Darryl Sutter shrugged off the suggestion that tomorrow’s game might be a cause for concern. The once-again-hot Chicago Blackhawks are in town, and the Kings will be trying to incorporate two players — Jeff Carter and Slava Voynov — into the lineup, and that’s assuming Carter is able to play. The Kings will hope that excitement of a new addition will supersede any trade-deadline distraction. After practice today, Sutter spoke at length about Carter joining the team and the impact of the trade…
SUTTER: “Well, obviously it’s a name that the organization is very familiar with. I think Dean and Ron Hextall and John Stevens are all very familiar with Jeff, so it’s a name that they’ve brought up before. You’ve got to give to get, right? You’re getting an awesome forward and you’re giving up a good, young defenseman.’’
Question: Can Voynov step in and fill (Johnson’s) role?
SUTTER: “Absolutely. Everybody looks at it as, you’re in a playoff race or whatever, and you’re just looking to fill that hole, but Dean’s vision, in the long-term part of it, is a player like Slava playing. We sent him down, and everybody thinks you send guys down because they’re not playing well. It’s that, where he’s got to play, he wasn’t fitting. So now we need him to play in that spot.’’
Question: Do you think Carter can get back to that top-level scoring?
SUTTER: “I’ve never seen any of us be right in (predicting) that. The bottom line is, sometimes it happens quick, sometimes it takes time. That’s the most important part. You want him to come in and play well and play his game, and then go from there. The familiarity, not only with Richards but a lot of guys — those guys in that age group, he has played with a lot of these guys — so it’s not like he’s unfamiliar with the group.’’
Question: Does it help him to have people around here that he’s familiar with?
SUTTER: “It’s always a comfort level for players. First off, it’s not easy being traded, and it’s not easy only for the players coming in but also for the players already in there. So if there is a friendship or relationship with somebody, I think it’s critical. All you do is put yourself in their shoes, as young players. It’s different, maybe, for an older player who has moved around, or an established veteran. Just take a step back and pretend you’re them, and you understand how difficult it could be, or would be.’’
Question: Do you know where he will play?
SUTTER: “Obviously we have two No. 1 centermen, in Kopitar and Richards, so he’s got to play wing. If you have two No. 1 centermen, he’s a right winger and he’s going to play right wing with one of those two guys.’’
Question: Do you know if he played with Richards a lot in Philly?
SUTTER: “They played off and on. That’s really got nothing to do with this. They’ve played together, not just in Philadelphia but in other tournaments, in other situations. It’s more that those kids are the same age, and they basically grew up together (in hockey).’’
Question: What will tomorrow be like, with the uncertainty of Carter playing and Voynov coming in?
SUTTER: “I don’t think there’s any uncertainty, not at all. Slava is familiar with what we do, and that’s not a problem. He has played with Willie before, and that’s not a problem. Jeff is excited to be here. You still pull them on and lace them up the same way. I don’t think there’s any uncertainty.’’
Question: Do you think Carter will play tomorrow?
SUTTER: “We’re counting on it. Both Jack and Jeff have to clear medically. You have as good a handle on that as I would.’’
Hope he plays. Either way, I’ll be watching.
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TeamJMFJ Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
@He Shoots, He Scores, yup.
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We lost a good player and a real King to make this acquisition happen. We fans will have expectations. Welcome to Los Angeles Mr. Carter.
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Jody Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
@RoyalBlack, Good deal, but will it work? Penner, no. Richards, not really. Gagne, no. We’ve lost Simmonds, Schenn, Johnson, Teubert, and a bunch of #1 picks for these guys. Hopefully something good will happen from this trade. Welcome to LA Mr. Carter.
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Christian T Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
@Jody, Richards and Gagne have worked. Gagne got hurt but he has played better than most on the team and the same goes for Richards. Everything else is team wide. Kopi has not even played well offensively. We as Kings fans tend to think in short term. This slump will fix itself and Penner will not be here after this year.
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Carter can play and pick up right where he left off with the Jackets. Hit trick please.
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Deke'r Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
@PVHockeyDad, …hat trick perhaps…that’s expecting an awful lot…and if no hat trick trade him?….
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39scars Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
@Deke’r, If they don’t win we are in 11th place. We are sellers
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KingsFletch Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
@39scars, LOL you do realize that San Jose is only ahead of us by 5 points right? DL’s goal as with the rest of the team from the beginning of the year has been to win the division, anything less fails expectations. Even with a loss tomorrow, against a very hot, very good Chicago team.. we still are in decent position. If Carter plays however, and we still don’t score/seem to fit in with the team or give a full effort, we may be in a lot more trouble then just for this year.
