As the shortest summer ever marches on, the start of the NHL Draft is only a few hours away. The first round will be held tonight in Pittsburgh, with coverage on NBC Sports Network starting at 4 p.m. Pacific time. The Kings hold the 30th and final pick of the first round, although the Columbus Blue Jackets have the option to take that pick, as part of the Jeff Carter trade. They can wait until the 28th pick to make their decision. If they don’t take the Kings’ pick this year, they will get the Kings’ 2013 first-round pick.
The draft floor is set up with 30 tables, one for each team, and the tables are situated in draft order. So the Kings, as the Stanley Cup champions, will be far, far away from the stage, just where every team wants to be. And, per tradition, before every first-round pick is made, each team will congratulate the Kings as champions, some (Philadelphia, Edmonton, Phoenix, New Jersey) perhaps through more gritted teeth than others.
As for Saturday’s resumption of the draft, the Kings, at this moment, do not have a second- or third-round pick. They have one in the fourth round (No. 121), one in the fifth round (No. 151), two in the sixth round (No. 171 and No. 181) and two in the seventh round (No. 183 and No. 211).
That settles it then. Phoenix must be in the Nash/Ryan sweepstakes cause they would surely rather give up the farm then congratulate the Kings…
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TJM Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 9:50 am
@dkrasne, Phoenix would have to give up too much for Nash. They don’t have a lot, and I doubt they’re going to entertain the idea of losing Ekman-Larsson. They’re not really in the “Mr. Moneybags” team-category anyway. No Nash for them.
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Werdout Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 9:54 am
There is a tradition for each team to congratulate the Kings before every pick?
That’s amazing. I will watch that.
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2Redmond Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:35 am
@Werdout,
Most teams thank the host city for their hospitality and also congratulate the Stanley Cup Champions during the first round. I have seen teams do neither though, so I’m not a believer that it’s a tradition! I feel most teams do it out of respect.
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 12:48 pm
@Werdout, @Rich Hammond,
Rich: Would you include St. Louis & Vancouver, and possibly San Jose, on your Gritted Teeth list?
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….and with their first selection in this year’s draft, the Kings have chosen Lord Stanley’s Cup, from the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto….
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Orphios Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 9:44 am
@DesertKing, lmao
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Todd S. Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 9:54 am
@DesertKing, I would LOVE to see that actually happen on live TV!
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ryuko_22 Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:58 am
@DesertKing,
I just heard from a very reliable source that the Kings have offered DD to the Ducks for their Ryan & their first two picks this year & their #1 next year.
It’s hard losing DD, but that’s a pretty good haul.
Thoughts?
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BigMikeonD Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 1:25 pm
@ryuko_22, Puff puff pass please. That will never, ever happen. That would be like the Yankees and Red Sox trading. Nope.
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ryuko_22 Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 1:39 pm
@BigMikeonD, Ah….you saw thru me.
Just trying to stir up things up. But no one fell for it. LOL
But I do actually think that the Kings & Ducks would deal w/ each other if both sides liked the deal.
Enjoy your day!
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 1:40 pm
@ryuko_22,
‘very reliable source’
that’s hilarious. E5 then?
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tim chaney Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 2:05 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), yeah, bob marley and timothy leary…
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 2:14 pm
that’s an insult to bob and tim! lol.
rontheking Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 2:14 pm
@ryuko_22,
My first and only thought was Davis Drewiske.
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The Kings have a young team, but restocking the minors will have to become a priority over the next several years. How many guys who are in Manchester now will ever be a full timer for the big club? Not many I think. That means that somewhere in here they will need draft picks.
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Mudfish4 Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:00 am
@Donald_S, It’s hard to say. At the beginning of last year, I knew more about Muzzin, Toffoli, Kozun, Vey, etc. But who would have thought King and Nolan would have come up and performed so well. I guess it’s tough to tell without actually getting them up to play here.
Should be an interesting year for Hickey. We’ve heard so much about him over the years, kinda seems like a make or break year for him. Kings have a tough D lineup to crack.
I guess a lot depends on if we resign Stoll / Penner. Nice problem to have this time around!!!
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puck73 Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:07 am
@Mudfish4, King and Nolan definately played better under Daryl Sutter, thats for sure. I like to think that some of our young players who get recalled this season from Manchester should perform better then in the past.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:12 am
@puck73, It’s much more a testament to our scouts and Mark Morris than Sutter IMO. It’s more about playing time once they are here, which is what I think you’re getting at.
