Cold-hearted as it might seem, the Kings’ victory over San Jose on Tuesday is now essentially worthless. It put a valuable two points in the bank for the Kings, but that’s about all. And the Kings aren’t alone. In the Western Conference playoff race, any team that spends a day admiring its past work will be in trouble. By the end of tonight, the Kings could either be in third place or ninth place (or seventh or eighth, for that matter). It’s a tough way to play. The Kings, for instance, got themselves “up’’ for a huge game against San Jose, and won, but then had to prepare for conference leader St. Louis. Then, after the final horn tonight, they’ll have fewer than 48 hours before the defending Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins come to town. Darryl Sutter said he attempts to stay on top of the Kings’ emotional intensity…
SUTTER: “You have to make sure that they try to (maintain it). That’s the key. It’s easy to say, `We’ve got to win.’ You can go in there and say, `We’ve got to win.’ But there are different ways of winning every time. There’s a lot of different ways, because teams are different and sometimes players play different against different teams. It’s how you use them and the adjustments you have to make. Just because you won your last game, it doesn’t mean that everybody was great. System-wise, there are so many ways to do it, and then you need the execution of it. It’s a tough way of doing it.’’
Of coming off the big win over the Sharks, Sutter said, “We didn’t even talk about it. We had a really good second period and took it to them, and we won the game. Richie [Mike Richards] scored a big shorthander and we scored a power-play goal in the third and we had a really good second period, and that’s why we won the game. We need to have a better start tonight than we did in the last game, and we’ll go from there.’’
Great 1-2 punch for to get the Kings into the playoff mindset. Also with STL playing in ANA last night it should make the game a touch easier.
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:55 pm
@Scott,
Can we get the Ducks to play teams we play in the playoffs first? (Call them, “Practice”…)
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Kingsfanone Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:20 pm
@BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy,
That is a fantastic idea!
Make it so, Number One!
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luc20rules Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:50 pm
@Kingsfanone, After all the talk about Martin Havlat expressing how he felt Kings Fans are #1. I am not sure how Bako should take that although I am sure you meant it in a Treky way.
luc20rules Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:01 pm
@Scott, Love the DS comment about the importance of match ups and the coaches knowledge of players verse specific opponents/players. As much as I respected the job TM did, I just didn’t like how he deflected so much responsibility on the players. There were times like the overloaded wing toward center in Dallas that cost us a point and gave Dallas 2 pts. He should have excepted blame there for not calling the timeout, but he claimed players didn’t do it right and a bad bounce. Wow it seems really huge now, but no crying over spilled milk lets win out and own the division.
Go Kings Go!
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Keep the same attitude and play your game.
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“But there are different ways of winning every time. There’s a lot of different ways, because teams are different and sometimes players play different against different teams. It’s how you use them and the adjustments you have to make.” – who would’ve thunk it??? you mean there’s no cookie-cutter gameplan for all 82 games??? adjustments??? what are those?
GKG
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Duncanz Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 2:25 pm
@Stuart, He’s a “different” cat, he is..
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Stuart Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 2:26 pm
@Duncanz, that was pretty neat!
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Duncanz Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:19 pm
@Stuart, Flat out, it was … right?
TheDryer5 Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:40 pm
@Stuart, I was thinking the exact same thing. If you want to put the main difference between TM’s approach and DS’s approach, there you have it.
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Very excited for tonight out here on the tundra. GO KINGS!
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Just Whack-A-Blues tonight. Make them leave Staples feeling blue.
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awell, dont the predators play like St Louis a bit? I think we can handle them..It seems that lately the players are at potential, so as long as they play that way, I have faith in them..I think if we keep this level of play, we can beat anyone…we have beaten very good teams even before the offense opened up…
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Additonally, the Kings have to also use that intensity in the right way, they have been fortunate with taking some bad penalties during this 5 game streak, we can’t rely on shorties all the time. Eventually these could hurt us , if we take too many emotional response penalties .
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Duncanz Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:21 pm
@Puckn-A, Good call.
