An earlier item touched on areas that the Phoenix Coyotes might seek to change in Game 2. First and foremost on that list will be trying to limit the effectiveness of the Kings’ first line of Dustin Brown, Anze Kopitar and Justin Williams. Not only did the Kings get goals from Brown and Kopitar in Game 1, and a total of 15 shots on goal from those three players, but the line set the tone for the rest of the team to follow. Kopitar, in particular, was an effective puckhandler in the offensive zone, and there’s little doubt that the Coyotes will try to be more aggressive with that line and limit possession time. After practice today, Coyotes coach Dave Tippett and center Martin Hanzal talked about improving their play against the Kings’ top line.
TIPPETT: “We’ve gone up against some pretty good teams, pretty good center ice (players) here. We know what we’re up against. Like I said last night, I’m more concerned about making sure our guys play to their capabilities, we get everybody playing the way we think they should be playing, judge what the other team is doing. If we can get up to speed, see where we can get to. That’s the sense of our guys today. We recognized that L.A. played a strong game last night, but I think we can be much better than we were. Center ice is obviously very important in that. Our whole group can be a lot better.’’
HANZAL: “Obviously, their top two lines are really skilled, real strong on the puck. We’ve got to make sure we can be hard on these guys, physical and take the time and the space away from them and that’s going to be a key tomorrow.’’
The center matchup was also a storyline when the Kings played the St. Louis Blues, and the Kings faired well in that matchup. The Coyotes are also deep at center, and Darryl Sutter once again is looking toward the middle of the ice as a good measuring stick for both teams.
SUTTER: “Well, we liked them in our first two series, the matchups. We talked about it being an important part of it. I know everybody is talking about the matchups in this series. But that is just as important. When you look at Marty Hanzal and Vermette and Boyd Gordon and Daymond, four key guys on their team (against) four key guys on our team. You look at it in that light, in terms of expectations, minutes, how they’re used, there’s similarities. I said when I came here, I thought it was the strongest part of our team. Last year, Kopitar never played in the playoffs. Richie [Mike Richards] wasn’t here. Jarret Stoll was suspended one game. Fraz [Colin Fraser] was not here. If you look at it, it’s a total shift in that position. You know how important that position is.’’
Their best skater is Ray Whitney. Was he even playing last night? I didn’t see him on the scratch list.
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Deke'r Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
@Steve, ….yup….19 minutes worth…
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Osaka Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:04 pm
@Steve, Vrbata regular season 35 goals, playoffs 2 goals.
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jonsey Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
@Osaka, Kovalchuck was sort of the opposite? Brown has really shown haters (and me) wrong.
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luc20rules Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:21 pm
@Osaka, Vrbata hasn’t been the same since a Chicago player pancaked him in I think it was game 2 of the 1st series. He came back amazingly after being taken off in a strecher. The guy is tough just not 100% right now.
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Steve Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:37 pm
@Osaka, Rather have Whitney not counting age.
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Was Tippett in Sling Blade?
http://youtu.be/Bk-digJCIA8
“French fried pertaters….”
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Lake Forest Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:55 pm
@Osaka, HAHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHA we used to joke about Sutter and sling Blade
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Osaka Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:05 pm
@Lake Forest, No Sutter is Rocky, Tippett is Sling Blade.
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Bonvivant Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:21 pm
@Osaka, DS has bitter beer face.
Kissmyblarneystones Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 11:04 pm
@Osaka,
“Mmmmmm. I walked in on ‘em on the back porch, and there he was a layin on top of her. I reckon’d by the sound she was a makin, that she was a liken it…MMmmmmm So I killed her. Mmmmm….. I hit her with a Kaiser Blade, some calls it a Sling Blade, but I calls it a Kaiser Blade………MMmmmmm
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Kissmyblarneystones Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 11:05 pm
@Osaka,
Give us the Bigguns…..MMmmmmm! Wit Mustard!!!!!
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Duncanz Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 11:17 pm
@Kissmybillybobs,
MMmmmmm …
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Looks like game 1 slipping away from Jersey.
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jess Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
@jess,
NJ with a ton of perimeter shots and no 2nd chances. Reminds me of Kings reg season style of play.
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Kenny44 Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:00 pm
@jess, The Devils faded, and even their late game all out attack seemed half hearted. If I’m attacking the Rangers, I’d try some funnel plays from the corner or jam plays from behind the net. Get the Rangers worried about collapsing down low, which then will open the points from those shot blockers and get Lundquist twisted around and uncomfortable.
