Start-time uncertainty `beyond frustrating’

Game 5 between the Kings and the Vancouver Canucks will be played Sunday. That much is known. What time? Nobody knows. The reason, mostly, is television. There could be as many as four playoff games on Sunday — including Boston-Washington, Pittsburgh-Philadelphia and Nashville-Detroit — or it’s also possible that the Kings and Canucks could be playing the day’s only game, if those other series end before Sunday. None of the potential Sunday games have start times scheduled yet

That is frustrating for Darryl Sutter, who said today, with dripping sarcasm, “It’s only the Stanley Cup playoffs, and it’s only Game 5, but we don’t know what time we’re playing Sunday? We have to travel and set practice plans. I hope it’s not interfering with anything else.’’

The uncertain start time doesn’t bother the Canucks so much. They’re sitting at home waiting for the game, so whether it’s an afternoon or evening start, it makes little impact. The Kings, however, have to determine whether it’s better for them to practice Saturday morning in El Segundo and then fly to Vancouver, or perhaps fly on Friday (in the event of an afternoon start on Sunday). That left Sutter jokingly seeking assistance from media members…

SUTTER: “If you guys find out (the start time), tell me. That’s beyond frustrating. I know it’s only a two-hour flight to Vancouver, but say we were going to St. Louis or Detroit, and we still don’t know? And you’re two time zones away? What’s hard about (determining a start time)? I understand there’s TV and all that stuff. It does affect. It doesn’t necessarily affect that day, but it certainly affects the team that’s traveling. … I’m going to assume it has something to do with the two Canadian teams, with Ottawa and with the center of the universe [Vancouver] does. … It’s like getting a horse ready to run on Sunday. He’s got to do things right on Saturday.’’

Incidentally, the reason for the three-day break between games is because Coldplay is at Rogers Arena on Friday and Saturday.

275 Comments

  1. Laura says:

    No day game please! We typically don’t play that well. I love DS!! He’s the best!! Sunday does seem like FOREVER away!!

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    QUICKsilver Reply:

    @Laura, Doughty, don’t get cute.

    And yes! I’ll be at the Festival of Books during the day. Please wait til at least 5 pm!

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    Shakes Reply:

    @QUICKsilver, A Book Festival? What is that – did a library hire a mariachi band to perform ?

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    DlParker Reply:

    @Laura, Exactly the Kings record in day games is something like 0-20

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    mash-ola Reply:

    @Laura, LOL!

    Personally, I think the Kings/Canucks game will be at 7pm (but don’t know if it will be FSW or NBC-Sports Net. The BOS/WAS will probably be the early game (noon PST), then if there is a PIT/PHI or NAS/DET game, that will be in the late afternoon, and then the LAK/VAN game at 7pm.

    Dunno.. can’t do anything about it… just sit and wait… patiently…biting on nails… etc.

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  2. Jack says:

    No matter what time they play….can you guys practice clearing the puck out of your defensive zone?? Thats painful to watch how many free moments they have in our zone..

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    Croz Reply:

    @Jack, +1. They can’t pass it out so maybe someone could try skating it out for a change?

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    luc20rules Reply:

    @Croz, That oddly was one of the problems. As Kings players attempted to skate the puck out of the zone, they were consistantly back checked off the puck from behind. It was a very odd game particularly in the Dzone.
    Boy it was really smart to book Coldplay right in the middle of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
    Maybe Rogers Arena management figured the Kings would sweep the Canucks.

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    waterndirt Reply:

    @Jack, Yes it was hard to watch… regardless of the loss. Just couldn’t figure out what they were doing.

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  3. Sammuch says:

    How to beat the Sedians? Easy, 2nd line needs to put some points on the score sheet…!

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    COUS Reply:

    @Sammuch, …or just punch a Ginger in the face.

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    Kissmyblarneystones Reply:

    @COUS,

    My prefered method.

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    LVKINGS88 Reply:

    @Kissmyblarneystones, I AGREE.

    FKA PakiFro Reply:

    @COUS,

    I’m gonna say elbow…Those don’t get punished like punches do.

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    DiggerRocket Reply:

    @FKA PakiFro, Especially the way Daniella elbowed Brown in the nose… that would be fun to see him return the favor… and not get a penalty either. Wait, I forgot, it’s Vancouver… we’ll get a penalty.

  4. Gevo says:

    Screw you coldplay!!

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    thedash Reply:

    @Gevo,

    Indeed. Though, I am looking forward to seeing them play in Hollywood in May =)

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    DirtWeeaZle Reply:

    @Gevo, Have a feeling the ice will be sticky from beer and the arena will smell like pot on game nite.

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    Elijah Reply:

    @Gevo, You know how I know Vancouver is gay? cuz they listen to Coldplay.

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    vinny Reply:

    @Elijah, lmao

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    EJ Reply:

    @Elijah, inappropriate.

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    Stuart Reply:

    @EJ, it’s inappropriate to say that they are happily excited : merry?

  5. RobBordson says:

    Please also practice passing.

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    fsd1 Reply:

    @RobBordson, of course, not that they dont do that every freaking practice.

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    Stuart Reply:

    @fsd1, super surly this morning?

    by the looks of all the tape-to-tapes they manage, I don’t think it goes without saying that they practice some of the fundamentals at every practice…

    sheesh man.

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    fsd1 Reply:

    @Stuart, just surly, nothing super about it, silly statements that are obvious make me more so….

    Stuart Reply:

    @fds1, LOL… you’re right, there is never anything super about it. too much time between games makes me coo-coo for cocoa puffs.

