Darryl Sutter’s postgame thoughts…
(on Slava Voynov’s pass to Dustin Brown, and his play…)
SUTTER: “Good partner for Willie Mitchell. Plays the right side, moved the puck, played against the top players.”
(on the importance of being aggressive early…)
SUTTER: “You know the Coyotes have won both games at home (to start) prior series, right? It was really important we had a good start. It wasn’t so much scoring or any of that stuff. Just make sure we match their start. We were able to overcome a rare bad goal against us (and) have the resilience to stay with it.”
(on the Kings’ penalty killing…)
SUTTER: “We weren’t very good at it early. We got better as we went along. The key is, stay out of the penalty box. I think there’s a lot that goes into the penalty kill: faceoff, shot blocking, clearing the puck down the ice. It’s a big job against, obviously against these guys, because the way Yandle moves back there and Larsson moves back there. Whitney, then they get the net presence. It’s tough to handle. Then you’ve got to be careful in your clears because Smith moves it back up against the wall.”
(on having the trust in Dwight King late in games…)
SUTTER: “(I) trust putting everybody out there late in the game.”
(on whether he was concerned that Derek Morris’ red-line goal would rattle the team…)
SUTTER: “I don’t think it rattled them at all. As I said, it’s a rare bad goal against them. Our team was resilient enough just to play through it.
(on Dustin Brown’s play on Anze Kopitar’s goal…)
SUTTER: “I think it’s an important play because Kopi scored. Don’t you? [laughter] If he didn’t, you wouldn’t have said anything about it. That line, in the first period, had a lot of good opportunities. Because they scored, it sort of highlights it. But the line was really good in the first period.”
(on the team’s mindset after the second period, playing well but tied 2-2 with a lot of shots…)
SUTTER: “(It) means we probably had lots of missed opportunities, you know? That’s the way the game is, too. We’ve been on the other side of it, too, where you’re outshot 2-1 and we’re on the other side of it. That’s the way it works some nights.”
(on Dustin Brown’s game…)
SUTTER: “You know what, the playoffs have been something for him, that he’s taken the next step. That’s the key to it. Right now, he’s a playoff-type player because the game, it’s the way you have to play at playoff times. You think about the intensity, the controlled emotion. Probably…he’d like to have the penalty back in the first period, and he certainly covered his butt good by scoring the game winner.”
(on whether the first line is doing its best work of the season…)
SUTTER: “I think the lines got good after we were able to play Richards and Carter together. Makes a difference, right? Makes a difference who is playing against who. It’s just another dimension. I don’t think it’s got anything to do with this year. We started at zero tonight, right? Everybody did.”
(on Jonathan Quick’s big third-period saves…)
SUTTER: “You’ve got to make some big saves at some point to win a hockey game.”
(on whether Quick said anything to the team during the first intermission…)
SUTTER: “I’m not sure if he did or not. I mean, you’re reloading. I don’t think you can dwell on anything that’s a negative or anything like that. I think you’re getting ready for the next (period).”
Go Kings!!!!!
We can beat these guys!!
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schlocktober Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:09 pm
@KingsFanFTW, What makes you say that?
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:10 pm
@schlocktober, because how they played like in game 1…
I didnt want to say for sure into the game comes out
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Mrhapa Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:44 am
@KingsFanFTW, This line says it all from Sutter.
(on having the trust in Dwight King late in games…)
SUTTER: “(I) trust putting everybody out there late in the game.”
We are lucky…DL..Got him here…
Nothing really to complain about
Our team so far…But I’m sure we will hear some…
In Sutter we Trust..
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King Cobra Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:41 am
@SLIM,
I will complain – Quick needs to sharpen up and stop handling the puck when not needed.
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letswinthecup2012 Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:24 am
@King Cobra, I’m not complaining, but agreed. hopefully he takes some notes from smith on puck handling. as long as we are winning, i’m happy
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King Cobra Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 9:08 am
@letswinthecup2012, If there is a word for beyond Happy that is what I am. So Stoked!!! Just feels like nothing can stop our team, just unreal, incredible, fantastic!!