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If the Kings take game 2, consider this series over. Sutter has brought so much to this team. Better breakouts, passing, emotion, forechecking…love that the defenseman are standing up at the blue line, making smart pinches. All facets are working well right now. GKG!
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luc20rules Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:35 pm
@He Shoots He Scores, I think his strategy of having the D be more commited to holding the Offensive Zone has just tired out teams that don’t have the Kings Depth, or simply don’t trust their depth players to begin with. If Smith didn’t stand on his head the Kings would have scored atleast 6 on their 48 shots I was there many were high quality chances. I am hoping we wear him out like we did Elliott last round. He had a great game 1, then slipped in game 2 and just wasn’t the same.
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Bringbackbutchgoring Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:01 pm
@luc20rules, Seriously, at what part of the season did we become the quickest team in the NHL. It’s like the old games between the Redwings and Kings only we get to be the Redwings for a change. Our forecheckers are all over Phoenix. Stupid how some teams (ala Kings before Sutter) just use one forechecker and a floater which is pretty much useless. One other thing. Can you believe Penner? How is it possible I’m beginning to like this guy?
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luc20rules Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:30 pm
@Bringbackbutchgoring, I think alot of it is how organized the players on the ice are always aware of their own and line-mate tendancies/responsibilitys. When was the last time the D pinched to hold the zone and a forward didn’t cover the point. I also don’t see a guy(Frolov) protect the puck for a full minute then pass it to an area where no Kings player has a chance to recover it. It seems like all passes are going to an open guy or 60% chance guy that usually recovers or atleast freezes the puck along the boards. As for Penner he has finally bought in and Sutter is better at just excepting what he has instead of trying to make Penner a defensive player or a high endurance guy. Let him play 30 seconds like his life depends on it and end his shift.
dtalker Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 9:20 pm
@Bringbackbutchgoring, Pretty hard for opponents to use their speed when they know that the minute they release the puck a King’s player is going to dump them on their rear. The Kings use to have one great checker in their captain DB, now we have a whole team. Every time Penner checks an opponent off the puck, something good usually happens. Yotes can focus on our top 2 lines, but they don’t realize Sutter has 4 lines. Before the other teams know what hit them they are down 2 games and the series is over.
Rental a car 63.99, Gas $88.49, Game 1 ticket 6 Rows off the ice in Phx $130 plus $16.95 in Stubhub fees, Kings Victory PRICELESS!
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luc20rules Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:29 pm
@luc20rules, Don’t know how I am going to get to the game by 6pm on Thurs. How much would a 60 mile chopper shuttle cost?
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DesertKing Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:59 pm
@luc20rules,
If it is a medevac chopper run, they are about $30k.
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David R Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 11:37 pm
@luc20rules, im going to start feeling sick around 1, but ill try to stick it for a couple hours, but wont be able to make it, ill need to go to staples center for medicine
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We are driving over in the morning then coming home right after the game. 10 hours in the car but worth every minute! go Kings go!
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DesertKing Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:39 pm
@Serenity Now,
Hope it is a nice car
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luc20rules Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:39 pm
@Serenity Now, Hope you have a safe trip. That’s for Tues right? We’re at home on Thurs, but working 60 miles out in Mission Viejo, until maybe 5pm. Its just impossible to really plan for things with how late schedules get spit out and then having us play 1.5 hrs early.
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luc20rules Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:47 pm
@Serenity Now, The other thing is you better be sure the A/C works. It was 92 F at 8:30 pm on Sunday. It really didn’t cool off until I was driving thru mountains or got back into the inland empire basin. I do respect the commitment. If its even possible I will be pulling for the Kings an extra amount for you. As I remember thinking after the 98 ft fluke bounce goal from center ice. If the Kings lose. This is going to be a terrible drive home and probably should get a room instead of trying to make a zero energy 5.5 hr drive.
Go Kings Go!
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Osaka Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:49 pm
@Serenity Now, Watch for the speed trap by Quartzsite AZ.
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Forum Gold Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 8:29 am
@Serenity Now, Have a great time and a safe trip as you will be FLYING home with a 2 games to none lead in the Stanley Cup Western Conference Finals. GO KINGS GO!!!
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Bob McKenzie on TSN made a good point, Quick had an off game for Quick’s standards and PHX’s only goals (2) came off of misplay or miscommunication from Quick. That isn’t going to happen again.
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Kenny44 Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:54 pm
@Osaka, And he takes home a handsome paycheck for what a bunch of us had to say before Game 1 was even over.