  6. klong says:

    I think winning game 4 would have solved this issue

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    NoDoughty Reply:

    @klong, LMAO

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    InTheCrease Reply:

    @klong, Yeah, really. Sutter only has himself to blame…

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  7. SLIM says:

    When you try your best, but you don’t succeed
    When you get what you want, but not what you need
    When you feel so tired, but you can’t sleep
    Stuck in reverse….
    Take this series out of reverse….
    And go on to win the Cup…

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    Shakes Reply:

    @SLIM, Hopefully after the game I’ll be singing “Look at our stars, see how they shine for meeee…”

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  8. klong says:

    Funny, and here I thought the unkown start time was Doughty’s fault.

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    SLIM Reply:

    @klong,
    Good one..

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    QUICKsilver Reply:

    @SLIM, his agent is in negotiations for the start time of 7 million

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  9. Sammuch says:

    The three stars on the kings so far…

    1) Mr Quick
    2) Brown
    3) Kopi

    The 3 players that need to improve.

    1) Penner – LOL
    2) Carter – goals
    3) Richard – focus & pts

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    COUS Reply:

    @Sammuch, Penner is and has been a skating pay check out there. I just want to throw something when I see this guys effort on the ice.

    On the flip side, Brown has done everything in his power to lift the team to new heights. He certainlk has a lot of pride in the “C” he wears and the Crown he bears.

    For the love of pete, Penner, it’s the plsyoffs…play with some emotion.

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    Michael J. Reply:

    @COUS,

    You must have missed the first two games where he was one of the best players out there.

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    Forum gold Reply:

    @Michael J., Not last night. GO KINGS GO!!!

    What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:

    @Michael J., You’re right. Penner, Carter and Richards were some of the best players in the first couple games. It’s unfair to single them out in a “so far” analysis.

    Krusher Reply:

    @COUS, I agree about Penner playing well in Vancouver. Thinking about it I couldn’t help but conclude that being away from LA and the pain and mess of his divorce is helpful. You can definitely see a change in his game and his intensity away from home. Not an excuse because he is a very well paid professional, but the reality of life does take a toll. I too, scream and moan at his lethargic, half-hearted effort on the ice and have been doing so all season long. I can’t wait for him to be an ex-King, just trying to put two and two together.

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    HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration Reply:

    @Sammuch, Don’t forget the $7 million dollar man who hasn’t been worth two-bits todate.

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    HoosierKingFan Reply:

    @HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration, like I told everyone Jack Johnson was our best defensive player and they trade him. I said trade Doughty he couldnt hold JJohnson jock strap.

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    Yelvis111 Reply:

    @HoosierKingFan, NO.

    GKG

    luc20rules Reply:

    @Sammuch, It would please me if Richards stopped trying to play goalie. Quick is hot there is no need to wave the 1″ wide shaft of your stick and change the direction of the shot THAT IS HOW YOU TRY TO SCORE NOT DEFEND! Then there was the game 2 bat the puck down with your hand right into the Canuck players wheel house for a goal.

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    vplaza Reply:

    @Sammuch,

    How about Justin Williams? He was just painful to watch last night.

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    Krusher Reply:

    @vplaza, Agreed. Justin cannot stick handle. Plain and simple, he can grind in the corner, he can even pass and shoot in the offensive zone, but moving north south with the puck is a dangerous proposition at this point.

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  10. aKinginVancouver says:

    Rich, just tell the Kings to fly up early and hang out with me until a start time is determined!!!

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    harmanVanKingsfan Reply:

    @aKinginVancouver, I will join you too I ll make the trip from Abbotsford lol go kings go

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  11. T.J. says:

    It will start when Daniel Sedin is most healthy. That’s the whole reason for the 3-day layoff isn’t it? Give Daniel more time? I think so.

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    HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration Reply:

    @T.J., All the other teams are playing every other day.

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  12. rtana says:

    Lets just hope it ends at game 5. Can’t keep giving them chances to come back in the series.

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  13. SLIM says:

    The way the Yotes are playing….
    Has nothing to do with Bettman…
    They are playing solid hockey…
    Except the hit man Torres..

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    Jeff_R Reply:

    @SLIM, Towes just scored to make it 2-1. Under 10 minutes to go and possibly a 4th OT.

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    SLIM Reply:

    @Jeff_R,
    It was Morrison that scored..

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    Jeff_R Reply:

    @SLIM, Stupid ESPN. Said it was Towes. Was watching the end of the Caps/Bruins so didn’t see it live. PP Hawks now.

    Duncanz Reply:

    @Jeff_R, incidentally, if you were to check, ‘Towes’ has never scored a goal in the NHL!
    “It’s a fact!”
    [laughs]

  14. jimrad says:

    I don’t care what time the game is – just win

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  15. SLIM says:

    Another Clockgate at the Capitals Rink..

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    Jeff_R Reply:

    @SLIM, Not even extra time could they get one passed Holtby.

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    SLIM Reply:

    @Jeff_R,
    Great story..That Holtby guy..

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    Jeff_R Reply:

    @SLIM, Keeps it up, Caps found there #1.

    Duncanz Reply:

    @SLIM, Bugger ME !

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    Kissmyblarneystones Reply:

    @Duncanz,

    Bugger You!?! My God, Man, That’s illegal in some places.

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    What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:

    @SLIM, The clock paused during the game before the Kings played last night too…I made a comment in the blog. If it was on my DVR, I would have put it on youtube. These things happen all the time and they made a big deal about it in one game because it happened in the last few seconds. (This time I think it was about 40 seconds left.)

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    skooma Reply:

    @SLIM, I guess that means the rules don’t apply to them anymore and everyone has carte blanche to cheat and harm them.

    The discussion amongst other team’s fan after Clowe played from the bench was infuriating. The timekeeper isn’t even employed by the team or Staples!

