After Vancouver’s morning skate today, Daniel Sedin told reporters that he is “absolutely” expecting to play tonight in Game 4 against the Kings. Coach Alain Vigneault called Sedin’s status a game-time decision. Sedin missed the final nine regular-season games, and the first three games of this first-round playoff series, because of a concussion. The Canucks are expected to start Cory Schneider in goal for a second consecutive game. Schneider stopped 19 of 20 shots in Game 3.
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dahack11 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
@dahack11, NHL problems….
Let’s take the latest: Torres/Hossa:
It cracks me up….but not really….
Depending on the team, all 20 guys saw it (in this case Chicago), or all 20 guys didn’t see it (in this case Phoenix). All 4 refs saw it, or all 4 didn’t.
Until an NHL team calls out THEIR own & not just the other team, this will not end. EACH team in the NHL is part of the problem, not just/only Shanahan. “Diving” is the same way & don’t even get me started on the Clowe incident. These things are ruining the integrity of my favorite sport.
thoughts?
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MM Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
@dahack11, A little something to support your theory of teams having to call out THEIR own players – (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nhl–pittsburgh-penguins-agitator-matt-cooke-is-proof-that-supplemental-discipline-can-work.html;_ylt=AiwwQBqShhsEnbX6zsFU2w5ivLYF) The article basically states that Matt Cooke changed his style of play after being suspended for the remainder of the regular season and first round of the playoffs last year. Not only that but the Penguins began wondering if Cooke and his style were in their long term plans. From the article, “The league made it clear to Cooke that next time his punishment would be even more severe, and the Penguins made it clear to Cooke he was on thin ice with them, too. He got the message.” Emotions escalating is natural… dirty hits and play is not. If more teams held their players accountable then the dirtiness would go down considerably.
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absoludicrous Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
@dahack11, i find it funny that they were quick to call out one of their own on the philly non-offsides call in game 1 (i believe?) where briere scores the goal. but other than that, nothing but silence. including the clowe incident and this hossa hit. there was a ref RIGHT in front of torres and hossa. HOW could he not see it? i don’t get it…
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Brownie…a new Sedin will be on the ice tonight. Lock and load Captain.
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Coma Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
@Michael Brown, yaaaaa
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FM3 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
@Michael Brown, +1
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rogiesbackup Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
@Michael Brown, Hit him hard BUT clean….get the Cannots taking RETALIATION penalties. In the meantime we need offensive punch from LINES 3 and 4 because they will try and SHUT down BROWN.
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Weasel Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
@rogiesbackup,
No Raffi-nating anyone.
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bring it!!!
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rogiesbackup Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:21 pm
@Stuart, Kessler=Snow Making Machine!!! Makes Zamboni drivers earn their dollar.
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hit them hard! but clean.
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Coma Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
@jkking, agreed!
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Coma Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
@jkking, agreed!
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Now things get interesting. If Brown checks Daniel hard enough will Henrik feel it?
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Stuart Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:14 pm
@Ben, if he lines them up just right, he can hit two twirps with one brown!
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Duncanz Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
@Stuart,
Look out all Tweety Bird(watcher)s!!
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krash324 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
@Ben, He will open the door for him
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Shakes Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
@krash324, hahahahaahahah… best line i’ve read in a long time
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Coma Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
@Ben, hahahhaa
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joan fondell Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
@Ben, I like that one…
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McCheese Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
@Ben, the better question, is if Brown hits a new ugly ginger tonight, will Kessler take a dive?
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We need a big game from Quick, but I want to see Kopitar in beast mode tonight
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Ochoniko Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
@KingKopi, Beast mode would best describe Brown in Game 3, if any of the kings can play at that level, we are unstoppable. Oh and that guy in net is pretty damn good also!
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Luc Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
@Ochoniko, Richards was in beast mode in game 1
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Shakes Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
@Luc, Westy was in beast mode on Twitter
rogiesbackup Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
@KingKopi, DS needs to put pressure on dKing and jNolan to score goals because Cannots are not expecting them to be a factor.
