A Happy Canada Day to all those up north, and a happy free-agent day to everyone. The NHL’s period for teams to sign unrestricted free agents starts in just a few minutes. LAKings.com is going to list all the signings in a chart that you can check out by clicking here, and I’ll update some of the bigger non-Kings news here…
– John Scott signed a one-year, $600,000 contract with Buffalo.
– Jordan Hendry signed a one-year, $600,000 contract with Anaheim.
– Jason Garrison signed a six-year, $27.6-million contract with Vancouver.
– Sheldon Souray signed a three-year, $11-million contract with Anaheim.
– Aaron Rome signed a three-year, $4.5-million contract with Dallas (per TSN).
– Jordin Tootoo signed a three-year, $5.7-million contract with Detroit (per TSN).
– Mikael Samuelsson signed a two-year, $6-million contract with Detroit (per TSN).
– Matt Frattin signed a two-year, $1.7-million contract with Toronto (per TSN).
– Bryan Allen signed a three-year, $10.5-million contract with Anaheim (per ESPN).
– Sami Salo signed a two-year, $7.5-million contract with Tampa Bay (per TSN).
– Jay McClement signed a two-year, $3-million contract with Toronto (per TSN).
– Adrian Aucoin has signed a one-year, $2-million contract with Columbus (per Col. Dispatch).
– Chris Mason has signed a one-year, $1.25-million contract with Nashville (per USA Today).
– P.A. Parenteau has signed a four-year, $16-million contract with Colorado (per TSN).
– George Parros has signed a two-year, $1.85-million contract with Florida (per ESPN).
– Alexei Ponikarovsky has signed a one-year, $1.8-million contract with Winnipeg (per TSN).
– Sheldon Brookbank has signed a two-year contract with Chicago (per Chicago Tribune).
– Greg Zanon has signed a two-year, $4.5-million contract with Colorado (per TSN).
– Brandon Prust signed a four-year, $10-million contract with Montreal.
– Francis Bouillon signed a one-year, $1.5-million contract with Montreal (per TSN).
– Marc Methot was traded from Columbus to Ottawa for Nick Foligno (per TSN).
– Filip Kuba has signed a two-year, $8-million contract with Florida.
– Tanner Glass signed a two-year, $2.2-million contract with Pittsburgh.
– Arron Asham signed a two-year, $2-million contract with the Rangers (per Tribune-Review).
– Matt Carkner signed a three-year, $4.5-million contract with the Islanders (per Newsday).
– Brad Boyes signed a one-year, $1-million contract with the New York Islanders.
– Adam Burish signed a four-year, $7.2-million contract with San Jose (per Mercury News).
– Brad Staubitz signed a two-year contract with Anaheim (per TSN).
– Ray Whitney signed a two-year, $9-million contract with Dallas (per TSN).
– Colby Armstrong signed a one-year, $1-million contract with Montreal.
– Guillaume Latendresse signed a one-year, $1.2-million contract with Ottawa (per ESPN).
– Torrey Mitchell signed a three-year, $5.7-million contract with Minnesota (per TSN).
– Zenon Konopka signed a two-year, $1.85-million contract with Minnesota (per TSN).
– Mike Lundin signed a one-year, $1.5-million contract with Ottawa.
– Joe Corvo signed a one-year, $2-million contract with Carolina.
– John Mitchell signed a two-year contract, $2.2-million with Colorado (per TSN).
– David Moss signed a two-year, $4.2-million contract with Phoenix (per TSN).
– Jonas Gustavsson signed a two-year, $3-million contract with Detroit (per SportsNet).
– Michael Leighton re-signed with Philadelphia: one year, $900,000.
– Benoit Pouliot signed a one-year, $1.5-million contract with Tampa Bay (per RDS).
– Scott Clemmensen re-signed with Florida: two years.
– Jordan Staal signed a 10-year, $60-million extension with Carolina.
– Ryan Smyth re-signed with Edmonton: two years, $4.5-million.
Ryan Smyth gets a much needed haircut (payroll wise!)
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Real 7 Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:58 am
@Kings win, Ducks lose, you can track ‘em here….
http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/47852-NHL-Free-Agent-Tracker-2012.html
kiss Ray Whaitney goodbye…
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Happy Canada Day to call the Canadians here!
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I hope Deano is still in bed.!
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Jeff_R Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:22 am
@Who Knows?, Not sure but he might be in Mississauga to try and lure Zach.
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bmova Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:41 am
@Jeff_R, I think sending Parise the team picture of the cup is more than enough!
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Jeff_R Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 10:06 am
@bmova, That can help. Of course a couple of phone calls from Greener and Brownie could also.
