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Johnson posts about move

Posted by Rich Hammond on 24 February 2012, 7:20 pm

Even amid the craziness of being traded, Jack Johnson probably had to laugh at the idea of being a University of Michigan man and being traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets, a team that plays just a few miles away from Ohio State University. Still, Johnson has made the transition quickly, as his official website this morning had already be redone in Blue Jackets fashion, including a message to fans. The link is below, along with a link to a Columbus Dispatch item on Johnson. Johnson did not play tonight against Columbus.

Jack Johnson’s website

Columbus Dispatch item on Johnson

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jeffreyryan says:

February 24, 2012 at 7:22 pm

Guna miss you jack! good luck!

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DaveinSD Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:08 pm
@jeffreyryan, class act JJ is and he will be missed. He managed his own 7 yr contract with us last year clearly telling us he wanted to be a King and now we banish him to Columbus. After Doughty finally signed this year, I pictured #3 and #8 being in LA for awhile, like Blake and Zhitnik could have been, but here we are again, the front office trades it away. Carter you better be worth bro!!!!!!!!! Farewell JJ #3!

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Bama Kings Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:54 pm
@DaveinSD, Kings, like most die hard loyalist fans, over value their assets. But how do you not value JJ? Statistically, Dean L. should be given a parade for the deal he just made. Carter is the scoring talent we haven’t seen in… well like Quick is the goalie talent we haven’t seen in…

What nags at us is we don’t trust Carter. Penner hurt us. He damaged our belief in the rebound story.

Penner is no Carter.

And from professional stand point, Carter is no Johnson. Jack is being dealt to an inferior team, dead last. His attitude makes you think he was just dealt to Boston.

Carter is no Johnson in that right. Lucky for us, he’s coming to a better situation with a group of guys he knows and loves.

Truth – I would have like to seen DD dealt. Bernier and DD for Carter and X player – keep the pick for the depth move next.

I think trading DD for Carter is one talented debutant for another, except we get form under that crap contract DD has.

So… Good luck to a class act in JJ. You’re on my fantasy roster, so go kick some MFA, JMFJ.

As fans, we should be very excited about Jeff Carter.

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Zorzi Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 10:44 am
@Bama Kings,

You can’t be serious the only way you include DD in trade with Blue Jackets is if you are getting Nash back one for one, or maybe they need to include additional pick with that.

If this is frustration speaking from expecting DD to show more this year OK, otherwise … ah nevermind.

ToughD Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 10:46 am
@DaveinSD, JJ cut down on the risky plays which boosted his plus minus. Still mistake prone in his own zone though

Never a big fan of JJ, but liked the fact he gave us a pretty good deal

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TeamJMFJ says:

February 24, 2012 at 7:23 pm

Those jerseys are soooo UGLY!!

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40YearKingsFan Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 8:29 am
@TeamJMFJ, Where’s the best place to look for a bargain on Johnson LA #3 away jerseys??

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Subby says:

February 24, 2012 at 7:24 pm

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Blueline says:

February 24, 2012 at 7:30 pm

His webmaster needs to fix the title tag. Still says Los Angeles Kings on it even though he’s changed everything else.

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Bama Kings Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:55 pm
@Blueline, wow. You and I probably only people caring about that, which leads me to ask… what do you do?

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absoludicrous Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 12:03 am
@Bama Kings, this bothered me too. i’m a systems engineer.

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OneTimer Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
@Blueline, Good catch.

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408kingsfan says:

February 24, 2012 at 7:30 pm

Johnson did not play tonight against Columbus…. good thing for columbus

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Fyzzix says:

February 24, 2012 at 7:30 pm

Rich-

I think you mean did not play against Colorado in the last sentence. Or, alternatively, did not play for Columbus.

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Dominick Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 7:37 pm
@Fyzzix,
As long as we’re looking to fix mistakes, It should read “already been redone in Blue Jackets fashion”.

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DEH says:

February 24, 2012 at 7:31 pm

Lol, he has a picture of pancakes on his page!

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Lvhatrick says:

February 24, 2012 at 7:34 pm

Jack you deserved better. Give’em hell. You’re a class act.

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Koko Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:37 pm
@Lvhatrick, was he classy when he demanded a trade from Carolina after he was drafted?

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Sebastian Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:58 pm
@Koko, He wanted to finish playing his college season. Thas hardly “demanding a trade”

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Seattle757 Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 9:03 pm
@Koko, What, does someone wanting to get an education over flashing dollar signs make him not a class act? That kid has his priorities straight and no he didn’t demand a trade, Carolina traded him since he refuse to leave college.

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KingInASeaOfGreen Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 9:05 pm
@Koko, Ya, he didn’t demand being traded. Carolina was getting upset that he wanted to stay in school and traded him for someone they could use immediately. JJ is a great guy, but we needed this trade — we needed something new.

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goldielocks Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
@Koko,

Look at what color of tie he was wearing at the draft. That was his statement.

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TheRussianKing says:

February 24, 2012 at 7:41 pm

I’m rooting for Jack. He just bit a bullet for our team, I hope it all works out for him.

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Deke'r Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:26 pm
@TheRussianKing, …think the bullet was shoved down his throat…

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fourtunato Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:29 pm
@Deke’r, well said.

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40YearKingsFan Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 8:38 am
@Deke’r, Gentleman Jack is a fine representative of any organization. Carter better start scoring a lot of goals right away.