Stollie take note!
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Hope that Ducks made same task yesterday over STL, as one day before Sharks game. Hope STL will come tired in Staples. Another game to watch in the middle of the night in Slovenia, but Kopi plays really good in last games.
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Puckn-A Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Kopi has been great! His is becoming a sniper with his top shelf shots at the top of the circles.
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Duncanz Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:23 pm
@slovenian fan, Thanks To you guys!
Keep the pipeline flowing!
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luc20rules Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:53 pm
@slovenian fan, Do all slovenians speak and write English this well. Kopi blew me away the in his first interview, but later I learned his mother was an English Teacher.
Go Kings Go!
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I like how the next games have a rest day in-between. It’s not until next weekend when they play in Edmonton on Friday night and then play in Minnesota the following night that consecutive-day games will be played, with about 3k miles of travel to boot!
With the team playing well, physical exhaution should not be an issue.
GkG!
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:45 pm
@FdoFmFull, Everything’s set up for a great (if not a little challenging, which is good) stretch run. About three games ago, it started looking like things were shaping up this way (yet, as well as they’ve been playing, the number 3-point games has been amazing, so hammer down.)
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I’m going to the game tonight & Saturday so looking for a seven game win streak.
GO KINGS GO!
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i like how the Kings have the last game of the season and its against the Sharks. its going to come down to that last game of the season to see where we end up. i hope this win streak stays alive till then!
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Adjustments? Against all my better judgement (and Terry Murray brainwashing) I like this coach. The key is adjusting. Proper scouting, and flexibility with defensive countermeasures. Figure out how the puck comes off the goalie, and where they leave the ice open for offense. Realize where “their” transition is in the neutral zone, and pressure them “there”.
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Kenny44 Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:49 pm
@Dominick, I know how you feel. It’s so liberating. I think this new approach has really helped Kopi re-emerge. People were wondering if his ankle still hurt. I think it did, but it was from that heavy chain to the boards that he wore for 29 games this year.
Mongo hockey is dead. Now we’re playing the game.
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PP Anybody? Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:01 pm
@Kenny44, So true. Funny how much pop is in everyone’s game now that they aren’t completely shackled. Now they can have some fun.
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King John Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:51 pm
@PP Anybody?, Yup, that’s what makes the Kings fun to watch again
and it’s producing more scoring 
SantaMariaKing Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:10 pm
@Dominick,
“They’re” ya have it…………..ha
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Anyone notice whenever a team losses there is always some corny headline like, “kings singing the blue.” Let’s not give the press a chance to use that gem, instead they can use the classice, “Blues get Crowned”.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:49 pm
@Perro, You know, you could feel a certain newfound…arrogance…in the Blues broadcast last night (before they lost.) I noticed, in particular, that they had several opportunities to “size up” the Kings on their broadcast, and they didn’t. Maybe they didn’t prep for it, or maybe they haven’t noticed how well the Kings are playing. I’m guessing their Hitchcock and staff haven’t failed to notice. It’ll be interesting to see if any arrogance shows up tonight.
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Kenny44 Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:59 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?,
I’m sure they will come to play with confidence, but if any arrogrance has crept in, it would more likely be in looking past the Ducks. Blues/Kings is a potential first-round matchup and I bet Hitchcock wants them to send a message to us that a 7 game series with the Blues will not be pleasant. As always, the best move is for the Kings to take the initiative tonight, and announce their presence with authority.
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number 6 Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:11 pm
@Kenny44,
Thats Author-i-tah to you.
Kingsfanone Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:26 pm
@number 6,
Nicely said, Cartman!
It’s a MUST that the kings score first
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Kenny44 Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:43 pm
@KopiSTAR, Ducks didn’t last night. Just sayin’
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:50 pm
@Kenny44, The Ducks are the Ducks. The Kings are a completely different team when they score first. Hopefully, though, they’ve scored enough goals in the last ten that they will have the confidence they should even if they don’t score first.
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2 points at a time. Tonight, we just need to dominate. We’ve been doing it for the most part the last 10 games or so, Rinse, Repeat, IMPROVE.