Kenny44 Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 10:25 am
@bmova,
Yeah, send him the team picture with the Cup, but put in one of those “Your Face Here” bubbles so he doesn’t think we’re just taunting him.
m.r.morris Reply:
July 2nd, 2012 at 10:26 am
@Who Knows?, NO, just send him a copy of JQ’s rally speech… It pretty much says it all…
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Clemmenson also re-signs with FLA. If the Kings trade Bernier, I was hoping to get him. He seemed to play well behind Brodeur and the 60-70 games he played each season.
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variable Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 4:13 pm
@Bob Bobson,
+1….
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Please don’t sign Semin.
Please don’t sign Semin.
Please don’t sign Semin.
Please don’t sign Semin.
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Party time Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:08 am
@Michael J., I’m with you there ,really overrated and reminds me of Frolov .
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FKA PakiFro Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:10 am
@Party time,
He reminds you of a beast??
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variable Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 4:13 pm
@Party time,
exactly…
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KingMe20 Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:10 am
@Michael J.,
In the past, I would have been fine with it, but the Kings no longer need to make a big, splashy move to get where they need to be. If they only re-sign Penner, or add a good left winger, that would be fine,
Has Quick officially signed yet?
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:52 pm
@KingMe20, I’m guessing it was already signed like a post-dated check.
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Kings Fan In Temecula Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:13 am
@Michael J., i really like semin tho lol, but i hear he’s another loaf
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Michael J. Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:17 am
@Kings Fan In Temecula,
He might loaf at times, but boy can he fight
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Jeff_R Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:23 am
@Michael J., He will slap you silly.
Lake Forest Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:24 am
@Michael J., can’t help but spit up my drink reading that
Michael J. Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:25 am
@Jeff_R,
He must have learned those moves in the Russian military…
red49er Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:26 am
@Michael J., fight? no maybe slap the poo poo out of the bad boys! (yes I know ur being sarcastic). no we don’t any one f’ing with the chemistry in the room. Even with Penner being a slug the whole reg. season I never got the feeling the team didn’t like him or tried to freeze him out
CB14 Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:33 am
@Michael J., I think that is something that everyone on here can agree with. Which may be a first.
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variable Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 4:15 pm
@Michael J.,
please don’t sign semin…
please don’t sign semin….
please don’t sign semin…
plaese don’t sign semin….
(just trying to help out in yr awesome rallying cry…:))
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I’m holding out hope for Penner
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Bob Bobson Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:12 am
@FKA PakiFro, Same here but ideally short term contract. Dude needs incentive.
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pk Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:10 pm
@FKA PakiFro,
Word is he signed 1 yr deal north of 3m
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Ryan Smyth’s reaction to pay cut:
http://images.theglobeandmail.com/archives/RTGAM/images/20070228/wsptsmyth28/smythcry3.jpg
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Kings Fan In Temecula Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:14 am
@toemas_sandstrom, guess he’s fine up there after all
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TSN Moderator: TSN’s Top 10 Available Players: Parise, Suter, Broduer, Doan, Carle, Garrison, Semin, Jokkinen, Hudler, Kuba.
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DesertKing Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:28 am
@petemagoop,
Not an impressive group and no real “game changers” there. Our chances to repeat are looking better everyday.
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bmova Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:44 am
@petemagoop, Doan, Carle and Garrison are listed ahead of Semin, that’s surprising.
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Kenny44 Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 10:30 am
@petemagoop, Bring back Olli so he can retire as a King! I remember before he even played an NHL game he said he couldn’t wait to play against Lindros and beat him, and he promised to win more Cups with the Kings than Lindros would with the Flyers. Sign him for one year and he can fulfill that promise.
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SIGN PENCAKES!!!
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If anyone reading RIch’s blog lives in the San Fernando Valley, please stop by either Gelson’s on Van Nuys Blvd in Sherman Oaks or at Laurel Canyon and Riverside; at those two locations we’re doing a Rotary Club food drive for Valley Food Bank, asking folks to but just one extra item while they shop. Why is this Kings or hockey related? Because I will be at the Sherman Oaks location from 10-5, WITHOUT internet access (I have a “DumbPhone”), and I need you to STOP BY AND TELL ME WHO HAS SIGNED WHERE!!! (OK, and donate a can of non-perishable food, too, but…I need NEWS, darnit…)
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Kingsfanone Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:53 am
@Mel Powell,
Good for you!
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has Quick sign is deal?has any one heard the break down of it?is it a front loaded deal?
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:28 am
@Kenny D, dont worry he will sign the contract.
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Itchy Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:38 am
@Kenny D,
I can add that I’ve read it is front loaded
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408kingsfan Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:51 am
@Kenny D, front loaded, he will be 37 when the contract expires
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Doane – are you kidding me? actually I think you may have been…
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I wonder if the Sharks would sign Pancakes? He seems to bring good luck to California teams!
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Itchy Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:41 am
@Jack the Lad,
Sharks have no cap money and a ton of holes… they need way more than Penner luck to get into the SCF (they’ve never been in the finals BTW).
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Itchy Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:42 am
@Jack the Lad,
meant to give you this link
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=636183#SJS
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vicarious Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:30 am
@Jack the Lad, Yea. If Pens goes to San Jose and they win the cup while he’s a shark, Pen’s won the Californian Stanley Cup trifecta.
