Here are some notes heading into tomorrow’s game vs. the Coyotes. The last time the Kings were in Phoenix was Game 5 of the Western Conference Final…and we all know how that turned out.
-The Kings have earned points (6-1-2) in eight of their last nine games vs. the Coyotes (since 1-22-11)…The Kings have earned points (2-0-2) in four straight at Phoenix (since 1-22-11)…This is regular season only.
-Kyle Clifford has points in all three games and has figured in all four Kings goals this season (1-3=4). The three-game point streak is a career high for Clifford
-Jonathan Quick has stopped 65 of 70 shots the last two games (.929 spct).
-Anze Kopitar has 38 points (10-28=38) in 39 career games vs. Phoenix.
-Dustin Brown is four games played behind Bernie Nicholls for 10th overall in Kings history. Brown is scheduled to play in his 600th career game (all with the Kings) Monday vs. Vancouver. Brown has also played in 271 straight games.
-Rob Scuderi has played in 219 straight games.
-Jarret Stoll is four games away from 600 in his NHL career.
-Darryl Sutter has coached 912 regular season games, two behind Toe Blake for 25th all-time in NHL history.
-The Kings are 13,359 in attendance away from 25 million total (regular season plus playoffs…NON neutral site or European games). They should hit that milestone Monday vs. Vancouver.
- The Kings are 13,359 in attendance away from 25 million total -
So that means 13,000 to go after tomorrow’s game?
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 2:35 pm
@goldielocks,
*rimshot* Never gets old.
What did one Coyote fan say to the other Coyote fan at the game?
He didn’t *say* anything, he YELLED to the closest guy 10 rows away, “Hey you! What’d you think of that play?”
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goldielocks Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 2:40 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
LMAO!
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DesertKing Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 3:24 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
…and that guy yelled back “that goal by Kopi was sweeeeeeet! How do you like my new LA Kings Stanley Cup jersey!?”
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Exospeed Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 4:48 pm
@DesertKing, ^ awesome…
IceGuy Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 4:51 pm
@DesertKing,
Patrick O’Niell – “At the first intermission, we’re going to interview the crowd and ask
what they think of the game. Each one. Personally. Back to you, Bob.”
Kings Fan In Temecula Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 8:13 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), that was funny
bravo
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I heard Bob say, “Clifford, Kings leading point scorer, with a hit…” Lol wait what? Not a problem though. When the top guys aren’t scoring, its good to see the grinders/energy guys getting some points.
Hoping that Penner comes out guns a blazing after being benched…
GKG!
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pr0cess Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 1:59 pm
@jgomez, LOL ya im sure penner will be Blazing ;P
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Jeff Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 2:10 pm
@jgomez, the only thing that Penner “blazes” to is the buffet line.
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Cry Baby Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 2:35 pm
@Jeff, I think he blazes something medicinal…then heads to the buffet.
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Ravens Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 3:31 pm
@Cry Baby, I think he blazes something medicinal then heads to a game
I dont see the forechecking from last season….that is what got the offense going….
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Brown was an NHL hit leader for the past three or four seasons. When he is off his game he is not delivering hits. So far, he has not been hitting anyone. Is the fire gone? I know its only 3 games and he is very streaky, but we need him to get going, and then his linemates will follow in step, I’m sure.
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fsd1 Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 3:02 pm
@Steve Jensen, interesting, dustin is tied for 2nd in the league in hits with 7
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fsd1 Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 3:38 pm
@fsd1, disregard my comment, i read it wrong, leader has 20, he has 7, trade him! Cliffy has 13 hits
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Lake Forest Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 4:01 pm
@fsd1, missed your posts man! Welcome back!
fsd1 Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 4:54 pm
@Lake Forest, Thanks, been a long and crazy ride since the boys won the cup! But hey, thats life right?
rick Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 4:25 pm
@Steve Jensen, He has had 3 bad games. Perhaps he wants to retire, or take up another sport, or…perhaps people are just getting WAY ahead of themselves on here.
