KINGS HEAD COACH DARRYL SUTTER:
(Re game recap): “You play resilient. You’ve got to win games like that.”
“We only had three penalties tonight which is in the right direction. Its got to be a three or four penalty game to be successful in this league. I didn’t like Brown’s call for sure.”
“I thought [Drewiske] was pretty solid tonight, and I though [Muzzin] had a tough start, and it’s going to be an adjustment for him.”
KINGS FORWARD ANZE KOPITAR:
(Re game recap): “It feels good to get it on home ice, we all know how the first game went and we wanted to come back strong . We had some chances even in the first but everything was from the outside really and in the second half of the second period we started penetrating a little bit and got into a tough area if that’s what you want to call it and it paid off.”
“We’re still not where we were in June last year but it’s definitely a step in the right direction, work on things and I think and everybody else here thinks we can crank it up a notch so we want to make sure to build on this win and roll ahead.”
KINGS GOALTENDER JONATHAN QUICK:
(Re game recap): “Anytime you get two points it’s a boost of confidence and I think it’s only good for tonight, you get two days in between games now and we got to use our time properly to be able to take the momentum to Thursday night so depending on how we handle the next two days, maybe we’ll carry it over if we do it well.”
Voynov = humble
Yakupov = drama queen
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Duncanz Reply:
January 28th, 2013 at 11:23 pm
@goldielocks, VV is the Russian who doesn’t ‘Yak’ it up..
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rogiesbackup Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 12:33 pm
@Duncanz, Absolutely ANOTHER Ovechkin….no humble at all!!! ARROGANT as hell!!! Need Brown to give him a welcome!!!
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
January 28th, 2013 at 11:44 pm
@goldielocks, Voynov was also this close to bolting to the KHL. Quite a bit of crybaby drama as I remember it.
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KC23 Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 8:15 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), I would think you would know better than me, but I read were DL was impressed that Voynov did NOT go the crybaby route. You know otherwise?
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 8:54 am
@KC23,
To what extent, we don’t know but it certainly was closer than we all realized!
“When I got sent down, I thought about the KHL because, you know, I’m mad and sad,” Voynov said Friday afternoon on the eve of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals. “My friends told me not to think about it, just wait and trust yourself and Lombardi.”
http://kingsnewsdaily.com/yikes-voynov-considered-bolting-to-khl-in-february/
KC23 Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 12:50 pm
@Paul Armbruster, Ah, okay I get it now. I thought you were talking about during the lock out. That quote was from pre-lock out during the playoffs regarding his demotion when Mitchell and Doughty got healthy last year and got sent down.
My bad.
SDGolfer Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 1:07 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), riiiight Voynov was this close to going to the KHL.
Sounds to me at most it a was a semi immature youngster who thought briefly about doing something stupid, but is mature enough to listen to friends and trust DL and do the right thing.
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Sam Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 12:41 am
@goldielocks, Sorry, if you scored a game tying goal 4 seconds left in the 3rd period, you would go nuts too. I don’t see anything wrong with Nail’s celebration. It was a very intense game! Ovechkin’s celebration, a few years back, is the epitome of a drama queen.. not Nail’s
Go Kings!
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When they were announcing the first star I was already clapping “Well done Cartsy!”.. then I hear Kopi’s name. Huh? Not that he had a bad game but Carter was really the difference maker.
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Lake Forest Reply:
January 28th, 2013 at 11:29 pm
@MickSorley, can’t wait to see what carter has to do to get the first star
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Kenny44 Reply:
January 28th, 2013 at 11:38 pm
@MickSorley, the O’Neal curse
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Cynic Reply:
January 28th, 2013 at 11:55 pm
@MickSorley, OK, I feel better not being the only one noticing this ridiculosity. Carts has a goal and the shootout winner and doesn’t even get a star?!?! Are we sure the press picked the 3 stars tonight and not the refs? They had a few blown calls tonight, so it would make sense if they picked ‘em.
Whatever. 2 points. Thanks Carts!
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luc20rules Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 12:00 am
@MickSorley, Carter plays for the 2 standing points not the 1st star of the game. That type of thing is just for the fans benifit. That said your right he deserved it. I thought Kopi had his moments, but really had an off game by his standards(I have very very high standards because Kopi is a great player.)