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I hope DL goes after Hudler… heck even PA Paenteau might be taught how to play a little backchecking D
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Bob Bobson Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:24 am
@Stuart, I think it would be interesting to bring Jagr onto the team on a one year deal. He has Cup experience which DL values and we have cap space next season only for a splurge.
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Stuart Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:34 am
@Bob Bobson, but he brings nothing on the Defensively responsible side… he’ll be a good PP asset, but he’s no where near a two-way Kings type player…
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Michael J. Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:38 am
@Stuart,
Agreed. Not a fit for this team and system.
Now watch them sign him
Bob Bobson Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:40 am
@Stuart, Maybe we hide that on a line with Kopitar/Brown. Our PP was a big issue during the regular season so I would think he would at least be considered because of that alone. However the team was so Jekyll and Hyde last year it is hard to get a read on them. They were phenomenal down the stretch and in the playoffs but can they keep it up for an entire season?
Stuart Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:43 am
@B.B., maybe. He’s a puck possession guy, but then that would put a lot of strain on DB and AK… not sure I’m sold on an aged Jagr…
Sign PENNER or Ducks will get him !
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It hurts me to say this, but Penner might be our best option. From all reports this morning, Parise wants tons of money. Whitney is very likely to sign with Canes. Doan will more than likely stay with Phoenix. What I would really like is to see Bobby Ryan here, but I think that would involve a complicated three way deal which is beyond my capacity to envision at this point.
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Bob Bobson Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:35 am
@rick, It would have to be a stealth three way deal too because the Ducks would not want him to end up here.
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Funny what a stanley cup win will do to people.
It’s odd to me that we have so many people BEGGING for Penenr to be signed.
4 months ago people were asking for his head (including me)
I’m ok either way, i personally like the guy, but wouldn’t shed a tear if he was gone.
he showed up for 20 games, that’s it people. He can be a power forward if he wants to….
but he has to want to.
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Michael J. Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:36 am
@Lake Forest,
I’m with you and can go either way with Dustin. If he stays-great. If he goes-fine.
Personally, I give Dustin a lot of grace concerning his play during the season. We don’t know what was going down with his marriage, but to me it was obviously taking a huge toll on him. The most encouraging part of the whole thing was the support that we all saw the rest of the teams give him. When Dustin scored that goal vs. Nashville we all saw Stoll and Lewis jump on him-that speaks volumes to the comradery shared by the Kings.
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Lake Forest Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:40 am
@Michael J., Agree with you there. If it’s based on “intagibles” then I am ok with that reasoning for keeping him at a discount rate.
I’m hoping he has a reason for his regular season play….divorce and/or injury.
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Michael J. Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:50 am
@Lake Forest,
It was both, probably the former more than the latter.
An interesting thing to add is that Sutter views the guys as “people” more than as “hockey players”. I believe that Darryl made an investment in Dustin the person this season and it paid off. What’s next is anybody’s guess.
Am I the only one who really likes Doan on this team? I know we are pretty set at RW, but Doan would be a perfect fit.
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KindSir Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:18 am
@pk, Nah. I thin Doan + Brown would be scary
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I’d like to see Penner back. I’d be willing to give him the benefit of the doubt that he had some major distractions off the ice and that with DS as coach, he won’t fall back into a funk. But he has to be here at the right price.
I think no way Doan goes to the Kings. There are other teams out there that can offer him more money and the chance to play in the top lines.
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Stuart Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:38 am
@vplaza, I think the cup means more to Doan than being a top6 F… I just don’t think he would “like” himself for playing for the Kings, it would be like sleeping with the enemy… and no amount of showers will ever get that feeling off.
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Michael J. Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:45 am
@Stuart,
Think Jim Carey in Pet Detective
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CB14 Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:39 am
@vplaza, I would too, but only on a 1 year deal. Mabye 2 years if the cap hit is low enough.
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one of the more boring FA day’s in awhile… #yawn
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Michael J. Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:40 am
@Stuart,
Exactly, where’s @Duncanz?
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Stuart Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:41 am
@Michael J., probably making Tex his coffee…
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wow, gusstavsson in Det? I thought that guy was terrible in TOR.
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Michael J. Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:42 am
@Stuart,
I like this signing
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Stuart Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:43 am
@Michael J., so does all of CHI is my guess! LOL
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Michael J. Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:45 am
@Stuart,
Yah, Crawford vs. Gusstavson! Now there’s a fair fight
Jeff_R Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:51 am
@Stuart, It seems like signing with Detroit turns you into a better player then maybe you really are. Of course a lot of his terribleness may of had to do with a terrible Toronto team. Maybe he will look better in Red Wings system.
