Some notes from last night’s game…
– The Kings moved to within one victory of claiming the Stanley Cup, as they beat the New Jersey Devils 4-0 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Monday night at Staples Center.
– The Kings became the first team in NHL history to take a 3-0 lead in all four playoff series.
– Of the 21 skaters who have played in at least one playoff game in this postseason, 17 have scored at least one goal and 18 have recorded at least one point.
– The Devils outshot the Kings 22-21, including 7-6 in the first period.
– The Kings went 2-for-2 on the power play and 6-for-6 on the penalty kill. The Kings had been 0-for-18 on the power play in their previous five games. The Kings are 12-for-12 on the penalty kill in this series.
– Jonathan Quick made 22 saves for his third shtuout of these playoffs, and set a franchise record for most shutouts in a single postseason. Quick also recorded his fourth career playoff shutout, which is also a franchise record.
– Anze Kopitar had one goal and one assist (on the power play), to push his playoff totals to a team-high eight goals and 10 assists. In 23 career playoff games, Kopitar has 10 goals and 13 assists.
– Justin Williams had one goal (on the power play) and one assist, to push his playoff totals to three goals and a team-high 11 assists. In 68 career playoff games, Williams has 14 goals and 29 assists.
– Alec Martinez scored a goal, his first career playoff goal and his third point of these playoffs. In 23 career playoff games, Martinez has one goal and three assists.
– Jeff Carter had a power-play goal, his sixth goal and 11th point of the playoffs. In 64 career playoff games, Carter has 19 goals and 13 assists.
– Dwight King had one assist, his first assist and sixth point of the playoffs.
– Dustin Brown had one assist, his 10th assist and 17th point of the playoffs. In 29 career playoff games, Brown has nine goals and 15 assists.
– Mike Richards had one assist (on the power play), his eighth assist and 12th point of the playoffs. In 80 career playoff games, Richards has 20 goals and 42 assists.
– Drew Doughty had one assist (on the power play), his 10th assist and 13th point of the playoffs. In 29 career playoff games, Doughty has eight goals and 16 assists.
– Trevor Lewis had one assist, his sixth assist and seventh point of the playoffs. In 23 career playoff games, Lewis has two goals and nine assists.
– Willie Mitchell had one assist, his second assist and third point of the playoffs. In 68 career playoff games, Mitchell has three goals and nine assists.
– Jeff Carter, Simon Gagne and Justin Williams each recorded a team-high three shots on goal. Dustin Brown was credited with a game-high eight hits. Matt Greene was credited with a game-high four blocked shots.
– Willie Mitchell led the Kings in ice time, at a game-high 25 minutes, 29 seconds, followed by Rob Scuderi, at 24:05. Anze Kopitar led all Kings forwards in ice time, at 19:32, followed by Dustin Brown, at 19:17.
– The Kings won 30 of 53 faceoffs (57 percent). Anze Kopitar won 8 of 16 draws (50 percent). Jarret Stoll won 10 of 15 draws (67 percent). Mike Richards won 2 of 10 draws (20 percent).
I’m going to keep repeating this in hopes that someone will read it, but PLEASE LET BOB DROP THE PUCK FOR GAME FOUR!!!!
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Kings Fan In Temecula Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:03 am
@Tyler, Epic xD
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King Cobra Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:04 am
@Tyler, Great Idea!!
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Kenny44 Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:08 am
@Tyler, Yes!
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Matt George Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:19 am
@Tyler,
AT THE VERY LEAST!!
hell yes
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Forum Gold Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:30 am
@Tyler, With a standing ovation that delays the start of the game. GO KINGS GO!!!
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zdfun Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:41 am
@Tyler, totally agree!
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Capt Jam Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:55 am
@Tyler,
+1,000,000
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Richie Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:11 pm
@Tyler, I agree, sir. Bob Miller deserves it.
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Laura Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:37 pm
@Tyler,
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Laura Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
@Tyler, I just sent my season ticket rep an email about it…I told him to ask the powers that be…so we’ll see what happens..hopefully…that would be AWESOME!! GO KINGS GO!!!
