The Kings’ Central Division tour continues tonight, as they face the Detroit Red Wings. All the action will be on KCOP Ch. 13 and on 1150-AM and affiliates, with all the game updates here as well…
THIRD PERIOD
In goal: It’s still Quick vs. MacDonald.
Kings 3, Red Wings 2: The Kings took the lead with 5:54 remaining, on Dwight King’s goal. With the puck in the Kings’ zone, Detroit’s Henrik Zetterberg went down with an apparent injury. After a clearing attempt by the Red Wings, Jeff Carter won the puck at the blue line and flipped it toward the net. King was in front and whacked the puck past MacDonald from close range.
Kings 3, Red Wings 3: Blown defensive coverage cost the Kings as the Red Wings tied the game with 4:02 remaining. Henrik Zetterberg kept the puck in the Kings’ zone up top, and then defenseman Brendan Smith found open ice in the slot. As two Kings defenders converged on Smith, he passed to a wide-open Valtteri Filppula, who beat Quick with a high shot from close range.
Red Wings 4, Kings 3: Detroit took its first lead of the game with 1:13 remaining. Johan Franzen held the puck behind the net, then got a centering pass just beyond the stick of Rob Scuderi. Darren Helm outmuscled Drew Doughty at the front of the Kings’ net and knocked in the puck.
End of period: The Kings had a 6-on-4 advantage in the game’s final 23.2 seconds, but couldn’t score and fell to 1-2-0 on the road trip.
SECOND PERIOD
In goal: It’s still Quick vs. MacDonald.
Kings 2, Red Wings 2: The Red Wings put an increasing amount of pressure on the Kings in the second half of the period, and it paid off with 4:23 remaining. Valtteri Filppula carried the puck through the middle of the ice, between Drew Doughty and Rob Scuderi, and flipped a pass to Henrik Zetterberg. Zetterberg got off a quick shot from close range that deflected off Quick and into the net. Niklas Kronwall also got an assist.
End of period: The Kings outshot the Red Wings 7-5 in the period. The Red Wings scored two goals on their first six shots on goal. The Kings will be on the power play for the first 45 seconds of the third period.
FIRST PERIOD
Officials: Steve Kozari, Dan O’Rourke (referees); David Brisebois, Don Henderson (linesmen).
Lineups: Davis Drewiske, Jordan Nolan and Kevin Westgarth are the Kings’ healthy scratches. Justin Abdelkader has been scratched by the Red Wings.
In goal: It’s the Kings’ Jonathan Quick against the Red Wings’ Joey MacDonald.
Kings 1, Red Wings 0: The Kings took the lead with a power-play goal 7:29 into the period. Anze Kopitar picked up a loose puck in the slot and hit the post with a shot. MacDonald couldn’t immediately locate the rebound and Jeff Carter, parked to the right of the net, took two whacks at the rebound and slid the puck over the line. Kopitar got an assist.
Kings 1, Red Wings 1: The Red Wings tied the game on their second shot on goal of the period, with 5:20 remaining. After a bit of a scramble in the Kings’ zone after a failed clearing attempt, Valtteri Filppula made a nice cross-ice pass to Henrik Zetterberg, who was left unmarked in the right circle and rifled a one-timer into a wide-open net. Jiri Hudler also got an assist.
Kings 2, Red Wings 1: The Kings regained the lead with 2:19 remaining in the period. Dustin Brown held the puck in the neutral zone, then pushed a pass into the neutral zone, in Justin Williams’ direction. With a burst of speed, Williams chased down the puck near the right boards, then quickly flipped the puck to the net at a tight angle and beat a surprised MacDonald. Brown got the assist.
End of period: The Kings outshot the Red Wings 9-3 in the period. The Kings went 1-for-1 on the power play and 2-for-2 on the penalty kill.
GO KINGS GO!!!! WE need a WIN!!!!!
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Wonder if Richards and Carter are going to be a factor … errr, a positive factor?
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Munchrat Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:01 pm
@KC23, Nope
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KingsFletch Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:04 pm
@KC23, Carter is a factor, he’s great. Richards on the other hand sucks and I will now admit that was a DISASTROUS trade for us. DISASTER. Richards YOU SUCK and cost us another game single-handedly. You should be ashamed of yourself you loser.
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JD Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 10:56 pm
@KingsFletch, Wow, really nice post, thank you
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Kopi..Play you’re game…
We need you to take this team
on you’re shoulders and fly…skate…
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Mike D Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:16 pm
@SLIM, dude please… you’re = you are, while your = play your game.
sorry, couldn’t help my self.
go kings!
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Get it done Kings! Find a way!
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Season defining game …… again! (sigh)
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Dominick Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
@Duncanz, Aren’t they all?
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
@Dominick, I won’t even try to define to you my nerves watching games this season!
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YES! I haven’t been this excited to watch Ch. 13 in years! woo-hoooo!
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Jay GoLAKings Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
@Shuchuk, The Kings can use your excitement & Shuchuk’s ENERGY
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rontheking Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
@Shuchuk,
I don’t get it…and by that I mean I don’t get KCO-Plop in santa barbara. Sucks!
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Shuchuk Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:54 pm
@rontheking, have you tried putting tin foil on your antenna?
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I wonder which team will show up? I’m thinking the Kings play big after that last horror show. Plus, being outscored 12-3 in the first 2 games is insane so logically, things must even out, right?
Kings 9-0? LOL.
Here’s a bunch of predictions from fellas like you…
http://deepinsidethekings.com/2012/03/kingstradamus-game-18-predictions/
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Lake Forest Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
@wavesinair, Kings 5-2
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Have the Kings played against MacDonald before?
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tory17 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
@Steve W,
did he have a farm ?
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DesertKing Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
@tory17,
Yep, the south forty. DS has the north forty. I think they share cows.
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I think we’re going to find out real fast whether or not our team makes the playoffs this year. I think we’ll know by the 10 minute mark of the first period in tonight’s game.
GKG!
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wes Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
@Ron Reynolds, if the Kings trail after 20, there’s only a 12% chance the game will end well for LAK fans
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Jeff Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
@Ron Reynolds, so you’ll be able to predict if the Kings will make the playoffs this year by how they play in the first 10 minutes of this game??? What if it’s 0-0 after 10 minutes. What will your prediction be? What if the Kings are ahead 1-0 after 10 minutes? Will the Kings make the playoffs?
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Bounce back game. 5-2 Kings. They are going to toy with our emotions the rest of the way. Yippee!
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They’ve got to take advantage of a team that’s banged up and haven’t played all that well lately. If the Kings play like they did last night, it’s gonna be a long game.
My fantasy season is on the line tonight! I need a win from Quick in a low scoring game.
Go Kings Go!
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Quick let’s do this
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Kab Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
@Kab, Carter needs to step up tonight too
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Remember the last time the Kings faced a hurting bunch?
Was it St L? We lost that one
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tory17 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
@Jay GoLAKings,
Thanks mr. buzzkill
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Come on Kings.
“Get your Wings!”
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Can anyone tell me how to watch this game? It’s not on fsn like it usually is.
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FiG17 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
@KingRey,
I don’t mean to be a smart alec, but if you scroll up, Rich has already told you…
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Steve W Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
@KingRey, KCOP Channel 13.
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KingRey Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
@Steve W, You can be a smart whatever. I had a pretzel in my head just now
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MmmmYummy Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
@KingRey, If you have an antenna you can get it HD on 13-1
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I’m nervous.
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Will Richardson get “Kronwalled” tonight?
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:41 pm
@SLIM, OMG, his hits are the most gargantuan ever!
Always happen in exactly the same place on the left O zone boards, if you’ve noticed.
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Kenny44 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:58 pm
@Duncanz, and the refs never see him leave his feet. He’s like a magician that way.
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:24 pm
@Kenny44, Almost inevitably he hits before his feet leave the ice.
Most are fair, I think.
KingsFanintheD Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:01 pm
@Kenny44, his hits have been clean, and BIG
The girl I am dating is a huge Red Wings fan and we are in a huge fight so I REALLY hope we win;p
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Steve W Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
@Subby, Dump her! lol
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Subby Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
@Steve W, if it were only that simple ;p
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DesertKing Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
@Subby,
Better than a Duck fan.
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Glad to see that even though the game is on a different channel, the Carl’s junior commercials are still with us.
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Mars Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
@CB14, They should get miss turkey to be an ice girl
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
@Mars, Lower, Miss Turkey, lower…… Ok, let me just stand right here behind you and show you how to scoop those shavings….
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Let’s go boys, get some redemption tonight… GKG!
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Quicker VS The big Nasty “Joe MacDonald”
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Lets get a win!!!
Go Kings!!!!
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No bob and Jim ugh if we start losing I’m not watching this
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Come on Kings! Don’t make Joey MacDonald look like a Vezina Trophy candidate.
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Man, seems like the Stink Things had to go out and get the janitor to play the fourth line. If we can’t put a very serious whooping on thse guys tonight, we are a sorry excuse of a team.
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Hopefully they do not play like they did last time they were in Detroit. Hey, do they have good food at Carl’s JR?
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Kenny44 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
@tomb, they have food, too?
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Anyone else feel like they need a shower? (that Carl’s Jr commercial is killing me).
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no channel 13 here. and blacked out on center ice. sad sad times
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Hopefully Jack Johnson doesn’t score on us again. You never know, he could be in a Wings jersey today. He is nowhere, and yet he is everywhere…
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Crash the freaking net, get some grubby goals and draw some penalties.
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really? a penalty already.
THANK YOU
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Friggin Stoll.
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Stoll starting strong
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Come on Kings shine on this PK.
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Well … Stoll is consistent for one thing.
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
@goldielocks, Very familiar territory..
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KFII Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
@goldielocks, And the other thing.
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did he need to do that?
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DO NOT encourage Stoll to be physical cause he does it in a wrong way.
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
@goldielocks, It’s his ‘schtick’.
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Kenny44 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
@Duncanz, then he needs to work on “holding the schtick”?
badumbum-tish
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Stollie doing his job upping our PK stat.
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Kopi! Actually threw a check!
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Well we are out playing them…
So far..C’mon Kings this one is
there for the taking..
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Miller and Fox are doing the game on NHL.com
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please god please PP
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What a shot by Carter…
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Empty seats at the Kings scoring end of the rink.
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jess Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
@Duncanz,
Good, fewer Detroit fans to look at.
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DesertKing Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:49 pm
@Duncanz,
May e they migrate from end to end, devouring everything in their path between periods.
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:53 pm
@DesertKing, @jess, I’m thinking seeing some of our gawd ugly forwards ‘bearing down’ on goal is what’s keeping them at bay!
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Lets go PP!
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Come on Kings. Lets get a PP here….
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Man for our 2nd PP guys they did awesome.
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no one behind the net hitting someone drving the middle
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YEAH BABY!!!!!!
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Carter!!!
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WOOOHOO hit post then score. Carter!!!!!
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YES! WAIT NO! WAIT YES!
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FiG17 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
@Subby,
Exactly my reaction. lol
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Didn’t it go right in..
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Carter!!!
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nice Carter!
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GREAT pp
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Yes, way to get the rebound PP goal!
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Not a goal from Kopitar, but an assist is good enough for a great start to “Slovenian night”
Go Kings Go!
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Here we go PK again….
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JMFC
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Lombardi is smarter than he was yesterday…
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
@JackKent Cooke, If the Kings played like this last night they would of won.
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
@JackKent Cooke, So is Irwin Corey!
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JackKent Cooke Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
@Duncanz,
Wprld’s Foremost Authority…
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JackKent Cooke Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:15 pm
@Duncanz,
Your memory is impressive.
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can’t give this team too many PP’s or they will kill us, even with all their injuries they are still dangerous
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Damn zebras.
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How many rebound PP goals have we had this season?
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tory17 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:54 pm
@Jeff_R,
one
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Stuck at work…don’t get kcop in vegas. Looks like Carter scored! I claped a little loud my boss gave me the stink eye from his office……
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What are the chances that Detroit is going to score on this Power Play? 50%? I’m guessing 90%.
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Quincy, you are not DET material.
