With just one goal in nine power play attempts, the Kings’ 11.1 percent conversion rate ranks them dead last in the NHL. Dustin Brown believes the secret to breaking through with the man advantage rests in keeping things simple.
“It doesn’t have to be pretty,” Brown said after practice today. “It could be a big shot. Or it could be a wrist shot, even. Just get it to the net. Right now, we are passing it around and moving it around pretty good, but we are not getting enough action around the net.”
Although the power play has been ineffective, Brown said he believes the Kings have shown steady improvement in other areas.
“The more games we play, the better and the more comfortable we feel in our system,” Brown said. “You come back from off-season, especially with no training camp, and it takes a couple games. The first couple games, you are thinking about what you are supposed to be doing. Now, it’s just instinctive with our systems, and how we fore-check. The last couple of games, our fore-check and our neutral zone have been significantly better. That’s just a byproduct of not having to think about it. Guys know instinctively what they have to do.”
Brown, who skated at left wing on a line with Anze Kopitar in the middle and Justin Williams on the right side today, said players noticed Coach Darryl Sutter’s line juggling Monday night vs. Vancouver, but took no offense to it.
“We were definitely aware of it,” Brown said of he and his teammates. “You are used to playing with certain guys. But we are all pulling for the same thing, and that is tying that game. (Darryl) was mixing and matching players. You are just waiting for your number to be called and focusing on what you need to do.”
KINGS VS. NASHVILLE
Sutter likens the NHL’s truncated 48-game schedule to playoff hockey, with every game taking on added importance. If Sutter’s theory holds true, tomorrow night’s matchup with Nashville at STAPLES Center will have the feel of a play-in game. The Kings and Predators are both currently on the outside looking in; Los Angeles is in ninth place in the Western Conference with five points in five games, while Nashville is in tenth place because it has taken them an extra game to accumulate five points. Vancouver and Edmonton, the seventh and eighth place teams, each have six points.
Sutter said he likes the way his team has been practicing. The key, he said, is carrying it over to games.
“We have been practicing good and trying to carry little things into games,” he said. “As long as we keep on that path, we are getting better.”
SUTTER SPEAK
Sutter can be a man of few words in his post practice sessions with the media, but he usually gets his point across. After this morning’s practice, Sutter was asked when Dustin Penner, who has been a healthy scratch for three consecutive games, might return to the lineup.
“I really don’t have a timeline,” Sutter said. “I watch how he practices. See his pace, and what we are trying to execute and then work on getting him in. It’s no different than what we did with Gagne. If we break it down by position, there is a 1-through-5 position in terms of how they are performing. At every position, some guys are moving up; some guys are moving down. That’s the way it works.”
Sutter seemed to suggest Penner was not among the guys moving up. Pressed for his interpretation of Penner’s play, Sutter declined to go into specifics.
“I really don’t like to talk about it,” he said, “because all it becomes then is criticizing somebody, instead of talking about someone who is playing well.”
WILLIE MITCHELL UPDATE
Defenseman Willie Mitchell, who has yet to play this season after undergoing off-season knee surgery, did not practice today. Still, Sutter said Mitchell has not experienced a setback.
“We are trying to do as much off-ice as we can to get (Willie’s) fitness where it can be, and hopefully he can jump back into practice again. There has been zero setback.”
SIMON GAGNE FEELING BETTER
Simon Gagne talked about the off-season surgery he underwent to remove a mass of tissue accumulation, caused by multiple hits, from his neck.
Gagne called the post-surgery recovery process, “two weeks of tying not to do too much.”
Even before resuming hockey-related activities, Gagne said the surgery was a life changer.
“Right after surgery, not having that thing in my neck, the first thing I noticed was the way I was sleeping,” he said. “Waking up in the morning feeling a lot better and more rested. Able to sleep on my back, like normal. It was a big difference. I don’t know if it is going to help in hockey, but in every day life, it’s definitely something that has helped a lot.”
Gagne said his efforts to alleviate the pain might have actually exacerbated the problem.
“I had a lot of injections to help the pain and they said maybe those injections caused (the mass) to grow,” he said. “At least now, it’s out of (my neck) and now it’s back to normal.”
I hate to be picky, but there’s a big difference between 1 for 9 which is 11.1% on the Power Play, and what the Kings actually are which is 1 for 27 for 3.7%.
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Kings Fan In Temecula Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 2:48 pm
@CB14, way to shine some transparency there
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FKA PakiFro Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 2:55 pm
@CB14,
If it was 11.1%, I bet the Kings would be 4-1
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Duncanz Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 3:04 pm
@CB14, 11.1? Perhaps it’s all part of the ongoing local media conspiracy to get Kopi publicity for the Hart or the Selke.
If so, then I’m all for it!
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DesertKing Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 3:08 pm
@Duncanz,
Kopi scoring 15 PP goals this season would be a big help also.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 3:11 pm
@CB14, Where does the 9 even come from? It was 1 for 4 against the Cansucks.
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CB14 Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 3:23 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), I looked it up, the numbers listed, 1 for 9 at 11.1% is for Power Plays at home. 0 for 18 on the road.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 3:25 pm
@CB14, Ahh, makes sense now. Thanks!
Duncanz Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 3:29 pm
Maybe @LAK.com’s calculator had a power outage..
g smith86 Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 8:40 pm
@CB14, and 27 goes into 9 three times..wait ,…what?…hehe
Just saw the Kings Verizon commercial on NHL Network. Priceless, especially Greene and Quick at the end.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 3:24 pm
@DesertKing, ^ This comment is brought to you by Verizon. Join today using the discount code ‘DesertKing’ and save 10% on any smartypants…I mean smartphone.
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Save, Hrudey! Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 6:01 pm
@DesertKing,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPKq_lRpGTQ
Greene (to Quick): You gotta have that save right there.
Quick (to Greene): That was your guy though, right?
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LA_1968 Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 10:43 am
@DesertKing, Yeah, about time we got some publicity besides what the team earned by staying alive and winning the final game of the season. Kopi got a nice highlight in the Center Ice commercial. All elite players on that.
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Who would ever think the following words could be spoken by any kings fan: “maybe they should bring back kompon”! I mean the team was around what…12%? under his watch? If the power play is as bad as last year, or worse, I don’t even see us making the playoffs, especially with the injuries.
