret, In two years, try 44 years!
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My 11 year old son said it pretty clearly after the shootout loss:
“They can’t do it.”
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I have purposely stayed away from posting for a long time thinking if you have nothing positive to say, just don’t say anything at all. I hope they’re in the locker room beating the sheit out of each other, but then again, they’d swing and miss left. Hurry up April… don’t you think every organization knows we’re desperate for a scorer. We’d have to pony up too much, and who’s to say they would produce anyways.For gods sake, no one has yet to prove their an elite player with what we have already. What a waste.
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I am gonna barf!
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nice, finaly some offence, and the d doesnt show!!!
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Eldoret Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:06 pm
@Romanello, The Kings are losers. They’re too used to it, they just give up now. They know it’s going to happen, so they don’t do anything to stop it.
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mash-ola Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:09 pm
@Eldoret, We’re the L.A. Clippers of the NHL (if you exclude the current Clipper season).
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Eldoret Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:16 pm
@mash-ola, I’d wish very much for them to be the Clippers of this season…
Absolutely embarrassing. I am so glad I DVR’d the game once again so I wouldn’t waste 3 hours watching this mess. I can hardly stand to watch a game in its entirety anymore. I simply fast forward until I see the score change. This team is simply not worth my time and energy anymore, and they are certainly not exciting to watch. Some serious adjustments need to be made and maybe, just maybe, I’ll be ale to watch an entire game next season. Until then, I suspect it will be like Ground Hogs day on this blog after every game until the end of this season (with *maybe* a few exceptions). 44 years and counting, but not much to count on anymore…
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Pretty obvious. We are out coached again by many means.
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mash-ola Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:09 pm
@goldielocks, Terry Murray would agree with you!
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I live in Mammoth Lakes so I don’t get to many games at Staples. But the three games I have been to this season haven’t been to shabby. 5-0 over the Blues, 5-2 over the Caps, and 4-2 over the Sens. I’ll be in L.A. this weekend and was planning on going to the Hawks game. Me and my nephew figured If I was going to show up the Kings would net 4 or 5 goals. But nope, I decided I’d rather go to dinner with some old friends instead. In my 42 years of watching the Kings, this has clearly been one of the most frustrating of many frustrating seasons.
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Bonvivant Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:08 pm
@Jack the Lad, save your money and sell them to some sentimental sap on stubhub.
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Jack the Lad Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:14 pm
@Bonvivant, Hadn’t bought tickets yet, aint going to.
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Bonvivant Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:19 pm
@Jack the Lad, It’s not right to deprive your nephew of professional…errrrr, NHL hockey. A man has got to do what a man’s got to do , though.
KingMe20 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:09 pm
@Jack the Lad,
You need to go to Staples more often.
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Goring 19 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:19 pm
@Jack the Lad, after the season’s over, I’ll head to Lake Mary at Mammoth, catch a trout or two to ease another years pain…
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Michael J. Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:24 pm
@Goring 19,
I love that lake.
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I feel so nostalgic
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Doan showed leadership. Give the Coyotes credit. They believe in each other. Where has our leadership been? Verbata is clutch. He’s a 30 goal scorer. Richards is supposed to be clutch. He has one goal in 24 games. Something is seriously foul. GET THEE TO A NUNERY!!!!!!
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Mikey J. Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:09 pm
@Bonvivant, Doan is the complete player.
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Bonvivant Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:11 pm
@Mikey J., It is difficult to admit after he dismantled us but he is worthy of praise.
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Mikey J. Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:13 pm
@Bonvivant, Yea sir he was. Almost like the video game.
mash-ola Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:13 pm
@Mikey J., Again, hindsight is 20/20, but instead of drafting Shane Doan at #7 overall, Daymond Langkow at #5 overall, Jarome Iginla at #11, The Kings, true to form, draft defenseman AKI BERG at #3….
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Mikey J. Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:15 pm
@mash-ola, Must have been the blonde hair. LOL
KingMe20 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:19 pm
@mash-ola,
Swing and miss indeed. I hadn’t revisited that draft in quite some time.
