Tonight’s senior referee, Dennis LaRue, is the same as last night in Phoenix. Chances are, he won’t get a hug from Darryl Sutter after last night’s call on Kyle Clifford. Can the Kings bounce back? All the action is on NBC Sports Network and on 1150-AM and affiliates, with all the game updates here as well…
THIRD PERIOD
In goal: It’s still Bernier vs. Varlamov.
Avalanche 4, Kings 1: The Kings got on the scoreboard at the 4:35 mark of the third period. Mike Richards won an offensive-zone faceoff back to Drew Doughty, who steadied the puck and drifted toward the middle of the blue line. Doughty then fired a shot through traffic that beat Varlamov. Doughty initially got credit for the goal. During the third period, it was changed to Brown, but after the game it was changed back to Doughty.
SECOND PERIOD
In goal: Jonathan Bernier has replaced Jonathan Quick for the Kings, against Semyon Varlamov.
Avalanche 4, Kings 0: Bernier fared well at the start of the period, but it didn’t spark the Kings much, as the Avalanche took a four-goal lead with 7:15 remaining in the period. The Avalanche crashed the net, and Paul Stastny scored on a rebound with assists to Gabriel Landeskog and Matt Duchene.
End of period: The Kings outshot the Avalanche 14-11 in the period. The Kings went 0-for-2 on the power play and 1-for-1 on the penalty kill. Early in the period, Varlamov made an excellent glove save on Dwight King. Later, Varlamov stopped Anze Kopitar’s shorthanded chance. Otherwise, the Kings offered little.
FIRST PERIOD
Officials: Dennis LaRue, Brian Pochmara (referees); Don Henderson, Mark Wheler (linesmen).
Lineup: Davis Drewiske, Dustin Penner and Kevin Westgarth are the Kings’ healthy scratches. The Kings are using lines of Richards-Kopitar-Williams, King-Stoll-Brown, Richardson-Loktionov-Lewis, Clifford-Fraser-Nolan.
In goal: It’s the Kings’ Jonathan Quick against the Avalanche’s Semyon Varlamov.
Avalanche 1, Kings 0: Colorado took the lead 7:04 into the game. The Avalanche controlled the puck in the corner before Mark Olver found a bit of open space in the left circle. Olver took a short pass from David Jones and ripped a shot that beat Quick short-side, over the shoulder. Daniel Winnik also got an assist.
Avalanche 2, Kings 0: Paul Stastny gave the Avalanche a two-goal lead with 6:54 remaining in the period, after a bad turnover. Kyle Clifford held the puck deep in the Kings’ zone and tried to push it behind the net, but put it directly onto the stick of Stastny, who cut to the front of the net and scored on a wraparound for an unassisted goal.
Avalanche 3, Kings 0: Colorado took a three-goal lead with 2:38 remaining in the period. Off a defensive-zone faceoff win, the Avalanche started a 3-on-2 break. Ryan O’Reilly took the puck wide left and shot, and Jay McClement got a deflection as the puck glided past Quick. Chuck Kobasew also got an assist.
End of period: The Avalanche outshot the Kings 11-10 in the period. The Kings went 0-for-1 on the power play and did not face a penalty kill. The Kings have now been outscored 7-1 in the last three periods (not including last night’s shootout).
King’s play like you care…
Stop getting frazzled…
I don’t remember such a mentally fragile team..
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adanac Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:53 pm
@SLIM, There is something wrong with this team and it’s not coaching or DL. I look at not only effort but the attitude expressed on their faces. Something is very wrong with Kopitar, Richards, Brown. I just wish there was a rule that you could only pay a player by the season. I remender when Kofax and Drysdale of the Dodgers went on strike together to receive 100m per year while at the same time I was stuggling to survive on 25m per. I gave up on basketball because of Kobi and the rediculous saleries and now I feel the same about hockey. Growing up in Canada I found a way to pay to see the Canucks, Seattle Ironmen. New Westminter Royals etc: The players knew they would not make the NHL but for little pay they gave it all. I am disgusted with what a player is paid today and the aroggant attitude — They make it clear — I have enough money. so back off —! Goodby Kings!
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adanac Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:57 pm
Sorry for how I spelled you name Mr. Koufax and know my m will learn how to spell arrogant!! But you know my meaning.
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Andrew Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:05 pm
@SLIM, Watching the Kings is like watching someone you care about die slowly!!
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adanac Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:12 pm
@Andrew, Yah, and it hurts when you know they are paid too much and the winning for pride is gone. Where are you Gordie Howe???
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No Bernier eh?
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Csaba Bhody Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:10 pm
@Cruiznblue, but why?
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KINGCANADA87 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:16 pm
@Cruiznblue, I think two reasons:
He’s part of every possible trade scenario DL has going on right now, so why risk either a) he gets hurt or b) he gets lit up and his value goes down.
It’s kind of like how Stevie Y sat Kubina until a trade was made.
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Just watched bob mckenzie on nbc sports say nash wouldn’t want to come to LA because they aren’t a definite playoff team long term. Excuse me?? He’d prefer san jose? Please. Damn Canadian media guys think they know everything
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neil Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:54 pm
@klong, Makes sense..Nash wants a chance to be in the playoffs and win a cup…The Kings are a long way from the cup with or without Nash….
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SLIM Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:55 pm
@klong,
I watched it to.and he said a lot more
than that..Thorton good friends and more..
That’s what you get when you invent the game..
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Duncanz Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:59 pm
@SLIM, … Standing on guard… good man..
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klong Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:02 pm
@SLIM,
Any deal involving Nash would have to take into account the future. He is signed for awhile. In my opinion the Kings have more talent to offer for Nash and a better long term outlook.
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mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:50 pm
@klong, with all due respect, that is your opinion. Right now, the Kings don’t look attractive to anyone.
mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:48 pm
@SLIM, so klong is putting his own spin on the story, eh??? Damned West-Coast bias!
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g smith86 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:58 pm
@klong, he said this year…or at least that is what he inferred…But, he also said that plan B for the Kings would be Carter…so we offer a bunch of talent to columbus and Nash goes somewhere else and then Columbus wants the same back for Carter…I said it before, the Kings are in no condition to bargain…they hold absolutely no cards in this game
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KINGCANADA87 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:14 pm
@klong, Hate to say it, but Bob McKenzie is the Godfather of the NHL Insider. Every writer/editor/commentator, even players concede to the fact. Its best exemplified on twitter. every beat reporter for their own team retweets what Bob says.
Nash won’t come to LA or else this deal would have already be done. Cue up Carter or a player out of Buffalo – thats the consensus up here North, but hey stranger things have happened?
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Canadian King Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:30 pm
@KINGCANADA87, Yep you know it brother!
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mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:47 pm
@klong, I hate to break it to you, but the Kings don’t quite have the resume that the Sharks do when it comes to being a perennial playoff contender. You call two first round exits after almost a decade without making the playoffs a strong point for the Kings???
This team will be very lucky to make the playoffs at this point. Like the Minnesota Wild, this team is in a freefall.
If I were Nash, I’d probably choose SJS over LA, and I’m a Kings fan for chrissakes!
No Canadian/East Coast bias here… It’s simply the facts.
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adanac Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:14 pm
@klong, Hey!! We taught you how to play the game.
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TiredOfIt Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:59 pm
@klong, Why would ANYBODY want to come to this crapper of a team eh?
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furrylats Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 11:54 pm
to develop a two-way game? knock down your points total? have good compete?
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If Quick has a bad game this blog will blow up….If Quick has a good game then everyone will say that DS knows what he is doing……..I like having Quick in…He needs to get that bad feeling out of his sytem from last night!!!.and QUICKly!!!!
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:02 pm
@neil, And if Bernier had started and had a bad game this blog would blow up. DS can’t win either way. Just be happy if we win regardless of who plays.
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TiredOfIt Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 11:01 pm
@Jeff_R, Well, we didn’t win…and buddy….this blog should blow up after a loss, especially after the forth loss in a row…they stink and all NHL experts agree…sorry
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Maybe Sutter can order the players off the bench and throw it on the ice, does anyone remember who did that?
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5 4 Fighting Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:00 pm
@408kingsfan, I remember Tom Webster used to throw sticks on the ice
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Deadendcruiser Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:16 pm
@5 4 Fighting, Lol! Yes! And Webster got suspended for hitting the ref in the foot!
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Go Quick!
You are the best in the league, and even if you have to drag many doubting Kingsfans along for the ride, I’m confident the rest of the league will acknowlege it tonight.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:05 pm
@Dominick, Wanna see him rip the crown off of Lundquist’s head, and put it where it belongs
(figuratively speaking, of course)
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Dominick Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:08 pm
@Duncanz, Quick for Vezina, and hopefully Kingsfans will finally stop pointing the finger at him and complaining.
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Kings 3-1
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Dominick Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:02 pm
@King4Life, 4-1.
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:18 pm
@Dominick, 5-1
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mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:52 pm
@King4Life, Hope you didn’t be the farm on this one!
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We haven’t beat this team this year…
YET…We need a to show up big time..
Watch out for Landeskog.
And Duschene is back..
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I don’t understand why Quick is playing instead of Bernier. Makes no sense to me at all. Quick can’t play every game, even he needs some rest.
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:04 pm
@CB14, Well on the other side Bernier hasn’t played in forever he might be rusty.
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CB14 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:06 pm
@Jeff_R, So Bernier should never play then?
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:17 pm
@CB14, I am just playing devils advocate. I thought Bernier should start tonight myself.
CB14 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:21 pm
@CB14, I know, i just don’t know what Sutter has against Bernier.
I think Bernier should have gotten the start not because I think he won’t play well ( he most likely will) but because I think he could use a mental break
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CB14 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:03 pm
@g smith86, Exactly
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Kick some butt tonight Kings!
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I really hope we’re not trying Richards on the wing again. It didn’t work the first time so why will it work this time?
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you know what? they really should try to find a way to get Quick MORE minutes…
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vplaza Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:04 pm
@Shuchuk,
Need more overtime and shootouts
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:05 pm
@vplaza, Maybe they could use Bernier in goal and Quick on wing!!!!!
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:06 pm
@Jeff_R, Richardson said Quick skates faster then him, when Quick hurriedly skated down when Smith tackled Kopi.
vplaza Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:06 pm
@Jeff_R,
Now there’s an idea!
SLIM Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:09 pm
@Shuchuk,
I hear he is the flight attendant on all flights..
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Kings hold a playoff spot right now. Let’s not give it up again!!!!!
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3-2
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Downie, great pickup.
But their ‘D’ looks weak.
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4-1 Kings. Quick will be back, strong as ever.
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King John Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:10 pm
@Michael J., wow, just the opposite happened!
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You know this was Quick’s decision. He’s a competitor and has something to prove. I guarantee he went to Sutter and said he wants the nod.
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Bernie is sitting because if he gets hurt we lose are best chip
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I think that the Kings still need some cooking….It was probably too early to say The Time is Now. It wont be time until they can win many games not playing their best hockey…If they need to be ON 100% to eek out wins, that means that they are not ready.
Some teams mature faster than others…
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“We won’t get fooled again”..
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Someone wanna let me know why Quick is playing? O_O
btw vote for my tattoo for the Ink at the Rink contest! Mine is the 4th one and my name is Sebastian Swisher! Thanks!
http://kings.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=67487
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:14 pm
@Subby, Because this isn’t baseball…
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WOW, i can get the radio feed in canada , will have to do til tsn2 finishes with piston/raptors
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C’mon Clifford..Hit someone..
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Game already sucks. No Bob and Jim and the NBC audio signal is messed up (sounds like they are talking underwater).
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SLIM Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:15 pm
@DesertKing,
Which is weird cause they are a mile high..
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DesertKing Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:17 pm
@SLIM,
Garble garble gasp garble gasp!
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:15 pm
@DesertKing, I thought I was the only one who had that problem, with the signal.
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petemagoop Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:17 pm
@Jeff_R, http://kings.nhl.com/club/RadioPlayer.htm?id=2011020898
i’m listening to this feed, sounds good
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Duncanz Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:18 pm
@DesertKing, Sounds fine right here
… but I’m living in Atlantis..
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Nice Stoll…good spot to be at!!
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score 4 goals…change the first line…..
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CB14 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:19 pm
@neil, Allow 4 goals, play him again the next night.
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neil Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:46 pm
@CB14, allow three goals …leave him in…
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Kopitar, Richards, and Williams…
Finally putting Kopi on the wing since he doesn’t go to the middle.
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http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/20/kings-richards-on-carter-trade-rumors-i-talk-to-him-probably-three-or-four-times-a-week/
I guess they did party together :O
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Crap
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game over?
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Gmo Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:23 pm
@petemagoop,
Don’t want to sound negative but in afraid you could be right .
Why why why
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mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:34 pm
@petemagoop, IT’S OVAH!
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wow
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That is why Martinez will be traded and Voynov will come back.
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KingsFanintheD Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:41 pm
@Jeff_R, can’t blame that on Martinez
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Damn, that was the kind of sniper shot we need.
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Beaten again on the near post? Why leave any room whatsoever there? if they need to beat you, let them throw the puck the long way/
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3rd line in D-zone = trouble. How many times do I have to say it?
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Dominick Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:22 pm
@goldielocks, That was the first shift where the Kings players had no idea who to cover.
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Pull Quick…I thought that might get some reaction..
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DesertKing Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:24 pm
@SLIM,
San Diego, Powy, Encnitas, reaction! I want to talk sports with you!
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mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:54 pm
@DesertKing, Is Quacksaw still on the air??? We don’t get him anymore in the L.A. area… Do they still have the Nifty 750 anymore, cos I know there’s no more Mighty 690…
GOOD NIGHT NOW!
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Here we go again
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Quick gets pulled by start of 2nd
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That Avs shift was the first shift where they had a forecheck, and that Kings line looked totally lost.
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Why are my comments being removed???
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Rich Hammond Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:23 pm
Rules are posted to the right, as they have been since Oct. 1, 2009. One of them deals with multiple user names. Thanks.
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Where the heck is the trailer when entering their zone?
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Well, I know what I’m not watching when I get home!
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Same refs as last night..Go figure…
They will give us some PP’s..
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Lock-chan-nov…
haha.
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I have a bad feeling already…..
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SLIM Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:28 pm
@King Alex,
Take a Tums
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They look off. Not physical, not meshing, I have seen 5 passes already go right by the intended player or pass to no one. I hope Quick doesn’t lose his confidence.
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Those avs play by play commentators are AWEFUL
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:27 pm
@Gmo, There not the Avs guys. They are NBC Sports/Versus guys.
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Gmo Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:29 pm
@Jeff_R,
Oh thanks, still AWEFUL lol
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mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:37 pm
@Gmo, Dave Strader and Brian Engblom? Regardless, who cares if you don’t have Uncle Bob and Uncle Jimmy sugar-coating a loss with homerisms… The game is still on the ice. What, do you want every broadcast to kiss the fans/team’s buts about how good the Kings are or how awful the other team is???
Seriously, I just don’t get fans’ disdain for broadcasts if it’s not their own homer announcers? It makes no sense? I think Strader and Engblom do a great job in my opinion.
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mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:38 pm
@mash-ola, butts, even…
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I miss Frolov’s cycling!
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poor move by Sutter to start Quick tonite. Never play Goalies on back to back nights, cardinal rule.
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KingsFanintheD Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:42 pm
@puck73, wings howard was successful on back 2 back nites earlier
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oops
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Told ya so … 3rd line AGAIN!
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Crap again. Game over
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mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:38 pm
@CB14, It’s OVAH! Say goodnight, Gracie…
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Oh Cliffy..Can’t do that..