Anjin Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:41 am
@puck73, I just want to see Loktionov do something. The kid has a ton of talent but just can’t seem to figure out what will work for him in the NHL.
You can’t use size as an excuse because there are smaller guys in the league who don’t have problems making plays or scoring goals.
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:09 am
@Donald_S,
‘Not many’ from every AHL club become full-time NHLers. ‘Restocking’ is a priority every year.
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Donald_S Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:15 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
Thanks for trivializing my post.
I respectfully disagree. Look at the roster from the 2008-2009 Manchester Monarchs. You will in fact see of a ton of NHLers there, including Moulson, Quick, Bernier, Purcell, Voynov, Martinez, Boyle, Lewis and Richardson. Now convince me that the crew down in Manchester is anywhere near that deep. The cupboard is pretty bare today.
Restocking was not a priority that year. Development of those players was. It’s a multi-year cycle, not always the same every year by any means.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:56 am
@Donald_S,
That’s why I put some words in quotes. No offense intended and not trivializing, just a lack of clarification as to how you define those terms. In addiction, I’ll put ‘a ton’ in quotes and ‘anywhere near’ as deep and ‘pretty bare’ cupboard in quotes too. It’s just hard to have a convo with nebulous terms, that’s all.
The FACT is a low percentage of AHLers make the NHL. There’s no debate.
There’s no ‘restocking’ per se. Roughly half the Kings 50 contracts are prospects. That doesn’t change, only the personnel does. In terms of ‘priority’ (again, not defined) I think management is constantly focused on all aspects of the organization without being pulled away from one thing or the other.
Development is just as much a priority now as it was then. So is drafting the best player they can given the pick number. That ‘priority’ doesn’t change. As for the current Narchs, I think the ‘cupboard’ (I’ll define it as talent level) is quite full.
variable Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 1:40 pm
@PAUL,
+5…
Since the cryotes “broke” the tradition of the respected handshake, will they adhere to the
congratulations to the KINGS?
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Dave Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:03 am
@trytodethroneus
ya, how did Doan get a leadership award after that performance?
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vplaza Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:11 am
@Dave,
Did he refuse to shake Messier’s hand?
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:17 am
@Dave, Because it was based on the regular season. All the more reason the playoffs should be considered in those awards.
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I see what you did there, Munters Man!
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Very interesting yesterday that Jordan Staal turned down a 10 year, 60 million dollar contract from the Penguins. Wonder why? Was it the money? The length of the contract? Or does he not want to play in Pittsburgh anymore?
Thoughts? Observations?
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Kings Fan In Temecula Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:04 am
@puck73, its always about the money, show me the money!
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LB Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:04 am
@puck73, None of the above. He wants to be a 1st or 2nd line center (and rightly so) and in Pittsburgh those roles are filled for a long time.
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todd Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:05 am
@puck73, Others say it’s just because he wants to test the water. He’s a Penguins guy, but wants to get the best deal he can in Pittsburgh. This sounds reasonable.
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vplaza Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:06 am
@puck73,
I’m guessing he wants to test the waters when he becomes a UFA. You’d think $60M is going to be enough, but maybe he thinks he can get first line center money somewhere else. Pittsburgh is spending an awful lot for their third line center with that contract, though.
That’s a lot of coin for someone whose career highs are 29 goals and 50 points, IMO.
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Crown Royal Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:10 am
@puck73,
He’ll most likely be traded to Carolina where he wants to play with his brother. The Rangers could get in that mix as well as his other brother plays there. If the Leafs could get a commitment out of him for a long term deal they would give up the ranch for him.
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Token Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:14 am
@puck73, He wants to play in Carolina with his brother. By 2015, I would wager a big bet all three Staals will be in in a red ‘Canes uniform.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:34 am
@puck73,
Thoughts? I hope the Penguins fail. That is all.
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Sammuch Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:39 am
@puck73, stall is proboblly tried of being the 3rd center on the Pens! Most teams he could be #1, that’s why no money will keep him there for he must feel it’s his time to shine! Thorton getting old, I see JS being really interested in Stall…
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LA_1968 Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:45 am
@puck73,
I tend to agree with @LB that he is a top half center. He’s only 23. He probably likes the $60M but not the 10 years. DD could have taken that but he’d have given up two years of a new deal when he’s still young, 30. Pens got to do things this way if they want to pay Malkin & Crosby, but nowhere does it say Staal has to make monetary sacrifice. This could be a major problem. Pens are gonna need a lot of $1.5M wingers if they want these three centers.