USHA#17 Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
@Deke’r,
Bench him in place of Penner
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when will the physicals be over???
and please put the line of KC-JS-DB back together!
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LA_1968 Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
@Stuart, I believe that they did the initial exam of Carter in Columbus so that they can take advantage of the travel time while they wait for test results and study the x-rays. Hopefully Columbus won’t drag their feet on JJ.
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Stuart Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
@LA_1968, hopefully… I heard they figure he won’t be ready for tonights game, so they might drag their feet to get him ready in time for Sunday…
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Blurker Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
@Stuart, Wouldn’t they not want to drag their feet so that he can practice with the team tomorrow?
Stuart Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
@Blurker, I would imagine that would be the case. The sooner the better, for everyone involved.
I’m actually excited again about an upcoming Kings game. For those complaining about this deal, you are the same ones complaining when we can’t score or win. So in terms of adressing the teams needs I think Lombardi was spot on with this trade.
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Sutter can count?
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DesertKing Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:06 pm
@Puckn-A,
“This little piggy went to the market, this little piggy went home…”
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
@DesertKing,
Roast beef sounds good…
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the hockey don Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
@Puckn-A, He can at least count to 2.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
@the hockey don,
Me or DS?
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LA_1968 Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
@Puckn-A, DS was offered a hockey scholarship to Princeton. They don’t give free passes to people just because of good net presence. He also knows how to count his acres and head of cattle.
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This team is playoff ready. Just think if these guys get hot. Gagne comes back healthy!
12 11 14
23 10 77
25 28 22
15/74/13/24/71/19
7 8
33 26
27 2
32
45
They will be hard to play against. If anything we could add steve ott! GkG! I’ll miss JMFJ but I’m excited what 77 and 10 will bring!
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Stuart Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:02 pm
@Mongo88, just say Moe to that second line… 10 and 77 will forever be back checking, just ask Kopi…
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Weird that the Kings now have a plethora of players with #’s in the 70′s. Even weirder to use the word plethora on a blog…/
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Stuart Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:02 pm
@Iansez, El Guapo…here come the gunzzzzzzzzzz
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luuc Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
@Stuart,
Son of a motherless goat?
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Rodney King Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
@Stuart, Forgive me, El Guapo. I know that I, Jefe, do not have your superior intellect and education. But could it be that once again, you are angry at something else …
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FKA PakiFro Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
@Stuart,
a plethora of gunzzzz?
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Stuart Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
@all, bwahahahahahahaha… classic movie
Daren Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
@Stuart, How can you say I have a plethora if you don’t know what plethora means?
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Should i change my handle?? Since my boy JJ isnt here anymore..
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408kingsfan Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
@TeamJMFJ, or join the Columbus blog he he
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TeamJMFJ Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
@408kingsfan, nah dude…one player wont sway my love for the Kings
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King Alex Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
@TeamJMFJ, May I suggest TeamVMFV?
Iansez Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
@TeamJMFJ, u could just switch the J on the end for a C, Carter replaced him after all..
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DesertKing Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
@TeamJMFJ,
Still a very proud handle. I would keep it. Now, if you had TeamPen, well…………
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TeamJMFJ Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
@DesertKing, haha none of that! Pennercakes arent the breakfast of champions…
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DesertKing Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
@TeamJMFJ,
LOL
JackKent Cooke Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
@TeamJMFJ,
Easy-JMFC
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Shakes Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
@TeamJMFJ, Or you could go the route PakiFro did by becoming FKA (formerly known as) PakiFro. So you’d be FKA TeamJMFJ
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FKA PakiFro Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
@Shakes,
Do it!!!
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Yeahhh boi. Nice time to have tickets in my mini plan pop up for this Saturday. A few Sam Adams and a victory will be nice.
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JWRocks! Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
@Bootz, got to love the big game pack! Our first gaem in over a month! Excited to see the newbie score!
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A little line speculation.
Brown – Richards – Carter
Penner/Gagne – Kopitar – Williams
Nolan – Loktionov – King
Clifford – Stoll – Lewis/Richardson
On the 2nd line, this will be the first time in history that Kopitar is going to see 2nd or 3rd pair defensemen on a regular basis. And I’m sorry to say it – but if the Kings want to make a legitimate run for the cup they are going to have to be firing on all pistons – which means we need to get Penner back in the lineup in a position where he can have success.
And I know the “kid line” sounds a little crazy – but I like it. Don’t they have like 5 of our last 10 goals or something? And Loktionov > Stoll > Fraser.