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Stuart Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 9:21 pm
@linny, I’ve realized our PP woes had more to do with our lack of finishers than it had to do with any system or coach…
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linny Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 9:52 pm
@Stuart, totally agree but with Carter, kopi, doughty, voynov n anyone @else they should still b able to get a few n b around 15% minimum…I don’t c much movement…
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LA_1968 Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 10:56 am
@Stuart, I agree with you. I don’t think we’ll ever be in the top third in the league in PP stats with the guys we have. I think Capt. Brown knows that and the best thing for them is the simple approach. Outnumber and outsize the opponent on the PP and the percentages will take care of themselves. Just stick with the plan and master it. I just wait for DD to learn some tricks on getting shots through.
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Sounds like Mitchell might be well behind the fitness curve established by the King’s training staff. Mitchell isn’t as young as he used to be. Gonna take a bit more time it sounds. What I don’t get is why Evan’s would suggest Mitchell could be ready as early as Thursday. Never known Evan’s to talk out of turn like that.
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Bradapiller Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 3:20 pm
@KC23, The whole situation sounds fishy. They’re not really coming forth with any new info yet it’s not coming along like it should be.
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Gustavo Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 8:48 pm
@Bradapiller,
“As it should be”…???
According to what law or rules?
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 3:21 pm
@KC23,
And also why, if there has been ‘no setback,’ is he not skating? It flies in the face of logic.
Question: “Coach, why isn’t Willie skating if there hasn’t been a setback?”
Answer:
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DesertKing Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 3:25 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
“Well, on the farm, you don’t put your best cow out where everyone can see it before the fair”
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Duncanz Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 3:38 pm
@DessertKing,
“We’re holding him out in the hope we can track down that slick guy we saw tearing up the ice after that Insider suite night last season … “
DesertKing Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 3:48 pm
@Duncanz
Hey, those were new skates!
Robert R Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 3:48 pm
@DesertKing, that’s not bull
DesertKing Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 4:12 pm
@Duncanz
Actually, during that try out, they were impressed that I actually jumped into the penalty box and started a fight with @Puck73. They weren’t impressed with the fact that @Puck73 kicked my a$$.
Duncanz Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 4:27 pm
@DessertKing, I think I’m starting to see why DL was so prepared to make space by moving Westy.
Now I think he’s ready to do the same thing with Willie.
The door is opening for you guys – but it may be the door to the penalty box!
CB14 Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 3:25 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), That’s what I was thinking as well. He was not only skating, he was practicing with the rest of the team for a few days IIRC. And now he’s not even skating by himself. Doesn’t make any sense at all. Somethings missing.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 3:34 pm
@CB14, Rift?
Lake Forest Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 4:09 pm
@CB14, maybe he just needs to build strength in the gym instead of skate today.
CB14 Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 4:46 pm
@Duncanz, I don’t think there’s a rift there, I think there is something else hindering his health. Mabye not a setback from his surgery, but something.
@Lake Forest, I believe it’s been a few days now that he hasn’t skated, so I think there’s something wrong.
Duncanz Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 5:10 pm
@CB14, Coach fibbing?
DE had everyone’s hopes up Monday stating he expected WM back in the team Thursday night so I think you’re right.
Things aren’t adding up.
Stuart Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 9:23 pm
@CB14, Maybe he’s got some lingering concussion issues?
luc20rules Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 7:57 pm
@KC23, Its a knee injury. He skated it swelled? Then you shut it down do less stressful things that build strenth like stationary bike, but that in and of itself is not really a setback as you know that was likely to happen. As for being behind the strength and conditioning with a knee injury/surgury its not something you can strengthen until you can put weight on it safely, basically no lower body workouts at all.
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g smith86 Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 8:43 pm
@KC23, I got to say…there was a reason for D evans being on the radio side for so long…he is just not ready for the camera and never will be…the guy makes me nervous with his weirdly tailored, and off-colored suits…Much respect for him as a hockey player…never have been a fan of his commentary
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KINGSFANSINCE1969 Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 11:30 am
@g smith86, I THINK DON CHERRY NEEDS SOME COMPETITION
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Really happy for Gagne getting a big portion of his life back after surgery. There’s nothing like feeling right after all those years of feeling wrong. Here’s to a healthy life and existence for all our players and fans.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 3:22 pm
@KOHO,
Hear! Hear!
Then we die.
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KOHO Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 3:58 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), lol! Now that’s real.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 5:02 pm
@KOHO,
“Almost everything–all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure–these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.” ~Steve Jobs
Duncanz Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 5:16 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDoomily),
So, do you think he believed there was any such thing as a … Jobs creator?
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 7:14 pm
Yes. His mom & dad.
DesertKing Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 4:07 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
This ain’t baseball.
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luc20rules Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 7:58 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Yes, but we die with the Stanley Cup!
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Nice to see my man Butchie as an analyst on NHL live!
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DesertKing Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 4:07 pm
@Goring 19,
Best one on there.
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Forum Gold Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 6:09 pm
@Goring 19, On the ask Butchie segment he was asked if he considers himself and Islander or a King. He gave a lot of thought to it and said it really is 50-50. Great 11 years in LA and then the Cups on the Island. He did say he was thrilled we won the Cup. He does a great job when he is on NHL Live and was worth the price of admission at the Forum. GO KINGS GO!!!
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luc20rules Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 8:00 pm
@Goring 19, Its nice to see them expand coverage past 10:30 PM ET this year. I remember seeing reruns of NHL on the Fly from 11pm ET to 8am ET with no highlights of late games at all.
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g smith86 Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 8:47 pm
@luc20rules, all I can say is, thank our lucky stars that the NHL is back, because that network is useless with out the NHL…sure they showed the Juniors, but I saw more 2011 SCF than this last years…and I am bitter bout that
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PP are critical at this level of play. You have to make teams pay for taking advantages and committing penalties.
PP are mostly successful at this level for these reasons………
-puck movement
-puck support
-interchangable parts in the “O” zone
*regardless of your breakout, Centre back to pick up puck, D man skating it full ice, or the new drop pass in the nuetral zone all can only have success if the top 3 items are occurring when you are in the O zone.
Why………
-you want to get the tradional box moving
-create 2v1 situations with the puck
-get the goalie moving side to side, mostly
*the goalies are so good in this league you must get them moving side to side for success.
Well there it is from a Minor Midget Coach in Ayr, Ontario.
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KOHO Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 4:07 pm
@harty, It’s amazing the players seem to lose the basics they’re taught. It can be as simple as shooting the puck on net with traffic to get the goalie to make a pad save to get him moving then you get everyone crashing the net to stuff it in is basically all it takes to change your luck. I’m tired of watching the guys try to make the pretty play all the time. Those goals will come once you start forcing the opposing team into mistakes by shooting and getting them to scramble.