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KC23 Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 8:16 am
@MickSorley, I was shocked, but I think it was picked before the shoot out which made it a little closer call, but no way Carter all the way.
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DesertKing Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 8:18 am
@MickSorley,
Agree
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zdfun Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 8:23 am
@MickSorley, must be had handwriting. sometimes 77 is easily read as 11.
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Good to see Richards with the puck more tonight.
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goldielocks Reply:
January 28th, 2013 at 11:22 pm
@Mikey J.,
We need him to be 100%. Good thing is there’s only up for his game.
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bbb7 Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 8:47 am
@Mikey J., I still dont think Richards is playing well; he makes poor decisions and passes and more often than not is the reason his line turns the puck over when it does. His play still reminds me of when he was coming back from his concussion – it lacks precision, for lack of a better term.
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 11:50 am
@bbb7, Agreed. I see the same things. It doesn’t look at all like a conditioning or an intensity issue. It just seems his timing is a bit off and it makes him far less effective and dangerous. He always plays with a lot of heart though and I’d still take Richards at 80 or 90 percent over a lot of players at 100 percent.
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GO KINGS GO! Good comeback guys. Bring on nashville.
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i thought muzzin had a good game. he was usually on the ice for chances, nice to see an offensive spark from someone besides doughty. carter is the man, jack johnson should have been the first star
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The Kings suck and need to trade everbo……oh wait! that only counts for the first 2 games. Carry on.
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Message for Mr. blog writer.
I like this locker room report. But we really like to read ‘View from opponent’ next morning.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
January 28th, 2013 at 11:46 pm
@goldielocks, How about right now?
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Was at the game and DD is going to win the Norris this season.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 28th, 2013 at 11:39 pm
@Dominuck, Sure! If he stops sucking..
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
January 28th, 2013 at 11:47 pm
@Dominick,
I love how people ‘at the game’ have authority over those who weren’t. It’s such a funny thing in sports. I’m guilty of it too.
I wasn’t at the game and DD is going to win the Norris this season.
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DesertKing Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 8:19 am
@Dominick,
How does that new ring fit?
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KC23 Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 8:21 am
@Dominick, While I actually thought it was DD 2nd worst game of the season, the minutes the poor guy has been asked to play is crazy. Especially crazy with the lock out situation.
I’ve put to bed any notion of DD being lazy in the off season (Carter too). Looks like DD and Carter came in better shame than anybody else on the team (Richards, Stoll, Scudes and Brown please take notes).
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vplaza Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 8:52 am
@Dominick,
DD definitely came to play this season. He seems to be playing close to playoff-form already, let alone mid-season form.
Drastic difference in how he started last season. If he keeps it up, he should get a mention for the award.
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Being at the game was AWESOME, got my replica ring too!!
I will do what I said and have a write up tomorrow!!
I want to spill the beans now, but will follow Desert Kings approach.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 28th, 2013 at 11:43 pm
@Mars, Hope to hear you got a few b*tchslaps in on those traveling ‘nucks fans, @Subby style!
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luc20rules Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 12:05 am
@Duncanz, I was only unhappy that no CanSuck Fan was obnoxious enough to earn a Los Angeles 2012 Stanley Cup Championship imprint in his forehead.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 12:29 am
@luc20rules, Somebody said there was a marked decrease in their numbers tonight from usual.
Perhaps they’ve decided to attend only the games they’ve got a chance of winning anymore.
luc20rules Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 7:39 pm
@luc20rules, I heard the Kings have sold over 16,000 season tickets with the other half, quarter, and other packages it just maybe very hard to get in staples all year long. I do suspect though that a lot maybe with the schedule coming out right before the season starts airline tickets were to expensive. I imagine many season tickets are owned by ticket agencies, and they likely bought more since the Kings won the Cup. They will be available, but at a premium price.
Darryl Evans predicts a Willie Mitchell appearance Thursday, “barring a setback”. Interesting
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MickSorley Reply:
January 28th, 2013 at 11:43 pm
@Kenny44, Great news!