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Oh Cliffy . . . . that hurt.
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Clifford…
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Loktis line not doing well defensively.
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goldielocks Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:32 pm
@Jeff_R,
They are the line spends lots of time in D-zone cause they cant get the puck out. Still DS using them cause they WORK HARD! Screw this coach.
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Game over again.
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Game over????
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CB14 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:30 pm
@King Alex, No need for the question marks.
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Nice pass Clifford.
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Pull Quick. He doesn’t let goals in like that. Something isnt right.
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KDinUT Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:30 pm
@ChristianB, What??? That was all on Clifford. Period.
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Decker Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:32 pm
@ChristianB, can’t blame any part of that goal on Quick. 100% Cliffy!
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Now does anyone believe me about cliffod?
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WTF did he go backwards behind the net?? he had open room towards the blue line?
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Quick not looking too good.
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Wheels off..
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Yup.
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Game over
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Clifford was responsible for that goal yesterday too -_- where he stopped on the boards and waited for the D to get it. Disappointed.
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KingsGuy Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:31 pm
@Subby, yup. Time for pine
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Never mind Rick Nash, By five days from now, we could be sellers. (However, I feel better here than I would up 3-0, and how sad is that?)
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mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:55 pm
@Mel Powell, Sad, but true… SELL SELL SELL…
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mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:56 pm
@mash-ola, And what’s worse, I wouldn’t be shocked at all if the Ducks past the Kings… from, what 15 pts ahead to a very small three wins/six points… sigh…
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mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:57 pm
@mash-ola, passed, even.
Way to go Sutter, this is on you.
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I bet we get the Quote “We need to play a ful 60 “
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King Alex Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:31 pm
@rsoscia, Even money we get the famous “it is what it is” quote too!
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Game, season, and DL’s tenure in LA over.
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Nice pass Cliffy. He really should get an assist on that one.
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Another nice play by Clifford. Amazing. Sit his a– on the bench.
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CLIFFORD IS SOOOOO BADDDDD. Like I keep saying, HE NEEDS TO GO. Send him down or trade him. Get rid of him, how is this guy on an NHL roster. PATHETIC.
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Same old story..
Same old song and dance..
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Assist to #13…
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Too bad they didn’t suspend Cliffy
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5 Points Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:43 pm
@Jack the Lad, That is what I thought!
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Kings defensively since the 2nd period last night leaves a lot to be desired.
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Time to bench Clifford !!!!!!!!
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cliffy, cliffy…
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Way to get on the board, Clifford.
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Clifford again turns puck over that leads to goal , WOW.
SUTTER better sit his arse down the same way he sat Penner. Effin unbelievable
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They compete hard…except they compete on a minor league level…even the Avalanche look stellar against this team…blow this thing up..it’s pathetic
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Even on the radio it doesn’t look good.
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Wish DS would of sat Cliffords butt in the locker room after yesterdays diaster. He’s at it again. That guy needs to get benched.
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Gary Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:32 pm
@KC23, Clifford won’t sit because Lombardi is in love with him
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Can the season end already? This team flat out sucks and needs major changes this off-season. Can’t wait for the insider info to start rolling in.
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I kinda just hit me.. this isnt a slump anymore. We simply aren’t a good team.
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HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:41 pm
@jeffreyryan, DUH!!!
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Defense is bad thinking about scoring and who ia getting traded.
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nomadking Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:38 pm
@nomadking, *is
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so why didn’t they start Bernier?
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Let’s trade JB right now, apparently we are going to use Quick every single day
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Gary Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:33 pm
@Happy Lappy, If we trade JB it will haunt us every game for the next 10 seasons.
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Happy Lappy Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:39 pm
@Gary, You mean seeing on the bench for 75 games for next 10 years is going to haunt us. That’ was my point, after last night JB should have played today.
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Happy Lappy Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:50 pm
I think the Kings are playing like they all want out of L.A., I’m sure Richards is missing playing for a team with heart, guts, passion, pride, self-respect, BALLS……Philly!!!
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CB14 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:34 pm
@Happy Lappy, Might as well.
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number 6 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:02 pm
@Happy Lappy,
Is JB still on the roster?
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Dismal…dismal…dismal!
I wrote, yesterday, that Clifford isn’t ready for Prime Time. He needs seasoning.
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Yea a PP…
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Have to score on this PP . . .
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I’m so sad…
I’m gonna eat some worms..
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wannabeking Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:34 pm
@SLIM, I’d be slim too if I was eating worms.
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This is the team LAs been waiting for! Lol
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Gmo Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:35 pm
@Allen Slev,
The time is now !!!!
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Allen Slev Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:39 pm
@Gmo, lol haha SERIOUS HOCKEY! All these slogans and same result year after year lol
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3rd line has gift wrapped 2 strait goals for the Avs. What the hell! did someone put something in their water?
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The Time Is Now…to make some trades and fire some coaches
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RLane420 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:07 pm
@toemas_sandstrom, make that fire the GM
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Of course we didn’t score. What did you expect?
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wannabeking Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:37 pm
@CB14, This sucks but I’m getting used to the pain now.
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I just looked up the word “Inept” …
It says LA Kings..
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mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:00 pm
@SLIM, Nice one, Rodney Dangerfield!
The Kings look old, too.. They look so old that when they passed the cemetary on the way to the rink two guys ran after them with shovels… ((drum roll))
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Even Brian Engblom knows the pp is a joke. The handicap there only pp by taking away the one timer.
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Dang….
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Pride(less), Power(less), Passion(less)…The Time Is (not) Now…. Hey DL, the clock is winding down on you & this season. If any team is willing to hire you again, you better pay better attention to your offense, especially WINGERS!!!
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This isn’t fun anymore
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Hold onto your wigs and keys… Kopi registered a shot!!!!
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I wonder if Sutter regreta agreeing to coming here…Its not like he has many tools, but a younger coach would be more to the challenge. Not so much younger, but maybe someone more dynamic…
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Kevco Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:49 pm
@jack, I’m sure he has no trouble cashing his paycheck.
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See what happens when there’s a trailer coming into the zone?? YOU GET A SCORING CHANCE!
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toemas_sandstrom Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:41 pm
@OscarMollersBeard, Kompon says NO!
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@funking, LOL
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LMAO!
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Maybe our boys can steal a page from the yotes and make a comeback? Yea? Maybe?
Am I allowed ?
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mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:39 pm
@Gmo, uhhh.. no.
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At least it’s close…
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It’s over being over… Pull Quick and let Bernier share in some misery, too!!!
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Again… Why didn’t Bernier start?
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This team has no heart! What a mess. Oh well maybe next year!
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freezer flatten Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:37 pm
@renorick, does sutter ever call a time out?
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we can turn it off now.
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Jeez….Well it happened to us last night. Opposite tonight.
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Now I wish Clifford had gotten suspended…that was terrible, a youth hockey player would’ve made a smarter play than that.
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Time to turn on the Laker game.
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Thank you 3rd line AGAIN!
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CB14 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:43 pm
@goldielocks, It was the 4th line this time.
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Wow, the team has Quit. Nice going Sutter.
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Can we just forfeit? This is embarrassing.
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Soooooo……………………………………………are we sellers now?
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Duncanz Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:47 pm
@Subby, Unfortunately we’ve held off on trading, and right now the scales are precariously balanced !
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Fire Murray!!!
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Gmo Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:41 pm
@Michael J.,
Fire Murray!!!
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DesertKing Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:42 pm
@Gmo,
Murray Fire! ER, sorry, I got excited.
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Like I said in an earlier post today. I have no confidence in this team coming back from any deficit..
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Better to be down 3-0 than ahead 3-0..
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nomadking Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:45 pm
@JackKent Cooke, lmao
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Doesnt Quick usually get those??
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Not looking good, for sure . . . (understatement of the year).
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The question now is, can we catch Columbus for the #1 pick in the draft? Because the playoffs are all but out of the question…Brutal 3-nil…
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he’s going to pull quick next period. bernie.
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Wow, another won face off puck in your net
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Key stone cops routine by Richards, Fraser and Lewis. This is embarrassing. bye bye DL you’re toast.
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KC23 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:41 pm
@KC23, Richards=Richardson
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Anyone have a copy of the 2012 Hockey News Draft Preview issue I can look through for a little while? Thanks.
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Just tuned into the site. Oh, so he started Quick….. again.
Great move by DS. Hey, great news….. Quick is a Robot! Yes, a robot!
Rest…… he doesn’t need no Stinkin Rest!
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Bye, bye, Quick. Bye, bye season. It all ends tonight. Too bad, I had so much hope in September. Now, just sadness.
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Jody Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:36 pm
@Kevco, you’d think richards and gagne were better than simmonds, smyth, and handzus. apparently not. last year we were better than this year. gagne is out, and richards hasn’t been able to play his game since the concussion. meanwhile, simmonds is having a solid year in philadelphia. we need some young players to score and some veterans to step up and deliver. the goalies have done their job (except tonight and last night) and the offense needs to produce.
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No timeout? No goaltending change? Just gonna let the boys sink on their own?
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jack Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:42 pm
@xeropoint, they have no initiative…slow to react, Did I say already that I HATE this coaching staff?
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This is Pathetic. Why is Quick still in the game? Not that they have all been his fault, but Sutter needs to send a message to the team.
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Shuchuk Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:44 pm
@CB14, yeah, like make the whole team skate laps during the entire intermission.
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why the hell is Quick in net tonight after his crap performance last night. HE IS OVERPLAYED, what the point in having a good back up if we don’t use him. Come on Sutter get out of the dark ages man!
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Shuchuk Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:43 pm
@Canadian King, you’re acting like Quick has a history of being overplayed and fading down the stretch….oh, wait….nevermind.
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Goodnight….the fat lady is singing, her voice is carrying through to the post season.
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This looks like the Kings circa 1982-83.
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Shuchuk Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:42 pm
@Jack the Lad, at least they had cool uniforms
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Jack the Lad Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:45 pm
@Shuchuk, True, so true.
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Jody Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:37 pm
@Jack the Lad, it’s been a year and i’m already tired of the pencil-point logo.
Jody Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:38 pm
@Jack the Lad, it’s been so short, and i’m already tired of the pencil-point uniforms.
mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:03 pm
@Jack the Lad, At least that team could score. This year’s team is the most offensively-inept group of underacheivers the Kings have ever had. EVER! And I’ve been watching the Kings since the 70′s…
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OCKingsFan Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 8:54 am
@Jack the Lad, So you’re saying we should make the Stanley Cup Finals in 10 years?
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MVP, MVP!
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Sutter is a duphous….rather make the change early, and risk with change instead of risking with stubborness…
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mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:42 pm
@jack, How Terry Murry-istic is that, eh?
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this just in: your (and mine) Los Angeles Kings have QUIT on the season.
I feel bad for Rich, Foxy & Bob Miller for having to watch this crappola.
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mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:43 pm
@Shuchuk, I think Fox is sipping wine watching Jeopardy, and for Bob, it’s Miller time watching NBA Hoops! If they’re not calling, they’re not watching!
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mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:44 pm
@Shuchuk, But yeah, I agree with you: The Kings have conceded the 2011-2012 Season.
PASSION-PRIDE-SHAME!
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Game…set…match…season. It’s over, folks.
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Well, at least I’m able to stream the Boston/St. Louis game. Helluva game! 3-2 Bruins after two. IF you just can’t take watching the kings piss their season away with dignity, then I suggest you watch the other game as it’s quite exciting!
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It’s really sad how this team is self destructing. No chemistry. Very little hustle. There’s just no evidence that anyone on this team is willing to do what is needed to win the fights for the puck and score a goal. They look demoralized. God I am so sick of this year after year after year.
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jack Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:44 pm
@Jeff, THAT is what Simmonds did…I didnt care one bit how many goals he scored…but you could count on him winning most battles for pucks.
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The only reason I’m still watching this game is out of morbid curiosity. I need to see how bad things are going to get.
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Cry Baby Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:46 pm
@5 4 Fighting, I can’t turn it off either, I want to but I can’t!
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Kevco Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:53 pm
@5 4 Fighting, I’m going to take a nap.
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The thing that hurts the most is how bad the Ducks have been the 1st half of the season and now I see the Ducks in the play offs and the Kings on the outside looking in. I’ll never hear the end of this from my Duck friends.
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Cry Baby Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:44 pm
@rsoscia, You have Duck friends? All my friends are humans or dogs.
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Kingsfanone Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:03 pm
@Cry Baby,
That killed me! Thanx!
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I feel sorry for the kings fan behind their bench.
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Kings are predictable, they are flat footed and just going through the motions.
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Why do we insist on attacking along the boards, ATTACK DOWN THE MIDDLE!!!! Look at all of the AVS goals!! Do that, my god!
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jack Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:46 pm
@DEH, LOL….dont you know that is the way of modern hockey? I read that in a Britannica Encyclopedia.
Maybe they forgot that Simmonds isnt here to win any board battles…
I am sorry, but they are playing Stupid Hockey.
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Nice to see former King Matty Norsteom behind the glass behind Sutter. Maybe he can coach better then aarogant S.O.B.
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“Quick needs more rest for the playoffs!”
What playoffs?
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Gonna be one heck of a intermission in the Kings locker room…..
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MOSH Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:47 pm
@Jeff_R, Sutter must be irate!
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freezer flatten Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:43 pm
@Jeff_R, i dought if sutter raised his voice. my hurt their feelings.
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Should be worth staying with the game just to read the blog.
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Hey dean dont let the door hit ya on the way out pal!
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Mercifully that period is over . . .
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Last night Kings score but D forgets to play, tonight D forgets to play, but same old offense.
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Lewis and Richardson -3 already? Too bad your favorite work hard players is not performing, Mr. Sutter.
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:46 pm
@goldielocks, Richardson was on the ice for a lot of the Sharks goals last year in the playoffs. He isn’t good defensively or else he doesn’t have the help needed to be. He needs to go. Lewis needs to be on the 4th line.
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This is just getting too depressing to watch.
Maybe it is time to start thinking about next year and just clean house.
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OscarMollersBeard Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:46 pm
@anaheimbob, We could pull a Flyers and just redo the makeup of our team..
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Gmo Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:49 pm
@OscarMollersBeard,
Or panthers and look they aren’t doing that bad
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@OscarMollersBeard, is there an echo?
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FIRE TM!!
oh wait..nm…
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No heart, no compete, no finish. Nuthin.
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This team is in serious trouble now. Get your resume ready Lombardi. You’re finished in LA.
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I wasn’t here last night during the first period when the Kings were up 3-0, what was the blog like then last night?
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Duncanz Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:55 pm
@Jeff_R, Incredulous,,
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Cool, NBC just showed the score as 0-0 with 20:00 left in the first. I call do over Mulligan!
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I don’t blame DS or DL at this point. It is clear the players have checked out. I wish they would forfeit and save themselves any further embarrassment.
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SpencerMaze Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:44 pm
@5 4 Fighting, Yea and how in the world can professional players checkout especially when they are technically still in the playoffs!! What a friggin’ joke.
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Wow!!! This is just embarrassing. This team is complete garbage.
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If Sutter doesn’t put Bernier in the second period it would be like two giant middle fingers replacing the King’s logo on the jersey. So far it’s one middle finger with the disillusionment belief that an offensive zone entrance along the boards is going to work.
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Is there really anything more to say
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I’ve said it before DS came and I’ll say it again…Sutter will never work out as a coach in today’s NHL …He hasn’t coached in something like 6 years (before the lockout) and has completely lost touch with the speed and caliber of the game…Starting Quick tonight was a huge mistake..Putting Richards with Kopi & Willains another blunder…What is this guy thinking/
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Roger Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:53 pm
@Jimmyo777, we just need to be confident
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Hey if Phx could come back from down 3 goals then maybe…nevermind I forgot we’re the kings. Down by 3 is impossible to come back from.
