Former Kings coach Andy Murray would not have been a happy man in El Segundo today. Murray disliked words such as “confidence’’ and “momentum.’’ He said he didn’t believe in them, in the concepts, and held firm to that point that when a reporter asked a question about confidence and momentum, Murray would often pretend as though he didn’t understand what the words meant. Well, Murray would have had to feign a lot of confusion today, because every other question (if not more) posed to the Kings included some reference to confidence, momentum, doubt, adversity and pressure. Watch the videos and organize a drinking game involving each of those words and, well, it won’t end well.
Of course, it’s natural for those words and themes to come up. Four days ago, the Kings were up 3-0 on the New Jersey Devils. Now, it’s a 3-2 series and if the Devils win tomorrow, it’s back to New Jersey for an anything-can-happen Game 7. That can be a lot to think about, especially today with the day off between games, but Dustin Brown said the Kings generally had a good mood about itself.
BROWN: “I think there’s a lot of excitement. We have an opportunity to win the Stanley Cup on home ice, and that’s an exciting prospect. It’s about preparing today and tomorrow, to put ourselves in the right position to do so.’’
Question: Is there any extra pressure now?
BROWN: “Is there pressure? Yeah, there’s pressure. It’s the Stanley Cup Finals. I don’t think the pressure is any different than Games 4 or 5, or Game 1, to get off to a good start. There’s going to be pressure in any game.’’
A radio reporter, apparently not satisfied with Brown’s answer 40 seconds prior about the team’s mood, asked again about the team’s mood, so Brown dutifully responded.
BROWN: “The mood is good. You can talk about doubt, but we lost two games in a row. That’s maybe something this team hasn’t done in a while, but again, we’ve been playing good hockey. You sit and you really start to realize the position that we’re in, we’re up 3-2 on home ice. I think most teams would have taken that at the start of the series.’’
Darryl Sutter put things a bit differently when asked about pressure, or, in particular, increased pressure that the Kings might feel now, but Sutter generally echoed what Brown said, in that the pressure on the Kings should be the same as it is for any other game. To treat this game differently than they treated any other game would be a large mistake.
SUTTER: “I think, quite honestly, the only pressure the players should feel is just to maximize how they can play, their own skill set. I don’t think we feel any pressure. Not at all. … You know, New Jersey is playing pretty well, right? But let’s not forget New Jersey is the home(-ice advantage) team. New Jersey is the team that had the hundred-some points. You know what, we expected a long, hard series out of the New Jersey Devils, and that’s what we’re getting.’’
Doughty and Kopitar were both asked about the concept of “doubt,’’ and whether they thought any of it would start to seep into the Kings’ minds after consecutive losses.
DOUGHTY: “I don’t think we have any doubt. We never thought it was going to be easy. We never thought we were going to win four in a row. We expected it to be a long series like this. We expected it to maybe go to Game 7, Game 6, whatever it might be. We have no doubt in our minds. We played some great hockey last night. We easily could have won that game. Going into the next one, we just have to make sure we put a full 60 minutes together, because we haven’t done that yet.’’
KOPITAR: “No, not really. We just feel that both games could have gone either way. We knew they were going to come with a lot of desperation and a final push. We didn’t quite get it done. Now we know that they’re going to be a desperate hockey club again, and we have to match that.’’
show them the way cap . . . time to put this puppy to bed!
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Shuchuk Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 7:21 pm
@rt16, Play fast, smart and strong. Bury your chances. Quick, time for you to become immortal. Go Kings!
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Howard Berger Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 12:55 am
@Shuchuk, Hey Kingers: What your team must remember tonight… http://www.bergerbytes.ca/2012/06/kings-need-to-slam-door/
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Kings are in big trouble unless they inject new legs and energy. You know who should go in, 81 games in regular season, and 3 wins in the playoffs.
Either consider it or stand to loose/////bottom line…..
Make the call DS or DL
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Kman Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
@Harty,
I’m still FULLY onboard with Cliffy suiting up. However…
Only goal posts have a CHANCE of stopping the Kings tomorrow night. And that ain’t happenin’ for a third time.
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Niko Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 7:16 pm
@Kman, lol, exactly!
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Niko Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 7:16 pm
@Harty, Kings are in trouble if the goal posts keep bailing the Devils out! I thought they played great last night, well enough to win at least. We hit 3 posts, should have had a penalty shot and gifted them both of their goals, one of which came on a PP that was an incredibly weak call. If they play like that every night, they will win more than they lose. Game 7 tomorrow (essentially), do or die, the Kings will rise to the occasion.
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Danny Ingamells Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 8:44 pm
@Niko, I wholeheartedly subscribe! I more than think that this next game is going to be the Kings game. No sluggish ice to hold us back. The only obsicle is the New Jersey Devils, and if the Kings come out like gang busters in the last game, and score a few- we might just send the Devs back to hell where they belong!
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mrbrett7 Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 8:35 am
@Niko, I about lost it when there was no penalty called, let alone a penalty shot.
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InfiN8 Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 8:52 pm
@Harty, Yeah, Gagne needs to come out…. Hope to see Richardson in tomorrow.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 9:41 pm
@InfiN8, He wanted Clifford. I don’t think it’s gonna matter that match. Any of the 3 can get it done….
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Pamic13 Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 10:07 pm
@Harty, Cliffy!!!! Yeeeeaaaaahhhhh boy!!!
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 9:19 am
@Harty, That’s absurd. All the games have been close. They’re not in “big trouble.” They’re 3-2 in the Stanley Cup finals, and either of the possible two remaining games could go either way. The odds are still in their favor.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 9:20 am
BTW, the Kings are favored on all the betting sites.
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I am curious did anyone else see Richards (I am pretty sure it was him) get his butt kicked about 2 seconds before the final buzzer went off at the end of game 5? The linesman had to come break it up but you couldnt see what was truly happening from that camera angle and the announcers made no mention of it!
Can we get out there and show them our physical play boys?
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 9:21 am
@SportsGirl101, Hitting and faceoffs were both down in the last couple games. That needs to be addressed, and should have been before last game.
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Last home game of the year and we need some karma. Let Bob drop the first puck! GKG!!
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Crozitar Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 6:56 pm
@DesertKing, +1
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Niko Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 7:18 pm
@DesertKing, YES! And then get his butt to the booth to call the game for the DVD release
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Kman Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 7:18 pm
@DesertKing,
On a serious note, Kings don’t need Karma.