PP1
Brown – Kopitar – Carter
Richards – Doughty
PP2
Penner – Loktionov – Williams
Martinez — Voynov
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Stuart Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
@CabbagesAndKings, ut Lokti’s been sent down already. or at least is on his way.
I still contend a 3rd line of KC-JS-DB
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Deke'r Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
@Stuart, ….yeah man…solid third…
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crashin'da net Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
@Stuart, I got your back on that call!
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LA_1968 Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:34 pm
@CabbagesAndKings, Every time I see Penner in a line combo my stomach feels like I’m about to vomit.
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Elijah Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
@CabbagesAndKings, Penner in a place for success? the word is that Penner will be joining the ice crew.He will still be allowed to wear a pink jersey with hearts for numbers. im guessing that we will all still complain about him in the postgame shows because he missed a spot of slush on the ice.
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King Alex Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
@CabbagesAndKings, Ive been calling for that 3rd line for awhile now. Would love to see it.
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On second thought, screw DL – hope he trades Brown, ruins the franchise, angers the fans, and Brownie goes on to have a monster payoff run with a team that knows how to play hockey. Hope Brownie wins the cup and scores a ton.
He deserves it. DL does not.
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Stuart Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
@zulov, what was the first thought?
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Lake Forest Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
@zulov, you are true fan of your team! Hope for more guys like you! Are you from Vancouver?
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zulov Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:25 pm
@Lake Forest, LOL – I love the Kings, but like many on this board, this season has been an emotional roller-coaster. The idea of putting Brown up for a trade in the middle of a season, during a playoff run, is offensive.
I can understand dealing your captain and your hardest worker in the off season. But right now he has been bleeding for the Kings, give the guy a chance to straighten the ship.
Same was true for JJ. And my first thought was its business and we needed a scorer when JJ got traded. It hurt to see a guy who loved being a King go, but that trade, considering how screwed we are, I have to live with.
Trading Brown, unless you get Ovechkin (I am a hypocrite here, I know) is not only callous, but a bad move.
I’ve not been a fan of DL since it became obvious that his philosophy is wrong, and he is willing to throw everyone under the bus in order to save himself.
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Lake Forest Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
@zulov, Gotcha! We just have to wait and see where this ship steers itself!
39scars Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
@zulov, I’d take ovi or Malkin for brown but is about it
flex Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
@zulov, So,for you Brown is the fondation of this franchise and if he get moved …?As a long time fan I would be glad to see somebody like Promi guy from Buffalo in his place.Trust me team would be much better as well as franchise..I am not even taling about Nash…Also,we got much better canidadates for capitain position
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Does anyone know when these physicals are gonna be over? I can’t wait to see Carter throw on that Kings jersey
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Maury Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
@Kinglers55, 77
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Turn your head and cough….
Looking forward to him playing for us.
Hoping that this has been a change needed amd other players step it up AKA every single player on the roster.
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Off topic: TSN is reporting the Kings are shopping Brownie and Bernie. I’d take a win tomorrow and another trade Sunday. I’d rather see Bernie/picks/prospect go for another forward and move Brownie down to the 3rd line. If we’re running Brownie out as a 3rd line winger then we’re in good shape.
GKG
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flex Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
@Andrew, Jb is much more important for this team than brown ,who is done with any improvements.Hard work,not enough talent and wrong Capitain.
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kidkury Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 8:22 am
@Andrew, Really? A guy who puts up 25 goals and 55 points on average every year (except this year), hits people, drives to the net (not so much this year), and has a cap hit of $3.1m? I also question whether he should remain captain, but go try to find all that in another solid player in his prime. I like the Carter pick up, but thats 32 goals or so for $5.23m. Nash? Lets’s say 35 goals for this team at best for $7.8. Don’t be so quick to ditch Brownie. He may not be the ideal captain, but he is a blue chip player.
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@zulov way to be positive. Classic Kings fan.
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penner 2.0 will be -2 tomorrow. I hope im wrong about this..
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…..”It’s that, where he’s got to play, he wasn’t fitting. So now we need him to play in that spot.’’….does DS sell snake oil on the side?….
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Kinda sad.
I remember last season being at the game at Staples when JJ was one of the three stars of the game and they also announced his new contract.
What a difference a year makes.
A good player & King, he’ll be missed by fans.
Hope Carter delivers unlike Penner did this time last year.
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
@Maury,
It is sad. I think there are a lot of us that will miss JJ. I hope he goes on to have an amazing career.
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Mars Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
@Maury, you cannot even compare carter to that other one.
Jess, jump in with the stats again!
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Does anyone have two tickets for Saturday? :[
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Lake Forest Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
@Subby, I have 2 tickets to paradise……but that’s it.