The Pens could just as easily be dealing with Crosby as his deal ends this year too.
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Robert R Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 6:37 pm
@puck73, Staal was traded today. Forgot the details, too lazy to look it up.
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Deano should give a big thanks to Philly!
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:19 am
@Ryan Huning,
What’s a ‘Philly’? Oh, you mean Kings East.
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Robert R Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 6:38 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Cheesesteak?
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… andw ith their second pick in the draft, the Kings select Munters Unit, from Hotel Rooftop….
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The Kings should go up on stage and thank Philly for Richards and indirectly for Carter, thank Edmonton for Fraser instead of Brule, and thank Phoenix for being instigated into focusing on stupid play rather than winning a game.
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Robert R Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 6:39 pm
@Klong, Thank New Jersey for having Steve Bernier in the lineup.
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… and with their second pick in the draft, the Kings select Munters Unit, from Hotel Rooftop….
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Itchy Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:00 am
@DesertKing,
Oh no… do you feel the draft too DK?
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Kings Fan In Temecula Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:05 am
@DesertKing, he’s gonna be a big hit in the locker room
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:20 am
@DesertKing, You can say that again.
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mash-ola Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:31 am
@DesertKing, “Oh yeah… A real solid pick for LA, here, Bob. This Munters kid is built like an iron safe. He’s a reliable player who plays with maturity and really knows how to keep his cool. I really like this pick for the Kings.” – Pierre Maguire
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All Hail the Kings
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That tradition you mention Rich, is the only reason I’m looking forward to the draft this year
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No rest for Lombardi, he wouldn’t have it any other way either I’m sure!
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By this day in years past, I would be frothing about the draft, what the Kings should do, which free agents in a week… Who cares? WE GOT THE CUP!!!!
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puck73 Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:10 am
@gralx, Thats pretty much the truth, even for a hockey nut like me. That being said, arent you glad that guys like Lombardi, Hextall, Ferriera, and the scouts care ?!!
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Robert R Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 6:47 pm
@gralx, Yesssss. This isn’t a woulda coulda shoulda summer. A “what if”-free summer. My mind keeps replaying Penner’s OT winner, Kopitar game one OT in New Jersey, Carter game two OT and game 6 vs. NJ. Brown’s hits and goals. No second-guessing no one.
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If Stoll is not resigned (my first choice) I would like to see Gaustad as a replacement. I know we have Lokti but I think he is too small to fit in…all I heard in this run to the cup was the Kings dominated because of size and speed. I want Penner back too. Any thoughts?
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puck73 Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:13 am
@Cry Baby, I want Penner back as well. I think you always try and keep most of the players together that won you the cup. Penner and Stoll are in their prime, and they were key contributors in helping win the big prize.
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vplaza Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:15 am
@Cry Baby,
The only way I see Penner back is if he takes a pretty significant pay cut. Stoll may have to take one as well. I’d like to keep them both if possible, but I’m sure they have to think of their own financial situations.
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Token Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:20 am
@Cry Baby, Unfortunately Stoll is the top of the UFA class this year WRT centers. Thin market may force some GMs to overpay and slot him in C2 minutes. I think Stoll walks.
DL would be foolish to let Penner go after the year long investment in rebuilding him into a true power forward. My hope is he stays.
There is no telling how long Gagne lasts next season so you keep your wingers in reserve.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:31 am
@Token,
I think you’re underestimating the pull of being on a Championship team, not to mention how much Stoll enjoys being in MB. I think he stays.
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puck73 Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:39 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), I agree. However, remember this, Scuderi left a championship team in Pittsburgh to come play for the Kings who hadnt won anything. Lombardi certainly gets major props for getting him and his agent to sign here.
Itchy Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:41 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
Plus, aren’t The Kings under cap and have room to bump salaries to keep their team, if it comes to it?
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:33 am
Did Pitt offer Scuds a contract?
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 12:39 pm
To answer my own question, I don’t believe so. Or if they did, it must have been for a very small amount because they had major cap issues after that. Plus, Scuds only earned 700k that year so his price had to increase significantly where as Stoll’s salary won’t.