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Duncanz Reply:
January 28th, 2013 at 11:47 pm
@Kenny44, He didn’t exactly say that. Said he wouldn’t be surprised.
It’s concerning Willie’s missed the last 2 days of practice.
Hope DS hasn’t locked him out in his ire.
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Kenny44 Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 12:00 am
@Duncanz, I would be surprised to see Mitchell, and I was surprised to hear Evans go as far out on that Thursday limb as he did. Or maybe I was just mesmerized by that telegenic plaid silver suit coat
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Duncanz Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 12:39 am
@Kenny44, Yup, add a flufty coiffure and he wouldn’t look out of place shooting pool with Sylvio at the Bada Bing!
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
January 28th, 2013 at 11:48 pm
@Kenny44, After not skating for 2 days. Very interesting indeed.
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KC23 Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 8:23 am
@Kenny44, I find this flat out weird. I can’t figure it out. I’m starting to wonder if there isn’t some personal issues going on behind the scenes that we’ll never know about. In watching the practise videos Mitchell really didn’t look that close to being ready to me.
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talk about a game!I was about to get a heart attack!
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Good to get that win, definitely outworked the nucks. Need to see more from Doughty and I think Frasier should sit Thursday but we’re getting back to that Kings hockey I missed during the lockout.
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Anyone know what the replica rings are priced at in the Team LA store? I looked on the website but they are not listed yet.
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Kenny44 Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 12:02 am
@Cynic,
More importantly, will the Ice Crew be updating their navel piercings to feature the new jewelry?
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luc20rules Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 12:08 am
@Cynic, I got a hand out at the game that said $25 with proceeds going to the Kings Care Foundation
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Cynic Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 12:15 am
@luc20rules, Great. Appreciate that guys! Hope they hit the website soon. Are they at least pretty decent for $25? (Obviously you got yours free, just curious)
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luc20rules Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 1:05 am
@Cynic, I think they look good it appears to be stainless steel. Its pretty heavy no glass/stones textured to shinny with cup and 2012 outer marking with black borders “Stanley Cup Champions and sides with black bordering series records and LA Kings Crest on the other side. The free one has only one size and it is man sized. It looks cool enough I was thinking about buying another one.
Cynic Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 12:43 am
@luc20rules, Just bought one on EBay for $45. I’d pay $20 to drive to and from LA, so I made out just fine. Some are already up there for $85! They’ll get it too. Out of towners will pay that.
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KC23 Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 8:25 am
@luc20rules, I’ll definately be picking a couple of these up. Had to go see “The Who” do Quadropheia at the Honda Center so I missed the game and the ring.
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Goring 19 Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 9:37 am
@KC23, can you see the real me? can ya?! can ya?!!!
MickSorley Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 12:09 am
@Cynic, $25
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http://espn.go.com/nhl/powerrankings
16 position drop wasn’t drastic for the start the Kings had, but may look like a mistake after the Kings go thru a winning streak over the next 2 weeks.
Go Kings Go!
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Drewiske was a shot-blocking force tonight. Muzzin also looked good overall–made some excellent hustle plays to thwart rushes, so I don’t understand Coach’s words but he knows more than we do.
Kopitar can control play through center ice and into the offensive zone; he’s so strong and it’s so tough to get the puck away from him. It’s a thrill when he has control of the puck because it seems that some chance always develops.
This game was great in that the effort, the intensity, didn’t wane even when it was 0-2.
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great determination by our boys to rally back. I love how we stuck within the system, kings will get back to how was in playoffs soon enough especially when willie mitchell returns. and Kopitar had a great game but yeah would agree carter shoud have got 1st star but who cares got the 2 points next victim shall be nashville thursday. GO KINGS GO
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Late night reading from both sides of the ice and more video than you can shake a (hockey) stick at. No practice tomorrow by the way. Enjoy. http://kingsnewsdaily.com/slava-to-the-rescue/
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Night all game was great
Go Kings Go!
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If the playoffs started today We’re now in the 8th seed playoff spot.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 1:16 am
@luc20rules, Most will see it as back-seat driving, but that’s what we call the ‘Box Seat’ all the way, baby!
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vplaza Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 8:54 am
@Duncanz,
Or maybe sandbagging.