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Kerry says:

February 24, 2012 at 7:42 pm

Gonna miss you, Jack! Best of luck to you. Sad to see you go.

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jack says:

February 24, 2012 at 7:43 pm

I will be a JJ fan regardless of what jersey he wears!.

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TeamJMFJ Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 7:46 pm
@jack, amen

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Cruiznblue Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:07 pm
@jack,

ditto!

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Darrell Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 12:53 am
@jack, Even when they trade him to Detroit?

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jack Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 6:37 am
@Darrell, dang, DTW (Detroit) is my second favourite team….Long time ex michigander here….

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OneTimer Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
@jack,

+1!!

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FKA PakiFro says:

February 24, 2012 at 7:43 pm

Class act. Polar opposite of carters reaction when he was traded there

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Dominick Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:21 pm
@FKA PakiFro, Very true.

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40YearKingsFan Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 8:47 am
@FKA PakiFro, Yep. Carter needs at least a couple hat tricks before he starts showing up in the Hollywood tabloids.

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NIDKingsfan says:

February 24, 2012 at 7:45 pm

We’re gonna miss ya Jack. Thank you.

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DesertKing says:

February 24, 2012 at 7:46 pm

Class act and we ade going to miss him.

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JB@OC says:

February 24, 2012 at 7:47 pm

I’ll miss you Jack!! I’m sad that you got traded… I really like your presence in LA.. You are one of the few players in the NHL and probably the only one in LA who always keeps a happy face even in stressful situation. Your smile means more to me as a fan than your being a good defensive player in the team. Best wishes to you.

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Cup B4 I Die says:

February 24, 2012 at 7:48 pm

I’ll always remember him ‘Tebowing’ after scoring this year. Total class act+a pro. Wish him nothing but the best.

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luckyluc13 Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:13 pm
@Cup B4 I Die, I agree completely

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JD Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 11:42 pm
@Cup B4 I Die, That alone was reason to trade him

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drewbert says:

February 24, 2012 at 7:51 pm

always classy, that jack johnson.

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Mars says:

February 24, 2012 at 8:04 pm

Gonna miss you JMFJ! I hope you become one of their top players and get a huge fanbase! You deserve it!!!

I promise I will never “boo” you when you roll out at TSC bro!

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Rordog says:

February 24, 2012 at 8:05 pm

Class act…. But nice guys finish last

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Kingsrock80 Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
@Rordog,

Ain’t that the truth!

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Diablito93 says:

February 24, 2012 at 8:06 pm

Going to miss you JJ. Best of luck!

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jeffreyryan says:

February 24, 2012 at 8:07 pm

Im always going to remember when he knocked out ryan smyth. Scary hit.

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andy Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
@jeffreyryan, sooo sick tho.

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tornado12 says:

February 24, 2012 at 8:12 pm

Best of luck Jack. You will have a very successful and hopefully hall of fame career. Maybe one day your career path will land you back in LA. I will root hard for you as a team usa member in the future. The real Kings fans will always miss you.

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andy says:

February 24, 2012 at 8:16 pm

Miss you already Jack. Come back to the Kingdom when you get tired of losing.

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Soureen Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:40 pm
@andy, Looooooool

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Seattle757 says:

February 24, 2012 at 8:21 pm

Good luck Jack, wish you the best and hope to see you represent Team USA for many more Olympics to come. Who knows, maybe with luck you end up coming back to LA.

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Mars Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:39 pm
@Seattle757, Yeah I may pick up my Johnson USA jersey next Olympic round. (already have my Brown one)

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Gustavo says:

February 24, 2012 at 8:23 pm

Just like almost everyone will always be a Lappi fan in LA, I believe JNFJ will build a similar following throughout his career.

Best wishes, JJ!

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seanster48 Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 9:45 am
@Gustavo, true THAT!

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seanster48 Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 9:45 am
@Gustavo, true THAT!

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Jim says:

February 24, 2012 at 8:27 pm

I love how the stats page on his website conveniently omits +/-. Seems like a good dude and I wish him all the best, but, this team won’t miss what he brings to the ice

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goldielocks says:

February 24, 2012 at 8:28 pm

You’ll be my hero forever, Jack. Wish you luck with CBJ.

http://lockerz.com/s/186878536

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Deke'r says:

February 24, 2012 at 8:32 pm

….make that 11th place…

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Koko says:

February 24, 2012 at 8:37 pm

For everyone saying JJ is a class act, umm do you not remember when he refused to play a game with the Hurricanes right after he was drafted? What a class act…?

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Seattle757 Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:45 pm
@Koko,

Maybe because Jack Johnson also valued his education? Unlike some kids, he didn’t let the flashing of dollar signs make him forget what is also important. He left after his Sophomore year, but he still continues to take classes in the summer to get his college degree. So no he didn’t pull an 88 and yes, he is a CLASS ACT.

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DesertKing Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:49 pm
@Seattle757,

Even better, he finished his degree a year or two ago and used his education to negotiate his own contract.

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McStick93 Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:55 pm
@DesertKing, I bet he wished he had negotiated a no trade clause…

KingMe20 Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 9:46 pm
@Koko,

Do you not remember posting this comment earlier in this article?

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illegalstick33 Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:13 pm
@Koko, Sorry sir but your fear of Kings fans thinking Jack was a class act is starting to take it’s toll on you.

Yoda says ” Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering.

Suffering is no good. Jack wouldn’t want any Kings fan to suffer.