NOLAN better play like a BEAST!!
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Jack Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
@rogiesbackup, King was pretty crappy in the last game IMO…
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Sweep!!!!!!!
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I clicked on the link and saw Lisa Dillman was actually talking to Daryl Sutter!
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Michael J. Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
@Stuart,
Introductions
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Hard to know what to expect – the Crosby-back-from-suspension-as-tho-never-gone or the Richards-seemingly-a-bit-off-for-a while type player. In either case, if the Kings play their game it wont matter.
Keep the puck moving forward, and welcome back Richardson, make the 4th line a forechecking tornado again!
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Steve Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
@bbb7, I actually think the neutering of our checking line with Clifford’s injury is the reason we were outplayed in subsequent games.
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urborg1701 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:11 pm
@Steve, That’s quite possible. People have to fear Clifford. He
Can check, fight, and score on you before
You even know he took the puck away.
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rogiesbackup Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:18 pm
@urborg1701, I think thats why they went after clifford. To remove that “fear” factor.
Duckbasher Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
@urborg1701,
Clifford’s VERY important to our checking game. He’s a clean player who does it all. Wouldn’t it be great if the Kings can win this one tonight and Cliffy can take some extra time to recover? GO KINGS!
No holding back fellas – if he’s ready to play he’s ready to get hit !!!
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Coma Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
@Jimmyosports, agreed
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Coma Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
@Jimmyosports, agreed
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
@Jimmyosports, I was thinking about that myself…if anyone touches him there will be claims that the Kings “targeted” him. If you play, you’re a target.
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Posted this in last thread but it was the last comment so here it is last time (with added comments)…
I just took these comments from the Vancouver Canucks forum board (forum.canucks.com)
” I hope the Canucks go headhunting too…..keep your head up Doughty and Kopitar…it really seems that it is open season on stars this playoffs…you have to play the same way if you want to advance.
I wish that Torres was still a Canuck more than ever now.”
jonnycanuck46, on 18 April 2012 – 10:50 AM, said:
Props to Raffi for taking out the Hawks top scorer, Marian Hossa.
“the Hawks fanbase definitely deserves to have their best player be out for the rest of the series.”
That was posted on a thread about Torres’ hit on Hossa that got him indefinitely suspended. These are the kinds of people that are Canucks fans. That’s why they are so hated throughout the entire NHL.
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Newf Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
@TheAcaciaStrain, that’s absolutely terrible.
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Jeff_R Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
@Newf, The fans will keep it up as long as the Canucks players keep doing it. They whine, cry, dive and head hunt and the fans condone it. It is unreal. The fans should be demanding the team and it’s management to be changing there ways. They should be embarassed by the actions of their beloved team. However they sit back and ok it by there actions and words. No wonder the team and it’s fans are the most hated in the the NHL and that they will never win a Stanley Cup until they change there ways. The only way ownership can change the ways is to fire the GM, Coach and get rid of the players that perpetuate this charade. Hopefully Ownership will wake up and see this is destroying a once proud and liked franchise.
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Lake Forest Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
@TheAcaciaStrain, post the link to the blog, I’ll go trolling during my lunch hour.
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TheAcaciaStrain Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
@Lake Forest,
http://forum.canucks.com/topic/328069-raffi-torres-still-playing-for-vancouver/
that’s the thread where I got all the comments from, if you setup an account they will see that you only have one, two posts, etc…while many of them have hundreds if not thousands…
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Lake Forest Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
@TheAcaciaStrain, I see, it seems as if most people disagree with it, rather than agree with the (minority) that it was ok.
I won’t troll!
TheAcaciaStrain Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
@TheAcaciaStrain, yeah there’s like 4 pages of comments now where a lot of people are starting to disagree with it.