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I can’t belive how much I missed staying up until 1:30 to wach the Kings games..unfortunately my boss will probably realize that as well!
Interesting reading Vigneault’s comments after the game. It brought me back to years past when if they would have lost to the Kings either at home or on the road there would be nothing to take from the game. Now that they felt they were able to compete with the Stanley cup Champions (damn I like that phrase) really brings it home of what our reputation is around the league.
On to the game….it was a game we certainly deserved to come way with points. I thought our start was terrific..especially that 1st shift. We dominated as soon as the puck was dropped. We had our usual lull which allowed Vancouver to take the lead, but they kept fighting.
From the midpoint of the 2nd period, we dominated the Nucks at both ends of the ice.
A lot of line shuffling from Sutter. Surprised that it wasn’t brought up in the post game comments. He had everyone playing with everyone.
Carter was the man last night. surprised as were some of you that Kopi got the 1st star over Carts…as long a a King gets the 1st star, all is good
Some of the guys struggled last night. I thought Fras was pretty useless which is something I haven’t seen in a long time. Brownie continues to struggle with the puck. He’s a streaky guy, so you know it’ll come in bunches.
I did notice Muzzin struggling early but as the game went on, I thought his play picked up nicely.
great game by Stoll as far as physicality goes.
We still need more out of Richards. I’m disappointed but not shocked that he didn’t come into camp in good shape. there’s time to get it together. hopefully this is a leson for him. He’s been 3 steps behind everyone on the ice over the first several games. Pretty embarrassing for a star player.
Last guy I want to mention is DD.
His offensive numbers might look like poo, but his defensive play and his play without the puck has been outstanding. He has taken the next step to becoming the superstar we all knew he could be. The offensive part of his game will pick up, but just the way he’s taken “ownership” of the D since Greene and Mitchell have been out shows me how matutre he’s become. Incredible job all night against the sisters.
Keep the train rolling boys!
Go Kings Go!
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puck73 Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 8:31 am
@nykingfan, Texting back and forth with you during the game never sucks, and neither does your cutting edge analysis, and strong, succinct takes. Yet another reason I will be pushing hard to get you out here to a Kings game, so you can meet your many bretheran on this site who love the morning readings after a big win.
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nykingfan Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 9:27 am
@puck73,
I enjoyed it last night..good back and forth
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KC23 Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 8:34 am
@nykingfan, Great takes as usual. I think Fraser’s days are numbered. Just too much healthy talent around for him to keep his spot. Toffoli will be here sooner than later. He is way too talented to not have on the team. We need goals and Toffoli knows what to do with the puck. Nolan is a center and Toffoli is a RW. I see a near future 4th line with Nolan centering King and Toffoli.
DD’s offense is a direct result of players like Brown, Richards, Mitchell and Stoll not being ready to start the season IMHO.
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nykingfan Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 9:32 am
@KC23,
Thanks
All good oints.
I really like Fras tho. He brings that grit that sometimes you need in order to get the team going. Heck, for the 1st 3 games his line was the only one doing anything.
I’m not sure he goes….
I think at some point, whether it be this season or next, you’ll see guys like Penner, Gagne, etc leaving to make room for the kids.
btw..I am so unimpressed with Gagne since he’s been a King, it isn’t funny. I understand he had the head injury, but this guy is supposed to be a goal scorer. Right now, he’s the one player I don’t want the puck to be on his stick in a crucial part of the game.
Maybe I’m wrong and he’ll get it together, but so far he looks finished.
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Gustavo Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 10:40 am
@nykingfan,
Every time I saw him with the puck, Gagne looked tentative and unsure of what to do with it. Along with Penner, DL has almost 6.0 million in trading power that I expect he’ll be using sometime before the trading line.
luc20rules Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 2:28 pm
@nykingfan, An East Coast Hockey Analysis of a game that took place after 10:30pm ET. You would be out of place and fill a huge void for the NHL Network. You should apply stating you would like to cover something known as Pacific Division NHL. They may ask several questions about what that is and what level of hockey that is, but once they realize it is indeed actually part of the NHL you may have a job. Thanks for staying up late like reading your take on the games.