NOW IMPRESSED Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:29 am
@Cry Baby, Yea, I think Lokti’s future will be the same as Oscer Moeller. I would only re-sign Penner for $2 mill or less. I would much rather see the Kings sign Parise, then we won’t need Penner. Stoll, I would keep in any case.
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bmova Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:03 am
@NOW IMPRESSED, I don’t think the Kings can afford both Parise and JQ.
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So let’s see if The Kings can pick out one or two of those diamond-in-the-rough type guys … there might be a Zetterberg, an Alfredsson, a Lundqvist, or even a St Louis or a Datsyuk that no one else knows about.
Of course Lucky Luc, at no.171, wasn’t a bad pickup either, really.
Meanwhile, back in the real world, even if we get another Jordy Nolan or two, we won’t be doing too bad, I reckon.
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variable Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 2:42 pm
@Duncanz,
+5…so there….(!)
my mea culpa…:)
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Robert R Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 6:49 pm
@Duncanz, I’m sure that Zetterberg himself wouldn’t mind playing in LA. I’ll talk to him.
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Can someone make a video of every team congratulating the Cup champs tonight? I’d watch/listen to that all day!
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:22 am
@#1 Chief Rocka, Great idea. I’ll try.
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Sebastian Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:26 am
@#1 Chief Rocka, specially the Ducks!
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trytodethroneus Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:54 am
@Sebastian,
The dux know by playing the KINGS, they are guaranteed 3 sellouts at home
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Rich or anyone else recording. Can we please play an edited version of this congratulations from other teams and post it on here?
I wont be able to watch the draft.
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Lake Forest Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:32 am
@Lake Forest, Or i could just pay attention and see the post right above mine.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:36 am
@Lake Forest, I was thinking maybe someone can put together a video of all the teams congratulating the Kings. What do you think?
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vplaza Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:52 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
CongratulateTheKingsGate?
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 12:17 pm
@vplaza, Death to the infidels!
Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:36 am
@Lick Bootsest,
I just hope you are reminding head office who their Sharkly daddy is on a daily, if not an hourly, basis!
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Lake Forest Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:01 am
@Duncanz, I am having problems posting what my company wide email stated….basically rubbed it in pretty good.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:20 am
@Lack reFinement,
Try taking out the curse words and violent references to fin-slicing, and you may be able to squeeze it through.
Just saw that CBJ traded three picks to Philly to get Bobrovsky. They traded the No. 45 pick they had in the 2nd round as well which makes me believe that they probably will use that No. 1 pick of the Kings this year. Of course I could well be mistaken on that one. We’ll see.
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puck73 Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:36 am
@number 6, I am really surprised they gave up that many picks for that player. That being said, look at the Jackets situation going forward, the future does not look bright for them like it does, say, in Edmonton, who has all that young speed and skill.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:54 am
@puck73,
But you’re not accounting for all the speed and skill CBJ’s new MF no.7 brings to them.
Thanks to some savvy wheeling and dealing with a gullible and willing victim by Scott Howson, CBJ consequently wiped the floor with said unsuspecting saps.
Sam McMaster, HE sure AINT!
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mash-ola Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:08 am
@puck73, I like Bobrovsky. I think he’s a solid backup who is young and waiting for a chance to flourish and get some playing time. When Bryzgalov had his meltdown in December, Bobrovsky performed well. I think it was a good move by Columbus, who obviously have given up on Steve Mason ever returning back to his early form…
OMG, did the Kings REALLY win the Stanley Cup??? Still pinching myself…
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vplaza Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:20 am
@mash-ola,
Yes, they did win it. But my kids like mimicking that ad about “Feed the pig”. If you’ve seen it, it goes something like….
Me: I can’t believe we won! I can’t believe the Kings are Stanley Cup Champions. I can’t believe this is happening.
Kids: Of course not. Stanley Cup Champions…..feed me.
If you haven’t seen the ads, this doesn’t make sense, but we saw that soo many times during the playoffs that it seemed appropriate.
Robert R Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 6:59 pm
@mash-ola, Meltdown? Bryz is crazy? “They fire the puck from the blue line. Chief is yelling “Block da shot!” Dey have no goalie gear but dey gotta block da shot. Now who is crazier–me or defenseman?”