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g smith86 Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 8:53 pm
@harty, I would love to see the Kings score more on the PP, but they stunk on it all last year until the Finals and despite that …won the Stanley cup…But, yes…having an effective PP would make things much easier in making the playoffs this year…
That being said, the best PP s in the league are at or around 20 percent by the end of the year…
I think it is more important to at least get chances…an effective PP doesn’t mean you have to score all the time…just means you have to make the other team work and keep momentum going after it’s over
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Kenny44 Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 10:18 pm
@harty,
Spot on. PP is all about reducing that man advantage to a 2 on 1. You will never do that with stationary players, which we see so much from the Kings. Once you get the puck settled in the zone, the puck carrier can’t “stand in the pocket” like a QB. He has to attack a gap in the box or diamond. If nobody comes to him right away, he needs to charge in to shoot. Otherwise, he needs to pass like a hot read in football – pass to where the pressure is coming from, because that is where a guy is open and a quick 2 on 1 may be. The receivers need to be ready to move for that hot read pass.
Sure, it’s good to “use the yellow” to keep the puck away and try to settle down with possession. But once you have it, keeping the puck safe on the outside is just killing off your own advantage. Attack!
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Need….more….Kompon….(well, I don’t think they started last year 1 for 27)
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KOHO Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 4:08 pm
@vplaza, Kompon is secretly rubbing his hands together laughing maniacally to himself.
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vplaza Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 4:44 pm
@KOHO,
LOL, must be saying to himself…I got fired and they do this???
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DesertKing Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 4:08 pm
@vplaza,
Need….more….Harty…. (see above post)
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vplaza Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 4:45 pm
@DesertKing,
Zactly….and cowbell…always could use more cowbell…
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CB14 Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 4:27 pm
@vplaza, They were 5 for 21 in their first 5 games last season. But they did have a 1 for 31 stretch from late December to early January. Their longest PP drought was a 0 for 18 stretch during early December.
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vplaza Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 4:45 pm
@CB14,
Anyone think they’ll match the 1 for 31 effort in futility in the next couple of games? God, I hope not.
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CB14 Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 5:25 pm
@vplaza, I think they have a good chance of going 0 for 4 against Nashville, but I think they’ll get at least 1 against the worst PK team in the league the Quacks.
Lake Forest Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 4:53 pm
@CB14, last year’s opening night (i think it was a morning game since they were in Europe) against the rangers was won on a PP goal by JMFJ, from a sweet pass from MR.
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DesertKing Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 5:11 pm
@Lake Forest,
So long ago……
CB14 Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 5:27 pm
@Lake Forest, That was a beauty. I want to say they had another one just like that a few games later. Against Philly mabye?
brian spain Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 9:29 pm
@Lake Forest, That was 4 on 3 in o,t,. big difference, lots of room. I think 4 on 3 is easier than 5 on 3.
FKA PakiFro Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 8:54 am
@vplaza,
Hi Hawks scored 3 PP goals against the Kings I believe
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trytodethroneus Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 11:38 am
@FKA PakiFro,
Last Year?
They only had the ppg on the 2 man advantage opening day
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Very interesting read on MayorsManor with DL on buyouts: http://mayorsmanor.com/2013/01/dean-lombardi-talks-kings-contracts-and-buyout-options/
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Howe9 Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 9:34 am
@KC23, Good article. Thanks for sharing. I love to hear Dean talk.
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We need to warned the Predators that we don’t injured Best Players on the Kings and we don’t want the Kings to missed the Playoffs this year because the LA Kings are the 2012 Stanley Cup Champions and that is the key from my comments is don’t injured the best players on the Kings that means the Predators will be punished
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CB14 Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 5:51 pm
@Adam M, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xos2MnVxe-c
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DesertKing Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 5:59 pm
@Adam M
I couldnt have said it better.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 6:11 pm
@Adam M, Welcome back, @Adam M!
We have been lost without you!
So who do you think will win the Stanley Cup this year, will the Mayans ever get the huevos off their rostros, and will @kissmyspammybrains ever learn propper grammer on this here website?
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Deke'r Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 7:14 pm
@Adam M, ….easy for you to say….
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puck73 Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 7:53 pm
@Adam M, Hello Rich? Rich Hammond is this you?
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Finally something to read today as nothing in the Daily Breeze, first day since the season started nothing to read.
Well if hes not skating something is up?
Yep
Go Kings Go!
Game tomorrow hurray
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Pili Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 4:27 pm
@GailWeb, Game tomorrow hurray is right. GKG!!!!
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GailWeb Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 4:31 pm
@Pili, Yep time goes so slow while we wait to see our boys in action, thanks
Go Kings Go!
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We are the Kings! Staples Center is our jungle and the Predators are OUR PREY. Let’s kick some Nashville butt and get the 2 points! GKG!!!
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Duncanz Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 5:53 pm
@King Alex, No creature Trotz through our jungle and gets away with it!
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King Alex Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 8:24 pm
@Duncanz, I like what you did there!
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Sounds like Penner is in the bowels of Sutter’s doghouse…
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Munchrat Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 5:05 pm
@Munchrat, But I guess we’re not supposed to talk about it!
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Duncanz Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 5:22 pm
@Munchrat, Ha ha, funny that. There was a Penner quote today on another website:
“I’m waiting like a dog in a car, waiting to be let out.”
Hopefully it isn’t 115 F with the windows up in that Ralphs parking lot…
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Lake Forest Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 5:35 pm
@Duncanz, his nickname isn’t. “Old yeller” is it?
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Munchrat Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 5:52 pm
@Lake Forest, Don’t make me cry.
kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 5:58 pm
@Dunker,
Are you speaking from experience?
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Duncanz Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 6:33 pm
@kissmychevychase, Deja vu all over my leg..
Brown said after practice today.
“It doesn’t have to be pretty,”
It isn’t!
It could be a big shot. Or it could be a wrist shot, even.
Guess what? It’s neither.
“Just get it to the net”. Brown said after practice today.
Really!?!?
“Right now, we are passing it around and moving it around pretty good”,
No you’re not!
but we are not getting enough action around the net.”
Einstein Speaks.
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KC23 Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 5:38 pm
@kissmyblarneystones, What I got out of it was Brown taking responsibility for much of the King’s problems with the power play, but that’s me.
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kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 5:53 pm
@KC23,
I’m just being a cynical ass, because I’m bored. Having said that, I don’t understand how you can have such devastating PP & PK units Last June and appear to have forgotten everything 8 months later. Defenses against our PP look the same this year from last.
I think the problem is that there are too many guys that can actually score on our PP. (if that makes any sense) If they’re constantly looking for lanes to shoot through, they should at least have Clifford, King or Nolan in front of the net making some room. IMO
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Quit standing around, SKATE, move to the slot and get the pass, stop relying on a shot from the point, it needs to get through 5 bodies before it even gets to the goalie. I just don’t understand it I guess.