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Michael J. Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 9:19 am
@Kenny44,
While he still can’t pronounce Anze – says Ann-Zay (or something like it).
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PurpleBlacknGold Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:56 pm
@Osaka, I was talking today with a friend about this exact point. The only two goals they scored were basically gifts. If not for two mistakes, that game is a complete domination shut out. I am with you in the opinion that the Yotes cannot and will not take four of six from us. If we win tomorrow, they are absolutely done.
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Osaka Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:06 pm
@PurpleBlacknGold, Agreed.
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JGSmall Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 9:02 am
@PurpleBlacknGold, Give a little credit where due – the forecheck on the second goal was perfect and created the open net goal. Doughty never stood a chance because he basically never saw the forecheck coming. The second defenseman was moving for a short outlet and not in position to get the F2. Was it Williams who lost his man allowing the F3 to be loose in front? The dogs did something very right… we should be aware of that set play.
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Michael J. Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 9:21 am
@JGSmall,
I agree. If King got in and slid the puck put to Carter we would have called it a great goal.
luc20rules Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:44 pm
@Osaka, Quick usually follows up a bad game with a great one. I hope that continues.
Go Kings Go!
@PurpleBlacknGold: I was at the game with great seats. Quick wasn’t tested that often, but he stopped probably 4 of 5 grade A chances. There were 2 exceptional glove saves, and a couple of scrambling moments where he made pad saves that pretty much only Quick would be able to make. Phx didn’t shoot often, but they usually didn’t shoot until an opportunity arose. Until the last few where they shot anytime they could. I do agree that the Kings played much better than Phx, but as well as Smith played he could have stole this one if he stopped Brown or King didn’t make the right read following Richie in the 2nd.
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luc20rules Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:46 pm
@luc20rules, I will say this I was confident with the flow of the game, but Smith was playing so well I never felt confortable.
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Kings Fan In Temecula Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 9:40 pm
@luc20rules, the more you shoot at the guy, the more you tire him out, keep it relentless and he’ll ket some buy
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nocturn Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 5:47 am
@Kings Fan In Temecula,
I read somewhere that there were over 40 shots taken at Smith in just the first period alone. Obviously they were not all “On Goal” and didnt count on the stat sheet but DAMN! 40 shots taken in the first and 90+ total over 3 periods? Wow.
rogiesbackup Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 9:39 pm
@Osaka, Has happened several times in the season albeit not always resulted in a goal. There needs to be an agreement with Quick and his defensemen as to what to do when he comes out and handles the puck.
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Bill M. Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 11:23 pm
@rogiesbackup, From Rich’s postgames yesterday, it was said that Doughty told him where he wanted the puck. There was no bad play, just a perfectly executed forecheck. Still if you can only muster that once a game you are in BIG trouble.
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The Yotes are trying to match our interview intensity, obviously.
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How about the Kreider kid for the Rangers – assist on goal 1 and a beautiful finish on goal 2. Size, speed, skill and poise at 21. Very impressive
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SLIM Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:14 pm
@Kenny44,
Not as impressive as his coach..
Who i think gives hockey a black eye….
He is a disrespectful arrogant curmudgeon….
Never liked a bully…
Also our rookies haven’t been chop liver…
King got 2 goals as well…Granted he is not as well rounded..
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rogiesbackup Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 9:33 pm
@SLIM, “Not as well rounded?” Sounds like east coast bias to me!!
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Kings x Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 11:37 pm
@Kenny44, How bout that voynov kid hes a d man. So sick of hearing about the rangers kid. How bout king, he’s a rookie. Has more goals too
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Osaka Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 12:15 am
@Kings x, This is true about Voynov, much more difficult position to play.
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Off topic… I was watching the NYR’s game this evening and as I have heard so many times before, the crowd was cheering: “Henry! Henry! Henry!” (with the clapping of course).
We should have a cheer for Quick…
Any suggestions?
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goldielocks Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:21 pm
@Lead Feet,
“jon Quick!Jon Quick!Jon Quick!”
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aKinginVancouver Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:22 pm
@Lead Feet, MVP
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Lead Feet Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
@aKinginVancouver, Ahh….see what you did there!
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JPKelly Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
@Lead Feet,
Ve-Zi-Na
Ve-Zi-Na
Ve-Zi-Na
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luc20rules Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:34 pm
@JPKelly, +1, already tried to start that one several times. I wonder how many of the casual fans know what the Vezina Trophy is?