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 10:13 am
@King Cobra, Dewey gave that away, not Quick.
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Joe Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
@King Cobra, Your complaint falls on deaf ears. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not critical of anyone who provides comments to make our team better BUT Quick has earned the right to let a bad goal in once in a blue moon and I trust Quick to make decsions on how to handle the puck. – He’s earned it
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King Cobra Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 9:04 am
@Joe, This series is going to get tougher and asking Quick to Sharpen up is not unreasonable. He is not the best puck handler and if he does not need to touch it in a game 1 goal # 2 type of moment, better to let the D man take it.
Quick has had a great year and we all love the guy (except maybe Poorman), but he is not untouchable when it comes to constructive comments to sharpen up in the start of games.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 9:29 am
It is when it was Dewey’s fault.
Interesting the fact that Sutter directly said it was a bad goal
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King Alex Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:13 pm
@TheZamboniMechanic2, Any goal going in from center ice is a bad goal. It’s even worse when it’s not an empty netter. No worries though as Quickie will not give up another softy this series.
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370455VinSD Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:21 pm
@King Alex, If Quick gives up a goal from center ice again, ever, I would be as surprised as if I won the friggin’ lottery. I’m willing to call the fact that that will never happen again. What pisses me off is that the networks are saying that that was a “slow start” for JQ. It was one shot, one goal. Other than that he outplayed Smith in a huge way. I will take this effort top to bottom from this team every day.
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Jeff Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:41 am
@370455VinSD,
No Quick, did have a bad start and gave up two bad goals, and Smith outplayed Quick as well.
Quick had a great 3rd period. And I like that the 1st period, didn’t get to Quick, or the rest of the Kings.
Steve Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:55 pm
@King Alex, When we had Cloutier, I sorts executed those.
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KingsRule Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:49 am
@King Alex, I remember once at the Forum the Kings vs. the Flyers when Joseph Stumpel shot form in between the red and our own blue line and the puck went in with 1/2 a second left and we won that game in OT but it happens the goale didn’t see it or expect it.
Nice to see Quick shrug it off and get the W.
GKG!
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Bill M. Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:26 pm
@TheZamboniMechanic2, It was a bad goal. A coach will always consider goals of that type bad goals. That is a different assesment than Quicks opinion on whether he should have done something different on it.
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MM Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:48 pm
@TheZamboniMechanic2, Quick knows it was a bad goal so I doubt Sutter’s words would have any real effect on him. I’m pretty sure that sugar coating it would have a more adverse effect on Quick’s psyche then flat out saying it was a bad goal.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 10:17 am
@TheZamboniMechanic2, He also made the point of calling it “rare.” I think his intent was to pat Quick and the team both on the back at the same time for putting it behind them, not to dwell on it. I thought he handled the comment very objectively and positively.
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That interview on TV was really funny
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I am enjoying how much quicks comments mirror that of the coach. Fluke goals happen…oh well. Even better is the guys knowing they owed it to Quick to pile on for the win.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 10:21 am
@edarunsun, The NBC people noticed that Quick gave up an unexpected goal when a team of the Kings’ caliber could “afford” it, but that in the third period, he shut the door (which is why he was the number one star of the game.) Sometimes people concentrate too much on the mistake–and not on the saves that “shouldn’t have happened.” Put another way, most of the mistakes made on the ice don’t cost a team a goal–not with the structure the Kings have. It’s only the goaltender who usually has to pick a mistake out of the back of his net. In that context, people are too hard on goaltenders.
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So this is a double park. 5 Minutes has passed, get ready for the next.
We played good, time to finish more of those chances.
Keep doing what you guys are doing it has been great
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Sutter has really got this team so focused, it’s insane. I was worried we’d come out a little sloppy or slow, but WOW! To keep a team so focused after a week with no game play and to have a start like that is quite remarkable. Gap control and puck movement was SICK! Even better than in the St Louis series.