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EmptyTank Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
@Laura,
I too have just e-mailed my season ticket rep. I think this is a brilliant idea! Jim, Nick and Daryl can cover for him on the recording for the start of the game until he can get back up to the booth.
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Laura Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 1:42 pm
@EmptyTank, ok so this is what my rep said: Oh they know. It’s not up to us though as it’s the NHL’s event.
So hopefully they will let him do that. But they may require a more neutral party to drop the puck.
Let’s hope for Bob!
Damn the NHL!!!!!
EmptyTank Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
@EmptyTank, Just got the following reply from my rep:
Mark,
Oh they know. It’s not up to us though as it’s the NHL’s event.
So hopefully they will let him do that. But they may require a more neutral party to drop the puck.
Let’s hope for Bob!
Andrew Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
@EmptyTank, I did the same.
EmptyTank Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
@Laura,
We must have the same rep
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PRMan Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
@Tyler, GREAT idea!
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paige Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
@Tyler, + 1
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Gary Livingston Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
@paige, Seriously.
Personally, I hope he is asked out onto the ice to hold the cup. But, yes, he should drop the puck too.
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Real 7 Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
@Tyler, that’s a great idea!
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John Roy Morgan Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
@Real 7, Yes Bob Miller to drop the puck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Eric K Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
@Tyler, Fantastic idea. Bring Jim out with him!
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Yep Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 4:23 pm
@Tyler, He deserves this in the least. I live in Colorado and am sad I will, like all you great fans, have to hear Emrick make his terrible call instead of Bob Miller making the call that he was born to make
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1 MORE boys!
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Williams goal last night was awesome, showed some real skill. So who gets the Conn Smythe, Kopistar or Quick?!
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Kenny44 Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:07 am
@iansez, J-Dub’s goal was awesome. Hell, they all were!
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iansez Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:12 am
@Kenny44, just loved how he “stopped short”, (“that’s my move!”), and completely fooled the Jersey D man. Kopi’s was pretty sweet too..
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Stuart Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:08 am
@iansez, totally undressed Fayne…
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iansez Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:13 am
@Stuart, zactly!
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Kenny44 Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
@Stuart, It was the feignt that got Fayne.
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DannyBhoy Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:59 am
@iansez, I think that big goose egg last night seals the deal for Quick MVP CSW
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Pie Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
@iansez, Quick no question
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Gary Livingston Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
@iansez,
Brown or Quick. That’s who it is between.
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prosmar Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
@Gary Livingston, Kopi deserves it more than Brown but Brown has been awsome too.
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prosmar Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
@iansez, if Kopi wants the Conn Smythe he’ll have to start shooting on Quick’s goal.
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A good example of why Gagne is in the lineup – 3 SOG in 6 min. He knows when and where to go to get the puck at the net.
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King Cobra Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:13 am
@Kenny44,
Heard a lot of the “experts” second guessing that move to put Simon into the line up yesterday. Not so much today!!
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puck73 Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:31 am
@Kenny44, Totally agree. I love the work and effort that Richardson has given the Kings in the playoffs, but Gagne is a top 6 player with world class skill..its apples and oranges
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vplaza Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:37 am
@puck73,
When Gagne was on the ice, there was no case of the jitters or rust. He seemed to be in control of his game and was certainly not a liability for his team. I’m guessing he sees more ice time next game and we see the results.
Poor Devils.
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Stuart Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:46 am
@vplaza, no way, Lokti will come in for him in the first, then westy in the second, and then finally Cliffy will finish up the game all so names can be on the cup… BARF
vplaza Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:52 am
@Stuart,
Is that like saying the Lakers needed to put in Chuck Nevitt so that he could get a ring?
Stuart Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:55 am
@vplaza, the Nev-ster!!! clutch playoff performer!!! LOL
Sportsgirl101 Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
@vplaza, In order to get your name on the cup you can also have played in 41 regular season games….Clifford will get his name on the cup.