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the second six Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 2:09 am
@Steve Jensen, Sometimes players bring back bad habits when they play in other leagues in foreign countries too… was thinking about it yesterday, maybe that might have something to do with why they seem so deficient in the self-motivation department.
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These are all great statistics. Unfortunately, right now, the only statistic that matters is that this team has played three games and has zero wins.
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InTheCrease Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 8:02 pm
@Jeff — I think the “powers that be” are attempting a little slight of hand here; post all the positives stats and bury the negative ones, and hope the fans don’t notice…
Well, I’m noticing, damn it!
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KEYS FOR CUP
To see Mr Stanley again we must get into the playoffs
To get into the playoffs, we need to win a fricken game! CMON – This is killing me.
Hope to see a Coyote blood bath tomorrow!
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Any of you guys enjoy that outrageous ‘Girls Guid to Watching the Rangers’ episode? I did.
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By the numbers:
* Kings have 4 goals in 3 games, tied for last in the league.
* Kings are 0-19 on the PP, tied for last in the league.
* Yotes have 15 goals in 4 games, second in the league.
If the Kings forwards and the PP don’t wake up soon, this season will be a tough uphill climb.
Jeebus, Chicago has 17 goals in 4 games! San Jose has 15 goals in 3 games and St. Louis has 14 goals in 4 games. These are the teams the Kings are going to need to beat at some point and scoring 1 goal a game won’t cut it.
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Lake Forest Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 2:42 pm
@vplaza, that is scary…..
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KingsGuy Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 11:10 pm
@vplaza, thx for sharing.
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I want to apologize for whining yesterday. Not my usual style. Thanks for all the support and feedback. I can assure you that every bit of it is very much appreciated.
Now back to your regularly scheduled comments…
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Lake Forest Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 4:12 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), No need to apologize man, this is a blog! We have an emotional tie to this team!
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kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 7:29 pm
@Lake Forest,
But not his site. Yet!
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KC23 Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 7:22 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), From time to time we all need to vent. You are no different than the rest of us. I’m not there yet, but it won’t be much longer if we don’t start winning real soon.
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This team just won the cup. The majority of players are still very young. Just because you won the cup doesn’t make you any more prepared for the next season. If anything winning the cup will be a hangover since 29 other teams didn’t and are all coming after the Kings hard.
Give the players 10 games to get their legs and game together. Get Willie back and find sometime to practice the PP.
JQ looks in mid season form…he was the one player I was most concerned with.
Kopi thankfully looks ok and doesn’t appear the injury is a factor…but lets see?
DD looks more ready than I’ve ever seen him.
Brown carried this team on his back mentally and physically for many years…no excuse, but its hard to relight the fire. Give him a few more games. Doan might take care of that
Clifford…man on fire!
King, Penner and especially Richards all look slooooow. Not sure if he is 100%
The Yotes will be a good test. Expecting fireworks tomorrow night!
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tornado12 Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 3:11 pm
@Barry’s Mullet, where’s the love for Nolan?…im loving his game right now
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vinny Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 4:11 pm
@tornado12, same here. i literally jumped outta my seat when fistric THOUGHT he could stand him up again lol
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KC23 Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 7:25 am
@tornado12, Good point (love for Nolan). I watched him in 4 different Monarchs games and strangely he plays better in the NHL than he does in the AHL.
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neil Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 3:11 pm
@Barry’s Mullet, the reality is its really hard to get that mentality(not shot)back…The Kings were on an amazing roll last year and we may never see that again….Intensity is something that cant be taught.Also you only win your first Stanley Cup once….
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This is not the time for mediocrity or excuses.
The only Cup the Kings are defending right now is the Cup of Shut the Hell Up & Play. lol
GO KINGS! WAKE UP!!!!!
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These days, Quick needs GAA of .000 to win a non-shoot out game.
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KC23 Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 7:30 am
@Robert R, Theses days?