Expecting a hard and fast game tonight. We continue our quick neutral zone play with solid passing and pressured forechecks, we’ll end up on the good side of this one tonight and 2 MORE POINTS!
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Dominick Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:47 pm
@Cynic,
Agreed. St.Louis is very good at clogging the neutral zone with backside pressure. If the Kings can move the puck quickly through there, St.Louis won’t be able to keep up the backside pressure for the whole game, and will have to retreat into their zone more.
We can push them back with speed through the puck.
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IceGuy Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:19 pm
@Cynic,
Like Sutter sez: “Park & Ride”.
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Duncanz Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:30 pm
@IceGuy, You liked that one, didn’t you..
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Okay so this is my quick read on tonight’s game that matter and who i’ll be rooting for:
NSH/ PIT: Pens all the way
EDM/ TB: No one really cares but I suppose technically TB so that hopefully Montreal finishes with a worst record than the Oilers and takes away a low draft pick from a Western Conf team… (I know I’m reaching here)
CGY/ MIN: Go Wild Go
VAN/ DAL: Canucks
COL/ PHX: So this is kinda weird, but even though the Avs are ahead of us, I actually want Phoenix to lose more since they’re hot on our heels because I’d like to see some separation between 8th and 9th seeds. I suppose I could also be happy with a Phoenix win but that’s a distant second only if it’s done in regulation
STL/ LA: The boys in black
BOS/SJ: Guppy down
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loskingpride Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:45 pm
@Shakes, A COL and VAN win would put us into 3rd with a 1 point cushion over DAL and a 2 point + 1 game in hand over PHX. I like the sound of that.
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:49 pm
@loskingpride, What does Colorado winning have to do with the Kings getting 3rd? It doesn’t matter what they do, as long as Vancouver beats Dallas in regulation.
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Shakes Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:25 pm
@Jeff_R, well the Colorado win doesn’t affect the 3rd place, it affects Phoenix being further behind us, which loskingpride was referring to in the second part of his sentence
Jeff_R Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:45 pm
@Shakes, Montreal could win lottery knocking down Western Conference teams.
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Bradapiller Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:52 pm
@Shakes, Not to mention phoenix will be a contender for the division title. Would rather get them out of the picture and set our sites on just Dallas.
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:56 pm
@Bradapiller, As long as the Kings stay in the position they are in now it doesn’t matter what the teams below them do, as they have all the tiebreakers. Dallas is one we need to concentrate on as of now we don’t have the tiebreaker on them, but hopefully that will change by the end of next week.
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Shakes Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:27 pm
@Jeff_R,
I think people are just being cognizant of the fact that as much as we love our team, we’re probably not going to go 10-0 for the next 10, so teams below us falling away is helpful
Jeff_R Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:45 pm
@Shakes, We will not be going 10-0. I know that for a fact. Since we only have 9 games left
. Now 14-0 is a distinct possibility, as they are 5-0 already. Seriously though this team is playing its best hockey now and this is how we thought the Kings would be playing all year. All this talk about our next 3 opponents being tough to beat is just that talk. The Kings are just as good if not better then our next 3 opponents and with the team that we have now I think we can beat both. The Kings are pretty much dominating there opponents now and developed that killer instinct we hope they would have closing out games in the 3rd period.
Oh my stars and garters! I almost fell out of my chair reading this from a Kings coach. Adjusting your approach based on the opponent’s strengths and weaknesses – what a concept!
Gone is the tyranny of “there’s a right way to play” and “if it’s not working, you’re not doing it right”. Sweet blessed day! Long live the Kings!
Hey @luc20rules, I think DS has been reading that copy of Art of War you sent him!
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King John Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:54 pm
@Kenny44, a great concept!
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OK, since Penner has scored in two straight games, when he scores tonight will the ice be showered with hats?
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:47 pm
@Michael J., If Penner actually got a Hat trick everybody will be so shocked they will forget to throw there hats. Plus does anybody want to throw away a hat they spent money on, on Dustin Penner?
