The Kings have wrapped up their morning skate. Brad Richardson again pronounced himself ready to play, and presumably will replace Andrei Loktionov on the fourth line. Kyle Clifford is on the ice for some post-practice conditioning skating, along with Scott Parse, with both wearing red no-contact jerseys. More notes and quotes to come.
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GO KINGS GO! Finish them!!!
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Shuchuk Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 10:46 am
@Sebastian, play smart, clean, and HARD. stick to the plan. WIN. GO KINGS!!!!
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vplaza Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 10:48 am
@Sebastian,
End it tonight! GKG!
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spidey35 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 10:55 am
@Sebastian, Let’s go boys. Hsve fun and end this tonight!!!!
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spidey35 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:09 am
@spidey35, Have fun
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colo king fan Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:49 am
@Sebastian,
and then Brown reaches into Kesler’s chest and pulls out his still beating heart… FATALITY…
On a related (Mortal Kombat) note: Sweep = Flawless Victory
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King$ Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
@Sebastian,
The GingerJesus is in net tonight, i.e. Schneider (for those of you not familiar with the “non-PC” nickname Vancouverites have given their back-up goalie)
Gonna be another close game!
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Playing for history!
GO KINGS!
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Nice to see Cliffy on the ice, goin to the game tonight its going to be nuts!!
Kings need to play their best game tonight and Brad should be a big help with
getting 4 lines involved.
GKG
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Good to hear about Cliffy!!!
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saw this on the vancouversun from a vancouverite:
FYI: I’ve lived in Vancouver for almost 20 years. I don’t hate the Canucks – just not a fan. so I’m not biased. I follow players more than teams. I am a huge team Canada fan, so I like teams with a lot of Canadian content, skill and grit. Which unfortunately does NOT describe the current Canuck team. I did like them way back in late 90′s. Will become a fan again when over-rated whiner, puck hog and Canadian hater Ryan Kesler is no longer on the team. Wouldn’t complain if they moved Luongo and his giant ego either. As far as Sedin’s. great people…not my kind of player.
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GREG Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:14 pm
@Stuart, Canadian hockey was a second best, is a second best and always be a second best to RUSSIAN hockey. There have you seen skill in Canadian hockey? Chip shot after chip shot. Have you seen ’72 series between Canada and Soviets? Do I have to say anything else?
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Stuart Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
@GREG, only that, that series was 40 years ago…
too each his own, though.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:21 pm
@GREG, Uh…… Am I mistaken about who won that series?
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It’s gotta absolutely kill a guy like Cliffy to have wear that red jersey. Glad to hear he’s finally turning the corner.
Let’s go for the throat, boys!
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good news about cliffy!! Let’s go Kings!!!!! can’t wait til 7
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Kyle Clifford skating, doing drills… http://youtu.be/g7bxOIs8EHs
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vinny Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 10:53 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), you da man!
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apol21 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:04 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), awesome
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mrbrett7 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:34 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Nice work! That’s a great sign that he’s not just out there floating around, but rather skating hard.
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hey everyone, Bob Miller will be sitting next to me on my couch doing a personal play-by-play of tonight’s game. I got a box of red sharpies for Foxie to diagram plays on my 50″ Plasma. Feel free to drop by, say around 6:45?
GO KINGS!!!
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Michael J. Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 10:52 am
@Shuchuk,
Get some extra-large screen covers, like for the iphone. When Foxy is done with one you can just tear it off and have another ready.
Whats your address???
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Stuart Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 10:53 am
@Shuchuk, will there be beer there?
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Duncanz Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 10:57 am
@Stuart, Aha! Your addled, pickled mind read mine!
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Jeff_R Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:20 am
@Duncanz, Hey don’t use my Lexicon on other people. Just where did you get the term “PICKLED” from.
Jeff_R Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 10:59 am
@Stuart, What about Pie?
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Jeff_R Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:06 am
@Jeff_R, and Punch? Got to have Punch and Pie!!!!
Duncanz Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:18 am
@Jeff_R, He said, “Bob Miller”, not “Bar Mitzvah” !
Duncanz Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 10:56 am
@Shuchuk, Alright!!
I’m going to have a look at the Greyhound schedule, here!
Meantime, do you have a supply of cold PBRs over at your house, by any chance?
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Shuchuk Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:41 am
@Duncanz, I’ve got about 12 cold PBRs left over from coachella. but the top shelf stuff (Stone, Sierra Nevada, Dogfishhead, Hitachino Nest) is, well, on the top shelf of the fridge
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Stagger Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 10:58 am
@Shuchuk, Will Bob sing during intermissions?