Kenny44 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 11:08 pm
@mash-ola, He does have a great John Houseman name: Aki Berrrggghhhhh
JD Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 11:37 pm
@mash-ola, Go kings
Eldoret Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:09 pm
@Bonvivant, The Kings have it in their heads that they can’t come back. They either have to get a lead and hold on for dear life, or lose. If they get down by a goal, they know it’s game. It’s happened far too many times for them to think otherwise.
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Bonvivant Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:12 pm
@Eldoret, Maybe they don’t need Nash but they need a complete psychological breakdown.
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vplaza Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:55 pm
@Bonvivant,
Doan likes playing against the Kings. He always seems to be up for them.
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Root canal > Being a Kings fan this year.
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Roger Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 10:17 pm
@KingMe20, Can I have that stuff that numbs me now?
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Kings turn yet another 30 goal scorer into a complete mess.
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408kingsfan Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:17 pm
@kingszzz,
If we get Nash he will meet the same fate
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This team is a freakin joke, I can’t believe we suck so bad.
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SO even when we score we lose? I think Quick is drained… Kopi looks tired as well, We are in a bad place..
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KingMe20 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:12 pm
@pr0cess,
Yeah, that’s my conclusion too. The kid needs a night off. I’m pretty sure Bernier will play tomorrow. Maybe even this weekend too.
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JD Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 11:49 pm
@pr0cess, This is the third in a row now, quick wears down!!! with a backup like bernier there’s no need to play quick EVERY game, I thought TM was bad, but this farmer we have now is even worse, give quick a break, it’s not that hard
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Can we kidnap Detroit’s GM?
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Jack the Lad Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:12 pm
@kingszzz, And Phoenix’s coach, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!
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Bonvivant Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:15 pm
@kingszzz, Really. Holland is a freakin genius. 21 years in the playoffs. 23 wins at home. Datsuyk was drafted in the 3rd round. Zetterberg was drafted in, I believe, the 2nd round. Lidstrom is 42 or 43 years old and is going to win the norris trophy…AGAIN. They rail off 7wins with McDonald in net. You’re damn right we’d better kidnap the guy.
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kingszzz Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:18 pm
@Bonvivant, they are the envy of the league. Helps when the Owners care as well. Like Detroit’s owners do.
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Bonvivant Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:22 pm
@kingszzz, Illitch I think is the founder of Roundtable Pizza. Anschutz is like an Eli Broad or something. Big realesate guy. Who would you rather have owning your team? I think I’d rather have the Pizza guy rather than some stuffed shirt realestate developer.
bmova Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:22 pm
@Bonvivant, Zetterberg was actually drafted in the 7th round!
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Bonvivant Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:23 pm
@bmova, you’re right. I stand corrected. Even more amazing…..when you think about it.
bmova Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:23 pm
@Bonvivant, And Datsyuk in the 6th!
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Bonvivant Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:26 pm
@bmova, I think my point has been made even with some discrepancies.
like last year in playoff… home game against SJ… they blew 4-0 lead
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Regardless of the fact of what happened tonight, I hope the 4 goals is a harbinger to come. i know our defense and Quicker is not going to play like this all the time. Tonight was an anomaly in terms of our defense and Quick. I am hoping the offense continues while the defense gets back to normal.
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goldielocks Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:22 pm
@Jeff_R,
Our Ds were doing great job but the defensive coverage by some forwards were blown, turnovers, weak around the board, miss communication with Ds … Clifford, Richardson, Lokti are guilty party. I have no confidence in Sutter’s use of players at this point.
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brian spain Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:29 pm
@Jeff_R, They scored four goals against Dallas, then came home and were shut out 1 to 0 two games in a row. Don’t get your hopes up my man.
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freezer flatten Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:49 pm
@Jeff_R, look for no goals tomorrow night.
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 12:16 am
@freezer flatten, I am thinking more about the 5-4 SO loss to Dallas in January where they went to Calgary in the net game and won 4-1. That is where my hope is coming from. Believe me after most of this season the way it has gone, I don’t get my hopes up. However I do believ that the tide is turning and after the trade deadline, no matter who we get, this will be a different team. I don’t get my hopes up. i know we can just as easily score 5 goals and also no goals.