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I can’t help but think that If DD would learn how to take a shot without futzing with the puck so much, perhaps our PP could improve. Maybe give him an hour a day with Luc after practice, teaching him that half-backswing and quick release.
Go Kings
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IceGuy Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:28 pm
@YoBro,
Maybe have him watch AMart’s one-time and wrist shots toward the net.
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it’s SIMPLE – put the biscuit in the basket!
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kingszzz Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:01 pm
@Real 7, “..it puts the biscuit in the basket”
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when does Jeff R. start breaking down the rest of the season…
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Duncanz Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 6:26 pm
@Neil, I heard not till after his contract as Senior Advisor to Nate Silver runs out!
#538
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Was Laura real from a few days ago??? didnt get a date and fled the blog??? Is she dating Teo????
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Duncanz Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 6:20 pm
@Neil, I believe @Robert R & @kissmywhammybams are locked in virtual mortal battle for the signature of that free agent, as we speak!
Maybe they will both succeed and the field will open up for all the good guys out here..
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Robert R Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 8:13 pm
@Duncanz, I’m back here in Ohio, waiting for us to whup the Predators–upset Barry’s stomach and give him a case of the Trotz. And waiting for the power play to get rolling.
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DesertKing Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 8:52 pm
@Neil,
The minute someone posted something about “Sharkeez in Hermosa Beach”earlier today, she was on her way…….
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Getting ready to watch the yotes and oil…hard trying to decide who I hate more.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 6:53 pm
@Cry Baby, Your heart has gotta bleed for Babs, doesn’t it?
They call up their minor league goaltender and he jumps straight into the nets.
I guess holding the Stanley Cup Champions to 4 goals just wasn’t good enough!
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Cry Baby Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 7:01 pm
@Duncanz, I laugh at Babs…I am still mad at him for all those goals against as a King. I have heard he is a nice guy but i don’t care. I cannot believe he is still in this league.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 7:24 pm
@Cry Baby, He’s coming back!
UFA in the summer and @1.3 mil and falling, his natural reacquisition allows DL to move JB for a Patrick Kane or an Evgeni Malkin or a Steven Stamkos or a Claude Giroux!
I love being a Kings fan and a Fantasy hockey expert.
Cry Baby Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 7:57 pm
@Cry Baby, Quick would have to play all 82 games is Babs was in uniform! He’s not worth 3K per year.
Kenny44 Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 9:30 pm
@Cry Baby,
I was at a game against the Sharks with him in goal. When it went to a shoot out, I told my guest that it was over, the Kings would have a better chance leaving a traffic cone in the crease. Sure enough, Babs ended up halfway into the corner before the first shooter even pulled the trigger. Ugh. Lee.
…..Matt Cullen??….really??….
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In an effort to make commenting easier with more of a community feel over at KND, I FINALLY got around to creating a central comment hub page with 5 recent comments tied right to recent articles/posts. I’d love feedback, positive or negative.
Since KND is not a typical blog layout, I hope this makes it super simple (and fun) to jump to the latest conversations. For all those participating over there, a HUGE thank you. I’m hoping this will give anyone a way to jump right into commenting without looking through stories, etc. to find the latest conversations. It’s all right there to see on one page. (Number of comments in a post in parenthesis.)
http://kingsnewsdaily.com/recent-comments/
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Mars Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 8:56 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), I dig it, adding another fav link so I can read and jump into the conversations too.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 10:02 am
@Mars, Thank you.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 10:02 am
Wow. Fallen on deaf ears again. Thanks guys and gals!
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neil Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 10:12 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), I like the new format….will continue to comment there !!!!(dont know if thats good or not for your readership !!!!)
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 10:21 am
@neil, It’s VERY good neil and thank you.
I just heard from the former beard guy Daryl “Miracle on Ice” Evans that Penner and Mitchell now have the same disease. ICEOPHOBIA
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If it aint broke don’t fix it
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Everyone who is a decent right thinking individual, spare a thought for the poor Canucks who tonight are playing their 4th road game in 6 nights.
I don’t know what the NHL schedulers have against this disadvantaged, bedraggled franchise but really things just don’t seem fair.
Is it any wonder their distraught fans are compelled to periodically riot just to get a modicum of much needed attention?!
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Ravens Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 8:26 pm
@Duncanz, I think a lot of teams will have a road trip like that this year because of the shortened schedual, having said that it really doesn’t seem like a good idea, I’m thinking more about injuries
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Deke'r Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 8:36 pm
@Duncanz, …stop it man…I’m crying in my beer….
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Duncanz Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 8:49 pm
Maybe we don’t have to be quite so pitying.
They actually made it back to Rogers for tonight’s game vs the Avs.
Leading 2-0 after the 2nd and John Shorthouse says, “As you know, it’s not the Canucks’ favorite score … ”
Lol.
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jess Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 9:09 pm
@Duncanz, I’m sure that gnar schedule takes away from pure dive focus
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my feeling about the “NO” Power Play, is that I’d love to just for once see a cross Ice pass come accross the slot for a quick one timmer to beat a Goalie before he can cross and set, it seems like when ever we do it, it somehow gets boobled or hesitated just long enough to ruin it, also it just never seem there is anyone at the net for rebounds, I mean get in there and take some punishment, we have the size (Penner)
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Duncanz Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 8:52 pm
@Ravens, It’s tough to get to the front of the net when you’re Penned!
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Gustavo Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 9:02 pm
@Ravens,
Penner, King, Nolan, Carter, Kopi…they all have size to get in front of the net during the PP.
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Woo Hoo!!! Just got my tickets for tomorrow night!
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Helloooooooo NHL Network. The Yotes are not 3-2. They are 2-4. Sheeeesh…….
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Duncanz Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 8:56 pm
@DessertKing, Hadn’t you heard? It’s a 3-2 league!
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g smith86 Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 8:59 pm
@Duncanz, DS said that…I remember…beter than “Shot Mentality”
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DesertKing Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 9:17 pm
@Duncanz,
Now someone needs to die…..
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I don’t like the preds…don’t like Trotz ( there coach) don’t like Weber or any other of their supposed stars…don’t like their system and certainly do not like watching their style of hockey…i hope the Kings paste them into next week, that is, on the score sheet and along the boards…let’s make prey out of the Preds …GKG!
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jess Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 9:11 pm
@g smith86, Trotz, when translated to english means “River Troll”
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Lake Forest Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 9:33 pm
@g smith86, our last game penned was in and had a goal
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Lake Forest Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 9:33 pm
@Lake Forest, penner
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I realize this is way off topic, but the radio play-by-play for the Oilers is really good. They’re not too biased and the color announcer calls it like he sees it. “They need to take a shot on this power play and stop screwing around.” Perfect summation of what the Kings need to do. Any way we can hire this guy as our PP coach?