TheAcaciaStrain Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
@Lake Forest, the thread’s first post had a youtube video in which a lot of the comments there are from canucks fans, and they are pretty a-holish…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=W2mX7LqBGo4
It’s a video of Hossa getting hit by Torres, and all the comments are like Karma, etc…
Because of keith’s elbow to Daniel sedin which took him out. The only problem with that is that Marian Hossa is a clean player and has really never thrown a dirty hit.
Plus if they want Karma, then shouldn’t we take out one of their players for Bitz’s dirty hit on Clifford that got HIM suspended for two games and Clifford out with a concussion, because that would be Karma too.
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topshelfshot23 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
@TheAcaciaStrain, I think at this point the best karma would be to knock out the whole Canucks team, out of the playoffs with a win tonight. GKG we want a sweeeeeeeepppppp!!!
CanuckFan Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
@TheAcaciaStrain, hahaha thats not the “kinds of people that are canucks fans” thats a troll and seems to be a good one beacuse he got you.
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❌TheAcaciaStrain❌ Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:48 pm
@CanuckFan, Thats multiple people saying that.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:23 pm
@CanuckFan, and you’re what?
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
@CanuckFan, “blatant attempts to antagonize other commenters, are not tolerated”
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Gary Livingston Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
@TheAcaciaStrain,
Canucks vs Kings has been the cleanest series (although, I haven’t watched NJ vs Florida at al).
Why would anyone watch the other series and declare this series needs to get dirty (cheap/dangerous shots) for their team to advance against another team that isn’t being dirty?
Why would anyone even welcome that crap?
No respect for the game.
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TheAcaciaStrain Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
@Gary Livingston, they don’t care, they want to win by any means necessary. Even if that means being dirty, cheap, cheaters, etc… I could never be a fan of a team like that.
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Steve Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
@TheAcaciaStrain, That’s rich:
Player’s Suspended from Dirty Hits in the Series:
CANUCKS 1
KINGS 0
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ILLEGALSTICK33 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
@Steve, It could have gotten real ugly if Justin Williams would have got the full force of an attempted head shot in the last game. The play was moving up the Ice on a kings counter attack and it was way behind the play. I can’t remember who tried to take off Willys head but the Canuck clearly went for it!
For the most part the play has been hard and nasty nothing really dirty except for the dives and the hit on Clifford but if they start going for head shots I’m going to flip out!
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
@ILLEGALSTICK33, …and the nice Canucks fans have been calling Justin Williams for “diving” on that play!
UglyinLA Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
@TheAcaciaStrain,
Very acidic comments to be sure. However, it could be a Hawks fan posing as a fuCanucker fan just to piss off Hawks fans in order to get Hawks fans hating fuCanuckers even more than they do.
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UglyinLA Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:42 pm
@TheAcaciaStrain,
Very acidic comments to be sure. However, it could be a Hawks fan posing as a fuCanucker fan just to tick off Hawks fans in order to get Hawks fans hating fuCanuckers even more than they do.
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urborg1701 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
@UglyinLA, That I doubt. Too much effort when everyone is already on their side anyway.
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Duncanz Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:11 pm
@purge73 is a Canucks fan as well, apparently?
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Daniel better watch out and keep his head up. I can’t believe they are allowing him to play, in an elimination game nonetheless. The risk they are taking is far greater then a win can provide. I hope for Daniel’s sake he doesn’t get hurt worse, but just know if Brownie gets a chance to hit lock and load man. It really doesn’t matter who they put into the lineup however. The Canucks just don’t have the mental fortitude it takes to win. They didn’t last season nor will they this season.
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CupRun2012 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:21 pm
@Jeff_R, ‘Nucks are desperate and need something good…Daniel, if he’s fit enough, will make a difference. Let’s see if the KINGS have enough mental fortitude it takes to win–we haven’t in 45 years + we’ll need some lucky bounces + a way to counteract all the crap that the ‘Nucks will try to do tonight…it’s going to get ugly–especially if we get up a few goals early. GKG!
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mel Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
@Jeff_R,
Careful with what you’re saying against the Canucks as they’re not completely out yet until they lose in this series…Kharma does have a habit of biting back…just sayin’
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Just finish your checks and don’t pass up a chance to lay the body. Don’t look for the big hits just be physical so as to draw some retaliation from the other Canucks that will be looking to send a message I’m sure.