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I think we should trade Dean for a real GM that can make SOUND hockey trades! My biggest fear is that he will give away the farm to try to save his butt before the trade deadline!
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Southbayphil Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:32 pm
@Michael, I fear the same thing!
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Roger Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 10:19 pm
@Michael, Me too
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JD Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 12:08 am
@Michael, Yep
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 12:17 am
@Michael, What trades has Dean made that wasn’t sound?
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I just had a flashback of last season’s playoff game 3. Still sends shivers down my spine.
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Bonvivant Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:16 pm
@Superpartyrobot, You had to go there….shame on you…
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Hey Rich! Can I purchase a Banner Ad on here for anti depressants??
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jack Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:17 pm
@kingszzz, LOL!!
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pnm Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:20 pm
@kingszzz, LOL! Thanks for the laugh before I signed off of here. Priceless post!
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I hear there are job openings as golf caddies for the Kings players in the early spring, and they tip good too.
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Roger Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 10:20 pm
@408kingsfan, Its called tip a King
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Forget the playoffs. This team has no idea what they are doing. That,was sad. Goodnight everyone
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Bonvivant Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:16 pm
@OC Hip Check, I fell off my chair and hit my head after this debacle and I don;t know what I’m doing.
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Harty Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:17 pm
@OC Hip Check, enjoy your year OC talk to you in 2012/13 year
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This just in, the fat lady is starting to sing, and Elvis has left the building.
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Mikey J. Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:22 pm
@John Roy Morgan, On the bright side, the others teams lost and we gave up only 1 to Phoenix.
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I hope Deanos alarm doesn’t go off on trade deadline day and he sleeps in till say 1 or 2 p.m.
I’m terrified of the desperate moves he might make to save his ass.
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KingMe20 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:20 pm
@Jack the Lad,
Kopitar for Scott Gomez.
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Roger Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 10:21 pm
@KingMe20, Kopi for Lunquist
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The Kings looked very slow and out of shape…especially in the 3rd and OT…and why does JJ shoot in the SO? Isn’t Stoll one of our best? SO logic is wacky…
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Gary Livingston Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:22 pm
@Voice Of Reason,
JJ has been great in the past during the shoot out.
Stoll hasn’t potted one this year has he?
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New Coach, New Players, get ready Kings Fans because its coming again, and again and again, and again….And that Ducks Victory in the Stanley Cup Still hurts,but I still stick with these guys, maybe someday the kings organization, Players, Coaches can Stick with there fans….
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Hush little Kingies don’t say a word, Deano’s gonna buy you a winger terd. And if that winger terd don’t score, Deano’s gonna get one who’s head is sore.
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Heshootshescores Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:24 pm
@kingszzz, Very Well Said BRAVO!!!
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xeropoint Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:30 pm
@kingszzz, LMAO
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jack Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 10:29 pm
@kingszzz, Priceless!!
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Chucker Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:50 am
@kingszzz, hahahahahaha!!!!!!!
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Kissmyblarneystones Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 3:05 pm
@kingszzz,
World Class!!!!
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Not sure why Richards is in the shootout, his career percentage isnt very good.
I know there are a lot of Clifford fans here but, really, the kid has little offensive sense and today showed little hockey sense in general. Two silly penalties late in a 1-goal game. And whatever you think of the ref not calling that last penalty, Cliffy followed thru with his elbow into the guys head; if he’s just kept that down he’d have been fine. Stupid and dangerous play. Added to his giveaway on the 3rd goal, it was one BAD night for him.
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Roger Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 10:23 pm
@bbb7, I know Quick or Bernier should be in the shootout to throw the other team off
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OK, guys…Its hard to blame the whole team when most of the goals are softies…Most of you were posting that we should go for broke and let JQ take care of his end…well, they kind of did tonite, but JQ didnt take care of his end.
If JQ stops a couple that he definitely should have, we win this game.
What does dissapoint me is when we are on top, the next period we always start flat, and the coaches cant seem to get the team’s reins and make them come out swinging. This team is ridiculously passive-aggressive.
But if they keep playing like tonite, they will learn to deal with the style and keep up the speed…Phoenix players were much faster at the end..