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Yakupov at it again – OT winner scored just like the goal against us. No celebration, but the Cryotes still couldn’t take losing and started a fight anyway. Ha!
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 9:06 pm
@Kenny44, LOL tell me about it they Cry too much.seems why they have it nice fitting Cryotes
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jess Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 9:13 pm
@Kenny44, Yeah they celebrate a loss with girl punches and non handshakes
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Anyone catch Nail Yakupov’s game-winning goal against Phoenix? After totally blowing off his teammates during his celebration against the Kings, none of his teammates went to celebrate his goal tonight.
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DesertKing Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 9:15 pm
@Jon G,
The worst of Ovechkin and Kovalspank wrapped in one package. Going to be interesting to see if anyone comes to his aid when someone tries to take his head off.
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Anyone else see Morris and the Yotes back to their familiar form against Edmonton?
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Kenny44 Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 9:15 pm
@aKinginVancouver,
Did it really take you 2 full minutes to type that sentence? Dude
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DesertKing Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 9:21 pm
@Kenny44,
Easy there. Being a Kings fan in Vanhoover is very dangerous. In order for him to connect and post here, he has to use a series of cutout internet connectors using backdoor firewall eliminators with stealth shields installed to prevent the Canuck Police from discovering his identity and location. Of course, I am surprised that they didn’t locate him after the riots, since he was probably the only person who didn’t light his house on fire. Hang in there @aKinginVancouver! You are truly a hero among Kings fans everywhere!
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Kenny44 Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 9:23 pm
@DesertKing,
LOL! Too true. Respect AKV!
Cryotes, living up to their name. Hey thanks for not coming here doan.
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DesertKing Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 9:16 pm
@jess,
Stay classy Phoenix.
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jess Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 10:06 pm
@DesertKing, no less than perfect response
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Kenny44 Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 9:18 pm
@jess,
No kidding. That garbage is just shameful. A yote stinks from the head
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jess Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 10:07 pm
@Kenny44, haha
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@Kenny, @Jon, @aKinginVan,
Well, NY did look a little provocative standing behind the goal and waggling his fingers with his arms raised. I guess no one told him the Yotes get real humiliated when they lose at home.
The great irony of it is that at the beginning of the 3rd, Fox Sports Az did a viewer poll about whether or not Yak’s ‘Fleury’ vs the Kings was a cool celebration and 84% of those numpties said YES!!
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Kenny44 Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 9:22 pm
@Duncanz,
Yakupov scored – he gets to celebrate. I was bothered more by Thornton’s kisscapades at Staples, our home.
Bottom line though is that if you don’t want that to happen, win the game, right?
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Goring 19 Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 10:16 pm
@Kenny44, same here. Still ticked off about little Joe’s kissing scene. Tell you what though, when the guppies show up at Staples, everyone should blind Joe and Co. with their SC Championship ring. And then blow him a kiss.
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Jon G Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 9:23 pm
@Duncanz, I didn’t have a big problem with his celebration against the Kings, other than the fact that he dodged his teammates to hog the spotlight.
In this case I thought his finger-wagging was an attempt to invite his teammates into the celebration. Obviously the Cryotes didn’t see it that way.
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DesertKing Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 9:24 pm
@Jon G,
Neither did his teammates…..
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Duncanz Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 9:31 pm
@DessertKing, They kind of only showed up after it looked like he was going to get jumped, didn’t they ..
Jon G Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 9:37 pm
@DesertKing, Indeed.
As the season advances, the kings will get in sync on scoring. Not worried about it. 5 on 5 is where it counts. If we get better on the PP, bonus. -Which we will. Not concerned. Too many people put their eggs in the early season basket, and most of those high flying teams will crash and burn in the second round.
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Something is wrong with the NHL Tonight feed. The horizontal stripes on Tappen have these giant distortions
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JD Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 10:02 pm
@Kenny44, I could watch her talk about hockey all night
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stagger Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 11:42 am
@JD, I could watch her talk about, well anything really. .
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jess Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 10:05 pm
@Kenny44, Kathy “Tap-in” rocks
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Kenny44 Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 10:35 pm
@jess,
Reminds me of some good relationship advice from Coach Chubbs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-br7JKuaZHQ
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luc20rules Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 11:13 pm
@jess, Kathy “I’d like to be” Tappen? Sorry went a little Len Bremann or was that Brett Musburger?
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Duncanz Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 10:33 pm
@Kenny44,
How much Tappen would a Tippett tap if a Tippett tip tapped that?
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Kenny44 Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 10:37 pm
@Duncanz,
That was something special. You should ghost write Dennis Rodman’s next book of nursery rhymes.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 11:43 pm
I’ll take that in the spirit it was intended – which is no less than I deserved.
(Try saying it fast by the way)
Kenny44 Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 12:06 am
@Duncanz
Trying to say that fast is my new “move”. I thank you!
If NY tebowed would it have been worse?
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jess Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 10:08 pm
@Lake Forest,
Yes, only if JJ did it -oh sorry
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Duncanz Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 10:28 pm
@Lame Fleuriest,
Taylor Hall tweet tonight:
“Congratulations @Nail10_1993 for celebrating normally after a huge goal … ”
Lol
(RTed by Penns, incidentally)
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BluLiner Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 9:38 am
@Duncanz, Nice, this says a lot in very few words. You even fit Theo in there.
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Another night in the west more OT 3 point games. Sounds strange, but at this rate it may take about 62 pts to make the playoffs.
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Even though Penns can be good for us, I like the way Gagne is playing defensively and offensively. He seems to be creating scoring chances and he has one of the best shots on the team (even though he isn’t scoring).
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Few more hours game time
Practice hard see you guys later
Go Kings Go!
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I think that the Nashville Predators that we don’t injured the good players on the team and we do not injured Anze again and we don’t injured a Leader goalie Quick that means Predators will be punished what is punished means you must pay the price and Predators players will not allowed to play any games for doing that
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DesertKing Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 12:52 pm
@Adam M,
Just wonderin’, did you ever work in a prison in the South?
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Jeff Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:36 pm
@Adam M, can you try to get someone to interpret what you wrote?
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I like to thank everybody who replied to my “trade talk” I guess the number say… Keep Lewis!!! Trade Penner? Wait 2 see on Gagne! Game tonight, 2 big points, hopefully another Kings win. Sure is nice hearing Bob Millers voice. Dude never fails!!! Jim Fox seems like the kid who got his first A on a tough math test. With the Kings being Champs he just seems a bit overwhelmed with his analyst. Before the Kings were expected to screw up. Now the only expectation is to win. Still love the guy. Will never forget last years Frozen Fury. Got to meet both he and Drew in the lobby of the MGM. Cool Stuff 4 Realzzzzzzzzzzz!!!!