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Sebastian Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:58 pm
@Jeff_R, if he scores a hat trick ill throw my entire wardrobe on the ice
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IceGuy Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:21 pm
@Sebastian,
Can you pass along the policy to the Ice Girls please?
King John Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:55 pm
@Michael J., I think by hattrick he means 3 goals in 3 games (one in each)
Any hats for that?
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King John Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:56 pm
@King John, This reply meant for Jeff_R
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GO KINGS GO!!
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I’m trying to work but all I can think about is getting out of here to watch hockey. I’m even leaving early but the day is just dragging. I’ve spent more time on the Insider today than actually working.
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take some ass and kick some names!
errr….wait…
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370455VinSD Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:57 pm
@Newf, I have come here to chew ass and kick bubblegum, and I am all out of ass.
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Go Kings Go!
We can do this thing called Hockey in LA, for sure, we can win win and win.
Also cannot wait to be at Staples tonight to root for our boys, and men!
Hockey Rules, and so does the Kings!
Today’s my son 18th Birthday, and he will be wearing his lucky no 22 jersery from Ontario, so far five wins and counting jersey was at game, let’s make it lucky six which is also my lucky number too!
Thanks for all that you do for us Kings players, coach’s and the staff, Bob Jim, Nick, Daryl, Baily, and Kings girls and boys!
Go Kings Go!
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Lake Forest Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:10 pm
@Gail Web, congratulations on your boys 18th. My (oldest) daughter turned 4 yesterday, and with the help of puck she is going to have such a great time at the game!
can’t wait!
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Gail Web Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:16 pm
@Lake Forest, Thanks so much enjoy they grow up so fast for sure. I hope you guys have a wonderful time at the game tonight, and the store by the way just got a new edition of a Kings puck I just got one at the last game if you are interested in looking at shop tonight, again thanks again.
Go Kings Go!
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Sometimes this Blog site really amazes me. I’m here in Salt Lake reading this afternoon all of the great post. Even find myself getting some what upset that some of you guys are grammar cops. You may not say it but you know who you are. My grammar sucks bad, yet I still come on here and try to do my best. I know it must be hard for some of you to understand what some of us write. Not all of us had a good education and some of us have come from the school of hard knocks. I always allow ANYONE to say what they will. Who cares if the spelling is wrong or the sentence is not proper. All that matters is the love you have for the Kings. We have great fans who post on this site. @puck73 goes out of his way so fans who can’t see games can. @Happy Lappy is driving from Vegas to see a game. Me and Dom went to the San Jose ass whippin. This blog site is about family, never forget that. I’ve been posting on this site for nearly 4 years now, never am I afraid of what people might think of my grammar. I’m sure that there are many folks who don’t post do to the fact that they are a bit worried about their grammar. Please don’t be. We need ALL To be part of this family. As a sat and watched this last game I wondered why the folks who sit down along the glass don’t holler and yell like the folks in the upper seats. Down low there are a lot of rich people and quite frankly the rich are way to cool to holler and carry on. But that doesn’t mean they love the Kings ant less than the ravers do. They root in a way that is good for them. Look as long as your there and you have the Kings back then more power to you. These are big games coming up. EVERYONE needs to be on the boat. So how cares how you may write, cheer, and get to the games. Just get there and let the Kings take care of the rest. Go Kings and Long Live the Kingdom!!!
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:10 pm
@King Charles of Salt Lake, Well said!!!!
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370455VinSD Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:15 pm
@King Charles of Salt Lake, You mean we aren’t being graded on this? There goes my GPA. JK, I agree, there have been a few times I have been tempted to comment on grammar, spelling, etc. but I bit my tongue because that isn’t the point. There are enough people in this world waiting for a reason to slap somebody down, we don’t need to participate in that here. We have a common passion and all that matters is that we express it here, not how we express it. I live in San Diego and have only a precious few friends that are actually interested in Hockey and among them only one is a Kings fan. This blog gives me a living room full of friends to watch games with and I really appreciate it. Having said that, I still reserve the right to a little good natured ribbing now and then (than).