Dave Tippett is the one who described the bar being raised and how your team has to match the bar. I think the Kings are taking it even higher than the bar is even set! It really looks like the Kings are playing the cup final series NOW instead of later. If they make the finals, I can only imagine the next level they achieve……man.
This really has been worth waiting for so far. Watching our team play like this really is a dream FINALLY realized. Sorry I ever doubted you Coach Sutter, but as you (rightfully) say, ‘We ain’t won nothin’ yet’. Sure headin’ that direction though, isn’t it? Right?
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King John Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
@Cynic, +1
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McSorleyfan Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 5:47 am
@Cynic, Hell yeah! Awesome to watch this team playing so well and expect them to win knowing they expect to win as well!! But if you keep talking this way we may have to start calling you “Realest”.
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McSorleyfan Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 5:50 am
@McSorleyfan, Er, Realist I meant.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 10:24 am
@Cynic, I think the effort they’re putting in now is a gambit that will pay off like it did in the early rounds. The team that manages to break the will of its opponents manages to win in short order and stay fresh. If they can put Phoenix away in 4-6 games, they can hit the finals fresh after the bloodbath that will be the Devils and Rangers. The other team having seen too many tough campaigns against opponents that may not have been as tough as the Kings, will be half the opponent they could have been, and the Kings will be double the opponent they would have been.
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Btw, Lewis with the third star on NHL.com. Good to see him get some recognition. He’s this team’s unsung hero IMO… does so much for us that flies under the radar.
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Osaka Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:54 pm
@FiG17, My boy Louuu!
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EternalOptimist Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 11:08 pm
@FiG17, Totally agree! And willie, Martinez, voynov, king… The list goes on and on! It’s amazing how everyone is playing with so much heart, focus and composure. GKG!
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dtalker Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 12:48 am
@EternalOptimist, Need Carts and Penner to step up their game physically and finish their checks. Same with Williams. That’s why Lewis is so great. Does all the dirty work and he creates opportunities for his teammates. When all four lines are finishing their checks the Kings are unbeatable. Like the physical play from Mitchell and Green throughout the playoffs. Leave the penalties to the Coyotes, just knock them on their rear whenever they touch the puck and the Kings will be 2-0.
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mrbrett7 Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:00 am
@dtalker, During his entire career, Carter has never been a physical player. Asking someone to do something that they just don’t do is a recipe for disaster.
letswinthecup2012 Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:28 am
@FiG17, saw lewie out there making tons of plays. great on the forecheck, great on D, making passes, making hits, LOVE IT!! keep it up kings, this is great!
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Dustin Brown = Conn Smyth
Mike Smyth = The goalie for the Charleston Chiefs
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TiredOfIt Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:26 pm
@DesertKing, That guy was all over the place hahahah…..funny
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dpars Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:40 am
@DesertKing, “You get two minutes and feel much shame”
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King Cobra Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:47 am
@DesertKing, Yeah the guy is an idiot, I am so tired of that guy jumping on top of our guys!! Hockey is a contact sport and if the guy is going to be a big pussy and flip out every time he gets bumped he should go play baseball.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 10:27 am
@King Cobra, Smith deliberately creates contact and tries to pretend the other team’s player ran him. In my mind, that’s bad mojo. He’s worse than the Sedin sisters, and I’d like one of the Kings to show him what it’s like to get run.
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King Cobra Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, I agree, would love to see him and Doan get smashed!
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
@King Cobra, I actually have more respect for Doan than Smith. Doan has always played the Kings tough. Skill guys who grind, or grinders with skill get my respect.
King Cobra Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 9:15 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?,
I hear you about Doan, but I can not respect what he did to Richards and Mitchell in game one and I hope Brownie catches him with his head down ala Sedin sister hit!!!
GKG
The way to beat a hot goaltender is to overflow the chances. Smith made some great saves but it wasn’t enough. Good first game of the series.
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DesertKing Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:28 pm
@Mikey J.,
Smyth appeared to bave a hard time with players coming at bim carrying a lot of speed. Crash the net, take the shot, put on the rebound.