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Sebastian Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 10:59 am
@Shuchuk, hahah “LIVE…from Schuchuk’s living room…well hi everybody, Bob Miller along with Jim Fox”
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vinny Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:04 am
@Sebastian, lol nice, i always find myself saying well hi bob
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Duncanz Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:14 am
@vinny, I can virtually see you doing it!
Belexes Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:11 am
@Shuchuk,
Heidi will be at my place watching the game. Anybody interested could swing on……um, never mind. Move along, nothing to see here.
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Shuchuk Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:39 am
@Belexes, I’ve been wondering where she’s been all this time. good work, pal!
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colo king fan Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:28 am
@Shuchuk,
that would be an awesome promotion/contest… have bob & jim do a game live from your living room… id kill for that.
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wish i could watch the game, but i dont get the nbc sports network at work. i’ll root in spirit and watch it when i get home…GKG
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Shouldn’t Miller and Foxy be out there conditioning since they’re also not playing tonight?
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I don’t have NBC Sports in my channel package. Does anybody know of a hockey friendly sports bar in the Santa Monica/West LA area?
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freakshow Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 10:56 am
@LB, do what i did and ad the sports package for only 6 bucks prorated. Small price to pay to watch the kings make history!
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LB Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:05 am
@freakshow, I’ll look into it, since the 2nd round and on games will only be on NBC Sports.
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Weasel Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 10:56 am
@LB,
Iused to live in that area — the SF Saloon of Pico just past the T-intersection with Gateway used to be a great sports pub. I would think they would still be a good choice.
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responsible D Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:36 am
@Weasel,
SF Saloon will have it, I’ve watched a few of the games there recently. Great burgers and wings. Cues on Wilshire near Barrington has dozens of screens and will surely have it as well.
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Jeff_R Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:00 am
@LB, Hooters shows the games….
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Duncanz Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:05 am
@Jeff_R, That’ not all …
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Jeff_R Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:15 am
@Duncanz, He asked for West LA and Santa Monica. Only one I know there, as I live in West LA/Santa Monica is Hooters. Although the Kings had a Watch Party last year or 2 years ago at the Restaurant South so they might show the game also.
Duncanz Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:20 am
@Duncanz, I meant, that’s not all they show …
Jeff_R Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:30 am
@Duncanz, AHHHHH!!!!! Boing!!! My mind hasn’t woke up completely yet.
Sebastian Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:01 am
@LB, drive to downtown LA, watch the game at the Penalty box in ESPN zone with a ton of other Kings fans.
http://kings.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=74862
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Sebastian Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:07 am
@Sebastian, scratch that! the Penalty box is CLOSED tonight for some stupid reason. lame!
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Real 7 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:44 am
@Sebastian, but who the heck is Tanner?
Jeff_R Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:18 am
@LB, Get Directv and you won’t have to worry about it. jrosene28@gmail.com if interested.
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Rich.
The Term “Game Time Decision”, At what time before the game must the call be made? 30 mins?
The teams submit who is playing on cards to the Ref’s? Not sure how this process works. Thanks
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Jeff_R Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:02 am
@OnTheFly, I believe game cards are given after the warm ups.
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OnTheFly Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:34 am
@Jeff_R,
Thanks didnt know that.
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Glad to hear about clifford. Hope the kings get the sweep today, there is no reason to take it back to vancouver. Big game tonight can’t wait Go Kings!!
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No mercy, sweep the leg!!!!
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Weasel Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 10:57 am
@BigMikeonD,
No no no, that guy ended up losing. Throw ‘em the heater Ricky!
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While Clifford remains sequestered doing drills with Kompon, Scott Parse has decidedly increased his level of participation: http://youtu.be/Hqi53Kyzo48
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Jeff_R Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:05 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Maybe Parse can join the Kings in the 2nd round. Win tonight and the Kings will have over a week of rest and healing, so possibly Parse could return then. Clifford should be better by then also.
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vinny Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:07 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), interesting
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KDinUT Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:18 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Looks like he is skating well – I still say give him a 1 year 2-way deal and let’s see what he can bring. He has shown he can play when he has functioning hips.
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mrbrett7 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:37 am
@KDinUT, I agree with this.