They need to outwork and outscore their opponents.
Been doin’ it for about 2 months now.
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Gretzky to Kurri Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 9:22 pm
@DesertKing,
I cannot express how much I agree with all the great ideas in this mini thread. I’ll take the good karma, chicken bones, elixirs, whatever…gotta get a jinx remover for those dang goalposts.
Go Kings!
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I’m shutting myself down from the hockey world right now (‘cept this blog of course) until tomorrow’s pre-game show. If you have Speed Channel, Formula one – Canadian Grand Prix may be a thing to watch in the mean time. I know Kopi is a big Formula one fan, too.
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Off Topic:
Im watching NHL Tonight.. Im thirty minutes into it and its only been Devil interviews and analasis from the guys saying how awesome the Devils are and how all the pressure is on the Kings.
I swear…I hope the Kings win this series just to get some respect from these guys!!
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Jack Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 7:27 pm
@Lead Feet, I want the Kings to kick their A$$ just to shut these guys up!!!!! I wish some reporter could write an editorial on how bad this coverage is..
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Itchy Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 7:28 pm
@Lead Feet,
What’s funny is winning The Cup wont win them any respect from them. They’ll do it for themselves and their fans.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 7:49 pm
@Itchy, Yup. Was thinking exactly the same thing right before I read your post. You beat me to it.
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Minnesota Kings Fan Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 7:40 pm
@Lead Feet,
I made a conscious decision to NOT watch NHL Tonight because I knew it would be that way and would just tick me off. Thanks for confirming that I made the right choice.
I hope the Kings kick the living crap out of the Devils to such an extent that their is nothing for they or the NBC idiots can say about NJ anymore. The national media makes me want to vomit. Remember “Lard A–” from “Stand by Me?” Makes me want to vomit like that all over them. No kidding.
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Minnesota Kings Fan Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
@Minnesota Kings Fan,
“…nothing that THEY or the NBC idiots…”
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Johnny12 Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 9:41 pm
@Minnesota Kings Fan, I agree and can’t stand the nbc coverage/announcers. We are spoiled with Bob and Foxy…sure I am not the only one that does the next best thing…listen to the radio feed while watching on mute…nick and daryl on 1150…also available on Iheartradio app for the out of towners.
Kman Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 7:44 pm
@Lead Feet,
East coast bias and lousy NBC hockey coverage are not going away anytime soon.
I will not be worrying about getting the Kings any new respect because they are about to become champs.
Just start imagining how great it will be to have Bob & Jim back to open next season.
How great it will be to have the Sharts and Quacks watching our celebration, and how good our personal crow sandwiches will taste all summer.
We don’t need no stinkin’ respect.
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Sportsgirl101 Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 8:47 pm
@Lead Feet, Every series of the playoffs have they chosen the other team and said how great they were…and look we won every one of those series. they chose the kings at the beginning of this series and we have lost two straight now they have switched their choice to the devils winning so lets show them why they should have stuck with us boys!
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rogiesbackup Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
@Lead Feet, This is the situation that the nhl NBC crew have been waiting for oh so long. Are you really surprised??? You can tell they look for any chances to compliment the devils, canucks, phoenix, St. Louis.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 9:46 pm
@rogiesbackbrace,
Gee, those are some great names you just mentioned there.
If the Kings only had a legacy like each of these teams.
Thanks for reminding me how wonderful the rest of the NHL is.
I will continue monitoring your posts for mention of some of the other excellent hockey clubs the Kings are priveleged to appear in the same league as.
ps Uncle Gary rules!!
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rogiesbackup Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 9:54 pm
@Duncanz, The media is responsible for who they “choose” to give a legacy to. I think if the Kings win the cup regardless, the east coast media will NOT make it a big deal. It’s like a flower beautiful but then it wilts til it quietly falls off the stem.
Duncanz Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 12:22 am
@rogiesbackbrace,
You need to water your flowers more often, @rogie boy !!!
Pamic13 Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 10:11 pm
@Lead Feet, They’ve been reporting against the Kings since the beginning of the season. Dnt worry tho. After tomorrow night they will be sucking on their big toe with their foot in their mouth!
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 9:23 am
@Lead Feet, they were licking the Kings’ [your choice of words] between games 1 and 5, so I’m not surprised.
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PB Frank Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
TONIGHT it will happen. The CUP for the KINGS and everyone on the East Coast can go to sleep early. They are not east Coast Homers they are just sleep deprived imbeciles!
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Protect this house Kings!
Protect this house!
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woke up this morn kinda sad , tomorrow is gonna be the last day of this season. man what a ride its been
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Kman Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 7:51 pm
@c4sraser,
That’s a beauty
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Brent Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 9:30 pm
@c4sraser, But, the upside, is you get one seriously memorable moment in your life if we win, so you have to look forward to that. Don’t get down, we can still do it with one out of two games!
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I would love to see the Kings come out with such an intense forecheck that the Devils’ heads spin and they don’t know what hit them. So that the talk on the NJ bench is “WTF is going on?!”
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Duncanz Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 9:56 pm
@Robert R,
At a guess, I would say any such tactic would be saved for Game 7, ie desperation time.
Seems the style lately has been more one of physical preservation after a long, hard season.
I would be surprised (albeit pleasantly) to see a heavy forecheck adopted tomorrow.
I think if the Kings come out with the intention of outhitting and unsettling the Devils, then they do!
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Go Kings Go!
It is not over until its over, one game at a time, would love to see Bob and Jim both drop the puck?
Toe Pick?
Letssssss get R done boys!
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It’s been a long grind for the players … heck, it’s been a long grind for the fans! … and the crowd tomorrow has a chance to really pick up the players and get on the Devils. No lulls in the support, be LOUD. Pick a Devil player at random and boo him whenever he touches the puck.. just to mess with their minds as to why it’s happening. Put ten porn stars behind the Devils bench. This is OUR house!
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Chris Chllcott Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 8:45 pm
@bbb7,
I’m with BBB7…but I may be a bit more critical of ‘we the Staples crowd.” We rocked last Monday, to the tune of a 4-0 win…but I was not impressed with crowd energy on Weds, record crowd or no. I thought the crowd , for the majority of the evening, waited for the team do something to lift the crowd …as opposed to vice versa. Either that, and I know there is a lot of Hollywood and bandwagon in the crowd…or too much of the crowd was just waiting for the formality of three periods of hockey to be over so they could see a Cup skate.