Kings Win, Ducks Lose Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 12:43 pm
@number 6, I was wondering the same thing… We’ll find out tonight!
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if Kings do get the 30th pick, and if Matia Marcantuoni,
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mcdangles Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:39 am
@mcdangles,…Andreas Athanasiou, Nic Kerdilas or Tanner Pearson
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Slightly off topic; Just looked at the contract Cliche just signed on CapGeek …
2012/13 is a two-way contract 75k/525k
2013/14 is a one-way contract 525k/525k
looks like DL might have him penciled in somewhere in the future roster.
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trytodethroneus Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:55 am
@Token,
The “boxes” still live!!
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:29 am
@Token, I noticed that the other day. I just thought it was a mistake or a serious reward for being a good soldier.
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What do we do with Westgarth? It’s obvious that the Kings will have a huge target on their backs next year. Based on the fights in the regular season last year I think we need a new enforcer. Playoff fights are different and the Kings did well with most situations but I think alot of teams will be looking for some payback. In the regular season teams can play some “real” tough guys and not worry about penalties as much. I have a feeling Brownie will get extra attention next year.
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mcdangles Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:49 am
@ILLEGALSTICK33, Kings have both Nolan and King, both can handle the dropping of the gloves when called upon
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Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:05 am
@mcdangles,
Did you see those shots of Westy’s bruised and chopped up knuckles on MR’s NHL 36?
I don’t think The Kings really want DK getting into the business end of things too much next season, at all.
He’s a key utility man with a lot of apparent upside who needs to have his hands preserved.
Jordy, for his part, can get into the fray when needed periodically, but is not yet dominating enough to be a full-time bouncer.
If no recognized enforcer is to be dressed, they may need to share the workload around.
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ILLEGALSTICK33 Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:10 am
@mcdangles, King and Nolan are big and physical but trust me they can’t fight the kinda guys I’m talkin about. Nolan got smacked around by Stewart and Eager last year. King fought one time and did alright against a miidle weight. Clifford couldn’t handle Clowe nor could Matt Greene. TRUST me when I say we need a new enforcer. Westy is a nice guy but he can’t handle the job.
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vplaza Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:56 am
@ILLEGALSTICK33,
I feel bad for Westy. I just think that he may not have a spot on this team going forward. I like him, but the role he plays may not be important in DS’s world.
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OT: Okay, I don’t know about anyone else, but I can’t get enough of the vidoes and montages of the playoffs, SCF, and the Kings. The jmsalsa ones are absolutely awesome.
One of my favorites is one of the CBC opening montages, the one for Game 2. Towards the end, where they show Kopi’s game winning goal in OT…just great!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqRwps2M2vY
Sorry, back to your regularly scheduled draft day coverage…
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Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:08 am
@vplaz’
There is always a plaza in my corazon and my dia for any and all of this hermoso indulgence!
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vplaza Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:10 am
@Duncanz,
LOL, I’ve downloaded pretty much all the vids from YouTube worth downloading so I can watch them on my laptop, tablet, TV, or mobile device without the Intarwebs.
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ILLEGALSTICK33 Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:20 am
@vplaza, I posted this a few times but if you havent seen it I think you will love it.
http://youtu.be/f5eT_GIq-64
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vplaza Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:29 am
@ILLEGALSTICK33,
Thanks!
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FiG17 Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:49 am
@vplaza,
I love watching jmsalsa’s in order. Every day. Multiple times. He did such a good job on all of them.
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vplaza Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 12:34 pm
@FiG17,
Yes, definitely. I have them on a usb stick so I can watch them from any computer. Even on the ps3.
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I don’t see the Flyers beng that way about the Kings. They got 2 pretty good players out of the deal who will continue to help them as they go forward. Schenn looks to be everything he was billed to be. The kid’s got a nasty streak in him as well, which I like. Simmer busted out big time this year in a much less restrained offensive system..that’s not a knock on anyone. The Flyers can put up goals but can’t keep them out of their own net either. We all learned DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS…
Go Kings Stanley Cup Champions!
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Robert R Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 7:04 pm
@nykingfan, And besides, according to Simmonds, Philly is a better hockey town, so they have what to feel good about.
And so do we.
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Rich, Sorry but any reason I can’t post?
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Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:12 am
@Lake Forest,
More oxymoronia from down in the sylvanian waters..