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YoBro Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:31 pm
@illegalstick33, Who is this “Yoda” you speak of?

Go Kings

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DesertKing says:

February 24, 2012 at 8:41 pm

i have been so depressed about Kings hockey and our lack of scoring and losing JJ….. but things are now looking up and I AM GETTING FIRED UP! Animal House is on, the guitar just got destroyed, Otis Day and the Knights are singing and pretty soon the Germans are gonna bomb Pearl Harbor and WE WILL NEVER GIVE UP! GKG!!! We need John Belushi on the 4th line!

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Duncanz Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 1:52 am
@DesertKing, I think Farley is the hard-hitting checking guy you need right there. Bigger body, unmatched sports -motivational experience, and costs about the same to feed.
You can save $$ by fitting your whole family into a single one of his jerseys too!!

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Kingsfanone says:

February 24, 2012 at 8:45 pm

You are a class act. I wish the best for you!

Thank you, Jack!

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Osaka says:

February 24, 2012 at 8:51 pm

JJ has a webpage, why?

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SLIM Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 9:07 pm
@Osaka,
You don’t have a website?
Mine is lakingsarebipolar.com..
I lied…Have you seen Anze’e?
It’s pretty well done..

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Scot Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 12:42 am
@Osaka,

Lol. Same reaction I had.

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aegwillnotwinthecup says:

February 24, 2012 at 8:51 pm

Ugh. While I’m excited to see what Carter can bring to our offense, something about this move just seems so wrong. I don’t think Dean considers this move for even one second if we’re in a better position and his job is not on the line. Here’s Carter, a guy who, while talented as hell, has developed a reputation as a prima donna and party guy, signed for another decade. And here’s Johnson, a homegrown kid who, while not without a lot of struggles, has always striven to become better and help the team win, signed at a low rate for multiple years. And we’re trading who for who here?

Something just feels totally wrong about this. Hopefully I’m wrong, Carter lights it up along his former team mates, and we easily replace Johnson’s puck movement from the blueline. But I don’t know. This just still feels crappy.

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Soureen Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:35 pm
@aegwillnotwinthecup, Columbus wanted our Left kidney for carter. Ohhh makes me mad why can’t they take penner instead and trade him for someone from maple leafs? Columbus annoyes me. They deserve to loose 5, 0 tonight

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Hatter says:

February 24, 2012 at 8:54 pm

This kid really is nothing but class.

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Fukifuji says:

February 24, 2012 at 8:57 pm

Totally off topic: iTunes is allowing pre-release rentals for the new hockey movie “Goon”. It’s pretty freaking hilarious…and it just might take your mind off the fact that we’re 30th in the league offensively.

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brig33 says:

February 24, 2012 at 8:58 pm

I saw him do an interview during the Columbus game today. He looked a little tired, which is to be expected, but overall he seemed pretty happy. I’m glad he’s going to get a chance to be a #1 guy. We all know how much he stepped up when Drew was gone, now he gets that chance every night. Good luck Jack!

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lakingbob(chi) says:

February 24, 2012 at 9:01 pm

All I know is these next 3 games we need bad and thats 2 on the road. Schedule does not look good but we need to be in playoff mode NOW!!!!!!!!

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lakingbob(chi) Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 9:10 pm
@lakingbob(chi), And guess where we get to go in a couple weeks COLUMBUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Duncanz Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 2:02 am
@lakingbob(chi), Even bigger for you ‘cos for sure you’ve got some serious stakes riding on today’s game with your Hawks buds, eh?

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Gustavo says:

February 24, 2012 at 9:09 pm

THIS IS HUGE NEWS ABOUT MITCHELL!!!!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/capitals/la-kings-agree-to-2-year-contract-extension-with-d-willie-mitchell/2012/02/24/gIQAGMUaYR_story.html

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SDGolfer Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 9:30 pm
@Gustavo, Wow, what a scoop! Only about SEVEN hours late.
http://lakingsinsider.com/2012/02/24/mitchell-extension-2-years-7-million/

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DesertKing Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:03 pm
@Gustavo,

Another victim of no 4G. When will this madness end and people get the info they need so desperately?!

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Kings x Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:34 pm
@DesertKing, Does anyone know how to post videos on FB? Lol

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vinny Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 6:42 am
@Kings x, lol nice
KC23 says:

February 24, 2012 at 9:14 pm

I wish Jack well, but I have a real hard time feeling bad for anyone making 4 million a year. I think Jack will survive.

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YoBro Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:34 pm
@KC23, Word.

Go Kings

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SLIM says:

February 24, 2012 at 9:16 pm

Thanks and Goodbye JJ…Enjoyed watching you play…
And my condolences to @Dominick…
Richards and Carter put Philly on their backs
And damn near won it all…
They were treated despicably by Flyers Management
Giving them home discount deals only to trade them…
I understand DD’s and many other players demands…
For us it’s fun {not so much this year} for them it’s just smart business..

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What's the frequency, Kenneth? says:

February 24, 2012 at 9:16 pm

I’ve been outspoken about his play, but never a hater. His behavior has been almost entirely exemplary, and I hope he is very successful in his endeavors, even to the point of proving me wrong about his defensive value on the ice–there’s no man I’d rather be wrong about in such a matter. That, and new teams mean new beginnings.

Good luck Jack! Sincerely.