Look, there are still a great majority of die-hard Kings fans at Staples. Can we raise the roof for sixty minutes on Monday and flippin DRIVE these 20 boys to a Cup!?? If we don’t think a crowd frenzy can drive the frenzied forecheck that we’re all begging for …we’re wrong! IT CAN!
It’s the last time we’ll be in Staples til Fall. Can we (regardless of gender) man up and leave it all there as we expect the 20 Men in Black to?
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HockeyNerd Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 9:40 pm
@Chris Chllcott, I’m scrolling up from the bottom, so I replied below. But it was well worth reading twice. +2.
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Crown city simtom Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 10:18 pm
@Chris Chllcott, We’re all in ! Sec 116 row 6.Just like the boys!
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Rich K Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 9:21 am
@Crown city simtom, what seats? We are in 116 row 2
LA_1968 Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 2:21 am
@bbb7, Staples needs to cheer good forechecking and good d and saves. Its not all about goals. Stand up and scream YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH!!!!!!! It will give energy. I’ll do it in sect 112 tomorrow. Grab a section and lets go.
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First team to score wins. Kopi your due
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goaliemom Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 10:15 pm
@KopiSTAR, that’s not in stone, we’ve won after others have scored first………..Our time is now………..GKG!
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mrbrett7 Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 8:37 am
@goaliemom, Not in the finals. Every game won in the finals has been by the team that scored the first goal.
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Sleep now guys, sleep well.
Get up and do your routine.
Come game time; put everything into it.
Play like it is game 7 and take it.
Hit hard.
Hit often.
Pressure up front and in back.
Do not let up, get gritty.
Full 60.
Strong 60.
Dont slow down.
Give it everything you’ve got!
I love you guys no matter what.
I love the insiders, keep it positive.
I would love for you to wrap this up at home.
GO KINGS GO!
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I”m going to be a bit critical here of ‘we the Staples crowd.” We rocked last Monday, to the tune of a 4-0 win…but I was not impressed with crowd energy on Weds, record crowd or no. I thought the crowd , for the majority of the evening, waited for the team do something to lift the crowd …as opposed to vice versa. Either that, and I know there is a lot of Hollywood and bandwagon in the crowd…or too much of the crowd was just waiting for the formality of three periods of hockey to be over so they could see a Cup skate.
Look, there are still a great majority of die-hard Kings fans at Staples. Can we raise the roof for sixty minutes on Monday and flippin DRIVE these 20 boys to a Cup!?? If we don’t think a crowd frenzy can drive the frenzied forecheck that we’re all begging for …we’re wrong! IT CAN!
It’s the last time we’ll be in Staples til Fall. Can we (regardless of gender) man up and leave it all there as we expect the 20 Men in Black to?
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Finesse Hockey Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 9:13 pm
@Chris Chllcott,
Come on down to the War Zone in Section 117, 118 and 119. We let that Visitors bench have it all night long!!!!!!!!!! (although Wednesday was a bit odd for all the drama we know, yet that immediate Go Kings Go cheer after the first NJ score was about the best I had ever seen and heard from a hockey crowd — that was all Fan heart and soul….. no organ, no jumbotron….. just all Fan support!)
Gender
does’t have anything to do with it!!!! Me, my 11 year old son and my wife all represent the KINGDOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go Kings Go!!!!!!!!! Go Kings Go!!!!!!!!!!!
We Believe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Chris Chllcott Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 9:46 pm
@Finesse Hockey,
I believe every word you write, Finesse H…your crew sounds like true Kings fans! Kudos! Let’s hope we hear it from all 19K tomorrow!…and not AFTER a goal…but let’s help drive the play to inspire the pressure, and ultimately the goal!
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HockeyNerd Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 9:38 pm
@Chris Chllcott, I won’t be there as I decided to pay my rent instead of going (believe me it was a tough decision!) but I think the crowd will not disappoint you. They learned, just as the Kings did that we have to EARN the cup. They’re not giving it away.
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Chris Chllcott Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 9:47 pm
@HockeyNerd,
I’m with you…I trust that we DID learn we gotta EARN…enjoy; your attitude is Silver-Coated!!!
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Kopi, you are a stud buddy…. nothing but love and respect for you and the boys… Please don’t just “match” the desperation of NJ — you gotta beat it. You got to want that Cup MORE DESPERATELY than they do. Please don’t match their play or effort. Do one thing….
Destroy the Devils.
Go Kings Go!!!!!!!!!!
We Believe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Duncanz Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 11:41 pm
@Finagle Hockey,
If “We Believe”, then “I Believe” !
GFHfamG & GKG GKG GKG GKG!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Fully agree with Andy Murray. In contests such as this, the concepts of “confidence’’ and “momentum’’ are nonsense worthy only of the blithering, talking-head clowns dispensing words at NBC and NHL Network.
This moment is about discipline and focus and clear-headed commitment.
Momentum is for mechanics.
Confidence? A warm, fuzzy feeling? If anything it sounds like something completely opposite “hungry.”
Hunger is relevant.
Confidence is for swaggering clowns like Mike Milbury, Keith Jones (NBC), and Craig Button along with most of the parading cast at NHL Network.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 12:13 am
@wesley snipes ….
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Kingstane9 Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 1:23 am
@Duncanz, lol
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I think most of us were thinking before this round that the best case scenario would be the Kings wrapping it up in six in front of the home fans. I think we are going to see that tomorrow. What’s funny is that, by winning two games, the Devils brought their chances of winning the Cup from 6 percent to 25 percent (assuming these teams are equally good which they are not). Listening to the coverage, you would think the Kings have no chance anymore. Bahahahaha see you at the parade!!!
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 9:25 am
@BringbackButchGoring, The only game that surprised me was game 5. They got all the bounces. It won’t happen for 120 more minutes. The Kings are in good shape.
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It’s been really annoying not seeing the Kings forecheck aggressively in the neutral zone like they did against Van and St. Louis…..remember devils got two LUCKY bounces in game 5 but that’s because the puck was in OUR zone……Once the puck enters our dZone; the puck is played by ONE and MAYBE TWO players then the puck MUST MUST exit our zone!!!
Force the devils to handle the puck in Neutral zone and pressure them to cough it up.