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Com’on guys seriously………..
Some people get so upset when I trash out Penner, why?
Are you related or what, he is sooooooo bad.
Lets see……..
-slow
-lazy
-no effort
-he should own the ice with his size, but no
-most nights he takes off
-no backcheck
-low points for such a big name player (over rated)
-yes supported in playoffs last year
….but if he doesn’t get his act in gear this year it won’t matter……..
I’m I the only one that see’s this is in him. And all those millions wasting away……
Step back, breathe and think about this situation and what we witnessed last year in the season??
Darryl / Dean do you know what I’m saying……
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Howe9 Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 3:53 pm
@harty, Yeah, but….I like him.
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King Alex Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 4:06 pm
@harty, Bashing Penner is so old. I get it, you don’t like him. How much that you wrote above would you say to his face?
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Lake Forest Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 4:15 pm
@harty, I get you, and I am right there with you….
BUT, and i know this isnt news to you, Penner did not play last night….
so why are we talking about him? He had NO effect on the game last night, and we still lost.
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PurpleRocks Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 5:30 pm
@harty, I totally agree with you. Although it was cool to be able to say we brought back the same exact team from last year since it’s so unheard of I was actually disappointed when they re-signed Penner.
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goldielocks Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 5:40 pm
@harty,
If you know something abut hockey, you should know how special Penner’s talent is. He’s not a fast skater for sure but he is a quick one. For example, diagonal skate in front of everybody to create the scoring chance. Yes, we saw this many times in the playoffs. If he is that slow like you claim, how is it physically possible? And how many others can do the same thing? Name more than 10 players.
And his another unique skill is he can play by not playing the puck. Watch the video from Carter’s first goal in Phoenix series, and Nolan’s goal in St. Louis series. It’s a hockey IQ which is very high to assess the situation in a split second, and more importantly being unselfish.
You are free to hate him but all those points you mentioned are so typical. Just because he is big, that doesn’t mean he has to be physically dominant. Especially when he has incredibly soft hands, he doesn’t have to be the wall to show his butt to goaltender all the time or the wrecking ball to crush people.
And no, I’m not related to the big guy.
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KJ Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 7:40 pm
@goldielocks, Amen!
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HockeyNerd Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 6:08 pm
@harty, Sorry, but that 0 for 8 on the Power Play last night is NOT on him…..
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luc20rules Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 9:17 pm
@HockeyNerd, Your right fire Kompon! Oh, been there done that. Wait a second that new guy Payne?
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KC23 Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 7:32 am
@harty, Upset? Nah, but the King’s problems so far go way way deeper than Penner. Penner is just one of many. Brown and Richards have been even worse so far IMHO.
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Neil Shafton Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 11:57 am
@harty, Yeah Tim: Like people keep saying if you knew hockey then WTF does that mean anyway?
“If ewe knew hockey” I mean its not like you have a kid playing what was it Midget AAA, or that you have a relative who just had their name inscribed on the Stanley Cup, or that your neighbor is leading the Kings right now in points.
Seriously Tim, go and buy a book or something on hockey because Dustin Penner is just awesome and if he wasn’t on the Kings he’d be playing in some league over in Dubai or something.
The same can be said of Gagne, sorry but he’s not the same player anymore and his significant drop in production the past 3 seasons is partially because of post concussion related issues and physically and mentally he’s not the same player anymore.
But what do I know, I mean lets trade Bernier now because we need Martin Jones to come up and sit on the bench.
I keep reading how Toronto needs Bernier and those experts who post on TSN think Komaserek is who the Kings can get for Bernier straight up. Or how about the Bernier to Montreal for PK Subban, because you know the Kings need a headcase like Subban who is the next coming of Bobby Orr.
Seriously Harty must be the air in Ayr causing you hate on Penner!
Happy New Year Tim!
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Can we get some real journalism on this website again? Listing stats that make the kings look good does not fall under said field…
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Howe9 Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 3:53 pm
@McDonalds, Quit complaining. This sight is doing very well & will get better.