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This is a time when the captain and leadership group need to get their act together in the room between periods
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Deke'r Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:50 pm
@5 Points, ….too late….shoulda happened two months ago….
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Horrible Game
Korrible Kings
Why I am not a Pens or Detroit fan !?
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Great, now it won’t be a nail biter. I can just sit back and watch us lose this one straight out.
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g smith86 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:52 pm
@Elijah, it’s just pathetic how much the Avelanche are owning, and I mean owning the Kings! They are faster by far…they are passing the puck and gaining the zone and driving the net and hitting everybody with purpose! They are playing a hard game out there against a team that thought they were having a spa day…the Kings suck! I mean Suck!!! Tell me what UFA would want to come here?..no one..that’s who…if the Sharks get Nash…you can forget about it…game..set and match and turn out the lights the party’s over
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….sorry boys this season is toast….
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I think we are seeing the reincarnation of TM in DS. Of course DL picked the clone. Same overuse of Quick. Cannot believe he is in goal tonight. Remember how he faltered in the past toward the end of past season due to too much work?. Same Jamie Kompon offense. Kopi played the perimeter almost all period except for one very good high slot shot which showed to me he has lost some of the zip on his wrist shot.
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jack Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:51 pm
@Bruin18, Who the hell is Kompon anyway?? is his resume as short as the bus his coaching skill ride??
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poe Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:05 pm
@Bruin18, Murray would not play Ersberg who went to Europe. Sutter will not play Bernier, but instead is burning out Quick. Why is Kompon in charge of offense? and the PP? He is incompetent and inept. Papa Kopitar could do a btter job.
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Im over it. Sutter has no stones. And why the F is Bernier not even good enough to come in now.
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DEH Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:51 pm
@Alanj21, Bernier is sitting back there laughing his @$$ off at that decision.
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C’mon guys..take that frown..
And turn it upside down…
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DesertKing Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:49 pm
@SLIM,
… with a hat trick by Brown. GKG!!! (Lakers are winning)
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mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:05 pm
@SLIM, Grey clouds are gonna clear up…
With sunshine all over the place…
So just put on a happy face!
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We suck!
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Deke'r Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:51 pm
@The Griffster, ….next years slogan?….
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The Griffster Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:08 pm
@Deke’r, good call. Perfect slogan to go with the 40% ticket hike!
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mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:06 pm
@The Griffster, But at least season ticket holders can look forward to their ticket prices being reduced… oh wait… nevermind.
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The Griffster Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:12 pm
@mash-ola, guess we need money to pay a certain 7 million dollar d-man. I’m over it!
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Jeremy Roenick doesnt know crap, thats for sure..
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Jeff Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:54 pm
@jack, JR can go screw himself. He’s a blowhard who loves to hear himself talk. He’s also a complete a-hole- he shows up to training camp after the lockout intentionally out of shape to teach the owners a lesson. The Kings should have withheld his paycheck until he got himself into shape. I have no use for him.
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It WAS a nice day today outside…I work in an office so i didnt get to enjoy it.
luckily for me I am a kings fan….
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5 Points Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:50 pm
@Lake Forest, ha ha…that was good!
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Bernie to start 2nd period?
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Happy Lappy Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:52 pm
@SLIM, too little, too late. JB should have started, but the way their defense is playing, it really doesn’t matter.
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I called it.
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Sutter is going to grind Quick to pulp and then we’ll have nothing left. The 1st period is EXACTLY what’s wrong with this team. Avs finish and Kings don’t!
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What is wrong with Clifford??First he does blindside hits now he pass it to AVs..What going on??
Bernier should of been in net to let Quick have a rest..
3-0 already over
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Ooh No net front presence JR says….
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I hate to say it, but maybe it is time to sit Clifford down. Don’t know where his head has been the last 2 games.
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wannabeking Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:52 pm
@anaheimbob, I’m afraid that is the mental state of most of the team.
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5 Points Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:52 pm
@anaheimbob, Does anyone know if his contract is still 2-way?
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anaheimbob Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:00 pm
@5 Points, Great question. I would think as a sophmore it might still be, but I am not sure.
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what did Shanahan tell the team no more hits we look soft.
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If the refs didnt miss those calls….
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We all drank the kool-aid in September courtesy of Lombardi. Looks like the kool-aid was really Drano. This team is weak, worthless, and gutless. Time for another six year rebuild???
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anaheimbob Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:54 pm
@Jeff, LOL You are exactly right. That is what is making this so difficult to take right now. All those years the Kings were not getting to the playoffs, I was never as disappointed as I am right now.
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Jeff Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:57 pm
@anaheimbob, agreed. This is the most disappointing season that I can remember and I’ve been following these guys since 1968. This is truly a disaster.
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g smith86 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:57 pm
@Jeff, no kidding…here we go all over again…The Kings do not have the size up front to compete in this conference…Nolan and King are a good starting point, but lack the super skill that would seperate them from just average big guys…look at the team they are playing tonight…big wingers, all with speed and size and shots…and they are not even that good…tonight against the Kings they look like stanley cup contenders
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toemas_sandstrom Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:59 pm
@Jeff, Dean “Used Car Salesman” Lombardi sold us a lemon at hockey fest. This Kings team looked road ready and sturdy with that fancy wax job Deano put on it. Then we got on the freeway and our rear tires passed us up in the fast lane…It’s all fun and games until your tires pass you up on the freeway…
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mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:08 pm
@Jeff, mmmmm.. Draino….
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Deke'r Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:17 pm
@Jeff, …personally I didn’t buy it and stated at the start of the season they were a couple of years away yet….now I’m thinkin it may be more…pisser….
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Really???? I paused at 4:33 to do my laundry, And its 3 zip?. OMG. JQ needs a break!!
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1. there’s no way we get Nash
2. even with nash we still would be horrible
3. this isnt a one player issue, this team as a whole is not mentally there and not prepared for the 82 nhl game season, thats why we always do good in the beginning but fall off towards march and april because this team isnt built for that, hence why we always lose in the first round.
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5 Points Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:57 pm
@A-tar, I wonder if it is because it is LA and the players can live in relative anonymity without the massive media focus and pressure to perform. If a top-6 forward goes 20 games without a goal, they can’t walk outside without getting grilled. Here, the media is 1.) uneducated about the game as a whole, with a few exceptions and 2.) This is a 8-10 sport town including the college teams, and the Kings are on the back page.
I hate to admit it, but if I knew my boss wasn’t going to ride me for poor work, I would probably take it easy a few days…its human nature.
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MassFan Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:27 pm
@5 Points, Great point. I was saying the same thing the other day. They couldn’t get away with this crap effort in
Montreal or any Canadian market.
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Oh ya Nash aint the answer.
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anaheimbob Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:55 pm
@HockeyfanB4Gretzky, I am afraid you may be right.
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Ok, who picked the Kings to win? And why?
Mentally fragile? Hell, they REALLY need Tony Robbins.
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Happy Lappy Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:54 pm
@Kingsfanone, and a blankey, a bah bah, and a diaper change!
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Kenny44 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:12 pm
@Kingsfanone, It seems like they’ve been under the care of that psych from The Natural.
“Losing is a disease, as contagious as syphillis.”
And, yes, Kings fans, we’re the ones who’ve been . . .
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Team is broken Quick is Fragile and then 1-0 im sure his mind was spinning, GJ kings you have ruined an amazing goalie.. Will see Bernie but this team is not all there anymore, and i don’t see any answers..
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So how long does it take for a pile of poo to melt thu the ice to the cement below?
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Quick won’t be back in the second. He didn’t want to pull him so close to the end of the period. Still a disaster.
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I’m really looking forward to the price hike for tickets next year. Go Kings Go…..& find some heart & dignity.
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Deke'r Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:59 pm
@King Alex, …..Ducks tix are going down next season…
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number 6 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:03 pm
@Deke’r,
Yeah, the team is going up and the prices down
The Kings are going down and the prices up
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mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:09 pm
@Deke’r, Price freeze, but not going down…
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Anybody who didn’t see this coming the minute DL hired Darryl Sutter, shame on you.
The GM proved he is incapable of producing a winner with that hire.
This team is SUCH a mess it isn’t even funny. One big trade will not help this team, and there is a much higher chance that it will hurt the team.
Save it DL. Just finish out the season, and go your separate way.
I’m not even convinced ownership would bring in a decent hockey mind to handle GM duties.
I’ll never stop rooting for my Kings, but I’ve never been so disappointed. Nor do I have any hope of a bright future.
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Happy Lappy Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:59 pm
@Scot, I am feeling cheated, I want DL outta here before he DOES make another dumb deadline trade. This season is over, save the picks and salary cap for the new GM and you know, wait till next year.
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DEH Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:01 pm
@Scot, I knew it wasn’t a good thing when he traded two of our best wingers for centers, drafted goalie, D, and Centers when we have no wingers in our farm system. With the little amount of PT that Bernier is getting, it will take trading Quick to get any offensive help.
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IS Sutter a candidate for coach of the year?
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DesertKing Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:55 pm
@jack,
In the Ducks pee-wee leagues.
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Let’s face it…it’s over. I’ve followed the Kings for nearly 40 years, and this is the most disappointing season I can recall…mainly because my expectations were so high over the summer. Regrettably, this season isn’t ending with a bang, but a pitiful, pathetic whimper. In February.
Our players simply cannot put the puck in the net. Think about the difference in the team’s record in Shoot Outs from last season to this season. We can’t score uncontested. We’ve completely lost our grinding game. Sure, we pursue the puck into the corners, but we can’t do anything with it once we’ve got it. Possessing neither creativity, nor brute force, we can’t make anything happen on offense.
We were much closer to being a contender for the Cup last season than we are now. And there’s only one person who bears the responsibility for that dismal truth.
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OscarMollersBeard Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:56 pm
@Ron Reynolds, +1
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Roger Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:57 pm
@Ron Reynolds, I coudent wait for the season to begin and now I cant wait for it to be over
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What happened to that fiery coach Sutter? Dude, looks like he’s had a lobotomy. Actually it sort of looks like he is doing a Terry Murray impression. Whom will coach the Kings next season when his buddy DL gets the ax?
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Well at least I have my night back. I’m out!!!!
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LicoriceBiscuit Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:56 pm
@Concussionman02, Indeed.
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i told you guys sutter wasn’t a panacea…over and over again….
and i don’t expect any systems changes down the stretch…
a trade is looking iffy, considering the major cost coming in and going out…even if dl is feeling the heat, it’s going to be hard…i can’t imagine him totally going against his beliefs and selling the farm…literally…to get the so-called player whom are available…if a trade is coming our way in the form of a big name, i think it’s somebody nobody expected to be on the market…
we are in a tough spot…and everyone…from coaches to players to management…is on the hook for this…
you win as a team…
and you lose as a team…
you can’t make any one person, besides the gm, anymore responsible for the way this season has gone….
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:59 pm
@variable, Agreed. Completely.
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Deke'r Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:01 pm
@variable, ….yup…
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mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:10 pm
@variable, me too… Uh… what’s a panacea, anyways??? Is it anything like pancetta? mmmmm.. pancetta….
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CB14 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:10 pm
@variable, I was right there with ya on the Sutter hire. Too bad Dean is still stuck in 2001.
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Kingsfanone Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:19 pm
@CB14,
Agreed
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Roger Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:58 pm
@CB14, What are you talking about THIS IS GREAT new GM, new coach and a new system
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The only question is, why is anyone surpised at this? I know we were ‘hoping’ for something different, but really, nothing this team has done recently pointed to anything else.
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maybe if we finish last we will get a sweet lottery pick……….oh wait we got penner
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DS took over the Calgary job midseason and they missed the playoffs. The next season they made the finals.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:59 pm
@Jeff_R,
Hopefully he doesn’t get a chance next season. It appears that the players hav already tuned him out.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:00 pm
@DesertKing, they not tuning him out..They dont have any heart no believes in them self
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:01 pm
@DesertKing, I don’t think so, but to each there own. Anyway most likely he will be coach next season as he signed a multi year deal. I also don’t think TL would of let DL do that if he had any inkling of firing him after the season. I happen to think the team will be better next season with a full season and training camp with DS.
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King Alex Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:07 pm
@Jeff_R, I hope you are wrong on every level with DL & DS coming back!
Kenny44 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:06 pm
@DesertKing, I get that feeling, too. They’re just bringing nothing, no emotional content.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:59 pm
@Jeff_R, yea great view but am tired of waiting next year then keep on saying next year after next year after next year..
Cup never going to come to LA If they dont believe in them self
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g smith86 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:04 pm
@Jeff_R, That was pre lockout and a long time ago…Ds has changed and so has the league…I liked the shot initial shot in the arm he provided and as with TM, I don’t think he is a bad guy or a bad coach…just not the right coach…At this point…there is no way this team makes the playoffs the way they are playing…Lets start it over…new coach, new GM new approach next year…There is some great talent being wasted on this team and a quick re-tool next year could have this team off and running next year…yep,…i said next year
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Anyone have a copy of the Dodgers pre-season report I can borrow, please?
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5 Points Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:00 pm
@Mel Powell, Yes, it says that James Loney is an excellent driver.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:00 pm
@Mel Powell,
Sorry, left mine in the port-o-toilet at the construction site. They never stock that thing with enough TP!
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Scot Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:07 pm
@DesertKing,
When Pujols slumps this season, I’ll be the guy (on the blog) laughing out loud at the Angels being stuck with that contract for the next 10 years!
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Deke'r Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:04 pm
@Mel Powell, ….think you should look for the Angels report….
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mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:12 pm
@Mel Powell, The O’Malley family has withdrawn from ownership competition. So it’s down to a mere TEN potential owners. GO BLUE!
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this team is a laughing joke…Thanks for all the hopes i had for the off season..Turn to a be the biggest disappointment year..
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mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:12 pm
@KingsFanFTW, I don’t see anyone laughing… only tears. tears of joy that spring is coming soon.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:42 pm
@mash-ola, yea if they can get a heart i would be happy off season but i dont think thye will get a heart
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oh man everybody is going to be antisutter after tonight….im not saying i agree with that either its just seems to me that thats how things work on here…
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LicoriceBiscuit Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:00 pm
@jim, Jim the fingers will be pointing in many directions after back-to-back debacles.
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jack Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:07 pm
@LicoriceBiscuit, well in my eyes, the coaches have to DO something…these guys who you cant understand what they are saying, u cant understand what they are doing, and you dont know what they are thinking…
Its just that most games its like a captain going down with the ship….screw that, do something!!!! This is the F’g NHL…he should be able to react and adapt to whats happening on the ice…I never see any…
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LicoriceBiscuit Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:29 pm
@jack, Right Jack, like I said in an earlier post, he looks lobotomized
pesus Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:47 pm
@jim,
what do you expect? Quick had is worst game of the year then he starts him in a back to back. Thats just flat out bad coaching.
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Thank God for Belvedere
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g smith86 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:42 pm
@LicoriceBiscuit, I thought it was just me, but what is it about this team that makes you want to have a stiff drink?
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If we fail to make the playoffs or get kicked out in the first round, I’m sure DL will sweet talk everyone into believing that everything is good. He’ll come up with some analogy and make some references to baseball and ppl will drink the kool-aid .
DL needs to go. a new vision, direction is needed. This is getting old
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Time to blow up this team. Richards and kopi are a bust. Brown needs to give up the C. DL needs to be fired. Five more years of rebuilding. No player will want to come to this team. Time to start following the Sharks! Total crap!