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Keys to success -
1. Start growing playoff beards now
2. Start spending the night before every home game at the JW Marriott
3. Fire Kompon
4. Hit everything, then hit them again
5. Crash the net
6. Roll 4 lines
7. Forecheck on every shift
8. Give Munters free advertisement space/time
9. Teach FDS to use the “F” word more
10. Hire sexy women to sit behind the visiting team’s bench
11. Don’t tell the press that there is a hockey club in LA
12. Hire back Rich Hammond
13. Lock in as the #8 seed
GKG-AGAIN!!
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Shakes Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 9:13 am
@DesertKing, from now on in Rich’s honor i shall refer to that new between periods TV interview guy who is short (Moriarty?) as Mr. Munters.
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DesertKing Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 9:16 am
@Shakes,
Do you find it weird that we hire an interviewer who is named after Sherlock Holmes’ arch enemy?
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Lake Forest Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 10:08 am
@DesertKing, you could have just listed #’s 4,5,6,7
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Zach Boychuk has been claimed off waivers by PIT, possibly inserted to Malkin line.
TOR claims Frazer McLaren from SJ.
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DesertKing Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 9:29 am
@goldielocks,
Spezza out for the rest of the season. Same surgery as Greene. Lack of training camp and pre-season is going to hurt a lot of players. I hope Fehr and Bettman are happy.
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goldielocks Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 10:04 am
@DesertKing,
They should have had the symptoms long before it requires the operation. Herniated disk is kinda tricky one though. Sometimes you feel nothing but the other times the pain is unbearable.
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Im sure it means absolutly nothing and is a total farse since we hear everything to the contrary but NHL.com has Willie Mitchell being out indefinitly in the injury section on the Kings/Preds game preview…not sure why they would write something like that? do they know something we dont?
http://www.nhl.com/ice/preview.htm?id=2012020099&navid=sb:preview
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 10:00 am
@BrokeKingsFan, He IS out indefinitely because there’s been no timetable given for his return. It’s an accurate description.
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BrokeKingsFan Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 10:09 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), I always took that as they will not play at all this year…guess im wrong
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BrokeKingsFan Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 10:12 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), The definition of the word tells all….Im not ignorant I promise
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 10:20 am
@BrokeKingsFan, LOL. I agree with you that the word sounds more serious than it is. I’ve grown accustomed to it. Could be a few days, a week or a month.
Duncanz Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 10:53 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsSlowly.com)
Indefinitely We Trust!
ESPN rumors saying Loktionov is asking for a trade
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 10:19 am
@Ravens,
Not a rumor. http://kingsnewsdaily.com/stanley-cup-champion-andrei-loktionov-wants-out-of-la/
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Michael J. Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 10:49 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
I really think he wants out of Manchester. He’d probably rather be in LA
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goldielocks Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 10:21 am
@Ravens,
Wow! That’s a new one for me! Just kidding …
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LA_1968 Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 11:22 am
@Ravens, Too bad he isn’t a big, stay at home d-man. He’d be gone in a minute. Oh wait, we’d need him then.
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Oh joy, a team with a worse Goals per Game average than the Kings do…yay! Let’s not make their goaltender look like a Vezina candidate, ‘kay?
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Lake Forest Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 10:45 am
@vplaza, he was a vezina candidate last year.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 10:56 am
@Lake, Awesome, heh heh.
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vplaza Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 11:08 am
@Lake Forest,
He doesn’t this year so far.
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Lake Forest Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 11:21 am
@vplaza, last year penner scored on him so anything is possible. (that sounded way worse than how I meant it)
No hockey related but Caleb Moore died today from the Snowmobile accident in X-games. It always saddens me deeply when people die from a spots event.
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To pour salt on those wounds on the Cryotes…looks like their potential new owner is having difficulty closing the deal…again. The ownership situation of that team is just a big joke at this point.
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LA_1968 Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 11:27 am
@vplaza, That team should not be there in AZ. Been 17 years and they got no fans even after getting to the semifinal. Anyone willing to buy the team and sign something saying they’ll keep the team is AZ is a sucker.
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vplaza Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 11:43 am
@LA_1968,
That team should move to Canada already. Its clear they don’t have the fan base to support that team and they don’t have compelling advocates in the community.
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goldielocks Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 11:30 am
@vplaza,
Some say Jamison is close to the deal. The others say he’s like 2/3 close or not even close.
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vplaza Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 11:44 am
@goldielocks,
That translates to to much uncertainty. It really is a joke.
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Lake Forest Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 12:02 pm
@vplaza, Can anyone explain why they moved the team from Winnipeg to AZ? I get everyone’s opinion about moving the team back to Canada, but there must have been a reason they moved OUT of canada (which i am unaware of)
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goldielocks Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 12:27 pm
@Lake Forest,
Two words. Southern strategy. That’s the only reason.
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Lake Forest Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 12:36 pm
@goldielocks, It’s too easy to say that. I want a real reason. Why would the old owners in Winnipeg give up their team and/or move their team? Did they go into bancruptcy?
goldielocks Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 12:46 pm
@Lake Forest,
All I know is that Winnipeg wasn’t doing good for the business at the time. And NHL wanted to establish southern markets. The same reason Minnesota North Stars moved to Dallas.
Lake Forest Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 12:55 pm
@goldielocks, So what would have you done if you were the commissioner when canadian markets weren’t doing well??? albeit hidsight is 20/20.
goldielocks Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:29 pm
@Lake Forest,
Well, the truth is, Canadian teams are doing well but that doesn’t bring what the league want from TV market. CBC only provide a half of NBC brings to the table. I wrote about the professional sports business in North America with an example of how much money NFL makes with the national television contract. Each NFL’s team will earn $240 million from TV contract while each team of NHL earns only $6.67 million currently. In order to make a deal with the national television, they want the markets spread across the country otherwise the national TV wouldn’t sign. With Atlanta failed, they can’t afford to lose another franchise in south.
If I were a commissioner, I’d wait until some business genius took over the franchise and makes it work but … hope is getting thin everyday as those sand people show no sign of interest in hockey.
kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:12 pm
@Lake Forest,
When they moved, Canadian teams were getting hammered with the exchange rate as all contracts were written in U.S. Dollars. I lived in Toronto in the mid 90′s and am aware of the story. I believe the league made some adjustments, but now its the U.S. teams under pressure.