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OCKingGirl Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 4:54 pm
@McDonalds, Totally agree. Lists of stats and lists of quotes are not the same thing as actual reporting.
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kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 11:49 pm
@McDonalds,
Can I have a quarter pounder with cheese, and a small seasoned curlies?
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KC23 Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 7:34 am
@McDonalds, shrugs, seems okay to me so far. I’ve been to the other team sites and good luck finding one better than this one.
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Here’s the bigger question for The Happy Farmer:
What do you fix first? The player’s heads? Or the player’s hearts?
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Stuart Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 6:02 pm
@IceGuy, cant fix hearts
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YoBro Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 6:49 pm
@Stuart, I’d rather have heart surgery than a lobotomy!
And I’d rather have a free bottle in front of me, than a pre-frontal lobotomy!(say fast).
Go Kings
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Duncanz Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 7:17 pm
Bottoms up, @YoBrotomy..
KC23 Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 7:48 am
@IceGuy, pretty sad when your leadership group stats looks like the following:
Mitchell: Hurt
Greene: Hurt
Kopitar: 0 goals, 0 assists -2
Richards: 0 goals, 0 assists -2
Brown: 0 goals, 0 assists -5
Top 2 lines totals:
Grand total of 1 goal and 1 assist and a collective -18.
Bottom 2 lines totals:
2 goals 5 assists and a collective +9
And that is with Clifford helping the top 2 lines by adding a wonderful assist to Carter. The only single tiny positive thing that happened to the top 2 lines was created by Clifford.
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Is there any good looking single guys on here that want a relationship? I wanna date a guy who’s in the age range from 37-43. I’m 40. I want to date a guy who’s a Kings fan.
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rick Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 5:22 pm
@Laura, I’m 59, married and ugly. Nice to meet you.
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Gustavo Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 5:26 pm
@Laura,
WTF?!?
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 5:27 pm
@Laura,
Welcome to the new Kings Insider Dating website!
And here I thought I’ve seen it all on this blog…
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tornado12 Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 5:30 pm
@Laura, ive seen just about every kind of post on this site in 3+ seasons but this is a first!
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Deke'r Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 5:33 pm
@Laura, …..hey…weren’t you dating Manti Teo?….
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Laura Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 6:04 pm
@Deke’r, lol! Why yes I was. I know it’s pretty lame to go on here to find a date but not a big fan of the bar scene.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 6:11 pm
@Laura, Can I bring along my 11 kids and a largish dog?
His name’s Gorilla.
Oh wait – I’m outside the age range.
Fageddabaddit…
ps Hope you score better than the Kings…
HockeyNerd Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 6:12 pm
@Laura, So You…. You…… Don’t really exist? I am so confused right now.
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 6:08 pm
@Laura,
Paging Duncaz, paging Duncanz…
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neil Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 6:15 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Duncanz is nice …good looking dude….Kings fan…..Could be a start of a good story !!!!!
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Duncanz Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 6:28 pm
@neil, … and share a birthday with Steven Tyler.
That’s got to count for something, eh?
Michael J. Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 8:02 pm
@neil,
She’ll be crazy about the accent
goldielocks Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 6:20 pm
@Laura,
Try http://www.hockeydate.com.
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neil Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 6:32 pm
@goldielocks, Laura….dont let that age thing get in the way of a good story !!!!
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Laura Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 6:40 pm
@goldielocks, ohhh! Thanks… who knew!!!
all over it!!
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Laura Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 6:45 pm
@Laura, you got me all excited! There’s not a hockeydate.com. Bummer!!
goldielocks Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 6:56 pm
@Laura,
Believe me. Lots of guys here also fell for it.
goldielocks Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 6:58 pm
@Laura,
But hey, a woman who loves and knows hockey is simply attractive to me. So call me!
