Darryl Sutter’s postgame thoughts…
(on the game…)
SUTTER: “We hung in there. We played two games in less than a day. In the first period, we were trying to be a smart team. We played pretty good.’’
(on whether this was a “good’’ trip, and almost a “great’’ trip…)
SUTTER: “Yeah, I think so. Heck, that’s what I told them. We got three out of four (points) in a day. And five out of six in less than four days. I think if you’d have said that, at any other time than right now, you’d say it was great.’’
(on adjusting after the first period…)
SUTTER: “We just had to tighten up some of our things in the neutral zone, for what they try to do to us in the neutral, and allow us to use our strengths. It was nothing to do with work, or anything like that. It was just tightening it up a little bit when we had the puck.’’
(on being able to control their fate with three games left…)
SUTTER: “Big point. I’m not a philosopher or Nostradamus or nothing. I can’t do any of that stuff. We got our 91st point tonight, and hopefully it’s a big one.’’
(on whether he felt a point got away tonight…)
SUTTER: “Not really. I don’t think we let anything slip away. I don’t know what there would be for me to complain about, to be quite honest.’’
Just need to get our Duncanz [Sutter] reply in… confirm the Sharks reg. win and we ALL get to enjoy the rest of our weekend.
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Duncanz Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:04 pm
@Kman, Ask and ye shall receive – Post no.29.
Cheers, @OffshoreBankingPun!
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Duncanz Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:10 pm
@Duncanz, Oh blazes, it got split in two.
Now I know what it feels like to be The Sedins at the moment.
Please bear with, gentle readers..
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Good attitude…
I bet this team really likes him..
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NHL.com says “Minny Setback” like Minny Mouse? pretty sure Disney Land is in Anaheim
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SpreignedAnkle Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 9:29 pm
@alex11, or Minnesota……?
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Darrell Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 12:36 am
@alex11, Uh… Mini?
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simonsez Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 12:58 am
@alex11,
Minnesota.. duh.
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2-1-1? Still a good road trip. Get’em home safely Sutter, and get them some rest. They deserve it.
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Just saw a picture of the sisters shining style. Too much.
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(on the game …)
SUTTER: We played pretty smart, but they’re [MIN] no dummy’s either. You’re trying to just keep your eyes open. Me and Johnnie [Stevens] were nodding off on each other’ shoulders. We played two games in one day, even though I said [in an interview earlier in the day] that you can’t use that as excuse. Just putting it out there.”
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Kings Fan In Temecula Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 9:24 pm
@Duncanz, lol
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Duncanz Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:11 pm
@Duncanz, See continuation below. Hope it doesn’t lose its point like the Kings.
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We’ve got 3 games left to play, and we hold our fate in our own hands (Assuming SJ holds on to their 3-0 lead against Dallas). What more could you ask for? If the Kings don’t make the playoffs it will be their own fault. We win 1 we’re probably in. Win 2 and we’re in for sure(as long as we don’t give SJ an extra point). Win 3 and we win the division. Get it done boys.
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SLIM Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 9:21 pm
@CB14,
Now theres a post
I can wrap my head around…
Good sum up..
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CB14 Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 9:51 pm
@SLIM, I’m not normally the sane one, but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.
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Dominick Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 9:32 pm
@CB14, After tonight, Dallas can only get a maximum of 94 points, Sharks 92, but the Coyotees still have a chance at 97 along with us.
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 9:38 pm
@Dominick, Actually Dallas can get 95 points maximum. 89 + 6 = 95.
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Dominick Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 9:42 pm
@Jeff_R, Yea, that too.
CB14 Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 9:45 pm
@Dominick, I think your numbers are off. Dallas can get to 95, SJ can get to 96. You’re right about us and Phoenix, but we hold the tiebreaker against Phoenix so we control our own destiny.
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CB14 Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 9:45 pm
Nevermnd, didn’t see the previous corrections.
Dominick Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 9:41 pm
@CB14, Arrghh! Why do I keep screwing up the numbers today? Usually my strong suit. San Jose will have a chance at a maximum of 96.
I guess having the flue is affecting me. Maybe I should read what I write before I submit.
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 9:52 pm
@Dominick, But if the Kings get 97 there is no way SJ can get more then 92 so you were right there.