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…with their 3rd pick of the draft, the Kings select Mike Tyson’s Tiger, from Las Vegas, Nevada……
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Lake Forest Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:12 am
@DesertKing, isnt it usually location first?
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DesertKing Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 12:32 pm
@Lake Forest,
What? Are you a realtor? Location, location, location.
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Robert R Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 7:06 pm
@DesertKing, Naw, we gotta pick the lady who sat behind the visitors’ bench. Need to use 2 picks, really.
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I predict the following moves:
1. Jarrett Stoll is lost to free agency. Despite his lousy regular season, he shined in the playoffs and GMs across the league noticed. JS is single, has no family anchors to drag him down, so he’s free to go after the best money offer. He’ll get a contract Dean will not want to match.
2. Shero is pissed that Jordan Staal rejected his big money offer to stay as part of the ‘franchise core’. So he’s more than willing to trade him now.
3. After securing Quick to a long term deal, Dean will dangle J. Bernier, D. Drewiski and a couple of prospects for J Staal. The world knows the pens suck at defense and goalie positions. Everyone saw how Fleury embarrassed himself in the playoffs.
4. With J. Staal at 3rd line center LA Kings repeat next year (providing there is a season)
5. After a repeat, ALL the Staal brothers will want to play in LA for free, lol.
GO KINGS GO!!
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Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:26 am
@Gustavo,
That’s actually a pretty decent theory.
Bleeding Pennsylvania sounds like a good modern masterplan for The Kings … and a good movie title!
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vplaza Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:27 am
@Gustavo,
If Staal declined a $60M offer from the Pens, will it take more for him to sign with the Kings long term? Because I don’t think DL trades all of that for someone not willing to sing a long term deal.
I think Staal is an upgrade from Stoll but I was thinking Staal wants to be a C1 or C2 somewhere. Could be wrong.
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Gustavo Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 12:00 pm
@vplaza,
C3 on a championship team with 90% of the pieces intact trumps any C1 or C2 anywhere else.
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DesertKing Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:32 am
@Gustavo,
I believe Stoll just finished building a house on the beach and he has a history of arthritis in his hips, meaning he doesn’t have tha many years left in him. Hemay just sign for less here in LA so he can stay and establish himself. Besides, having 2-3 Cups also helps the coaching resume.
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Gustavo Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 12:06 pm
@DesertKing,
J Stoll only has one cup (2012) and one SC finals (2006). His beach home will remain, even if he plays elsewhere. He can make the most, money wise, of what he got left in the tank, then come back to coach in so cal, if he wants to and there are openings.
I just do not see him back with the team at anywhere his current salary of $3.0 +
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JJ$Pres Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 3:21 pm
@Gustavo, He should be somewhere between 2.5-3 million.
Com parables:
Gaustad 2.5
Chris Kelly 3.0
Malhotra 2.5
RoyalPain Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 12:12 pm
@Gustavo,
The Kings will not pay that much for a third-line center.
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Gustavo Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 12:34 pm
@RoyalPain,
Jordan Stall cap hit is $4.0 million. He is UFA next year.
Jarret Stoll was $3.4 million last season
Davis Drewiski is $616,667.
J. Bernier is $1,250,000
Jordan Staal is 23, Jarret Stoll turns 30 this month.
As long as J. Quick is secured, this would be a good trade for us. And save us over $1.2 mill
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IndioKingFan Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 1:15 pm
@Gustavo, Won’t happen. Pittsburgh traded for Vokoun and signed him. They will go with Fleury and Vokoun in goal.
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Provided that the Kings retain their pick at #30, I’d love for them to draft a skilled,scoring forward. It’s odd how in several mock drafts, the experts always seem to have the Kings selecting a Defenseman, or in one mock draft, a Swedish goalie. Only one I saw had them drafting a forward, and a Sutter kid, Daryl’s nephew (I think Rich’s son).
I’d love for the Kings to draft RW Thomas Wilson from Plymouth, but he’ll probably be gone by then. Other forwards that have intrigue are:
- Phillip di Giusseppe, LW University of Michigan
- Martin Frk, RW Halifax QMJHL
- Tanner Pearson, LW Barrie OHL
- Nicolas Kerdiles, LW University of Wisconson commit
Although he’s rated lower, Nicolas Kerdiles sounds like a player I would be interested in: highly skilled, high hockey IQ, and a ton of potential. But if anyone of the above are available and drafted, I’d be happy.