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Stuart Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:57 am
@Jeff_R, I had him on my fantasy team so I watched a few of his games… That being said, some of the ones he let in were supersofties
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I am really disappointed. No one has called me or my agent. Sure, I can barely skate and have never played hockey, but I am a good chemistry guy, I work cheap (nachos) and can grow a really nasty ugly playoff beard. Maybe its time to (sniff) retire. Honey, call the press and set up the press conference!
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Michael J. Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:44 am
@DesertKing,
I’m pretty sure you can make the transition to an assistant as a PP coach.
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DesertKing Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:51 am
@Michael J.,
I didn’t get a call for that either. Wait a minute, my wife says someones’s calling! Who is it homey? WalMart? One year, $1,000? As left door greeter? Tell no way, I work for nachos a.d I ain’t playing out of position and will only take a center door position. And cancel the retirememt press conference!
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Itchy Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:48 am
@DesertKing,
I never learned how to skate backwards… must be why the scouts never call… haha!
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Kenny44 Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 10:47 am
@Itchy, Skating backwards is as easy as Sunday morning. Pretend you’re sitting on the pot holding a newspaper in front of you. Now lean to one side and push off with the opposite foot, then to the other side (without the wipe!). Repeat as necessary.
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Duncanz Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:45 pm
@Kenny44,
Sounds like someone has had superlative coaching for long periods.
Did you ever win a bowl?
hearing Doan will make a decision July 9th
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Kenny44 Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 10:48 am
@petemagoop,
In a tearful primetime special on CBC – “The Doancision”
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I have a hard time imagining Doan ever thinking for one second about signing with the Kings, much less the Kings wanting to sign him.
Winnipeg is the only team I could possibly see him leaving Phoenix for. For him to leave the desert would be a major surprise frankly.
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petemagoop Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:47 am
@Pumpernicholl, stated (of course) he wants to stay in PHO ~ maybe Flames or Oilers, me thinks
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:48 am
@Pumpernicholl, i agree
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DesertKing Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:53 am
@Pumpernicholl,
2 words :66881 Stanley Cup
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DesertKing Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:57 am
@DesertKing,
Stupid smart phone -with “Stanley Cup”
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I wouldn’t mind seeing Pens brought back.
Any word on who’s replacing Kompon on the bench?
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Michael J. Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:51 am
@CO Kings Fan,
@Desert King
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DesertKing Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:55 am
@Michael J.,
Call me DL, 555-NACHO!
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LVKINGS88 Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 10:30 am
@DesertKing, Just for shifts and giggles, who makes your favorite nacho’s? do you like everything on them like steak,guac,sour cream, etc, or the ones at the movie theater with the velveeta cheese?,what you take on your nacho’s might determine what coaching position the Kings will sign you for, by the way if you’re in Vegas, Roberto’s supreme nacho’s are the bomb.
DesertKing Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 10:49 am
@LVKING88
The ones my wife makes with the cheese out of the big can from Costco. Cheese, chips and thats it.
Itchy Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:37 am
@DesertKing,
You don’t get the jalapenos? They always push them at Staples and I tell them, no, no, no!
Kingsfanone Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 10:04 am
@CO Kings Fan,
Watch out for nacho stains behind the bench!
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We don’t need anyone except keeping our current roster intact and maybe a pp coach
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Kingsfanone Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 10:05 am
@408kingsfan,
See above ^
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Kenny44 Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 10:50 am
@408kingsfan,
I know. Isn’t that weird?
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I dont know why but I think Parise and Suter end up in St.Louis. I hope Im wrong.
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petemagoop Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 9:57 am
@chuckrocks, pitt or detroit i’m thinking
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Bob Bobson Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 10:07 am
@petemagoop, More likely DET. I think they overpay dramatically because, after losing Lidstrom, they want to keep their status as an elite team. I get the feeling both players will get a long term (around 10 years) contract to get fit under the cap. Holland has no problem with long term contracts either considering he gave Zetterberg a 12 year contract.
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Jeff_R Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 10:13 am
@Bob Bobson, Detroit may get Suter but I don’t think they will get Parise. I may be wrong but that is what I think.
Bob Bobson Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 10:16 am
@Bob Bobson, Yah obviously we are all only speculating for now. If DET loses out on Suter, they also take a hard run at Carle as the consolation prize. I actually would not mind if we go for Matt Carle either. I am concerned about what happens once Willie Mitchell retires and he is 35.
What Doan did was in heat of battle and in seeing a teammate getting hurt.
I am sure after cooling down,that he sees that all has in PHX are bunch of crying losers and he would want out.
BYW our colorers are black and white as in ebony and ivory and it = harmony and the colorers of SC champs.
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Diego Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 10:13 am
@hab,
Don’t forget the NHL (Doan’s bosses) were looking at the post game desert dog antics. May have influenced / forced his “manning up” moment.
Stay in the desert Doan.
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Scarletcat Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:04 am
@hab,
He has/had the “C”. He was the leader of that bunch of crying poor losers. Skill aside, that has to hurt how teams think of him.
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Congratulations to Ryan Smyth, we got a CUP, and you DON’T!!!!