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goldielocks Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
@luc20rules,
Some people might misunderstand it as a female sexual organ …
luc20rules Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
@goldilocks, LOL, I will work on my annouciation.
KC23 Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 10:25 pm
@luc20rules, I’ve also tried to get that chant going, but I’m uncertain just what percentage of fans knew what it meant.
Jack Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 4:10 am
to goldilocks..No, thats Mulva!
SLIM Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:49 pm
@Lead Feet,
They were more often chanting..
Marty…Marty…Marty…
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kb Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 9:52 pm
@SLIM, QUICK-E QUICK-E QUICK-E QUICK-E
~
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InTheCrease Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 9:49 pm
@Lead Feet, Yeah, how about “stay in the crease, stay in the crease, stay in the crease”? The second Yotes goal would not have happened if he had just stayed in net and not gone outside to shovel a pass to Doughty. When will he learn? He’s freakin’ me out, man…
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sh27696 Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 10:24 pm
@InTheCrease, Quick may not be Marty Turco in his prime handling the puck, but. He does just fine. Doughty told him to set up the puck. Richardson, lost his man, and Carter didn’t get over to cover for him. Quick missed the shot from the red line, but he had. A lot of help on the 2nd goal. Chill out Quick was probably. Our best player 70 of. Our 92 games so far, the team has won 9 out of 19 playoff games quit freaking out about things you imagine are happening, and find some joy, in what is happening.
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InTheCrease Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 10:31 pm
@sh27696, Gee, okay. Thanks. You made me feel so much better with your insight and knowledge. Even though I did not understand half of what you wrote. And did not agree with anything you wrote. But thanks again. He still needs to stay in the net, though.
Dominick (defrim65) Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 10:13 pm
@Lead Feet, It starts about 1:28 in, but it ends perfectly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IguzgGx7y-8
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Decker Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 7:27 am
@Dominick (defrim65), Pure gold there!
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trytodethroneus Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 8:42 am
@Lead Feet,
QUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
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JGSmall Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 9:13 am
@Lead Feet, From Rollerball (the original)
Jon nathan
Jon nathan
Jon nathan
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Its in the bag….crap! I jinxed it!
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They’ll come after us with everything they have, tomorrow.
We need to methodically crush them.
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Speaking of Trevor Lewis….
This kid if he can get all his skills
Gelling together at the same time….
He could turn out to be 20-30 goal scorer…IMHO..
He’s young and will get better..
I’m watching a replay of yesterdays game..
Turns out we win 4-2….
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rogiesbackup Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 9:38 pm
@SLIM, His forechecking and pressure during the PK is tops!!!!
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KC23 Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 10:28 pm
@SLIM, One of my favorite players to watch. He is fast and a darn good checker in all areas of the ice. I noticed his work along the boards has improved this year. I hope gets a feel for the net one of these days.
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Steve Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 11:42 pm
@SLIM, Lewis has very little offensive ability, even in the minors.
However, he:
Is indestructible.
Is relentless away from the puck.
Is fast.
Is fit.
He has the makings of a great defensive forward.
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Osaka Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 12:41 am
@Steve, Agreed. I see a Mike Peca type player.
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billanthony Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 12:21 am
@SLIM, Could well pan out as having a Kris Draper-type influence. A solid role player elevating his game deep into the playoffs.
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Kopi’s line is going to be well checked, sounds like it’s a good time to put more pressure on the second line to score or do what we did against Vancouver, split up the kopi line!!! LOL
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Dominick (defrim65) Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 10:06 pm
@rogiesbackup,
Kopi’s line took all of the hardest match ups Phoenix had to offer, and Kopi’s line still dominated. They don’t have some secret weapons they have yet to unleash. Kopi, and Brown are too big and strong, and Willy is too slick. There’s only 1 guy on the second line who needs to step it up a notch, and that line will be fine.
3rd, and 4rth lines possession wise could use a little bit more gumpsion, but over all they’re all doing quite well.
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SLIM Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 10:32 pm
@Dominick (defrim65),
Did you see Kopi’s corsi for last game..
It was god-like..
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Steve Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 11:44 pm
@SLIM, Indeed. And really, you didn’t need a stat to see the utter domination. Brown and Kopi were imposing their will on Phoenix.
Steve Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 11:44 pm
@SLIM, Indeed. And really, you didn’t need a stat to see the utter domination. Brown and Kopi were imposing their will on Phoenix.