Forwards should just hang out in neutral zone and wait for that Kings clearing pass/lobb from our dZone.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 9:34 pm
@rogiesbackup, Agree 100%. Do think that a lot of the problem is that New Jersey is forechecking more aggressively than any other opponent we’ve faced. That has though — and will continue — to create outnumbered attacks for us. We gotta start capitalizing on those.
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rogiesbackup Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 9:46 pm
@HockeyNerd, It’s kinda like what came first, the chicken or the egg? Once they dump the puck into our zone then they forecheck really agressively, but if you just NOT make any break-out plays and just dump the puck out ASAP; it’s not going to give their forecheck any chance and at the same time that’s when the Kings SHOULD put the neutral zone heavy forechecking going.
Most importantly “One and Done” in our zone, get that puck OUT ASAP!!!
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HockeyNerd Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 9:50 pm
@rogiesbackup, Yeah, I agree. The Kings have been getting the puck out of their end very well the entire playoffs, but it’s dropped off a bit the last 2 games. Particularly Voynov (and Quick!)
rogiesbackup Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 10:04 pm
@rogiesbackup, Actually haven’t seen this wave after wave of neutral zone forecheck from our forwards since the St. Louise series and so then it puts more pressure on our dmen/goalie. New Jersey is good on the f-check in the Ozone ONLY, but we are better in the neutral zone Forcheck. It’s why so important for the Kings to 1) Heavy forecheck in the Neutral zone so they don’t get speed into our zone and be allowed to set up plays, 2) if they enter and Kings get a chance at the puck flipped the puck out ASAP AND NOT along the boards so they don’t get a chance in what they love to do which is to forecheck in the oZone.
“East coast bias” doesn’t exist!! Only, “Biased Against the Kings,” exist. During the phoenix and watching NHL Live seemed they EVEN favored the Cryotes over the Kings.
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16,005 Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 7:46 am
@rogiesbackup,
Phoenix is east of LA… just saying.
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WHERE ARE YOU BABY JESUS?? We need you tomorrow!
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I was just thinking about how the day I was born in 1968 the Kings played a game just two miles from where I was born in Long Beach, they lost that day according to what I have read, but how great and long the last 44 seasons have been.
In all of these years you have played on my birthday 19 times, and YOU won 8 games, tied 5 games and lost 6 games. Thank you!
My first game at the Forum against Buffalo, not my first pro sporting event but first hockey game but I was hooked on Hockey and have been a Kings fan ever since. Still remember the student pricing at $4.00 and I have that ticket still in a bag with all of my Oingo Boingo, Scorpion, star wars, star trek and Rams stubs (don’t know why I still have the Ram stubs).
When the Great One was signed by the Kings I nearly broke my leg jumping (rushing) down the stairs to tell my brother about it… My family had just come home from a two week camping trip and I was going to have to register for school but I was so happy that Gretzky was now a King.
I remember the heat in 93 and sweating so bad in my black jersey taking a girl name Lori to game… She wasn’t worth it… The game was though.
Then there were the funky years, I got laid off from my aerospace job and the only thing I wanted each year was a couple of tickets. Went a few times, even to the POND the nights the Kings were playing the water pigeons of Anaheim.
My father passed away on Leap year night! You did not play that night, but you lost the night before and two nights later you won. It was not my best week but you even won the day after we buried him don’t get me wrong, I missed those games. I am sorry missed them.
We’ve had our ups and Downs.
My son was born 5 years ago, and during his first year I would sit with him and watch the games, funny how things change but I swear his first real words were KINGS GOAL! No, they were “ma ma” but in the last five years he gets just as excited as I do when we hear Bob call it out. I hope it sticks with him.
Last November 16th He had to have surgery. You played the Water Pigeons that Night, YOU WON in a Shoot Out, He was still sleeping so he didn’t watch the Game, but that night when we brought him home being able to watch you and know that he was home and in his own bed was comforting to me. He has only missed one game this season. I have not missed a game and I didn’t even scream so as to allow him to sleep.
I even took in a few at staples this year. I do miss the trumpeter at the forum though.
On my sons 5th birthday in May you were between games this post season, but he knew you were doing something special and it was great that we had the chance to celebrate that night with him his special night and again the next night as you beat the Coyotes at home.
8 Years ago I met my wife. She’s not a big hockey fan; I have only recently gotten her to at least root for my beloved Kings. She’ll get there yet. However we met June 2004 I was wearing a 1985 Kings Jersey.
You have been there in my life somehow for the last 44 ½ years, and I guess if you win, you win. I don’t want to talk about the alternative just yet.
I hope to keep this story going this year and for many more years and hopefully a CUP or two to write about as well…
GO KINGS GO…
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rogiesbackup Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 10:09 pm
@m.r.morris, You don’t sound like a “suffering kings fan.” You’re like me enjoyed every moment of the Kings History win/loose. Frustrated at times, I’m sure, but NOT suffering! Cheers!!
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Kman Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 10:58 pm
@mr. morris
Thanks for sharing. Sounds like you’re a great fan.
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PurpleRocks Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
@m.r.morris, Thanks for sharing! I can feel your passion! Hockey fans are one of a kind!
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Duncanz Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 11:25 pm
@m.r.morris,
This is a fabulous story.
Maybe I’ll share mine one day in similar fashion.
Have to be careful, though.
I’m kind of known around Pahrump.
OK, God save the Kings
& God save @m.r.morris & his family!
Hopefully James Bubbles and m.r.m’s son will end up on the same pee wee hockey team, or at least sitting next to each another at Staples some day, maybe when the Kings are playing for their eighth straight Stanley Cup!
Gm.r.mfamG, GJBG & GKG GKG FOREVER !!!!!!!!!!!
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Real 7 Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 9:08 am
@m.r.morris, let’s win it for the L.A. Blades, my 1st hockey exposure in ’65-’66….AND
especially for all the 45 year faithful fans who have hung in there all these years…
I think we enjoyed the wins in a special way, because they were precious and few…
now all we want is one more win….a cup for the ages!
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Probably the only thing that makes me a little less nervous right now, after reading stuff online including this blog, is listening to Kings interviews. Especially Sutter.
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As much as Gagne is my favorite King, I think that “fourth line” no longer exist. At least in its intensity.
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Cheezypoofs Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 10:23 pm
@rogiesbackup, I agree! Ganz is a great player, but they need intensity on that 4th line not a finess guy who’s head may still be questionable.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 11:09 pm
@rogiesbackbrace,
If we can only exercise the patience of DS, SG (in his long, improbable comeback training regimen) and ourselves over the decades, we shall be rewarded.