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  16. Jeff_R says:

    44 saves by Holtby and Caps win 2-1 over Bruins. Series now tied at 2 heading back to Boston.

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  17. KDinUT says:

    Wow! Clockgate in Washington . . . 9.5 seconds to go, Caps up by 1 with a faceoff in their zone. At least 6 seconds elapsed before the clock started. No goal was scored by Bruins, but wonder what would have happened if they did?

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @KDinUT, You type too fast!

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    SLIM Reply:

    @Duncanz,
    And I type even faster..
    Mr. Astute..

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    KDinUT Reply:

    @Duncanz, :-)

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    pr0cess Reply:

    @KDinUT, clock went for extra 5sec

    [Reply]

    KDinUT Reply:

    @pr0cess, I must have been a little fast on my “1-Mississippi’s” during the replay . . . :-)

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @KDinUT, It’s tough when you don’t have reliable clock to go by! :)

    Jeff_R Reply:

    @KDinUT, Those columbs are really slow.

    Stuart Reply:

    @KDinUT, well, to share the family secret, my grandmother was Dutch…

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  18. Jeff_R says:

    Will Chicago tie it up with under 15 seconds for a 3rd time?

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  19. CB14 says:

    Thus another reason why Coldplay sucks.

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @CB14, Coldplay?

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    CB14 Reply:

    @Duncanz, Yes, Coldplay. Did you miss the last sentence of Rich’s post?

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @CB14, You haven’t been reading the earlier stories today, have you … Lol.

    CB14 Reply:

    @Duncanz, Nope, just got home. Will do so now so I can understand what’s going on.

    Stuart Reply:

    @CB14, friojugar!

    Jeff_R Reply:

    @CB14, Rogers Arena did it on purpose knowing the Canucks would need the extra time to rest. They can predict the future months ago.

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @Jeff_R, Reminds me of one of my favorite Insiders … a certain, @Tweety Birdwatcher!
    [bows unceasingly]

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    Jeff_R Reply:

    @Duncanz, If I were really that good i would of been able to get Cold Play to change there dates or not show up :) .

    Duncanz Reply:

    @Duncanz,
    Your forte is hockey blogs – not schlocky bands.
    If you were that good, I would have had you deliver trojans to Mrs Martin in 1976!

    Jeff_R Reply:

    @Duncanz, I could call up Gwyneth and ask her to tie her husband up.

  20. Duncanz says:

    Anyone see those dirty, cheatin’ Boston clock officials running the clock in DC?!!
    Didn’t start the time for 4-5 secs at a faceoff in the Caps zone with 9.5 secs to go and Bruins behind 2-1.
    If they’d had scored, the dirty, cheatin’ Kings clock officials would have been forgotten very quickly!

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    Jeff_R Reply:

    @Duncanz, Don’t they have people running the Clock manually after the Clockgate in L.A.? Well had there been a goal it would of been disallowed, as long as the manual guys were on the ball.

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @Jeff_R, Trouble is the controversy, especially if a ‘goal’ were scored at exactly 9.5 secs after the faceoff.
    How would you precisely measure the very 10th of a second the puck came into play without a total nuclear explosion?!!

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    Jeff_R Reply:

    @Duncanz, Nuclear meltdown in Boston had they scored. Thank god that they didn’t so no harm no foul.

    Stuart Reply:

    @Duncanz, something tells me that if that goal would’ve gone in at the whistle, they would’ve allowed it…

  21. 5 for fighting says:

    Kings Fans!!!!! What the heck is going on with the TV coverage? Can the powers that be please find a channel and stick to it? I keep searching for the games and it is on 1 of many NBC channels and in some case I do not have the coverage on my cable plan… I never have a problem watching the Dodgers, or any football team in the NFL. For that matter I can watch any college football bowl game or basketball game….. Why is it that NHL has so much drama? I even watch regular season Kings games with out a problem. NHL and NBC really need to get it together.

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    Jeff_R Reply:

    @5 for fighting, The first round there are up to 4 games a night. What do you expect them to do? Have it on just 1 channel and we don’t get to see all the games like in the past? I like how it is now on multiple channels, showing ALL games. It would be nice if they had a deal with ESPN or another Channel that can show games in the 1st round, like TBS or whatever.

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    SDGolfer Reply:

    @5 for fighting, ive seen every game. i dont see the problem

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    skooma Reply:

    @5 for fighting, I know. I hate that they take away games from the fans and sequester them in channels that aren’t on basic cable. They also take away our Bob and Jim in doing so!

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    Steve W Reply:

    @5 for fighting, Looking at the LA Times’ pro calendar, FSW isn’t televising anything from the local teams at 7-7:30. The Angels game starts at 12:30. They can televise the game at 7 or 7:30.

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    Gustavo Reply:

    @5 for fighting,

    Upgrade your cable or Direct TV package.

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  22. SLIM says:

    Unbelievable…Hawks tie it up again

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  23. Jeff_R says:

    Chicago does it again, albeit with a bit more time left, but still. WOW. Talk about a team that doesn’t have a killer instinct. Coyotes suck at the end of games.

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    Michael J. Reply:

    @Jeff_R,

    Hope the Kings learn something from Chicago.

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    Jeff_R Reply:

    @Michael J., I wouldn’t mind playing Phoenix in the 2nd round.

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    SLIM Reply:

    @Michael J.,
    Except lose in OT…

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @SLIM, +1, silly.

    KDinUT Reply:

    @Jeff_R, Hope they win – didn’t really have a favorite in this series, but after Torres antics the other night, the ‘Yotes can lose.