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A-tar Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:00 pm
@renorick, never thought brown shouldve been the captain anyways
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LicoriceBiscuit Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:03 pm
@renorick, Too many long term contracts in that statement, these are our LA Kings.
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Erik Karlsson earn 1.3 Million this year and has 60 points so far this season !
Drew Doughty has 26 points …. how much he earns ?!
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California Royalty Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:13 pm
@Kurri, Karlsson now is the same as Doughty 2 years ago. He’s on his first contract. He will go through the exact same thing as Doughty.
Doughty isn’t the first player to want a lot of money after his first contract.
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:14 pm
@Kurri, Yea lets see how much he is getting next season. I am sure it would be a lot closer to Doughty then.
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Why on earth did DS start JQ tonight??? Makes no sense whatsoever.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:01 pm
@SpencerMaze, this game not on Quick but which i do agree he deserves to be sitting out for th eteam stop counting on Quick..
Bernier needs to play games too
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Hey, beer face. What does this tell you, Lewis -3…. Martinez, Richardson, Loktionov -2? Please, tell me you understand the numbers.
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Ths shame of it is that if the main quality of the team was fighting along the boards, and grinding, why let go of the best board grinder we had. Now, the best grinder is gone, so there goes away a lot of the pucks going to the front of the net and miscellaneous passes to the middle.
So what do the wonderful coaches do? Still have the team play the same way without recognition that you just lost the grinder.
The played a lot harder and aggressive last year…even without all the scoring they wanted. I would bet that if they kept the team intact from last year (minus Smyth, I guess), they would have been a great team.
I think management has no real deep knowledgeable instincts, and only look at obvious things…which sometimes dont tell the story.
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Ron Reynolds Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:15 pm
@jack,
It’s probably extremely difficult for a GM to essentially do nothing. After all, how does he justify his salary? So he tinkers. It can work out if you’re either very good or very lucky. If you’re just mediocre, however, you end up with the 2011-12 edition of the L.A. Kings.
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Out of sorts, out of confidence, out of synch. Out of luck?
The Kings look like they’ve never played together before. And Colorado continually outnumbers the Kings around the puck.
I guess after all that time keeping the forwards chained to the boards like Mongo and coddling our precious D men, it’s going to be a painful growth process. I think Daddy left the training wheels on too long.
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Daren Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:19 pm
@Kenny44, What is the answer then Kenny44? A candy gram?
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Kenny44 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:35 pm
@Daren, That’s just it. No easy answer here, at least this season. We’ve neglected our forward group too long. That’s 2/3 of the team, after all. We’ve hobbled the ones we have, failed to develop anyone, and everyone we bring in from outside so far has ground their gears to filings playing the system. We either have to double down on the system playing it safe and hoping for the odd lucky bounce goal, or retool to play a different game. As we’re seeing, a smooth progression isn’t happening this season.
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Kenny44 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:37 pm
@Daren, Wait? Candy gram? Are you a Sharks fan? I can’t believe I took the bait LOL!
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JB in
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Poorman! Rejoice!
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I never thought I would say this, but DL is an aarogant idiot. Letting Sutter do this to Quick is a BIG MISTAKE. Patrick Roy once quit Montreal because of aarogance from a coach. HEY LEIWEIKE! Get rid of DL and his cast of misfits in the front office.
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King Alex Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:10 pm
@puck73, I sure hope both get kicked to the curb. I’ll pack their boxes for them!
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Kingsfanone Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:11 pm
@puck73,
That’s pretty angry from you. Not wearing your closet full of “In Dean We Trust” t shirts outside anymore?
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mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:14 pm
@puck73, That’s not really Deano’s call. It’s the coaches. He may something about it afterwards, but It’s Sutter’s call, not DL.
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puck73 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:18 pm
@mash-ola, You are tecnically right. But I cant Believe that Lombardi and Hextall endorse overworking a goalie.
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Doughnuts got smoked!
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mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:14 pm
@5 Points, Mmmmmm.. smoked donuts….
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Great! The 2nd period! Let’s see how we fans can be disappointed in all new original ways!
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mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:14 pm
@King Alex, LOL
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Apparently DL knows nothing about character because all I see on the ice lately are quitters who are feeling sorry for themselves. Muckers & Grinders who don’t know what to do with the puck when they get it.
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Kenny44 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:18 pm
@King Alex, Given the sample, DL believes that character is just being a good soldier and doing what you’re told. Not many Alphas on this team.
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Starting Quick was such a weird decision – why?
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SpencerMaze Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:13 pm
@zulov, Totally agree. After last night why on earth would DS not start JB tonight? I mean I’m no head coach but WTF???? Makes zero sense
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Still a little sleepy to start the 2nd it appears . . .
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Blowing off steam with you guys is all I have to live for anymore. I guess misery loves company.
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This should’ve been the speech in the locker room:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGcUt7UgLN4
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Duncanz Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:40 pm
@DEH, “Scouts?”
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1. Tequila
2. Salt
3. Lemon
Take shot of tequila, sniff the salt, squirt lemon in eye.
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Gmo Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:08 pm
@California Royalty,
Man you just made me laugh so hard on this depressing night
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California Royalty Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:15 pm
@Gmo, Give it a shot! Wouldn’t be as painful as watching the Kings.
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Let’s Go Do-dgers! clap-clap-clapclapclapp!
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The Avs are our St. Louis from last year. They have had our number from Frozen Fury.
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Can’t buy a goal
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mash-ola Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:16 pm
@zulov, Too bad, eh? But it would be a novel idea… “I’ll take two goals for one-thousand, please”…
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Thanks Deano ! Hope your proud of this piece of crap you built !!!!!!
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LicoriceBiscuit Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:09 pm
@StankBloat, LOL
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Playing quick was a terrible move….why does Sutter hate Bernier like John Stevens hated Voynov?
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zulov Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:09 pm
@Paul G, yep, thank DS for this hole
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CB14 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:14 pm
@Paul G, Because he’s stuck in the pre-lockout era where you rode your goalie every night.
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HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:51 pm
@Paul G, If DS would have started Bernier, it would have been, how come DS started JB??? Especially if he had been lite up like JQ was. But I forget, Bernier is the Frog goaltender who, when he makes his first save turns into Patrick Roy.
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time to sell some players
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Cry Baby Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:12 pm
@zulov, Brown can go!
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So why did we start quick?
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DEH Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:13 pm
@Subby, the better question is why do we insist on going towards the board on the attack… gee I wonder if that’s why we can’t score goals?
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Subby Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:19 pm
@DEH, We also don’t drive to the net and there is no effective cycle.
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HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:53 pm
@DEH, Hell even on breakaways Kopi leans towards the boards instead of going to the slot and maybe cause penalty because he would be tripped ,hooked or something. But it’s easier to move to the outside and cause nothing.
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Cry Baby Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:14 pm
@Subby, We didn’t…Sutter did.
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Jeez it’s over!!! Fight someone
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Way to show a little spunk JB! Maybe that will light a fire under your teammates . . . .
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Mark my words…
We will win the rest of the season…
In regulation…
Giving us close to 110 points..
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LicoriceBiscuit Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:11 pm
@SLIM, That’s the spirit…I’m going to drink some more. Cheers
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DesertKing Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:13 pm
@SLIM,
Should we mark those words with a yellow or pink highliter?
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Brownie hurt?
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Lets see, can we do what PHX did to us last night? …. methinks no.
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I like seeing some attitude out of Bernier. He’s had such a good outlook this season after being behind quick. He’s a number 1 caliber goalie and it must kill him rotting away on the bench. We need a momentum change right now
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andy Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:20 pm
@Doughty_Franchise, Love to see Doughty and Quick dealt for Carter and Nash straight across. Quick has too many nights when he craps the bed for my liking,sorry!
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You know what’s lame? Let’s just say Bernier finishes the rest of this game, and doesn’t allow a goal..
How much you wanna bet Quick will be back in net next game?
That’s the kind of coach DL hires.
Coaches without logic or reason.
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andy Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:22 pm
@Scot, Lombardi was just protecting his own rear-end!Doubt either is back if the Kings don’t make the play-offs and actually do something!
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Who misses Simmonds…This team needs some grit, passion, heart, determination and most of all some finish.
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Why can’t the kings come out strong and score 2 goals right off the bat in the second like their competitors did last night??
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King Alex Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:13 pm
@SpencerMaze, Because we stink & lack heart & fight!
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again with the bleepen go wide bleep!! go down the mother bleepen middle. down the middle mother bleeper do you know what it is?
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jack Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:14 pm
@DEH, isnt it ridiculous how unproductive those plays are, yet the Kings are the only ones that have faith in the boards?
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DesertKing Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:14 pm
@DEH,
Bleepin’ A!
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I just saw Brown do nothing
with a puck within his reach…
I did a double take..
Got whiplash..
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P.s. let’s bring up Toffoli and Linden Vey. What do we have to lose
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Pesus Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:14 pm
@Doughty_Franchise,
Im all for it. See what they got.
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regulate Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:25 pm
@Doughty_Franchise,
And school me again on how you would bring up Toffoli from Juniors? Curious minds want to know.
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Jack “Wild Thing” Johnson…..”Here’s the windup…..just a bit outside”
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This teams need an entire offseason to fix whats wrong.
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It is times like this that not being able to swear in this forum is really poopy
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seriously all of our attacks start and end the exact same way. We take the puck towards the boards then our forwards get hip-checked and attack over.
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jack Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:15 pm
@DEH, The kings playbook is one paragraph long.
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Kenny44 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:40 pm
@jack, paragraph? Hahaha. It’s not a playbook, it’s more like a leaflet, or a flyer.
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LINE BRAWL! Show you got a pair ladies!!!!
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Nolan should have beat the crap out of chuck!
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Doughty_Franchise Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:18 pm
@Cry Baby, Nolan definitely should have dropped the gloves there
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Quick needs to stop hi shot just like bernier just did. No need to go down in a butterfly when the shot is hi
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bernier was no playing part of trade ?
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Well at least the pitchers and catchers have reported.
Go Jays!
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Nolan is freaking awesome.
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I think we should blow this whole thing up. Set a record for PIM’s and get it out of the system. This team needs to get some self respect
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toemas_sandstrom Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:19 pm
@Kissmyblarneystones, +1,000,000 Show some heart and balls for christs sake
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Kenny44 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:44 pm
@Kissmyblarneystones, There was a discernible murmur from the Kings out there at that moment. That’ll show ‘em.
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Of course, the Kings end up short-handed. Nice going guys
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This is only the beginning …
This could get real ugly…
Yotes respond with goals..
We respond with…This?
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No finishers
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Kopi….lift the f’g puck man!!!!
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Great officiating. I need to get one of those offical NHL Referee Blindfold filters.
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Maybe Kopitar can actually score one on one sometime?
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Maybe if we pool our money we can buy a goal
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Even Kopi can’t score on a breakaway. If this wasn’t such a heartbreaking season, this would be funny.
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Wow … wow … be careful Doughty. No need for those hands up.
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Somewhere in CANADA or USA, TM is sitting in a dark smoky room, laughing hysterically
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Westgarth needs to come in next game and start cross checking people in the neck.
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I’m starting a support group for us….
Insiders Anonymous…
Let me know if your in…
We can do it in my living room…
Someone bring the coffee…
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SpencerMaze Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:24 pm
@SLIM, I’m in. The only way for me to stay sane is to hang with you guys so yea – let the healing begin
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OnTheFly Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:24 pm
@SLIM, I’ll even be a due’s paying one..I’m in
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xeropoint Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:25 pm
@SLIM, Can I bring the pitchforks and torches?
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5 Points Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:26 pm
@SLIM, at this point…moonshine and a paper bag with model glue would be needed
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Pesus Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:34 pm
@SLIM,
We need something more powerfull than caffein
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Roger Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:02 pm
@SLIM, The living room is too small there is too many of us
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Alright boys it’s time for a goal to start a comeback
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Of course we didn’t score on the Power Play, that’s to be expected.
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Figures.
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I want to wish all of you that will continue to watch the Kings all the best in the future. After this year of frustration at every turn, I’m not going to continue supporting this team any longer. The 48.88% ticket increase after a 40% the year before is too much for me to take to feel frustrated continuously.
Thanks for all the years of great info, Rich. Thanks to all of the insider readers too.
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Daren Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:24 pm
@Brent, Same to you…see you tomorrow.
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Kissmyblarneystones Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:27 pm
@Daren,
Classic!!!!
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Kingfish Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:27 pm
@Daren,
Bwahahahahahahaha
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Pumpernicholl Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:25 pm
@Brent, Good luck to you. Kings fans have taken many years of frustration but even we can only take it for so long.
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jack Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:25 pm
@Brent, what was the reason given for the price hike??
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vicarious Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:41 pm
@jack, AEG is going to upgrade the light show and the Staples sound system. Also, they need money to come up with a new marketing slogan.
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Sean Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:24 pm
@Brent, don’t let the door hit ya on the way out! We have no need for chumps who jump ship, we true LA fans have been here through much, much worse times than this, which tells me you jumped on the bandwaggon within the past few years. There’s a rink down the 22 freeway, called Honda Center. Go cheer them on. Seeya!
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All hope for a comeback is lost . . .
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See what happens when one goes to the net!
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What is our record since Voynov went down?
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Heh. What can you do but laugh at this point?
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This team clearly doesn’t care.
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http://www.hark.com/clips/pgncpswtzz-losing-is-a-disease-like-bubonic-plague
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Kenny44 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:26 pm
@5 Points, That’s the guy!
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Anyone else remember at the beginning of the year when the Ducks announcer John Ahlers said that the Kings would be the disappointing team of the NHL this year? And we all said he was an idiot?
Wwwwwwhooops!
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Gokings Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:49 pm
@Scot, Even the biggest idiots get one right every now and then
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Does it really matter tonight who our goalie is?
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LicoriceBiscuit Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:25 pm
@Jeff_R, Clearly not my friend
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Goodnight hockey fans
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After watching this season & the Kings history in general now knows why no Big time UFA will ever sign here.
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It’s gonna get lonely on here…
I’m sticking to the end…
That’s how I roll….
I’m also insane..
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CB14 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:25 pm
@SLIM, I’m right there with ya SLIM
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Anthony Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:26 pm
@SLIM, LMAO! Drinking something strong?
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SLIM Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:28 pm
@Anthony,
No..I’m on a Morphine Drip..Like usual
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KDinUT Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:26 pm
@SLIM, I’ve been subjecting myself to this punishment for 37 seasons . . . I must be insane, too.
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Daren Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:27 pm
@SLIM, I’ll be a fan until I move to another market. However, if they think I am renewing my tickets than they are crazier than you!
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That’s be Bernier’s rebound there…. need to keep those from going out to the slot there Bernie.
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DEH Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:26 pm
@Bama Kings, well he was being checked by Johnson into the net, not much you can do when your own player is taking you out of the play
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:30 pm
@DEH, Actually I think it was Greener…I could be wrong.
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How does that count? They didn’t even drive wide!
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Jeez. Let the depression begin.
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who ever runs the offense should’ve been fired like 3 years ago!!
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Pride? Passion? Power?
Nope.
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Now i know what it feels like to be a raider fan.
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Gmo Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:28 pm
@King4Life,
I’m both a Kings and Raider Fan, I’m screwed lol
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DesertKing Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:29 pm
@Gmo
Same here. Both teams will do better net year!
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Gmo Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:42 pm
@DesertKing,
Dude I’ve been hearing that for ever
Roger Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:03 pm
@King4Life, good one
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OCKing Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:51 pm
@King4Life, Kings, Raiders, Dodgers, Clippers, yeh I get made fun of a lot.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-Xrlf3taEo
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Kissmyblarneystones Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:30 pm
@toemas_sandstrom, Brilliant!!