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CB14 Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 9:55 pm
@Jeff_R, You forgot about the OT/Shootout point. SJ could get to 94 if the Kings get to 97.
Jeff_R Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:03 pm
@CB14, I didn’t forget it. Just chose to not mention it
Dominick Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:05 pm
@Jeff_R, Yes, but the Coyotes have a chance still at 97 also. In order for us to get 97, we’ll have to step on San Jose twice to get there. Maybe that is where I got mixed up. If we beat San Jose twice, their maximum is 92. Being sick sucks. Now I’m tired, and have to quit for the night.
You guys wore me out. Have a good one guys.
I was very pissed until sutter put things into prospective. What a great coach.
Also this game shows that bernier is such a great goalie PROSPECT is because he is technically sound with good positional play. However now that quick has improved his positional play he definitely proves he is the better goalie of the two. Honestly when we go to shoot out bernier is as bad as lab
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Mikey J. Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 9:29 pm
@Gcheng, Got to give Bernier credit,. Played solid with Minnesota scoring some fortunate questionable goals.
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tornado12 Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 9:39 pm
@Mikey J.,the first goal was a rare defensive breakdown and bernier had no chance. The second goal should have been covered but he bobbled it n wasn’t strong enough to fight off the traffic with Greenimal falling into him. The third goal was just an unlucky bounce. If not for the post it would have ended in OT on the PS. He looked lost in the SO. Good news is he is still young and has loads of talent so I bet he works on that aspect in the summer. In today’s NHL it is imperative to be able to earn those extra points for your team.
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bmova Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:07 pm
@tornado12, I wouldn’t he say bobbled it; Greene pushed a Wild player into him.
PRMan Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 5:08 am
@tornado12, And the Wild player used the opportunity to do a two-footed dropkick to Bernier, which the ref somehow missed. Should have at least been “incidental contact” as his contact was, 1. unnecessary and 2. kept Bernier from making the save.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:12 pm
@Mikey J., I would have preferred he stop at least one or two of the shootout/penalty shot goals. He looked like he was nailed down. In regulation, he was…okay…and I never blame him for a shaky start because he doesn’t get to play that much. Still, the end was inadequate.
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tornado12 Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 9:31 pm
@Gcheng, Doh
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none of the goals were Bernier ‘s fault..plus we didnt score in our two attempts(sorry Bob!!!) so who knows what would ve happened.The two players for the Wild has pretty good pct’s on the SO so give credit where crdit is due….The Key every game is that Iam hearing DS talking about adjustments made during the game…What a great concept!!!!
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Bernier really needs to work on his SO skills. Quick is so good because of his athleticism and quickness. Bernier is a position goalie which is good during the game but not so much 1 on 1.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:14 pm
@tornado12, That, and he uses the poke check aggressively. The shooter knows that, and what makes it even more important is you don’t get a second chance on the shootout. On a breakaway, you have to track all the other players, but on the shootout, you can use the poke check without worrying about a player picking it up and passing it into the slot. Bernier does really need work on the penalty shot.
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It was an edge of your seat game.
Yeah we didn’t win, but got a major point.
backstrom did have an amazing save in OT against ricky.
All all can’t complain….
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Kings seem to let this one go…To be honest could of been 4-3 Kings win in Regulation if they weren’t too busy trying to give Richardson a hat trick….Yea it be cool in all if he got it but they true the puck over and waste a good chance…4on3 PP was a joke like the rest of it….
Bernier needs to work on his shootouts..Guy seem blind when he in a shootout…
U save 2 out of 3 and its not ur fault but u let in 2 out of 2 then it is ur fault…Bernier was the first to set the tune up for the Kings and he blew it by not saving those saveable goals..Not putting the balme on Bernier but the fact comes when Shootout i feel more comfortable with Quick and saying we can win it even tho Quick can get beat still,but with Bernier Game over that how i feel…
I like the effort it was there for beign a tired team but could of keep the grab but choose to do what they do best is keeping us worry if they going to make the playoffs and which spot..
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 9:31 pm
@KingsFanFTW, change true to turn*
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 9:33 pm
@KingsFanFTW, change Grab to gap* LOL
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Calgary Flames have been pu out in VC…
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Duncanz Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:25 pm
@lakingbob(chi),
Death by a thousand jerseys coming over the glass..
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And Dallas or SJ don’t get put now how ??