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  24. Paul M Hedberg says:

    Did they ever say where the off-ice officials were from working Bruins/Caps?Supposed to be neutral.Those old Boston Garden guys are still hangin’ around apparently.Caps @ Bruins are national TV on sat.aftn.already.They gonna be national telecast sun.too?If ya want a night game ya gotta root for Pens fri.nite cuz if that goes 6 that’s sunday aft.game.Pressure’s on home team in a day game.Be nice to eliminate them on national TV,eh?

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    Jeff_R Reply:

    @Paul M Hedberg, Nice of the NHL to make game 5 and 6 back to back in 2 different cities. I know it happens all the time in the regular season but this is playoffs.

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  25. Marbles says:

    Screw Coldplay they suck!

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    Mars Reply:

    @Marbles, should be coldsuck, they were never hot and cannot play.

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    Cruiznblue Reply:

    @Marbles,

    There are terrible…but KROQ lately likes playing crap like that.

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  26. Duncanz says:

    Unbelievable…Hawks tie it up again

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  27. SLIM says:

    The Yotes wobble but they won’t go down..

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    Jeff_R Reply:

    @SLIM, The Hawks have the Coyotes right where they want them.

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    SLIM Reply:

    @Jeff_R,
    Where have I heard that before….Hmm..

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    Jeff_R Reply:

    @SLIM, Say it enough and it will work out once.

  28. SLIM says:

    I’m thinking our beloved Sharts…
    Might be in trouble as well…
    One could only hope..

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  29. Mars says:

    Ywah Penner needs a start time, he has to plan his pancakes accordingly.

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    Jeff_R Reply:

    @Mars, Drew his doughnuts.

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    san Reply:

    @Mars, what time he start sitting on the bench

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  30. Duncanz says:

    The way the Yokes are boiling …
    Has nothing to do with Betty Crocker …
    They are boiling into solid hardness …
    Except when I turn them off …
    Like they do in DC …
    With their half-manned egg timers …

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  31. Duncanz says:

    I’m thinking our beautiful skirts…
    Might be ruffled as well…
    One could only mope..

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    SLIM Reply:

    @Duncanz,
    You must be so bored…
    I love it..Keep it up..

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @SLIM,
    … ?ygolohcysp
    … esrever
    … mmmmh

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  32. Stuart says:

    Ok, take a look at the clip of Bieksa’s goal:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvCn3BnxhhA

    towards the end they show a long angle of the ice, you can see the Dman is still on the ice when Bieksa gets his shot off!! It’s a too many men call that would’ve negated the goal and given Van a penalty…what a turn of (missed) events…

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    Stuart Reply:

    @Stuart, at the 30 second mark that angle is very clear… that sucks.

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @Stuart, I make a habit of not watching these on the sophisticated principle that nobody ever bothers watching mine.
    …. but if I even did I would report that this grainy reproduction is inconclusive and ought to be swept under the rug along with all the other elephants in the coloumb.
    In spite of that, it was rather entertaining watching the 6 VAN players skating by the liner for their bench high fives..

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    Mars Reply:

    @Stuart, Reading their comments is hilarious, they think we were playing dirty and the refs favored us. WOW.

    They must be cold blooded. Not enough blood in the brain pan. I guess that is just Canadian tho.

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @Mars, Surely you could dignify @Stuey’s bugbear of the day with a reply worthy of the hours of research it took him to put this little production together?
    I mean I did.
    I mean he hasn’t even had a moment to listen to any sports talk radio today to see how the Rams, Raiders and California Angels are doing!

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    Stuart Reply:

    @Duncanz, you don’t even know how hard it was to get everybdy back on the ice, and the fans into their seats, to recreate that moment for capture on my Model 414 PD Bell & Howell Zoomatic Director Series Camera…

    Duncanz Reply:

    Except noble in-house nostrildarnus and all round sultan of soothsayery, @Jeff_R.
    I’ll bet you found him still in his seat !
    Incidentally, the research on the camera minutia was pretty good … unless you still have it in your hot little hand..

  33. Duncanz says:

    Hey! Did Pierre McGuire get hit by a puck?
    He’s got a beautiful IGC-sized purple mark on the right side of his dome.

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    What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:

    @Duncanz, We can only hope.

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, … or mope..

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    CB14 Reply:

    @Duncanz, Coldplay

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    Stuart Reply:

    @CB14, no no no coldplay

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @CB14, Dat’s Bedda !

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    Stuart Reply:

    @Duncanz, I can’t believe it’s not bedda!

  34. SLIM says:

    A lot of great goalies in the playoffs…
    And also a lot of really crap goalies as well….
    Glad we have a great one…

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  35. Mel Powell says:

    Is the irony lost on everyone that part of the reason for the lack of a known start time is that Coldplay is at Rogers…and one of their big hits is called “Clocks?” It is just me? (it’s usually just me)

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    CB14 Reply:

    @Mel Powell, It’s just you.

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    SLIM Reply:

    @Mel Powell,
    It’s not only you…
    Fix it….As in the power play..
    Also came to mind…

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @Mel Powell, Yellow journalism..

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    Stuart Reply:

    @Duncanz, I forget, is that the one you NEVER eat?

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @Stuart, M & Ms? Is this a SLIM Shady gag?

  36. micwoo says:

    Sutter always complains about the schedule…. Just get ready and be in Vancouver
    to play on time.

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    AZ King Reply:

    @micwoo,

    When is on time supposed to be. Wouldn’t it be better for the Kings to have an extra day at home if they don’t have to be in Vancouver until Sunday night? Wouldn’t you like to know when you have to get ready to hit the road. Why should they get in Vancouver early Saturday if they don’t play until Sunday night. The schedule does matter.