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Mikey J. Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:36 pm
@DesertKing, Smyth is no different from Luongo, Schneider, or Elliot. Percentages are the key to scoring goals.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 10:28 am
@DesertKing, He had no chance on the Brown shot with speed, because Brown put it right in his weak spot. Hopefully all the players picked that up. He’s weak waist-high stick side.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 10:28 am
BTW, I’m not a JR fan, but JR DID call that, pregame.
Does FSW ever release the post game show online? Would love to hear Bob and Jim’s wrap up. Also, I was there for game 5 last series and never saw what must have been the loudest post game show to date. Thanks
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Niko Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:28 pm
@Niko, Game 4
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Can we get the TSN announcers better, NBC sucks, and if we play the DEVILS we get DOC EMERICK
(the devils long time announcer prior to this year), OLCHEK and god forbid PIERRE’s bald head, that really bytes.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:31 pm
@fernando, i like Doc…..He good at it….He sure not better than Bob Miller because no one will ever be as good as Bob….
Wish Bob Can announces these games
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Munchrat Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 5:48 am
@KingsFanFTW, Emerick blathers way too much.
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CB14 Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:32 pm
@fernando, I miss the days of Gary Thorne and Bill Clement doing the games on ESPN. With Bucci and Barry in the studio it doesn’t get any better then that. Those were the days.
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Mikey J. Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:44 pm
@CB14, Bill Clement was freaking awesome. Ex Flyer.
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SpreignedAnkle Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 12:52 am
@CB14, I would not mind this one bit; it’ll feel like I’m playing EA NHL 12 (among other years)… And especially since I’ve won multiple cups with the Kings with them announcing, haha.
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mrbrett7 Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:01 am
@CB14, Clement Clement…hands of cement!
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Stuart Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 10:17 am
@CB14, yup, GT and BC were the voice of Wednesday night hockey on ESPN! oh how I miss them. I would love to hear them do the Finals.
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EternalOptimist Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 11:12 pm
@fernando, I like Olcyzk but agree mcguire has got to go. How about the hottie that used to do the VS games… Carissa miller?
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 11:37 pm
@fernando, Emerick and Olcyzk are NBC’s top announcing team. They will be doing the finals regardless on who will be playing. It could be Columbus and New York Islanders and they still would do the finals. The Devils have nothing to do with it.
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King Cobra Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:49 am
@fernando, Just be thankful we did not have to listen to Hayward again!
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Sorry, game 4!
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Great game-keep it up please!I’m thinking Smith’s confidence might be a bit shaken having watched three go right by him tonight AND a bunch more posters,etc that he was beaten clearly onStoll just missed and the guys are elevating shots at last.Don’t let up-petal to the metal,GO KINGS,GO!!
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Quick with a questionable save. No really, he had a question, he raised his hand and a save was the answer. How rad was that!
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Ohoh cats out of the bag, now everyone knows Quick is near sighted and they will start shooting from inside their red line. Kings looking strong,looking real good and scarying me to death.
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Osaka Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:51 pm
@markmanila, I hope they do shot at him from the redline more, keeps him focused and in the game while they turn the puck over to us without any attack or threat.
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Osaka Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:56 pm
@Osaka, Shoot not shot
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I told my buddies tonight that I’m at peace with this team right now,I won’t deny that I get a little nervous and I was definately feeling that way in the first couple of games in the first two series. Towards the end of the season I had a feeling that they would not win some of their games,I guess that’s being a Kings fan for 20 some years but,like I said I feel at peace with this team, they have played out of their minds and if they can play like this from hear on out there is no team that can beat them. I feel so much better with this team than I did in 93.Not saying I’m not going to be a Nervous Nelly but I have sooooo much more hope than ever before.
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King Cobra Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:52 am
@LVKINGS88, This team is on a mission and they are going to win the Stanley Cup!
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 10:32 am
@LVKINGS88, Aside from a Lakers team or two, this is the most dominating playoff performance I’ve seen in my life. Never test fate, though. The most dominant performance I ever saw was stopped cold by two pulled hammies–Byron Scott and Magic Johnson. In my recollection, it’s the only team that ever swept the playoffs up until the finals and was swept.