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:00 pm
@Kman, 3 teams get in and 1 is left out. With Sj winning tonight the 3 teams are in this order. Kings, Coyotes, Sharks with the Stars 9th. 3 games left. Dallas is in the worst shape as they play SJ, St Louis and Nashville. Sharks play Dallas and us twice. Phoenix plays Blue Jackets, St Louis and Wild. It is going to be a barn burner of a 3 games. Most likely Kings and Coyotes will make it and whoever wins between the Sharks and Dallas on Tuesday will tell which of them will make it.
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Kman Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:06 pm
@Jeff_R,
Kinda what I mean. If Kings win twice next week it sinks either Dallas or SJ.
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:08 pm
@Kman, Of course Phoenix needs to win to knock one of them out, or else Dallas and SJ could over take the Doggies.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:16 pm
@Jeff_R, I hope dropping this point doesn’t give the division to Phoenix, but their schedule looks easiest, and the Kings are only in the 3rd seed by a tie breaker…..
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:21 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, As long as they stayed tied or ahead of Phoenix we are fine. Hopefully the loss point won’t matter. If the Kings win all 3 then it won’t matter. Just makes things a lot closer and interesting.
(on the game …)
SUTTER: We played pretty smart, but they’re [MIN] no dummy’s either. You’re trying to just keep your eyes open. Me and Johnnie [Stevens] were nodding off on each other’ shoulders. We played two games in one day, even though I said [in an interview earlier in the day] that you can’t use that as excuse. Just putting it out there.”
(On whether you could call this trip anything other than 62.5% successful … )
SUTTER: “Yeah, I think that’s true. [thinks aloud] I agreed with you, I must be exhausted. I nust ran the numbers and we got 5 points in 4 days, if you don’t count all the recovery days. You’d have to say that’s a great effort any other time of the year, but now it’s just over .600 hockey.”
(on changing things up after a 4 goal 1st period carnival and still not knowing which time zone you were in …)
SUTTER: ” We just had to clutter up the neutral zone a bit to get them back for playin’ North Stars hockey on us, or whoever they are now. It wasn’t the work or nuthin’ ‘cos you knew you weren’t going to get that already. Greener lost another couple of steps on the flight down here and some of those guys are playin’ X box all night and stuff.”
(on whether you would have (duh, obviously) won with Quicker [Jonathan Quick in nets ...)
SUTTER: "What did you say, Kipper?!"
(on praying to god that you don't drop any more points and the 3 point games around the division dry up already ... )
SUTTER : "Big point. I'm not Nostracosa or that guy Kremlin or nuthin'. I can't change anything, like how the team plays and we're we'll finish. That was our 91st point so you hope it's a big one, even though you k ew it was ar the beginning of the answer."
(on the complete and utter tragedy of losing another one to Ditech ... )
SUTTER: [getting a second wind of disagreeability] “Not really. You look at it like there was never a chance of a second point with this tough, no-excuses roadrrip. You’re sawing oak trees on Johhny Stevens’ [Kings Asst Coach] shoulder, and you just figure there’s not a lot you can do about it anyway. I’m not The Great Kremlin, right?”
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Kman Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:10 pm
@Duncanz,
62.5% successful trip.
I’m just gonna sign off tonight on that brilliant little tidbit alone.
C’yall Monday night.
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Duncanz Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:55 pm
@Duncanz,
I have been informed that some Sutterphiles here may be younger than I gave you credit for being, so …
*Kremlin = Kreskin
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❌TheAcaciaStrain❌ Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 12:04 am
@Duncanz, Hahahahahah these are hilarious I can’t believe more people don’t laugh at these.
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Duncanz Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 1:47 am
@❌TheAcaciaStrain❌, Cos Bob and Jim tell them not to, dash ‘em !
(how do you get the nifty red Xs?)
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DodgersKingsoftheGalaxy Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 3:13 am
@❌TheAcaciaStrain❌, Dunkinz is a riot!
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Harty Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 5:58 am
@Duncanz, great stuff, ha, ha………
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SO 3 games to go and the first of the 2 games between the Sharks/Stars has ended in the Sharks favor. Sharks are now in 8th and Dallas is in 9th. Tuesday they play the 2nd game and I hope that Dallas can come up with a victory, especially if the Kings beat the Oil.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:18 pm
@Jeff_R, That looks like the best formula. We’re also gonna have to hope for a little cushion help from either the Coulombs or the Wild….I guess it would be only fair if the Wild deprived them of at least one point too.