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Kick the Mule..
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Assist to DS for calling out the ref who is on the ice today…
Crafty ol’ geezer…
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
@JackKent Cooke, I noted that today too.
People actually thought he was criticizing the reffing last night…
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JackKent Cooke Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
@Duncanz,
Sly fox was doing it strategically eying today.
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There goes Quick on his belly again. C’mon Jon… stand your ground.
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Other then the two Penalties Kings playing real well first 10 minutes.
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all the chances on the DET PP are dangerous chances. man!
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Nice kill!
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lakingbob(chi) Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
@KFII, Hello I am now here!!!!
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KFII Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:00 pm
@lakingbob(chi), Hey I was wondering. Good game so far, just need to stay out of the box!
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
@lakingbob(chi), did you get any strikes?!
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lakingbob(chi) Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:17 pm
@Duncanz Nope, Had a wake last night and funeral today. Good friends Mom.. Johnny B. is a big Blackhawks fan and is in the Alumni with them.. Couple Hawks showed up today which was neat but I did have my Crown on the lepel and got alot of questions and stated DETROIT tonight and YOU guys Sunday..
I guess since we are leading after the first ten minutes we will make the playoffs.
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Jeff Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
@Jeff_R, according to Ron Reynolds, apparently so! Now that the game is tied 1-1, I wonder if he is changing his prediction?
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Can we get an auto refresh on these threads?
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Okay we are on the game…. Keep it goin
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Oh man! the bouncing 5th grade teacher! LOL
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Anyone else catch Bob’s geography lesson during that breakaway? That was awesome
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Anyone know where I can watch the game?
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bmova Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:06 pm
@Andrew: The second coming, NHL.com is showing the game. I guess it’s free tonight.
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Keep standing em’ up boys!
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Willie! Nice surprise bad angle attempt!
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Dang radio feed in Banning is preempted by the Lakers.
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CB14 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:03 pm
@DesertKing, Go here and click listen live. http://www.ktlkam1150.com/main.html
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DesertKing Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
@CB14,
Cool thanks!
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Williams showing off
His own mean wrister..
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Nooooo?
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KFII Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
@KFII, !!!
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Crap!!!. If only Kopi didn’t miss the swing.
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
@Jeff_R, It would be better if this was baseball.
He’d have two more chances!
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Holey Moley..
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crap
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We never do that …. (sigh)
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what a quick change of angle. Beautiful.
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Ya thats expected, can never keep a lead
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get the puck out kopi, jes man
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You never see the Kings pass the puck around like that. Awesome goal.
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Keep up the updates pls!
I am still at work!
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Lake Forest Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
@Mars, 1-1
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:06 pm
@Mars, You should be at home in your underwear like the rest of us.
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MmmmYummy Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:27 pm
@Duncanz, underwear is overrated
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Lake Forest Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
@Mars, I’m at work also, but can listen online.
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:12 pm
@Lake Forest, Smelling any maple syrup this afty, over there?
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Lake Forest Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:14 pm
@Duncanz, hahaha, you remember. Not today, not penner thoughts today!
That’s called chemistry..
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Lake Forest Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
@SLIM, that’s like a class you take in high school correct?
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You da man rich! Reply:
March 10th, 2012 at 2:34 am
@Lake Forest, Wait… Your only supposed to take chemistry once?!?! Y did I take it 3 times?!?! Damn LAUSD edjumacayshun….
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Giving up 1 goal with only 2 shots? Hahaha … whatever happen to the improved defense?
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:06 pm
@goldielocks, We are playing the red Wings you know. Not like we are playing the Blue Jackets.
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tomb Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:06 pm
@goldielocks, you can hardly blame the defense on that play.
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goldielocks Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
@tomb,
I’ve got 2 words for you. Blown coverage.
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bmova Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
@tomb, Yeah actually you can. 4 LA players were back. Not only did that pass get through, but why was Zetterberg so wide open?
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Deke'r Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
@goldielocks, …just proves number of SOG not all that….
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Itchy Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
@goldielocks, If holding Detroit to 2 shots in 17 minutes isn’t good defense, what is it?!
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goldielocks Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:13 pm
@Itchy,
I think it’s something to do with our offense. Keeping the puck in their zone?
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Itchy Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:15 pm
@goldielocks, Yeah, they were really cycling the puck in the offensive zone on those two penalty kills…
all DET shots are dangerous because they know how to set up quality shots. 2nd shot – score. When do we hit that level?
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Lake Forest Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
@crashin’ da net, The Time is Now (where have i heard that?!?!)
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Anyone notice Clifford trying to go into the red wing bench? Poor guy must be tired
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
@loskingpride, ambitious..
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Jack Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:15 pm
@loskingpride, that would have been funny….the coach would have sent Clifford on the 4th line.
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YEAH!
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Wooooooooooooooooooooooo
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Williams!!!
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WOOHOOO WILLIE!!!!!!!
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Go Justin!
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Williams!!!
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Nice willie
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Canadian King Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:09 pm
@Canadian King, Uhhh I mean nice goal, Willie!
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Sharp angle Willie!
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Wow j Williams killing it today
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Willy…LOL!
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Same wrister as before..
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KFII Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:09 pm
@SLIM, Same as it ever was….
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Spidey35 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:34 pm
@KFII, Love the Talking Heads!!!!!
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Sweet JW!
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@tomb, JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ-Dub !!!!!!!!!!!!
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Williams…what an individual play, wow.
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Woo hoo JW!!!!!!
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Let’s get #200 tonight JC.
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Willie starting to find those hands.
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DesertKing Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
@jess,
Good time to do it.
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jess Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:13 pm
@DesertKing,
Yup, he’s been getting shots off quick and on target. JC’s been rubbing off on him me thinks.
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DesertKing Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:15 pm
@jess,
Copying Carter?
jess Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:17 pm
@DesertKing,
Definitely seems to be some influence there.
2 minutes to go..I think we can, i think we can…(hold them)
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Tie up Flipster and the Z-Man..
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….Brownie keepin his streak alive…
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:14 pm
@Deke’r, He cam real close to a goal. Got stopped by a skate.
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No north to south break out. MOVE YOUR FEET KINGS!!! SPPPEEEEEEDD!
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Exhale
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Great 1st period by the Kings.
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Oops, it’s approaching JCBJ time ……
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:14 pm
@Duncanz, Phew…
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Sounds like they had a good period.
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Somebody really needs to photoshop Jeff Carter onto a John Carter poster.
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:15 pm
@FiG17, How about Jeff Carter becoming one of the Avengers?
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Kopi was dominant in the first…
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That’s one way to make sure we remained ahead going into the 2nd. Held on to the puck. Another shot would have been nice, but really, I’m not complaining.
Hang on to the lead Kings!
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jess Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:16 pm
@KFII,
No, -just make the lead bigger
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Where was this play last night…
Me thinks they were already
in Detoilet at that game..
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:59 pm
@SLIM, They literally were…
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20 minutes at a time…great 20..,,,Now repeat!
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i think wrist shots are outdoing the slap shots!!
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Deke'r Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
@Jack, ….thank the composite sticks for that…
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Richardson must5 have been the missing ingrediant…
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JackKent Cooke Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:20 pm
@JackKent Cooke,
ingredient
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Non-News Flash: King’s only lose to crappy teams. The sooner we get into the playoffs, the better.
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KFII Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:22 pm
@jess, Seems to be true. I can’t figure that one out.
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
@KFII, Good thing we play mostly playoff teams in our last 15 games.
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lakingbob(chi) Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:24 pm
@KFII, It is better to be good with the better teams, Right??
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It was a good first period, and we need the points bad. That being said, who’s kidding who, Detroit is missing so many key guys..well..I wonder how we would do with so many key guys missing against their full linup? I am guessing we would get our ASS handed to us.
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jess Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:21 pm
@puck73,
Speculative. Speculation. Speculator. MR. SPEC!
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CB14 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
@puck73, No need to guess what would happen, it already happened.
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puck73 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
@CB14, Oh ya, when Stevens The Butthead was Head Coach.
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jess Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:27 pm
@puck73,
“uhahhauahahau huhuahuhuh –he said something like s c o r e.”
It seems that in today’s NHL..
The slap shot is going the way
of the Dinosaurs….
The quick wrister is the new SS..
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puck73 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
@SLIM, No one will ever be like former Dallas Star Craig Ludwick who had the biggrst shin pads I have ever seen in my life. He was a shot blocking specialist.
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I just got back to my desk to check the score and now I’m in total SHOCK! The Kings are leading after the first!?!?!? OMG! Go Kings!!!
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:24 pm
@BobsYourUncle, Why so surprise. Kings usually play well against good teams. Detroit is a good team even with all those players missing.
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Kings not regrouping as much on turnovers through the neutral zone. They’re looking to make the pass immediately up ice through the middle, and as soon as Detroit covers through the middle, they send the puck up along the boards with a zip pass to a player waiting for a tip deep into the zone farther up in the neutral zone.
Good pace so far.
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puck73 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:26 pm
@Dominick, Welcome to Long Beach Dom.
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Dominick Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:27 pm
@puck73, Thanks buddy. We’ll talk next week, and hang out now that I’m closer to you.
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puck73 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:33 pm
@Dominick, Cool, I wanna show you my new Jack Johnson dartboard !
Whats up with Fox sports west? NO game!
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Lake Forest Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:24 pm
@johnjuan, KCOP 13…look above
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johnjuan Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:24 pm
@Lake Forest, Don’t get it on direct tv.
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JackKent Cooke Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
@johnjuan,
Channel 13
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
@johnjuan, Pac 10 tourney….
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Shout out from Rich to the Slovenians!
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jess Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
@Lake Forest,
Doesn’t hockey orginate from Planet SLOVAK?
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DesertKing Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:31 pm
@jess,
Wow I never would have guessed that Slovenians were related to Vulcans…..
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Wings with no shots on the PP. Nice.
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Keep it up Kings..
Showing some resolve and determination..
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Bad angle shot,we’ll take it. Keep up the pressure.
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2nd period. Let’s keep it going. Keep being aggressive and widen the lead.
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We will win this one because we always do better against the best teams. Nice to hear Jim fox Miller talking positive about THE KINGS!
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Penner needs to work on his first 3 strides…he doesnt seem to have a sprint speed setting.
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JackKent Cooke Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:37 pm
@Jack,
first 3, second 3 and third 3
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richard Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:39 pm
@Jack, I agree Jack, he’s too slow.
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Carter’s 3 goals in 8- games with the kings rojects out to 31 goals for a season.
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The Detroit announcer just said that Simmonds and Schenn have scored a combined 21 goals since christmas and richards only scored once…
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tomb Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:38 pm
@prosmar, another bad trade by DL
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:40 pm
@tomb, Yea bad trade. I’d take Richards any day of the week over Simmonds and Schenn. Richards is a complete player and he will be better come playoffs and next year. Exactly what linemates did he have this year? If Carter had been here all season Richards would of had a much better season.
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tomb Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:43 pm
@Jeff_R, Schenn is a rookie with lots of upside. He has the potential to be a much better player than Richards.
CL Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:44 pm
@tomb, He also has the potential to be Scott Parse.
neil Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:12 pm
@Jeff_R, richards is still not playing well with carter….
CL Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:41 pm
@prosmar, Maybe it will look better in the final 8 years of the contract, especially if he really is still suffering from post-concussion symptoms and can bounce back in the off-season.
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tomb Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:54 pm
@CL, it is unclear to me (a complete mystery) why anybody ever had high expectations for Scott Parse? The guy was drafted in the 6th round, 174th overall. The most goals he ever scored was 24 in University hockey.
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:29 pm
@tomb, How many games do they play in College Hockey?
those trailers…they need better accuracy…
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Not the same energy…
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Deke'r Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:40 pm
@outsider, ….only 1 shot so far…..
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This game and Chicago is a must. The boys are on!
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Put another puck in the net..
Then it will be 3-1…
I’m a brainiac..
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:42 pm
@SLIM, 2shots in and it be 4-1. WOW!!!
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SLIM Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:44 pm
@Jeff_R,
You and I should be in MENSA!
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:46 pm
@SLIM, LOL
richard Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:49 pm
@SLIM, From your mouth to God’s ears.
