Jonathan Quick’s postgame thoughts…
(on the game…)
QUICK: “They seemed to care a little bit more than us tonight. That was the difference in the game.’’
(on whether he actively wanted to play, after last night’s disappointment…)
QUICK: “You always want to play. It doesn’t matter what happens. You always want to play. If you don’t want to play a game, you probably really don’t belong in this league. So, no matter what happens, you want to get back in there and you want to play.’’
(on the need for a strong final 21 games…)
QUICK: “Obviously we’re still right there. We still can make up ground and move up. That’s all we’re focused on. Obviously we didn’t play well tonight. We didn’t play nearly as well as we should have. As disappointing as that is, there are still 20 games left, a quarter of the season left to go, and we’re still in the mix. We need to play better.’’
wow, is Quick saying some guys dont care?
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Snoop dogg Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:34 pm
@pesus, He’s probably talking about Clifford.
What happened to him? Cost the team the game last night.
Huge turn over tonight. Dude needs to wake up.
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Jorgen Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:10 pm
@Snoop dogg, Doughty had an even worse turn-over/give-away than Clifford. That’s more upsetting than Cliffords brainfart.
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tomb Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 4:18 am
@Jorgen, You’re kidding, right?
FKA PakiFro Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 9:12 am
@Jorgen,
Doughty seems to be the best player the last two games. He clearly cares. I wish Kopitar and Richards would show the same determination because those two have the ability to put the offense on their backs.
tmp32 Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 9:31 am
@pesus, If management doesn’t care, why should they. Poor Quick, plays all night, goes to OT, loses, gets on a plane, sleeps for a couple hours, probably in pads, wakes up and goes right back in, backing up a team that has no legs, and is hung with a loss that belongs to Sutter. How fast do you think he’s out of town once his UFA time comes?
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Quick is correct…..don’t think that was the problem although he does seem to be a little off of his game right now…perhaps it’s good timing. You never know.
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@Rich Hammond, Were all the players available for interviews? Or are they putting up different guys?
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GravelPitKings Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 11:17 pm
@LA_1968, I have been curious to this as well. Maybe if Rich records all the interviews to transcribe later, he could post the other guys audio clips. Or are the ones posted pretty much everybody who was interviewed?
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allotta talk from this team….but not backing it up….
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Sean Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:34 pm
@dahack11, no one else might be. But Quick is the only reason this team is on life support. Without him, the Kings would be sitting down near Columbus in the standings.
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jofa6000 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:44 pm
@Sean, im sure bernier can hold his own as well.
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Feel sorry for Quick
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rt16 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:34 pm
man the boys looked like burnt toast tonight . . . slipping bad right now. need a jolt of some kind . . . lombardi you listening? know you are watching
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Who is he referring to?
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Snoop dogg Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:36 pm
@Carol Vadnais, Probably himself.
He’s over it. Doesn’t matter if he gives up zero goals or five goals.
The team still loses
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Hang in there Quick! Get the team going and ready. You are by far the rock of the team this year. Tell them to get out there and keep them away from you, tell them they owe you for saving their buts and its time to collect!!
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Bad Thought….That DL is fired and DS is moved up to replace him….
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Kenny44 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:55 pm
@neil, I was thinking that earlier tonight, also, when people were talking about how Sutter would stay because AEG won’t pay for 3 coaching contracts (TM, DS, and new guy). They wouldn’t really be adding a contract if DL went out and DS stayed, would they?
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:07 pm
@Kenny44, That just might happen if they fire DL. Better hope they don’t fire DL. One of Sutter’s problems was he couldn’t find a center to play with Iginla. That was one of the reasons he made crazy trades and it all went nuts. In La with Richards and kopi he wouldn’t have to worry about that. Not that i want him as GM because I don’t, just bringing it up. I want DL to get one more year to work things out.
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andy Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 11:26 pm
@Jeff_R, Sutter was a terrible GM and I’m wondering about his coaching tactics too! Sorry Darryl the game might have passed you bye!
Cynic Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 11:36 pm
@neil, I think Ron Hextall is in line to move into Dean’s spot. Hexy is ready. Many are talking about him getting a GM gig next year somewhere, might as well be with the team he already knows inside and out.
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Quick should be the captain. Remove the C off of Brown’s chest.
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Not So Quick Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:43 pm
@GKG, I’m pretty sure there’s a rule against the goalie being captain. Even when Roberto Luongo was the Canucks’ captain, it was more of an “honorary” C and the A’s did all the captain responsibilities.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:48 pm
@NSQ, There’s no rule against it, but it’s considered highly impractical.