Couldn’t be happier if SG#12 scored or assisted on the GWG tomorrow at Staples.
GDSG, GSGG & GKG, GKG GKG GKG !!!!!!!!!!
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Real 7 Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 9:55 am
@Duncanz, YEAH! Go Gags….
btw #12 has played more minutes in each game he’s played in, meaning that Coach has increasing faith in his play….so he’s showing improvement with each succeeding game…
in DS I trust…
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 9:28 am
@rogiesbackup, I’ve been wondering about whether Gags should be playing in that role…of course, if the Kings had won game four or five, it wouldn’t be up for discussion.
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***Mentality******
In theory, lucky bounces/tips CANNOT happen if the puck is not in OUR zone!!
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rogiesbackup Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 10:17 pm
@rogiesbackup, dZone
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Duncanz Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 11:05 pm
@rogiesbackbrace,
… or any goals at all … Right?
GKG!!!!
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Lake Forest Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 8:53 am
@Duncanz, well there was morris’ goal
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 9:29 am
@rogiesbackup, I just checked, and word has it the puck will enter the Kings zone multiple times tonight.
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Im not worried. The Kings need to play 60 minutes and play to their strengths. If they do that the outcome will be what we all want.
Go Kings!
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Win it for Bob Miller!
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Munchrat Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 4:47 am
@Shuchuk, Win it for me!
I’ve been around longer!
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Quick reminder that there is another watch party at the Toyota Sports Center for Game 6. Here’s a photo from Game 5 on Saturday: http://bit.ly/KKOHqY There was a good crowd on hand and it filled up quite a bit from previous rounds. After being downtown for Game 4, and dealing with the insane crowds all day, I’m happy to bypass that whole scene, as well as the heavy police presence.
If you do plan on going to TSC, I suggest getting there by 4:30 to ensure yourself a good seat. No matter where you end up, enjoy the game and let the third time be the charm!
Go Kings!
Toyota Sports Center
555 North Nash Street
El Segundo, California 90245
Phone: 310.535.4400
Watch Parties Info: http://kingsnewsdaily.com/la-kings-watch-parties/
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With the Angels playing the Dodgers tomorrow (and subsequently both Fox Sports channels being occupied), does anybody know if there will be Kings Live, and if so, what time/channel it will be on?
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Mark Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 11:39 pm
@JDR, would be after the baseball game which sucks especially if our boys win it and we will were ready to punce on their asses. GO KINGS GO
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JDR Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 11:53 pm
@Mark, appreciate the reply … only thing that has me skeptical this time is that, even when there has been an Angels game during the playoffs, the television guide has Kings Live scheduled for after Angels Live (on DirecTV, for me), but as of tonight, there is no reserved time slot for our boys after the baseball game. You sure it will be after Angels Live? Let’s hope there are no extra innings…
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The board is rather quiet in comparison to previous “eves”. Insiders have pretty much said everything they have to say. Before the big run, proposing and arguing about lines and players was never done; unlike now and especially with Darryl who has made it harder to question.
Monday promises to be a great day. A Funday. It shall forth be a holiday! Hockey on!
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Duncanz Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 12:12 am
My best No.1 line for tomorrow evening:
@cromagtee, @Finagle Hockey, @rogiesbackbrace
Now that’s a tough line … and a WINNING one!!!!
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cromartee Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 1:06 am
@Duncanz,
I got a lot of rust and lot of fight. It might look more like a mosh pit at first, but the job will done, to the tune of X Los Angeles, The Hungry Wolf, I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts, All or Nothing,
I’m Coming Over, Left & Right, Come Back to Me, Breathless, I’ll Stand Up for You, Supercharged, The Once Over Twice, We’re Desperate, When It Rains, Dancing with Tears in My Eyes, Surprise Surprise, Burning House of Love … to name a few!
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Shotongoal Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 2:12 am
@cromartee, Less we forget The Unheard Music……..
Real 7 Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 3:13 am
@Duncanz, AHHH….the night shift is back….I’m liking our chances….in T minus JW ..
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I think Coach Sutter should play Davis Drewiskie instead of Voynov, Voynov is not playing well at all defensively. The Kings need a big strong body who will shut guys down. Voynov isn’t scoring so put in another shut down guy and shut out the Devils. He has been caught flay footed on three of the Devils last four goals the other goal being the empty netter. Another week Russian player not physical enough., Unbelievable to me. Brown must be hurt he had not been himself this series, if he is hurt he needs to let the coach know, and maybe swap Brown and Gagne. The number one line needs to step it up tomorrow night, Brown seems to be getting hit lately instead of hitting. Good Luck Kings. It sure would be nice to see a celebration Monday night. Bring 60 minutes to work boys!!
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Early Monday morning and here I sit, waiting. Waiting for the biggest game of my sports life. Trough the years as a sports fan I have witmessed many of my favorite sports teams win Championships, but never has a game been this big in my life. I can’t sleep and my Sunday was spent millimg around doing whatever just to get my mind off game 6. No I don’t come on the blog everyday like in the regular season. My heart can’t take it. When the puck drops for this game 6 many of us will be right with every play. We have to stay the course. We are the better team. I don’t know what the outcome is going to be, but this game 6 will be on center stage. No basketball, horse racing, boxing… NBC and the Kings will have the whole sports nation watching. The time is now to lift the CUP. Good Luck Boys
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Real 7 Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 3:17 am
@King Carlos of Salt Lake, HEY! I’ve been waiting for this time for a LONG time….
trouble is, I have to TRY and change my outlook from being an also-ran to being the winner…
kinda like switching from Beetlebomb to Silky Sullivan…or the St. Louis Browns to the Yankees
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Duncanz Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 3:59 am
@Real Gone 7
[forlorn commentary voice]
” And taking up the rear … Beetlebomb … “
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Real 7 Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 4:15 am
@Duncanz, can’t believe I actually found old Spike Jones on youtube….he used to be my neighbor in La Crescenta….many, many years ago….
classic…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNwzsEw1Cxk
Duncanz Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 4:24 am
@Lemieux Lemozzle,
Amazing!
So what sort of a neighbor was he?
Real 7 Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 4:32 am
@Duncanz, he partied, big time….but also liked his privacy….like, what’s going on over there THIS time? I did talk to him occasionally and he was quite friendly…
I was only a kid and I guess he liked kids…
Duncanz Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 4:42 am
@Real Worried Folks,
These aren’t repressed memories emerging, are they?