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Lake Forest Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
@Lake Forest, or is it I’ve ‘got’ 2 tickets to paradise
oh well joke ruined.
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Michael J. Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:33 pm
@Lake Forest,
I hate when I do that…
DesertKing Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
@Subby,
Eddie Money is a Kings fan? I guess anything can happen since Coyotes hockey is Alice Coopers favorite sport to watch.
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Michael J. Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
@Subby,
Stubhub has them starting at a mere $44.00. I’ll go mid-week for like $8.00 a piece
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Kingscup25 Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:54 pm
@Subby, No but I feel your pain. I just looked at ticket prices for Saturday and it’s crazy how expensive they are right now! $48 a ticket for 331 was the cheapest
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Brown for JVR… We re set then!!!
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Nikko Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
@jacky boy,
we tried that with JJ, didn’t work.. who knows.
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jacky boy Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
@Nikko,Thats because we got Carter for JJ (a better sniper). This works for both teams… Similar player who need a change of scenery!
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“We sent him down, and everybody thinks you send guys down because they’re not playing well. It’s that, where he’s got to play, he wasn’t fitting. So now we need him to play in that spot.”
Sutter is good for one of these just about every time he opens his mouth! Was there something he was trying to convey here that I’m missing? Because this makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. Very funny!
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Stuart Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
@40YearKingsFan, my Sutter decoder ring is still in shipping, but me thinks he meant there wasn’t any room for him in the top 4. But viola, there seems to be an opening now!
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
@Stuart, Well, I’ll give him consistency anyway. He almost never makes any sense at all. It’s as if someone asked a bum behind a liquor store to comment on the Kings.
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Michael J. Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
@40YearKingsFan,
LOL
Stuart Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
@40YearKingsFan, LMAO!!! anybody remember that bum in the wierd Al Jankovich movie UHF??? dude is DS’s brother, I swear! His name is Vance Colvig Jr., and he used to be channel 5′s Bozo the clown… omg this can’t get any better!! Find a picture of him as an old man, it’s true, he’s DS bizarro world counter.
KC23 Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
@40YearKingsFan, Actually, i think DS is assuming us fans think that Loktionov was sent down because he isn’t playing well, but I think we are a new bread of Kings fans and most know exactly why Loktionov was sent down. King, Nolan and Voynov are more valuable and are the only other two way contracts we have. Anyone else would have to clear waivers.
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:33 pm
@KC23,
It’s still very funny.
The question Sutter was asked was:
“Can Voynov step in and fill (Johnson’s) role?”
Part of the answer he gave is the gibberish I pasted in above.
After which, I’m assuming he hiccupped.
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Rich, any chance you can ask Voynov for his thoughts? I know his English isn’t great, but sounds like he knows enough to comunicate with everyone on the team. The trade of Jack must be a huge confidence boost for him.
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KC23 Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
@LB, Good question LB. Big day for him actually. Finally gets to stay with the big boys.
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vplaza Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
@LB,
All I can say is now that the opportunity has been handed to him, he needs to take it and run with it. He needs to play like he did early on and not like he had been recently.
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Deke'r Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:37 pm
@vplaza, …I’m sure he realizes, with all that has been going on, that this is chance to become a regular or trade bait for the off season…
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
@LB, His English isn’t that great but it’s okay because neither is Sutter’s.
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Anyone know if the draft crop is extra good this year? Hate to lose that first-round pick.
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purple and gold Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:51 pm
@Royal Throne, I have no idea but other insiders have said it was deep this year, however i can not vouch for any credibility.
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vplaza Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
@Royal Throne,
Wait, you’re assuming the Kings are going to make the playoffs this year so that they stand the chance of losing their 2012 pick?
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KingsFletch Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
@Royal Throne, Kings haven’t done so well lately with drafting 1st rounders as it is. If Carter can produce anywhere near his 30-40 goal ability over the next 4-5 years, giving up a 1st round pick and JJ for him seems like a total steal to me. I’d like us to hang on to DB unless we get an offer we simply can’t refuse, but just because he’s not a great Captain doesn’t mean he’s a great player. From what I understand, he never really wanted to be Captain, and I hope that he can go back to being his old self if the C is removed.
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Ashykon Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
@Royal Throne, It’s really strong
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39scars Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
@Royal Throne, We are missing 1st 2nd and 3 rd
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Royal Throne Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
@39scars, Thanks, guys. Just hope Carter’s worth it because with a really strong drat and we miss the first three rounds??? Oh well, we hope for good stuff right now, lay off the “building for the future” stuff for a little.
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A goal or two from Carter would go a long way in ensuring his welcome in LA.
Can’t wait to see which version of Carter we got in this deal.