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Don’t think we will get free agents this summer… might not even keep mitchell…why would he want to stay?
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Roger Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:03 pm
@OnTheFly, yep get what you can for him
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Well, now the Kings know what to do when you have a 3-0 lead.
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Well, from the looks of it, the team has basically given up. They don’t seem to have any direction or purpose, nor any knowledge of what the coachong staff wants them to do. I guess they will play out the rest of the season, we will go to the rest of the games we have already purchased, hope we beat the Ducks when we play them, then pray that we have anew GM, head coach and offensive assiatant coach before we start next year. Still a Kings fan!! GKG!!!
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toemas_sandstrom Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:29 pm
@DesertKing, Right there with you. I’ll be in PR15 this Saturday wearing a paper bag over my head…
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We’re pucked.
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I’m really glad i don’t have NBCSC
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Finish him!
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Sorry fans, this team is horrible. Far too many misfits and rejects and the minute Quick goes in a slump, we become the Columbus Bluejackets but worse. If Richards and Penner don’t wanna be here cut their worthless butts loose and get some players with hunger.
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season is over
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Hey great! Another PP we won’t score on!
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I havent hear Justin William’s name as much as usual tonite..
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@Papa Ed, Can you say that here?
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King-C Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:28 pm
@King-C, lol I guess not!
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408kingsfan Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:30 pm
@King-C, lol
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screw this team, blow it up trade everyone a bunch of freaking idiots. They cant even play defense now, worst team in the league. Im done, I give up, just like these damn 7million asses did.
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waste of time, money, and emotion
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Unload the entire team, let’s start over again
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Gmo Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:31 pm
@Papa Ed,
I would say half the team is horsecrap, yea rebuild but under new gm
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Bitter Beer Face ! Coach needs a Keystone !
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Piss. Poor. Play.
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you know,,,watching the Kings is like watching a table hockey game,,,,everyone is glues to one spot when a play progresses…
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Roger Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:04 pm
@jack, thats our O
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I’m starting to feel like Hooper from Jaws… I can’t take this abuse much longer!
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I thought the 8-2 loss to Detroit was the low point of the season – I was wrong.
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Um ya…. as quoted “Jack Johnson looks totally surprised”. To me, the team looks surprised to be on the ice at all. Lack of effort, lack of passion, lack of anything. 40 years of watching this club and I really thought the talent was there. Must have had my me tequila glasses on.
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who gets fired now?
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DesertKing Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:35 pm
@408kingsfan,
At least Rich’s job is safe. Other than him, Bob, Jim, Nick and Darryl, everyone else in the organization is having a bad year performance wise.
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Anybody think if Gretzky were given the GM job he could pull Granato out of Pittsburgh to coach???? Time to start thinking about such things……….I say yes…..
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CB14 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:34 pm
@Johnny Virgil, Why not.
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pesus Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:58 pm
@Johnny Virgil,
Im a go for Granato
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……I picked a fine time to quit doing heroine….
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Daren Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:30 pm
@Deke’r, Didn’t we already do Airplane lines in the last thread?
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Deke'r Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:34 pm
@Daren, ….possably…at this point does it matter…..wait till the Ducks come to town they will start all over again…
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SLIM Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:31 pm
@Deke’r,
Heroine is a female hero…
Hairon..Is heroin..
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Deke'r Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:35 pm
@SLIM, ….quit doin her too….
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GO KING GO..
[In Cartman's voice]
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Does anyone think Dean Lombardi reads this stuff
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Desperation. Change lines for 3rd.
King-Kopitar-Williams
Nolan-Richards-Brown
Clifford-Loktionov-Lewis
Richardson-Stoll-Fraser
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Gmo Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:38 pm
@kings king,
Come on where is your urgency? Lets try this
Johnson/Nolan/Kompon
Kopi/Fraser/Lotki
Lewis/DD/Green
MR/Richardson/King
The rest can play D in whatever order
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kings king Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:42 pm
@Gmo, Being realistic for a change, sooner or later our team has to comeback and score goals. At least that has to be the message. They can’t just let down every time, though yes I’m prepared for it.
King is a good first presence, something the top line is missing. Richards should be back at center with Brown. 3rd line looks best like that. Get back to playing D first. Chances will come, goals maybe. Rather see them play some kind of game, everyone is on a different page out there.
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Soureen Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 2:06 pm
@Gmo, Lol
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Jack Johnson shot hits the net…6th seal of the apocalypse has happened!
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All is long time fans know there is always next season, or the one after that or the…. You all get my drift.
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Clearly they have given up and I think I have given up on this team. Good for me to not have to buy playoff tickets.
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Glad Bob & Jim did’nt have to call this game
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Papa Ed Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:34 pm
@OnTheFly, Me too, don’t think I could take hearing Jim Fox telling us how much Jack Johnson has improved
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Been a Kings fan from the beginning, this the worst
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Does anyone know what Kopitar does for training during the summer in Slovenia? I think he drives in the far right lane so others can pass
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jeffreyryan Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:36 pm
@5 Points, Thank you. lmao
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cdawgg Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:39 pm
@5 Points,
He was recovering from a torn ligament.
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Wow, Kings looking sharp out there tonight…..how many of you guys are going to start lining up for playoff tickets!!!!! Don’t forget if you purchase the inflated season tix for next year, you get playoff priority this year……what a joke.
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Papa Ed Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:36 pm
@E-Dog, In my best Jim Mora voice “Playoffs” “Don’t talk about playoff”
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DesertKing Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:39 pm
@Papa Ed,
Speaking of Jim Mora, I need a Coors Light…..
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Soureen Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 2:14 pm
@DesertKing, Can we hire Jim mora for a coach. He’s brilliant
We are the Kings. We cycle aimlessly along the side wall & behind the net. We pass from low to high & shoot from the point. All who come here shall play the way. Resistance is futile.
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Papa Ed Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:37 pm
@King Alex, WE ARE BORG
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The Kings should move down to San Diego. The fans down there treat there teams horribly
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5 Points Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:37 pm
@Kissmyblarneystones, and I am pretty sure that Dean Lombardi and AJ Smith are the same person…or at least went to the same Learning Annex 2 hour seminar entitled “Be a GM” for $40
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I’m glad I’m not able to watch this meltdown, I listened to the game on the radio and after the first period I will not listen anymore tonight I’m done. I was expecting to find some supporters on the blog tonight, you know the ones who say,” we scored 4 last night we can do it again” sorry reality folks this game and team are done.DS made two major major F-up’s tonight, playing Quick after his 5 goals against and playing Clifford, he had 3 penalties last game and 2 goals were scored on those penalties, now his stupidity tonight leads to another and Quick has as I write this 8 goals against in 2 games. I’m ready for a big a@@ trade or just blow this team up, right now I would not shed a tear for most of these players if they were gone. There is not enough alcohol and HBP meds to make me feel any better about this team and thank God most of you guys are saying what I feel right now. Good thing I am not watching this on tv, so my tv is safe to watch AI instead, did I really say that,wow I’m so pissed.
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Nice hit JJ!
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I like DL, I like his philosophy, but he’s made some key mistakes recently that got me confused. Two trades in particular have got us into this mess. The Penner trade wasnt going to work from the beginning because the style of game Penner played. You could look at his highlight reel of goals scored in Edmonton and see that he was not the main factor in the development of the goals scored, he was simply finishing off the creative players by gagne/hemsky. The team was better without penner and and had a better identity pre penner trade. 2 nd big mistake and this one will hurt more than the penner deal is the Richards trade. schenn was going to be our 2nd center and we all knew what Simmonds brought. Together they currently have 30 goals in Philly. Richards is good and I like him, but the trade weakend the team because we simply gave up two good pieces for one.
I like the build from within that DL preached, but hes getting away from his own philosophy. Schenn, Simmonds, Tuebert, 1st round pick gone for Penner and Richards. It’s typical Kings management that goes back decades. It’s like we traded real valuable silver for fools gold, and all we needed was the silver.
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number 6 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:38 pm
@Danny,
Well I saw the same thing when trade was made for Penner. More than anything you could see he was lumbering and this to a team that already lacked speed. Plus the buzz out of Edmonton wasn’t good.
Bad move.
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jack Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:38 pm
@Danny, I agree 100%….At least if you change your personnel, adjust the playbook accordingly.
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andy Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:44 pm
@Danny, Have to agree with you 100%. Lombardi has really crapped the bed with those moves plus he put way too much stock in drafting D-men. Too much of anything is wrong. Guess he didn’t learn his lesson in San Jose!
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Well friends I’m still here thanks to my wife refilling my glass and I must lament another poster; I to am a long time Kings fan and am truly feeling this disappointment, because I had bought into this season’s hype. These last two games really sting.
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IS there any other big market team that has an assistant coach with no NHL playing experience?
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DesertKing Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:41 pm
@jack,
Of course not, that would be stupid… oh, wait a minute….. DOH!!!
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Not the end of the world. let’s keep it in perspective guys. This is by far the most gutless performance I’ve seen from a Kings team but this too shall pass. I say make no moves other than selling at the deadline. (I don’t think we have anyone worth buying though) In the summer get rid of our mentally challenged GM and coaching staff. Start over again!
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Bonvivant Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:51 pm
@King-C, Over-hyped, under-performing, and that’s just the beginning of it.
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DL and AEG are in a serious crossroads…
!st the slogan, then the product, then the price hike….
The perfect storm has come upon us…
I’m afraid of the outcome..
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DesertKing Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:42 pm
@SLIM,
They bring the Chargers to Farmers Field? OMG!!!!
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5 Points Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:49 pm
@DesertKing, Trade the Kings for the Chargers and Ron Burgundy
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Much better period. We only gave up 1 goal. Yea team!!
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If you could be in the locker room right now, what would you say?
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MOSH Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:38 pm
@FiG17, Go home early
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neil Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:38 pm
@FiG17, I have good news…I just saved money on my playoff tickets…
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FiG17 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:08 pm
@neil,
You win, sir.
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Papa Ed Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:38 pm
@FiG17, You suck
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5 Points Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:38 pm
@FiG17, Pull up the bus, everyone sneak out the back door.
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jack Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:41 pm
@FiG17, changing momentum starts with physical effort,,,they need to lay it on the line speedwise, get faster to the puck, simple wins, dont get beaten, win the individual battles…if you dont win the game, which most obviously you wont, you need to feel good about effort and battle…when you lose individual battles, that hurts!!
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funking Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:42 pm
@FiG17,
Pull the goalie for the entire 3rd period, lets play 5 on 6, were not playing defense and we have no offense so what could it hurt.
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King Alex Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:46 pm
@FiG17, I would say play for your pride & love of the game.
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Bonvivant Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:50 pm
@FiG17, Try some aspirin between the legs.
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DEH Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:50 pm
@FiG17, The intermission speech form Slap Shot!!
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Kenny44 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:54 pm
@DEH, Dunlop or the GM?
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kings king Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:14 pm
@FiG17, “I’d tell you to be a hard nosed and simple player, but I’m not sure you know what that means.”
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Manchester having trouble scoring also(according to Rich during intermission on the radio) but it s not the system???
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Sorry Darryl, I don’t think you guys won the second period.
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freezer flatten Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:07 pm
@CB14, sutter has no clue whats going on.
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pesus Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:02 pm
@freezer flatten,
he looked like somebody shot his dog, or pig
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I blame lame black and white uniforms. Bring back last years uniforms
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OnTheFly Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:41 pm
@5 4 Fighting,
Now I like that idea…never liked the new ones
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On the positive side, only one goal against that period. No need to discuss the negatives . . . ugh.
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On the positive side, only one goal against that period. No need to discuss the negatives . . . ugh.
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KDinUT Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:40 pm
@KDinUT, Dang, doubled up that post.
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Is there anyway to let know the kings organization about how unhappy we are?
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CB14 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:42 pm
@MOSH, Don’t buy any tickets, it’s a start.
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OnTheFly Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:43 pm
@MOSH,
I think they know
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dm3977 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:43 pm
@MOSH, they dont care
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Airwaves75 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:00 pm
@MOSH, and people will not stop buying them either
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The 2nd period looked like the TM offense of old. Way to go DL for hiring a Doppelgänger!
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:49 pm
@KinginVA, The offense isn’t the problem. The lack of finish is the problem. The lack of net presence is our problem. We don’t have a Smyth or a Zeus that can screen the Goalie. That is our biggest problem. All these point shots that went in last year because of Smyth and Zeus whether it went in itself, deflected in or on a rebound. We have none of that this season.
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Thanks for your service Quick, I hope you enjoy your Stanley Cup contender team in the future. You did everything right
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At the game. I have never been so disgusted with a team in my life. Rich, come sit with us in section 370. We could use some entertainment.
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Gmo Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:44 pm
@Blueline99,
Paperbag over head?
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It’s time to look at reality…we do NOT have the tallent to contend. This goes beond a slump or sytem or coaching….it’s all of the above. Case in point, Phonix.
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5 4 Fighting Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:45 pm
@Chewy, We do have the talent. That’s the sad thing. Why they can’t seem to play together is anyones guess
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DEH Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:52 pm
@Chewy, if that were the case it would be the same as the pre-TM days. It suck b/c we do have talent, on paper it’s a solid line up.
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So Stoll can’t high tip? 2 opportunities with JJ’s shots, he didn’t do a thing.
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:50 pm
@goldielocks, We should of traded Stoll and re-signed Zeus. We would of been a lot better off this season.
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Check out this interesting image explaining why the Kings are slumping
http://i42.tinypic.com/34ywhp1.jpg
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Gmo Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:45 pm
@MR King,
Hey!!! I’ve seen that guy before. Looks familiar
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True story, I was at the miracle on Manchester. At the end of the 2nd period I told anybody who would listen to me that the Kings were going to score 5 in the 3rd and win in overtime. I know I’m being overly optimistic with this group, but you just never know.
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number 6 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:48 pm
@Jack the Lad,
They’ll score. They just won’t get 5. They might get one – not certain about two though.
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OnTheFly Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:48 pm
@Jack the Lad,
Your right..thats why we keep watching…Or is it the same as when there is a wreak on the freeway..everyone slows down to look?
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DesertKing Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:49 pm
@Jack the Lad,
I tried that last saturday night at Staples and called that Penner would get the hat trick. All he got was the snap back fastener.
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Mars Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:54 pm
@Jack the Lad, I was too, but I was 5. My dad took me to so many games there. We always had good seats, got to meet the team and get stuff signed. Loads of fun!
He was a bouncer at the forum when I was born, had Marcel Dionne sign a game jersey puck and stick for me, have it on my wall. (that is where I got my name from; Marcel is also my dad’s name though too)
I take my kids to the staples to watch games, they love it too, but even my kids don’t want to go to a losing game right now, they would rather watch it on TV. And they are 5,7 and 8.
I grew up a Kings fan, and I will die one. But this season is disgusting. I dont know if it is the hype, or just the fact we are having a total nuclear meltdown that is getting me mad.
I haven’t posted anything here the past few days I have been so pissed off.
Jack thanks for giving me something to comment about. Props!
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Jack the Lad Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:15 pm
@Mars, Nice story, hopefully we can celebrate a Kings cup one day.
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Our defense is horrible tonight. It didn’t matter who started in Goal, if you don’t play defense clear people out of the slot you aren’t going to stop them from scoring. These last two games are very uncharacteristic of the Kings defense. One thing that you could count on was that. They need to get back to basic defense. I rather have the 1-0 games then games like the last 2.