Laura Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 7:14 pm
@Laura, I love hockey are you kidding me?! Been a fan since I was 9! I still have my Taylor jersey.
goldielocks Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 6:41 pm
@Laura,
This guy seems to be available.
http://babesdigballs.com/sbotd-presents-la-kings-defenseman-alec-martinez/
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Gustavo Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 6:45 pm
@Laura,
Go to Ticketmaster, buy a ticket to Monday game, come early, find someone you find attractive and offer to buy them a beer…that should be easy
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Laura Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 6:59 pm
@Gustavo, we should set up a singles only mixer! Anybody interested?!
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LVKINGS88 Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 8:40 pm
@Laura, Hey Laura I’m single, but my girlfriend isn’t and I’m attractive, at least that’s what my girlfriend tells me, I’m 51 but I feel like I’m 41 (sometimes) and I love my LA Kings.It probably wouldn’t work out because you want a relationship and I’m not into that,at least that’s what my girlfriend says, but good luck.
Robert R Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 7:22 am
@Laura, I knew that this subject would be broached sooner or later. I guess we need a website, kingshockeydate.com or similar. As for me, I’m 56 but people’s reaction when I tell them is disbelief–they say I’m early 40′s; one said 33. Also, I live in Ohio (frequent visitor to SoCal). And I’ve sworn off dating until we get to .500, so I’m out of commission for a while.
I’ll be at Monday’s Vancouver game. Look in section 113 for the fellow sobbing uncontrollably after each power play.
kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 11:47 pm
@Laura,
Laura, please go to http://www.kissmyblarneystones.com. If you like that guy, I’ll set up a meeting.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 12:09 am
@courtmyhornybones,
Oh emm, slight misunderstanding.
The numerical range requirement given was for age, not IQ!
PS How come the Arabs got the oil and the Irish got the potatoes?
The Irish got first choice.
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kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 27th, 2013 at 2:18 pm
@Duncanz,
I believe potatoes in New Zealand are quite larger than in Ireland. Aparently the size of potato grown in any given country is predicated on the collective size of it’s mouth.
KC23 Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 7:56 am
@Laura, more power to ya. If I was dating I’d be looking for a hockey fan as well. I’m lucky and have a wife that loves to go to hockey games and events. Last season I got a flex plan and she loved it. Over the summer I told her we weren’t likely to go to the banner game because the 10 game flex plan doesn’t have it … the next words out of her mouth were … so which plan does have it? I said half season and to my shock and delight she said … pull the trigger on the half season (huge jump in price).
I was speechless.
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Laura Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 1:58 pm
@KC23, nice! I wish there were more hockey chicks. I’m already a season seat holder. It is spendy, but well worth it. Especially after last year!
Well. If any of you Insiders are looking for a hot hockey date. I’m your girl!!
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Good little interview:
Don’t be surprised if you see Rob Scuderi coaching the Bruins one day…
http://kingsnewsdaily.com/dont-be-surprised-if-you-see-rob-scuderi-coaching-the-bruins-one-day/
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goldielocks Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 5:44 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
Yeah, I read that one. He’ll be a good coaching staff for sure but for Boston … ugh!
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luc20rules Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 11:11 pm
@goldielocks, Kings should just hire him to scout the Boston Area. That way the only time he needs to travel back to LA is a few times a year.
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goldielocks Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 11:25 pm
@luc20rules,
Great idea!
….not looking forward to the Yote game tomorrow….think they’re going to try and prove last seasons playoff embaressment was a fluke, and from what I’ve seen so far they may do just that…..maybe Bernier should get the start and let JQ recoupe from last nights shelling….
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HockeyNerd Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 6:10 pm
@Deke’r, We had a lot of problems last night but Quick’s play wasn’t one of them. This isn’t @Poorman is it?
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Deke'r Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 6:19 pm
@HockeyNerd, ….sorry to mislead….was in no way ragging on THE man’s play…just figured he needed a rest after single handidly keeping the team in the game…
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HockeyNerd Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 6:47 pm
@Deke’r, This is not new for Quick. He doesn’t need to rest. Rather Richards, Brown, and Gagne and Penner (if they play) need to NOT rest. Actually, every forward not named Clifford needs to do better.