Never take the moment for granted.
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The Kings just dominated so much of this game. Take away the bad goal against and the Kings could have easily won 5-1 without the empty netter. The only reason Phoenix was able to hang around so long was because of missed scoring opportunities. As well as the Kings played the PP and Carter still didn’t produce so there is a lot of room for improvement. If Phoenix doesn’t make some drastic adjustments that come up with some answers this will be a short series as well.
I can honestly say I thought the Kings would have postseason success, but never would I have dreamt they would be this dominate. 9-1 and they have not trailed in the score at any point in the last 4 games. Incredible.
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fsd1 Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:42 am
@Osaka, Carts stick play on the PK and defending more than makes up for any goals not scored, I actually think he had a great game.
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This is happening. It’s really happening…
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Jeff Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 11:07 pm
@McDonalds, funny, I keep thinking the same thing!
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EternalOptimist Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 11:21 pm
@McDonalds, Lol… Let’s get to the promise land before this mojo runs out!
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Had to work tonight and just finished watching the game – SWEET! What a performance!! Go KINGS GO!!!!
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SUTTER: “(I) trust putting everybody out there late in the game”
Huge statement. I can’t imagine any other coach sharing this confidence.
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Bobbi Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 6:59 am
What a statement, indeed! WOW.
I’ve drunk the kool-aid and I believe…
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Just a side note here, but I find it amazing that the most exciting game on the planet has the most boring interviews and post game conferences. And is not just the Kings, is in all Hockey World. I understand the culture of the game is to be humble and complimentary to teammates and others in General (Except NYR & Devils), but comparing it to NBA and NFL is just the most boring and predictable interviews I have ever heard or seen. Thank GOD they make up for it on the ice and is anything but boring while in action.
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EternalOptimist Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 11:17 pm
@Leo4kings, Kinda refreshing to the me, me culture that we live in… One of the many endearing aspects of this game and it’s players.
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Niko Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 11:19 pm
@Leo4kings,
DS is anything but predictable, though Kings hockey is the only sport I follow religiously.
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Leo4kings Reply:
May 13th, 2012 at 11:26 pm
@Niko, U R absolutly correct about DS, but I swear is like pulling a teeth from the guy. They ask about Voynoy play and he responds that he is paired with Mitchell!!! Haaa? What the hell does that have to do with the question about his pass to Brownie? Lol… God bless him. Now, I understand when Daughty said for 1st couple weeks had no idea what the guy was talking about?! Lol… At the end of the day, Score board baby. Go kings, GOooooooo
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Steven H Brown Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 12:07 am
@Leo4kings, It wasn’t just the non sequitors Drew was talking about the mumble speak, and the fact that he couldn’t actually make out the words. imagine being at the morning skate, and not understanding a word the coach is saying!
Munchrat Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 6:07 am
@Leo4kings, Actually, Sutter was asked to “Talk about Slava Voynov”. When I saw it live, I thought this answer was a gem!
mrbrett7 Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:07 am
@Leo4kings, How do I put this.
Who are the primary players in the NFL/NBA? I don’t mean this racist at all…it’s more about the NFL and NBA being leagues dominated by players who are more interested in getting a highlight than winning a game.
It has more to do with ESPN than anything.
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le_CG Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 10:11 am
@mrbrett7,
^couldn’t agree more^
That’s why I fell off of NBA. Too much about theatrics and no longer the sport itself
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Leo4kings Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
@mrbrett7, I hear you and your point would make sense if the NHL players or coaches interviews were based on inteligence or substance, but that’s not what I get. All I hear is boring cliches and predictable short one word answers. You can be cultured and inteligent and still have some personality and sense of humor. Thats’s all I was trying to say.
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Adamic39 Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:07 pm
@Leo4kings, Go after the reporters too then. How many questions go something like this….”you scored the game winner, how important was that to the team?”. How is anyone supposed to answer that?