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Poor Scuds… only one with a neg +/-
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Common Penner…put one in..:-)
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that was close
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Hockey gods…
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
@JackKent Cooke, On Our side finally….
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:48 pm
@JackKent Cooke, Quick’s mind control
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There’s no question Penner is working his tail off the last two games, and that’s a good thing–but every time he gets the puck ion his stick, I have the impression he could someday become the first guy ever to be caught from behind on a breakaway…during the shootout.
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richard Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:50 pm
@Mel Powell, Yeah, he’s real sweet guy and has the shot, just put it all together.
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Only the Kings could have 3 times as many shots as their opponents and only be up by 1 goal.
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JackKent Cooke Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:54 pm
@CB14,
Shot mentality…
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Wow Zetterburgh missed a sure goal.
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Nice spinner by Patrick Kane; wait by Willie
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Kings look like their afraid of Detroit, at least that is how they are playing in this period.
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figures
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Ok how do you stop that?
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just dazzling…. Damn it.
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As I said before!!!
Tie up Flipster and the Z-Man..
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Check your marked man … you can’t give Zetterburg a space … jeez.
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Come on Kings, shake that one off!
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another stellar game by quick I see 2 goals on 6 shots, effn pathetic.
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CB14 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:00 pm
@Canadian King, You’re blaming Quick for these 2, have you seen the goals?
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Jim Martin Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:51 pm
@CB14, Yes I seen them, my grandson would have stopped them!!
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:15 pm
@Canadian King, These are the Red Wings. I don’t care who is out, but they always make things tough for any team they play regardless of how many shots they have. With Zetterburg he can make any team look silly.
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Kings are still not an elite team, and this is being proved against a depleted Detroit team.
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:57 pm
@puck73, If the Kings get 2 points I don’t care how they get it.
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MmmmYummy Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:59 pm
@Jeff_R, Not getting 2 will tell a fuller story than getting 2.
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TiredOfIt Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
@MmmmYummy, Agreed
Typical — 6 shots, 2 goals. Lame.
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And that’s how you play hockey.
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3-2 league. Nest goal wins.
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Kings are back to playing boring hockey….Detroit is missing too many players…kings need to play uptempo…
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geeez…why dont they take the body….who gets to play that close with the puck for more than 1 sec.
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SpencerMaze Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 5:59 pm
@Jack, Amen.
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Oh I thought you guys said that elite goalies like quick don’t get tired out? Looking pretty worn out to me the last few games.
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Quickie!
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Great save by Quick…..
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Quick!
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No worries.
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Here is the PP rhat can change the momentum coming up. This is what we could of used last night.
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C’mon Kings! PP time. get IT!!!
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Gee Doughty got undressed on that last goal. I’m surprised…he’s our best defenseman
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goldielocks Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:07 pm
@TiredOfIt,
The same line and D-pair were on the ice.
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Papa Ed Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:10 pm
@TiredOfIt, Not even close to being our best
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Here’s our chance to regain the lead.
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PP goal, do it Kings.
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nothing better than getting a late goal to take the momentum away for the third. come on PP
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Stoll is useless. Open ice and he ices the puck!
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Sorry but Richards is horrible
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
@TiredOfIt, We shoulda go e to Toyota of Orange …
Jk
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TiredOfIt Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:09 pm
@Duncanz, But we already have too many lemons
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:16 pm
@TiredOfIt, No, sIlly..
You WON’T get a lemon, yada, yada ….
Kingstane9 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
@TiredOfIt, yp, one goal in 22 games i believe
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Kozari raising his game as advised
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Interesting camera angle there.
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what an ugly PPPPP.
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come on DD if your going to pull that crap you can sit and VV will play the PP
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What is going on? SO many games Quick kept us alive, would’ve won if we could’ve scored TWO goals! Now…they score on shots two & (actually) five. He’s giving up 3, 4 a game. What’s up?
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Kenny44 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:14 pm
@CamKingfan, Billy Beane would call it “regression to the mean”. But, then again, this ain’t baseball
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I agree Richards is horrible.
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Nice block-shot, Stoll …do it against the other team next time.
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I like Quick…
But this is not the same Quick…
From earlier in the season…
This has zip to do with #45..
Seems off of late..
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lakingbob(chi) Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:08 pm
@SLIM, I agree ,he is off and really nothin to do with play time..
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YoBro Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:13 pm
@SLIM, Yeah, but I think he’s gonna own the 3rd. I like how he stayed on his skates after #2 and made some good saves.
Go Kings
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I hope they are pouring some water on Doughty at intermission. He’s been burned badly twice
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After that first period, the Kings look like crap. Where’s the speed?? Where’s the driving the net? Where’s the physicality? Where’s the desperation?
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teki Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:15 pm
@crashin’ da net,
they looked pretty good to me in the first period.
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Cant believe it. Just got to the Reign game and there are even Red Wing bandwaggoners here. GKG! !
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2 goals 8 shots
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not only is this team enraging to watch it shows no promise!
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Sit DD and MR they stink!
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The KCOP wardrobe folks really brought their compete tonight. Bob and Jim have to be the best dressed men in Detroit.
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Has Voynov won any battle tonight????????????
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TiredOfIt Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:14 pm
@Papa Ed, Good point, but of course all will say he was a great replacement for JMFJ
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Papa Ed Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:16 pm
@TiredOfIt, I would have brought up Jake Muzzin
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YoBro Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:19 pm
@Papa Ed, Doesn’t matter who you bring up. They’ll be stifled by the system and Pffffft.
Seriously, why can Filppula make that play…have the state of mind to do that…but Kopitar can’t?
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Papa Ed Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:15 pm
@Gary Livingston, Because he’s not going against Doughty
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teki Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:16 pm
@Gary Livingston,
becayse filppula is passing to zetterberg. who is anze passing to?
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outsider Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:18 pm
@teki, It would be better to have somebody to pass to Anze…
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Gary Livingston Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:54 pm
@teki, The pass was the last element of that outstanding play and determination displayed.
The last element. He skated through the entire team.
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Kenny44 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:21 pm
@Gary Livingston, Early in his career, Kopi used to try such things and succeed on his fair share. He’s been trained for years to play differently – manage the puck to avoid turnovers, which means keeping dot to board, get it deep, go low to high for the point shot. He’s a coach’s kid. He knows how to accept training.
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Does anyone think Quick finally cracked with the lack of offensive support and shows signs of mailing it in…again? I hope not, although it is very doubtful we’ll make the playoffs with Dallas playing out of their minds. Oh well…don’t worry…be happy
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Papa Ed Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:13 pm
@TiredOfIt, Yes indeed
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Let’s go boys 1 more period
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richard Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
@Papa Ed, I’m with ya!
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Quick let a easy goal in again, thats three straight games. When you need this guy, he is not there. Let it alone at night Quick! It will grow by itself.
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:16 pm
@Jim Martin, Those 2 were easy goals? DId you actually see them?
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YoBro Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:22 pm
@Jeff_R, Yah, no softies there.
Go Kings
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Jim Martin Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:55 pm
@Jeff_R, I’m refering to the first goal. He is weak with shots that come from his left side.
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Gary Livingston Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
@Jim Martin,
Did you just start watching hockey this week?
None of the goals tonight were soft goals. None.
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Better seats than last night: http://db.tt/SAWZqLUS
Great crowd and game so far. Quick was laughing after the save of DD’s turnover.
Oh.. we are in the 2nd row on the tv’s near right side corner.
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:24 pm
@LA_1968, Enjoy, and keep feeding us anecdotes, ’68!
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Have the Detroit feed on Center- Ice and they cannot believe the Kings Are not killing them GKG
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Gotta love the Red Wings style.
The Kings shut down 90% of the Red Wings plays through the middle, but they still manage to take the puck there, and score off of 2 no look crossice passes through the middle of the ice. Kings need to play between the dots like that, and maybe it will become 2nd nature like that.
Shut it down through the middle boys, and keep the tempo up.
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Sorry but Richards is absolutely brutal. 1 goal in his last 33??? Really?? I have no doubt that after the season ends we will hear that MR had something going on in his life. He is obviously very distracted.
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TiredOfIt Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
@SpencerMaze, Yes…that his bell is still ringing
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Papa Ed Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:18 pm
@SpencerMaze, Half the team is distracted
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DesertKing Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:23 pm
@Papa Ed,
Penners wife?
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I don’t understand some of the goaltending comments on here? Detroit’s two goals were extremely difficult to save. Does Quick’s save percentage raise eyebrows based solely on the percentage, yes, but so what? The ONLY thing we should be talking about is our inability to takeout teams. We don’t lack skill, we don’t have bad goaltending, we don’t have bad defence, we don’t have a bad system, we are just mentally weak for a multitude of reasons. Time and time, we play down to opponents (our losing record against non-top 8 teams), and in situations like tonight, Detroit is wounded and we are up 1, that is where mentally strong teams finish it off. Go for the kill. We’re missing this element and in order to get it in time, we need to get on a roll and hope that the confidence created can also create a killer mentality.
GKG.
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tomb Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:18 pm
@KINGCANADA87, good point. The Wings will probably take over the 3rd period. They know how to win.
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SpencerMaze Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:20 pm
@tomb, I think our boys will come out strong in the 3rd like they did in Nashville (wishful thinking)
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TiredOfIt Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:20 pm
@KINGCANADA87, The term “killer mentality” can nevr be used in the same sentence when describing this team. Last nights game should have been proof enough of that. We constantly get our heads handed to us in games that we should make a statement in. Don’t worry…be happy
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richard Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:21 pm
@KINGCANADA87, WELL SAID
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teki Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:21 pm
@KINGCANADA87, i couldn’t agree more with your comment about the comments on the goals. it’s really frustrating.
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well it’s 3:15am here in slovenia, so i hope kings win it, so this historical slovenian hockey night ends happily for most slovenian hockey fans.. GKG!!
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Papa Ed Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:19 pm
@gako, Welcome aboard Slovenia, glad to have you
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Kab Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:20 pm
@gako, Respect
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wavesinair Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:20 pm
@gako,
Are there people at public watch parties? Or mainly just at home?
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gako Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
@wavesinair, no public watch parties, because there are no sport bars open so late/early.. as i said.. now it’s 3:33am.. so yeah.. watching nhl games at home, sometimes on tv, most of them over internet..
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lakingbob(chi) Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:20 pm
@gako, Hello from Chicago!!! Never talked to someone from Slovenia!!! I will be with Anza Sunday in Chicago
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gako Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
@lakingbob(chi), well today it’s first time for a lot of things
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TiredOfIt Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:20 pm
@gako, Welcome, Hope we win tonight. GKG
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JackKent Cooke Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:21 pm
@gako,
What kind of Vodka are you pouring?
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gako Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
@JackKent Cooke, liquid kind
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tomb Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:26 pm
@gako, God’s blessing on all nations,
Who long and work for that bright day,
When o’er earth’s habitation
No war, no strife shall hold its sway;
Who long to see
That all man free
No more shall foes, but neighbours be.
Who long to see
That all man free
No more shall foes, but . . .
No more shall foes, but neighbours be.
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20 minutes with Kompon. Third goal in the bag.
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turnover by doughty to start…perfect
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Hey Drew – quit coughing up the puck!
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Kab Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:24 pm
@KDinUT, He’s doing the set play on both turn overs the problem is the stuff he’s been taught to do in that situation is predictable and failing miserably
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Nice elbow by Zatter on Mitchell. Nice slash on JW. Need some stripes to elevate!
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Kenny44 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:24 pm
@Kenny44, That’s not what I meant dammit!
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A factoty of sadness
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I miss Nolan on the third line…
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:24 pm
@outsider, He plays the 4th line.
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outsider Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:24 pm
@outsider, forth of course…
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Yea that is a penalty but what about the slash on Williams stick?
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Notice that DS doenst do the between periods interview since the last one that even upset foxy
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Kab Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:28 pm
@neil, What happened must have missed it
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SLIM Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:29 pm
@Kab,
Nobody wants to look like a fool…
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Kab Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:30 pm
@SLIM, Huh
I read your lips while you sat in the penalty box Fraser, and I agree wholeheartedly . . .