Unless there was a mistake with the notification, The Devils have suspended their Twitter account! What does that say about their faith in the Devils!!
I’ve been looking at airline and train deals since last night. The games are too expensive, but I can’t imagine not being in LA for when this happens. I might get restless and drive down tonight. Regardless of where I am though, I am so proud of this team. Go Kings Go!!! Win it all tomorrow!! I will be a one man parade up here for ya!!!!
Go KINGS GO!!!!
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Chris Montreal Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:08 pm
@aKinginVancouver, Flew in from Montreal to be here waited all these years . All the way baby . Go Kings Go true heart n soul of a team.
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Inglewoodkings Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 5:25 am
@aKinginVancouver, move back. or beat up a mountee and take his horse. Dont miss this.
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I thkn WG said “do what we couldn’t, win it all” to DB when he leaned in…
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Kenny44 Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
@Stuart, And then he said to Parise: “What kind of Mickey Mouse organization are you from?”
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PRMan Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
@Kenny44, HA HA HA!
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RobSD Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
@Kenny44,
HAHA… If Gretz said that to Brown, that’s gotta give you goosebumps.
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Kenny44 Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 1:35 pm
@RobSD, Yeah, no pressure kid!
InTheCrease Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
And then Parise replied, “liked what your daughter did on Twitter…”. Then Kurt Russell snuck up behind Parise and whacked him upside the head with his fake gold medal. Then Lassie and the Lone Ranger…
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RobSD Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
@Stuart,
Is this mere speculation?
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InTheCrease Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
@RobSD, No, it’s all true. Really…
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Do you realize that DB is number one in the playoffs in hits, game winning goals, short handed goals and plus minus and number two in the playoffs in goals, assists and points and he is considered the third best candidate on our team for the Conn-Smythe. Bahahahahaha how scary strong are we?
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OneTimer Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:40 pm
@BringbackButchGoring,
GREAT post. I’ve been thinking DB for the Conn all through the playoffs – up until the middle of the Phoenix series, that is. Not it’s absolutely, positively going to be Jonathon Quick. His numbers in the finals alone are staggering, and in the overall playoffs – RIDICULOUS.
Brownie got us started thru VAN and STL … the rest of the team has followed his lead the rest of the way.
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OneTimer Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:40 pm
@OneTimer,
*Now
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Anyone know anyone that is selling tickets without trying to make $1000 lol?
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ten for instigating Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:14 am
@hockeyguy24, they guy on the corner with fake tickets
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ItsAKingThing Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
@hockeyguy24, I’ll sell you mine for $2,000………..not in a million years
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Kingsfanforlife Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
@ItsAKingThing, me neither! PRICELESS!!!!
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This team continues to amaze. No let up, great focus, get the job done.
One more game, boys! Just one more game and you can enjoy it for the rest of the summer!
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- Penner took a goalie interference penalty. When asked about it, he said:”2 minutes for having a big @ss”.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:15 am
@QueenInVan, Yeah, Jon Quick gets run over and over again, and the KINGS get the interference penalties…reminds me of the Phoenix series.
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I suppose we’re going to be seeing the current jerseys for a LONG time, now. (I preferred the most recent crown by far, and “forum blue” to monotone.)
Maybe we can lobby for a forum blue pin stripe, or something, and I’d still like to get the crown back, but I think as of now, what’s done is done.
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CheezyPoofs Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:20 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, I don’t care if the jersey is bubblegum pink with rainbow frills on it as long as the Kings just win the darn thing.
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Matt George Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:20 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?,
LOVE the current Jerseys!
I like the older ones too … but these are awesome.
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Burning_Tyger Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:26 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?,
I hear ya, but I first became a Kings fan as a 9-year old kid in 1988. Black and Silver. Those jerseys and those colors hold a special place in my heart that the Gold and Blue, or Black and Purple, could never hold. Yes, the Gold and blues were unique and the original colors, as was the purple and black, but so were the black and silver. Up to that point, I don’t think any other team had ever had a black jersey. You might even say that the Kings were the front-runners to the Black jersey craze in the NHL. I personally hate it when teams use a black jersey where black is not one of their primary colors.