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Michael J. Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:59 am
@KDinUT,
Too bad hips play a significant role in the functionality of a hockey player. I really like Parse and believe that he can add a lot to the Kings under DS, rather than whatever TM was trying to make him do…
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KDinUT Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
@Michael J., Like a lot others, held back by TM’s system, but learning how to play D under TM has helped get us where we are today, too. Whatever happens I wish Parse the best, though it would be nice to see him pot 25 or 30 in one season – which I think he’s capable of from what little I’ve seen – wearing the crown.
ross ladrillo Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
@KDinUT, functioning hips? not on Parse. we need LWs, but Parse has never stayed healthy.
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letswinthecup2012 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:36 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
wow, i didn’t realize he was able to skate so well.. good to see. hopefully he keeps up the progress..
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FabKings Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:48 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Scott who???
Go KINGS Go!!
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Michael J. Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:51 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
Thanks for the scooter update.
He just may be ready in a couple of weeks should the Kings need him.
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KC23 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:59 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Interesting indeed. Had no idea he was that far along.
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GAME DAY BABY! LETS DO THIS!!!!!!!!!
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I want to sing along with 18,000 of my closest friends, na na na na, hey hey hey, GOODBYE!
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Rich- Since you mentioned Parse what’s up w/ Gagne? Haven’t heard anything in a while it seems. Just curious if “knock on wood” in later rounds either Parse or Gagne would ever be options for Sutter.
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FiG17 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:57 am
@JB,
I think he’s said before that if there’s any news, he’d tell us. If he’s not saying anything, probably means there’s nothing to say, unfortunately.
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KC23 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
@JB, He isn’t practising which pretty much sums it up.
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Everyone here will appreciate the following:
Wednesday’s ToDo:
-Work
-Pregame Dinner at LA Live
-Enjoy Game 4 with wife and 5yr old daughter from the 2nd row
-From Staples head immediately to the hospital to deliver our 4th child at midnight
Upon review my priorities are perfect! See you all tonight!
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vinny Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:08 am
@Andrew, haha nice man congrats
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Duncanz Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:10 am
@Andrew, Don’t blame The Kings if the excitement brings on the contractions early!
That would be a pity, wouldn’t it?
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Andrew Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:23 am
@Duncanz, This is EXACTLY what I’m counting on. I need her contracting when we go to the hospital.
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colo king fan Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:32 am
@Duncanz,
earlier in the year this would never have been an issue…
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Sebastian Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:11 am
@Andrew, hahaha, wow! not hoping this will happen to you… but it would be pretty cool for a kid to be able to say he/she was born at Staples Center the night the Kings eliminated the Canucks!
“ive been a fan for this long”
“oh yeah, well i was born at Staples center!”
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Andrew Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:24 am
@Sebastian, I have thought about this. Too bad Staples isn’t like Disneyland and would give my kid a lifetime pass for being born at the game.
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twnclick Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:12 am
@Andrew, hope it’s a boy to top off the historic night
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Andrew Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
@twnclick, historic night yes…boy, no. This will be girl #3.
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Belexes Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:19 am
@Andrew,
possible baby names:
Sweep
Advance
Euphoria
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Duncanz Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:25 am
@Belexes, ….. Danny/Henry if they gave twins ..
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7milforhickey Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:28 am
@Belexes, advance? almost as bad as lance
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twnclick Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:33 am
@Belexes, If it’s a boy I suggest Dustin in respect to the hat trick he’ll get tonight.
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colo king fan Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:39 am
@Belexes,
uhh… Stanley.
no wait, name him Lord Stanley. Yeah. That has a ring to it.
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Stuart Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:21 am
@Andrew, lets hope for no quadruple OT!!!
congrats man, hopefully the bairn comes out smoothly!
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Andrew Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:26 am
@Stuart, Dammit Stuart…I hadn’t thought about OT. NO OT…just a 5-0 regulation win.
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Stuart Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:29 am
@Andrew, imagine having to leave in the middle of the 2nd OT??? decisions, decisions!!! I know they have a first aid center in Staples…might be time to test out its possibilities!
quick story, yesterday mife wife and went to have an ultrasound done and the Dr and I were bs’ing about rushing out for late night craving or whatnot, and I said “excpet for the other night, she had to go to marie calendars to get what she wanted because the king game was on…” he laughed so hard and said he got that one becuase he too was a kings fan!!!
GKG!!
Jeff_R Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:35 am
@Andrew, Yea well babies have been born outside hospitals in worst places before. I am sure out of 18,300 people that one is a Doctor. Of course there is first aid. Be cool if baby came at Staples Center during a Kings playoff game. He/She can say I been a fan since I was born.