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jofa6000 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:45 pm
@GKG, agree with the part of brown being removed from the C but should be given to richards.
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:08 pm
@jofa6000, Brown should not be removed as Captain. If he were to take it off himself and give it to Richards, I be all for that. I think it would really rejuvenate Brown if he gave up the captaincy.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 12:36 am
@Jeff_R, Me too. Said the same thing on the last topic, and several weeks ago for that matter.
“If you don’t want to play a game, you probably really don’t belong in this league.” I feel sorry for Quick. I wonder how many teammates he’s referring to…
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g smith86 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:46 pm
@Sean, read that again…he was referring to the question of him starting the game tonight…you are reading through the lines…yes…but i still think he was referring to himself
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Stuart Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 8:10 am
@g smith86, IMO whoever asked him that needs to have his credentials stripped away… can you be serious, asking a professional athlete if they actively wanted to play??? WTF is that?
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zulov Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 1:45 pm
@Stuart, They asked him that because Sutter said he asked Quick if he wanted to play given the back to back.
This is just another point showing that Sutter pulled a stupid move asking Quick. What’s Quick gonna say? No?
Thats what Quick is talking about here – when he was asked, of course he said yes as anyone should!
its painful to read this… He is clearly carrying a lot on his shoulders..
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LA_1968 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:40 pm
@pr0cess, Imagine how he feels seeing the playoffs slipping away in his best season. Really the best season I’ve seen a King’s goalie have.
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pr0cess Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:42 pm
@LA_1968, i know… For years ive been saying the missing link is goalies.. And we get 2 amazing goalies, just to break them like a horse…
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LA Kings Major Disappointment Tonight. That’s where I’m leaving it. No need to say more.
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408kingsfan Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:45 pm
@Poorman, for once everyone will agree with you ha ha ha
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Mars Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:53 pm
@408kingsfan, Let us all hope these past two games are a wake up call and not the nail in the coffin.
Being optimistic, I am saying Quick (maybe even being down) gets them going.
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Cynic Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 11:39 pm
@Poorman, I disagree.
MAJOR is assuming that there is possibly a worse disappointment than tonight’s effort.
This was a COMPLETE disappointment.
I know you feel awkward when people here agree with you, so I wanted you to feel comfortable.
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Feel bad for Quick, he’s carried more than his share of the load this season.
However, this is also a consequence of this organization’s mismanagement of their assets. It’s not like Bernier is incapable of playing 15-20 games and help to keep Quick fresh and on his toes.
After a tough loss in Phoenix, the team needed a pick-me-up. In this case, stubbornness is not good.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:49 pm
@FdoFmFull, Why would that happen with 20 games left?
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FdoFmFull Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:53 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Because it’s okay to analyze and draw conclusions that help to rectify the things that don’t result as expected.
In other words, repeating the approach and expecting different results defines insanity!
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You know, based upon what I am seeing, I think it is time to start throwing some support to the other pro-hockey team in So Cal. They are playing pretty god, working their way towards a play-off spot. Yep, time to head down the freeway to that other arena and actually looking forward to it. Going to see our first Reign game on March 9th. GKG!!! whoops, sorry, GRG!!! (gotcha all didn’t I!)
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408kingsfan Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:44 pm
@DesertKing, you had me scared for a minute
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pr0cess Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:47 pm
@DesertKing, o you devil lol, i think rich was worried to
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SLIM Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:47 pm
@DesertKing,
Clever…Good head fake..
Better than JJ’s..
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:10 pm
@DesertKing, There are rumors that they would move the Monarchs to Ontario so that our top Minor league team would be near L.A… Be awesome to watch our top prospects during the year if that rumor came true.
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Decker Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 7:25 am
@DesertKing, The Reign are having a great season (especially when compared to the previous two). With Bakersfield only days away from being far enough behind to not catch Ontario, the playoffs are essentially a lock already.
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No game plan.Its very disappointing at this crucial time.Its not a Quick’s fault.I think Bernier suppose to start.DS looks very confused.In time maybe he knew something about hockey ,not anymore.Fire DS nand DL with many week players .
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Like there is anything these guys can say that would make people happy.
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I blame Daryl Sutter for this. He has been riding Quick for a while now. Some of us on this blog have had a mild concern that Sutter better start playing Bernier from time to time or Quick might get burned out like he did a couple of seasons ago when Ersberg was riding pine the whole season thanx to that bafoon TM.