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I watched Daniel Sedin practice yesterday with very little contact. I can’t imagine how he is able to put himself into real game action without having taken hits. Maybe I’m missing something here but this seems crazy to me.
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Stuart Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), I had read that he’ll only be used on the PP… seems like a waste of a roster spot IMO but AV must be feeling very desperate right about now.
Atleast on the PP, he’ll hang out waiting for the back door pass (thinking of you @Dom, you’re the new Jim Morrison to me) and far far away from the crease and any contact.
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Steve Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
@Stuart, What happens if we don’t take any penalties?
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Stuart Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
@Steve, that would be the ultimate BACKFIRE! LOL
loskingpride Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
@Steve, We’re playing against Canada’s olympic diving team. We’re going to take penalties.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:00 pm
@Steve, What loskingpride said. If the Kings take no penalties, there will still be two or three dives called.
OneTimer Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
@Steve, Brilliant! Well done.
rogiesbackup Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
@Stuart, There are MANY people in Vancouver feel AV should get the AXE.
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joan fondell Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), He’ll get less minutes…and go out on the PP. He doesn’t want to unduly put himself in harm. But if anyone touches him….there will be mayhem from their players. Need to play smart…and QUick has to be ready. Let’s do it tonight. Bye bye Vancouver!
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I just don’t understand how Daniel Sedin can be pronounced 100% recovered by a doctor. A week ago he had a setback with his concussion symptoms and from all reports he’s had no contact in the one practice he attended. It’s his own fault if a legal hit puts him out for half of next season.
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mrbrett7 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
@kostamojen, EXACTLY!
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Stuart Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
@kostamojen, their doctor is Dr. Nick Riviera! “Hi every-body!”
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370455VinSD Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
@Stuart, Hi Dr. Nick!
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Lake Forest Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
@Stuart, good call!!!!
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Duckbasher Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
@Stuart, I think he must have the same doctor michael Jackson had.
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urborg1701 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
@kostamojen, Someone paid a doc off. There’s no way he’s ready. No way hell be a 100%. It’s either a ploy to play head games or he’s going to be useless. Either way I’m saying 3-1 Kings. Sweeeeeeeep!
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OneTimer Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
@urborg1701, Same score I was thinking.
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BFD.
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I’m just guessing, but I’d say he’s probably going to get less than 12 minutes TOI, with most of that coming on the PP.
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joan fondell Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
@EJ, exactly….which means their players will be diving all night to try to get a penalty called…to go on the PP.
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Dont you have to pass some medical tests before coming back from a head injury? seems like its just up to him.
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Steve Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
@Pesus, He has to pass a test. But a lot of concussion symptoms are detected through self-reporting.
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Can’t wait for tonight’s game, may have to stop by the Home Depot to see if the brooms are on sale.GKG
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:02 pm
@DannyBhoy, Just keep it hidden until after the game–we don’t need to read about how smug Kings fans are, shoving brooms in people’s faces before the deed is done.
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All I can do is shake my head in disgust. Career vrs. one game.
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Welcome to the lions den.
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Kenny44 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
@Lake Forest,
Hey Kings,
You are all lions. Take what’s yours!
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PRMan Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
@Lake Forest, Daniel in the lion’s den. Hopefully there’s no Angel to save him.
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Duncanz Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
@Lake Forest,
BASH ‘IM BAILEY !!!
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Hit him hard and hit him often!!!
If he can’t handle it, he should never have been on the ice. Don’t really care what happens to him at this point.
That goes for both of the twin sisters.
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ps
do it clean..like Brownie did!!!
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Absolutely? To me it kinda sounds like he is trying to blow some smoke..will see how absolute Vigneault feels!
If he does play, he at-least has to sit through the series ending hand shake
If he doesnt play, we already know how this works!