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Nykingfan Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 6:39 pm
@luc20rules,
Thanks man..I like that idea
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Hat’s off to LA Kings.com for the coverage. I will always miss Rich but this site is back to being a must read for me. GO KINGS GO!!!
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Anyone else think it was weird that Edler and Kassian took penalty shots for the nucks? Not that I like them…but the Sedins seemed liked a better option than those 2…among others on their team. Kassian tried puck dangling and just chunked his backhand…he’s not a goal scorer.
But hey we will take the win!
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KC23 Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 8:37 am
@Cruiznblue, Edler was the goat against the Sharks. Their coach was trying to get Edler’s confidence back (that backfired). Kassian was a reward pick for a strong game (also backfired).
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Duncanz Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 9:43 am
@KC23, True, and wrt Edler the same might be said for DB’s selection to take a shot for the Kings.
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Gretzky just told a great story about how the practice of letting the players have the Cup for a day got started. Classic!
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Voynov, sick one-timer!! Let’s go Kings!!!!
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KC23 Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 8:39 am
@letswinthecup2012, Voynov reads offense plays so well. Very under-rated. Still nees work moving the puck behind his own net, but that will come with experience. Love Voynov’s one timers and passing skills through the neutral zone.
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letswinthecup2012 Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 8:51 am
@KC23, Agreed
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CAVmedic Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 9:52 am
Abso@KC23 Absolutley. VV does look a little shakey at times behind our net, maybe a little indesicive, but paired with WM last year, kid grew up a lot. Love VV, lots of raw talent. His play this year has shown that he paid attention to his handler, WM.
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Gotta say, their is nothing like experiencing a big win at Staples Center when you are hanging with some of the people on this site. The high you experience, is the highest of highs!
We had people in 2 suites last night for the replica ring give away ( they are quite cool actually). in suite C-36 @Dominick, @Variable, and @kissmyblarneystones, and in Suite C-38 were @J3ff_R, Adrienne, Pati, and some guy that people were just calling ‘puck’.
As the season goes along, I hope we can do games like this at least once a month, and of course watch parties, and dinner nights as well.
The people on this site are great. I have met so many cool acquaintences and friends, it never ceases to amaze me. I owe it all to Rich Hammond, and some others who are currently making this blog function at a high level.
Cant wait to talk, and see alot of you fellow bloggers in person soon. Thanx….puck
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Forum Gold Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 8:45 am
@puck73, +1. GO KINGS GO!!!
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vplaza Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 8:48 am
@puck73,
I need to make it up to Staples Center to catch a game and pick up one of those rings this season.
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KC23 Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 9:02 am
@puck73, … and you have played no small part of making this site feel like home. Ty for all you do.
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nykingfan Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 9:33 am
@puck73,
you are the man!!!!!!!!
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Goring 19 Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 9:42 am
@puck73,
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Kingsfanone Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 10:45 am
@puck73,
Hoffa? Is that you?
And that game was pretty exciting too! Sounds like it was a great time!
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Looks like we’re seeing the Carter that we were hoping to see when we got him last year. Now, if Richards can get going himself…the Kings’ record when he scores a point is pretty good.
Funny how Vigneault can say that the puck had eyes on Voynov’s shot when their first goal came on a lucky bounce off of Scuderi right towards Kassian.
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puck73 Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 9:13 am
@vplaza, good point on what Vigneault noticed, and didnt notice. Perception is an interesting thing, isnt it?
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to lakings.com… Mr .com…I really like the outlay of the blog…Hopefully the new person will follow how its done right now..really good job. Thanks
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Catch up on all the Kings news from yesterday here: The KND Morning Report – http://eepurl.com/uCPhH
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PurpleRocks Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 10:04 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Thanks Paul – great stuff as always!! Gagne looks like a boxer in that video with the hoodie on. Is he trying to look tough or is he hiding from somebody?
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 10:32 am
@PurpleRocks, Maybe he’s hiding from King, whose spot he took
Thanks purple! Much appreciated.
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Watched the game on the DVR after going to a concert. My takes on the game:
Carter has put to rest my worry that he wouldn’t be ready for the start of the season. The guy looks in fantastic shape. Kopitar will have his work cut out keeping up with Carts on goal scoring this year.