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I think Penner signs with another team. He could come back to the Kings but he would get a huge pay cut. He proved he has skill in the playoffs, so any team that needs his size might throw him an offer he can’t refuse. It’s either $2 mill with the Kings or another $4 mill with another team. His name is on the cup twice, so maybe he takes money over another chance at a cup run.
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Bob Bobson Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 10:18 am
@kopitaristheman, If Stoll re-signs at a hair below his last contract given the year he just had, no way we re-sign Penner at $2MM although I think that is a good salary for him. I would not be surprised if we lose him.
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DEH Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 10:20 am
@kopitaristheman, I think Penner is in stand by mode. We will resign him if it becomes apparent that we will not sign Parise, much like the Gagne and Brad Richards situation last year.
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Kenny44 Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 10:56 am
@kopitaristheman,
Maybe the bear has changed his stripes. After winning the Cup, Penner had an interview with PO’N and mentioned that he had left a winning team for money and did not want to do that again. He was clearly serious and even seemed emotional about it. That caught O’Neal, who was expecting jocularity, off guard. He doesn’t have to do this for anyone else, and I really got the impression that he honestly wants to stay and play for another Cup. He was a key part of our run. Not easy to find that kind of beast with that skill level.
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Kingsfanone Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:06 am
@Kenny44,
That interview caught my attention also. I agree with you.
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Scarletcat Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:10 am
@Kenny44,
There’s also this “wrist surgery” he’s supposed to undergo soon. Perhaps some of the delay may be with the outcome of that. Don’t have any idea what his need for surgery involves, but if it’s tendons, could be a real tough road to regain that strength or adapt to it if you’re not back to 100%.
I’d like to see Dustin back. I think he will do well with Sutter.
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Jeff Zatkoff signs a 2 yr 2 way deal with Pittsburgh. $525.000 NHL/$105.000 AHL. So that is one less Goalie to back up Quick if Bernier is traded.
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I think Zatkoff saw the writing on the wall when the Kings elected to bring up Martin Jones instead of him along with the other black aces.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 10:44 am
@CB14, He was a UFA after signing a one year deal. The writing was pretty much on the wall last year. If he’s to have a shot in the NHL, he knew he needed to move.
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Doan or Parise…i will be happy with either…Penner, Doan…ok…Penner, Parise…very happy. Although Doan REALLY wants a cup…big time!! But then again Parise’s talent is off the charts…hmmmm…tough decision to make.
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shawn in Arizona Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:46 am
@tellmeY,
Umm, I will take Parise!
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Konopka, 2 years with Wild
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now i dont see Kings trading Bernier….
Jones going to be back up?How good is he?Any knows?
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Jeff_R Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 10:43 am
@KingsFanFTW, They could always sign a veteran bridge goalie for a year if they do trade Bernier.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 10:47 am
@Jeff_R, oh yea never thought about that….
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CB14 Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 10:55 am
@KingsFanFTW, I think he’s good enough to be a back-up.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:01 am
@CB14, yea i dont really know him that why am asking,thanks
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PP Anybody? Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 10:56 am
@KingsFanFTW, He lead the WHL in wins a few years back, and he was an AHL all-star for the Monarchs the season before last. He’s 6’4″, and to sum up, he’s pretty good.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:00 am
@PP Anybody?, thanks
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Whitney to the Stars… Didn’t see that coming.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 10:52 am
@KingMe20, Bye bye Yotes! (explosion sound emanating from the desert)
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puck73 Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 10:59 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), They will definately miss 77 points and a plus 26. And if Doan leaves, their heart, soul, and identity will be destroyed.
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rogiesbackup Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:33 am
@puck73, Weehaw!!! Good ridence for all those “unsportmanlike” behavior. Bad Karma goes around!!!
Kenny44 Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 10:58 am
@KingMe20, Dallas traded Ribeiro, needed to find some cheap skill up front.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:00 am
@Kenny44, (coughing up coffee) did you say cheep? 4.5 mil ain’t cheap.
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Kenny44 Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:13 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
OMG, I didn’t even notice the $$$. $9M makes Ryan Smyth’s contract look like a hometown discount.
DL is right – this free agent market will be overbought. Wideman, Whitney, Staal (kinda) all overpriced relative to existing deals. Doughty’s contract looks better and better.
Jeff_R Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:37 am
@Kenny44, I am hoping the days of the Kings having to over spend to get players is over with. The Kings have a lot more to offer now then just money to attract players including a young skilled at all positions to contend every year. Plus they have a shiny new silver Cup that helps also.
Ray Whitney is now a Star. 4 million a yr for 2 years and $500000 in bonuses each yr.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 10:48 am
@Jeff_R, wow didnt see that coming
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What’s all this fuss I keep hearing about everybody wanting to sign Parse to a big contract?
http://www.hulu.com/watch/2364
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This is the best Free Agency day ever. Watching the coverage on the NHL network and seeing the commercials congratulating the STANLEY CUP CHAMPION LOS ANGELES KINGS is outstanding!