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:37 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Columbus is playing well also so those two games aren’t gimmes for the Coyotes, plus they play St Louis. The Blues just might be very influential to the Kings, by playing both the Stars and Coyotes.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:43 pm
@Jeff_R, If StL plays them as tough as they did the Kings, both the Stars and Coyotes will lose.
Dallas looses in regulation; Kings still #1 in Pacific and their magic number drops to 5 (should be 4 but they’d loose the tiebreaker with #9 Dallas)
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So…if we win the last 3 games, we win the division. If we win the 2 games against San Jose, we’re in the playoffs. If we win 1 of the games against San Jose, and the 1 against Edmonton, then…
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Itchy Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:16 pm
@InTheCrease, If Dallas looses one of their game we’d be in the playoffs
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InTheCrease Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:23 pm
@Itchy, But that’s out of “our” hands…
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Itchy Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:26 pm
@InTheCrease, Yeah, so win your own games and you don’t have to worry about what other teams are doing. Win and you’re in should be taped up on every square inch of their locker room.
Jeff_R Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:54 pm
@Itchy, If the Kings end the season with 91 points they will need Dallas to lose there final 3 games to make the playoffs in that scenario.
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Itchy Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 2:30 pm
@Jeff_R, That is true, but not what @InTheCrease asked.
“If we win 1 of the games against San Jose, and the 1 against Edmonton, then…”
2 wins = 4 points + the 91 we currently have = 95. Assuming #9 Dallas to be the weakest; they have 89 points, if they loose one of their remaining 3 games they max at 94 (and that’s if they can drag their loss to OT/SO) and we’ll make playoffs. Phoenix and SJ can help by loosing too, but that’s the easiest way for us to make playoffs if we don’t go 3/3 the rest of the way.
FiG17 Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:18 pm
@InTheCrease,
I’m done with the what-ifs and mapping out scenarios and such. Just win. That’s all. Just win.
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InTheCrease Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:21 pm
@FiG17, Well, okay then, that’s all folks, I guess we can just shut down the blog now. Good night, all.
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FiG17 Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:25 pm
@InTheCrease,
Lol that’s not what I meant! I’m sorry! I’m just anxious and nervous and I just want to win. haha
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:19 pm
@InTheCrease, That first sentence there–that’s the way to think. I hope Sutter pushes THAT point.
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I think LA has the easiest schedule this final week. 2 consecutive home games, and one away game with VERY little travel. SJ travels to Dallas, then to LA, and then back home. Phoenix goes into STL and then Minny. And Dallas returns home for Tuesday, plays at Nashville Thursday, and then home again.
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I was really hoping to get to 94 points before the San Jose back-to-back so I’d be able to relax a little. Should have known better. There’s no such thing as relaxing when you’re a Kings fan. lol
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Duncanz Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:38 pm
@FiG17, It’s just like there’s no such thing as a free lunch isn’t it …
Moreover, if you ‘eat it’ now then there won’t be anything left for ya’.
So the moral of the story is … you can’t have your cake, and eat it too, right?
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So who’s buying playoff tickets on Monday?
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Duncanz Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:41 pm
@Cup B4 I Die,
Not @Dessert.
He thinks the Kings are ‘kompon’ their subscribers..
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I thought the team played as well as could be realistically expected on this road trip given the circumstances. After losing a tough game to begin the trip, 5 out of the next 6 points is great. Maybe the ‘dropped’ point will prove to be deadly at the end of this wild ride, but that overlooks the real cause – all the points that were wasted pre-Sutter.
Congratulations to the whole team.
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Duncanz Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 11:22 pm
@ForumFan,
Absolutely and totally agree!
And when you add to those all the points wasted post-Terry Murray then you’ve got yourself a real consomme of conjecture, havent you …
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ForumFan Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 11:57 pm
@Duncanz,
‘consomme of conjecture’ … I like it. Sounds like the perfect recipe for hockey blog comments. Can I buy stock?
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Duncanz Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 12:50 am
@ForumFan,
It’s all just a bunch of bouillogne anyway!
This is all we need to know.