I’ll be disappointed if the Kings draft the best player available and it’s a goalie or a defenseman.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:35 am
@mash-ola,
I’m not sure.
It might be slim pickings by then for the type of defensemen The Kings are looking for, but with Teubert gone and there being no certainty in the development of the younger guys we have currently, it may not be a bad thing to keep our eye on what’s available.
After all, drafting that way has worked out for us to this point.
Trades and free agency can take care of the rest.
Kings are in a better all round position these days.
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mash-ola Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:42 am
@Duncanz, True… It just seems like while the Kings have depth at the Goalie and Defensive position, they are lacking in true scoring forwards. Outside of, say Tyler Toffolli, there are no bonafide scoring forward prospects.
The Kings started scoring when it counted down the stretch, but who’s to say if they go in that goal-less drought that plagued the team for the first 2/3 of last season…
But true, the Kings will draft the best player available. And a standup, defensive stalwart prospect is something the Kings could investigate as well… I’m just partial to drafting a scoring forward!
“With the 30th pick, in the 2012 Entry Draft, the STANLEY CUP CHAMPION LOS ANGELES KINGS are pleased to select: _______________________________________________________________!
GO KINGS GO!
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Sammuch Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 12:02 pm
@mash-ola,
me!
Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 12:02 pm
@mash-ola,
Don’t forget young Brian O’Neill ex of Yale, signed back in March!
I have high hopes for him, stemming from early reports of his potential future NHL qualities.
mash-ola Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 2:01 pm
@mash-ola, Brian O’Neil is a talented prospect, true. But he suffers from Brandan Kozun-Jordan Weal-itis: He’s not very big. Not saying it can’t happen, but chances are, unless he really excels at a higher level, O’Neil may be destined for the minors. Of course, I hope I’m wrong…
I’ve never been more excited to pick last at something.
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Sammuch Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 12:00 pm
@FiG17,
WHAT! We are picking last… Why! Trade the team & get 1, 2, & 3rd pick! 5 year plan, let’s do it!
None of us want that lord Stanley guy again, I suffered enough with a big smile on my face!
I want my old Kings back! Another 44 years anyone?!!!!
LOL
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The big post-season news was exit interviews. This year nada. Were they conducted?
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Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 12:15 pm
@JackKentCooke,
Hopefully, the only exit interview is DD with the local plod!
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Meant to say the big post-season news last year was….
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Go Kings Go!
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The draft under Lombardi (and Dave Taylor for that matter) has been exciting in every regard. Can’t wait. I think I am correct in stating we picked Luc Robitaille at #171 which we have today. Find Robitaille II!
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If Doughty gets arrested will there be an opportunity to see the cup in jail?
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 12:58 pm
@Bonvivant1, He’ll be clanking it off the bars yelling, ‘get me outta here!’
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Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 2:28 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsJaily.com),
Hopefully, after that he won’t want to see any bars for a while ….
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So I can guess we get to pick Mr irrelevant for teh last pock of the draft? Let’s hope this happens a few more times in the next 5 years
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 1:08 pm
@tom,
Or as Brian Elliott just tweeted, “I went 2nd last overall in ’03. It’s not about where you go, it’s about how hard you work.”
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Gustavo Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 1:14 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
Just ask Willie Mitchell..:)
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variable Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 1:46 pm
@Gustavo,
or datsyuk….or zetterberg…or robitaille…etc…
Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 2:25 pm
@villainable,
No credit to the guy with the earlier post that unearthed all of those names and more?
variable Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 2:40 pm
@Duncekin,
all apologies to you for not acknowledging yr words and same sentiments above…
echoing yr thoughts without proper attribution is a crime on here (apparently)…
so you decide if you would like to press charges against me…and i’ll make that call to gloria allred…:)
Lots of Teams don’t follow the “tradition” and seem to forget to congratulate the LA KINGS.
Kudos to our “friends” the Anaheim Ducks. And THANKS.
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2Redmond Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 5:47 pm
@Dom,
Like I said earlier in this thread, it’s not a Tradition! It’s just that some teams show more class and respect to the host city and Cup Champs!
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Forgot to mention event catering:
Courtesy of the Kings, for certain select teams, crow will be served.
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