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neil Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:20 pm
@King Charles of Salt Lake, i will be on the glass tonight yelling! Btw wrt to grammar imo someone will complain about letters instead of words….lol
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Gail Web Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:20 pm
@King Charles of Salt Lake, Hi Charles, well I do not sit along the glass for sure, but do sit down there, in section 102, and I can tell you for sure, my lungs get a good work out as I am always screaming in my section, each time, and there are a lot of nice people there who do the same. So you are correct nothing matters much but having a great time and rooting for our Kings. I have been a fan since I moved here in LA in 1989, which tells you how long I have been screaming.
Since I am getting older now have to move closer down to see better for sure, ha ha, and then I go home after and watch the taped game and see the action I missed.
Go Kings Go!
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CrownLA Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:32 pm
@King Charles of Salt Lake, Preach on my Brother The Kings organization and fans have always been a tight knit group, theres not alot of attention payed to hockey in LA but the people that do pay attention are extremely passionate about the Kings….I was also at the San Jose game wayyy up in section 316 but I was very loud and very proud….my friends told me their ears hurt from me yelling in them all night lol. Too bad we cant afford those glass seats but it was just as fun.
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Shakes Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:33 pm
@King Charles of Salt Lake,
nice post! I’m happy you also mentioned that people of all income classes (high or low) can love the Kings the same amount – i think folks forget that sometimes. also regarding it being a family here, one of my request for the blog (besides an edit button) is for a calendar where folks can click on and either mention available tickets or meet-ups in random cities. that would be so cool to have this blog facilitate people being able to meet others and watch the kings wherever they choose – be it at Staples or in a bar in Osaka…
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tacoman Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:42 pm
@King Charles of Salt Lake, I’m with ya KC, this site is about sharing with other fans, and supporting the LA Kings. If you can’t decipher what I’m putting down, just don’t respond and move on
GKG!
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King Charles of Salt Lake Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:45 pm
@tacoman, Dude are you from Utah?
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tacoman Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:45 pm
@King Charles of Salt Lake, Oh, and we definitely got to get together to watch a game! I’m pretty busy a lot of the time and mostly end up catching games when I can on my computer, but once the playoffs are here the schedule goes out the window. How do we go about getting connected?
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King Charles of Salt Lake Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:47 pm
@tacoman, Here’s my e-mail oldpro323@aol.com e-mail me and I’ll give you my number.
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fsd1 Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 2:06 pm
@King Charles of Salt Lake, you are a great poster King, dont ever stop writing, however, i think most all the grammer remarks were done in jest.
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King John Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:15 pm
@King Charles of Salt Lake,
Actually, I think most of us want everybody to contribute, regardless of grammar and spelling. Once in a while, if there is a glaring mistake that’s stands out (especially repeatedly), I think it’s helpful to the fellow Kings’ fan if someone does point it out, so he doesn’t continue to make the same mistake his whole life. But it’s only good if the person is trying to be helpful with it, NOT to showcase a mistake or be a constant grammar cop.
A few helpful hints:
LOSE = not win; loose = not tight
re-sign = sign again; resign = give up a position
there = not here; their = belonging to them; they’re = they are
For the plural: two players, many players
For the possessive: a player’s stick and two players’ sticks
Hope that helps someone!
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We need the 4th line to do their job and tire them out and put a lot of pressure on them like they did against SJ
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King Charles of Salt Lake Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:29 pm
@Lake Forest, Actually!!! The key to winning in the league is having all 4 lines playing together. This is what Boston did last year and it is what I’m seeing in the Kings as of late. All 4 lines should be our motto for these remaining games. Blues will be ready tonight you can bet on it. This will give us the chance to see where we are mentally. Do we come out and lay it to them or no we let the game come to us? The more balanced we are the more efficient we will be. We need to both bring the puck up along the boards and also at times dot to dot. Picking the right time to do it is key, but lately we have been doing just that. Hope everyone has a great time at Staples tonight and also to everyone who sits at home in front of the TV. WE need everyone to get behind this club. This is it folks it’s our time to shine. Peace be with you all.