Real 7 Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 4:48 am
@Duncanz, not repressed, just jogged….
speaking of which, think I’ll go for a walk at 1st light, then sleep….
pre-game nap @2:30 or so …. gotta plan this all out, esp. today …
Duncanz Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 4:55 am
@Real Innocent,
Apologies to you, sir.
That was a needless piece of alligating I made there.
It won’t happen again.
Lucky you moved to the countryside because …
~ Nobody Walks in LA ~
Real 7 Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 5:13 am
@Duncanz, I was so innocent [how innocent were you?] that when I started working in the P.O. my cow-workers called me Davey Baby….in fact some of them called me Davey Baby for 30 years….no, great guys who kinda looked after me in my innocent youth…
Duncanz Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 5:18 am
@Real Cute,
Well, let me see.
My best friend and next door neighbour (sic) 30 years ago called me Dunky Wunky …. come to think of it, I think that is a repressed memory.
Couch please!
Good morning Insiders!!! Today is the day!!! GKG!!!
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Duncanz Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 4:00 am
@Pili,
“GOOOOOD MORNING VIETSOURRI!!!”
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greenelawn26@gmail.com
Please Use Wisely, Dear Reader ~
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Good Morning!!!!! I know the Kings are probably still sleeping….The one thing about true “Greatness”…is that it will not be denied!!! I hope the Kings soldiers come out with that same attitude and take the game by force….All the skills and plays have been on the table for many games now…Now its a battle of wills.
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Come on Kopitar you can do it like this in game 3.The whole World is watching:)
http://framework.latimes.com/2012/06/05/2012-stanley-cup-final/#/16
Are you people sleeping just 12 hours before final game? I am watching game 3 pictures. Awesome. 4:40 here in LA now.
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DrA Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 4:48 am
@DrA, (s) is missing at the end of the word game and is intentional because it is the Cup.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 4:50 am
@DrA-Type
It really took you 2 whole minutes to find the “Submit Comment” button?
You’re not a Doctor of Computer Wizardry, then …
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DrA Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 4:51 am
@Duncanz, u r awake too?
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Duncanz Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 4:57 am
@DrA-Lister,
No, these are automatically set answers.
Like what Our Dear Leader does when he’s going to be in the air.
The season ends tonight!!!
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Duncanz Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 4:58 am
@Munchrat,
Link?
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Real 7 Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 5:05 am
@Duncanz, OH, I already know the story….
WAIT A MINUTE! WAIT A MINUTE!! is this a LOVE story? I hate love stories….
but for a Stanley Cup, I’ll Love and Embrace it….for a very long time………
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Duncanz Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 5:14 am
@Real Romance,
Here’s a reference for ya’!
Patrick O’Neal’s dad would approve of this message.
Well maybe. 42 years is a long time …
Real 7 Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 10:03 am
@Dunky, I can’t deal with the pain….Hollywood families almost always are dysfunked…
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I have been at work for an hour already….Should I keep grading papers, or read the blog??
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DrA Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 5:00 am
@Jack, prepare a Cup presentation for students.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 5:00 am
@Jack Sprat,
Please just don’t grade the blog …
I am terrified of the result!
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Jack Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 5:10 am
@Duncanz, I forgot to mention that this is a NJ school…!! yuck!!! to think I was born in Los Angeles…:yeay!
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Duncanz Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 5:22 am
@Jack, I knew of this from your previous posts.
I think one day the kids were laughing at your playoff stubble, and another,complaining that the Kings whole strategy was just to block shots.
Was that the story?
jack Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 5:27 am
@Jack, lol…yeah, I will never forget the shot blocking annoyance…the guy looked so dejected!!
Radar Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 8:15 am
@Jack, Everyone of your students who knows who Lord Stanley is gets extra credit.
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T-minus “SEE-mon GAHN-yay!”
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Real 7 Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 5:08 am
@Dunczone, Hey! watch it….
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I am so glad Bob and Jim doing audio for the game tonight. I hope the DVD is in HD bluray.
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DrA Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 5:18 am
@DrA, I ask Bob about audio before the game 3 and he was not sure. He is such a classy person,king’s fun first, and the best announcer, he took time to respond in length.
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What I am enjoying is coming here to suffer with some good company…I have been lucky with the forums I have joined as they are all close knit groups…Its good to have anxiety with company, instead of mumbling solitary with the straight jacket guys in pursuit!!
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Duncanz Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 5:29 am
@Jack,
“Calling all cars. This is an APB. Please search for and bring in a TV commercial personality with an oversized ping pong ball head, who you will find talking to himself about West Coast hockey and posing as a NJ area middle school teacher! The suspect may be armed with chalk and a duster, and is considered mildly dangerous! Approach with caution! Over and out.”
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jack Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 5:36 am
@Duncanz, High school man….lol…I wouldnt touch 8th graders with a 10 ft pole…all hormones!!
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Duncanz Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 5:46 am
@jack,
I wonder what Freud would say about this …
Btw, your handle loses its capital when you change devices.
12 hours.
Bayer for my heart, check….
Blood pressure medication, check….
Band-aids for my fist if I feel I have to ram it through the tv screen, check….
Gauze for my forehead if I need to bang my head against the coffee table, check….
I guess I’m ready for the game…..
GKG!!!!!
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DrA Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 5:21 am
@Louis Zypher, for me xanax, check
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I will try to get some shut eye now to shorten the waiting but I’m pretty restless before the last game.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 5:49 am
@DrAnodyne
You could do worse for your cause than putting on a Nickelback album right now …
GKG !!!!!!!!
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Per a previous request …
Let’s win this for the ‘@Munchrat’ (the most appealingly named blogger on the site).
I am going to check @LA_1968, when he shows up, for gnaw marks!
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T-minus ALEX KOPIDORRRRRRRRR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(@Bakes & @vplaz’, need an oz. of shuteye before setting off for “Ground Zero”, LA Live! Handing the revered countdown over to you guys, now!)
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Interesting. Tickets for game 6 can be had for mid-500′s before service fee from StubHub while game 7 is going for minimum 650′s pre-fee. I thought than our game would be much more because that has been the trend. Game 5 set me back $240 for upper level face-off circle 6th row.
I guess that New Jersey sellers wised up finally.
And just like the New Jersey market was a step behind their LA counterpart, so may their team be a step behind our Kings, with every bounce of the puck going our way. And let us say, “Amen”.