Regardless, like it or not, most of the Kings most shining moments have occurred in Black and Silver/White. And now, those colors will be the ones we bring home the cup in. So, leave them as-is. They are the Kings identity now, and I think just as unique as the others that we struggled in for years.
/end2cents
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:36 am
@Burning_Tyger, Yup. IMO, the fact that they went to the finals twice with these colors, means these will be their colors. I still want a forum blue pinstripe, though, and there’s nothing distinctive about the current logo. Actually, I think it’s about as bad as the “chevy” logo was.
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Burning_Tyger Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:43 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?,
As an adult now, yes, the Chevy logo was really pretty bad from an aesthetic point of view, but it just makes it all the more endearing to me. Like that ugly dog who was your best one ever.
FM3 Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:26 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, The crown is there but just not as obvious. The logo we have now is like our game: It’s simple yet effective, shows we know what home plate looks like (our own net) and we protect that with dedication to our team (The Crown) and to our Organization/City (LA).
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:32 am
@FM3, I know it’s there. It’s just ridiculously tiny.
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Bags at Work Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:34 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, The Forum was awesome for sure but these current unis and colors are the best unless they add a sword or something !
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DannyBhoy Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, I have one of each era and can’t wait to get one that says Stanley Cup Champions on it….GKG
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EmptyTank Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?,
I’ve been thinking the same kind of thing. I think the most current crown is by far the best logo and I also like having at least some purple in the jersey… but alas I fear we will be stuck with the current logo/jersey. I don’t care for it at all. I said it on Nov 22, 2008 when it was “unveiled” and I’ll say it again today.
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I hate to harp on a negative with this amazing run and enjoyable hockey that we’re seeing but I must ask a question. What game is Ed Olczyk watching? His commentary is absolutely ruining this series for me, and I’m sure most Kings fans. He constantly praises Devils players as they’re losing 2-0, 3-0, 4-0. When Jeff Carter skated into the Devils zone to kill a penalty at the end of the second period, he said “What a great play by Peter Harrold” I was shocked! It’s been obvious he’s rooting for Devils. Emrick has been solid, but I really hope Bob gets to call the game, even if it’s not live and we can watch a replay of it all summer on FSW.
I’m so proud that the Kings play the game the right way. Clean and hard hitting, unlike Vancouver and Boston last year with dirty play and constant flopping. I’ve loved this team for 23-years and not sure how I’ll react if we win Wednesday.
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Anjin Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:31 am
@hockeysureshot, the funny thing about that is most Devils fans think that NBC are cheerleaders for the Kings.
I think they all suck except for some of the guys on the NHL network pre/post game team.
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puck73 Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:34 am
@hockeysureshot, Dont forget about Doug Weight on the NHL Network. He has been homing for New Jersey since the beginning. Now, Quick is handing him and the rest of the whiners their lunch.
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PRMan Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
@puck73, Weight begrudgingly gave it up for the Kings last night. How could you not after that game?
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SLG1013 Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:39 am
@hockeysureshot, I posted about the Peter Harrold comment from Olczyk in the previous thread. I agree that he seems to favor the Devils, but my post in the previous thread had a quote from one of the Devils’ boards and that NJ fan has the complete opposite impression of the commentating (believing that all the announcers are slobbering over the Kings…)
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IceGuy Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:45 am
@SLG1013,
Of course Harry is getting noticed.
He’s an ex-King!
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Davbot44 Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
@hockeysureshot, I’ve been watching the CBC feed, because I live in Canada, and most of the analysts seem to be pulling for the Kings, especially P.J. Stock and Kelly Hrudey. Don Cherry also said the kings would win because of all the north American players they have compared to the Devils.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 4:21 pm
@Davbot44, Perhaps they’re still getting anti-Vancouver love?
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KC23 Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
@hockeysureshot, No POS announcer could ever ruin this experience.