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Kingsfanone Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:43 pm
@King Charles of Salt Lake,
Nice……..”our time to shine.”
Well said!
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Kings are in a great place. They are essentially in the playoffs now! As a result, they are playing like it, and this will give them a GREAT advantage when the actual playoffs start. St Louis seems like they have been sitting on 100pts for weeks now. They are in, they have nothing to really play for, same with the Rangers and you can see it in there play. They will have big surprises coming up when they play the lower seeds that have been fighting for the last few weeks.
Let’s go for 6 tonight and 7 on Saturday. Dallas, Phoenix, Colorado and Calgary are all in the same boat, but I believe we have a much better them and better goal tending. It’s ours to lose!
GKG!
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One St Louis player said that they need to “bear down”…IS TM over there?
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Shakes Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:34 pm
@Jack,
does this bear need to play heavy? if so, then yes.
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Kingsfanone Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:41 pm
@Jack,
Does this bear bring his compete?
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dabronx Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 2:06 pm
@Kingsfanone,
Does this bear have a shot mentality?
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Kenny44 Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 2:23 pm
@dabronx, Does a bear s— between the dots and the boards?
DLB Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 2:59 pm
@dabronx, Is the bear heavy on his stick (from too much honey)?
In 3 games so far this season the Blues have only managed 3 goals. We have scored 8 against them. All this BEFORE the Carter deal.
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Stuart Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:31 pm
@KC23, but didn’t 5 of those 8 come before Hitcher was stumping his burden on their bench?
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Capt Jam Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 2:29 pm
@KC23,
The Kings are 1-1 vs STL since Hitch took over for STL. Goalwise, it’s 3-3. Considering the Blues have lost 3 of their last 4 games (and two those losses were to non-playoff teams) and they haven’t seen “this” Kings team yet, I’d say the Kings are a well-deserved favorite with the books tonight.
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King Charles of Salt Lake Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:33 pm
@KC23, Good point. I really don’t fear the Blues at all. So what if we should meet them in the first round. Of course I would love to see the Kings win their division, but if they don’t the playoffs will be good enough. Great to finally meet you buddie. Hope we can hook up for some more games in the near future
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Next 3 games are Blues, Bruins and then the Canucks. Realisticly, we maybe go 1-2 during that stretch. I hate to be negative, but those are some tough opponents!
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Stuart Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:36 pm
@John, true, but the Kings ain’t no chopped liver, either. Something tells me those teams see the schedule and think to themselves that coming into LA is going to be a tough game.
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Duncanz Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:57 pm
@Stuart, Is that why hockey is like ‘love’, then?
I mentioned my first love and this analogy to my chopped liver…
… and now I’m clasping a slab of tenderloin over my eye.
Thanks for everything..
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CrownLA Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:38 pm
@John,
Bruins are up against the ropes and we have had the Canucks number all season….The only game that will give us problems in STL tonight….They play very similar to the Kings and Preds…personally I expect it to be a tight defensive low scoring playoff type game….first big mistake may cost either team the game.
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CrownLA Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:40 pm
@CrownLA, is* not in for the grammar PD
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Deke'r Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 2:20 pm
@CrownLA, ….like last night vs the Ducks when the puck carromed off of Coles’ skate…
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Deke'r Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 2:19 pm
@John, ….hope the players don’t think the same way…..and if the opponents earn the win as opposed to the Kings giving the game away there’s not alot that can be said….you know what they say, “may the best team win”….
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@Rich Hammond,
Not to get lost in all of this playoff and end of season drama, but thank you for this blog, Rich! I don’t want you to forget that!
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Forum Gold Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:52 pm
@Kingsfanone, +1 Rich from this Die Hard. GO KINGS GO!!!
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Rich Hammond Reply:
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:58 pm
@Forum Gold, Thanks, very kind by both of you. Always much appreciated!
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God I love Sutter.
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