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bbb7 says:

February 24, 2012 at 9:20 pm

Glad to see Trent Hunter took the high road and reported to Manchester… he actually scored a goal in his first game, at 19:12 of the 3rd to tie the game after Manchester trailed by 3 with 10 min left. (They eventually lost in a SO.) Something you dont see often: Linden Vey was a +5, even tho the game was 6-6 after OT. Vey had 2 goals, and has 12 points in 10 games in February, so he seems to be picking up his game as of late, even tho the team is struggling without Nolan and King.

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Dominick Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:36 pm
@bbb7, Lokti being sent back will give them a big boost.

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JD Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 11:51 pm
@bbb7, It was the high road or retirement, he no longer has NHL skills, didn’t have them all year

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KC23 Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 7:46 am
@JD, Least he didn’t punk out like Moreau and claim “concussion symptoms” and just collect his checks.

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vinny Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 3:42 am
@bbb7, awesome right?? tied with cliche for top scorer on the team in his rookie year! cant wait to see him play

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Gail Weisman says:

February 24, 2012 at 9:21 pm

Good luck Jack, LA fans already miss you, same as above you are a class act, I heard you tonight on radio, saying you were glad that when the team that does not want you lets you go then you have reason to be happy, I and the others are sad to see you go, still moping around for sure, so best of luck in your future and your dreams thanks for everything you did here for the fans in LA!

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PurpleNGold says:

February 24, 2012 at 9:21 pm

Good luck Jack!!!!! You will be missed.

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Seattle757 says:

February 24, 2012 at 9:28 pm

I used to post a lot on this blog, but in the last months all the negative comments turn me off from even reading them, but this trade bothers me.

While I think Carter is going to be a great fit and the Kings offense will awaken like a dragon, Jack Johnson reminded me of Daryl Sydor. Sydor was always being criticized and people forget that like Johnson, they were both young. Defense isn’t the easiest position to master. Doughty maybe far ahead in his development, but Johnson has all the tools and the talent to be a top defenseman. I can see Johnson blossom just like Daryl did with the Stars and become a premier defenseman.

He was a class act and a role player and I wish him the best. It hurts that you have to give quality to get quality, but I just wished it would have been some kid from the minors or someone else.

Good luck Jack!

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Dominick Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:38 pm
@Seattle757, Good to see you. Hopefully good times will come sooner rather than later.

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Osaka Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 11:10 pm
@Seattle757, That is a good comparison, Daryl turned into a solid defenseman who played 18 some years in the league and won 2 cups (different teams). I see JJ developing into that exact type of player. Not a superstar or even an all-star but a solid NHL player. Those types of D-men have value, that is why we were able to land Carter. A minor league player won’t land you a top level player, maybe a rental player at the deadline but not a player that will have value to your team for years.

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Duncanz Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 2:16 am
@Osaka, interestingly also, he played half a season in Columbus, got traded, and immediately won a Stanley Cup again with Tampa Bay!
Perhaps the omen is there for Jack already.

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tomb Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 2:36 am
@Seattle757, well said. Johnson is young and has all the tools to be a good defenseman in the future. Unfortunately the Kings had to give up a quality player to get Carter and Johnson made the most sense when you consider Slava Voynov is ready to be an everyday player.

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KC23 Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 7:49 am
@Seattle757, You got to give something good to get something good.

Welcome back btw.

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Kingsation8 says:

February 24, 2012 at 9:29 pm

Classy player, a King at heart. Stuck behind Doughty’s shadow on this team. Glad that he will be the man for Columbus. My #2 team. GO JACK GO!

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DEH says:

February 24, 2012 at 9:38 pm

unrelated, well vaguely related, Derek Forbort is doing well in his College game tonight. Looking solid as a defensive defense man, then again it is college.

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vinny Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 3:44 am
@DEH, good to know..hadnt seen anything on him since taking that hit and getting hurt for the us team..think that was him

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DEH Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 7:26 am
@vinny, he registered the play of the game last night, game was on national TV (college hockey on Friday on NBCSN), with a nice textbook check on a player entering the offensive zone.

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vinny Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 8:02 am
@DEH, very cool, too bad i missed it. hopefully ill catch another game sooner or later
Puckhandler says:

February 24, 2012 at 9:55 pm

class act

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CaLiSwAg says:

February 24, 2012 at 10:08 pm

Damn one of my favorite players gone along with Simmonds. The Kings needed to make this trade to acheive there ultimate goal which is a championship. I know your gonna do great JJ! Now’s your time to be the man in Columbus. Future All-Star!

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Shotongoal says:

February 24, 2012 at 10:10 pm

I have absolutely nothing bad to say about Jack MF Johnson. He represented the Kings and his country well. I’m sure he will continue to do so throughout the rest of his career. I’m always impressed at how he stands at complete attention during the National Anthem. He will always get a clap from me as a visiting player at Staples. Hard to lose a quality player and person like JMFJ but this was a trade the Kings needed to make.

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KC23 Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 7:52 am
@Shotongoal, Not sure if anyone every noticed, but not only would JJ stand at attention … he would stay that would until the color guard was completely off the ice.