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 10:54 am
@DesertKing, yea! that is too sweet!
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:01 am
@DesertKing, Truly bizarre.
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Kingsfanone Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:01 am
@DesertKing,
That commercial just doesn’t get old for me!
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Looks like the Ucks went with another goon for their goon and dive squadron.
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Off topic… Does anyone know if the championship DVD is available on Blu-ray?
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DanielC Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:07 am
@KingMe20, it will be. Yes
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Just me or 9mil a lot for the whitney?
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puck73 Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:02 am
@Pesus, He earned it. I am glad the Kings didnt pay that much, but his numbers and plus minus were outstanding, even at 40. Phoenix will miss this guy big time, especially on the powerplay.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:08 am
@puck73, Phoenix is about to lose 2 of it’s top 3 scorers. Ouch. They better do something or they will not even be a playoff team next year.
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CL Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:52 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Yeah, but that’s what everyone has said each of the past three offseasons… Tippet always finds a way…
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:02 am
@Pesus, Never thought he’d get that much. Good for him. Now he’ll be able to afford a new walker and all the depends he needs.
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kinglouie Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:13 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Hilarious!!! Made my morning!
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rogiesbackup Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:18 am
@Pesus, Teams should keep in mind that there will be more 40 year old players in the years to come. Forty year old are like 30 year olds.
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Best to Zatkoff. Very good puck handler from what I saw. But Martin Jones looks like the guy in Manchester, and possibly Quick’s backup in the near future.
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Four years for Burish? Good for him. Way to go Sharts – 29 yr old grinding wingers don’t grow on trees!
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rogiesbackup Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:15 am
@Kenny44, Yah, he better put some pucks in the net{at least 15-20 goals per season} and not merely a “grinder.” Otherwise like steve bernier, he will just take a bad penalty in the least opportune time.
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Please keep bernier here! Kings don’t take back up tending forgranted.
Please keep bernier here! Kings don’t take back up tending forgranted.
Please keep bernier here! Kings don’t take back up tending forgranted.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:17 am
@rogiesbackup,
And this is coming from a good source… rogies backup!
I think he stays until the trading deadline next year.
Everyone knows Bernier will get a shot as a starter. It’s just a matter of time. Lombardi isn’t going to move him without getting something very significant in return. One would think any deal would include a quality backup so I’m not worried at all about that. It would be nice to keep Bernier for a long time just in case of injury, but that’s not realistic.
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rogiesbackup Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:30 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Yes, if anything wait till next year trade-deadline in fact, keep the team intact if possible till next trade deadline, that way when play-offs start next season the team will have a “different unsuspected look” then the first half of the season.
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rogiesbackup Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:31 am
@rogiesbackup, which is why I feel the Kings steam rolled during the play-offs. Many teams didn’t know what to expect from the Kings.
Jeff_R Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:18 am
@rogiesbackup, Unless Dean gets a great offer in trade yes we should keep him until he does.
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rogiesbackup Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:24 am
@Jeff_R, Yes, but the trade has to be of equal goaltending. I’m really concerned about what happend to M.A. Fluery in Pittsburg, here we have a proven Numero Uno goaltender but didn’t play well/didn’t have luck in the play-offs yet the pens woundn’t dare put their back up, on the other hand VanCanucks, had a really good option in the play-offs in C.Schneider.
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rogiesbackup Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:00 pm
@rogiesbackup, Keep in mind folks the more Jonathan Bernier plays the more Quickie gets rested and is hungrier to play. Lundquist/rangers credits Biron for the Vezina cause it allowed Lundquist much needed rest.
Quick will say the more he plays the better he gets, maybe true to a point, but in the long run he will start to make mistakes e.g stick handling woes behind the net during the play-offs.
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Jeff_R Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:30 pm
@rogiesbackup, Difference is Lundqvist is in his 30′s and Quick will be 25.
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Would love to see Jiri Hudler as a King! Don’t hear much talk about him?
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Mike L Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:42 am
@SPJohnny,
Because he sucks, that’s why.
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SPJohnny Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:51 am
@Mike L, Really? 25 goals 25 assists +10 rating played all 81 games for Detroit, goes to the net. Give me a team filled with guys that suck like that!
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puck73 Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:55 am
@SPJohnny, I guess that pretty much silences the…Hudler sucks conversation.
Old Man Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:03 pm
@SPJohnny, Old man likes Hudler also.We don`t need to waste alot of money on so called super stars.
Kingsfanone Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:44 pm
@SPJohnny,
Puck73 asked me about Hudler yesterday, & we both agree with you. Hudler does NOT suck!
SPJohnny Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 1:12 pm
@puck73 , Old Man and Kingsfanone, I think he’s the kind of solid player that would fit well on this team.
Penguins have announced Crosby’s actual signing of the contract. Will the Kings announce Quick’s?