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    rogiesbackup Reply:

    @AZ King, It’s better to get the travel over with and not have to have a clusterfudge of a day because you’ve decided to be there ON TIME.

    It’s the play-offs, get there early DS!!

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    micwoo Reply:

    @AZ King, This was caused by the unavailability of Staples on
    Tuesday when the game should have been played….. then we could have played
    in Vancouver on Thursday and not wait until Sunday… So you and Daryl need to chill out
    and looked who really caused the problem.

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    Shakes Reply:

    @micwoo, Phoenix caused the problem by winning their last 5 regular season games and bumping us down a seeding that caused us to play Vancouver.

  37. Chris Chllcott says:

    Nothing to do with anything above. Nothing “for or against’ the Kings…but Brownie’s penalty shot rekindled something I’ve thought about for a long time. If I trip you 140 from the goal without the puck, I get 2 mins for trip or interference.

    If I haul you down from behind, as you’re going in alone on the goalie, then, in my opinion, you should STILL get that 2-minute man advantage….PLUS the penalty shot , assuming you miss the penatly shot. That is, you score on the penalty shot, fine, you made good on the ‘breakaway’ on which I fouled you. If you miss the penalty shot, your team then gets a 2 minute power play. I realize the conversion rate on the penalty shot has historically been a bit higher than that on a power play. I”m interested to hear what some of you think, poke holes in my proposal.

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    Stuart Reply:

    @Chris Chllcott, I proposed that a few threads back… it seems to sound right.

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @Chris Chllcott, I hate to agree with riff raff of the likes of @Scruart here, but in Association Football you pull a Ballard like that in the penalty area and you sit the rest of the game. AND your team plays short. AND a penalty shot is assessed.
    Apart from people in this country having a problem with Double Jeopardy (my grannie will never watch two nights in a row), many say (can’t you hear them knocking) this might be a very personal ego gratifying change to make!
    The very progreesive ‘New’ NHL is just a little behind the times when it comes to encouraging more goals to be scored.
    Of course, Association Football goals are 8 yds x 8 ft also so perhaps we could meet them halfway in this respect as well.
    Food for thought …. if you are already filled to the gunwales!

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    Kissmyblarneystones Reply:

    @Chris Chllcott,

    Since when has common sense been part of the equation? You have a bunch of stuffed shirts in Toronto being awkward for awkwards sake!!

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    rogiesbackup Reply:

    @Chris Chllcott, Yes, I have thought about the same exact thing. A trip infraction is worth TWO minutes regardless. If you make a goal, then the two minutes should be cancelled.

    Also, the goalie has the advantage because he has time to think and hit the “reset” button.
    During a break-away a goalie is somewhat caught of guard and really doesn’t have time to think of his strategy and the shooters strategy.

    Maybe a good balance would be like football where the team has a CHOICE to go on PP or take a penalty shot.

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @rogiesbackup, …. or, if you’re The Kings, the PK!

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    Yelvis111 Reply:

    @Chris Chllcott, THIS.

    GKG

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  38. Stereophan says:

    Screw Coldplay…

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @Stereophonics, Coldplay?

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  39. Duncanz says:

    A lot of great danes could be Pavlov’s…
    And also a lot of crap collies as well….
    Glad we have a greyhound …

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    SLIM Reply:

    @Duncanz,
    So if a great dane could be a pavlov and a collie can be a great dane then a
    greyhound could be a pavlov too so what do you think

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @SLIM, I think Jonathon Quick is best choice for position of LA Kings player in goal because Jonathin Benrier is not have enough games for LA Kings and best line for LA Kings is Richards Carter Kopitar line but cant play LA Kings goalie position because Quick is fast like greyhound for LA Kings.
    so what line I can do next

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    Kissmyblarneystones Reply:

    @Duncanz,

    I don’t know how well conditioned the King’s reflexes are, but I think you are being generous.

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @Kissmyblarneystones,
    Reflex on THESE stones, Blarney boy!

    [Reply]

    Kissmyblarneystones Reply:

    @Duncanz,

    Póg mo thóin!

    Duncanz Reply:

    @kissmyjellybeans,
    Nach alainn e!

    Kissmyblarneystones Reply:

    @Duncanz,

    It’s all in jest my friend. :-)

    Duncanz Reply:

    @kissmyekmanlarssons,
    Was there ever any doubt?
    I think you’re just nervous cos I blew your cover on that @<$€
    comment!

    Kissmyblarneystones Reply:

    @Duncanz,

    When you’re good, you’re good!!

    BTW, That’s KissmyDANGLINGekmanlarssons!!

    Duncanz Reply:

    @Duncanz, T bugga!

    Kissmyblarneystones Reply:

    @Duncanz,

    M R Ducks?
    M R Not!
    O S M R!
    C M Wangs?
    Y I B!!!
    M R R Ducks!!

    Duncanz Reply:

    @Kissmyundertones,
    M R Snakes?

    Kissmyblarneystones Reply:

    @Duncanz,

    Got it in One!!

    You’re a Hoot!!!

    Duncanz Reply:

    @kissmybarneyrubbles
    relentless, some would say
    fancy a PBR?
    M R PBRs U No

  40. King Alex says:

    Kings App is still showing game 5 on Saturday & game 6 on Monday. It seems the NHL might not know the start of the game but whoever runs the Kings App does not even know the day of the games. How hard could this be to fix? Memo to Kings players, finish your checks & for the love of God, move when you are on the PP, especially when you don’t have the puck. No more talk boys, just do & just win!

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    COUS Reply:

    @King Alex, I agree, very disapointed in that Kings app, very week.