IceGuy Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 8:22 am
@Deke’r,
KINGS FLASH:
Kings announce that there will be a change in Jersey assignment for the Coyotes game. All goaltenders and defensive players will wear their snappy white away sweaters with appropriate name and numbers attached. 3rd year winger Kyle Clifford will wear his usual number 13 with CLIFFORD stitched above. All other players will sport sweaters with the number “00″ and the name NOT CLIFFORD.
KC23 Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 8:23 am
@Deke’r, King’s will win their first game tonight. Bank on it.
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Yotes Matthew Lombardi out indefinitely…again. I have to wonder if his career is over now.
Story: http://kingsnewsdaily.com/coyotes-reacquired-forward-lombardi-wont-play-against-kings-out-indefinitely/
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Duncanz Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 6:24 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
Love that guy. Super fast skater and skillful.
There was a time I was hoping Kings would have a look at him.
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Robert R Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 8:34 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), What about Smith? He got whacked on the hand in the Blue Jackets game and left the game.
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Maybe the Kings just need to pretend it’s the playoffs and grow their playoff beards back – I think there was some magic in those whiskers! On a positive note if we win tomorrow we will be undefeated in our division! One can hope!
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Awesome stats! Thanks!!!
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@Laura, I love hockey, are you kidding me?! Been a fan since I was 9. I still have my Taylor jersey.
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Half way to Phoenix. Stuck in my trailer at the river with mo power in the park, lots of rain and 2 pissed off yorkies, but the jerseys and tix for tomorrows game are safe and sound. Hope to see some Kings fans there tomorrow so we can out yell the Yote fans while we get our first win. GKG +comments AGAIN!!
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DesertKing Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 7:38 pm
@DesertKing,
Power back on but some lady named Laura walking around looking for a date to the game. I told her too look up some guy named Rich Hammond. Good looking, has a job, knows and likes hockey, not afraid of Evil Load, basically perfect. Laura seems lime a really nice person also, especially since she issues a Kings fan
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LVKINGS88 Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 8:45 pm
@DesertKing, Correction; Out yell the Yote Fan not fans.
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DesertKing Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 8:56 pm
@LVKINGS88,
Perfect!
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Lake Forest Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 9:41 pm
@DesertKing, my sister will be there…. Probably a black kings shirt not jersey….. If you hear a girl calling for stoll constantly that would be her
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DesertKing Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 9:47 pm
Q@Lake Forest,
Your sister is Erin Andrews? Wow, can.you get me.some.free probiotics so I can get my system back on.track after all of those nachos?
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Duncanz Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 10:10 pm
@DessertKing, Wouldn’t get excited, it’s Lake’s “pretend sister”.
She’s a Notre Dame alum, you know.
luc20rules Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 11:08 pm
@DesertKing, Becareful Yote Nachos maybe tainted. Have fun out there.
Go Kings Go!
Shrugs. Still not all that concerned. We’ll be fine.
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Goring 19 Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 7:50 pm
@KC23, feel the same. We’re a better team than whats been on the ice.
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Hayturd called something rigbt! He noted a Sedin diving!
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Jon G Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 8:14 pm
@DesertKing, Watching a Ginger dive and hearing Hayward whine about it is a unique form of torture. I had to turn off the TV.
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LVKINGS88 Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 8:48 pm
@DesertKing, Well at least the Quacks fans are right about the refs tonight.
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Wonder what Gagne did to NOT be earned a spot on the top six in Oils game??? He and Richards had that pretty give and go against Chicago which almost turned into a goal. Has DS lost hope in him already????