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Whew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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C’mon Boys lets go
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wtf martinez??
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How do you sit Nolan and start Fraser?
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Wow, Detroit, three guys around the puck and you get a turnover. And you let your kid line play like that? No wonder they have such confidence with the puck
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Hoiw do the Things get such great chances within 15 feet of the net?
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We should trade Fraser for Franzen?
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Papa Ed Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:33 pm
@tomb, You think they’d go for it Nah
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Playoff hockey…
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I think the Hockey Gods have left us.
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SLIM Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:33 pm
@Jeff_R,
They are in mortal combat
With the Soccer Gods..
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
@SLIM, Bettman vs Gulati, who’d win?
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DesertKing Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:36 pm
@Jeff_R,
I thought this was baseball? Where are the baseball gods?
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8 minutes and no shots
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:33 pm
@Papa Ed, Red Wings only have 1 themselves. It looks like both teams are playing safe and looking to get to OT.
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Papa Ed Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
@Jeff_R, We have done so well in OT
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wow i have never seen a stick break like that before trying to pass
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JackKent Cooke Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:33 pm
@tory17,
Gripping too tight..
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I think the Kings have left us.
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As usual…NHL refs are horrible
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Calgary up 2-0//
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:35 pm
@Jack, 3-0
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SLIM Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:36 pm
@Jack,
3-0..
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Woohoo PP….
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We need a PP..
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SLIM Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
@SLIM,
What… We got one..
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Lets go PP, do something.
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Even though the Kings have outshot the Wings, Detroit clearly looks likes the better team since the 2nd period. Bad Effort las night, and now being outplayed by a depleted Detroit team. I really wanna love this team, but I really dont know what to make of them this season.
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How’s are friends in Slovenia doing?
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well…there it is
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Jeez kings with zero shots so far in the third? Nice.
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Nice dump in Doughty
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Richards. Bad….
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tory17 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:39 pm
@crashin’ da net,
i hate to agree with that but yes
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This Power play is going nowhere.
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Way to take advantage of the PP Kings. Did we even get a shot?
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KDinUT Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:38 pm
@CB14, Nope . . .
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C’mon bury that puck
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Sweet powerplay right on guys
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Powerless play . . .
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Hopefully…Going to OT..
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KINGCANADA87 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
@SLIM, We need a win before the shootout for tie break purposes!
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Come on Kings!
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Really???????????????
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What the hell is Richards doing?
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Shuchuk Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:40 pm
@TiredOfIt, Drunk?
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TiredOfIt Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
@Shuchuk, Wish I was…geez
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MmmmYummy Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:40 pm
@TiredOfIt, He forgot he wasn’t on PK
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outsider Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:40 pm
@TiredOfIt, looking for a long summer at the beach…
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StankBloat Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:43 pm
@TiredOfIt, Seriously ! He hasn’t made a good descision with the puck all friggin night !!!!
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I think we have chemistry issues. We have talent but it doesn’t translate on the ice.
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Back to paint drying hockey again.
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TiredOfIt Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:43 pm
@puck73, True
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Positive vibes everyone!
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:44 pm
@KFII, Ommmm
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DesertKing Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:47 pm
@KFII,
I love my Lucky Charms.
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RIchards and Doughty are just terrible.
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Shuchuk Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
@prosmar, PUKE.
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Uh uh Doughty’s on the ice
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SLIM Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
@Papa Ed,
Yeah…DD is on the ice..
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Rich, I would love to hear comments from Mike Richards after this game. That guy has been dogging it!
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Kings x Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:44 pm
@DBking, Yeah he needs to work a little bit harder. And he is learning what it means to be a king
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Komponitis – a fear of scoring. See also “first date.”
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CB14 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
@DesertKing, My girlfriend has the same fear. LOL
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Kingstane9 Reply:
March 10th, 2012 at 4:06 am
@DesertKing, LOL
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absolutely nothing…God Richards! ICE?? Sucking wind and everything else. He’s a liabilty!
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Richards is quickly becoming Penner… just zero skill.
King should have been scratched, not Nolan
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It only took 13 minutes, but the Kings finally got a shot on net in the third period. Hey Kate!
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Kings should try calling Siri about the power play…
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Wtf is wrong with Richards.
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Kings x Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
@mike in LA, PCS
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Fire Richards! lol or at least bench his ass or put Nolan and King back out with him.
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that puck is a like ka hot potatoe on our sticks…
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Cool icing. Now lets take advantage of it.
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So where do we go from here? I mean when the Kings don’t make the playoffs?
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:43 pm
@Kings11, Won’t have to do anything because they will.
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Kings11 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:45 pm
@Jeff_R,
I just hope I am wrong. I am crossing my fingers and wearing my #11 jersey tonight!!!!
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Shuchuk Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:44 pm
@Kings11, Send a couple of players back to Philly and recoup Schenn, Simmonds, and our picks?
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I keep hearing how decimated the wings are, yet they STILL have way more skill & creativity. Blah!
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Which Red Wing on the ice is the janitor?
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Duckbasher Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:45 pm
@crashin’ da net,
Um… that’s an usher… not a janitor.
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crashin' da net Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:48 pm
@Duckbasher, I know that one is the usher, but there’s also a janitor out there too.
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Go Kings
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Shot mentality?
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Whoa just got back 2-2 with Det having 9 shots on goal??? Is Quick trying to lose this one??
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CB14 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:45 pm
@tacomakingsfan, He had no chance on either of the goals.
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bmova Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:49 pm
@tacomakingsfan, The defense-zone coverage was atrocious on both goals.
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if we dont make the playoffs, do we still get together and blog with Rich?
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YYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
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Go Kings go! I’m not afraid to root my team on! See!
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King!!!
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WOOHOOO KINGER!!!!!!!
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King of Kings
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King!!!!
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Dwight !!
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King!!!!!
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Wings playing for a point…
Kings playing like some one who wants to win….
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I take it back! Woooooooo!
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King!!!!!!!
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Nice!
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The real King
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KING KING KING!
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King babay
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zetterberg goes down and King proves his name! In the bag? I think so.
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Carter is a magician no look and still gets it on net.
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Way to score King!
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We’ll take it!
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I like King’s hustle. Would love to see him on Kopi line…
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I love King!!!!!! GKG!!!!!!!!
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Wheeeee way to go King
Go Kings go!
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Long live the KING!! Asst. to Carter! Now play D-fense for 5 mins
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King in the right spot. ZGood job.
Richards still stinks.
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Whoo hoo! King showing the old geezers how to do it!
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No stupid penalty
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KING!!!
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I’ve been forced to watch the Detroit feed on my center ice package tonight and the announcers have given some interesting Kings stats. Richards since 12/25/11 has scored 1 goal. Simmonds and Schenn in that same time period have scored 21 goals. In Quick’s 29 losses the Kings have scored a total of 34 goals.
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MmmmYummy Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:47 pm
@justlu, probably a shorthanded goal from Richards? I wonder when that last non-shorthanded goal by Richards was?
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MassKings Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:48 pm
@justlu, Their fans may be annoying, but Detroit knows its hockey.
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KingsFanintheD Reply:
March 10th, 2012 at 4:47 am
@MassKings, the fans know their hockey better than anyone
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Duckbasher Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:50 pm
@justlu,
Lombardi got took AGAIN! he needs to stick to drafting. Oh… wait a minute. Nevermind.
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First time King scores without his buddy Nolan scoring also.
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CB14 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:48 pm
@Jeff_R, Game ain’t over yet.
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Hello, my name is @Puck73, and all of a sudden, the smell of paint drying agrees with me. lol
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TiredOfIt Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:47 pm
@Duncanz, Hahahahaha
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:48 pm
@Duncnz, LOL
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Time to shut them down.
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The kid pulls out the play..
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
@SLIM, He needs to stay in the picture..
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Ok boys…HOLD HOLD HOLD
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that, was jeff carter…
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Kings need to put bodies in front of the net. I think that is what is missing…also it is pretty sad that Jeff Carter has almost equalled Penner’s goal output in only, what, three games?
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Nice King does not have the hands of stone that we have seen from most of out guys this year.
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Gotta love King’s smile!
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STATS SHMATS. He had a concussion. We win that’s all that matters for now.
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No JJ report yet?
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:59 pm
@JackKent Cooke, JCBJ: Laughing
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Now lets see what this team is really about
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Shuchuk Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:52 pm
@Kissmyblarneystones, I think we just did
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now, if we call ourselves a good defensive team, we must show that now!!
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CB14 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:50 pm
@Jack, good timing. LOL
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crapola
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That was Richards fault
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Errrrrr!
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WOW!
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That was all richards folks…Thanks
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Typical
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Crap.
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Nice play Richards,
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Richards again…
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OMG RICHARDS!!!!!!!! C’mon
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RICHARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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of corse they score crap
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Richards is horrible tonight. He need to sit on the bench.
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…..smart play Richards -___-
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Hrumph, yawnnnnnnnnn, did something happen? Wow, my paint looks dry.
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Come on Kings, wow us!
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Pick your favorite expletive
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:02 pm
@TeamJMFJ, Ohhh, JOHNSON!
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TeamJMFJ Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:03 pm
@Duncanz, ha
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It seems like I’ve never seen the Kings play tough and hold a lead. This Richards deal is looking worse and worse by the second
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That was GARBAGE. Richards: C’mon man.
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Dude Richards has to sit. Period. Such a liability.
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what the hell with these people being left alone….how many freaking goals are we gonna give up like that???? wtf happened to our defense????
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Shuchuk Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:53 pm
@Jack, Fire Kompon!
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Kings11 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:53 pm
@Jack,
Our defense has vacated for offense
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Kings11 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:53 pm
@Jack,
Our defense has vacated for offense
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Where the hell were Drew and Scuds on that play? Richards and Carter were the closest Kings to the goal, aren’t they forwards?
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CB14 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:52 pm
@CB14, Nevermind, bad pass by Richards.
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Who said our defense has been improved? I knew it was a joke.
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What a disgrace this is.
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The inability for Kings to hold a lead is a total sign of lack of focus and mental toughness.
That looked like Richards guy who just scored!!! Richards! Uggg!
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WTH happened to our D???
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Why is DS still playing MR?????
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Why the hell is Richards getting so much ice time when he clearly is stupid with the puck ?!?!? Bench is ass !!!!!
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teki Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:59 pm
@StankBloat,
i agree, sutter is usually good about not giving people shifts if they aren’t playing well but he’s had richards out there every time just because carter and king have been playing decently.
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Richards better make up for that with a goal or he might need to ride some pine for a game or two
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CB14 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:53 pm
@jess, Never gonna happen with DS as Head Coach. He wouldn’t even call him out publically after yesterdays no show, so I doubt he will have the cajones to sit him for a game.
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So much for a 3-2 league.
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Why do you think Philly got rid of him?
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Mike is having a bad game. I wish he would get the game winner. WE WILL WIN!
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Dont know what happened to Richards but he sucks
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Pesus Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:54 pm
@Pesus,
Add Doughty to that list
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wow richards you are just terrible at everything aren’t you buddy?
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Macdonald makes a desperation game saver, but Quick can’t?
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ChiTownKingsFan Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:54 pm
@ChiTownKingsFan, and game
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teki Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:58 pm
@ChiTownKingsFan,
those 2 goals were tape to tape passes on the opposite side of quick. you can’t honestly blame him for that.
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Way to finish Mike
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Richards can I buy a goal
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Richards is not made for this system
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SEE YA Suck asses
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Holy shhhhh
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Hahahaha
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A factory of sadness
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You’ve got to be freaking kidding me. This team is pathetic.
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OVER
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wow…
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Feel free to stop one hey Quick
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Gutless.
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I mean this is a joke.
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Goodbye playoffs. This team has no stones.
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You just know that was going to happen… that was for the tying goal and now it applies for teh Wings go ahead goal. friggin pathetic.
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Un-be-liev-ab-le.
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Mike Richards has checked out.
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:14 pm
@puck73, The paint smell finally got to him.
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Richards has been an irritating rash that’s quickly becoming a disease and soon to metastasize into a cancer.