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keep your eye on Mikey….I’ll be expecting some of this explosive play tonight….great highlights from Flyer days…
http://letsgokings.com/f4/mike_richards-383320-15.html
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Real 7 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
@Real 7, this is better from youtube….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=5ws-5435ZFw
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Kings must crash the crease from the top of the slot or in from outside the cirle as shots are taken Cory Schneider gives up rebounds right up the middle.
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Brownie and Richards are the real twins. they will have to choose which Sedin they will light up!
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Smash the gingers!! GO KINGS GO!!!!
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I’m shocked that Daniel Sedin is going to take a chance playing tonight. One hit, (clean or not) could easily send him into retirement. I’m hoping it’s just a ploy from the Canuckleheads to try and get into the minds of the Kings players. Dumb move from a smart player. The Staples Center is going to rock !!
GO KINGS GO !!
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Duncanz Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
@Cory, …. just into next week would be good enough for me!
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The game will be called tightly..A slight check on Daniel might be a PP.
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toemas_sandstrom Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
@Vahe, Or a good clean hit will scramble Sedins brains and send the Vancouver goon squad into a frenzy. Good chance that will draw a ton of match penalties for the Nucks. The way I see it, it’s lose lose for them. An injured Daniel and a short bench…
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
@toemas_sandstrom, One thing the Kings don’t need is a shorter bench after this game.
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Adam Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:39 pm
@Vahe, This is definitely something to watch out for….let’s hope it doesn’t happen.
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Not sure why so many are egar to see Richardson in the line up.
Fact: Only two players in the regular season had a worse plus minus.
Fact: Last year 2nd worst plus/minus in regular season and team worst plus minus player with -4 in the playoffs.
Fact:The year before that he was a team worst -7 in the playoffs. Interesting that he did have a decent regular season plus/minus that year.
Lets just say I’m looking forward to Cliffords return or even Parse if he is ready. Parse has always been a plus player.
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Steve Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
@KC23, I agree that Clifford is a better choice than Richie. But Parse really blew it last year and has only shown glimmers of productivity.
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Stuart Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
@KC23, I think it’s because it’s either Ritchie or Westy… and nobody wants to go West, young man… except for me. I’d prefer Westy in there tonight.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
@Stuart, And Lokti. Not much is being said, but he looks ready to go any time.
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KDinUT Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:40 pm
@KC23, Parse is a career plus 18 in 73 regular season games – good kind to have around (though not the greatest of stats, plus is still better than minus).
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Michael J. Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
@KDinUT,
Most of that 73 games saw him skating with Raitis. Kid would blossom under DS.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
@Michael J., I was just thinking how productive Parse would be under Sutter if he got the chance and could catch a medical break.
KingsFanFTW Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
@KC23, i rather go with Richardson than Lokti….
But when Clifford is healthy and ready to go..He should take his spot back from Richardson….
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Steve Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:10 pm
@KC23, Don’t forget that Clifford was the Kings’ LEADING SCORER in the playoffs last year.
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SLIM Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
@Steve,
We are going to need every player…
WHEN we go deep into P.O….
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urborg1701 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
@KC23, That’s because parse has ever only played a handful of games for us lol. Unfortunate though but wasted potential.
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Saw this post on the TSN article about DSedin playing tonight. Thought it was funny and true…
“Glad Daniel Sedin is going to make it for the handshake tonight. All jokes a side…Keep him away from Brown, Richard, Green, King, Stoll, Lewis and Fraser. Those are the guys that finish their checks everytime”
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Luuuuuuuuuuc! Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
@toemas_sandstrom,
And maybe some love for Nolan too…
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
@toemas_sandstrom, that’s also something Penner’s actually been doing lately, when he’s in position.
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Can’t wait for tonight. Just got tickets for tonight!
GKG!!!!
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Duncanz Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
@JAYC, Congrats. “Make Some Noise” for me!
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I wonder how the refs will treat him. Will they be over protective and fast to call penalties for hits, etc?
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Michael J. Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
@Maury,
yes.