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  41. Duncanz says:

    Did anyone other than @Jeff_R notice how those filthy, cheatin’ NHL officials purposely lost sight of the puck prematurely and took away a perfectly good Hawks goal against that priveleged League-owned pariah, The Coyotes? Coincidence????
    Phoenix should burn for this!!

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    luc20rules Reply:

    @Duncanz, Is 128 F close enough in the summer?

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @luc20rules, Enough to turn them to ashes …. but they keep rising again, DAMN THEM !!

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  42. kingsfaninsb says:

    it was planned for coldplay to come perfom right before game 5 that way all the fans can hear a buncha sad depressing songs that way when they lose the playoff series they can just sing a bunch of sad songs instead of lighting things on fire

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @kingsfaninsb, Yellow bellies.

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    Steve W Reply:

    @kingsfaninsb, In honor of Levon Helm- after the Kings win on Sunday, It will be known as ‘The Night they Burned Vancouver Down.’

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    Steve W Reply:

    @Steve W, Should be ‘The night they made the sisters cry.’ sorry for the other insensitive remark.

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  43. Sam says:

    Just another reason to dislike Coldplay

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @Sam, Coldplay?

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  44. SLIM says:

    They have just announced starting time foe Sunday..
    Heres the explanation and link..
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zpi-iSGFaY

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @SLIM,
    What the … ??!!!
    You must be so bored…
    I love it.. Pipe down..

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    Stuart Reply:

    @SLIM, fee fi foe Sunday?

    ps – coldplay

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    Pili Reply:

    @SLIM, I know it wasn’t your intention but I enjoyed that lol….thanks.

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  45. Mikey J. says:

    We got three chances to harpoon that whale. Starting with Sunday. Make good use of the time till then and then its time to go hunting.

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    SLIM Reply:

    @Mikey J.,
    Whale meat again..

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    TeamJMFJ Reply:

    @SLIM, i see what you did there ;)

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @Mikey J.,
    Joe C. Whales

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  46. rick says:

    Looks like the Sharks are going into a deep, dark hole. If they lose tonight, they will need to win 3 straight – including two games in St. Louis. Ain’t gonna happen. I feel just horrible for them……

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    letswinthecup2012 Reply:

    @rick, why do you feel horrible for them again?

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    rogiesbackup Reply:

    @rick, If they loose series its because of their Karma! I’d still rather play the Blues then the sharks. Sharks game are out of control and they have the kings number for some reason.

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    Stuart Reply:

    @rogiesbackup, my thoughts exactly!

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    kingrussell Reply:

    @rick, Why?

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    Duncanz Reply:

    LMAO peeples

    If you knew ricky
    Like I know ricky
    Oh oh oh what a gill ..

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  47. g smith86 says:

    So who would you rather play ( assuming the Kings win the series against the Nucks) The Blues or the Yotes?

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    rogiesbackup Reply:

    @g smith86, I’d still rather play the Blues only because they don’t “know” the Kings as much as the Yotes do since they’re not in our division. Still when we played the Blues they don’t seem to have too much offensive threat save oshie. Yotes have Vrabatta, Hanzal, Doan, Vermette, ekman-larson, yandel. They have a pretty deep team.

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @rogiesbackup, Ray Whitney’s pretty worthless though, apparently… ?

    [Reply]

    Osaka Reply:

    @Duncanz, The Wizard!

    Is Mr. Wizard still on Nickelodeon?

    Osaka Reply:

    @g smith86, Travel to Phoenix would be easier for the boys.

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  48. rich-la says:

    Did anyone notice the Western conf. standings?

    1 – Van, 8 – LA
    Kings up 3-1

    2 – StL, 7 – SJ
    Blues up 3-1

    3 – Pho, 6 – Chi
    Coyotes up 3-1

    4 – Nash, 5 – Det
    Preds up 3-1

    True to form except for 1 & 8. Could anyone have predicted that??

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    letswinthecup2012 Reply:

    @rich-la, GKG!!

    [Reply]

    Osaka Reply:

    @rich-la, Why beat yourself up all season to be the top seed?

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @0 gagne,, …. or to be two down…

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  49. vplaza says:

    Damned Coldplay.

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @vplaza, Koplay?

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    Osaka Reply:

    @Duncanz, Hahaha

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  50. KingSurfer says:

    Hey Sutter, if the Kings win game 4 none of this is an issue. Just sayin’…

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @KingSulker
    SUTTER: “Hey Surfer! Simple math, right genius?”
    [laughs, a lot]

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    Osaka Reply:

    @Duncanz, Simple for you.

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  51. Chris says:

    i can’t believe all the complaints about the Kings play… Did you people not see the regular season?!?!?!?

    Let’s be honest, we’re not the premiere team in the league. And even the premiere teams are trailing in their respective series’.

    I DO NOT LIKE Penner, but he is playing better than usual. Doughty has been logging more minutes than anyone and has been doing the right things. We lose one freaking game and you all start blaming guys like Richards? Are you serious!?!?!

    The Canucks won 51 games this season… of course they’re going to win 52. We can’t sweep our way to the finals. We put up a ton of shots and just didn’t get the right bounces… That’s all it was.

    I’m afraid to lose after being up 3-0 too but for God sakes, give it a rest. We’re not going to win every night.

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    Jeff_R Reply:

    @Chris, People love to complain, just the natural order of things. I am sure if the Kings went 98-0 people would still find something to complain about.

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @Jeff_R, 2 short. Pathetic!

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    Osaka Reply:

    @Duncanz, Hey, no need to beat yourself up.

    Stuart Reply:

    @Duncanz, I didn’t know @Jeff_rson was from Oakland!

    Osaka Reply:

    @Jeff_R, They would want to switch the lines.