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KC23 Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 9:12 pm
@rogiesbackup, I believe it was not about what Gagne did or didn’t do, but what Clifford did consistently for two games and it proved to be the correct call imho. Clifford is playing better than anyone on the team except for Doughty. Doughty is playing in mid season form, but his partner is playing like he is still in training camp.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 9:57 pm
@KC13, It could’ve actually been a combination of rewarding the deserving Big Red for his solid start to the season and sending a message to the other left wingers; Penns, Gags & King that if you aren’t producing you might drop down the pecking order.
DS already stated that DP & SG either play top 6 or they don’t play at all but it’s got to be a little galling for two skill guys like them to see a recognized depth forward not only hop above them but knock them out of the lineup altogether.
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rogiesbackup Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 11:28 pm
@KC23, I mean giving Gagne only 1 game is hardly giving him a chance, at least put him in the line-up!!!!
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KC23 Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 8:25 am
@rogiesbackup, Bottom line. Our bottom two lines are not the problem and DS is not going to punish any of them while giving top forwards not ready to play anything they don’t deserve. I’m 100% behind DS on this issue.
Ducks getting creamed by the nucks
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luc20rules Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 9:25 pm
@jess, Well when two -UCKs get to get together it never looks good.
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jess Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 11:05 pm
@luc20rules, yes it was an ukly affair!
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Duncanz Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 9:42 pm
@jest, Canucks have got this crazy new tactic where they actually incorporate foot movement on their power play!
I don’t know if this is something Kings should be checking into but it looks quite novel..
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jess Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 11:06 pm
@Duncanz,
Truly an innovation. What will those crazy ice divers think of next!
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Stuart Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 7:20 am
@jess, the forward pass?
Robert R Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 8:25 am
@Duncanz, You mean like “Riverdance On Ice”?
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Interesting reading tsn.ca blog about the King’s game. You’d think they won the Cup. Never seen so many Canada fans get so psyched about beating the Kings in the 3rd game of the season. I’m betting the Kings are going to destroy the Oilers the next time they meet.
Vancouver making short work of the Ducks. Monday’s game should be interesting.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 10:05 pm
@KC23, It’ll be Canucks 3rd game in 4 nights (@SJS on Sunday) so Kings have got no excuse not to outwork them, having had the more forgiving schedule going in.
They do look really fast and sharp on the counter though.
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luc20rules Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 11:04 pm
@Duncanz, Shorthanded on D even if Mitchell does get back he would likely not be good for more than 20 mins until he gets into game shape. Even if the Canucks are tired they seem to be working with better timing. Unless the Kings really improve over the next 3 days that maybe a tough game to watch on Monday.
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KC23 Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 8:28 am
@luc20rules, It’ll be a couple of weeks back in the line up before Mitchell is Mitchell. We have a long way to go before he’s really back.
I’m taking the middle ground here. No the sky is not falling and we weren’t going to go 48-0-0 but there are some surprising concerns. Would not have thought DS would bench BOTH Gagne and Penner and would not have thought the top 2 lines would be playing so lackluster. PP should be doing a lot better based on the talent we have. People are not moving around enough and are not getting shots on the net. And taking a lot of penalties ourselves kind of implies too many players aren’t in game shape and have to trip, hook or interfere to compensate for it. If I’m DL I’m not worried so much about the defense as the fact that either Penner or Gagne HAS to produce on a top 6 basis. If neither can, make a move. Clifford is not the long term answer there.
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Osaka Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 3:46 am
@HockeyNerd, It is the first week of the season, first two weeks of any season you can’t read anything into. I know it is a short season and points are important. Doesn’t change the fact for all teams in the league, don’t read too much into the first 2 weeks of the season.
Why is Clifford not the long term solution? He is the reason DL could move Simmonds. Growing into a second line player like Clowe or Fisher is exactly where I see him long term.
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harty Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 6:58 am
@Osaka, agree Clifford left here all season could equal what Penner, Gagne could do.