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I have not seen anyone comment that we have a chance to beat the Devil’s on 6/6/06 to win the cup…CRAZY
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Stuart Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:20 am
@VegasKingsFan, hmmm, that last “6″ is a little suspect.
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QueenInVan Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:44 am
@Stuart, the GWG will be scored at 6 pm
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VegasKingsFan Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:23 am
@VegasKingsFan, i meant to put a X 2 after 06 oops…
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cromartee Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:40 am
@VegasKingsFan,
RARE EVENT WON’T HAPPEN AGAIN FOR OVER A CENTURY
Venus will pass in front of the sun tonight, in a rare spectacle that won’t grace the night sky again for more than 100 years.
The planet pass in front of the sun at 6p.m. ET
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PRMan Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
@cromartee, Good thing it’s not tomorrow night, or I would be like, “Who cares? The Kings are playing for the Stanley Cup!!!”
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7MILforHickey Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
@cromartee, wow man thats actually really cool i saw it on my google sky thanks!
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from a tsn tweet: In their 12 Games 1-2-3 of playoffs, the Kings have trailed for a grand total of 18:03.
impressive
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Matt George Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:22 am
@Stuart,
It’s still too early for this BUT…
How does that stat compare to the 16-2 Edmonton team i wonder?
hhhmmmm
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:22 am
@Stuart, in fact, I think a statistical review will show those 18:03 were accounted for in both of their losses–I.E., they only trailed, and for short times, in the two games they’ve lost.
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PRMan Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, We didn’t lose in Games 1-2-3, only 4. St. Louis had an early lead in Game 1 and Phoenix had one in Game 2 or 3, I forget.
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vplaza Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:24 am
@Stuart,
Even more impressive, in the SCF, out of almost 200 minutes played so far, the Kings have trailed for a total of ZERO minutes. How about them apples?
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Kenny44 Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:27 am
@vplaza,
(S)utter domination
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vplaza Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:34 am
@Kenny44,
Bedeviled.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 4:25 pm
@vplaza, …er…so far…
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LittleRhody Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
@Stuart, For the entire post-season, the kings have trailed for a total of 59:59. The ENTIRE POST SEASON !!!!
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Two stats: Faceoffs and hits. The Kings have dominated in faceoffs all series, and they dominated this game in hits. Together with special teams, I think those are indicative. The obvious elephant in the room is good goaltending versus outstanding goaltending.
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Stuart Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:21 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, yes, Marty was good for 2 games, but then he was human again… Quickie has just continued to be Quickie!
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:23 am
@Stuart, I think the quality of the shots plays in some, too. One thing I don’t think Quick gets much credit for–we keep hearing that he was “bailed out” by a crossbar on Kovalsuck’s shot. If you watch closely, I honestly think the old adage was true this time “Quick gave him the crossbar, and nothing underneath.”
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Pie Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:45 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, i think he got a piece of it with his shoulder
4tee Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:59 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?,
I also hate that Kovalsuck crossbar comment because it was Kopi’s stick that made him miss, not bad luck or whatever else people are claiming.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 4:27 pm
It was VERY close to a save or a block, but any way you look at it–the main point–it wasn’t close to going in.
vplaza Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:26 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?,
Stoll has been a man on a mission in the faceoffs.
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Jersey’s coach was getting a bit testy in the press conference. I guess that Peter The Boar is a bit frustrated.
Gotta check that “Fire and Ice” blog, see what priceless gems NJ fans are coming up with.
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vplaza Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:26 am
@Robert R,
Next question.
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Here is conundrum:
Would Quick be able to stop our offense??????
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Bill M. Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:34 am
@Lake Forest, I think that Quick and Our D would severely slow down, but not completely stop, our offense.
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QueenInVan Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:52 am
@Lake Forest, Would Quick make that game1 OT save?
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Kenny44 Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
@Lake Forest, Next question.
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c4sraser Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
@Lake Forest, whoa great question
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7MILforHickey Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
@c4sraser, i bet that quick saves them all except for the sick passing play last night by williams brown and kopi
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
@Lake Forest, Given that a good portion of the Kings offense is also their defense, it’s sort of a loaded question. They keep the front of the net clear, clear the rebounds, and occasionally bail him out.