Dominick (defrim65) Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 1:12 am
@SLIM,
I did. Robert P does a really great breakdown of the Corsi and Fenwick stats over on JFTC, and the shot differentials for Phoenix have sucked all playoffs long. The Kings have dominated every team they’ve played so far. The Kings are outscoring their opponents 2-1 despite the fact that Vancouver, St.Louis, and now Phoenix have had nothing else to concentrate on except the Kings.
I hope they try to stop playing hockey and try to revert to the nasty tactics that Vancouver, and St.Louis tried by ratcheting up the physical play, because they are not strong enough to do it cleanly, and they’ll lose control of the game.
Kings know now that no matter how nasty it gets, if they stick to playing the power forward game their way with speed, no one can beat them. I suspect Smith will steal 1 somewhere, but these guys will be done in 5.
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David R Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 11:44 pm
@rogiesbackup, theyll just be so focused on that we will slip by one and then BAM, HEY HEY HEYHEYHEY, THIS IS LA….
SMIIIIIIIIITH, SMIIIIIIIIIITH, SMIIIIIIIITH
so they can bring it all they want
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Pili Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 7:18 am
@David R, It’s tricky to chant Smith in 3 syllables, but it can be done.
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DesertKing Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 8:40 am
@Pili,
We will find a way on Thursday and Sunday.
You can focus on kopi’s line if you want tippet, someone else will step up and you wont have an answer, sucks right?
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If a coach only explanation is “we have to be better as a team,” I’d be very concerned. It means he’s got no clue HOW to be better.
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KC23 Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 10:31 pm
@rogiesbackup, Nah, he’s smart enough to know that his team has a smallish chance of beating the Kings in a 7 game series, but he has to try and give his team the best chance to upset the Kings.
Ain’t gonna happen imho. Kings really haven’t had a bad game in a long time.
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Steve Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 11:46 pm
@rogiesbackup, I translated Tippett’s remarks as: “they are better than us, but we cold at least make it hard on them o sweep us.”
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One last thought for tippet tonight…Instead of counting sheep he can count shots at goal! or the 99 beers on the wall may work.(just subsitute beers on the wall for shots in my zone)
All kidding aside this will be the turning point for this series tomorrow. The hockey world is watching while the insiders are ready for shock and awe tomorrow.
Tippet you better be worrying about Carter and MR aka the Beast. and make sure you have pancakes for breakfast because Penner is having coyote for dinner!
I hope and pray this team continues the success!!! GO KINGS GO!!
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I say Kings try some stretch passes to keep Yotes guessing and have them play D.
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CB14 Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 10:26 pm
@rogiesbackup, They did exactly that on Brownie’s goal.
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rogiesbackup Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 11:22 pm
@CB14, They need to do it a couple times tomorrow to get the Yotes “thinking.”
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Dominick (defrim65) Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 2:23 am
@rogiesbackup, That’s actually part of their system. Speed through the puck, and minimum passes to move up ice by activating forwards to be in position to receive those passes. The passers job is to pass them to the receiver in a manor (usually ahead) so that the receiver doesn’t have to break stride. Brown (among many) had a few breakaways with that type of play, and scored the game winner.
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I think one area the Kings have been very effective at this whole postseason is the forecheck. Its obvious, but they have just been relentless and never backing off. They’ve done a hell of a job. Can’t wait til tomorrow!!! Gkg!
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Nice article about Dustin Penner and his season, and his relationships with DL, DS, and his teammates.
http://espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/7930584/los-angeles-kings-dustin-penner-no-joke
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Osaka Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 12:38 am
@King John, Great article.
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Cry Baby Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 7:14 am
@Osaka, I have had a soft spot for the other Dustin. I think he fits really well into the top 6 and wouldn’t mind him the Kings resigning him. I don’t think we can count of Gags for a full 82+.
Can’t wait for the next 10 hours to pass.
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Nice article about our defense/defence pairings, and why they work so well:
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=631681
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Heading over from lovely Pahrump to gaudy Glendale in the morning for Game 2 vs the crummy canines at 6pm.
I believe, like my own pup from the pound, ‘Gorilla’, the Coyotes bark is much worse than their bite!!!
I would be taking Gorilla with me across the way actually, except for a bit if a problem he caused when he took a completely out of character little nip at Mr Perkinson, the Postman in the middle of a hot and uncomfortable midday jaunt the other week.
His six month replacement has been issued a hunk of steak and a taser machine by the Postmaster General in fact, which several of us adoring pet owners think is just a slight case of overkill.