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I guess Daniel Sedin and Sidney Crosby don’t go to the same doctor? Maybe Sedin got his podiatrist to give him the clean bill of health..
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Steve Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
@SaveByCechmanek, You mean his OB/GYN.
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Lake Forest Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
@Steve, GENIUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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KC23 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
@SaveByCechmanek, Pretty sure it was his Gynecologist.
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Duckbasher Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
@SaveByCechmanek, He hired Michael Jackson’s doctor for his evaluation.
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Maybe D.Sedin is hoping for a “Willis Reed” moment. You know…limping onto the ice to pump up his team and fans? (But then again, why would be limping because of his concussion)
To maximize the effect of such theatrics, it woul be better to wait until he gets back on home ice for Game 5.. too bad for him and the city of Vancouver there will be no Game 5. GKG!
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colo king fan Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:37 pm
@Michael Brown,
It’s called pulling a Paul Pierce.. not getting stabbed, the other pulling a Paul Pierce.
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Mama said knock you out…
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hopefully he is rusty
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:10 pm
@Perro, My gut feeling is he’ll be playing with a headache (and not telling anyone) after the first shift.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
…and I want to make this clear…I think he’s a tough guy. A lot of people call divers sissies. I don’t see it that way. Divers are opportunists. He and his brother clearly know how to suck it up. Still, playing with a headache will probably limit his effectiveness just as much as not having played recently or skated very hard.
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I hope Brownie makes some more Swedish meatballs for dinner tonight. His game 3 recipe was delicious.
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My son, a huge Kings fan, took off today for the land of sand – Afghanistan. Not much ice there but he hopes to be able to follow the King on THEIR journey. Kinda mixed emotions for Mom and Dad but still looking forward to tonight.
Peace!
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Stuart Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
@Dave’s a Killer, make sure you thank you him for me!!! I hope he arrives back to you as you let him go, safe and sound!
GKG!
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kingszzz Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
@Dave’s a Killer, Please “Thank” him for my freedom.
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Shakes Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:53 pm
@Dave’s a Killer, thank your son for everything he’s doing for us, so that we can happily sit and watch our teams in its “battles” while he’s involved in the only real battle.
GKG!
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ILLEGALSTICK33 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
@Dave’s a Killer, Much respect to you and your family!
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Lake Forest Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
@Dave’s a Killer, Thank him from us fans, me, my wife and 3 daughters!
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tacomakingsfan Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
@Dave’s a Killer,
From one service member to another I wish him good luck over there. If he’s lucky he may be able to watch a game via AFN. Either that or he can access a stream online. GO Kings!!
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Luuuuuuuuuuc! Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
@Dave’s a Killer,
Good vibes to you and him, sir!!!
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
@Dave’s a Killer, I’m not a fan of how he’s being deployed, but I hope he comes back healthy and positive.
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Duncanz Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?,
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nykingfan Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
@Dave’s a Killer,
We all wish him well..many thanks!!
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OneTimer Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
@Dave’s a Killer,
As a fellow Kings fanatic… I thank you and your son.
As a fellow American… I thank you and your son.
And as a 9/11 family who lost his brother… I especially, thank you and your son.
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Forum Gold Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
@Dave’s a Killer, Thank You to your son for his service and God Bless the USA. GO KINGS GO!!!
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Cav Pilot Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
@Dave’s a Killer, Being a 21 year Army retiree myself, I thank him for his service.
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Michael Brown Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
@Dave’s a Killer, God bless him and all who help make this country safe for the rest of us.
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LA needs to get some good clean hard hits on Daniel on his 1st shift and the shift right after that..Get him thinking twice about going after the puck or in front of the net.
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All jokes aside, it’s actually quite fitting that both Mary Kate and Ashley will be on the ice to congratulate the Kings tonight…
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
@colo king fan, OH YEAH!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylQthy4YxlA
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We beat them twice this season with “both” healthy Sedin girls. As long as we bring it and not hold back, we have a great shot at the sweep.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
@Wonton28, I’m looking at 80/20 sweep 90/10 five games, 95/5 six.