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Kings x says:

February 24, 2012 at 10:10 pm

I’m glad somebody thinks we made out like a bandit in the Carter trade
http://insider.espn.go.com/nhl/story?id=7610354&_slug_=jeff-carter-trade-huge-win-los-angeles-kings-nhl&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnhl%2fstory%3fid%3d7610354%26_slug_%3djeff-carter-trade-huge-win-los-angeles-kings-nhl

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DesertKing Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:30 pm
@Kings x,

Unfortunately, the author loses all credit by calling JJ a “declining dman.” JJ was having his best offensive year ever (I think one of only 2 or 3 Kings who could claim that). His +/- was improving and I believe he had 2-3 game winning goals so far this season. If anyone has decling numbers in this deal, its Carter.

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Kings x Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
@DesertKing, Looking for anything positive here

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DesertKing Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 10:52 am
@Kings x,
MmmmYummy says:

February 24, 2012 at 10:11 pm

I would hardly call his site “redone” as it just swiped some images on the front page. All the other pages [is all of that really needed sheesh!] are still in Kings attire. Poor JJ can’t help it – he was coached by TM – quantity over quality.

Seriously, whoever sold him that site needs their head checked – it’s about branding JJ as a quality asset not twitter, wayin, facebook, videos, blogs, pictures, autographs, hugs, folksy mid-western charm, the quality quilts he makes, how well he mils goats, yadda yadda… good grief! JJ please spend some good money on a branding consultant and do it simply and well – the fluff is not serving you well. The site does not need to look like a million $ – it just needs to be concise, consistent and easy to maintain. And while your at it hire Mr. Hammond to write some good copy for you and have it over with. Good luck in Columbus.

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Ashykon says:

February 24, 2012 at 10:20 pm

Woah were in tenth place lol

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Soureen says:

February 24, 2012 at 10:21 pm

Hey jack hope you come back to LA one day.

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Shuchuk Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 8:05 am
@Soureen, he’ll be back…no way he was able to grab all of his stuff on the way to Ohio.

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tornado12 says:

February 24, 2012 at 10:24 pm

Pour some out on the curb for 408kingsfan fellow bloggers. May his handle RIP. safe travels my friend!

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SLIM Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
@tornado12,
What ….Has he passed…
Didn’t he have brain surgery?
This is a bummer…God Speed
@408kingsfan..

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Dominick Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:44 pm
@tornado12, What’s happened?

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Osaka says:

February 24, 2012 at 10:46 pm

I’ve seen the internet gaming odds on NHL trade deadline and Bernier is between 4/1 to 3/2 depending on the site.

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Osaka says:

February 24, 2012 at 10:54 pm

If DB is still on the market, how about trading him to Toronto for Schenn and trading Schenn and Bernier to Chicago for Sharp or Kane. Or that same package to Ottawa for Michalek.

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vinny Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 3:51 am
@Osaka, that actually does sound like a good idea..id like kane best..but i still cant seem to grasp the thought of trading brownie..was actually going to get his jersey,,but ill wait on that for now

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kingsfaninsb says:

February 24, 2012 at 11:00 pm

gonna miss ya jmfj, wish ya the best of luck

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Csaba Bhody says:

February 24, 2012 at 11:23 pm

Good luck Jack! WE will miss you!

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rogiesbackup says:

February 24, 2012 at 11:32 pm

Gonna miss my “Smilin’ Jack.”

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king1jason says:

February 24, 2012 at 11:33 pm

Class act all the way. Thats what seperates the nhl from every other league. Thank you jj!

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YoBro says:

February 24, 2012 at 11:46 pm

As others have said , and I echo; We’ll miss ya Jack, a real class act! And a (reportedly) great teammate and guy. Sooooo, Welcome to Los Angeles Mr. Carter; Your mission, should you choose to accept it….

Go Kings

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RoyalBlack says:

February 25, 2012 at 12:08 am

Still kinda bummed out, but I get it, the deal makes sense. Good luck JFMJ, you will be missed! Lets see what ya got Carts!
GO KINGS GO!!!

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FiG17 says:

February 25, 2012 at 12:27 am

Okay, I feel like this needs to be said… even though the Brown rumors have died down a little.

There’s a pretty noticeable divide here between people who love Brownie as a guy and would therefore hate to see him go and people who think purely in business terms and are adamant that the benefits outweigh the cost and don’t seem to understand why the former camp doesn’t understand that.

I guess I can only speak for myself, but as a member of the former camp, it’s not that my love for Brownie is the reason I think he shouldn’t be traded. It’s not that I don’t want to win. It’s not that I don’t know the business of hockey. I understand that hockey is a business and sometimes trades need to be made for the betterment of the team. I obviously want to win, or I wouldn’t really be much of a fan. My love for Brownie is simply the reason I don’t *want* him to be traded. I want to win with the players that I love, and fortunately, since I’m a fan and not a GM of this team, it is perfectly okay for me to have that mindset. If DL trades Brown, I will be absolutely devastated and winning won’t feel quite the same without him. If you don’t get attached to certain players on your team, I guess I just feel like why be a Kings fan? Why does it matter what team you root for if it wouldn’t break your heart to see its players traded away? What difference, then, is there between being a Kings fan and a San Jose fan? If we were to take all the players on the Kings and put them in Sharks jerseys and then take all the Sharks and put them in Kings jerseys, which team would you root for?

I love my team, and Brownie’s been an integral part of my team for years now. I want to win with my team, not with a jumble of random players we put in Kings jerseys and called them our team. Is that so wrong?