Leo4kings Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 12:18 am
@Leo4kings, Good point and in case like that a personality or humor will come to play. In your
question senario the answer could be: “well, I think the game winner really hurt the other team, what do you think?” or Just say: “Are you serious? That’s your question?” that will
fill the room with laughter and the guy would think twice to ask stupid question again.
Kings forecheck was so good in that first period, they took their own goalie out of the game!
fluke goal that was, he’s gonna be a wall on Tue. night, and he’s gonna need to be….no way the yotes are rollin’ over this easily, having come through 2 solid rounds of hockey.
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Steven H Brown Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 12:20 am
@Knappz, I would have thought that about the Blues too, after 82 games and 4 straight playoff wins against the team from the tank, but that wasn’t the case. It hard for those of us, who have watched this team from it’s inception, that they are finally this good, but they keep make a believer out of me, night after night. who would have thought, before King, and Nolan, were promoted, that this season, we could win a game, when the opposition had the best goaltender on the ice? That happened tonight. I would agree, that it’s unlikely to happen again on Tuesday.
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Tweeners Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 12:46 am
@Steven H Brown, Everyone can say that this loss is attributed to the lack of intesity from the yotes..but, realistically, it was the Kings’ outstanding and relentless forecheck that caused them to remain on their heels all night that made them look sooo stationary. The mistakes (or perceived mistakes) were caused by the Kings’ smothering attack both on offense and defense…reliving it in my mind just brings tears to my eyes!! I can recall feeling that warm fuzzy feeling in ’93 with Gretzky on our team,,but, that was nowhere near the sensation i’m feeling tonight…
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 12:58 am
@Tweeners, i still dont know how to feel this is new to me ><
Richards also had a great game. That header was a beaut!
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I am proud of you guys. Your playing like champs. The Yokes know they are in for a battle. Dustin Penner is playing his heart out. I know a divorce is painful buddy, but hang in there, eventually it will all be behind you. You will be in LA for a long time. Good luck and I hope everything works out for you.
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Darn it feels good to be 9-1!!
http://assets0.ordienetworks.com/images/GifGuide/dancing/tumblr_lj3t79ToKm1qchk28.gif
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Steven H Brown Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 12:22 am
@Niko, Except for the eternal wait between games, Kings have played just 10 times since April 7.
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Before the playoff start I said don’t worry about the home court advantage,just win all the road games and you’ll have home court advantage.6-0 on the road for the playoff,I never thought it will happen–ALL YOUR GUYS DID IT. WOW…PLAUDIT…1)Focused on play your OWN GAME.2)Only reason for CUP to L.A.–YOUR DETERMINATION….boy…I fill so good…THANKS…TEAM’S-FORECHECK..beautiful…GKG…
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Niko Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 12:04 am
@JOHN SHAW, Honestly, I don’t think we’d be 9-1 if we had home ice… Blessing in disguise!
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puck73 Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 12:09 am
@JOHN SHAW, Homecourt advantage huh? Totally agree! The Clippers were just outstanding today in the 4th quarter when the game was still in doubt, and they finished strong ! Great obsrevation, Thanx John !
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JOHN SHAW Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 12:32 am
@puck73, I FEEL THAT I AM INDEED FILLED WITH JOY…GKG
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mrbrett7 Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:09 am
@puck73, Wow…hahahahaha
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Steven H Brown Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 12:30 am
@JOHN SHAW, the good news, is that, if the Kings advance, they would have the Road ice advantage, against either NYR or NJD. So far this postseason, winning game 1 on the road, has planted the seed of doubt, winning game 2 on the road, has made the Canucks, and the Blues see the task, as herculean, and going up 3-0 upon returning to Staples Center, has broken the backs of the opponents. If the Yotes don’t realize, that losing Tuesday, means their season is over, than they will lose Tuesday, and be trying to find someplace not quite as warm as the Valley of the Sun to spend the off season.