Stuart Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:40 am
@Jeff_R, then the baby’s middle name would HAVE TO BE Porphyrogenita/o (depending on whether it’s a girl or a boy)!!!
mrbrett7 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:38 am
@Andrew, oh boy…will your wife take on a 2nd husband?
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Belexes Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:42 am
@mrbrett7, @Andrew,
Without a doubt, this woman is the total package.
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Duncanz Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:45 am
@Belexes, If only she were a cable TV service …
Andrew Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
@mrbrett7, only if husband #2 wants more kids.
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colo king fan Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:45 am
@Andrew,
I heard when Kesler was born his mom barely pushed but he came flying out… after landing on the floor he immediately looked up at the doctor as if waiting for a call..
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Lake Forest Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
@Andrew, Congrats man! you know they have doctors at Staples Center.
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Lake Forest Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
@Lake Forest, To add, after my last daughter was born JQ had 3 shut outs……
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Michael J. Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
@Andrew,
So, your expecting little Anze to arrive just in time for you to get back to work tomorrow morning
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This team is ready to make a good run for several reasons:
1. Quick is in top form and of course has been all season.
2. Kopi and Brown have matured into great players.
3.Richards has given this team a playoff mentality of confidence and provided true on ice leadership by his hard_nosed play.
4. Sutter has these guys beleiving in themselves and each other.
5. The team has some playoff experience and know better what to expect.
I am sure there are more good resons to beleive in this team. Lets hope it continues for 13 more wins. GO KINGS GO1
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Calgary locals: I do believe I’m heading to the Regal Beagle on 14th to watch the PIT/PHI game, then the Kings game.
Getting lots of thumbs up as I walk around downtown with my jersey on today. Saw one van with his jersey on while getting lunch, he said good luck…i politely said the same.
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OnTheFly Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:40 am
@Newf,
I would have just said Thank you…and smiled
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Rich
I always enjoy your view from, before the out of town games.I have wanted to ask you all year if we can do a view from LA for the playoffs.I wanted to ask you last game and but i can be superstitious about change sometimes.Since i am out of state i was wondering if you could do a view from LA for all us out of states fans.Either way thanks Rich.
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Duncanz Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:33 am
@paul03,
This subject has come up before and I have addressed the issue, and will do again for the final time.
The reason it is impossible for Rich to do this is that Cowell and Schwarzenegger have copyright protection on their mansion roofs!
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paul03 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:56 am
@Duncanz, Thanks for the reply.My memory is not the best hope i remember next time i think about it.
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Duncanz Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
@paul03, It’s not your fault. Sometimes I just pick up the slack for the boss.
We need to warned the canucks sometimes the Canucks likes to fight the Kings and injured is completely wrong if the canucks fight and injured the kings again from the game and playing the game again and again the canucks will must pay for this if Canucks will not listen to my comments the Canucks will respect the Kings and that happens if the Kings sweep the canucks the Canucks will not fight if the 3rd period is over thats my point
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Stuart Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
@Adam M, all of your base are belong to us!!!!
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Go Kings Go!
Lets wrap this up, and: “You Want To Win Don’t you?
Hurray! Clifford big red is back on the ice, yea baby!
Go Kings Go!
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Did anyone catch the classy piece NHL Network did comparing the Dustin Brown hit and the Raffe Torres hit. It showed Dustin as a leader with respect for the toughness of the game but doing so in a manner that respects the safety of the game and then pointed out how cheap and dirty the Torres hit was no matter how you looked at it.
Was pretty cool to see The Captain being held high as a real example of how the game should be played. All Class Dustin, All Class!
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mrbrett7 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:39 am
@Peter, I’m at work, so no. NHL Network? I’m going to have to try to find that…that’s a great compliment if you ask me.
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FabKings Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:51 am
@Peter, I saw it. And yes I was proud and glad for Brown, he deserves it, he’s never been a dirty player, just a hard player. I hope that wake up call a couple months ago around trade time will keep pushing him to be the beat game in, game out. Lead by example Captain!!
Go KINGS Go!
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Chris_M Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
@mrbrett7, That segment from the NHL Network is up on NHL.com – http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=628445
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I hope for an early goal to futher deflate the Canucks and their hopes of winning the cup.Whatever don’t make it easy for them.
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wish the Kings all the best for the Sweep….little update on Kings 1st round pick Christopher Gibson , the No8 ranked Chicoutimi Sags just Upset the No2 Ranked Cats from Shawinigan in the QMJHL, Gibson was the 1st star in their biggest game of the year, a Game 7 in a Sold Out Centre Bionest in Shawinigan, next up Final Four against the No1 team in the Country the St-John Sea-Dogs coached by old Red-Wing Gerard Gallant.