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Our best defenseman on the ice and cant win a battle? Horrible
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nightmare
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Scuds and Doughty on the ice for all 4 goals against.
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So again, what do we do when we don’t make the playoffs?
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Gail Weber Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
@Kings11, Go to the beach and also save lots of money
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Kings11 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:59 pm
@Gail Weber,
This is so frustrating!!! UGH!!!! I thought they had it this year. But again, we are disappointed in the end. Used to it since the 1993 Cup Finals. But I will be a fan till the end.
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Gail Weber Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:14 pm
@Kings11, Hi Kings 11, same here very frustrating here too, been a Kings fan since 1989, and always disappointing, thought we had it last year and was let down, and so this year did not get that way, so I would not get that hurt ever again. I even renew now to full season now so for sure I will be a King fan to the end, but will the pain ever end? Would like to see a cup in LA before I die, for sure, thanks, and Go Kings Go, next game now? Maybe?
That might be the season
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Eff this! Lol.. seriously?
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Thanks Drew steelar game again. We traded the weong guy
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Richards play = last 2 loses. Pathitic.
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That’s your 7M dollar man for you. Such a great player
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How did we go from winning to pulling quick in 3 mins
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CB14 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
@Kab, Mike Richards and Drew Doughty happened.
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TiredOfIt Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:58 pm
@Kab, Richards
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LOL!!!
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f’g Doughty….why is he behind the guy??
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well we save money now no play offs
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Kompon … making sue it’s over.
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This is the Detroit B team BTW
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Ok the hate will be flowing tonight. Not interested in reading it. Good night all. We need a miracle.
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good teams find ways to win games (DETROIT); bad teams find ways to lose games (KINGS). ‘Nuff said. We have no compete.
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MassKings Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:59 pm
@ChiTownKingsFan, Well said. This team/organization hasn’t been good for a while.
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mash-ola Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:12 pm
@ChiTownKingsFan, The Redwings are notorious for snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. It’s like they wait till the last possible minute to stick it to the opposition with a late/early goal. I’ve seen this for many years now. Against the Kings, against the whole league. It’s just that never-give-up attitude/confidence. They never panic and no deficit is ever too big for that team…
Oh well, my soul was prepared. The Hockey Gods just found the cruelest way to deliver the blow…
LOL just too funny. Beyond absurd for the Kings…
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Bye Bye Babies…….you guys are horrible
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omg, MR, omg…
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DS, it’s time to pack your bags and don’t forget…, take MR with you!!!
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RE BOOT THE ENTIRE ORGANIZATION!!!!!
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Richards and Doughty = Fail
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Why would any player listen to kp……what has he done?
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“Darren Helm outmuscled Drew Doughty at the front of the Kings’ net and knocked in the puck.”
Hmmm.
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CB14 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:58 pm
@number 6, In fairness to Drew, Helm is 6-5 245. Ohh, what’s that? Nevermind.
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Kings x Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:07 pm
@CB14, 5’11″ 192. Oh wait.
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Kenny44 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
@number 6, I hear that happens to Lidstrom all the time in practice
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:24 pm
@Kenny44, When NL retires DD will be IT.
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Bye Bye Lombardi!
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puck73 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 6:58 pm
@johnjuan, Leiweike is steamed.
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TiredOfIt Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
@puck73, No he’s not…people keep on buying season seats to this crap..he’s happier than a pig in……..He’s making a fortune. He don’t give a eff
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:31 pm
@TiredOfIt, He’s entitled to it. He’s a ‘job creator’….
hmmm, is THAT what ‘entitlement’ means … hmmm..
Canadian King Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:00 pm
@johnjuan, Ya and take all the coaches (except Ranford) with you please!
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Even foxy has it wrong….they were strong on def before, when they didnt score….its been 7-8 games that we have been soft….this D is not the same.
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When Doughty is 25 we might be really good.
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:33 pm
@JackKent Cooke, 85…
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The schedule doesn’t get any easier
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Let’s see if Stoll can earn his pay
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Time out and it’s Babcock vs. Kompon.
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Smart time out by the Red Wings … let Coupon design the play.
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All you 20 somethings can get used to this. Its been going on for 20 years before you were born
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Kab Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:01 pm
@Kissmyblarneystones, haha oh god. Cant wait till I’m 40
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Kissmyblarneystones Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:04 pm
@Kab,
Or 50 even.
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Coaching staff need shooting – Richards has been awful tonight and they keep putting him on the ice – tragic
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Gosh…Drew isn’t the D man DL hoped….oh well….don’t worry….be happy
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soureen Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
@TiredOfIt, we are paying 7 mil a year for a soft D man. haha and we trade away a guy that poured his heart and soul in the team. Way to go DEAN. You’re brilliant. NOT!!!!
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time to fight!
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6 on 4 and Sutter rewards Richards with a shift…. What a joke
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Kings a step behind. As usual.
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LMFAO! Macdonald outplayed quick. What is wrong with Quickie as of late?
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Kings11 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:02 pm
@ChiTownKingsFan,
Quick has been overworked. Plain and simple. It has happened the last two seasons and is happening again.
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
@Kings11, Yea all 4 of those goals was Quick’s fault. Give me a break!!!!!
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Canadian King Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:03 pm
@ChiTownKingsFan, Well its no surprise quick does this EVERY year at this time, he gets worn out.
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Roger Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
@Canadian King, Thats not his fault they should play Bernier
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Gary Livingston Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:07 pm
@ChiTownKingsFan,
The team let Quick down. They were all essentially back door plays.
MacDonald got crazy help from the Kings on his saves. And, a bit of luck (the save off his shaft on Richards at the end).
Why blame Quick for this loss? It’s the rest of the guys on the team!
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JD Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 8:15 pm
@Gary Livingston, I get so mad, nobody will ever cut quick any slack….
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Good night FANS….
Wan’t stick around for
the negativism..
“Have fun storming the castle”
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SPOTON Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:01 pm
@SLIM, Please let us know anything positive you saw, forever optimist
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:11 pm
@SLIM, NIght pal, nice try on the haikus again.
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Mars Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:28 pm
@SLIM, Just checking in getting home from work, man it is at an all time low here. I am gonna back away from the site until everyone cools down, thanks for the advice Slim. See ya Sunday.
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:37 pm
@Mars, Come here, I want a piece of ya!!!
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why is Richards out there??!!!
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Beast88 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
@crashin’ da net, Can’t believe he was out there with the extra attacker after this performance…
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Why is Richards on the ice here?
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Munchrat Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:02 pm
@MassKings, because he sucks
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Kingstane9 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:19 pm
@MassKings, right now, the MR-WS,BS-trade seems like a big joke. You can do the math for youself, JS
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It’s so obvious how much of a better team the Red Wings are. Just make a real trade in the offseason and move whoever.
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they have to learn how to play with desperation…
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Just an afterthought, watching Center Ice and the Detroit announcers are so boring. Almost putting me asleep.
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mash-ola Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:16 pm
@Kings11, Their play-by-play guy Ken Daniels(?) is fine, but Mickey Redmond is a notorious homer, even Wings fans will admit that. And Larry Murphy is kind of informative, but boring. Oh well, the b’cast as nothing to do with the game on the ice. It’s still a loss any way you slice it, eh?
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KingsFanintheD Reply:
March 10th, 2012 at 4:55 am
@mash-ola, daniels is great play-by-play and is always good about giving information on the opposing team. Yes redmond is a homer, but the guy gives great insight – better than any I’ve seen
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Please get an interview with MR. Wanna hear his excuse.
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
@SpencerMaze, “Fangirls are outside my condo screaming my name 24/7 since NHL36!”
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Season Over!!
Mike Richards… Horrible Game
With the exception of the 1st Period, the Kings Team play was marginal.
Where’s the defense.
I wouldn’t blame for NOT wanting to stay with the organization.
Simply put – NO TEAM SUPPORT.
Absolutely Pathetic… Go Queens!
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This team deserves to be playing golf. Too bad the race to playoffs won’t be something we as kings fans can enjoy
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This sucks, that’s all. Goodnight everybody.
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Nighty night jerk Kings
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so freaking pissed right now SOOOOO ANGRY
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:07 pm
@Lake Forest, Gym time..
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Lake Forest Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:22 pm
@Duncanz, good call and i still might.
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Razor blade please.
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:48 pm
@JackKent Cooke, Here you go, Mr Montana.
Careful with that little M-16, there ….
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Thanks Kings for a spirited effort . . . not.
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why couldnt richards just snap a wrister…took too long
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Allergic to success
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You da man rich! Reply:
March 10th, 2012 at 2:54 am
@Kenny44,I’ve Been saying that for a while now. This franchise needs some alegra or whatever that stupid allergy medication is. I would love to see someone like Ian lapperriere or Derek Armstrong preferably both brought in to coach next year. It’s worth a shot right? it can’t be any worse than this right? The players want a young coach with a big enough coin purse to let them just play their game right? I can’t think of 2 better guys than I.L. And D.A. ARE U LISTENING UNCLE PHIL and UNCLE TIM?
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hate to say it…………. but i think it time to gut this fish……..
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I’m not watching any more games. Useless.
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This is UNREAL!!!
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Great game, Kings. Let’s see, we can’t beat the lousy teams like Columbus and we can’t beat the good teams like Detroit. That doesn’t leave much now, does it? Another crappy season coming to a close. I wonder what Lombardi’s excuse for this train wreck of a season is going to be??? So sick of the same garbage year after year.
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Demoralizing Jim? Disgusting is the word
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Last two goals Richards was all over the place read asleep
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on the bright side we know for sure we are going to have a new GM and a Coach next season. haha I like that.
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KingVern Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
@soureen, FACT
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Duckbasher Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:12 pm
@soureen,
Problem with that is we will still have players who are way overpaid on our books for too many years. Lombardi’s long-term contracts he’s signed or traded for are going to haunt this team for the next 10 years. He should have gotten whatever he could have before the trade deadline for overpaid Doughty just to get rid of his contract. Quick like usual lately is beaten high. He’s looking more and more like Jason Labarbara (swimming on his belly).
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Can’tt wait for the season to end and be done with this team.
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Sorry folks no postseason for us…super disappointed right now
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Hahaha! Where did our shut down defense go? Gone with JJ? They become CAN’T GET IT DOWN DEFENSE! So much for the improved defense … sheesh …
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Richards was garbage tonight. Garbage.
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Kingstane9 Reply:
March 10th, 2012 at 1:34 am
@Beast88, as one of us said at the start of the season, he’s the only true superstar on this team…not
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This team does not know how to win. One thing or another. Mike Richards on ice last two goals. Pathetic. And JQ is breaking down at end of season again. Save pct tonite 70%.
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Shuchuk Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:04 pm
@Bruin18, 3 years in a row.
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Richards and Doughty were horrible!
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What a joke. The Redwings at 70% are way more skilled than a healthy LA team. I just watched Detroit score 4 goals that showcased skill, smarts, awareness and creativity, something I don’t think I’ve seen the Kings do 4 times all season. No joke. LA is still an also ran.
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mash-ola Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:18 pm
@Shuchuk, You actually sound surprised. Who doesn’t know that? Apparently, not the Kings!
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Oh Cool Quick managed 11 saves.
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mash-ola Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:20 pm
@KingVern, I thought most of the Detoilet goals were the result of blown coverage by the defensemen more than Quick. But yeah, it’s a team game and ultimately the goalie is the last line of defense.
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Kingstane9 Reply:
March 10th, 2012 at 1:36 am
@KingVern, yes pretty awful to say the least.
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worthless… plan and simple
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YIKES!!!
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All 4 Red Wing goals strait down the gut. That hurts. Love seeing possession teams play between the dots. Hate seeing the Kings play them.
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At least they’ll have their first-round pick when they don’t make the playoffs, right? OH wait, IF DL is still the GM, we’ll draft another defenseman. OK I feel better now!
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TiredOfIt Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:06 pm
@MassKings, We already traded our pick away….don’t worry…be happy
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MassKings Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
@TiredOfIt, I thought it was conditional..if no playoffs, it’s for 2013. I may be wrong.