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g smith86 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:48 pm
@Jeff_R, It’s like a parade to the net for colorado…first one to bump the goalie gets a bonus
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Kenny44 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:51 pm
@g smith86, The Escort Service is back, baby!
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DesertKing Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:51 pm
@g smith86,
It is exactly what we should be doing but never do – come down or through the slot, crashing and swarming the net, playing with heart and determination. Right now, the team is in the lcoker room thinking “well, we only have 20 minutes then we can go home.”
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Forget Nash – let’s get “Peggy” from the credit card ad to help with scoring . . .
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number 6 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:47 pm
@KDinUT,
Love that guy. And he scores great from the left side remember? Pat Kane taught him how.
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Lvhatrick Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:51 pm
@KDinUT, p
PEGGY! PEGGY! PEGGY!
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DesertKing Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:53 pm
@KDinUT,
He put Kane and Thomas in their places!
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Soureen Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 2:35 pm
@KDinUT, Loooooooollllll, at. Least we could find some humor on this site.
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I’ve been a Kings fan since ’92-93 and all I can say is PATHETIC. I’ve always supported them, and I can’t believe they’re as bad as they are.
Can someone PLEASE DRIVE TO THE NET!
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is there any other team that plays our players out of position..Richards/Stoll/Lewis/Penner/Brown all have been on the wrong wing or not at center…
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pesus Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:40 pm
@neil,
Thats what happens when you only draft centers and Dmen.
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Wow…Milbury is not a fan!!
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number 6 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:49 pm
@5 Points,
what did he say?
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5 Points Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:51 pm
@number 6, that Penner is a $5 million dollar bust and that Carter is made of the same mold…said we should not trade for him because of that
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:53 pm
@5 Points, I thought Penner was making 4 million? Man now I feel even worse about Penner, 5 million dollar man.
number 6 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:03 pm
@5 Points,
I’ve said it over and over and over….. but everyone on the blog says trade Doughty for Carter, trade Kopi for Carter. Trade blah blah blah
KDinUT Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:49 pm
@5 Points, Was certainly ripping on DP . . . didn’t hold anything back.
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:52 pm
@KDinUT, He also ripped Jeff Carter. Basically said he was only slightly better then Penner. I wonder why he isn’t a GM anymore?
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DEH Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:53 pm
@Jeff_R, he might be in a few months
Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:55 pm
@DEH, Too bad he isn’t Columbus’s GM. He probably trade us Nash and Carter for basically nothing.
kings king Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:53 pm
@KDinUT, Penner has already been named the biggest disappointment on the team. All I know is Carter + Richards + Power Play = Goals. 3 PP chances could have been 3 PP goals.
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Bonvivant Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:52 pm
@5 Points, And we are?
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Okay I am here from bowling .. We will win this game!!!!!!!!!
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Gonna watch the third just to hear what this TV crew has to say about our Kings…might not be good , but constructive
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On the bright side, we are out shooting the Av’s!
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Bob Bobson Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:02 pm
@King Alex, We seem to always outshoot the other team but lose anyway.
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Looks like I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing glue!
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M.T. Netter Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:53 pm
@RYC, +1
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DesertKing Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:55 pm
@RYC,
The Elmers white stuff is ok. It is non-addictive and you can eat it. Just ask any school teacher.
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Airwaves75 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:56 pm
@RYC, lol
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Wow so the first year Murray came to coach the Kings they were shutout 12 times… Wonder where the bad offensive attack comes from…
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RYC Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:53 pm
@kings king, You hit the nail on the head there.
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There aren’t a better group of dudes to be depressed with. GKG!!
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Penner is getting destroyed. Love it! I can’t wait till that thief is gone.
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So who do we think would be a good GM? Clearly we are in need of one?
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I’d rather stick needles in my eyes..
Then to see this team crumble like this…
OK…The 1st one is already in….
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weak sauce.
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This team has a lack of heart. They are skating around like they could give a rats ass if they win any games. I can’t believe how weak they are mentally. How many times in the past ten years has this team folded down the stretch. Now they have two big bodies up from Manchester, now Manchester has lost 5 in a row and scored a total of 6 goals in those 5 games. I hope they find a way to play there butts off Saturday night. At least it would be fun watching a win in person. I sat through a few terrible performances this year. But the last two I went to were Vancouver and Ottowa both games 4 goals for and victories. I hope they at least come out and try in the third.
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Now we can’t even stop anybody? What the hell is wrong with this team? Oh i know DL sucks at picking coaches and personnel! We need an entire new 3rd and 4th line and we need to add 1 or 2 top 6 guys to our lineup. This team is showing that they have completely given up on themselves and the fans. This is disgusting to watch.
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Can’t blame this on GM or coach. Players play. Colorado is outplaying us.
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pesus Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:01 pm
@TellmeY,
how do you explain Simmonds? Is he better than Kopitar? No, but he has 21 goals. The difference is the system. Thats coaching and GM.
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One bag over my head after the first. Now I’ve double bagged. I’m ready to walk out on this disaster, but my nine year old wants to tough it out.
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F this team and their effort. At this point I feel we should trade any forward we have for some new blood or players that can finish. I am also getting to the point that I would not mind seeing DD traded and he can take the 7mil dollar contract that so far he has no earned.
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Bowling boyz… Watch bowling. I’m telling ya. TWO WORDS “SNAKE BITTEN”!
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I just can’t get over how bad DB, our supposed leader plays out there. Every time a shot comes from the point, he moves out of the way so the goalie can get a birds eye view. He isn’t captain material. I have thought this for years. Richards is though.
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Forget Nash, dont give up the farm for him. Start over in the off season.
lock up Quick after July 1st. (I think thats the date) then trade Bernier for some help up front.
Penner and Stoll are off the payroll.
Maybe go after Parise.
Please go after a new younger coach with some bright ideas.
Maybe learn how to win at home. Our home record the last few years is terrible.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:57 pm
@pesus,
Perfect!!
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Mars Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:05 pm
@pesus, Maybe I am just pissed off and jaded right now. But I am not sure we can retain Quick.
I would love to see him stay, but cheeses f christmas tress, if he does, he is the biggest believer and biggest Kings fan EVER. I will go buy everyone in my family Quick gear.
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pesus Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:45 pm
@Mars,
Quick is smart, losing low scoring games is frustrating for us and him but he knows our D first system makes him look great. Im sure he doesnt want to be the next Bryzgalov
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YoBro Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:11 pm
@pesus, I’d rather lock up Bernier and trade Quick while his stock is high. I’m tired of watching him fold up his tent every Feb/Mar. and just stumble into the playoffs and fizzle there. If Bernier does not play more down the stretch, mark my words,, We will NOT make the playoffs.
Go Kings
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11 or 3 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:23 pm
@pesus, yes!
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I wonder if they could pull all of Manchester up for one game? Just one.
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Just got back.. don’t want to read all the posts above me.. but what the eff happened to the Kings? Someone please fill me in!!!
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Gmo Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:58 pm
@tacomakingsfan,
You really want to know?
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:00 pm
@Gmo,
Yes it’s like an accident. I just need to rubber-neck!
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xeropoint Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:00 pm
@tacomakingsfan, The score really tells the story tonight.
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It’s the 3rd period boys & girls & we are down. You know what that means? It’s time for the DS wacky line combinations!
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Somethings wrong with Kopi…
I think he is playing hurt…
No speed or control..
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Let’s begin predicting the post-game quotes:
Brown-Got to find a way to score goals
Sutter-It’s a tough league
Kopitar-Мне нужна помощь.
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Airwaves75 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:01 pm
@JackKent Cooke, Sutter-*&%$@&@*(!
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dm3977 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:03 pm
@JackKent Cooke, it’s Russian not Slovenian
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JackKent Cooke Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:07 pm
@dm3977,
Good pick-up, Party Pooper..
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I would rather watch full contact chess.
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Mars Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:06 pm
@Dazed N Confused, THANK YOU for the much needed laugh.
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Teams maximize on mistakes…
we make so many it’s like taking
candy from a kid..
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Osaka Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:01 pm
@SLIM, I said before there was a lot going right in the back to back 0-1 losses. This is what it looks like when we are not doing all the other things right.
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pesus Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:10 pm
@Osaka,
I saw your comment and thought you were crazy, but its starting to make sense.
Thanks for explaining to me how the Clifford penalty was called last night.
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So we become sellers this weekend?
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Airwaves75 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:01 pm
@Osaka, What a waste of a season and the off season will suck even more!
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pesus Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:14 pm
@Osaka,
Yes
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COMEBACK……DREW!!!!!!!
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A goal! Wow!
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Huh
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Well..Theres a start..DD?
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GOAL
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At least we won’t be shut out.
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thats 1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Woo hoo!! At least we are not going to be shut out!
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http://youtu.be/8Bfe6CgYbH8
Even Navin Johnson isn’t dumb enough to think our beloved Kings are a ‘contender’. Pretender, spot on.
Pride=Passion=Power??? Pathetic!
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At least it ain’t a shut-out.
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At least no shutout for them
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Only thing I’ve seen that is remotely interesting is whenever they show Sutter sitting there with his arms folded, there’s an extremely hot looking brunette sitting right behind him.
yay. DD scored.
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SLIM Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:03 pm
@Dominick,
Not again!
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King Alex Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:08 pm
@Dominick, I think you found a new game to play while watching this season slip away. Point out the hot girl in the crowd!
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Kenny44 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:21 pm
@Dominick, If we were there, I’d even gladly wingman for you and entertain her extremely not hot friend, just to get this evening moving along. I’d just have to be careful not to say “slumpbuster” too loudly around her.
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Worst kings team ever! (comic book man from the Simpsons voice)
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Dominick Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:09 pm
@408kingsfan, eveeeeer!
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Drew or King?
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Maybe this is the players protesting the rise in tickets prices for next season?
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Roger Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:07 pm
@Timmy tim tim, good one
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can we get to the one thousand posts tonight on how bad this kings team sucks? were almost there keep it going
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Cry Baby Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:11 pm
@408kingsfan, This team sucks!
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408kingsfan Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:13 pm
@Cry Baby,
Thanks for your support!
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If we can get another one in the next 5 minutes can make it real interesting.
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dm3977 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:08 pm
@Jeff_R, too late anyway… colorado is playing too good
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:15 pm
@dm3977, Colorado isn’t playing that well defensively. If the Kings could actually finish they would have 4 goals now. Varlamov is doing really well, but you also have a team who can’t finish and with no net presence, which they actually did have on the one goal. Why not do that the whole game.
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Those back to back games have hurt the Kings badly! Who the hell is in charge of that! On the serious side I’d make a bold move and trade Doughty,Quick,Scuderi,Richardson,Zatkoff,and Hickey to get Nash,Carter and Tyutin in LA! The Kings need some big bodies that can score to play wing with Kopitar and Richards needs Brown and Williams to play with him! Clifford can play with Loktionov with Kozun,Vey and Toffoli fighting for the 3rd RW spot. Leaving Lewis to centre King and Nolan.
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Timmy tim tim Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:08 pm
@andy, I think Bernier would be better to trade off than quick
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Osaka Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:08 pm
@andy, Every game has hurt the Kings.
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Nick Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:10 pm
@andy, Is it possible for AEG to trade the whole franchise for another one, throw in some millions to sweeten the deal?
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andy Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:54 pm
@Nick, With a season that started with so much promise this has turned embarrassing. Lombardi has misfired on a few players(UFA’s) and may have to pay the piper because of it. Too bad the Kings just didn’t send Doughty back to juniors in 2008-09 so we could have had a top 1-2 pick in 2009!Or maybe the Kings would have found a way to blow it to hell.And the drafting of Forbort was pathetic! Why is our franchise so cursed!!!I been a fan for 40 years and we have had too many snake oil salesmen. Don’t look King’s fans I think we’ve been taken!The Kings have played like Smuks to be able to draft Galchenyuk…yuk yuk yuk!!!
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Lucky for Colorado it was Stoll who the puck rolled to into of their net.
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Richards is taking over why can’t our 6.8 million dollar man.
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KDinUT Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:11 pm
@Jeff_R, I sometimes think Kopi isn’t as strong as he was before the broken leg . . .
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SLIM Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:13 pm
@Jeff_R,
There is serious something wrong with Kopi…
He’s playing liked he’s injured…
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Mars Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:19 pm
@SLIM, A broken…
Spirit?
Heart?
I guess the same could be said for Quick right now.
Looks like the whole bunch doesn’t care anymore.
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A field goal & we are right back in it.
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Mitchell has to get back with Doughty. Need both defensemen pinching.
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Fire sale on Figueroa!
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Bye Bye Lombardi!
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I’m impressed with Williams. He is playing his heart out. Too bad the guys with letters on the front aren’t doing the same.
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Where is Tebow for the 4th quarter?
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Wide open net – Brown doesn’t score….again…
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SLIM Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:13 pm
@zulov,
Not so open..Replay…
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If Doughty could play about 50 pre-season games, he might have a big year.
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anyone still watching the game?
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SLIM Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:15 pm
@ChiTownKingsFan,
Never Surrender..
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RYC Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:16 pm
@ChiTownKingsFan, Sadly yes.
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King Alex Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:16 pm
@ChiTownKingsFan, I’ll admit that I am.
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toemas_sandstrom Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:18 pm
@ChiTownKingsFan, Still listening. Why? Cuz I hate myself
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CB14 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:19 pm
@ChiTownKingsFan, I can’t look away.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:22 pm
@ChiTownKingsFan,
Yep, glutton for punishment.
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We kind of let the 1st period get away from us. I liked our chances but we need better play from our top guys. We have to find a way to score more goals. It is what it is.
Name the King who states one of the above quotes after the game.
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So why is it when the Kings have the lead, the other teams come on like gangbusters.
Kings should of been run and gun 1/2 way through this game. If your gonna lose, it makes no difference whether it’s by 3 goals, or 10, a loss is a loss, and not mounting an all out attack is slowly killing me.
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SLIM Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:17 pm
@Dominick,
Once again..Out-coached…Out-played..Out hustled..
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DesertKing Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:23 pm
@SLIM,
Out scored..out refereed…out everything….
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pesus Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:24 pm
@Dominick,
I just commented below the same thing, why cant we spend the entire period in their zone? Like teams do to us when we have a lead.
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Goring 19 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:46 pm
@Dominick, musta been the altitude
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Even if the Kings make the playoffs it wont matter…Blow it up!
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CB14 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:18 pm
@Cry Baby, I agree, but don’t let Lombardi do it, he’ll just screw it up by trading for more d-men and goalies.
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:23 pm
@CB14,
Or forwards with character and grit..
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CB14 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:27 pm
@tacomakingsfan, Who are heavy on their sticks with a shot mentality.
Engblom was talking about Colorado when he said this, but it applies just as well to the Kings. If you only play one way/style, NHL teams will diagnose you and beat you and you won’t go anywhere in the playoffs if you make it there.
Variety of attack is essential to success.
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OnTheFly Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:19 pm
@Kenny44,
We only play one way! Losing
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:19 pm
@Kenny44,
Kings are just way too predictable… Last year was the same but the difference IMO is that there is no net presence anymore.. IE Handzus Smyth and even Simmonds.
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:20 pm
@Kenny44, Problem with Colorado is they are good offensively but defensively they aren’t great at all. Look at tonight if they were playing a team that could score and finish they would probably be losing.
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Kenny44 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:32 pm
@Jeff_R, Engblom’s point was that last year they only played one way, fast and loose. He said they have to add some more structure – you have to have a multi-faceted approach.
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jack Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:17 pm
@Kenny44, impossible with these monoliths as coaches…it feels like they were frozen in ice age glaciers…
Positive: we are winning period 3…
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The color commentator just said he would be absolutely shocked if there weren’t some changes with LA before the deadline…
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:21 pm
@zulov, I think the whole world would be shocked if there wasn’t any changes.