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For those who do not have NBC Sports Network. Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ has it!:D
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Niko Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
@AlexPiw,
Nice, in Brea? Just moved to Fullerton and have yet to find solid Kings bar close by.
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Stuart Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
@Niko, not much Kings love in Fullerton. I live in Ahaheim, so let me know what you find!
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Thegreatone Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
@Stuart,
Hey Stuart, the Hooters in Anaheim will show Kings games and quite a few Kings fans go there. I was there last Friday when the Kings won game 2 and the place was pretty noisy. It is the one right across from Honda Center.
Stuart Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
@Thegreatone, did they have the volume up???? If so, I might make it over there.
Thergreatone Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 6:02 pm
@Stuart,
They did not that night, but if you ask them to turn it up they usually will. One of the managers over there is a Kings fan and he says a lot of nights there are more Kings fans then Ducks fans. Even when they are playing each other at Honda Center. It’s pretty funny.
Schnieder is starter?
What doeshtis mean for Luongo come summer time?
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Perro Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:55 am
@Perro, haha does this.
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Shuchuk Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:56 am
@Perro, contractural amnesty
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Crawford in goal and D.Sedin will be a game time decision
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spidey35 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
@spidey35, Sorry, I meant Schneider in goal…..that’s what I get for doing work at the same time that I’m trying to get my Kings fix.
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Is Clifford’s red jersey there to remind the other players not to hit him during practice, or to remind him (if he glances down) not to hit the other players?
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Being a Kings fan since the 70′s has always been a pride thing almost like being a chicago cubs fan, fan no matter what. I’ve wore my Kings jerseys all over the world. When in London I stuck out like a sore thumb and most didn’t even know who are what it was all about. After tonight the whole world will know who the kings are. The team that swept a presidents trophy winner in 4.
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Apparently, Canucks reporters just told TSN Radio that Sedin will play tonight. I expect him to play.
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Stuart Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
@OttoKing, but which one??
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spidey35 Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
@OttoKing, At first I was against him playing, mainly for his health and well being, but now, I hope he does play. I know what kind of player he is, but is he really going to be that much of a factor when he hasn’t been doing anything for the last six weeks? I think he will hurt his team more than help.
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Stuart Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
@spidey35, I read somewhere that if he played it would be in a very limited role, like only PP time…
AV must be very desperate if he thinks he should burn a roster spot to insert a specialist into it…
I hope the Kings take minimal penalties and even catch him with his head down… but he likes to play outside the crease, so he should be safe enough.
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Jeff_R Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
@OttoKing, I think they are nuts to play Daniel in tonight’s game. I think if he is available to play they should wait until game 7 if there is one.
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Is there any Gagne updates?
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Rich Hammond Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:11 pm
No.
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king_pookey Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:11 pm
@Rich Hammond, =[
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Michael J. Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
@Rich Hammond,
We’ll assume that your answer is not a direct quote from DL
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Why would they risk letting this guy play?
“I haven’t been able to work out and my shape is probably about as slow as it’s been in five years,” Sedin said. “I really wanted to be back for the playoffs, but my main concern was getting back to 100 per cent. It’s probably been the toughest time mentally that I’ve been through. I’m just happy to be back.”
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I just took this comment 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.”
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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Adam Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
@TheAcaciaStrain, Wow – are you kidding me? This is ridiculous. PLEASE Kings, sweep these Canucks and send them golfing early!
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Good to hear that Clifford has started skating again. The Kings 4th line has not been nearly as effective since he went down. Hopefully Richardson returning helps bring back some energy.
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I expect the Canucks to come out fast tonight playing desparate hockey. If the Kings can weather the initial storm and score first, the Canucks might just start believing they can’t beat this Kings team and give up. Let’s Go Kings. Let’s finish this sweep tonight and make history.
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thanks Paul Armbruster for setting up the you tube clip of Cliffy.
I’m sure Kyle is chopping at the bit to play. This is not his character to sit out ever………..better that he gets well though for sure. He has a long career to protect not just tonight.
And the Kings are going to kick some sorry Canuck *ss.
All good and if I haven’t said it lately coming from a Canadian, “thanks LA for beating up on the Canucks”.
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Harty Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
@Harty, oh ya, ATTENTION VANCOUVER……warm up the barrels and get the wood ready. Tonight’s the night for a barrel burning good time.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
@Harty,
You’re welcome!
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