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Osaka Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 1:51 am
@FiG17, Interesting insight and your thoughts, thanks for sharing. I can understand people in your point of view a little better. Obviously from my opening remarks I come from the other camp. To be honest my early childhood was spent in Philly and I was a Flyers fan (Bobby Clarke fan too) but when I was in the 5th grade we moved to California, 1978. There wasn’t much hockey coverage in LA and my dad was taking me to Kings games so with the absence of the internet I was a full Kings fan by 1979.

I started playing hockey when I was 5 years old so I have always loved hockey from different levels: player, fans, coach, ref….. I love the game because it reminds me of childhood. I love the game because I remember some great friends I’ve played with. I love the game because my parents went to every game. I love the game because of the good times I had watching hockey. My parents have both since passed away but I remember watching Kings games with them. I remember my mom loving Bernie Nichols and then later loving Gretzky. I remember in high school going to the Kings games at the Forum with a couple friends every chance we got. I remember in 93 taking my parents to the cup finals. Hockey and the Kings are a part of my memories and my life. I have seen so many players come and go, each one I thought I couldn’t live without. I saw Dionne leave! What is bigger than that? Still hockey and my Kings were there. Dionne, Gretzky, Palffy….. it isn’t the players that make me a fan, it is my attachment to the team and love for hockey. The rink is my Field of Dreams. The Kings are the team that became a part of my family. I enjoy watching them play and when they do well it adds a little more fun. If moving a player on the team helps them, I am all for it. I am a Kings fan, not a fan of any particular player.

Not saying I am right, just what goes through my mind. The contrast of different types of fans, pretty cool!

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FiG17 Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 7:03 am
@Osaka,

That makes perfect sense. Obviously, I recognize that teams change… This team is completely different from what it was when I first became a fan, but that doesn’t mean I was thrilled when guys like Norstrom and Visnovsky left. I mourned it for a while (still think about them every now and then) but I did eventually move on and fell in love with other players. This would be the case if Brownie were traded, but that doesn’t make it any easier to see him go. Haha Honestly, my main point really was that I’m not the GM, so I feel like I’m justified in not wanting him traded. Lol

And thanks for your response… One of my favorite parts of this blog is getting so many different perspectives on things like this.

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Duncanz Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 2:56 am
@FiG17, @Osaka,
Awesome soul-baring stuff, both of you fellas!
I cant follow you guys so I’ll just add my tuppence worth, and that is to say this:
We couldn’t just fiddle while Rome burned. This season has trundled along excruciatingly, like a wobbly chariot on an ancient cobblestone street. Surely everyone else has felt the relentless jarring just like I have.
So serious measures needed to be taken and they have begun.
If we’re fans of our club, we swallow it bravely when our favorite player is traded and root for the new guy(s) without endless regrets or retrospective resentment. A little wistfulness or nostalgia is ok.
But there’s work to be done here and a cup to be shot for, always, every season, including this one.
There’s no cryin’ in Hockey. This aint Baseball.
Let’s be brave and be excited for what we have, and look forward to the future. It could be pretty thrilling!
GKG !!!

PS Cheers for everything, Jack. Fine Man, Fine Hockey player, Fine Future!

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flakingsfan Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 6:11 am
@FiG17,

This is really interesting because i feel the same way… except i feel that way about Bob and Jim! I was actually thinking the other day that When i started watching the kings in 1988 i was 10 years old> i havent missed a game since… but one common theme for all of these years has been Bob and Jim. I associate kings hockey with listening to them… what happens when Bob is gone… i wonder if i’ll have that same love for the team… I’m sure i will but it won’t be the same. It will be like watching other teams announcers on center ice… I just don’t have that same drive to watch the game when i don’t get the kings feed… I hope that makes sense i don’t feel the same about Brownie.. personally i would be testing the waters to see about packaging Bernier and Brownie… see what we could get. I just hope that the Kings win the cup… not for me or us but for Bob Miller, the man deserves to see a cup before he goes… the only sad thing will be that nbc sports will be broadcasting the finals and bob will not…. maybe they would let him do the games.. but then again i’m getting way ahead of myself!! Go KINGS

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King Charles of Salt Lake Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 6:40 am
@flakingsfan, I feel the same way. Winning a Cup without Kopi, OR Brown, or QUICK would not feel right. I feel that these 3 plus the 7 million dollar man DD#8. All need to be on this team when we lift the CUP. No wait…. Every player on the roster as of today I want to see raise the CUP. That’s it I want to see THIS Club raise the CUP. No more trades, No more excuses. The time is NOW!!! I’m telling everyone out there, we are going after that Silver Cup that the NHL gives out at the end of every season. This season is not over yet. It’s all about “One game at a time”.

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KC23 Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 8:03 am
@FiG17, I deal in results. I do want Brown to be the first to lift the cup, but if itls another player I’m not going let it dominish the experience one tiny bit. Players come and go. Just a fact of life. People who get all wrapped up in one player remind me of people who name their car and talk to it like it is a person.

(okay I admit it … my 64 chevy step side was named Murphy (as in Murphy’s law) … I didn’t talk to it often, but when I did it was usually a heated conversation)

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tomb says:

February 25, 2012 at 1:07 am

I am hoping that Jeff Carter can score in Los Angeles? It appears that all the Kings are struggling in that department which is a mystery to all the coaches and GM.

I am not sad to see Jack Johnson go, he has consistently had the worst plus/minus on the team for the last four seasons. That says a lot about his defensive abilities, but he does have a nice smile and is a classy guy.