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Seattlekingsfan Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:27 pm
@jack, Passive-Aggressive…describes Doughty pretty well I think. Don’t like his care free attitude in the locker room and on the bench. Maybe it’s rubbing off on the team…would rather see him traded than JJ.
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jack Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:31 pm
@Seattlekingsfan, oh, I agree…I have nothing against him, I just fail to see his value. Who cares about an upside years from now. No one knows what kind of team will comprise the Kings..so how do we know DD will fluorish anyway..
When he was absent, we played just as well defensively. and for a lot less money!
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wannabeking Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:29 pm
@jack, they (coaches) obviously got to know that they are gonna make a run at us in the 2nd period but we came out flatter than a Penner pancake. We were flat footed, took penalties and got steam rolled. The first goal by Vrbata was a gimme. Sutter should’ve been yelling at the team to get their smug heads out of their rears.
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jack Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:32 pm
@wannabeking, I hate the demeanor of our coaching staff…they act like they are coaching Cricket or something in the english countryside.
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Roger Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 10:24 pm
@wannabeking, Yeah he should have used his time out and chewed some ass
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xeropoint Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:32 pm
@jack, This is a mental problem with this group of players. They can’t deal with success OR failure.
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Is it just a coincidence that the Defense and Quick have poor games on the same night, you know maybe Quick is more defense dependent than we let on as in we give him too much credit and not enough to our defense? Maybe Quick is the inverse LA player, as in better in LA and as soon as he leaves he’ll suck.
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dahack11 Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:29 pm
@DEH, ya think?
I, for one, always have…..
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DEH Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:33 pm
@dahack11, you know Quick might not be so untradable, especially if it’s to get at least 1 top 6 forward. Everyone keeps begging for DL to make a trade, I wouldn’t be surprised if he includes Quick for a Nash deal to send a message, remember this is DL we’re talking about. Unlike other deadlines, his job is on the line and he might be desperate.
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Hockeysureshot Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:30 pm
@DEH, I think Quick deserves to have ONE bad game.
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DEH Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:37 pm
@Hockeysureshot, Well he had a bad game because his defense wasn’t there to support him like all of his good games. All I’m saying is a lot of Quick’s success is due to our defensive system. I’m not blaming Quick for the lose, just pointing out that people place Quick too high on the pedestal and give him too much credit when we’re close and too much blame when we give up 3+ goals.
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 12:21 am
@DEH, While defensively we didn’t play that great from the 2nd period on, Quick should of had the Coyotes 4th goal. Yes Clifford was wrong for taking that penalty but Vrbatas goal should not have gone in. As for Quick there is no way Dean is going to trade him. He knows how hard the Kings had goalie wise until we settled on Quick, he is not going to let him go. Bernier is a different story however.
Roger Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 10:25 pm
@DEH, Great question but I think Quick saves us alot.
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Okay 2 words!
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DEH Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:26 pm
@Bowtie SilverBlack, well ****?
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Heshootshescores Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:32 pm
@Bowtie SilverBlack, 3 WORDS- DE BAC LE
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I’ve been a fan of the Kings since 1967, yes 45 years. I’ve never so disappointed in the Kings until this year. This year has been truly a disaster. Dean Lombardi has said “wear the tattoo on your ass.” But what has that accomplished? Nothing! I’ve been a supporter of Lombardi, but no more.I just can’t stand it any more. This team has no heart & no soul. It’s time to clean house starting with Lombardi & and on down the line. I want to see the Kings win a Stanley Cup, but I don’t think I ever will. I don’t think I have enough time left. I’m tired of supporting this team.
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freezer flatten Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:54 pm
@jpuckster, that is a right on statement. i have been a fan for 45 years too and just cannot take it anymore.
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Roger Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 10:27 pm
@jpuckster, I think the best thing is if we dont make the playoffs. New Gm, No Kompon, New coach etc
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Hey,DL–hear that clock ticking? It’s not measuring the time left before the trade deadline. Start packing up your desk!
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Simmonds tied the game up with 15 seconds by driving to the net for his 22nd goal…….