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The Kings simply need to play solid two way hockey, finish tbeir checks and STORM the net! Looking for Kopi to have a monster impact tonight. GKG!!
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LOL… there’s no way Sedin plays. He’s not even in game shape.
Somehow I see Henrik switching jerseys and doing pregame interviews.
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urborg1701 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
@SoCalHoosier, Hahahaha neither of them will be on the ice at the same time lol. Henrik will actually have 40 mons of ice time and play like crap lol.
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rogiesbackup Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
@SoCalHoosier, LOL….good point.
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Interesting to note that no 8th seed has ever done better than winning in 6 against the 1st seed.
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Steve Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
@KC23, Also interesting to note is that Game 4 historically is the Kings worst (8 of 22). But they have already broken plenty of franchise records.
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Crash the net..Smash the Twins..Make the Defense nervous and this game should be ours..
If u let them win going back to Vancouver with 3 days off a bad thing,plus they will have hope and by hope they will play their best for those 3 games left….Will be too much for th eKings to handle…
Finish them off today The Kings will make up for the bad season by seeing them on to series 2…
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Duncanz Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
@KingsFanFTW,
What do you think of this winning streak?
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
@Duncanz, i think its great…Kings only had one game in this series best and that is game 1…
game 2&3 was Canucks games….but Game 3 was their A+ game…
Kings found way to beat them those games shows that they can win against this team
But if they give them hope and lose today’s game gives them them a chance on getting back to win this series still…Going back to their home plays isnt good news for the Kings…But that just me tho..
I hope they come out like they did in game 1…I think they should win it if they come out like they did in game 1…If the Canucks comes out like they have in game 3…The Kings might be in trouble….
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Itchy Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 4:48 pm
@KingsFanFTW,
Do you know what hope is?
The first step on the road to disappointment.
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Let’s go Kings! The Canucks are finished.
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I think tonights game is diff then game 3 w the same result, i dont see VAN dominatiom 2/3 of the game again
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I am typing this all the way over from Ontario Canada…….a loyal and passionate Kings fan for over 25 years……C’mon Kings….give the loyal fans in LA at Staples Center something they have never seen before…….
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nykingfan Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
@Yves,
How did it get here so quick?
kidding!
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Itchy Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
@nykingfan,
It was attached to one of Carter’s wrist shots
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Duncanz Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
@Yves, Je T’aime
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Carter is definitly a Jedi! I just hope he uses some of the force to start showing up on the score sheet. We will need him to contribute a lil more if we really want the cup.
GKG!…….And please protect your heads tonight!
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Let’s do this for Dick Clark..
(RIP)
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tellmeY Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:09 pm
@Duncanz, oh such memories….it so sad all these legends are going at the same time.
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Duncanz Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
@tellmeY, Some more than others, I have to say.
Davy Jones is another that will be missed!
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Itchy Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
@Duncanz,
#PrayForTomHanks
???
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Anxiety in full force today.
If they win this game with Daniel back, it could mean bad news for the Kings.
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Capt Jam Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
@FiG17,
In that they won’t close out the series at home?
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You want to win Don’t You?
Go Kings Go, just play hard hockey and stay out of the box we can do this!
Good Luck!
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Can’t wait for tonight!! I’m heading up from San Diego to catch the action. Its time to put on a clinic and shut them down for the offseason. GKG!!
PS. Luongoooo Luongoooo… oh wiat.. schneiderrrr…schneiderrrr
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urborg1701 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 3:12 pm
@SDKing, wait you’re in San Diego too? I thought I was the only Kings fan down here lol. I catch all the games I’m not at Staples for at my bar. Rosie ‘O Grady’s on 34th and Adams ave. in Normal Heights. You should join the few of us there.
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Itchy Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 4:53 pm
@urborg1701,
Aren’t you guys supposed to be Gulls fans? (I was stationed on 32nd street for 3+ years)
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GO KINGS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Danielle said (s)he was absolutely EXPECTING to play tonight….