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Reading comments from Devils and other sites it seems a lot of people think the Kings arent deserving of a Cup, mainly because (1) they finished 8th and (2) they were 29th in offense during the regular season. This run seems fluky to them, and understandably so if you hadnt followed the team in the last month of the regular season.
When they’ve asked players when it was they realized they could go far in the playoffs, most have mentioned the first game or two against Vancouver. This is where I think Mike Richards had his biggest impact of the season, because he took the first two games by the throat and his example instilled in his teammates the fire to go at it 100% every shift, every game, right from the start. He set the tone, and others picked it up and ran with it.
During large segments of the regular son after he returned from his concussion Richards still seemed in a fog; he made bad passes (often to no one), wrong decisions… he just didnt look right. In these playoffs he has been a rock, and even tho he isnt putting up huge numbers, his value cant be overstated.
One more night at the hotel… I bet the boys will miss it!
One more day of focus!
GKG!
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vplaza Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:35 am
@bbb7,
They should ask their team if they think the Kings are a fluke.
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puck73 Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:36 am
@bbb7, Mike Richards has been relentless all thru the postseason. Good post.
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Burning_Tyger Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:41 am
@bbb7,
You might win a game or two, or even a series with some flukey play, but you don’t go 15-2 against the 1-2-3 seeds in your conference, and the champ from the other conference on a fluke. People just don’t like to get embarrassed, so they make excuses.
I get the impression from other hockey boards that, people who do not have a vested interest in any of the teams the Kings have buried, seem to think the Kings are deserving…historically so.
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I say Kings should bust out their Purple&Gold jerseys for tomorrow’s game. Only worn on special games this year well, I think game 4 would be the icing on the cake as in a very SPECIAL GAME to wear them
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puck73 Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:37 am
@mcdangles, Wont happen, just like Westgarth, Drewiske, or Richardson wont play tomorrow.
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mcdangles Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:38 am
@puck73, it is a nice thought though, eh?
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puck73 Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:40 am
@mcdangles, Actually, even though I have been a fan since 73, I have always liked the Gretzky black and silver ones myself. That being said, these black ones are growing on me as well.
mcdangles Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:51 am
@puck73, actually, does look pretty kool when ya see the ‘ol purple and gold come out on the ice.
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Burning_Tyger Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:51 am
@mcdangles,
Absolutely not. I understand honoring the past, and a lot of old school fans love the gold and blue.. Maybe the Kings can raise the banner next season while wearing the classic colors. But the Kings have been winning with the Black. Let’s not throw a wrench in the mojo. I don’t consider myself very superstitious, but why take a chance? Besides, I want to see them raise it in black.
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mcdangles Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:57 am
@Burning_Tyger, oh, it will be done winning it in the current jerseys.
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mcdangles Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:58 am
@Burning_Tyger, and ya know, I think ya got something here. Raising that banner and getting the rings while in the Purple&G
old
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
@Burning_Tyger, w/o regard to the superstition, there’s also the angle that these are THIS (2012) team’s colors. It sorta takes away from their identity.
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Front page of the LA Times! No longer the poor stepchild. Not that I really care about the bandwagoneers but nice to see “Our Team” get some recognition as TEAM LA. The stats above are unreal!
Thank you again Rich for your great updates and blog! one of the many “rich” aspects of this amazing season. Lets bring it home Wednesday boys!
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mcdangles Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:37 am
@Doc Allen, only reason that is is because we all know it is because there is NO BASKETBALL
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Sammuch Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:41 am
@Doc Allen,
All the moviestars, all the news people who ignored us kings these years!!!!!??
Go home we don’t want you!
All the new fans who just caught the fever and becoming Kings fans, welcome…
CUP US!
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jess Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
@Sammuch,
Well said.
-I hope all the movie stars and celebs go right back to basketball.
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RobSD Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 1:40 pm
@jess,
I was there last night and the guy behind me said, “this is a sport I could really get into”. Made me mad. Even though last night was loud, it did not compare to the last two minutes of game 4 against the Blues.