Leave him up there for 10 games and see what happens………….
make the 4th line Penner, Fraser, Nolan
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KC23 Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 8:33 am
@HockeyNerd, I wouldn’t be so sure that Clifford is not the long term solution. No one can say that of a guy so young. You probably have the odds in your favor, but certainly not a fore gone conclusion. Some guys (especially bigger power forward type players) take a bit longer to mature.
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The kings are a playoff team, let’s worry, if the kings don’t make the playoff.
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luc20rules Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 11:37 pm
@granados13, That would be a bit too late for this years chances. I am inclined to think this team won the cup last year and deserves the chance to defend it, but DL built the Kings to be a dynasty and I don’t think he will sit idlely if it becomes clear that a player or 2 has become content with just last years championship.
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on Brown Last games missed were 2 games in Feb 2009. 24th and 25th.
Starting from there. Game #61 in the 08-09 season…… (2008 was his first year as Captain)
2008-2009 22 games No Playoff appearance.
2009-2010 82 games 6 Playoff
2010-2011 82 games 6 Playoff
2011-2012 82 games 20 Playoff (BTW, They won the Stanley Cup!)
2012-2013 3 so far…..
For 271 Adding playoffs makes 303
Marcel Dionne holds the Most Consecutive Games played at 324.
For Brown to make 325 because of the lockout, he has to play 100% of this season (45 games to go as of now) and the first 9 games of 2013-14.
While I would be bummed to see my favorite Kings player of all time lose a long standing record, I will be happy to see my Second favorite King to do so.
Brown must retire a King.
I know there are haters out there. Under his captainacy the Kings only missed the playoffs his first year, but he brought the cup to the Kings.
Fitting for 15th Captain of the Kings, youngest Kings captain and 1st American Kings captain.
GO BROWN GO!
GO KINGS GO!
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luc20rules Reply:
January 25th, 2013 at 11:43 pm
@Mars, Agreed, I actually think it will be Browns play that kick starts the Kings. Offense will come and go, but Defense is effort and strategy. We know the system works so at this point its the effort. I think that to many opponents have found themselves free and unchecked in front of the net. Quick has played great the last 2 games, but we need to score at least 2 goals to expect to win. We won’t win that many 1-0 just because teams will always keep pushing hard if they think they can win. A 1 goal lead just won’t demoralize a team no matter how good Quick is playing.
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CNL Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 5:17 am
@Mars, Completely agreed about Brown staying a King forever. However, Marcel Dionne already lost the consecutive games record. Kopi was at 330 in the game he broke his ankle in 2011. So, Brownie has to shoot for 331 (and then some more).
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Mars Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 12:13 pm
@CNL, oh, I didn’t know about that!
That didn’t make much news, very strange!
Thanks for the the heads up
Well then my second fav must beat my 3rd fav.
Kopi went up two spots after winning the cup
He was 4th before that, he swapped with Simmers.
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I would rather see Clifford on the 2nd line than Penner or Gagne, let him run with it.
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tornado12 Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 7:31 am
@Osaka, Harty translated from Canadian to Japanese is Osaka?
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harty Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 7:36 am
@tornado12, what are you doing up man at 7:15am LA time??
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tornado12 Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 5:07 pm
@harty, my wife made me get up….needed coffee!
KC23 Reply:
January 26th, 2013 at 8:38 am
@Osaka, Clifford has earn his spot on the 2nd line, but at the moment Brown is certainly is not earning his spot on the first line. So much talk about Clifford (top scoring forward on the team with the best plus minus) being on the 2nd line and no talk about Brown being -5 on the top line LW.
Brown needs to get his act together … now.
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This is a must win game!
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King’s win their first game tonight. I’m calling it now.
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Simplest coaching tool: show game film of any of the 16 playoff wins. Give out copies to take to hotel rooms for homework–the message being “That’s what’s necessary”. It’s not rocket science. The biggest noticeable discrepancy would be tenacity–not just the forechecking but in all 3 zones. Last year was aaamazing.
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@Laura, Oh well, I made my pitch in your earlier post. Sec 113 row 7 seat 3
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