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TiredOfIt Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:32 pm
@MassKings, You may be right…I’m just used to us trading it away every year
well it was a great game to watch, outcome not as good, so now, at 4am i can go to sleep with wishfull dreaming that it could have gone the other way tonight.. hopefully this isn’t a start of a losing streak, because point and playoff chances are slipping away.. good night to you all from ljubljana, slovenia. GKG!!
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Bonvivant Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:06 pm
@gako, You’re a real trooper. It was win win for you Gako. One Slovenian had to win.
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 8:10 pm
@gako, Slovenia rules.
Good on ya for representing.
Peace for The Balkans.
Say hi to your compatriots; @boter & @LF13.
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So frustrating, so painful – year after lousy year. What in the world is our problem? Now we can’t keep the puck out of our end.
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A UN ACHIEVING BUNCH,
very disappointing, i thought this team was good but they’re below average and Quick .733 wow.
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What just happened – time to get drunk
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Can’t even beat a team missing their best players. Quick looks slow, maybe he’s tired, either way, better hope this team gets it together or no playoffs
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Anyone else loving that Mike Richards trade right now? THAT is probably the worst trade in Kings history. 25 or so games without a goal. Schenn and Simmonds have about 20 since Richards last scored. I am so over DL and his BUL$@#$@#$ Philly connection. 16 shots on goal and 4 against? WTH is that? I am SO OVER THIS TEAM!
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TiredOfIt Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:09 pm
@gralx, Careful! You’ll piss of all of the Happy trade people
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TiredOfIt Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:10 pm
@TiredOfIt, off
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That is why the Detroit Redwings are, and have been, the best team in hockey for two decades. They find ways to win. Sad but true.
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TiredOfIt Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:09 pm
@Bonvivant, They also have a scout team that is second to none…we don’t and never have
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mash-ola Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:22 pm
@Bonvivant, They’re the oldschool LA Lakers of the ice. Solid organization with a definitive philosophy that translates perfectly for their players. A perennial Cup contender for the past 25 years.
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soureen Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:56 pm
@Bonvivant, where are the real kings we got to know last two years. This is not the same team that we knew back then.
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Richards cost us the game! Where the hell is the superstar that we were supposed to get? He must be on the Philly island
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TiredOfIt Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
@rabidhockeyfan, In the bar
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mash-ola Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:24 pm
@rabidhockeyfan, Let’s hire a hit man and have them all ‘taken for a ride’ in the Chicago River or something if that will make everyone feel better.
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Who will the Kings play in the 1st round of the playoffs?
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mash-ola Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:06 pm
@OldKingsFan, Par 1 at the Golf N’ Stuff miniature golf resort.
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 8:17 pm
@mash-ola, They could turn it into a promo op, like Penncakes did at IHop.
~ Little known fact, he already had a reservation!
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You da man rich! Reply:
March 10th, 2012 at 3:01 am
@Duncanz, They have a table on hold for him at all times. IHOP company policy.
MmmmYummy Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:07 pm
@OldKingsFan, No one – they ain’t playing no playoffs – duh.
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TiredOfIt Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:07 pm
@OldKingsFan, Themselves on EA sports NHL2012
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funking Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:20 pm
@OldKingsFan,
probably Pebble Beach.
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YoBro Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:20 pm
@OldKingsFan, I’m thinking St Louis now.
Go Kings
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OldKingsFan Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:28 pm
@YoBro, They are playing with themselves rigth now. And I heard Richards likes playing with Carter. What an interesting group to watch.
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Wow… What a heartbeaker… The Hockey Gods have just been cruel to the Kings this season.
Still time to do something, but I think the Fat Lady has entered the building…
Now it’s on to Chicago, and let’s see what you boys are made of. Suck it up and just do it, or else!
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Not only is Richards not scoring but now he’s helping the OTHER team to score!!
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Man the boo birds are back.. Has anybody crunched the numbers on how many losses we must have in order to be out? Magic number maybe?
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Itchy Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:14 pm
@tacomakingsfan, Yeah, looking at the standings and the schedule, I think either the Kings or the Sharks will make playoffs, but not both. Kings need to stay competitive, but those 3 games, I believe, are going to decide if we go to playoffs. Keep it close and win 2 of those 3 in regulation, I think we’re in.
That being said, this is the only year I can remember not going to a hockey game.
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:20 pm
@Itchy,
Thanks that’s pretty close to our demise. Hope we can make it but if we do I bet DL and DS are back next season. Lose out on getting to the playoffs and they may be gone… Ahhh which one to pick?
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Itchy Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:30 pm
@tacomakingsfan, I just shook up my Magic 8 Ball… said we sneak into #8 spot and go out in OT of game 7… LA news papers call it a season of improvement for the Kings.
Haha
Unbelieveable rookie mistake by a veteran player. Dustin Penner was available for the outlet pass at the blue line, but Richards decides to give it to guy who’s covered.
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COUS Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:10 pm
@KingMe20, …because Penner sucks!
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Richards should be run out of town after this performance tonight. Maybe all you Richards lovers can stop defending the guy because he sucks. I’d rather have JUST Schenn back instead of Richards, let alone Schenn, Simmonds and the picks. ABSOLUTELY PATHETIC. I am so disgusted right now I don’t want to ever watch another Kings game again unless they get rid of Richards and get a young coach. YOU SUCK RICHARDS!!!!!!!!!
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Spidey35 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:10 pm
@KingsFletch, Seems Richards hasn’t been the same since the concussion
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KingsFletch Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:15 pm
@Spidey35, Richards hasn’t been the same since he seemed to get comfortable and feel secure with his position/organization. Never been held accountable because he’s the “new guy”. And Brown was on the trade block instead of Richards? lol what a joke. I’m so sick of this, i just hope he doesn’t bring Carter down with him. Blame it on the concussion blame it on whatever you want… the guy just isn’t really that talented and/or smart. I thought we were getting a guy that could at least finish in the slot once out of twice on easy open shots. Or maybe a guy that wouldn’t make rookie mistakes like passing deeper back into our own zone instead or chipping it up the boards, WHEN WE’RE LEADING BY A GOAL LATE! PATHETIC.
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TiredOfIt Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:11 pm
@KingsFletch, Love ur post…but be careful, you will now solicit the trade lovers wrath
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KingsFletch Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:19 pm
@TiredOfIt, if only i could solicit DL or whoever the new GM is (even tho AEG is way too cheap to pay DL and get a new one) to consider trading the guy
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KingsFletch Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:21 pm
@KingsFletch, Misread your post totally lol. But I honestly would like to know who is left out of that group of trade lovers? They can come forward at any time. And yeah i misread your post, but still stand by another offseason trade involving Richards.
mash-ola Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:27 pm
@KingsFletch, Kill him! Murder the bum! Or maybe we should wish something terrible to happen to him or his family… That’s the ticke.
There.. does that make everything better now???
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Duncanz Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 8:26 pm
@mash-ola, Careful. Kooks don’t comprehend irony..
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PATHETIC I will say no more
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Look on the bright side.. How I Met Your Mother is on now instead of crappy Kings Post-game coverage.
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Screw this team, I hope we don’t make the playoffs so there are changes made from top to bottom. First hing is to get rid of Lombardi before he does anything more stupid to this team. Quick is back to his usual self again and is human.
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TiredOfIt Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:12 pm
@Marbles, Don’t worry…they won’t
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Time to start drinking!!!!!!
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kab Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:09 pm
@Spidey35, amen
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TiredOfIt Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:13 pm
@Spidey35, Invite Richards…he aint doin nothin anyway
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Worst game of the year! DD and MR need to sit in the press box. Sutter is worthless. This teams plays not to lose. They never play to win. The year is has been a complete waste. I hope this is DL’s last as I can’t take another year of watching uninspired hockey!
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MmmmYummy Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:11 pm
@RenoRick, This >>>”This teams plays not to lose.” <<<<
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I’ve been a diehard fan since 1970. I’ve invested so much time and money in this team. Heck, I even worked for them for three seasons. Where is my reward? Except for the Miracle on Manchester, I can barely think of more then a handful of brilliant memories.
It doesn’t matter who is playing for the Kings, things never change. I’ve never been more convinced that this franchise is cursed and I expect to go to my grave never seeing them win them cup.
My frustration level with this team has never been higher. So please Mr. Lie-weekly, Fire DL, fire DS, fire the assistant coaches, especially JK. And while you’re at it, fire yourself!
May cooler heads prevail tomorrow, goodnight and good luck.
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TiredOfIt Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:14 pm
@Jack the Lad, There is nothing else to say to this post….Excellent
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mash-ola Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:29 pm
@Jack the Lad, Fan since the late 70′s and I’ve never, never seen a Kings team this disappointing. Can’t score, can’t hang on to a lead, no pride, no passion… just… not there.
Too bad, too cos they came into the season with such high expectations.
Oh well… it’s just a game, right?
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KingMe20 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 9:48 pm
@Jack the Lad,
I’ve been a fan since 81, and yeah, I’ve seen teams worse than this to be sure, but no team in my 31 years has been more frustrating than this one. There’s just no explanation for this season, and I almost want them to not make the playoffs so they can just end it and get it out of their heads. The mistakes with this team are all mental. Never seen anything like it.
A lot of guys with a lot to prove next season.
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If Kings can’t beat a hobbled Detroit playing with one arm and one skate tied behind their back – this is just pathetic. There is no hope.
Send MR to retirement along with DL.
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mash-ola Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:30 pm
@MmmmYummy, They blew it, for sure, and they won’t get a better chance to beat a hobbled Redwing team. But Detroit hobbled is still better than 70% of all of the NHL teams at 100% healthy… It is what it is.
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Kings suck. Thanks to Richards Kings will be golfing soon. I guess Philly knew something about Richards for them to get rid of him. And Kings have Richards signed for how many more years? What a joke!!!!
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Post game quotes:
Can Loki get to Chicago by Sunday?
We had our chances at the end and couldn’t bury them
It’s a tough league
We have to put this one behind us and get ready to play the next one
We’ve got to get things straightened our defensively
I’d be lying if I said we won’t be watching the scoreboard
There’s a reason Detroit has the record it does at home
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jbyoungman Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:14 pm
@JackKent Cooke, Dude, Detroit has half their team missing. It may be a tough league, but the King sure are not tough. They are a gutless, heartless, prideless, bunch of losers and underachievers! This team wont even make the playoffs, just give up on them now and save yourself future pain
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JackKent Cooke Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
@jbyoungman, Easy. It’s satire…
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jbyoungman Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:24 pm
@JackKent Cooke, I dispise this friggen worthless organization!
Roger Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:44 pm
@JackKent Cooke, You forgot we just need confidence
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I am offically done with this lame ass organization! After years and years of supporting this worthless Kings organization I give up. Why throw money away on a crappy product! This team has no heart, they are all quit! Everyone should boycott this lame as excuse for a team, they will never win a cup!
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DoscactiKid Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:31 pm
@jbyoungman, There is not one line out there you look forward to see come out on the ice. I can not believe the kings players allow the other team to adjust over and over and over again. The Kings continue to skate away from the goal… It is so irritating to watch. peel towards the damn goal while the goalie is re-positioning himself… but no they look to the frickin point or swing the puck around the boards allowing the other team to eat lunch, take a nap then wake to a play out of the zone.
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Doughty 7mm divided by a -3. They beat him like a cheap drum. I wonder if he ever found this atheltic supporter?
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King-C Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 10:10 pm
@OldKingsFan, Athletic supporter? Dude needs to wear a man pad!
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Kings radio commercial: “Have you given Mike Richards a standing ovation for an unbelieveable goal?”
Detroit fans: “Yes, we just did.”
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dahack11 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
@KingMe20, FYI…..Richards was minus 1 for the game. Scuderi was -4. & our 7 million dollar FAT dramaqueen defenseman was -3.
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soureen Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 8:20 pm
@dahack11,
Quick—– vienza trophy contender
Doughty—- norris throphy nomenee
BRAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA norris thrphy what a joke are both.
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Sitting Nolan was a big mistake! He would have scored after King .. We would at least been in overtime .. Richards sucks
If the lost didn’t hurt so much I would say it was a pretty entertaining game ..