Even the local Goanna Gazette got in on the act, overstatingly headlining the almost inoccuous incident,
“Dog Day Afternoon – In The Desert” ….
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Dominick (defrim65) Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 2:10 am
@Duncanz, Better hope that Postal worker doesn’t own an AK47.
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DesertKing Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 6:22 am
@Dominick (defrim65),
I thought Kopi was only in his 20′s?
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Duncanz Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 7:25 am
@DesertKing,
Wasn’t he somewhere in between 10 & 12 … ?
DesertKing Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 8:23 am
@Duncanz
Those are Slovenian years.
BigSeeGas Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 6:07 am
@Duncanz, See you at margarita ville! It’s freaking hot out here! Heading back after the game not sure I can handle a 4th day of this blazing sun!!
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 6:21 am
@BigSeeGas, Thanks for mentioning this. Something to look forward too when we get down there, or not. Oh well at least we will cool off inside the Job and hotel.
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What I see as a real big problem for the Yotes in this series is the fact that they are not a puck possession team & that plays right into the Kings hands. Their lack of possession leads to far fewer offensive chances for them and it puts them back on their heels playing D in their zone. Add to that our impressive forechecking & back checking while rolling 4 lines just wears them down. Tippet is a great coach but it’s my opinion he just doesn’t have the horses to run this race. Off to bed now as I just got home after 11 hours at Disneyland & it’s back to work tomorrow.
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I would not be surprised if the lower lines score tonite.
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wow, looking at the stats for the officials still working, its amazing that they would miss that many calls…hmmmm.
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DesertKing Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 6:26 am
@Jack,
The fact that the 4 officials who worked the infamous Clowe game we allowed to work the playoffs tells you all you need to know.
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Duncanz Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 7:30 am
@DessertKing, Can’t blame them too much.
That was really kind of a tough one to catch ….
signed, Bill Buckner, 1986 ~
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DesertKing Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 8:25 am
@Duncanz,
“No, it wasn’t.”
signed, 18,118 Kings fans who were at the game that day and 20,000+ Kings fans who were watching it on TV and DD and the entire Kings bench and Ryan Clowe and the entire Cheater Sharks bench.
10 hours… T minus Mike Richards
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Game Day Insiders,
Look Alive!
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Duncanz Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 8:37 am
@jesst,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9CSirrlpPc
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@BigSeeGas & All in Arizona,
Yes! We shall rendezvous at “Jimmy Buffetville” for pregame interviews!
Look forward to meeting ALL THE KINGS MEN (& ladies) before, during, and after.
*** Major News Alert ***
Looks above like in-house guru of all things Kings, @JEFF_R (Tweety Birdwatch_R), the ‘People’s Pope’ is going to be gracing us with his Holy presence today in gaudy Glendale!!
I implore every single one of you to bow and genuflect to the sole Kings blogger who made this all possible with his grand pronouncements and heady predictions throughout the regular season and into the playoffs!
@Jeff_R your Holiness, I will be the Kings fan on my knees in expectation at the door to ‘Margaritaville’ when you walk in.
Please give me the a piece of the bread of heaven in the form of nachos, and bless me with the nearest latin libation and you can get your sacred hands on!
We all await your arrival with eager anticipation!!
AMEN ……..
GJ_RG & GKG GKG GKG GKG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Shakes Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 7:20 am
@Duncanz, Rich I think we should have an ambulance on standby at Glendale, i think Duncanz is about to blow a gasket
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Duncanz Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 7:33 am
@Shakes,
“SHEIK YERBOUTI”
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Shakes Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 8:31 am
@Duncanz, Shake what yo’ mama gave ya’
Everybody keep doing their part. Focus on the play.
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http://sports.nationalpost.com/2012/05/15/kings-strength-at-centre-could-be-a-problem-for-coyotes/
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@petemagoop, http://sports.nationalpost.com/2012/05/15/some-mighty-fine-early-conn-smythe-candidates/
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Tonights game will be the back breaker if we win. The mutts bounced back after losing the first game.But they were not playing team!
Go KINGS GO!!
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Just saw an interesting tidbit I didn’t know. Did anyone else realize 3 of the 4 captains left in the playoffs are American born?
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SLIM Reply:
May 15th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
Was brought up this week on earlier thread..
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Apparently the crews at Jobing.com are having trouble with the ice.
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I guess it’s official Sutter wants Richards to be called Richie and he is the boss.
I am sure all for it! Mike Richards!!!
P.S. I really like Richardson as well, but Mike Richards is the man!!!
GKG
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