Jeff Carter is expected to return to the Kings’ lineup tonight, on the second line with Mike Richards and Dwight King. Carter missed the final five games because of an ankle injury, but has made it through a few days of full-team practices. Carter will play tonight with an extra guard around his ankle, but otherwise seems ready to play. After today’s morning skate, he faced a sizable media scrum in the Kings’ locker room…
CARTER: “I’m feeling good, so I should be good to go.’’
Question: How excited are you?
CARTER: “It’s always exciting. This is what you play 82 games for, to have a chance to play in the playoffs and win a Stanley Cup, so it’s going to be fun.’’
Question: Is the ankle 100 percent?
CARTER: “It feels good.’’
Question: They brought you in here to help the offense. How much pressure do you feel to perform in the playoffs?
CARTER: “There’s a little bit of pressure. There’s pressure on everybody in this (locker) room to come out and perform. I’ll try to get out there and help the team win.’’
Question: What do you think you can bring, in terms of playoff experience, to a team that hasn’t won a lot in the playoffs?
CARTER: “It’s always good to have that experience. We have a lot of guys in this room that have had some success in the playoffs, a few Stanley Cups and some Finals appearances. It always helps.’’
NICE!!!
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DavidR Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
@COUS, I dont know whats going on on this blog, but everyone else Kings and Canucks fans are going back and forth… I say everyone shut up about calling stuff ahead of time, shutup about making excuses, shutup about how teams made it, shutup about who is going to win. All us Kings fans, lets all keep real quiet, let the Canucks fans talk and talk, and then when we knock them out, we unleash everything and never shut up about it.MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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Lake Forest Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
@DavidR, a blog that doesnt encourage talking. BRILLIANT!
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chasser Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
@Lake Forest, Brilliant comment!
RobSD Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
@DavidR,
Remember when we took down the mighty wings in 2001? Anything is possible.
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I just hope that Carter is able to protect his appendix….
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josh Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 5:22 pm
@rontheking, cricket cricket
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Great news!
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they’re going to come at us like fury….got to be ready….the 1st five minutes are key..
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Real 7 Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
@Real 7,
can you tell I’m getting psyched up?
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Peter Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
@Real 7, so true. so true. 1st 5 minutes are really important.
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Calling it now….Carter gets 1G/1A.
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
@Kyle90720, Good call!
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Business Time Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
@Kyle90720, Is that a prediction for the series or just Game 1?
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TheAcaciaStrain Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:44 pm
@Business Time, haha that made me laugh
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CB14 Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 6:10 pm
@Business Time, For me that’s his series stats, he isn’t known as a playoff performer.
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“THE TIME IS NOW!”
Let’s revive that slogan the right way!
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Would not mind seeing Carter play with Kopi on a couple of shifts. I thought they looked pretty good the couple times they skated together.
Good luck tonite Jeff!
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Jeff_R Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
@puck73, Let’s hope for a lot of PP chances then.
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Dump and Chase Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
@puck73,
Totally agree. I wonder if Sutter or anyone has considered a top line with Kopi and Carter. We’d still have that one-two punch with a line of Brown-Richards-King or Williams-Richards-King. Does anyone know why this hasn’t been tried? Or if it could be a possibility?
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TeamJMFJ Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
@puck73, the dish master to the goal scorer…sounds like too much logic for this blog….
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Dan H. Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
@TeamJMFJ,
Richards is by far the better setup man between Kopi and Richards.
Kopi is a great player but he’s not a great distributor of the puck. Keep the sniper with the passer please.
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Mudfish4 Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
@puck73, Very interesting. I was actually thinking the same thing when he was out and Williams was on Richards’ line. I thought they worked well together. I think the only thing against it is do you want to try something new in game 1 of the playoffs? But if the current lines aren’t generating much, I wouldn’t mind seeing it.
Carter, Kopi, Brown
Williams, Richards, King
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TSN is reporting that the Habs want to talk to Luc and Hexy about the vacant GM position… http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=392870
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TeamJMFJ Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:02 pm
@Choralone, yup…see a few threads ago…its.been brought up…by Rich no less…
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Choralone Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
@TeamJMFJ, Oops, I scanned the posts and must have missed it.
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TeamJMFJ Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:06 pm
@Choralone, no worries….i think it was kind of a side note at the end of a post…easy to miss
Perro Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:03 pm
@Choralone, they are also saying that they are talking to hextall.
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Choralone Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
@Choralone, Well, I guess TSN got it from the LA Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/sp-sn-la-montreal-interested-inrobitalle-and-hextall-20120411,0,3586643.story
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Cartah!
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kb Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
@Mikey, Lets get this Carty started!!
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TeamJMFJ Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
@kb, i see what you did there
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BarMade Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
@Mikey, Kotter . . . welcome back!
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Harrison Merkin Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
@BarMade, Mr.Cartairrrr
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Stuart Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
@Harrison Merkin, si-down Freddy!
BarMade Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
@Harrison Merkin, Dani’s sick and can’t play tonight. Signed Dani’s mother.
kb Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 5:00 pm
@Harrison Merkin, let’s get Re-Carted in here!!!
Carter didn’t play 82 games
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kb Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:06 pm
@Perro, guess u missed the point
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Watch the TEMPO TEMPO TEMPO TEMPO TEMPO!!! Only thing that matters!!!
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Gonna predict either Nolan/Stoll is gonna be a factor in this series like Daryl Evans was in the Miracle.
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There is a poll on nhl dot com asking how many games do you think the Kings will win against the Canucks. Right now 4 games is close behind in 2nd after 2 games. Head over there and vote and let’s get 4 to win.