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That is crazy for Whitney..he’s like 90 yrs old for goodness sakes!
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Jeff_R Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:26 am
@tellmeY, A 90 yr old that got 77 points. Heck i’ll take tha any day.
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Parise states he wants to be a Devil. Then it is rumored that he wants 24 mil in bonuses (gauranteed) within 13 months. ????? Its all about the money. Lets move on. Let King start at LW3 and when Gange goes down he can move up to LW2 and Cliffy can get bumped to LW3.
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Jeff_R Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:27 am
@src, That is just for the first 2 years. There might be a lockout/no season next year so he wants to be protected.
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Jeff_R Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:31 am
@Jeff_R, Oh and it isn’t all about the money. #1 he wants to win a cup and go to a team that is close to doing so or contending every year. But he wants to be compensated fairly and protected in case of a lockout/strike.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:42 am
@Jeff_R, Unless he signs in LA, it’s only about money.
Jeff_R Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:48 am
@Paul, LOL….
Kenny44 Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:49 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com)
So say the Devils and the Wild, too.
Too bad about losing Jeff Zatkoff, but you can’t really blame him for bolting. He was buried on the depth chart here in L.A. I wish they could have traded him and gotten something sooner, but regardless, I wish him all the best and I think he’ll make a pretty solid NHL goalie someday soon…
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:45 am
@mash-ola, Yep. It’s brutal for a guy like that just trying to find a place to get a shot. He put in the time and deserves to move on. Simply no place for him here…and that’s a good thing for us.
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How about bringing back Cristobal Huet to back up Quick next year if the Kings trade Bernier? Huet just finished his contract with the Blackhawks, playing the last two seasons on loan to a Swiss A league team….had a 1.99 GAA. I liked Huet when he was with the Kings. Could be a solid backup till Jones is ready.
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Filip Kuba back to Florida 2 yrs 8 million.
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cup4kings Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 11:58 am
@Jeff_R,
In 64 games with the Ottawa Senators in 2011-12, Kuba scored two goals and added 14 assists.
That gets you $4 mil per year? Sheesh, I think Florida over paid just a bit. Do they need to hit the cap floor or something?
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Jeff_R Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:03 pm
@cup4kings, According to ESPN u are giving his stats in 2010-11, in 2011-12 he had 6 goals and 26 assists for 32 points.. Plus he was the Norris trophy winners partner.
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cup4kings Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:07 pm
@Jeff_R
That makes a bit more sense. I was going off the TSN report…d-bags had the wrong numbers
I thought Ponikarovsky played well for the Devils. He knows LA and I bet Sutter could get a lot out of him. Not a bad LW to have in case DP bolts. And you can’t beat the price.
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rogiesbackup Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:08 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Agreed!! I thought when TM destroyed the Poni, zues, Simmonds line the Kings lost a lot of their forechecking, cycling abilities. I also thought Poni played with a lot of mojoe when he was in the line-up, and yes I bet Sutter can squeeze out 100% from Poni.
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m.r.morris Reply:
July 2nd, 2012 at 10:35 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Poni went to winnipeg for 1yr 1.8m
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Pens is back!
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friarking Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:03 pm
@friarking, 1 year 3+ mil
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Jeff_R Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:06 pm
@friarking, Where did you hear that?
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friarking Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:06 pm
@Jeff_R, Pierre LeBrun
Jeff_R Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:07 pm
@friarking, Until it is confirmed i will believe it then. Will see.
CB14 Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:09 pm
@Jeff_R, LeBrun is pretty legit.
Jeff_R Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:16 pm
@CB14, I know. It is just that we have been burned before with signings just like to hear more then 1 person saying it.
cup4kings Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:09 pm
@friarking
Ha, I thought Panckaes would get $3 mil/yr. I like the 1 yr deal…let him prove himself, and it doesn’t tie in the Kings in case the new CBA is out of whack….and they can look at UFAs next year in case he bombs.
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Penner resigns for 1 yr deal worth over 3mil
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Pierre Lebrun tweets Penner resigns, one year, north of 3m.
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plywood Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:12 pm
@Oscar Moller’s Beard, This news makes my day. I think he will be huge for us next year and we’ll see the REAL DP.
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I like the Penner deal. 1 year is perfect. I don’t care what the price is. Glad to have him back!
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Jeff_R Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:10 pm
@CB14, Can still go after Parise if they want. 3 million is good and only for a year. Cap won’t be affected as Quick’s extension will not take affect until after next season.
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LA_1968 Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:22 pm
@Jeff_R, Good point.
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cup4kings Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:11 pm
@CB14,
1 yr, #3 mil….his playoff beard was worth that alone, lol. Good contract. Kings can still chase Parise if they want too by not locking Penner into multi-year.
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MartinRW Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:12 pm
@CB14,
I like Penner signing for 1 year. 3 million seems like a lot for his production, but UFA’s get a lot in this market.