97 points – Kings win division
96 points – Kings make playoffs but needs Phoenix to lose one game in regulation or OT
95 points – Make Playoffs but to win division need Phoenix to lose one game and Dallas also
94 points – Make Playoffs but to win division need Phoenix to lose 2, Dallas to lose 1.
93 – Make Playoffs and only way win division is if Phoenix loses 2 and Dallas loses 2.
91 – If Kings lose all 3 they will need Dallas to lose all 3 to make playoffs.
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 10:51 pm
Actually forget winning the Division with 93 points. To win the Division they need 94+.
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paul03 Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 11:05 pm
@Jeff_R, What about the sharks?
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 11:17 pm
@paul03, They could tie at 94 but most likely the Kings will have the tie breaker. Although I am not sure. So let’s say 95+ for Division.
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Duncanz Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 11:33 pm
@Jeff_R,
“The claims made in this infomercial are soley those of the sponsor, and not those of this network”
Signed, @King Churls of St Lukes
JureEe Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 11:57 pm
@Jeff_R, And we have to win every game in Regulation or OT.. not SO…
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Kings win, Ducks lose Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 1:25 am
@Jeff_R, Jeff, I hate to say it, but there is a scenario where we get to 97 points and still not win the division. Both LAK & PHO win last three games, but LAK wins in a shootout more times than PHO does in those three games. At that point, the tiebreaker would switch to thei favor.
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I like Sutter’s positive attitude. It should bode well going forward.
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I was wondering about second-round seeding, and stumbled on this page:
http://espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs/matchups
I could absolutely look forward to the playoffs starting off that way.
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LA_1968 Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 11:12 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Pretty cool. Yeah, they re-seed for the second round. You know our record probably isn’t bad against the teams now in playoffs.
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 11:21 pm
@LA_1968, If the Kings get 3rd and win the 1st round and both Vancouver and St Louis lose in the first round then the Kings will have home ice in all the rest of the Western Conference Playoffs, as long as they stay alive. Then also in the finals, depending on which team from the east makes it.
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LA_1968 Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 11:28 pm
@Jeff_R, Right. Because in the second round, the highest seed gets the lowest. The other two teams play each other…
LA_1968 Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 11:24 pm
@LA_1968, I meant against teams in the West.
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Pretty nice having the tiebreaker on the Yotes. 8 points to 7 head to head.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 11:11 pm
@LA_1968, I’ve been thinking about that. It’s one thing to lose a tiebreaker by a ROW, but its really painful to in it by one head-to-head goal…it would suck if that was the Kings’ problem.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 11:12 pm
Guess that should have read “painful to lose it by one head-to-head goal…”
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Jeff_R Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 11:23 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Well the 3rd tie breaker is Goal Differential and the Coyotes lose there (right now) also.
LA_1968 Reply:
March 31st, 2012 at 11:25 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Or even a shootout goal.
Best case, kings win monday, sharks beat dallas in regulation tues, leaves us 4 pts into playoff spot
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Christian Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 12:05 am
@Scott, Exactly. I’m a huge Sharks fan for the next 72 hours.
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Jeff_R Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 12:31 am
@Christian, @Scott, The best case scenario is the Stars winning Tuesday’s game against the Sharks. That would make things a lot easier for the Kings to win the division, especially if the Kings don’t win both SJ games. Of course this is all based on the Kings beating the Oil. Then it would be best if Dallas wins. Them also winning puts them ahead of SJ and closer out of the top 8.
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Christian Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 12:47 am
@Jeff_R, I guess that might be true. I was not sufficiently optimistic yet as to dare thinking in terms of division win .
Perhaps we should also keep in mind that the Stars finish the season with two pretty tough opponents (although their interests in winning at that point are not entirely clear yet); Nashville & St Louis!
@Duncanz, Hmm?
Duncanz Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 1:01 am
@Christian,
Well I was going to keep it a surprise, but there’ll be common gr- … ocean. He’s a secret Shirks fan – if you read between li- … waves..
Christian Svensson Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 6:48 am
@Duncanz,
Hehe, I don’t think I’ve ever been a Sharks fan – when I was a kid and they were a new team I did have a Sharks t-shirt though, but only because I thought the logo looked cool.
Since I’m a swede I suppose it’s not the most rational thing that I support the Kings.. it started when I was a kid and Gretzky, Sandstrom, Kurri et. al. played there and kinda stuck since then.