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Can someone please explain to me how 2 of our 3 SO shooters go wide? You’re telling me that you can’t even get your shot ON NET in a shootout?!?!?!? Sorry but that’s embarrassing. All I ever seem to hear lately is “shoots wide” or “he missed the net”. It’s getting really tired.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:34 pm
@SpencerMaze, Richards shot got saved but Smith so it didnt got shot wide..It would of went in if Smith didnt save it..
JJ he always shoots wide
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Roger Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 10:29 pm
@SpencerMaze, I dont think we could score on a empty net
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It doesn’t matter who the Kings get in a trade, they will come here and suck, and the players we trade away will score like crazy. If Simmonds were here he’d have 5 goals but in Philly he has 21, even Schenn has 8 over in Philly and he’s been injured half the year.
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DEH Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:39 pm
@Mike Kamins, Quick is the inverse LA Kings player, trade him! Maybe the opposite will happen?
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freezer flatten Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:56 pm
@Mike Kamins, did anyone notice that teddy purcell scored tonight. ouch.
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Roger Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 10:30 pm
@freezer flatten, Yeah the only solice was it was against the quacks
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“Los Angeles called again” Cancer Man : I dont care how many times they call……..Los Angeles will NEVER win the Stanley Cup!
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Best to hope for is get a new GM, who doesn’t go “Way off the board” to select Hickey with the #4 pick, and hope that we finish below Columbus so we can finally select someone who has all star potential
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This is a defeated team in general. Seems like no one other than Quick and Mitchell want to be playing for Los Angeles in a playoff push.
At this point anyone is expendable. Kopitar and Doughty included.
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jonsey Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:46 pm
@ShuttleBut, I agree. ANYONE is ALWAYS tradeable.
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 12:27 am
@ShuttleBut, I can see Kopi getting traded but not Doughty. No way in hell do you trade a player the caliber of Doughty. It is a lot easier to find a #1 center then it is to find a top norris trophy once in a generation talent like Doughty. Yes he isn’t playing as well as he did 2 years ago, but that isn’t surprising knowing that almost all defenseman don’t come into there own until they at least 25.
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dannybizzler Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 2:33 pm
@Jeff_R, doughty is way over rated, the kings would do just fine without him. so wish DL would have told him to pound sand and invested in a top line sniper
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5 shots in the last 25 minutes and 14 penalty minutes in the 3rd period….that’s how you win game!!!!!
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Can the team bring in Anthony Robbins again for some therapy?
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Good teams find ways to win. Bad teams find ways to lose. Go figure which type of team this team is.
In a “big game” no less, they demonstrate the “lose from way ahead” way of losing.
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Can someone pls tell me about the CULTURE we as a organization are supposed to have?
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freezer flatten Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 9:57 pm
@Gmo, what?
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Get read of DL,Kompot & DS along with 5-6 not performing good hockey players.DS is responsible for this game.
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I would say it is obvious that this team has enough talent to win, the question is whether anyone can motivate or keep them focused. I don’t think I have seen them play a full 60 min this season, they lose focus and make stupid mistakes. They play a good period and then disappear like they did in the 2nd tonight. It is sad that it takes someone to motivate them, it just indicates that they don’t have enough team leadership! Maybe they don’t just need a goal scorer, maybe they need a leader that the rest of team respects! Everyone talks about getting rid of DL, but what about player leadership and someone who is willing to get in the other guys faces when they make inexcusable mistakes.
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Wayne Simmons having 22 goals should be the disgrace of this team and the embarrasement of management. Kopitar has 16? Are you effing kidding me?
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E-Dog Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:24 am
@TiredOfIt,
Goes back to the system the Kings play. Nothing has really changed significantly from Terry Murray to Darryl Sutter. There are some little things that are different, but overall it’s the same system. The coaches need to figure out how to let the players have more freedom to be creative on the ice, while maintaining a strong defensive presence. If that means sacrificing some defensive stats so be it. It’s to much pressure on the players to play the current style. Not just on Quick, but the skaters too. You can see it when it’s a real tight game and the other team scores, the whole Kings team gets discouraged. Other teams like Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia, etc. don’t let that bother them because they know they can get that goal right back. The Kings seem almost defeated. To many 1-0, 2-1 games really starts messing with the head of the players.
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Just helping the 1000
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nice coaching. now we all have bitter-beer-face.
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