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cup4kings Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:18 pm
@MartinRW
1 yr is a good motivator for Penner to do well too
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CB14 Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:21 pm
@MartinRW, It is probably more than his production is worth, but for only 1 year it doesn’t hurt us at all. We still have over 8 million left in cap space, and our only RFA left is King.
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InTheCrease Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:13 pm
@CB14, Agree. Smart move. The team is same as it ever was. Cup winners.
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rogiesbackup Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:18 pm
@CB14, Yes, me too!!! The cup run I’m betting might have given Penner the spark he needed to play better as well as the rest of the team. I think, the players have “learned” how to perservere which is why I think the team should be kept intact at least till trade-deadline next season.
By the way I like that Penner was a “screener” in Carters goal’s in the final game. Let’s face it, Penner’s size is utilize not as running people into the boards but in a more tactical offensive way.
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plywood Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:31 pm
@rogiesbackup, Penner has a lot of skills most guys his size don’t have. I love his huge desire to come back to our team and think his motivation will show in dividends next season.
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yaay, go penner
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Just heard on NHL that Suter is being courted with a 13 year deal worth 100 million. Way too much for my tastes.
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friarking Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:18 pm
@plywood, that’s ridiculous. I don’t like all these giant contracts
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Duncanz Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:52 pm
@friarking, Let the other clubs overpay..
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Parise to Pitt wow
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CB14 Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:17 pm
@Kingsfanforlife, Where did u see that?
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cup4kings Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:17 pm
@Kingsfanforlife
Really? Don’t see it anywhere
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:20 pm
@Kingsfanforlife, dont believe u into u get something that back it up…Into then u can wait into u can say i told u soo
LOL
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Jeff_R Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:20 pm
@Kingsfanforlife, They say they are in the lead, but of course that doesn’t mean anything. We were in the lead for Kovy.
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why am i reading about the penner signing on tsn and not here
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SLIM Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:26 pm
@matt george,
It”s been added up top..
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kluka68 Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:27 pm
@matt george, This is exactly my though. It looks like here are news breaking out one step behind
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YES! Canadian FA Blogs are also reporting Pens is still a King. Love it. I was hoping we’d sign Whitney for year, but he went to Dallas (boring for him).
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1 yr 3.25 million for Penner. Pancakes for everyone.
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CB14 Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:35 pm
@Jeff_R, A smart deal by Dean and Dustin. Dean gets a player who will be motivated, free of the old ball and chain, and who won’t hurt our cap space at all. Dustin gets to stay in so cal, play with two guys that he has already gelled with, and if he performs like he did in the playoffs, he’ll get a long term extension worth some big bucks.
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I guessing Parise is done … otherwise no Penner
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Jeff_R Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:27 pm
@matt george, Kings can have both Penner and Parise. I don’t think singing Pens had anything to do with not signing Parise. If they don’t sign him then Parise chose elsewhere or they didn’t want to spend the coin to get him, if what they are saying is true about his demands.
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cup4kings Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:34 pm
@matt george, With the 1 year deal and Quick’s contract not kicking in till next year, the Kings can definitely still pursue Parise. Is it likely? Probably not, but I think the Kings are still in the mix.
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welcome back pens!
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The Kings now have the exact same team coming back next year! The same team that dominated the NHL since the Carter trade and had one of the most dominating playoffs runs in NHL history going 16-4. Next year should be fun!! Please no lockout!!
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Can’t believe Dallas signed that dinosaur Ray Whitney. He’s been playing since the stone age. Newsflash Dallas: He was Mr. Invisible during the playoffs.
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cup4kings Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:36 pm
@SaveByQuick, 77 pts was pretty legit though. Whitney is one of those timeless players like Selanne…consistent despite age. With that said, $4.5 mil is a bit much, and 2 yrs too.
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Jeff_R Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:41 pm
@SaveByQuick, Kings may have silenced him but he did all right the first 2 rounds.
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Duncanz Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 12:48 pm
@Tweet_R, he may have done alright the first 2 rounds, but the Kings silenced him!
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Jeff_R Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 1:00 pm
@Duncanz, Funny guy Dunky…..
Penns re-signed?
I thought the writing was on the wall.
But I’m on the same page as DL.
Kings are gonna be gonna be real good going forward, at least on paper.
As long as it’s not invisible ink!
Bicause it’s the Cap.
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So let’s say the Parise rumor is true and Brodeur indeed signs with Chicago.
If your name is Kovalchuck you’re palm slapping yourself for joining the Thrashers North!
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cup4kings Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 1:15 pm
@matt george, At least his girlfriend/wife got a trip to CA for the first time as he so adequately put it after snubbing LA for NJ.
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Poni signed with Jets….
http://forecaster.thehockeynews.com/hockeynews/hockey/player.cgi?1822
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RoyalPain Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 3:39 pm
@Real 7,
P-P-P-Poni and the Jets…
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Duncanz Reply:
July 1st, 2012 at 4:07 pm
@Royal John
Elton Pain!
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