Anybody who has played hockey, or followed it long enough understands that catchers in baseball and goalies in hockey are the most taxing positions in all of sports because you have to squat and bend your knees alot.
I thought Sutter was smart enough to understand this, and DL powerfull enough to deliver this message to him in private. As alot of are finding out, this organization lacks alot of common sense, and since DL is the President and GM, The buck stops with him.
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CB14 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:47 pm
@puck73, Could not agree MORE.
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408kingsfan Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:49 pm
@puck73, Terry Sutter or Daryl Murray whatever you want to call this monster it’s all the same ghost.
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jack Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:50 pm
@puck73, the funny thing is that Sutter even isnt on a winning streak….I can understand not wanting to mess up the lineup during a winning streak…but we havent been on any…so whats the downside of playing Bernier? Even if we lose with him, at least Quick rests.
I honestly think that some of the people in power positions in hockey dont really know what they are doing///that happens in many sports though…big name, big hockey families, but no coaching smarts.
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Merv Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 12:27 am
@jack,
Could not agree more about your comment regarding people in power positions that pretend to know what they are doing.
It happens at all levels mites through juniors through the pro teams. Coaches, scouts that talk the talk but are incapable of walking the walk. They blow smoke up anyones you know what that are willing to listen. They make statements about what they are going to do, e.g. Have Rob Blake mentor Jack Johnson on how to become a better defenceman. Where did that plan go?! Blake takes off and Jack Johnson becomes Hack Johnson left to his own ends. No one wants to acknoledge that Johnson is not a multi-million dollar player. Watch him at the blue.line, He can’t keep the puck inside the line to save himself? Same spinnerama move below the blue line, gets trapped, turns the puck over 1,2 puck is in the net, -89 -90, I don/t know, lost count of where his plus minus is now.
i’m sure Johnson is a great guy but not worth the salary that he is stealing! Most multi-million dollar players don’t make the kinds of mistakes the he does. Where are the big plays. Big dollars = Big Plays! Why wiould they let him take a penalty shot last night. look what happened. Shot it wide! Game commmentary by Bob Miller on Johnson taking shots during the season, ” Johnson shoots puck, goes wide to the right, shoots high, shoots lto the left of teh net, fans on shot,blocked shot, hits the post, hits the crossbar turns puck over at blue line but he’s our Franchise player. We are supposed to believe that because the people in power say so and they know better than the fans( Perhaps those people in power should sit up among the fans in the 300 sections and listen to what they yell and scream during the game when all they see is more of the same. Enough said!
BTW I think Quick and Bernier are both great goal tenders but I fell bad for Bernier riding the pine night after night especially after those people in power said that they would rest Quick during the season and not burn him out as someone else mentioned in these comments and what really chaps my you know what is when Jim Fox gets on Bernier’s case for letting in a goal in his first game back after sitting on the bench for fifteen plus games and then being expected to play the perfect game. Whereas, when a player comes back from injury and plays his first game and has a bad game all we hear are the excuses as to how he is not in game shape and needs to be given time to get back in game shape.
Here’s my take, do us all a favor, Bernier and johnson plus a first round draft pick (We’ll have one this year!) to the Devil’s for Parise. Brodeur is getting old but could mentor Bernier and Johnson could be a project for the team.
That’s it I’m done!
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g smith86 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:52 pm
@puck73, He rode Kiprosov like a mule in 04…JQ is a fierce competitor…it’s hard to get him to take a seat, but you are dead on…DS is the coach and has to make those tough calls once in a while…maybe JQ gives you the best chance to win every night, but he won’t be much good come playoff time when he is physically and mentally burnt…But, there I go again…talking as if they are going to be in the playoffs…silly me
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ta Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:07 pm
@puck73, Totally agree buddy!
All year i questioned management moves this year.
playing Moreau and Hunter every game until they finally realize that they sucked way too late.
TM sitting JQ after his shutout streak.
keeping VV down in Manchester when is has been one of our better dman all year long.
Now DS played a worn downed JQ on back to back games????
AEG time for a shake up from top to bottom
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:12 pm
@puck73, As much as I thought Bernier should of started tonight I don’t think it would of been any better. They were horrible in front of Quick in the first period. I don’t think it would of been any better against Bernier.
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FdoFmFull Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:16 pm
@puck73, agree.
Asset mismanagement big time!
More than physical fatigue, Quick was likely frustrated and upset with himself for losing a game in which he was given a rare 4 goals! On top of that his team mates were in the dump for losing 2 big leads and playing stupid hockey.
back-to-back on the road, late in the season – this is why you have a second goalie! HELLO?