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  52. DrA says:

    Starting in round 2 NBC Sports/NBC will have exclusive rights to the entire Stanley Cup Playoffs games. This means that at most we will enjoy Bob and Jim 3 more times but I wish I see and hear them announcing a game only one more time this season:). It is almost impossible to listen to the biased voices during upcoming Kings games in the next rounds. For this reason I will use the video from NBC and audio from KTLK AM 1150 by Nick Nickson and Daryl Evans. KTLK AM 1150 is also on the internet iHeart Radio so you can hear from your laptop and your phone.
    The only problem is that TV is always few seconds behind the radio broadcast.
    You can order a portable radio with built in delay dial called SportSync and enjoy.
    Or if you are not a computer challenged use free program called RadioDelay.
    I downloaded and installed RadioDelay on my home theater computer and connected my iphone streaming the Kings game to audio Line In jack of the computer.
    (instead you can connect a portable AM radio to this jack).
    Finally you adjust for the delay in the computer’s RadioDelay program.

    Enjoy!

    Anyone know how many seconds KTLK AM 1150 is ahead of TV?
    Is there a radio rebroadcast inside Staple’s center and if yes what’s the frequency?(Kenneth:)
    Anyone successfully connects to iHeart Radio KTLK AM 1150 stream on ATT phone inside the Staple’s?

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    DrA Reply:

    And how can you people sleep? Ok I need to get some shut-eye.

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    vplaza Reply:

    @DrA,

    On my TV, the delay is about two seconds from the internet feed of 1150.

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    DrA Reply:

    @vplaza, Thanks, now I am ready to watch the games and listen comments biased towards the Kings:)

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    Sebastian Reply:

    @DrA, its a pain, but you can pause your TV for a few seconds and then hit play….to somewhat sync it with the radio call.

    the NBC guys are ok in my opinion, they are not that biased. you realize they are broadcasting the CBC hockey night in canada feed, and those guys are the regular Canuck broadcasters, so of course they are biased towards their team and and Canadian team for that matter, its their main audience.

    When the Kings eliminate those clowns, they will no longer use the CBC feed.

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    Stuart Reply:

    @Sebastian, it might be easier to sync-up the wizard of Oz and Dark Side… LOL

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    DrA Reply:

    @Sebastian, TV is always delayed. Pausing it will delay more. Like @vplaza informed even internet radio is ahead.

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    Pili Reply:

    @DrA, That’s awesome info! Thanks a million. Off to look into this Radio Delay. You are truly my hero LOL.

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  53. tothehaters says:

    how about 2 goals in 2 home games, now that is sorry, i blame them all but JQ

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    DesertKing Reply:

    @tothehaters,

    You know, JQ could have scored too. It’s only a 200 foot wrister……

    [Reply]

    Stuart Reply:

    @DesertKing, and he wouldn’tve even had to wind it up 12-6 either!

    [Reply]

    DesertKing Reply:

    @Stuart,

    LOL

    Duncanz Reply:

    @Stuart, Who cares about 12-6 ….
    I think what everybody needs to do is 4-20..

    Stuart Reply:

    @Dunca-nzi, is that all like doing the watusi? Although I know you prefer to wang yer chung…

  54. Radar says:

    Just looked at TV schedule and the Kings have the crappy CBC announcers the rest of the way. Wish the hosers would notice there are two teams out on the ice. They need to do their homework so they will have filler material on the Kings, as well as, the Canucks.

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    anonandonanon Reply:

    @Radar, Mute. If that doesn’t work, I guess you have to consider the upside of deafening yourself.

    Maybe we’ll get NBC anns. I hate bad and worse. Gimme bad. Pls NO HAYWARD!!!!!!

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  55. Dave says:

    I saw Carter’s picture on a milk carton today!

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    Stuart Reply:

    @Dave, what did the picture of him in 15 years look like?

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @Stuart, Coldplay!

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    Stuart Reply:

    @Duncanz, too soon… lmao

    vplaza Reply:

    @Dave,

    Was DD’s offence on the other side of the milk carton? That’s been MIA as well.

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    Dave Reply:

    @vplaza, Agree! What happened to the DD from last year? I remember the guy who used to skate and handle the puck so well that the other team couldn’t handle him at times. Big contract? Also I want to know who was wearing Simmonds jersey last year because it’s not the same guy that’s in Philly.

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  56. reggie says:

    Start time doesn’t matter to me, but I need some unbiased commentary from NBC. Game one we got to listen to Ducks homer Brian Hayward hate on the Kings. Games 2-4 was as painful as it gets listening to the ridiculous Cannucks announcers. Homer Simpson clearly wants to have sex with D. Sedin. C’mon NBC, these games are internationally televised and we don’t need to constantly hear about what the Cannucks need to do…just call the damn game! Que Bob Miller please!

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    anonandonanon Reply:

    @reggie, Hayward and Simpson have exactly the same accent. I bet they grew up in the same pit.

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  57. What's the frequency, Kenneth? says:

    NBC just plain sucks.

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    Kings Fan South Reply:

    @What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, I completely disagree with you. The coverage by the NBC family of networks is outstanding. Yes, I’m sad I can’t hear Bob and Jim. But to have every game available to watch is priceless. Go Kings Go!

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @Kings Fan South, Have to agree about that. Only the most biassed of Kings fans wouldn’t, of which there are 3 or 4 …. how many is it ….

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  58. pr0cess says:

    Its a shame that we have are announcers working on FOX and will never have a chance to hear them cause NBC will never have anything to do with FOX period…

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  59. BlueStang says:

    Yeah, the announcing gets damn old. And they kept harping on the hit by Brown of course would be reviewed by the NHL. Then they chuckled about Sedins illegal elbow of Brown…..By the way,
    of course they don’t know when game time is going to be, Vancouver didn’t think they would be in it this late in the series after the first three maulings by thye Kings!