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JOHN SHAW Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 12:48 am
@Steven H Brown, I don’t care about all that road game’s playoff winning record ,KING has done and doing fine to now,AS LONG AS WE HAVE CUP IN L.A…GKG
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Pili Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 6:52 am
@Steven H Brown, Based on last night’s game, I don’t think it matters what the Yotes realize. What matters is the Kings bringing their game, intensity, composure….speed.
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JOHN SHAW Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:05 am
@Pili, WELL SAID…GKG
Heading to Phoenix early Tuesday morning for Game 2. Have room for 3-4 people in my car. Will be staying overnight and coming back Wednesday. We can get a hotel room and share it if you like. Share in gas also. Email me at jrosene28@gmail.com if interested. Will be checking Stub Hub for tickets to the game. I live in West LA. Preferably find a place to meet and pick up.
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JOHN SHAW Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 12:27 am
@Jeff_R, I FEEL THAT I AM INDEED FILLED WITH JOY…GKG
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 12:33 am
@JOHN SHAW, Nice to hear, just not what this thread is about
Looking for people to drive with me to the game in Glendale, Arizona.
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JOHN SHAW Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 12:53 am
@Jeff_R, YOU ARE THE LUCKY GUY,I HAVE TO WORK BUT GOOD LUCK ANYWAY…GKG
SpreignedAnkle Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 1:38 am
@Jeff_R, I like turtles.
Robb Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 1:40 am
@Jeff_R, Awesome man, Enjoy the game! Don’t come back without a Victory!! GO KINGS GO!!!
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jason Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 2:23 am
@Jeff_R, i live 20 minutes away from the stadium and going tuesday also.. I bought my tickets for 35$ today 1 hr before the game about 6 rows away from the glass
I dont know if you’ve been here before but its really a cool setup. Hotel right next to stadium (walking distance). The stadium is surrounded with restaurants, bars, stores and a movie theatre so there is definitely a lot to keep you busy
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Love DS’ reply on Voynov’s play. Incredible guy!
And what a team we have now! Everyone is contributing in their way and it’s all in good ways!
Thanx, Kings!
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was it just me or was there horrible officiating that game? Penalties on kopi, mitchell, were vacuous. Definately went in favor of the yotes overall which is why its so awesome to see the kings power through anyways.
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Robb Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 3:04 am
@Davey, Not just you, the yotes definetly were the “home” team by all meaning of the word. Even the linesmen were garbage from their continuous kicking out of players from faceoffs to the ridiculous Icing call in the third.
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PRMan Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 5:57 am
@Robb, and the missed icing on Doan’s dump-in on that goal where Doughty got checked.
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mrbrett7 Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:10 am
@PRMan, It hit a Kings stick, unfortunately. I think it was Mike Richards.
Kings Fan In Temecula Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 3:15 am
@Davey, it was absolutely terrible, especially when the linesmen got in the way that one time haha terrible
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Thank you DS for all you’ve done so far
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(on having the trust in Dwight King late in games…)
SUTTER: “(I) trust putting everybody out there late in the game.”
That quote just says it all to me, DS expects the same out of everyone regardless of what line you play in, TRUST is a confidence builder word
Stay focused , determined, and hungry boys.
Go Kings Go
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It’s 8:55am ET and i can now officially confirm that last night’s game did actually happen.
Frankly this last month seems like it’s been some sorta fairy tale dream. I mean the wins themselves are solid, so nothing Cinderella-like in a vacuum, but I just can’t believe this is happening. I want this team to win it all so badly but no matter what I’m proud of my Kings.
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Munchrat Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 6:09 am
@Shakes, Good morning, Shakes!
So are you psyched for the potential of going to a Finals game?
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Cesar A Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 6:55 am
@Munchrat, The way this Kings team is playing it is just a matter of time before they are officially in the Finals. Let’s Go Kings!
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Shakes Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:53 am
@Munchrat, i am…but one game at a time… i’m just excited that i’ll be flying home to be at Game 4 with my dad… winning yesterday means that no matter what, game 4 means we have a way of holding onto the series, whether it’s making it a 2-2 split, or something even better…
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Pili Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:02 am
@Shakes, I totally agree. the wins are a product of great passing, puck recovery, taking away space on defense, goaltending, agressiveness, speed….I could go on and on. They’re about great hockey, no Cinderella-likeness about it. That is what is so scary.