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:50 pm
@puck73, I really don’t think that has anything to do with it. I’d be more likely to agree with the idea that he’s sick of standing on his head for this team.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:51 pm
@puck73, Put another way, which goal was he supposed to stop?
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Our team reminds me of
“Whack-a-Mole”…We fix one thing
And another thing pops up..
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Mars Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 9:56 pm
@SLIM, Hopefully these past two very poor games wake up our guys so we become the hammer in the game.
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Past two games and results = the result on a constant basis if we did not have a goalie the caliber of quick
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:52 pm
@Kings x, Kinda like about four years ago when we didn’t. Progress!
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Had to work late so just watched the recorded game….well at least the first period. Knew the Kings would never be able to climb out of that hole (despite the perfect incentive in last night’s game). Like most everyone else…simply dumbfounded by what’s happening with this team. And someone strongly advocated putting Cliffy on the A line?? Anyway, doesn;t matter. Gotta get some sleep. I hear someone singing in the background……
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Just an observation,
Could someone please tell me what our record since Voynov
was send down?
Just out of curiousity or maybe it’s just a coincidence……..
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puck73 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:02 pm
@Mark B, Hey pal, Dean Lombardi here. Dont you worry about a thing, I got it covered, I know what I’m doin. Were gonna be ok this year!
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CB14 Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:12 pm
@Mark B, 1-3-2
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Mark B Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 12:26 am
@CB14,
Thank you!
I rest my case!
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Is it safe to say our team overall has gotten worse under sutter?
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Jeff_R Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:14 pm
@Kings x, Our offense statistically has but our defense has gotten even better. The last 4 out of 5 periods notwithstanding.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:53 pm
@Kings x, No, it’s not. They’re slightly better overall. Of course, given the last five games, it doesn’t seem like it.
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I was born in 84, kings fan since 89, how much do I need to see before the kings become a contender. I am pissed at this lack luster performance get ur frickin head in the game no more frickin excuses please FML. I was born in van city why do I not cheer for a canadian team at least they try. Quick ur great but tell ir frick.in team mates to try
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IceGuy Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 7:42 am
@Harman,
Harman, I mean no disrespect here, but you think you are frustrated?
Two words.
Bob Miller.
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You people are so sympathetic for quick, he didn’t look like he cared last night either he was ALLLL over the place bernier 110% should’ve gotten the new start. You need to open your eyes and realize that he is just as mch to blame as anyone else he’s given up 7 goals on his last 40 shots!
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zulov Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 2:05 pm
@Jt22, JQ can probably snooze for 10 games before someone points a finger at him for all the great work he has done for the kings this year.
In respect to your point though, he wasn’t at his bet against PHX for sure, and that will happen now and again. All great gollies have mediocre outings and occasionally make mistakes.
He really should have had a rest after the PHX game, but Sutter wanted to be the good guy and try to show JQ that he has earned the right to decide for himself whether he plays or not.
That seems like a fatherly thing to do, but not necessarily a professional thing to do. Thats DS – he wants to be their dad, not their coach.
TM wanted to be their teacher, not their coach.
We need a FRIGIN coach!
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Jt22 Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 2:31 pm
@zulov, Quick has ALOT of mediocre outings people are blinded by the big save in a game but neglect all the soft goals he allows. Quick has a tendency to give up goals in bunches ie. 2 goals in 2 minutes. It happens far too often and people don’t hole him accountable. He needs to spend less time complaining about everybody else and start working on his focus. Sometimes he allows a goal and looks like he’s given up! Every goalie gives up goals GET OVER IT. I admit I’m jaded by my belief that bernier is a top notch goaltender and has a far high ceiling that j quick, but my reasons for believeing that quick is as shaky and inconsistent as they come is true, most people won’t admit it but it’s true. 24-17-11 <—- that is not the decor of any superstar goalie. Shootout loses are on him it's one on one and it his responsibility to get a stop if even half of those loses are wins our record looks like 33-22-6, looks alot better doesn't it?
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zulov Reply:
February 23rd, 2012 at 3:29 pm
@Jt22, Is today opposite day? Are you really suggesting Quick is a mediocre goaltender?
Have you been watching the dozens of games this year when he gives up 2 goals or less and the Kings loose?
He is as good as it gets in the league. Bernier is a good gollie too, and I am sure would do well if starting, but JQ is awesome. The ONLY reason why his record is 24-17-11 cause we have the worst offense EVER!!!
Every gollie gives up soft goals now and again! And Bernier is no exception.