RobSD Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 1:42 pm
@jess,
There weren’t really that many celebs that they showed. I saw Tom Arnold and the usual list of regulars. Nobody really new except Al Michaels and LL Cool J. Not exactly A listers.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
@jess, All the bandwagoners looking for a photo op, anyway. The hockey fans can stay.
@RobSD, Al MIchaels has had season tickets for decades.
yard dog Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 3:48 am
@jess, If this is what it takes to get new fans, so be it. All the better for our Kings and Hockey in general. Bring on the bandwagoners, bring on the new “Celebs”, who cares … the more the merrier. And to all the die hards, you will always be special. Our reward is about to happen GKG
My new saying,
CUP US!
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according to Fox news we have a new goalie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaDVaD5ghio&feature=youtu.be
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Pie Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:52 am
@Pie, hehehe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9u0nfal5qA&feature=youtu.be
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Can you believe we play again tomorrow? I’ve adjusted to roughly two games a week. Could use a breather. What if the ice melted and the game got put off until Saturday? Pass that on.
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Who thinks Sutter will smile if we win the cup, because he always has a smirk on his face even when we are winning
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Stuart Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:58 am
@adam Minc, i called it awhile back, he’ll be smiling and with his wayfarers on, too!
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mcdangles Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
@Stuart, you kidding me? His ears are going to reach all the way to Viking, Alberta from smiling so much
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Fellow Insiders – I need help. I am a season ticket holder and have my 2 tickets for tomorrow. The problem is that my wife is insisting on going. Calling her a “casual” fan is giving her far more credit than she deserves. Also, the Kings seem to lose more often when she shows up. She won’t take a simple “no” for an answer, so I need something creative to tell her and force her hand. Any and all ideas are welcome!!!
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Stuart Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 11:58 am
@rick, dude, I don’t envy your position.
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mcdangles Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
@rick, simple. Tell her it is SOLD OUT!
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Real 7 Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
@rick, OH, so you want to take your gf….LOL….sorry, can’t help you there..
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vplaza Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
@rick,
You’re donating the ticket to a worthy cause.
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pr0cess Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
@rick, There are other fish in the sea, There could only be this one chance for you to see the Cup won on home ice.
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Lake Forest Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
@rick, awww yes, you have come to the right place
Dying friend
Underprivilege Kid
Lost tickets
It’s game 4 and you plan on being there all day, ALLLLLL DAY!
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cromartee Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
@rick,
Tell her you’ll go to the opera or to her favorite dance movie. If she’ll only accept that you take her dancing, you may have a tough choice.
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nykingfan Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
@rick,
Tell her it’s all about Karma.
If she goes and the Kings lose, you will announce to the 18,000+ fans that she’s the reason.
Don’t laugh when saying it like I am right now.
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4tee Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
@rick,
Take the wife or your memory of this event will forever be tainted by her scowl.
Proverbs 21:9 “Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.”
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Kenny44 Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
@4tee, That’s one way to read that
The wife will definitely lose the casual and get caught up if you take her, even if she’s a casual fan.
The best cop out I’ve heard so far is the “all day” thing. There’s a big convention going on, so traffic will be beyond hellish. Just tell her your plan for the day matter of factly, with the little annoying details adding up, while letting your own excitment show. Let her beg out of it.
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rick Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:39 pm
@Kenny44, Tried that. You obviously don’t know my wife. Like a dog with a bone….I was laughing as I saw so many comments about bandwagon fans. My wife is so removed from hockey that she couldn’t even find the bandwagon to hop on…
KC23 Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
@rick, Bad idea. Bring your wife. Trust me on this one.
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cromartee Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
@KC23,
What happened to you?
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Jeff Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
@rick, if she’s barely a fan then tell her that the game has been cancelled because of rain.
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rick Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
@Jeff, Winner!!!