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This team is hitting on all cylinders. They’re getting outstanding play from all 4 lines, 6 d’men, and goaltending every single night.
JQ gave up an ugly one yesterday, but he was huge in the 3rd when we needed him to be.
A couple of shoutouts to guys who were probably over-looked last night…
Martinez has been playing lights out. He’s making smart reads and joining the rush at the right times.
Stolly has been an absolute beast every shift. Whether it’s on the pk, regular shift, or PP, he’s made his presence felt every time out there.
The play of the 4th line. I can’t say enough about the play of Richardson/Fraser/Nolan. They’ve made impact plays and have habitually kep the puck deep in the opposing teams end ever game.
Keep the train rolling boys.
7 wins to the Holy Grail!
GO KINGS!
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Munchrat Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 6:09 am
@nykingfan, So where can we get tickets for the Finals?
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DesertKing Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 6:25 am
@Munchrat,
I already have mine. Can’t wait yo ise them.
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DesertKing Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 6:26 am
@DesertKing,
“to use”
nykingfan Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 6:58 am
@Munchrat,
stubhub my man!
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Munchrat Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:32 am
@nykingfan, We can do better…
nykingfan Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:32 am
@Munchrat,
Rich could always hook us up! lol
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The attitude of this team and the answers to media questions from each player are so focused, determined. Has the sound of a team that has done this before and know what it takes to win it! No feathers are ruffled in this locker room, 9-1 in the playoffs!!! So good to be a Kngs fan right now, keep it rollin boys!
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Go Kings Go!
Thanks to all the kings , Sutter , coaches staff news people
and Bob Jim Rich Dayl Nick and so what
a great day to be a Kings fan for twenty four
years now lets get our rest men boys .
Game two Tuesday ding ding
Thank You
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I was a bit worried that Yotes have the edge around face-off circles but it seems our guys figured it out. And it’s not showing on the paper but I thought Stoll had a monster game. He beat Smith with that shot hit the corner pipe. Not many people can lift the puck with that close range.
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DS is my hero. Whatever he did to get this team playing the way they are…and whatever kind of pancakes he is feeding Penner…is mind baffling!
Keep it up boys…you guys deserve to go all the way!
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Shakes Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:57 am
@puck73, well to be fair i figure our recent coaching history is like fine meal. We may not have been able to fully enjoy, appreciate, and take advantage of the skillset that DS brings unless we had the foundation and building blocks that TM & John Stevens have created. In other words i dunno if have this type of sucess if we had DS before TM… on the other hands sometimes it felt like even Jesus couldn’t have saved this team
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puck73 Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:16 am
@nykingfan, I liked him alot better in the Police Squad movies then I did as a hockey coach.
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nykingfan Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:41 am
@puck73,
Coach Frank Drebin! lol
you can’t deny what he’s done for this organization.
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With every press conference and same set of redundant ridiculous stale press questions, my love for Sutter grows and grows.
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Undefeated since I stopped shaving after the game 4 loss to the Nucks!
Srsly, though, the things that impress me the most about this team right now are:
1. They don’t let any goal scored against them take them off of their game. They almost always come back to score the next one (the only exception was the one game against Vancouver).
2. The passes have gotten so much better as the season went on and are nearly almost always tape to tape now.
3. The forecheck and the backcheck are all done with conviction by every player. It seems that everyone has bought into it completely and are playing at the highest levels.
4. Dustin Brown is possessed. There isn’t any other plausible explanation for his amazing play.
I voted for Kings in 6 for the poll, but I’d be more than happy if I was wrong and they wrapped this up sooner. The Yotes are going to make adjustments for game 2, but somehow, the way this Kings team has been playing, they’ll be able to withstand the Yotes’ push and come out on top again in game 2.
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Its amazing to think that the Rangers will have played 10 home games before the Kings played their 5th home game on Thursday @ Staples!
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