The biggest unknown is the first round draft pick we gave up. Only time will tell if this was a good deal or not.

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Lake Forest says:

February 25, 2012 at 1:16 am

Tomorrows reaction to the game will be interesting….

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Shakes Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 7:07 am
@Lake Forest,

Nash!

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HBlocal says:

February 25, 2012 at 1:29 am

Gonna miss ya JJ. You are a real King! Good luck in Ohio. I know the team and fans are going to love you.

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raunq12 says:

February 25, 2012 at 1:40 am

Thanks for everything JMFJ! You will be missed.
Hoping this deal works out for both teams.

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KingInVegas says:

February 25, 2012 at 3:03 am

I was sad to see Jack “MF” Johnson be dealt. He is the most talented defensive forward that the Kings have. Doughty is still not there yet. I really hope Carter pans out, but last time I checked, adding one person to a team is not going to open the flood gates in scoring. It’s not like the Kings have a couple forwards that are in a scoring drought, it’s the ENTIRE FORWARD LINEUP!!! I will be really shocked that one person will change this team around. I think it’s more of a mental and systematic problem. I really don’t think one person can fix that. … but we will see. GO KINGS GO!!!!!

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matty muls says:

February 25, 2012 at 3:48 am

look, no offense to the JMFJ lovers but he wasnt that good of a defensive player. he has amazing offensive upside but cannot play D to save his life.

i would have love to see one of our coaches try him at LW like what chicago/atlanta/winnipeg did with bufflin (dont feel like looking up how to spell it, i know there is a Y somewhere but i dont care) i feel he could be a great defensive forward but not a good offensive Dman.

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QUICK silver says:

February 25, 2012 at 6:23 am

I was not a jack fan the last two years. His defence was awful for a defenceman. This year had proven me wrong.. I’m gonna miss him. Wish DD was the one going to Ohio. I hope carter can live clean and be a positive attitude in the locker room.

Going to the game tonight for my birthday. Here’s to hoping our boys give me a great present!

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AZ King Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 7:43 am
@QUICK silver,

DD’s ability ceiling is much higher than Jack’s.

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puck73 Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 9:18 am
@AZ King, No question

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Bonvivant1 says:

February 25, 2012 at 6:34 am

I think we made a big mistake. DL is going to trade Brown now? What we lacked in goal scoring we had in character. No we’re going to discard that as well. Sorry folks. Time to start planning those early vacations.

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Bill M. Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 7:19 am
@Bonvivant1, Uhhh… already did.

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5 Points says:

February 25, 2012 at 7:22 am

JFMJ was the worst player in the league…how DL pulled this off is incredible! I would have been happy Penner to TOR for a plate of ribs from Gretz’ restaurant

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AZ King Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 8:05 am
@5 Points,

Not even close, but whatever you want to think…

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IceGuy says:

February 25, 2012 at 7:35 am

Okay – reality check.
We now have King Carter and Columbus has “Jacket” Jack Johnson.
I wish Jack the very best in his NHL career. I wish for Carter to somehow ignite the Kings forwards.
At best, Jeff Carter will only play 1/3 of any game. Is that enough talent time to move the Kings up a now very steep playoff mountain? I sure hope so.
It will be fun to watch Carter apply some of his sniper magic to the Kings offense, but the reality is that the rest of our forwards have GOT to get it in gear and score.
Carter’s not going to be a hat trick machine just like Quick can’t be perfect 100% of the time.
Man up boys. For weeks now you’ve been watching the game.
It’s time to start playing the game.

As never before this season, the Kings “Department of Slogans” applies:
The Time IS Now.

Go Kings Go!

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Who Knows says:

February 25, 2012 at 7:38 am

As much as I love JJ, he was a bit overrated. How do you have a minus on one of the best defensive teams in the league? Anywho.. I wish him luck in Columbus and I’ll always be a JMFJ no matter what jersey he’s wearing!

Also, anyone know if Carter is ready to go for tonight?

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KC23 Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 8:10 am
@Who Knows, few blogs DS was counting on Carter playing.

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wannabeking says:

February 25, 2012 at 7:43 am

We are hanging by our playoff finger nails. Hope we put it together soon and not take days for it is getting late.

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KC23 Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 8:10 am
@wannabeking, So you’re saying “The Time is NOW” ?

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vplaza says:

February 25, 2012 at 8:00 am

I will miss Jack. I hope he does well….and prove the haters wrong. I guys when people have a thing for you, they can’t let go.

It is good to see that the majority of Kings fans do appreciate what you brought to the team based on the many comments here.

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AZ King says:

February 25, 2012 at 8:03 am

Am I the only one that thinks that this move might also help DD? I expect him to step up and be more dominant now that he’s the primary offensive defenseman on the team. Also now Voynov is unquestionably a 3/4 d-man, that’s has to help his confidence. Hopefully we’ll see more of the Voynov that we saw when he was first called up.

Also with the addition of Carter, and if we can get Gags back, I think we have a legitimate top 6 again. I would love to see

Penner – Kopi – Williams
Gagne – Richards – Carter
Nolan – Stoll – Brown
Clifford – Fraser – King

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Wilmonde Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 8:11 am
@AZ King,

Either DD will step up, or he will buckle under pressure. Remember him ‘trying to do too much’ earlier this season? *shudder*

I think this will definately help Voynov, though, even if only by having him play more minutes with Mitchell.