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One thing about Jack Johnson… Can anyone provide the rationale behind the “MF” in JMFJ?
I mean, I liked him as a player, and he seemed to be a great guy. But “MF”? I could have understood Ian “MF” Laperriere (IMFL) because his of his game.
Unfortunately, I saw a lot more of JWTFJ than JMFJ over the past five seasons.
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fsd1 Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
@Michael J., in college, he was a ruffian. very rarely has it come across in his nhl game.
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gene Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
@Michael J., Agree 100%
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bfarm Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
@Michael J., it came from his first couple seasons as a king when he used to throw his weight around a lot. In college as well, he was known to be a heavy hitter. So any time he got a big hit or did something productive he would be referred to as JMFJ. Obviously his physical play isn’t what it was in college anymore, but the name stuck. I’m very disappointed to see him go. He made a few of his usual mistakes this year but he had the best work ethic on the team and I think he has the potential to be one of the best d men in the league. I’m unhappy he’s gone … loved cheering for him.
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I am just really worried that this move and any move involving Brown will be too little too late, then DL gets the ax over the summer and we are stuck with whatever he did. Just about a quarter of the season left and any new people will need a few games to acclimate and get up to speed. Of course, with our simple, aged and predicatble offense, the new guys should pick it up pretty fast. just like our opponents have. GKG!!
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jacky boy Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:34 pm
@DesertKing, I think DL will be here for a long time. We actually have some star players… something we havent had in the past. Although if he misses the playoffs I can see him getting the ax
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John Roy Morgan Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:37 pm
@DesertKing, I agree, seems all the other teams find our team very very predicatble!
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Deke'r Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:41 pm
@DesertKing, ….I believe DL is priming the roster for next season….not really hoping this, or subsequent trades before the deadline, is going to put the team in the finals…. that would be way optomistic…
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@Michael J., Apparently he was a bad ass when he played in Michigan/ I guess his head takes worked in college.
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Kings x Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
@Chocolate Rain, With the cage on they couldn’t see him smiling so the head fake worked alot
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Hearing WM extension is 2 years.
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KC23 Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
@Harry, Yeah, 7mil.
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jacky boy Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:44 pm
@KC23, Thats a good number for number 1 penalty killer and a rock solid d man… Id say we let Greene Stoll and Penner walk. Saves us abt 12m in cap space
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KingsFletch Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
@jacky boy, Agreed on Stoll (OBVIOUSLY) and Penner (OBVIOUSLY, unless we trade him) but we should keep Greene if he’s willing to take a cap-friendly deal. He’s still a fairly young player and I know the guys love having him on the team. He’s an oldschool Dman but he always has our guys backs and I like him. Hope he stays around.
Comments on Carter coming from King players. on tsn.ca http://tsn.ca/nhl/ off to the right.
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The real question is, will Carter play with line mates here that are just as good as the line he just left in Columbus. If not then he will be in the same position as Richards, meaning he will not get the same support, to play the type of game he is used to.
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fsd1 Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:37 pm
@John Roy Morgan, will the world stop spinning tomorrow?
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John Roy Morgan Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
@fsd1, I forgot to mention that? I forgot I moved up the end of the world from December to Saturday, cause I have other appointments….
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fsd1 Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:44 pm
@John Roy Morgan, lol
Deke'r Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
@fsd1, ….no…that happens in December…
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Michael J. Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
@John Roy Morgan,
He’ll play with Richards. that way they’ll be each other’s “supporters”.
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I’m thinking Gagne maybe starting to get the itch to get back in there sooner than later. Sure be great to get him back.
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
@KC23, Absolutely! I just hope he doesn’t get caught up in the moment and comes back too soon.
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Glad we have Mitchell to mentor Voynov for the next couple of years!
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
@Lake Forest, LMAO!!!!!
It’s starting already, huh???
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you can get all the best players in the world if don;t have defence that give it them it does’t help nothing
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Deke'r Reply:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
@joe, ….easy for you to say….
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I think the first thing Jamie Kompon says to Carter is, “Now, you’re not allowed to go over the blue line without dumping the puck in the corner first…”
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any insight as to what # J Sizzle will be? #17 a la Simmonds? lil ironic. side note, so we have about 8.5 mil next year under the cap? JJ of the books Willie Mitchell back on the books. Hello Parise!!!
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Too bad parise doesn’t want to come to l.a.
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We need to use the Kopi and Richards line as scoring lines. Lokti and iron hands just werent going to get it done. Give Lokti some real wingers and a few games to acclimate.. Or send Lokti down and let Stoll. be the third line stopper with iron hands and Clifford.
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