Richards sucks
Way to go Carter ! Way to go King 3 goals 4 assist who a guy who a lot of ppl say “sucks” good thing none of you are coaching in the NHL …
Richards sucks
Quick had an alright game when we needed him to stand on his head.
Richards sucks.
2nd line King Carter Nolan ..
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gralx Reply:
March 10th, 2012 at 6:05 am
@hockeynerd, Stand on his head? Uh, Detroit didnt’ even have 20 shots on goal. An average of 6 per period. 1 shot in a little more than every 3 minutes. 1 SHOT EVERY 3 MINUTES and he gives up 4. People are blaming the defense. Wrong. The defense gave up 1 shot every 3 minutes. That is stellar hockey. Richards and Quick are to blame for this debacle!
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You guys all get pissed at the players, its not their fault they play in this crappy system, any coach in the world would die to have 7 30 goal experts on their team, this kings team just handicaps everyone, same as jj just said yesterday, its not Richards fault, he was taught that by Mrkompon. If I was the new gm coming in I would keep everyone, because these players are great, our system is embarrassing, find the right coach and everything will be good, dl screwed up by bringing in ds when he had the chance to grab a better coach. Seasons over folks, and next year will be over before it starts if these same coaches and system are still here come September.
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Jeff Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:18 pm
@randy, I’m so tired of hearing about how bad the “system” is. How about the fact that the players can’t put the puck in the net and, during the last few games, can seem to play defense??? That’s not the “system’s” fault. That’s the fault of stupid, lazy, uncaring, players not giving a damn and not having any heart.
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MmmmYummy Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:22 pm
@Jeff, JJ didnt’ score on Kings last night for no reason – it’s the “system” yo. It is uninspiring and the players hate it and then they underachieve. ALL the players are underachieving for a reason – the uninspired, outdated coaching. Why do the players look so uninspired? They all ain’t that pathetic.
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randy Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:27 pm
@Jeff, nope that’s the system, do you honestly believe that every player on this team just can’t score anymore, when you have players that were on our team like smyth, simmonds, schenn, moulson, purcell, etc scoring goals at will with the teams their playing with now, if those players were still with the kings we would be saying they suck too, just like we used too, so the system sucks not the players
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gralx Reply:
March 10th, 2012 at 6:09 am
@randy, I am over Kompon as much as the next guy. But Kompon did not miss an open net twice last night. Heck, I think Kompon might have actually scored an NHL goal since Richards has put one in the net. If any of you think that this seasons mess was not caused by the Penner and Richards trades you are sadly mistaken. If those are the “right fit” guys, it may be time to find a team to follow that is a right fit. I have been loyal and faithful to this team for 30 years and don’t know how much more of this I can take. I am beyond disgusted!
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This team has no heart!
DS said that you need your best players to play to be the best in big moments.
Richards and DD blew it big time.
We got beat by Detroit “B” team and their best “B” players stepped up and ours didn’t.
What a terrible loss.
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soureen Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
@ta, I feel like barrying my head in the sand.
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DS is a joke .DL is a joke.DD is a joke.Richard and others are jokes.I am piste off.After 25 years of KING fan i am quitting.Good luck to all Quinss fans and QUINS organization.Enough is enough.
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MmmmYummy Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:19 pm
@sam. t., Like the kind of really bad joke that’s not funny – even in the not HAHA way.
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Lake Forest Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:24 pm
@sam. t., please….let the door hit you on the way out.
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sam. t. Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 8:31 pm
@Lake Forest, I don,t see any door on the way out…..
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Deke'r Reply:
March 10th, 2012 at 11:48 am
@sam. t., ….see ya….really gonna miss your obviuosly intelligent posts…..teeheehee
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Good chance that these guys will get their heads handed to them on Sunday afternoon in Chicago. It’s loud in there and Chicago is probably looking for some payback from the last game. I guess one win in four road games isn’t so bad (for the Kings). What a joke of a franchise. We’ve waited six years for THIS?????
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Were the lines messed with again tonite?
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soureen Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 8:28 pm
@Jack, I got an idea why don’t they let quick play center and put penner in goal and play richards with doughty for defence maybe that will work.
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They played last night, I will give them that. This team can’t play a full 60 when playing back to back. I liked it better when we had handzues and simmonds, they atleast played a full 60. The kings are better when they have no names and kopitar, than when you have a star studded package that is “Richards and carter”. Strap some skates on the concust gagne.
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Doughty is a joke!!!!!!!!!!!Always out of position….overrated!!!!!!!!!!!
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jbyoungman Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:20 pm
@Chap, This whole team sucks. Even better, the organization is a joke, they are the laughing stock of the NHL! The Detroit Lions of hockey, oh I take that back Detroit is actually improving.
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DoscactiKid Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
@Chap, Bothered me to see him head down shaking his head while on the ice lining up for the faceoff.
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I just tore up my season ticket renewal package…I feel so much better…the debate in my mind is over…NO RENEWAL….
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DoscactiKid Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:51 pm
@TiredOfIt, To much noise polution inbetween play. With that feminine weird guy playing games with the fans and the loud ass organ and other crud… you can’t even express anything to your friend sitting next to you. It’s to damn noisy there. You can’t even harass the goalie anymore..
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Good game by the Kings all the way up to the end. Unlike the Wings, the Kings have NO Killer Instinct! We have not had a cold blooded killer since Deadmarsh did the Wings in back in ’01 playoffs. Our guys need to put dudes through the boards when the game is tight. COLD BLODDED KILLERS WANTED!!! (and needed, or kiss ’12 playoffs goodbye.)
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This will be the game the that finished the kings for the year. Better that than an eight place finish and first round exit. At least changes will be made after missing the playoffs.
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Out of curiosity, I just checked out this game. As of now, almost 700 comments. I thought that by now, there would be just a few comments by a few individuals who didn’t quite get it yet. Gluttons for punishment.
Anyway, it would be fitting to put a picture of Dean Lombardi in the Staples Center urinals. Something to aim for and express an opinion.
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Screw this team. What a complete an utter joke. For a team that is on the outside looking in they sure dont look like they give a damn. Good thing they raised ticket prices for a subpar team. I think this game will just about seal the deal for Lombardi and Sutter to pack their bags and head out of town.
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Time for a new start: I would like to keep Kopi, Quick, Mitchel, Vojnov, King, Brown, Bernier, Lewis, Nolan, and maybe Carter (in that order) from all the players on this team right now… Trade the rest please, alongside with DL, DS and JK…
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What else can the Kings do to show us what they’re made of?
I’m really worried about Mike Richards. Will he ever recover his game?
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MmmmYummy Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:27 pm
@Ron Reynolds, amputate him before his cancer spreads. I think folks [myself included] have been pretty fair with the MR slop. But tonight was the last straw – that dude’s bad news.
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Hey Rich….it sucks to be you dude
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soyokaze Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:48 pm
@TiredOfIt, lol. Half the posters here are on suicide watch now.
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soureen Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 8:52 pm
@soyokaze, lol
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Simmonds aggressive defense is missed…we would have body slammed anyone trying to get cute that close to the crease…the team really has a different feel now…its like, we cant slam, we cant skate fast, our passing is atrocious, the defense went to sleep since 2 weeks ago. what is left?
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Well at least I get to save money not having to buy playoff tickets.
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After tonight’s loss the Kings are really screwed. A playoff team which the Kings are not finds ways to protect a lead and not give it away in the laat minutes. Shame on Sutter for allowing the Kings players to thinl that they had won this game. Bad coaching and lack of spirit cost the Kings valuable 2 points. This Kings team will not make the playoffs! The last two games are a big indicator of this. The Wings simply got the win because they wanted the win more at the end than the Kings. Drew Dought was really crappy and Quick was average today.
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We will always be queens with Quick in goal. Fundamentaly clueless, the d was horrible tonight but against the Wings JV give me a break! 4 goals on 15 shots scrambling all game. JB woulda been in great position. This team failed with the division title and 3rd seed within reach. Trade Quick in offseason cause he def aint worth what he will be asking to stay. Bernier yet is unproven causeFINAL of lack of action but i dont have to hold my breath on fundamentals with him. Quick is a bum JB was a 1st round pick for a reason and its a game like this. JB is a steal for a under 2mil and dont hace to worry about nights like tonight or the last week or last two years of playoffs!
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dMan Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
@JohnnyLongie, don’t feed the troll!
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tory17 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:30 pm
@JohnnyLongie,
dude put the bong down, you have had enough
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JohnnyLongie Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:45 pm
@tory17, looks like Hrudey and Healy to me
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tory17 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:50 pm
@JohnnyLongie,
come on you said Quick is a bum really ? yeah he didn’t look good tonite or
lately but he has been our MVP all year
DLB Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 8:10 pm
@JohnnyLongie, This cannot in any way be pinned on Quick and everybody knows it
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Ryan Reply:
March 10th, 2012 at 3:23 am
@DLB,
I agree. Those 11 saves almost helped us win. Get real!!! When it comes down to it. Quick doesn’t have the jam.
So many other things are wrong with this team though… Like not allowing Sutter a full coaching clear out to bring in his own team. This team still stinks of Terry Murray. Anyone read Jack Johnson’s quotes recently?
Lombardi should have canned Murray 2 years ago..
Mike Richards difficulties here. Penner. Kopitar inconsistency… Conversely, Purcell and Moulson leave here and completely excel… Multiple 1st star nights and big game goals and moments.
DL dropped the ball again when he didn’t allow sutter a full coaching change and therefore a fundamental shift in this teams approach.
So frustrated with the executive and management of this team moreso than the players
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PP Anybody? Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 10:58 pm
@JohnnyLongie, Trevor Lewis was a 1st round pick. So what does that mean?
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Hmm. Kinda maybe looks like we shoulda kept Jack Johnson and shipped out Drew Doughty, huh??? Doughty doesn’t look like a $7+ million defenseman to me. He looks confused and a half step behind.
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TiredOfIt Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:26 pm
@Jeff, Finally….somebody with some hockey sense
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Puckstopper27 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:37 pm
@Jeff, All the guys that carry Drew’s jock around here will tell you that he’s getting $7 million now because he’s going to be the best defenseman in the league in 2016. I’m with you on this. Doughty flat out sucks and doesn’t seem to really care.
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DLB Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 8:11 pm
@Jeff, let us know how Jack Johnson did here compared to Doughty.
His only time on the top pairing led us to drafting #2 overall.
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Just got home, not gonna watch the DVR recording now, but I can say I am happy we are scoring, just by the numbers it looks like we are starting to get to where we should have been, I am thinking that we will be ready Sunday and win too. Even though they lost, I think this will start building more momentum now, it will get rolling. But they cannot afford many mistakes, they need to go on a rampage.
I am staying positive.
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Shotfromtheblueline Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:24 pm
@Mars, I agree
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:26 pm
@Mars,
Thank god you’re staying positive… Seems like everyone is fed up and is quitting on the team. Fine with me, less complainers! Lol. I hope they’re ready to beat down on some Blackhawks this Sunday too!!
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NB22 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:26 pm
@Mars, Me too. But I’m worried about Richards. He was awful (besides Doughty). Couldn’t score at the end of the game and was really bad in his own zone.
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Lake Forest Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:27 pm
@Mars, Nice job mars!!!!!!!!! GKG
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COUS Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:28 pm
@Mars, Kings only seem to play about 55 minutes of positive hockey. Man do those other 5 minutes piss me off.
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Adam Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 10:23 pm
@Mars, POSITIVITY! Sure is nice to mix some in with all this negativity. I completely agree. We are scoring, but it seems our defense is breaking down at critical points. Doughty got caught on the outside that last goal, a mistake he should never make. But I will always stay positive, I just know we can’t afford any losses so it hurts a bit.
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Didn’t see the game but the shots on goal tell the tale. Ouch!
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Kenny44 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:45 pm
@RYC, Wings got top quality chances. They didn’t just blindly throw the puck at the net hoping for bounces. Even their point shots are dangerous cuz they work the puck to the middle the down to the high slot before shooting.