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KC23 Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 8:12 am
@AZ King, There is no question this move will help DD. Having Carter pouncing on his rebounds will dramatically improve his point total.

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Jay GoLAKings Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 8:21 am
@AZ King,
I like that line-up.

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rick Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 8:21 am
@AZ King, Love your optimism, but how can you put Penner on the first line and still call it a legitimate top 6? Also, your second line LW is out – probably for the year, perhaps never to return. Even with Carter, we still have some gaping holes.

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AZ King Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 8:29 am
@rick,

I was going to put another line on there, with Gags out, but I thought that would get to complicated. The bottom line with Penner is he is a legitimate 30 goal scorer in the league. Without Gags I would go with:

Brown – Kopi – Williams (It worked before, I think it can still work)

Penner – Richards – Carter (I think having Carter on the other wing is actually makes this a much better line than with Stoll on it. Carter can actually carry the puck into the zone and let Penner get his big body in front of the net. I think this line could be very dangerous if it gets going)

King – Stoll – Nolan
Cliffor – Fraser – Westgarth

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thrustable says:

February 25, 2012 at 8:56 am

Thanks JJ. Was hoping you would be our next Rob Blake, and you probably will be, just sad its with CBJ.

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puck73 Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 9:25 am
@thrustable, JJ is not even close to Rob Blake. Blake was the most dominant defense to ever wear a Kings uniform in his prime. No one in the history of the game could lay a hip check, or an open ice butt hit to the stomach whith such precision and force like Rob Blake. Go look on you tube sometime at some of Rob Blake’s classic hits. Most players who got hit by Blake would be gasping for breath, or crawling back to the bench.

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thrustable Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 11:20 am
@puck73, I said HOPING to be Blake. I didn’t say he is Blake. Chill out. Blake was my fav….read a post twice before u go on a rant.

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callahan says:

February 25, 2012 at 8:58 am

look at the standings. We are, I’m afraid, cooked. Those 1-0 losses to CBJ, PHX, CAL were devastating, and can’t be overcome. Hard to believe a team picked by many to compete for the Cup actually reached its high water mark in its opening home game, a 5-0 thrashing of STL. All this talk of deals to come can’t mask the fact DL was fleeced on Penner, Richards and Carter trades.

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SLG1013 Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 9:07 am
@callahan, The Kings are tied for 8th place with 21 games to go… They are only cooked if they don’t play better than the teams ahead of them. Their play of late certainly hasn’t inspired much confidence, but they are hardly “cooked”… I, for one, will be watching and rooting and hoping, but ultimately, they need to step it up and go on a winning streak. Dallas went from “cooked” to 8th place by winning 3 straight games… The Kings need to do the same…

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Michael J. says:

February 25, 2012 at 9:15 am

So, are the Kings more solid defensively with Slava in the lineup than they were with Jack? I think they might be.

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puck73 Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 9:27 am
@Michael J., We all hope.

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KC23 Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 9:58 am
@Michael J., Way better with Voynov. You think JJ minus was bad here, wait till you see JJ plus/minus when he doesn’t have Quick behind him.

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MmmmYummy says:

February 25, 2012 at 9:19 am

Car-TER Car-TER Car-TER Car-TER!!! Whoot whoot! GO KINGS! Carter will light the lamp tonight then he will catch the Kings cancer and become one of the other zombies on the team – only to be satisfied with brains and not goals. DON’T LET THEM BITE YOU CARTER – YOU WILL BECOME ONE OF THEM!

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seanster48 Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 9:49 am
@MmmmYummy, SO NEGATIVE! SUCKS TO BE YOU! why dont you go to the SHARKS,STARS,COYOTES blogs and shed negativity there, not here! GO KINGS GO!

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UglyinLA says:

February 25, 2012 at 9:50 am

I thought Carter was a LW. But he is not. He is a center that can alos play RW.

So who do we have that plays LW ??

Penner
King
Clifford
Richardson

I think we still have a hole we need to address. Maybe that is why Brown is being mentioned.

We need a LW. Nash is still available. What would it cost us? Bernier, Taffoli, and Penner (for obvious cap space reasons) I’ve always maintained that its risky trading Bernier without Quick signed to a longer contract. My opinion is that Columbus is rebuilding and wants prospects. We got lots of them. Lets trade.

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puck73 Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 10:19 am
@UglyinLA, I think we need another sniper as well. Some people on this site dont seem to grasp that we dont need just a little bit of help on offense, WE ARE DEAD LAST.
I think that pretty much says it all, dont you?

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UglyinLA Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 11:52 am
@puck73,

I absolutely agree. We have two top centers (Kopitar, Richards) We have two top RW (Williams, Carter) We have no top LW Gagne could be but he is hurt. King has potential. Brown is lowsy at LW. Penner sucks. Richardson lacks finish. CLifford appears lost in the woods. Lokti sucked at LW. Lewis was decent but just didnt click with the top two. So yes, we have a big hole on LW. If it were me, I’d package Brown and Penner with Tafolli and another prospect and dangle that out there. I think we need to keep Bernier because something is up with Quick. You’d think he would have signed an extension if he wanted to be here. Quick’s non-commital hurts the Kings because we dont know if we can trade Bernier away or not.

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gr81scores says:

February 25, 2012 at 11:29 am

Hated to see one of my favorite players, Simmonds, traded. Now JJ. Penner, you’re now my favorite!

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