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    pr0cess Reply:

    @BlueStang, It will be a different tune on Sunday watch, now that albino Jesus is back they will talk about how they will win and move forward past the kings… I hope they all have to eat some crow, and will move on to a new set of homers..

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    Lake Forest Reply:

    @pr0cess, albino JC, genius

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    Stuart Reply:

    @Lake Forest, but who needs albino when we have raccoon??

    Lake Forest Reply:

    @Stuart, funny too as i was listening to Cash – Personal Jesus

  60. puck73 says:

    Wow, Corey Crawford has just been stellar in the playoffs for Chicago.

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    Stuart Reply:

    @puck73, until OT rolls around LOL

    Milbury, or Jonesy maybe, thought it best to start Emery in game 5… if that’s the case, congrats on advancing PHO

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    vplaza Reply:

    @puck73,

    Other goaltenders having great playoffs…JQ, Schneider, Smith, Rinne, Elliott, Holtby.

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    Stuart Reply:

    @vplaza, but even on that list, I’d really say JQ, Holtby, and Smith are tops right now. but that’s really just splitting hairs. They are all playing really well. And they all have relatively little PO experience (I think Rinne probably leads that bunch)…

    In JQ we trust!

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  61. DesertKing says:

    NEWS FLASH:

    In a stunning display of common sense, the NHL has voted to rename itself. The Board of Directors, at the direction of commissioner Gary Bettman, has decieded to change the league’s name to the We Don’t Have A Clue About How To Run A League Including A Total Inability To Keep Time And Deal Properly With Cheaters And Liars League, now known as the WDAHACAHTRALIATITKTADPWCALL. When asked about the name change, Commissiner Bettman stated (We are trying to be more transparent about who and what we are. We want our teams, players, officials and referees to be clear on what we stand for. We felt our name should reflect our values, and in fact, we have now made the league name our value statement. We are really excited about this new direction and what it will do for all of us.” When asked about possible fan reaction to the name change, Commissioner Bettman replied “Fans? Yes, we all ow fans in all of the offies and training facilities to ensure employees are comfortable. What are you, some kind of moron? Of couse we have fans.”

    In an unrelated story, the Kings buried the Canucks in Game 5 of the first round series to eliminate the Canucks from the newly renamed Lord Bettman’s Super Big Silver Cup That Now Has A Clock Showing The Wrong Time And Wearing Blinders Play-offs. Players, who are not happy about the name change, have indicated there will be a new ceremony for the team who wins the Cup. An unidentified player wouldn’t provide details, but implied “it’s gonna involve some bodily functions.”

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    Stuart Reply:

    @DesertKing, I think you have 1 too many “A”s in there… :D but otherwise, I’m all for the name change!

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    Lake Forest Reply:

    @Stuart, yeah and he doesnt have an ending parenthesis, so i stopped reading. (nose in the air and walks away

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    Stuart Reply:

    @Lake Forest, I do believe it’s referred to as a “closing” parenthesis in literati circles my good man!

    tiptip! and pinky out!

    puck73 Reply:

    @DesertKing, That was interesting. Question..why does that one blogger refer to you as @DessertKing? I have met you several times and you do not look like you have eaten many desserts, or spent much time at a buffet line.

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    Lake Forest Reply:

    @puck73, I haven’t met DesertKing, but with the many nacho references, that made me laugh.

    [Reply]

    DesertKing Reply:

    @puck73,

    Mmmmmm, dessert buffet! Never met a cherry pie with cool whip that I didn’t like!

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    Stuart Reply:

    @DesertKing, you aint’s just whistling Warrant, there are ya?

    Duncanz Reply:

    @DesertKing,
    Na thams thar sum Yallo Jernolissum, raht thar!!!

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    Duncanz Reply:

    *correction ‘@DessertKing’ …
    A full bowl of Yellow custard nachos for that man!

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    DesertKing Reply:

    @Duncanz,

    Wouldn’t this be more of a “Ginger” colored journalism )))))))))))) (For Lake Forest)))))))) ;)

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  62. Lake Forest says:

    Whatever the time may be, let’s just get a win!!!!

    I feel like I used to feel in high school before finals week.

    getting a win or punching a ginger in the face will be the only two things that could help….

    Both you ask? I won’t say no.

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  63. BryBry says:

    I find it bullcrap that pens/flyers played on wednesday and have game 5 today…but we have to wait til Sunday to play our game 5?!?!

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    FKA PakiFro Reply:

    @BryBry,

    Blame Coldplay

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  64. Radar says:

    Just heard on HNIC that Sunday’s game will indeed by played tomorrow night (Saturday) on one condition: The NHL is waiting to see if the Wings lose to Nashville. If Detroit loses, then game 5 will be played at the Joe on Saturday night, since Pavel and Co. won’t be needing to use the building anymore this season and the Coldplay concert will not bother those who would prefer to watch and listen to hockey.

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  65. Jack says:

    Are any other stars making dissapearing acts like Richards, Carter on the Kings? I know they played better in Vancouver, but I wonder if the other team’s leaders are also doing the David Copperfield for more than a period at a time as well.

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    Stuart Reply:

    @Jack, David Copperfield??? Carter’s been more like Chester Copperpot!

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  66. TiredOfIt says:

    Sorry but this playoff schedule is a joke…3 days between games? Why dont they postpone the series until Daniel is completely healed and is feeling 110% This is the longest 4 game series out of all of them and if this is the best that the NHL can do for the Stepchild King franchise then Heres my arm with my fist up bent at a 90 angle while my other fist is slamming down on my inner elbow Italian style……….

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