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Tossed and turned all night people. Help me. Help. Can’t take this much longer. Which is why we are WINNING it all tonight behind of J QUICK whitewash. Take it to the bank, endorse it, and CASH it.
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Pili Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 6:58 am
@Ryanitos, I am so ready. I’m not sure what the difference is, perhaps that’s it’s their first chance at home without a sweep involved? I feel exactly like you do though. I woke up at 5 AM and the first thing that crossed my mind is that THIS IS THE DAY.
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Is it possible to feel depressed, happy, excited, and nervous all at once?
Please win this Kings, please! I don’t think I could handle a game 7.
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PurpleRocks Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 6:13 am
@Ryan, Yep!
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Ryanitos Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 6:14 am
@Ryan, Yes, that is totally possible.
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Michael J. Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 8:15 am
@Ryan,
You for got anxious, restless, and subdued
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I hope hope Brad Doty will drive the ball to the basket tonight and hit a walk-off touchdown.
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Ryan Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 6:18 am
@Ryanitos, And with Antz Kopdoor with the assist.
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Michael J. Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 8:14 am
@Ryan,
And Jonathon Swift will get the “save”
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thrustable Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 6:27 am
@Ryanitos, I hope a King (or King) shoots a three pointer from beyond the arc for a hat-trick.
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Go Kings Go!
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Ryanitos Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 6:22 am
@Gailweb, No, that’s GO KINGS GO!!!!
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I haven’t been posting much lately because frankly after watching the losses I can’t bear to read anything and after seeing the wins I don’t have much to add. I’ve seen all 5 games thus far in person and will be there tonight… And man my pocketbook is taking a severe beating.
I say that not to brag or anything but rather to make this small, uninsightful, non scientific comment: I really didn’t feel good about the last two games prior to face off but i feel good about today. I figured at some point NJ was going to hold serve and win at home, and they did. But I feel good about tonight, for whatever that’s worth
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puck73 Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 7:34 am
@Shakes, Well, look at the bright side, at least you found your desktop or laptop. You still havent found your cell phone, that thing has been missing for months.
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vinny Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 7:45 am
@Shakes, dont know why but i feel a strangely good about today as well, and cant believe im going
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rumpa#19 Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 8:10 am
@Shakes, I feel the same, they will be a machine tonight.
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Michael J. Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 8:16 am
@Shakes,
Way to support the team, and the airlines!
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bbb7 Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 8:30 am
@Shakes, Agree. I’m not very nervous about tonight cause I think the boys would have won last game if they’d had 2% more luck or pressure and I know for SURE they will have that tonight. I wish, for my heart, that it would be 4-1 or some such but I’m resigned to palpitations and a 3-1 victory with a clinching ENG.
GKG!
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Real 7 Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 8:41 am
@Shakes, believe I posted almost the same exact sentiments, about not feeling good about the last two games, even before they were played….NOW, this is the day we will claim the ultimate prize….I have VERY positive feelings about tonight, and really think this one may not be close….JQ may well pitch a big 0 …
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Rick and Carts want to party in LA tonight! Make it happen
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Jeff_R Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 8:49 am
@KopiSTAR, Dry Island Unite!!!!!
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Good morning Kings fans! I would be lying if I didn’t say I was a bit nervous about tonight. I’m hoping for a Kings victory. I always said Kings in six. Problem is Marty could continue to steal games for devils. I want to see the cup tonight at center ice being handed to Dustin Brown. Go Kings Go!
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KopiSTAR Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 7:32 am
@Kings Fan South, I think the posts have been stealing more goals than Marty the past 2 games. Robbery I tell you, robbery.
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If Gagne continues to play on the 4th line, and Richardson continues to ride pine, The Kings are going down tonite. GAGNE IS NOT A 4TH LINE PLAYER! He is a finisher, and if your going to play him, then put him on the 2nd line, and put penner on with Stoll and King.
Well, look at the bright side, at least IM not crying about Clifford not being in there (pathetic).
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Shakes Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 7:48 am
@puck73, I don’t think we’re going down tonight but I have to say that I agree with you. It’s not about simply playing the most skilled players (Gagne wins hands down) its about putting in the right players for each role. Our 4th line was making a name for itself by eating up valuable minutes and generating momentum for us in the first 3 rounds and now we’ve kinda lost that without Richardson in the lineup.
On the other hand having Gags in gives DS flexibility if he wants to rest Brownie or something like last game… so maybe everyone is right…
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vinny Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 7:52 am
@puck73, i feel so much more confident with gagne if only for his defensive side. that being said richies relentless and I wouldnt mind seeing him out there either
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puck73 Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 7:59 am
@vinny, Thanx Vin. I would put Richardson in, and take the kid Nolan out. Honestly, thats the only change I would make. And as the game goes along, you will find out whether Gagne fits better on the 2nd or 3rd line.
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Michael J. Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 8:06 am
@puck73,
What concerns me is the Richardson has been beaten by more physical players more than once in his last few games. The NJ goal in Game 2 was a direct result of a Richardson turnover in the offensive zone after he was pushed off the puck – I think that was when Sutter decided to move him out of the lineup.
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rumpa#19 Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 8:08 am
@puck73, Gags is fine, but should with the same except if we need a goal with mins or less left.
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bbb7 Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 8:39 am
@puck73, Yep, I have said all along there’s no purpose to have Gagne on the 4th line. It’s not like his presence there will suddenly make it a scoring threat, and it definitely lessens its use as a forecheck banging machine. Either put Richardson back in or move Gagne up. I’d move Lewis down since he’s even better than Richardson at the speedy checker role and has no offensive vision, but not sure Gagne can play RW?
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nykingfan Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 8:51 am
@puck73,
I would put Richardson back in for Gagne.
One of the strenghts we’ve had this post seaason is the play of the 4th line.
Since the switch to Gagne, that line has been rendered useless. I’m not saying it’s all Richardson, but his speed and tenacity on the forecheck has been sorely mised over the past couple of games.
You’re right about Gagne being a top 6 forward, but at this point, I wouldd leave Penner where he’s at and sit Gagne.
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alright..enough of this cr@p..end this damn thing tonight. I’ve had more than my fill of listening to the “experts” diss the Kings at every opportunity. Every game has either been “it could have gone either way” or the Devils have finally gotten into the Kings heads” we suck and are only here for the Devils amusement!
Take the damn game to the Devils and finish them off once and for all!