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I am sitting here thinking how three weeks ago so many wanted Brown stripped of his “C” so it could be given to Richards.
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tory17 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:52 pm
@JD,
yup thats how it goes around here
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Apparently the Brown trade rumor surge has gone stale…
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wait…is the honeymoon over?
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thats the crux…they should have let DD walk at that price….I do not see him making a difference in either end to justify him…we won without him, thank you very much. That money would be well spent on offense…
BUT, without a quality coach, its all for nothing really….again, the coaches have like what 0.0001% control over this group of players. I see no work being done behind the bench..again, no rudder for this drifting group of players.
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outsider Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:29 pm
@Jack, I agree. DS is not and it will never be the answer for this team!
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…….and THAT class is how you play hockey….
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Take a good look boys that’s what an elite team looks like
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luc20rules Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:50 pm
@kindsir, Or half of one anyway remember they have about 8 substancial injuries including a HOF Dman in Lidstrom and HOF wing in Datzuk. This was deflating to say the least. I hope the Kings remember they are a D first team. Well everyone they’re scoring goals now isn’t it exciting (Sarcasm!). I really don’t think its the Kids (King or Nolan), Carter, or the loss of JJ. I really think the team is so fixated on scoring that they are allowing alot of prime scoring opportunities. Trying to create turnovers instead of playing solid positional defense.
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It wasn’t Murray. It’s not Sutter? IS it the system? Why is every King, with exception of Quick (until now anyway) having the worst year of their careers? There’s a sickness deep inside this team. it’s almost as if they don’t want to win.
Quick gave up 4 goals on 15 shots! He’s had a great year but he’s falling apart now. No point in making the playoffs with a goalie that suddenly (and previously in playoffs) can’t stop the puck.
How dispiriting when you go ahead & then you give up a goal each time. Like a kick in the gut
These are good players. If traded, they’ll do great on other teams. Happens over & over w/the Kings!
They don’t need to be changed. But they DO need a shrink!
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TiredOfIt Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:36 pm
@CamKingfan, Remember that shrink from “The Natural”? Losing…is a disease…ahh….but curable…
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Jack Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
@CamKingfan, they need a coaching staff that knows what they are doing…this team is running on auto-pilot…no line shuffling or benching players will fix this.
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luc20rules Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:57 pm
@Jack, DS shuffled the lines not to long ago, and also called up King & Nolan for young enery. He broke up the Brown-Kopi-Williams line for 1 game saying it got stale, and Brown has been hot since it has been put back together. You want TM back to shuffle lines every other game? IMHO call out the Centers as they were the key to the Kings D when it was working, but now they are trying to do to much in the O & D zone to be positionally sound.
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I have to say Jeff Carter can step up to the plate, nd deliver. Thanks Jeff and thanks to KOPI. Richards prove us all wrong PLEASE
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NB22 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:39 pm
@palmspringskingsfan, Jeff was good, Kopi so-so (I didn’t like the breakaway play). But Richards was awful. Hope he snaps out of it.
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Must be having a closed door meeting…..the stupid postgame comments are taking too long to materialize
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I want a coach who will come in with confidence and start teaching them how to win….Sutter seems to be too passive all of a sudden…these benchings and line changes are doing squat…the coaches work has to be done before the game.
For a bunch of people who make a lot of money, they spend a lot of time being outcoached. How can a guy turn around teams like St Louis? its the coach and his handling of the players…its not magic.
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YoBro Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
@Jack, Well,,,, a sort of magic. The type DS may not have. Or just may not have exhibited it yet. We’ll see…
Go Kings
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season is over. Hope DL is fired and we dump all this high paid waste of space, mostly stoll and penner. Please release fraser, hunter, clifford, richardson and just use some young manchester guys to fill the fourth line role, there is no way that they could produce any less than those guys anyways. Pray to god we trade DD cause he is the most over rated useless one of the bunch, I really dont understand why everyone is always on this guys jock. HUM, Kovi wasnt worth the money but they gave it to DD, this makes total sense. Once again another painful season of one step forward, two steps back. I guess after being a kings fan for almost 20 years I should be completely use to this nonsense by now. Last year was one of the best years as a fan I have had in a long time only to be followed by the most frustrating year I can ever remember. Go Kings Go
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JohnnyLongie Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:53 pm
@DannyBizzler, What was fun about last year? Get used to it buddy! Now we have no picks or minor league depth. More agony to come but i will never jump ship! GKG
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Wow, I thought that Quick was too good for this team, but in reality he only plays good enough to lose…
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DL traded away 5#1 picks, let alone the guys he let walk, and built us a loser. Used the Philly model getting their coaches and players. Last time I checked Philly the had one probably lucky stanley cup run and seems like the rest of the years Philly is a 10-15 team, tops. Stupid model for DL to emulate to begin with. I had my doubts from the beginning of this year but its still really disappointing.
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number 6 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:50 pm
@vicarious,
He traded away FIVE No. 1 picks? Let’s see. JJ, Teubert + No.1, that makes three. Then a future to CBJ and Schenn. Damn you’re right. He did!! CRIKEY!! I don’t like that at all.
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JMFJ is sitting somewhere right now laughing his ass off at the lowlights of the guy who the Kings gave all their loyalty to….Drew Doughty
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I wonder if all teams operate this way..i used to think that the GM does big picture, but the coaches did most of the decision about players and so on…If DL never stepped on the ice as a pro player, what business does he have directing a hockey club?
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:52 pm
@Jack,
That’s something I’ve been asking myself since DL arrived here. How can a person become a GM and not have ever played the game. I know in Basketball there have been a few coaches who have never been players but that concept is daunting.
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Jack Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:56 pm
@tacomakingsfan, I would be fine with it if they kept their mittens off the on ice hockey part…
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And now the Hawks have come back late with 2 quick goals on the Rangers and lead 3-2 late. Rangers can afford a lapse like that, but we have no margin for error anymore.
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Channel positive thoughts ….channnel positive thoughts……….
Deep breath…..exhale …..
Ahhh much better
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Good bye DL, All of us loyal kings fans waited 6yrs with you for this type of product.
This was a terrible loss and a HUGE disappointing year. Please fire DL and bring in a new GM and a new coach with a new system for this decade.
The Blues started the year off terrible in fact i think that they had one of the worst records in the NHL to start off the year. They brought in Hitchchoff and that team at the top of the NHL in points. See what the right voice and system can do for a team. Does anyone here think that the Blues have more talent then us????? I don’t. Time for a change at the top!!
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ta Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:57 pm
@ta, from this decade
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I said it after last night’s game.
This trip will define whether or not they make the playoffs and winning last night would give them tons of confidence. Played well enough to get a goal late, but can’t hold a lead and come away with ZERO points.
Where do you think the team’s confidence is now?!
Did you all see the sigh of relief on Quick’s face at the end of the Pred’s game Tuesday night?
Here’s a guy who’s clearly lost his confidence as well.
Winning and losing are habits and its no secret what habit they have.
Looking at the balance of the schedule, it is hard to find any winnable games.
Put a fork in them, they are done!
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Blub Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 8:07 pm
@KingsFanInAlberta,
Like I just said… They lack confidence… All of them!
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I leave for hockey and its 2-1 for us in the 2nd period. I come home and its 4-3 final. What the hell………
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 8:02 pm
@Harty,
Did you win your hockey game at least?
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Harty Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 8:23 pm
@tacomakingsfan, We did, down 4-3 after the 2nd period, go in for the flood and come and win 6-4…….
although I told the Midget Rep team I coach I predicted 7-4 coming back out for the 3rd. Told the refs the same and most of the paid attendance.
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I finally found the need to post here….. This game is the final straw! The bottom- line is that our entire team is mentally soft…. From the coaches to the fourth line players. We lack so much confidence it’s sickening…. Especially watching them give up a lead in a matter of minutes. Did any of you really think that they had a chance last night when they went down 3-1 to the worst team in the west? You can see it on their faces… Theyre just waiting for something bad to happen. This isn’t coaching… This is proven professionals not stepping up and being leaders. Something has to change in the locker room this year or next to get that swagger. Until then, we will always be fighting fir that final playoff spot instead of being one of the elite teams in the NHL.
Wins at Chicago and at home versus Detroit are a must or we are done. At least we can root fir the Kings-east- flyers in the playoffs
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SpencerMaze Reply:
March 10th, 2012 at 9:19 am
@Blub, Good post man. Very well said. I truly believe that this team with their current players could and should be an elite team in the west. But you’re right, they are lacking in swagger and confidence for whatever reason.
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I made the call last night. Kings are simply unable to finish. And oh, by the way, THAT is how you come for behind to win a game Kings!
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Let’s be honest. How many of us *DIDN’T* think that DL had put together a team that could make a legitimate run at the cup prior to the beginning of the season? We thought we had an awesome team, didn’t we? So, I’m not so sure whatever it is that’s ailing this team can be attributed to the GM. There seems to be a mindset problem. At times, we see glimpses of the team we thought we’d be cheering all season long. But they appear incapable of sustaining that hunger…that sense of total commitment…that mental harmony on the ice that’s required to win consistently at this level. It’s just not there.
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Calgary is going to win over Winnipeg……..oh my god……what the hell……….now what……..
Don’t worry folks our Kings will make the playoffs……..its just going to be a struggle……
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thrustable Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 8:44 pm
@Harty, dream on…
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Deke'r Reply:
March 10th, 2012 at 11:57 am
@Harty, …don’t know why it’s considered a milestone by making the playoffs when a first round exit is very apparent……..2 seasons away for a serious run……..
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You know what I think Mike Richards need Carter and Kopitar on his line. He has to get a jump start…..then play the rest as they are going?
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I can see now somewhere JJ and Terry Murry are having a beer and watching the trainwreck and laughing.
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johnjuan Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 8:36 pm
@soureen, Terry Murray is why we are a wreck and why JJ is in Ohio jumping up into the play at will. Something he never would have done under Murray’s scared of your own shadow offense.
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Ryan Reply:
March 10th, 2012 at 3:32 am
@johnjuan, TM is continuing to harm this team. He improved our defense but he ruined our ability to win games.
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I will keep Only Brown, Kopi, Mitchell, williams, green, voynov, carter, king, Nolan, and maybe Clifford. The rest I will trade every single one of them for 1st and 2nd round picks so that in the feuture we can call ourselves a serious contender. I’ll also fire DL, DS, and Kampon. and bring a young coach knows what to do.
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If we had The Redwings coaches and lombardi had no say in hockey operations we would be 1st in our division and rolling into the playoffs. I don’t want to be to hard on Sutter because he has not been here very long and was stuck with a bad hand but, he does not seem to understand a 5 man involvement in the offense. Maybe he just has not had enough time to change it but JJ has taken to the offense in Columbus like a duck to water.
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im very sad, dissapointed, frustrated and bleeding internally. why why why do the KINGS must cause me so much pain? why why why
grrrrrrrrrrr im pissed
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tory17 Reply:
March 9th, 2012 at 9:06 pm
@gmo,
still pissed ? the games been over for more than 2 hours chill out
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screw this team, absolute horrible defense, Im done
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Same story different year.
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How on earth does Lombardi still have his job?
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Man why must it be so tough to be a Kings fan? Every year we seem to get our hearts broken. When is it going to be our turn to reach elite status??
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You have a good team, the pieces just don’t fit, reminds me of Sather when he was buying and bringing in everyone in site to the Rangers, tons of talent, no chemistry, playing for themselves and not for the team, now look at them he stopped the binge buying and their team is full of talent home grown. I should know they have owned us this year. On another note Simmonds is really a treat to watch the punishment he takes in front of the net to get those ugly goals for us was missing when we lost Knuble. Schenn too, he has the goods as well.
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SpencerMaze Reply:
March 10th, 2012 at 8:54 am
@Cyberflyer, Yea, I was really upset when DL got Ric of WS. The guy was such a grinder and a team guy. Now we get to watch Richards not only not score for us but now he’s helping their opponents score as well. I can accept a player in a major slump but last night Richy was responsible for their tying goal late in the third. So incredibly frustrating.
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