A couple of weeks ago I was absolutely expecting to win the mega millions lottery.
We own this night. It is our destiny and we need to cut the drama and just play 60 minutes of hard, killer hockey. First three games showed us how to get er done….
Own the ice. Own the Staples center. Destroy the most hated team in Canada.
The hockey Gods and all of the hockey world (including all of Canada except for BC) is on our side.
GKG!!!!!
WE BELIEVE!!!!!!!
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COREY SCHNEIDER IN NET TONIGHT ACCORDING TO http://WWW.TSN.CA WOW no confidence in Luongo! GO KINGS!
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Darn! I was hoping to chant Luoooonnnnngo! Why is Vancouver screwing with me?
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:23 pm
@The Puck Stops Here,
As puck73 said, why not? I think it would be hilarious if our Kings crowd collectively still said Luooongoo! all night long, regardless. All it would take is a shot of him on the bench.
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The Puck Stops Here Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), HAHA! I’m down! I’ll try to get the stiffs in my section to chant with me!
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Duncanz Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 2:06 pm
@The Puck Stops Here,
Play our cards well and Luongo will be finishing the game anyway, at least – hopefully only adding to their backstopping balefulness!
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It’ll be interesting to see what all of these self-inflicted mind games have on VAN.
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I have often said that it is far better to beat another team when they are at their best. With both Sedins in the game, Vancouver fans won’t be able to come back and say they weren’t full strength when the Kings buried them! 60 minutes tonight guys! Play the LA Kings game, and we’ll be alright! GO KINGS GO!!!
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kingszzz Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
@The Puck Stops Here, Oh, they’ll still complain. “Just think if we had him the whole series!!!”
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OneTimer Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
@kingszzz,
Between Cliffy and Gagne… we’ll call it (almost) even.
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I volunteer to bring bibs for the following players
Brown
Greene
Mitchell
Richards
Stoll
Fraser
King
Nolan
I KNOW they’re all drooling to hit the Ginger Sisters…:)
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I hope the dude with the shirt Sedin Twins, Two Girls No Cup” is there again tonight. That was awesome seeing him behind their bench all game last sunday. GKG Finish Them Tonight.
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urborg1701 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
@FinishThem, I have the same shirt hahaha I was wearing it to the game as well. buuuuuuut I wasnt televised lol
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Not surprised Daniel is playing. A little surprised Luongo isn’t playing. Didn’t think he did that bad in his two games. Must suck having a $7 mil goalie sitting the bench in the biggest game of the year. Wow. Changes coming??
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He is playing but how good will he be. It will give them an emotional lift and also help their power play. The truth is that the Kings must match their intensity and play good defense. The pressure is on them and the Kings need to show that they can finish them.
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I’d like to know why there’s all this international attention focused on Daniel Sedin being back in the lineup, it’s all over nhl.com, and not ONE WORD about the Kings getting Richardson back. Come on!
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Scott Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 2:54 pm
@Mel Powell, The difference between 1st line allstar who has scored over 80pts and a 4th line player who has scored about 20.
We all love Richardson much more than Debra Sedin… but Debby is the bigger name in the NHL.
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urborg1701 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
@Mel Powell, I want to know why this is a bigger story than the 8th seed being up 3-0 on the first?
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Mel Powell Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
@Mel Powell, I guess I want to know why I didn’t just include the laugh track with this post…
Anyone think I was serious?
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Hit them hard but for the love of God don’t leave your feet. I would love to see our Kings end the Canucks’ season tonight – the sooner their idiot fans shut their mouths, the better. GKG!
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Just a dumb move by VAN. Best case scenerio they win the series (only 3 teams have ever done it in NHL’s best of 7 history) worst case scenerio is D Sedin gets hit again (even legally) and his career is over because he wasn’t healed (much more likely). Why you would want to risk a player who has scored over 80 points a couple of times is beyond me.
Straight up dumb for him to play.
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