Duncanz Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 12:33 am
@Christian, Hey! I want to hook you up with my best friend …
You guessed it, @Lake Forest !
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Well here is my nightly game report and summary. While the Kings lost which is bad news there was however good news. The kings lost in OT/SO so they got a point to go to 91 points. Bad news Coyotes won tying us at 91 points. Good news is Kings hold the tie breaker over the Coyotes so they stay in 3rd. Another piece of good news is the Stars lost to the Sharks, keeping the Stars at 89 points and dropping them to 9th. Since at this time the only team the Kings don’t hold the tie breaker over is the Stars so it is best that they lost. The Kings also still hold in there hands the edge of winning the Pacific Division. Basically win there last 3 games and win the Division.
Today’s game was a tough one as they got into Minnesota around 3:30 and there hotel at 4. Not a lot of time to sleep before the game. This led to the first 10 minutes of the game the kings weren’t very good and gave up 2 goals. After that the Kings took over and scored 3 of there own, however they couldn’t hold it as they gave up a goal in the 3rd to tie and lead to OT. They had one glorious opportunity in OT before losing in the Shootout.
Vancouver – L – 0-1
Calgary – W – 1-1
Edmonton – W – 2-1
Minnesota – L 2-1-1 (1 point)
So far in this 2nd 7 game increment they have 5 out of 8 points. They have a 2-1-1 record in this 2nd set of 7. The first set they went 6-1. So far they are 8-2-1 with 3 games to go equaling 14. 2 out of 3 will clinch them a playoff spot and with some help the Division. 3 out of 3 will get them the Division. They can obtain a total of 97 points. They only team that could equal that would be Phoenix but most likely the Kings will still get 3rd by tiebreaker.
There will not be any games that affect the Kings in any way tomorrow, in terms of making the playoffs. However there are games that could affect who they play if they finish 3rd. Right now they would play Chicago. However they are tied with Detroit and one behind Nashville. Detroit is seeded higher right now because of the tie breaker. The Kings could end up playing either Nashville, Chicago or Detroit. I rather play Chicago and let Detroit and Nashville duke it out.
Kings are the only team in this playoff chase that plays on Monday. So that will be a huge game and when the Kings beat the Oil, they will go into there set of 2 with SJ with the Division edge.
Tuesday the 3 other teams play as L.A. watches hopefully with 93 points. We would like Jack and the Blue Jackets to stun Phoenix while Dallas edges out the Sharks in Regulation. With the Sharks and Stars splitting the home and home, it would be much better for the Kings chances to win the division. Hopefully the Kings will win the final 3 and all of that other nonsense will be just that, nonsense.
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g smith86 Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 12:41 am
@Jeff_R, you are good, man…that is a dizzying amount of speculative info there…good on you, mate!
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Jeff_R Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 1:11 am
@g smith86, I actually tried to keep it short. Such plans don’t always work out in the end
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neither goalie has been particularly great in the shootouts this year…look at the record…oh, BTW, I did not watch the game….actually was getting my funk on in the studio…i assumed (always a bad idea) that the Kings would win this one…what happened?…but, at least they got a point…which may turn out to be the difference in making the playoffs or even being the third seed
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Kings record, by standings points, head-to-head against the other top 8 Western teams:
Opponent…………Kings.Pts…Opp.Pts
Chicago Blackhawks……6………..3
Detroit Red Wings…….2………..6
Nashville Predators…..6………..2
Phoenix Coyotes………8………..7
San Jose Sharks………5………..4
St. Louis Blues………6………..3
Vancouver Canucks…….4………..5
We should feel pretty confident feeling we can take on the other teams in the playoffs. The meltdown in Detroit cost us a 4-4 points won versus them.
Oh, and versus Dallas we won 8-6.
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Doughty was kind of crafty and a horse logging minutes.
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one thing DS, you didn’t use your best (goal) scorer in the shoot-outs, DS? Bernier was good, if not great especially after they scored their second, but in SO, well not so good… Can’t really blame him though, playing as few games he had, so it’s on you coach.
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Harty Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 6:00 am
@Kingstane9, nope he’sw a professional and paid like one regardless how many starts…….JB costed us this game plain and simple.
Rebounds, Lack of control, Making easy saves look big, and in the shootout just terrible, rookies ripping him.