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While the start is important, it is all about finishing. Scoring chances, the games, and the series. Not a Donald Trump fan, but their tagline for the playoffs needs to be always be finishing!
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Stuart Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
@sh27696, don’t forget CHECKS!!!
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let’s hope for some lenient refereeing, that is best chance for Kings
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crashin'da net Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
@Kyle, lenient??? I’d settle just for fair!
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Less than 5½ hours now. If the excitement keeps building at this rate my head should explode in T minus 4 hours….I might need a drink…..GKG!!!
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Gees…I thought I’d be able to get to the end of the work day. Now I’m stuck on stupid, waiting for the game.
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BarMade Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, now re-reading old comments and threads.
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From the moment I am writing this until game time,
there are only 615 minutes to go!!!!!
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Lead Feet Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
@Lead Feet,
Check that….
315 minutes to go
Better hockey fan than mathmatician
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Pili Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:25 pm
@Lead Feet, Your hockeyfanship is all that matters right now. 305 now….
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Lead Feet Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 4:07 pm
@Pili, 205….and counting
Hey…some respect for the Kings! Barry Melrose said the Kings will upset the Canucks in 7 http://espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/7801537/2012-stanley-cup-playoffs-daniel-sedin-vancouver-canucks-play-game-1
I’m going to say 6!
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FKA PakiFro Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
@DiggerRocket,
I certainly hope the Kings finish it off before game 7. I’ve got a big whig dinner during game 7 that my manager said “should not be declined”
I’m not sure he understands the significance…
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Stuart Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:44 pm
@FKA PakiFro, LOL, I can see your manager saying that exact same phrase in response to your pleas…
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Phoolish Move Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
@DiggerRocket, guess I can’t call Melrose a windbag for a few weeks
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Lake Forest Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
@Phoolish Move, Yes you can!
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PENNER HAT TRICK!!!
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TheAcaciaStrain Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
@jkking, hahahahahha, that was good, i actually lol’ed at that
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DesertKing Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
@jkking,
Hey!!!
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BarMade Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
@jkking, and Swedish pancakes for all!
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TV or internet in Columbus Ohio
Any tips on how I might be able to view the games while in Ohio?
Thanks
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TeamJMFJ Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
@Brian, NBC Sports Network
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Stuart Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
@Brian, no NBCsports channel in Ohio?
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Mikey Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:38 pm
@Brian, I believe frontrowsports.tv is still operational (i would check but can’t on my work computer). It is a website that streams every sporting event. Hook your computer up to your tv via HDMI cables and vwala!
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Sebastian Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
@Mikey, you may want to look over rule #4 on the top right
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Stuart Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
@Sebastian, I just checked it and @Mikey is in clear violation!
he should be hearing sirens in 3…2…1…
Sebastian Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
@Brian, GO to a sports bar
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NBC Sports, I think…if your cable or satellite has it (DirecTV has, and so does Comcast.)
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WHY ISNT THE TIE PASSING??????
Reminds me of school…when you need time to pass it doesnt….this sucks
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AZ King Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
@Gevo,
The knot very important to make the TIE pass. Try the windsor knot…
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Stuart Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
@AZ King, olf friend, where you been?
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DesertKing Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
@Gevo,
The last Thai I saw pass was on his way to the casino. that was during Frozen Fury. Man, how time flies!!
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Loooooooooooooooooo, funny thing, in England that is what they call the toilet, I hope it’s Loooooooser.
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Going out to dinner tonight with the kids and wife for my birthday (which is tomorrow).
I’ve demanded the following:
Short dinner
Meeting me there
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Stuart Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
@Lake Forest, always the family man!!! LOL
GKG
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Lake Forest Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
@Stuart, I don’t mess around, also don’t have the DVR….
It’s go time, she understands
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Stuart Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
@Lake Forest, no DVR??? what, do you live in the last cave in Lake Forest???
kidding.
Lake Forest Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
@Stuart, eh, DVR I think takes away from watching it live. before the next season i might consider getting a DVR, but since we are at playoffs already I will wait.
jess Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 3:18 pm
@Lake Forest,
At least the rest of the house hold understands priorities
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Jeff_R Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
@Lake Forest, If your birthday is tomorrow why not go out to dinner then? That leaves you with lots of time with family for Birthday and no worries about game? Of course maybe you have other plans tomorrow
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Lake Forest Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
@Jeff_R, We have dinner and celebration stuff with other family members tomorrow, otherwise this would not be happening.
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Jeff_R Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
@Lake Forest, Ahh I see. Well Congrats and hope you get the Ultimate Birthday present tonight, a Kings win. Make the night awesome and feel good tomorrow on your actual Birthday.
crashin'da net Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
@Lake Forest, I think you will get an early B’day present tonight.
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LVKINGS88 Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
@crashin’da net,
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LVKINGS88 Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
@LVKINGS88, OOPS, I meant this for Lake, hey Lake,your fellow Insiders and the LA Kings wish that you get a Stanley Cup for your birthday.
I’m afraid that Sedin might be pulling a Willis Reed stunt.
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Jeff_R Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
@BigSeeGas, Even though games are played all the time in terms of injuries, I don’t think they would do so with a Concussion. Come back to early and one hit and they can be out for a long time. Just ask Sidney!!!
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Tired of the learning process the last 2 years in the playoffs. Let’s teach the Canucks a lesson on over confidence. GO KINGS GO!!!
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kb Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
@Forum Gold, YEP and lets show ourselves that we can get out of the first round!
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