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Airwaves75 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:40 pm
@zulov, That’s if our hibernating GM wakes up!
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Do you think we can come back?
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CB14 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:20 pm
@SLIM, Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:21 pm
@CB14,
LOL.. thanks that made my night.
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SLIM Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:22 pm
@CB14,
When the Americans bombed Osaka?
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Mars Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:22 pm
@CB14, Wasnt it the Japanese?
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SLIM Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:24 pm
@Mars,
Line from “Animal House’
pesus Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:22 pm
@SLIM to none
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Mars Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:33 pm
@pesus, D’OH Shoulda caught that.
My mind is effed up from the past few games.
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When we have a lead late the other teams spends almost the entire time in our zone. Why cant, (dont) we do that? I cant tell what team was winning 4-0.
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The cycle along the boards is so sad.
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Na na na, na na na na na Hey hey goodbye.
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Glad that’s over.
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Gutless
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Look out below!!
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Thank goodness that is over. Now I need to take a shower.
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Boy, that was pleasant!!!!
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Well our offensive futility strikes again. No net presence and only 1 goal, the one time they do have people in front of the net.
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Well the Kings took another big dump in another big game.
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:25 pm
@King Alex, Wasn’t like they beat them the other 3 times this season.
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King Alex Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:26 pm
@Jeff_R, Lost 5 of our last 6. Not a way to play during a playoff push.
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Hopes for win dashed early but I stuck it out . . .
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KFII Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:28 pm
@KDinUT, me too.
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You have just bared witness to the Twilight Zone.
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Screw this team.
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Hey guys Sutter did not come to the Kings asking for a job and promoting his ability to fix the team, He was heavy recruited and as I understand no other coach was even considered. The only way to start fixing this team is to start ___ _ ___ _______ ____GER! If you can not fill in the blanks you are blind to what has happened to this team.
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Mars Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:27 pm
@jlium, Even the team is blind to what is happening.
I wish the players would group up, oust the coaches and work together. Ef the management, eff the coaches.
STRIKE! Dont just lay down and effing die
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:29 pm
@jlium, St Louis did the same thing as DL did and they seem to be doing well. As is not even Scotty Bowman could get this team going. If you can’t get your players to go to the net, screen the goalie then there is nothing you can do. This team needs changes and they need it now. Monday is huge. How we end this season will depend on what happens Monday by 3:00 EST. There is still time to get on a roll, regardless of what most everybody here thinks.
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jack Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:20 pm
@Jeff_R, Bowman would have kicked their ass, and then punched DL in the nads if he tried to interfere with his coaching….Coaches being interfered with by GM’s..thats a joke!
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Its early in the season……. remember that one?
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Oh yeah, the slide continues….. God I hate this movie!
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Can’t wait for some post-game reaction…
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We are so consistent it’s quite admirable..
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Meh… guess I’m glad I just got to watch the 3rd.
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What would it take to change the offense strategy? Seriously
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jack Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:29 pm
@Saks, Just imitate a good team…but practice passing first…otherwise forget it!
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:29 pm
@Saks, Players that go to the net.
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CB14 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:36 pm
@Saks, A new General Manager. We tried a new Head Coach, but unfortunately the GM picked him so we were given a clone of the first guy who also didn’t know anything about offense. For some reason the GM thought that was a wise choice. He was wrong.
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It is what it is…it is what it is….
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JAYC Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:41 pm
@jack, obviously
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Man am I glad I had other things to do tonight.
Looks like its time to retool for next season and drop the dead weight. A lot of dead weight.
Good night all.
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Hey guys, at least we will get a nice low draft pick in a deep draft. I say we tank the rest of the season and get the best poasible pick!
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Mars Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:31 pm
@kindsir, and to watch the Management and coaches all get sacked.
To bad they don’t burn witches at the stake anymore.
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Bonvivant Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:45 pm
@kindsir, You say tank as if it would be a conscious decision on the part of the team. What part of the Kings’ play the last 4 games is not indicative of the “mindset” you refer to as “tanking”?
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“It’s basically a choking situation.”
Where’s TM when you need him?
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screw this team, are you listening KINGS? You have lost another season ticket holder.
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:31 pm
@StillKingly, The rising season ticket prices didn’t end you as a season ticket holder? If you don’t care about higher prices then you should stay because next season will be better then this one (up until now).
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Its burnin inside,no offense no playoffs,
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I think the whole issue boils down to fans raising expectation levels. Cmon it’s our Kings, bring it back down to earth and the dissapointment doesn;t sting so much
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Kings!!! Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 12:26 am
@408kingsfan, +1
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Im anxious to read the players/coach comments
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CB14 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:33 pm
@Gmo, It will just be the SOS.
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jack Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:34 pm
@Gmo, lol…
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:35 pm
@Gmo
Cut and paste from the older posts.
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Kevco Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:37 pm
@Gmo, Just look in the archives, same old, same old
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sell it all now – anything you can for anything you can get.
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My wife warned me ahead of time! Thanks Honey!
And King’s management wants how much money for season tickets next year?
I’m sick to my stomach of what this team has become!
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Impressive if the sharks lose tomorrow we are still in to take the division
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:32 pm
@MOSH, We are still in it if they win. Need to start winning. Hopefully we will win Saturday. But Monday trade deadline is crucial.
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Mars Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:35 pm
@Jeff_R, For whom? I dont see how we could nab anyone. If we do, they may opt to retire. Like Penner.
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IndioKingFan Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:39 pm
@Mars, No Penner is getting a paid vacation
Deke'r Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:37 pm
@Jeff_R, …..vs the Hawks?….not bloody likely….
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:40 pm
@MOSH, yea but hello Coyotes tied with them
Forget about the division title cant go no where if they cant defend right or score right
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Wow……now they can’t play defense……this is gonna get uglier as the season comes to an end.
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KINGS SUUUUUUUCK!!
I give up!!
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DSH Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:36 pm
@DSH, worst season ever and I have to hear the Dork Fans about it. Kings won’t even make the playoffs and Dorks will watch!!!
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DSH Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:40 pm
@DSH, oh yah, and I have to hear my wife about paying more for our tickets this year as well.
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My b-day is Friday, can I wish for a win on Saturday?
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IndioKingFan Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:36 pm
@Mars, Wish all you want. Making a win a reality is another story
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Hit Him!!! Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:43 pm
@IndioKingFan, against Chicago no less. They have our number too.
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pesus Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:50 pm
@Hit Him!!!,
any team that can score 2.5 goals has our number
Might be time to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsTRxXvQY0s
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Clifford and Martinez to the bench please. These two guys were awful tonight.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:39 pm
@micwoo, the whole team was awful what players u see actually good to u!?
No one..They all deserve to be bench stop focusing on two players
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Gmo Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:44 pm
@micwoo,
If Clifford does not get benched , ill be questioning DS hockey sense
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goldielocks Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:44 pm
@micwoo,
Who’s more awful Cliffy -1, Martinez -2 or Lewis -3, Richardson -3?
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Hell ya…AEG…
I’ll pay more money to see this…
Can’t wait for Poorman to comment…
He is a good marketer..
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IndioKingFan Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:38 pm
@SLIM, Trade Bernier, send Bernier to the minors, release Bernier. He is a bad goaltender, couldn’t rally the Kings to win after he went in/sarcasm
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:41 pm
@SLIM,
Yeah no kidding. Wonder if he’ll still root for the Kings if Bernier is traded?
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We are doing everything right we just need to do it better. Need more of a shot mentality and need to see more compete. Kopitar keeps limp wristing shots and appears moonstruck lmao hahaha
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Dean,
How in god’s name are you not making the TRADE already???
WHY?
Do something! The teams that win are the GM’S who FIND their backbone and DO IT!!!!!
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Welcome back to 2006.
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http://images.wikia.com/randomstuffstuff/images/c/c9/Doublefacepalm.jpg
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I have not been able to watch a game in over a week until tonight, I guess I picked a bad night to watch. I feel like I hadn’t been missing anything, and I was right.
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Interesting take on what they’re discussing about the Kings on what they will do prior to the deadline in NHL Live. Too bad one person can’t fix this mess.
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:41 pm
@tacomakingsfan, Never know. 1 person could change if he starts the ball rolling in the scoring department maybe it get the other guys going.
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:41 pm
@Jeff_R, I do think it probably be better to make 2 or 3 trades for Wingers.
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:44 pm
@Jeff_R,
I don’t know… Hell even Gretzky couldn’t do that as far as turn things around. I really believe it’s more of a composition of players deal. Just not the right mix.
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Gmo Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:42 pm
@tacomakingsfan,
What are they saying?
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:46 pm
@Gmo,
The Kings are probably not Nash’s pick for a destination. May opt for Carter instead because SJ might be able to get Nash and Lol I can’t remember the third option. Sorry
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IndioKingFan Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:58 pm
@tacomakingsfan, Hemsky from edmonton
Gmo Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:04 pm
@tacomakingsfan,
Kings are never able to close the deal either via trade or UFA. We are never able to sign big time players We are always on the outside looking in
Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:11 pm
@Gmo, What big trades were we a part of that we ended up not getting said player(s)? Ufa’s yes trades no.
This team plain and simply Suck! No ifs, ands or buts about it. Lemme guess what Brown is gonna say “…we just have to find more ways to score goals…” Here’s Brown after the regular season ends, the team ends up in 10th or 11th spot and he’s now at home watching tv and his wife asks what he wants for lunch, he replies “…yeah we just have to find a way to score goals…”
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You know I don’t understand this whole thing about Carter. I know his character has been question and deservedly so with how it has gone in Columbus. But I think that if L.A. got him it be the best place for him. His best friend is here. The coach he played the best for (Stevens) is here. We have character on our team up the ying yang. Dean himself said that every team needs some criminals. I think we are the perfect fit for Carter to thrive and stay on the straight and narrow.
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Mars Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:44 pm
@Jeff_R, I think he would turn into another Penner here. My opion though, so let me explain, he came from a team that at least hit the playoffs and was a hockey town team, the BJ’s are a sad joke and the Kings are turning into a sad joke now too. I think his character and attitude here would only get worse and hurt us and him.
I could be wrong, its just a though.
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:49 pm
@Mars, Difference between Carter and Penner is Carter scores goals on his own whereas Penner can’t. Carter also has heart and won’t take the season off, especially playing in L.A. with his best friend and a coach he plays his best here. While Penner has gone up and down scoring wise Carter is very consistent scoring 30+ goals and one season 40+ (Stevens was head coach that season). So I believe this is nothing like Penner and it would turn out differently.
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IndioKingFan Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:51 pm
@Jeff_R, If getting Carter is a mistake we will be stuck with him for a long time. He has something like a six or seven year contract.
Mars Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:54 pm
@Jeff_R, True on the Richards side. Forgot about that. Plus Stevens and Gags. Might work well.
Thanks for the reminder, I think I have my negative goggles on.
Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:56 pm
@IndioKingFan, It is actually 10 yrs. But it is only 5.2 million cap hit and after the 5th year he will be a very manageable 3rd line guy and I think possibly tradeable. Also there is noting in his resume that shows he will struggle or not work out. Penner had a lot of ? marks, even though nobody ever expected it to turn out like it did. Carter will work out. This isn’t the middle of hell Columbus for the next 10 yrs.
Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:00 pm
@Mars, Oh yea almost forgot Gags? Shows him being out forgot about him. I hope he can come back next season.
brian spain Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:46 pm
@Jeff_R, The L.A. Kings do not have any character. If this team had character they would not have blown the 3 goal lead last night and would not have come out like they did this evening. They came out flat, against a team that returned home from a 4 game roadie. Funny how the Kings always play like crap after a roadie. Because they see there family and have to deal with real life. This team has an excuse for everything.
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:05 pm
@brian spain, What does character have to do with blowing a lead or playing bad defensively. The fact is they tried to open things up some to bring out scoring and they forgot to play defense. Nothing that they did shows they lack character. This team can’t finish and they need to bring in some scorers. Getting Carter would allow them to bring in another scorer who has a cheap contract or rental or 1 or 2 years. It can also help them to go after Parise this summer, if they get Carter and a couple of others with low cap hits.
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Alex Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:54 pm
@Jeff_R, Totally agree. I would love to see Carter here and maybe another player. Getting Nash will help the first line but we need more than that.
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This team is just pathetic..Cant defense right or Score wow..This the year we all been waiting..Thanks AEG and DL thanks
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AHHHH! That’s it I’m giving up watching the Kings for Lent. Oh wait your supposed to make a sacrifice and at this point not watching this Kings team would be a reward.
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LVKINGS88 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:50 pm
@JB, I have lent to much of my time to this sorry excuse of a team, I’m glad I turned off all of the media feeds to this game, the dinner and wine and company I had tonight was much more pleasing.
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YoBro Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:52 pm
@JB, +1
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Rich.
I love this site and your work.
but please, spare us the coaches and player quotes.
We don’t need to hear the same crap from them again.
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pesus Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:49 pm
@Mars,
we just have to find a way to score more goals
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Mars Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:57 pm
@pesus, At least its from a fellow fan!
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LVKINGS88 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:54 pm
@Mars, Ah come on inquiring minds wanna know,all Rich has to do is copy and paste comments from the past two weeks after game quotes . Nothing new here.
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JOKE!
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Jeremy Roenick is an idiot
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IceGuy Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:51 pm
@pesus,
Remember when we was here with the Kings, didn’t do a damn thing, took the cash then ran off to SJ?
If there was anyone who could explain Penner on TV it would be him.
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g smith86 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:53 pm
@pesus, yea…he is still looking for sharp skates
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Kenny44 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:41 pm
@pesus, That guy’s head is even bigger on TV. He’s like a living bobblehead, and I’m not even talking about his ego yet.
It’s no wonder Milbury looks so sour on the set between those two d-bags. The TV dude asked Roenick if it was time for the Caps to hit the panic button. JR said, oh yeah, you’ve got to blow that team up! They’ve had their chance and it just doesn’t work. Within 15 seconds he had done a complete 180 – oh you can’t trade Ovechkin or any of their important players blah blah blah. He just keeps talking with no direction or purpose, like a dog with a giant head chasing its tail.
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The chips are down. This is the time where we as fans give up and stop watching, or continue on to the bitter end? Which one will YOU be? Do we throw in the towel, or play our remaining games with passion. It seems that is what is lacking with this club… PASSION!! But we been through this already. Maybe were just not that good. These guys are trying, just not winning. This whole season has been one big flop, but there’s still time to turn it around. I’m chooseing to ride it out. I’ll always have the Kings back, maybe it’d time to bring in #99 as GM. He has some unfinshed business to complete in LA. Time to start over? Maybe! Losing sucks. Yet I sit here waiting till our next game with the simple hope that we can win a game. Sorry guys, but when losing becomes to much to bear, maybe then you’ll change.
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jack Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:56 pm
@King Charles of Salt Lake, i am watching to the bitter end…as an ex pro tennis player and coach, I feel for the players…so I will watch to see what they do…The shame is that they dont have coaching that is condusive to getting pumped up.
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Mars Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:03 pm
@King Charles of Salt Lake, Oh you can bet your SLC A** I am riding it out! I will for life. Born a kings fan, will die a kings fan.
I am not some fairweather fan.
A win (or 5) always turns the tides, right now frustrations are just mounting.
I still cheer, jump and yell.
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Oh my God. I lost count how many opportunity’s wright in front of the net we missed today. JJ horrible coverage in front of the net.
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The Kings are 1-3-2 since sending VV down. Glad to see that move paid off. At least Martinez was only a -2 tonight.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:01 pm
@CB14, do u really think and believe Voynov is the cost of all this come on get real..