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vplaza Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:18 pm
@Lake Forest,
Conspiracy theories aside, I think it was pretty basic…a business decision. At the time, Winnipeg was one of the smallest markets in the NHL. Plus, they didn’t have a modern arena (i.e., one with luxury suites) or one in the works so it seemed like the right business decision at the time.
It just happened to coincide with the NHL’s desire to expand into new territory in the US.
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nail yakupovs twitter is his birthday……. what a nancy
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What the Heck I get the stangest feeling that people aroung this blog site just flat out do like me. I sit aroung all day thinking of the right words to say, it seems as if people like me. I write post after post, for what I might ask, so you kind folks would like me. Do you know what it’s like not having friends, bet not. Of course all you fine people live in LA. Reaaly I understand why some of you would not want to respond to my post. But let me remind you that we here in Salt Lake love the Kings just as mich as you kind folks. Nothing in life means more to me than my beloved hockey team. Super Bowl weekend I’ll watch hockey instead. Kings hockey is the best that money can buy. All we need is to score goals on the pp and life would be perfect. Please People don’t exclued me from you great and uplifting conversations. Without you I would be nothing!! Nothing I tell you… Oh and put Penner back into the line up, he must feel like me NO FRIENDS!!!!
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LA_1968 Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 11:35 am
@King Charles of Salt Lake, Take it easy my man. You are a big part of this thing. I for one, read your posts. Normally I don’t reply but that’s mostly because at least last year you would post and get a lot of replies but not followup. I didn’t think you went back and read replies. PS I’m in Guadalajara, Mexico where at least my family loves the Kings.
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goldielocks Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 11:36 am
@King Charles of Salt Lake,
I tell you what. It’s not you. It’s this blog. I’m not checking this blog as many as before unless I have something to share with so I’d miss some of posts here.
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KOHO Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 11:47 am
@King Charles of Salt Lake, Gotta dig a die hard hockey fan like yourself..especially a Kings fan. I’d also like to see Penner get another chance but it seems he won’t get it until he gets it. Sutter has set the bar and is expecting him to meet that level of expectation. I don’t have a problem with that as defending the Cup will be the toughest thing these guys have ever experienced in their young careers. There’s no sneaking up on anyone anymore.
GO KINGS GO!
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DesertKing Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 12:05 pm
@King Charles of Salt Lake,
The next Insider event you can attend, let me know and I will buy you your favorite beverage
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kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:00 pm
@DesertKing,
@Puck73, We need round trip tickets from Salt lake + suite tickets for Charles. Do your stuff.
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Lake Forest Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 12:07 pm
@King Charles of Salt Lake, Like everyone above, I enjoy your posts, read them and most of the time agree with what you say. i’m sure most on here do, dont think otherwise….
….I mean you’re not @Duncanz, can’t feel too bad for you buddy!
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Duncanz Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 12:30 pm
@King of Lake Forest, U ‘Lake’ people are all the same!
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goldielocks Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 12:32 pm
@Duncanz,
Lake people are much better than sand people for sure.
Duncanz Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 12:45 pm
@goldielocks, There’s a grain of truth in that..
neil Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 12:53 pm
@Lake Forest, If a comment is posted and no one reply’s does that mean a comment was commented???
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GailWeb Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 12:32 pm
@King Charles of Salt Lake, Hi I do know whats it is like for sure, as out here in CA for years now no friends its hard out here everyone just close with there own I guess, Anyhow dont worry, all fans have made some not nice and very nice comments too, so what can you do, each day one at a time.
As long as our beloved Kings are all ok I am a very happy person
Go Kings Go!
Cannot wait until game time!
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kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:05 pm
@GailWeb,
If you were to disappear from the blog, I would notice it. You are always so pleasant and are the subliminal stabilizing force on this blog of nacho eating miscreants
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GailWeb Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:43 pm
@kissmyblarneystones, Hi and thanks so very much, I love you guys too in this blog its where I survive each day, to find out about the boys, during the lock out if I did not have this blog I do not think I would have made it for sure.
I love our boys, and each day without a game is terrible, but I do know they cannot play for sure each day.
So I go to TSC and see them practice, and got my banner held high after waiting 26 years in Southern Cal, and as always will be in seat rooting them on tonight, with my most favorite words of get it out!
Go Kings Go!
Thanks again
Real 7 Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:56 pm
@kissmyblarneystones, your favorite words of “get it out”? I hope that’s hockey related,
not like you stepped on a nail or something….anyway, I can relate to most of the posters here, and YES – a Group Hug is a Great Idea – now….can’t we all just get along?
Duncanz Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:19 pm
@Real 7, Get a long what?
Forum Gold Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 12:58 pm
@King Charles of Salt Lake, I have seen many positive comments to your posts including mine. Lot’s of the Insiders posts do not get comments so you are not alone. The Kingdom is made up of all kinds of dedicated fans and we are all on this ride together. GO KINGS GO!!!
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kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:23 pm
@King Charles of Salt Lake,
Have you met @Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com ?
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Duncanz Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:28 pm
@kissmybloggystooges, Damn, that would be an excellent way to make him feel better about himself.
Wish I’d thought of it meself!
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kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:32 pm
@Duncanz,
You have to be sharp around here.
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 5:32 pm
@kissmyblarneystones, Hey! I take no exception to that!
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King Charles of Salt Lake Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:37 pm
@King Charles of Salt Lake, Hey I guess I am liked. Wow!!! You folks are amazing. To think that we all may not get along, but the main force around here are the Kings. So I feel much better, it’s like having a great big Kings… type of hug. Thanks people!!!
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kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:39 pm
@King Charles of Salt Lake,
I get along with everyone. Just ask my ex-wife.
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Real 7 Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:01 pm
@kissmyblarneystones, oops, that last one was to GailWebb….
GoKingsGo!
OH! and I met a young family on my walk this early afternoon, whose dad noticed my Kings cap….he’s like, hey son, you see the man’s cap? and the boy is like…YEAH Kopitar!…
Go Kings….so I respond with, how about that Jonathan Quick, best goalie in the world…
so we all laughed and it was a happy moment or two…
kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:30 pm
@Real 7,
I figured it was a misplaced post.
It’s great being a long time King fan(circa 1976) Right now! Can’t beat the authenticity of my support. All my traveling as made me a band wagoner more times then I care to recall. But being there from way back makes me legit. Finally!
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 5:35 pm
@King Charles of Salt Lake,
Charles and I met at a suite night. He’s a charming fellow and rather tall if I remember correctly and I consider him an insider friend. You’re always welcome over at my site Charles. I may even respond to one of your comments.
(no really I will, promise.)