It’s time to have them all kiss the Kings ass as Brownie gets the cup from Bettman tonight.
I don’t want to see a game 7 and we shouldn’t have to!
GO KINGS!
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Well, I guess its time for me to “take one for the team” again. It’s Monday again and I have clients from 3:30 through 9:00 tonight and will not be able to watch the game.
On the bright side, the two nights that the Kings have played on Mondays, w/o me rooting them on, they won big- Game 2 vs. St. Louis and Game 3 last week. Both games resulted in a combined nine goals for the Kings.
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Good morning insiders Hard time sleeping last night. I hope and pray toay is the day. Please give a repeat of game 3. GO KINGS GO
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palmspringskingsfan Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 8:16 am
@palmspringskingsfan, “today”
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No more excuses win or GTFO
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GOOD MORNING TO ALL……. Nothing to say so lets just do it on the ice and be done with it. Going to the store to uy a bottle of DRIP and Bubbly!!! tONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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puck73 Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 8:28 am
@lakingbob(chi), Interesting. The last 2 games were supposed to be “The Night”, both times I was at big gatherings, both times I left feeling sad and hollow, and both times @poorman texted me and kicked Quick right in the ass, and reminded me why Bernier needs to be given a chance next season.
The last 2 games have been awfully depressing for me personally.
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lakingbob(chi) Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 8:45 am
@puck73, Now Now,, think positive.. TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!!
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Jeff_R Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 8:46 am
@lakingbob(chi), Yes it is. Tonight is the night, I can feel it in my bones.
Jeff_R Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 8:45 am
@puck73, Third time is a charm they say. Wouldn’t you rather share the excitement of a Championship with a lot of buddies, as I will be doing so with over 18,800+ people. Tell @poorman where he can shove it with his Bernier rules and Quicker swoons crap, along with some other stuff via Wikipedia.
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Crud. Realized reason Kings lost both games is because I didn’t wear my Kings hat all day. First three wins I did, so I am wearing it here at work today (in Red Wing country). GKG!
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8 hours to game time, 11 hours till coronation!!
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What is this “Game 6″ you speak of?
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The longer this series goes, the worse Pepe Le Pew Mcguire gets.
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Two things that lead me to believe the Kings are closing this out tonight:
1. My car is back in the shop. The last time it had to go into the shop, the Kings won game 2.
2. I had a dream that I shaved my beard off. First time in months that’s happened.
3. I’m going to have the same thing I had for lunch before game 2. I didn’t get to do that before game 4 and 5.
Of course, these have nothing to do with the actual game, but hey, every bit helps.
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vplaza Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 8:53 am
@vplaza,
Doh, 3 things.
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Jeff_R Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 9:11 am
@vplaza, I have shaved before every game 3 and the Kings have won. So I will be shaving again today.
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Andy Murray never lost a game 6. He practically guaranteed a victory in one actually.
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GAME DAY!
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So whats the news, Us admitting that there was distractions in game 4…. No more BS not this or that, Just play the game and get it done…. I’m honestly just sick of it now, im sick of the same blah blah blah over and over again. There is nothing left to say. The team should not talk after practice they should just focus on the game and that is it…
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Lake Forest Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 9:19 am
@pr0cess, so every day when reporters/journalists ask them questions they should just say “there is nothing left to say”???
This is the SCF, I understand what you are saying, but it goes with the territory
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pr0cess Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 9:53 am
@Lake Forest, I think right now they just need to stay focused is all, i know its all part of the process… I just want them to have there heads in the game is all..
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jack Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 9:49 am
@pr0cess, I wonder if they are obligated to be available for the reporters? Can we send the Machester boys to do clips?
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Tonight is the night that we have waited all or most of our lives for. Our #1 team the LA Kings will be making history tonight and we will be celebrating like we’ve never celebrated before. June 11th, 2012 will go down in Kings history as the best day ever. The Sins of the past will have forever been lifted. The Curse will be over. Dry Island UNITE!!!!!!
Will be at LA Live shortly and counting the hours down until I meet my Cuzzin and we head into Staples to watch History be Made……This has never worked but I will put it down anyway. If anybody wants to meet me, the GREAT JEFF_R
, email me your # to jrosene28@gmail.com and I will text you where I am at that time. Hoping to meet some insiders tonight. But if I don’t then let’s all have an amazing night and Watch our Beloved kings onto Victory wherever you are watching the game.
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Michael J. Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 9:22 am
@Jeff_R,
To paraphrase the great Jeff_R: “It’s the sixth game of the third of three seven-game series’…”
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Jeff_R Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 9:48 am
@Michael J., Thanks for that. Almost spit out milk as I am eating cereal. Cracked me up.
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All the media keeps praising the Devils. I hope the Kings play a great game and convincingly defeat the devils. Maybe something like another 4-0 win which leaves no doubt. This would be a great way to raise the Stanley Cup here in Los Angeles.
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Let’s send these Devils home packing! Their fans are a bunch of whiners. I look forward to the Stanley Cup celebration tonight after the game. Let’s Go Kings!!!
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“And tonight’s gonna be a great night” was the music they used tok play before the game started. Tonight will be a great night! Our team leads this series 3-2. The Devils have had their due and not its the Kings turn. GKG!!!
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Michael J. Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 9:30 am
@DesertKing,
Look for Kompon to draw up a special PP strategy to ignite Penner for a natural hat trick one one major PP in the first period!
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jack Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 9:51 am
@Michael J., I hope he can find his Crayola..
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Drop the puck already!
Go Kings Go!
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Although it is true that “a win is a win”, I really want to see the Kings win convincingly to shut up you-know-who and you-know-who-else. That being said I will be happy for the Kings to win 3-2 on three flukey goals – similar to four of the six non-empty net goals the Devils have scored thus far in the series.
The Kings are too good, and too deep, to let this thing slip through their fingers. We are also overdue for a break in this series. If the Kings don’t self-destruct they will win tonight.
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Parise scored a goal after Quick left the net to stop a puck, that should have never happened. He has a habit of getting lost when he leaves the net. He doesn’t seem to understand that there are wingers bearing down whenever he leaves the net. If I was Sutter, I would tell him to stay in the net. He gets himself in trouble whenever he tries to handle the puck.
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Itchy Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 10:11 am
@Jim Martin,
If I were Sutter I wouldn’t say anything to my #1 goalie that would put any doubt in his head… in fact, I’d only let Bill Ranford say anything negative about Quicker.
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