This suck with him n the line up and out of the line up…They have no heart plain and simple…
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:02 pm
@KingsFanFTW, they suck*
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First game I have purposely not watched in 3 years. Did I miss anything?
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Lead Feet Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:53 pm
@Kings x,
You made a wise choice. I turned it off after the first.
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CB14 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:57 pm
@Kings x, Take a guess.
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Kings x Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:59 pm
@CB14, Looks like Clifford needs to ride some pine. Two poor B2B games
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Nick Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:58 pm
@Kings x, Same old, just watch the next game you’ll catch up.
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Bummed out today after the game last night. Then of course the loss to the Avs tonight. Really tired of this team not being able to shoot the puck. This sucks. Maybe somehow we can beat Chicago at home. It does not look good.
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This game was over in the first 20 minutes.
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DEH Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:04 pm
@Soureen, that’s how they played the last week, only 20 minute games
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Jamesonafterawin Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:10 pm
@Soureen, This game was over before it started to me. My girlfriend guilted me in to watching, then she didn’t apologize.
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its not over but we need a change!
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pnm Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:37 pm
@Lake Forest, I’m gonna go out on a limb and say, yes, it is over. We’re not going anywhere this season.
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knee jerk reaction here to the horrible play by the kings lately, but I don’t care who gets traded at this point. kopi, bernier, quick or johnson, doesn’t matter to me right now……hell, send them all down and bring up manchester’s team……..ugh!
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g smith86 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:06 pm
@neva, I was about to…nevermind, you said it was a kneejerk reaction
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Nikko Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:04 pm
@neva,
make everyone expandable accept Kopi, Quick and DD.
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kingszzz Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 5:12 am
@Nikko, nah, DD can go on that list.
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Wow…920 something comments and counting…Ever wonder why there are more comments when the Kings lose? Don’t know bout any of you, but I have to get stuff off my chest or I won’t sleep…even after posting my bitter comments I will still go to bed hating and in a nasty mood…no sleep tonight…Thanks a lot, Kings
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Kenny44 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:44 pm
@g smith86, After a tough loss, this place is like despair.com. It only works if you have a sense of humor about things.
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DL said a five year plan to keep a job that duration, he has been juggling and bluffing all along, now hes caught out, he might as well make the biggest and multiple player deal in NHL history this weekend, nothing to lose now.
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g smith86 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:12 pm
@Nick, That’s my fear…there is a lot of talent on this team that is simply not showing up…There are chemistry issues and lack of depth at forward, no doubt, but you have to recognize the cornerstones of the franchise and realize that this is a down year for everyone and you would not get full value because of the off years most have had…when I say”blow up the team” I mean get rid of the so-called depth players on this team and start trying to get bigger and faster on wing…we have 50 centers and a 100 dmen, and no wingers worth a crap…but don’t Trade DD, Kopi,Quick or MR…it’s a short list
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Nick Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:24 pm
@g smith86, U really rate MR highly at this point? He looks like a dud deal and kopi wants out looks like
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Goring 19 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:38 pm
@Nick, I value Richards at this point. He’s probably still feeling the concussion but won’t admit it. He does a lot of little things that don’t get noticed and he’s been pretty snakebit on his shots on goal, hitting posts and the like. Dude’s a good player and excels in the playoffs, not that we’ll make the playoffs however…
Bingbing. Do I dare watch the next Los Angles Kings game. Dongdong. Yes, here are direction to the closest half-way house.
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I have 2 questions and I’m pretty sure only 1 can be answered:
1. Why on God’s green earth did JQ start the game?
2. Why is it when we get 2 or 3 goal leads the opposing team ALWAYS seems to come back like gangbusters to tie the game yet the Kings never seem to be able to mount a comeback???
I must say this has to be the most frustrating season I have ever experienced!
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g smith86 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:22 pm
@SpencerMaze, answer to first…because DS thought he would have a bounce back game ( what most Kings fans thought…he could use a break mentally as well as physically)
2nd question…because the Kings offense does not inspire any fear in the opponent…They lack the speed and skill and size at key positions…they are not big enough along the boards ( where they seem to like to play) to possess the puck or they don’t have the skill to hold on to the puck and make plays…no speed to back off the D at the line…and when they finally do get in the zone and on attack they are easily deflected to the outside, CONSTANTLY!! Always on the outside…Pretty easy to play goal when you don’t ever have to worry about the slot…or a good shot for that matter…they can barely make two passes connect also…worst passing team in the league…
yea, I am pretty frustrated too…hope I answered your question
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pnm Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:30 pm
@SpencerMaze, Answer to 2: because management isn’t serious about a championship contending hockey team in L.A. It’s all about the Lakers in L.A.
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SpencerMaze Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:41 pm
@pnm, Good point. Such a shame to see a once proud franchise end up like this.
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TiredOfIt Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 11:29 pm
@SpencerMaze, Answer number one….it’s not God’s green earth…it’s Satans
Answer number two….it’s not God’s green earth…it’s Satans
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King Charles of Salt Lake Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 3:59 am
@TiredOfIt, Hey get off the Devil’s back!!!
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Glad to see Wayne Simmonds having success right now. Good for him. He plays hard.
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We are a slow team that makes up the Plays as they go.
I’ve seen better pond hockey!!! Be sellers at the deadline.
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We should all email TL and demand that DL be fired or else we won’t be supporting the team financially. Maybe then after so many emails he will get a hint.
Anyone knows his bussiness email?
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pnm Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:26 pm
@Gmo, TL@IMadeMoneyonaMediocreTeamAgainThisSeason.com
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TiredOfIt Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 11:26 pm
@pnm, Excellent
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the only plausible explanation for JQ starting that game is JB is on the move.. thats IT. what a crap show.. can’t believe I sat there through the whole thing.
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It’s not that easy to get it done with 3/4 of forwards are AHLers.
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TiredOfIt Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 11:25 pm
@goldielocks, Exactly
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Well I did my usual DVR’ing of the game and as predicted Colorado scores first and it’s game over. So I fast forwarded through the game and saved myself a few hours of wasted time watching a team who simply cannot get it done.
I remember posting my thoughts about this team after about 10 games into the season and determined that this was not the team to get it done. It seemed there were a lot of people on my case about that. Some said I should wait until at least 20-25 games in. So I waited and then made the same determination after 25 games. I still got some harassment. Well, we’re nearing to the end of the regular season and it appears that my initial assessment was correct. This is definitely not the team to get it done.
We’re better off waiting until after the season and making some serious changes. What that is exactly I am not so sure. But I would say that if we had a GM like Detroit and a coach such as Hitchcock, things would turn around pretty quickly. JMHO.
Peace, until Ground Hogs Day arrives again…
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TiredOfIt Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 11:25 pm
@pnm, If you received harrasment from bloggers on this sight because of that opinion, then the seeing eye dog business should be out of dogs by now.
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Kings fan since 1988.
Still play hockey 4 days a weeks.
But watching this.
O lord.
So painful.
Its like having a lover you can’t leave.
Avoid.
Or nurture.
So powerless.
1 player can taint the chemistry of a team.
And this team has so much work ahead of them.
To prove to themselves.
They can compete.
On the best stage on earth.
I feel for everyone in this forum.
And on the ice.
Trying to take a deep breath & give distance.
I’ll certainly shed tears when they win the cup.
Because the road has been uphill.
Always.
Love.
Adam.
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Oh my god the sky is falling!
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pnm Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:31 pm
@Hockey Jesus, Yes, at this point it actually is…
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Gmo Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:34 pm
@Hockey Jesus,
The sky is not falling, but kings are falling down the standings and possibly a playoff spot
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pnm Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:38 pm
@Gmo, I fail to see the difference. I thought that constitutes a sky falling…?
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TiredOfIt Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 11:04 pm
@Hockey Jesus, Finally woke up eh? It has! where you been? Still waiting for the second coming
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for Pete’s sake Lombardi, make move!!! this is horse hockey not hockey!
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Saw this game live in Denver, and Kings just looked lost on the ice. And apparently, they’re being taught that if they enter the offensive zone and venture more than 10 feet away from the boards, the ice will open and swallow them. Absolutely. No. Offense.
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I still feel like we have had some great strides in the last 5 years. We just keep falling short on getting free agents to want to come here. I just hope DL does not give up our future to try and save his job. I am hoping we become sellers at this point more and make some changes after the year and go hard after the Cup next year. Every move we have made lately as a seller has strengthened us for the future. (JJ, Williams) The moves we make as buyers have made us significantly weaker (Penner) (Anyone remember Anson Carter?)
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SpencerMaze Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 7:36 am
@Luc is still the man!, You mean “absent” Carter? Sure do. Why is it when talented players come here they forget how to score? Staples must be a black hole as far as scoring is concerned. I’m afraid if Nash or anyone else comes here they’ll get “sucked it” too
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Yesterday instead of :get rid of DL i put get read of DL.Sorry for my english.
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jonsey Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:45 pm
@Sam T., He probably needs to read about hockey too
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Im calling it. The Kings miss the playoffs. No ifs. Theyre done.
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TiredOfIt Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 11:20 pm
@jonsey, Too late….The NBC goons already did.
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Don’t think a trade would help. Wait til next season and get a serious draft pick that hopefully knows how to score.
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I for one like Mike Richards,i know some of you don’t.. But were we crying for a 2nd line Center?.. We have Kopi and Richards for a long time at a good cap hit. Also,look whoo Richards had to play with as linemates. Penner, who has been lazy.. Stoll who is not really a winger… I feel that they SHOULD GET Carter at 5.3 per.. I feel he and Richards would be great for years.. And if you want more grit?… You trade for Moen and Ott and what if you put Brown with those two?… The banger line!… Hopefully Gagne comes back?….Kopi,Willy and (?)… Nash,Parise or yes.. Pacioretty on the 1st line…
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TeamJMFJ Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 1:59 am
@kfan, good post IMO
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I have to agree with several other posters that this has been the most disappointing year as a Kings fan for 24 years (12 as a seasons ticket holder, Why?, because for the first time we came into the season knowing we would be in the playoffs and were considered by more that one writer to be a real contender. I think a couple of them actually picked us to win the cup. Instead we get this garbage. Other years we just hoped and dreamed of making a cup run or squeaking into the playoffs. What I am afraid of is that this was to be our year and now it will be awhile. There are going to be many changes and it will take some time to restructure the team with better management and some different players and by then we will be in some serious salary cap issues.
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Nikko Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 11:01 pm
@jlium,
..or our young talent aged by then. bah! let’s get on with the process and fire DL first.
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Mars Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 12:11 am
@jlium, I dont think (hoping.. staying optimistic) we need to go all out and make a huge trade, we only need to make minor improvements. I dont see it happening this year though, next year maybe.
We may need to let Penner and Stoll walk; freeing up space to try to obtain more wingers, trade Johnson for a winger as Voynov can replace him.
We have a strong back end (G&D) have a good line up the middle, but are just missing wingers.
If we could get Carter, that might work, but need him cheap.
We may need to let gags go though, if he is that injury prone, its a hurt on cap space and holding up space for others unless we want to keep peppering our monarchs with NHL training.
I dont think we need to change a whole lot. We do need a coach that can push net presence. (not saying dump DS, maybe assistants etc)
For sure this hour practice needs to pushed up more, they need more time shooting and running routine drills, increase their speed and net presence.
We are close, the players need to step up and do it. DS needs to push it harder into their heads. They need to believe in themselves more too.
We are close, just need to get over the mental block they have placed on themselves.
We dont need major changes, just some fine tweaks.
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washinton sucks, maybe ovechkin
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First time I didn’t rush home to watch a Kings game, and glad I didn’t. It has finally hit the defense. Apathy and lethargy….why the hell should we bust our asses every night and give up 1 or 2 goals when these stinking forwards, yes I said stinking, could’t find their asses with both hands in the dark.
All three NBC goons, Including Jeremy(do nothing for the kings)Roenick,agrre that the Kings are not a playoff team, number one, Rick Nash would never want to come to Hell A number two, and Dustin Pancakes is a $5mil bust with no heart. What a surprise DL
What happened to all of the DL sightings early in the season? That guy is as absent as our goal scoring. Kopitar? Richards? Brown? Stoal? Williams? I don’t feel the need to mention anyone else because the rest of our forwards belong in the minors. Cept for King and Kolan, they deserve to be here based on grit and front of the net presence. Something we never see from the invisible men.
I would like to see a real effort for all Kings fans to wear their brown grocery bags over their heads at the next home game. If you really want the organization to know how you feel, this is the best way. Look what it did for New Orleans.
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TiredOfIt Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 11:19 pm
@TiredOfIt, Sorry….Nolan
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yard dog Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 7:37 am
@TiredOfIt, I am used to the scoring droughts, lack of leadership, tenacity-grit from Kopitar, but not the other. Well, this is Richards first season with the Kings, so I am unaware of what his usual pattern is, but I understand that this has been his worst year. Besides Kopitar, the rest appear to put out effort but just no results, so, this drought is probably due to lack of chemistry. I personally do not see anything improved with Sutter and think that he should be nixed along with DL. I do not mean to continually “bag” on Kopitar, but he is our highest paid forward, assistant captain and always looked upon as a scoring leader for this club. So, to me, he has been the biggest dissapointment. At this point, there is no turning around. So lets see what happens next year or see what happens Monday when the trade deadline is here. As far as the brown bags…..I would not even bother. We are not New Orleans. Many other events happen here in L.A. but, I know what you are getting at. I am thoroughly dissapointed along with the rest of the fans
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No trades! this team needs to learn that they need to step it up themselves and can’t have some great push like new coaches or huge trades to get them going every time there in a slump
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UglyinLA Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 6:21 am
@Kings!!!,
I totally agree. Unfortunately, we are in the mimority.
The problem with our Kings is not a lack of skill level, its a lack of cohesiveness; we are out of sync.
It also has to be tough going to work everyday knowing that today could be your last day at the company. Its that old adage,”The beeatings will continue until morale improves!”
I hope DL tells all the bloodsucking vulture GMs to go screw themselves. No deal until the off season. This summer we will have at least $15M in cap space. We will have to decide whether we keep Quick or make Bernier the goalie of the future. We also have a logjam on defense. We have eight NHL ready deefensemen.
Nothing will send a more positive message to our current team than making no trade at all. It will prove to them, once and for all, that management believes they can win with this team.
I’ve been in management for over 30 years. Nothing motivates more than positive reinforcement and team spirit.
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SpencerMaze Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 7:15 am
@UglyinLA, Great post man! I’ve been sitting here thinking about what you said and I tend to agree. At the Beginning of the season we all had high hopes for a deep playoff run. This is pretty much the same team who has horribly under achieved. I guess Gagne really is that important to our offense, huh?
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I’ve been a quick fan since day one but… The last 2 games do make me a little concerned and I wouldn’t mind doing something gutsy if I was in charge.
I trust Bernier to be the kings #1 goalie and Quick will cost a fortune next yr. lock up bernier and someone who can score
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SpencerMaze Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 7:01 am
@jason, Yes we could certainly get a lot in return for Quicker. But I’d be very surprised if DL made a trade that involved JQ. I trust JB as well but I don’t think DL does
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Soureen Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 3:04 pm
@jason, 100000% I agree. That would be a smart move. Lock up bernier get good return on quick
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Need
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1000
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Sebastian Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 8:03 am
@kingszzz, HAHA, GOOD ONE
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The coaching has really devolved. Even defensively they look lost. The entire product is now broken. Just scramble the lines again and send it back out. This in now one of the worst teams in the NHL.
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