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Kingstane9 Reply:
April 2nd, 2012 at 12:21 am
@Harty, after their second goal? I don’t know, also he doesn’t get to start the games very often.
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4-3 PP didn’t get it done, i let Bernier slide on this one.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 8:19 am
@DodgersKingsoftheGalaxy, You do know, don’t you, that the odds of scoring on a 4-3 power play are something like 35%, right? So that’s a less-than-50% chance. You also know, right, that the odds of saving any one penalty shot are approximately 35%, and he let by four of four? Statistically, the “anomaly” between the two (if you’re going to put it on one thing, and I wouldn’t) is, in fact, Bernier not stopping a single one of those.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 9:20 am
Oh….umm….that would be the chances of SCORING a penalty shot are approximately 35% (actually, probably lower.) The point is, the odds were astounding that pretty much ANY goaltender should have stopped half those shots.
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Why does everybody let JB off the hook? I think he has the potential to be a good goalie but I think he is overated. We needed 2 points last night and he didn’t step up for us. He will likely get 1 more start, I hope he plays better then he has lately.
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Go Kings Go Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 7:26 am
@Joemv8,
I agree about your point regarding JB. He is a very good goalie, but the “shoot out” is his kryptonite. Its like watching baby seals get clubbed. He just does have that down yet. Thank goodness there aren’t shoot outs in the playoffs (If we get there?). For this reason, I wouldn’t start JB the remainder of the regular reason. The Kings can’t afford to leave a point on the table this last three games because we loss in another shoot out. 2 or 3 teams are going to be golfing this April because of just one point.
Also, thank goodness the Kings won’t have to play anymore sub 500 teams after Edmonton. Why the Kings have so much trouble beating the worst teams in the NHL. You know, Edmonton, Columbus, NYI, etc. The Kings play great teams hard and struggle with the poorer teams. Don’t understand this, but again, anyone the King play in the playoff will be a +500 team. I remember when there was only 21 teams and you only had to not come in last to make the playoffs.
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KC23 Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 7:32 am
@Joemv8, The chance of Bernier getting another start … very close to zero.
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Cav Pilot Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 7:38 am
@Joemv8, Unless the division is all wrapped up, I think we’ve seen the last of JB for a while.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 8:22 am
@Joemv8, To be fair, I thought he played well before the penalty shot and freak show, but he absolutely blew it in the shootout. It’s probably fair not to expect him to be “sharp,” but he was a pylon after OT. Doesn’t matter much going forward, because he probably won’t play another minute this season, and if he does, there won’t be any more shootouts (in the playoffs), and we can probably take our chances that there won’t be any more penalty shots.
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vplaza Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 8:31 am
@Joemv8,
I think the next time we see JB playing this year is if Quick gets lit up in a game and gets pulled.
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Jeff_R Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 10:01 am
@vplaza, Or the Division and Playoff spot are all wrapped up by April 6th, meaning the final Sharks game means nothing. Otherwise that just might be the last time we see Bernier ever play in a Kings uniform. Only way he plays now is if Quick has an off night or…well I won’t say it, don’t want to jinx.
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DLB Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 11:47 am
@Joemv8, so some odd goals deflect in and throw him under the bus. Let’s blame Quick for his bad goal loss in vancouver too…
Or we can support and appreciate them for doing a good job. I’m choosing the latter.
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Go Kings Go Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 12:33 pm
@DLB,
I love Bernier, but he is not the guy you want in the net during a shoot out. His record in the shoot out is poor. Just one point is going to be the difference between the playoffs and watching them on VERSES. Phoenix, Colorado, Dallas, LA are so close, someones is going to need a crying towel next week. The Kinks can’t afford to risk JB in another shoot out.
I’s love to see the shoot out removed and go back to a 5-10 minute OT and then its just a tie. The shoot out rewards teams points for circus stunt antics not a team victory.
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Well it’s sunday morning in not so sunny Washington and last nights game is just a distant memory now.. Time to move on. JB played well but oh well.. Next time he’ll be playing is if Quick has a serious meltdown. Now I’m hoping Carter comes back in time for the playoffs.. We need to kick EDM’s arse one more time and twice for SJ.. Let’s go KINGS… Make me a believer damnit!
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Can Nostradamus coach the power play ?
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