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SLIM Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
@rick,
Hell man this is easy…
Just divorce her…
EmptyTank Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 1:21 pm
@rick,
Tell her you can resell her ticket for enough $$ to buy her a huge ring or big shopping spree. Then take your buddy and put the ring on the credit card she doesn’t know you have.
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todd Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 1:23 pm
@rick, The wife deserves it for putting up with you for all these years.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
@todd, She can also find ways, if she’s really butthurt, of making sure you never have season tickets again.
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The only aspect of this Kings playoff run and Cup win that has me a bit dejected is that the Kings are doing it with that ghastly home plate logo. I can’t tell you how much it would mean to many of us old-timers to see the Forum Blue and Gold come out for Game 4 as a tribute to not only all the Kings players who toiled before this squad, but to all of the long-time fans who have anguished just as much.
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cromartee Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
@Capt Jam,
I’m ok with the design (at a distance it looks ok) and I can remember goalies without masks. Of course we still see a lot of people running around that old goalie face look
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Kenny44 Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
@Capt Jam, Ah, but it has symbolic synergy with the team’s play. They defend home plate better than anyone in the league, and they win the battles to get to home plate in the other end.
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QUICKsilver Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
@Kenny44,
That’s a deep pull Kenny, but I guess if you’re hunting for a reason to like the logo, that would have to be it.
Yeah I will NEED a jersey with the Finals logo, but it pains me to buy one with this gawd awful latest design.
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Burning_Tyger Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
@Capt Jam,
I like ‘em. Reminds me of the old silver and black. We win in black. Black is as much a part of the King’s identity as the Gold and Blue. The logo is clean and distinct, if not beautiful. And in my opinion, better than the old Chevy logo, even though those late-80′s unis hold the highest place in my heart.
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QUICKsilver Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
@Burning_Tyger, even in our celebration, we find ways to be unhappy! Truly we are Kings fans
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DodgersKingsoftheGalaxy Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
@Capt Jam, This and i’m not even an old timer……
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my favorite note wasn’t listed above. NBCSN listed it last night. I’m sure it got some of your attention as well..
17 of 21 active roster Kings have scored this playoffs. 81%!!!
I’d love to see a stats comparison this category against other reason teams.
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cromartee Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
@QUICKsilver,
Possibly will only happen once in 100 years. Just like the Earth, Venus, and the Sun lining up right now. In a couple hours, depending on where you are, Venus will be in front of the Sun. Don’t look! And depending on where you are, tomorrow will begin with the planets lined up. I think that means that Scuderi will score!
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QUICKsilver Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
@cromartee, Scuds is on my jersey!
Not only will he score, but it will be a slapshot from the point!
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cromartee Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
@QUICKsilver,
Wow – talk about things lining up! He shoots he scores! 7 hole!
Scuds has been a rock for us. I’m happy for everyone.
QUICKsilver Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
@QUICKsilver, Scuds is “the Piece”
I know I know…he doesn’t like the nickname and it didn’t carry over here from Pittsburgh, but just the same, I always felt he would be integral to our defensive scheme.
Just watched the first period replay on NHL Network, how do you say enough about our PK???
Yes, Let Bob Miller drop the puck and the raise the CUP!!!
WE LOVE YOU BOB!!!!
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So, Wednessday’s game, the 4 who haven’t scored yet must sore to really freak out the Devils!!! Love to see Green Score!
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EmptyTank Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
@John Roy Morgan,
Greene scored a shortie against the Blues. Scuds is the only “regular” who hasn’t potted one.
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Sportsgirl101 Reply:
June 5th, 2012 at 2:41 pm
@John Roy Morgan, Only Scudi….that gives 19 out of 21 the other two are clifford, loki, but now we have 22 people since gagne has played a game.
If Gagne and Scud score then it will be amazing stat!
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G-D Bless Our Kings!
There Greatttttttttttttttttttttttt!
They all have come together as a whole unit, that what it takes to win, and a number one VIP Golie in Quick we trust, and also just what I have been saying for long time now what the Great One said last night shoot and keep shooting at the net:
They will come The GOALS!
Go Kings Go!
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That would be cool, I will be there
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