Another tough game for Brown. Still not where he needs to be, but I did see some good signs after that first Vancouver goal (Brown’s fault imho).
Lewis had a tough first half of the game, but once again made some unreal defensive plays on the back check. If this kid could learn to finish he would be amazing. Stoll looked better, but still has a ways to go.
King starting to look better after a slow start to the season. Nolan just doesn’t want to give up his spot and is playing his heart out. Fraser is starting to hear footsteps from Manchester imho. Only a matter of time.
Richards finally getting in shape. Disappointed, but not all that surprised he wasn’t better prepared for the season.
Not much being said about Martinez, but lets look a little closer. The kid is now playing against far better talent and with a rookie pairing who plays nothing like Greene. That is a LOT to ask of for such a young defensemen. Our future looks very bright on defense.
DD2 and Muzzin doing the job and doing it well. Nothing much more to say. DD2 will be a regular soon. Muzzin will have to be a fill in, but in the NHL being a 7th defensemen typically means you’ll be see plenty of time soon enough. I don’t expect to see Greene this season.
Scudes starting to look his old self and that is very good news.
Quick: Still the best, but that rap around was all on him. He needs to clean that up. Money goalie though. He kept us in the game late allowing the boys to tie it up and then slamming the door shut in the shoot out.
One final note … a hard slap in the face to the media who picked Kopitar over Carts in the 3 stars. Are you fricken kidding me? I think this is an attempt to push Kopitar into super star status in the league … this is not the way to do it though. Hall of shame for you media voters who picked Kopitar last night.
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DesertKing Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 9:14 am
@KC23,
I am impressed! WHO concert and still able to watch AND analyze the Kings game? I would still be trying to get Townsend’s guitar strings out of my ears.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 9:14 am
@KC23,
“Kopitar will have his work cut out” – So will other teams!
“made some unreal defensive plays on the back check” – That should be his nickname. Backcheck.
“Fraser is starting to hear footsteps from Manchester” – Or right here in LA. Kopit, Carter, Richards, Stoll down the middle?
I’m not sure I’d agree that 25 is very young. Especially being a champion already. Major confidence. Bright future indeed!
I’m not so sure Whiskey will out-compete Muzzin. Muzzin seems more like a Sutter guy to me. Very early, just forecasting.
Scuds was on fire last night. Easily in my top 3 with Carter. Nolan and Doughty with really strong games too. Then Kopi…
Good takes KC
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puck73 Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 9:19 am
@KC23, Wow. I thought I was reading one of @nyKingfan’s posts for a minute! BTW, thats a huge compliment. Very strong takes, and agree with much of it.
That being said, it will never compare to the strong song writing of Pete Townshend, and the searing vocals of Roger Daltry on Quadrophenia.
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One thing that stands out to me was the stat that the Kings hadn’t come back from a 2-goal deficit to win in about 2.5 years – for the longest time I would feel doomed when the Kings were behind after the mid-point of the game since they seemed to lack the ability to fight thru adversity and score critical goals at critical times. The playoffs last season showed the team mind-set was changing under DS, and this win helps solidify that in my thinking. The boys may still finish in the bottom third of the league in goals scored, but timely goals will now finally be a signature of a Kings team.
GKG!
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puck73 Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 9:33 am
@bbb7, Good take on the ‘timely’ goals. The same could be said about ‘timely’ goaltending as well. #32 is a winner, and he has proven it. The Kings dont make the playoffs the last 3 seasons without his clutch goaltending.
But you are definately right, scoring goals at the right times is just as important. Thats what I always remember about Adam Deadmarsh. That guy had a knack of scoring game tying, and game winning goals!
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luc20rules Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 7:48 pm
@bbb7, Wow, we haven’t played Dallas with Turco in net in that long? It used to happen all the time.
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We played super hard along the boards, probably one our better games. We control the game a lot better when we finish off every check. The PP still needs a lot of work, but it is amazing to see kopi control the PP, we just need others to finish it with a one timer….
I expect to see more PP with 4 forwards 1 defensemen….I would like it with kopi, carts, Richards, gagne and dd or vv.
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Gustavo Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 10:42 am
@Lake Forest,
Yeah, I would like to see Gagne….traded.
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