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I am yet to see Brown to be seld-critical addressing his level of play with zero goals and the lowest -5 rating. He is the major problem on power play – he does not pass and does “keep simple” either. He is captain but he started the year being out of shape in spite of the fact he played in Europe. Kings organization including these pages including time with Rich has a history of avoiding critizing top players like Borwn, Kopitar and Quick.
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harty Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 12:38 pm
@Alberto, easy Dustin is doing okay, he’ll come along within the next couple of weeks…….
He may need a “kick start” also, like not playing special teams or something, Darryl will figure him out.
Its what to do wth the headcount right now.
We should send Richardson back and trade Penner……
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@FSWestJRosen Congrats on your new gig @lakingsinsider. You’ve got some BIG shoes to fill @RegisterUSC The Hammer! #GodlikeInOurEyes gKg!
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DesertKing Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 12:03 pm
@LBlocal,
For us non-Tweeters, what exactly does this say?
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LBlocal Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 12:13 pm
http://kings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=653368
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DesertKing Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 12:33 pm
@LBlocal,
Cool, thanks!
goldielocks Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 12:19 pm
@DesertKing,
The guy was reporting some of playoffs last year as Fox sports broadcaster. I’m not sure if I liked him … we’ll see.
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For us non-Tweeters, what exactly does this say?
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Welcome, Jon! I hope you carry on the great legacy that the Hammer left.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 12:21 pm
@Tyler, +++
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Welcome in Jon Rosen!
Will Beyonce be lip-syncing at your Inauguration?
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Michael J. Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:04 pm
@Duncanz,
Let’s keep politics out of this, OK?
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Duncanz Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:14 pm
@Michael J., You Damn Gliberals!
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IceGuy Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:42 pm
@Duncanz,
J-Ro?
I can go with that.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:52 pm
@IceGuy, Ha ha, Excellent!
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Welcome Jon Rosen! Best of luck. Looking forward to your first post.
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Welcome Jon good luck in your new post!
Go Kings Go!
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Incidentally, thanks a lot to Bob, Jim, Nick, Daryl & LAKings.com for taking the time to keep things going for us during the transition.
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Jon Rosen eh? hmm
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goldielocks Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 12:37 pm
@pr0cess,
I feel ya’.
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If Luc approved you, then we are in good hands. Welcome Jon! Just a quick question, how do you feel about cornfields?
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IceGuy Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:53 pm
@DesertKing,
Tommy’s or In-n-Out?
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In reflection of the Threadline above, does this development signal a restoration of services?
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kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 12:54 pm
@Duncanz,
I thought we were very well behaved in the absence of a moderator.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:10 pm
@kissmyblueyjokes, Admittedly a few of us tested the waters a little when we knew we weren’t going to get HAMMERED!
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hahahaha
http://kings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=653363
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goldielocks Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 12:50 pm
@Lake Forest,
LMAO! Thanks, lake people.
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kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 12:52 pm
@Lake Forest,
Penner getting Roasted on his own teams website. That’s embarrassing.
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Real 7 Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 7:01 pm
@kissmyblarneystones, Carter’s Cool….Penner, at least, is funny….not much more so far..
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Is he a King Fan. He was close to Vancouver for awhile.
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goldielocks Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 12:57 pm
@kissmyblarneystones,
Don’t know but he’s a huge Trevor Lewis fan, and likes phrase like ‘unsung hero’ alot.
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Deke'r Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:15 pm
@goldielocks, …ohhhh….that’s original….
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Duncanz Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:05 pm
@kissmygingertwins, The last entry on his Twitter (from Monday night) is,
“Go for the rebound, Burrows!”
So [comma] yes [comma] this is a little concerning.
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kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:19 pm
@Duncanz,
I’m laughing so hard, you nearly have me in a comma!
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Real 7 Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:11 pm
@kissmyblarneystones, after the comma, comes the period….and you know what that means..
THE END.
ItsAKingThing Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 3:08 pm
@Duncanz, uh oh :/
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First we had the “Hammer”. Now we have the “Rossinator”?
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pr0cess Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:42 pm
@DesertKing, sounds like a tasty chicken
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I have friend who know Jon and has nothing but great things to say about him !!!!
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Welcome aboard Jon Rosen! a big thanks to all who kept this going since the departure of the Hammer. Looking forward to moving forward in this new era of the Insider.
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Congrats and best of Luck Jon.
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Come ON Pencakes!!!
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OCKingGirl Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:21 pm
@kingszzz, I wish the Lings would scratch someone else and put Penner back in. Lots of other non-producers on this team, and Penner deserves another chance.
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OCKingGirl Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:22 pm
@OCKingGirl, *Kings
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Congrats Jon on your new assignment. The Insider blog has been sputtering but now we are all ready to have you take us on this wonderful journey called LA Kings Hockey. GO KINGS GO!!!
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Sutter is awesome.
From Mayors Manor:
Kings v Preds – morning comments from Darryl Sutter
January 31, 2013 By John Hoven Leave a Comment
On who will be the back-up goalie for the Kings tonight: “For our team? That’s a dumb question, but I don’t have a dumb answer.”
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DesertKing Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:52 pm
@Kopi Bryant,
Uh oh, we are depending on either Jim Carey or Jeff. Bridges?
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Kopi Bryant Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:03 pm
@DesertKing, Ha, classic Sutter, why wouldn’t you just ask who’s starting instead of getting burned.
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Kirk: Scotty, we need more power!
Scotty: I’m doing all I can Captain.The power play is only at 11.1% efficiency. No captain, the power levels were incorrectly reported. It’s worse than that, only 3.7 percent. Without goals she’s gonna blow!
Kirk: Knock off the drama mister, the show is at too early a stage for that. Comments Spock?
Spock: Fascinating. Your Earth’s Jamie Kompon had the 29th ranked offense in the middle of the pack in power play pecentage last year. Yet you fire him and hire Davis Payne who had a better offense at a lower power play percentage. And now your fans are shocked at the lack of efficiency. Most illogical.
Kirk: Excellent analysis as always but we’re trying to defend a Stanley cup here. Stop quoting useless statistics you moron and give me some information we can actually use. McCoy, what are you NOT this episode?
McCoy: I’m a doctor not a damned hockey analyst. Nor am I a scriptwriter. Nor am I an assistant coach. Nor am I going to recommend for one second that this Vulcan clown try to mind meld with that blogger again. Nor…..
Ships Speakers: Nashville penalty to Shea Weber, 5 minutes for boarding.
Kirk: Red Alert! Scotty we need more power NOW! Tell those players to MOVE out there! They wear silver and black not red. Remind them only the red shirts get killed in each episode.
Spock: Captain, I should have anticipated this. Nashville is attempting the “Clowe maneuver” and will clear the puck from the players bench. Our power play is doomed again.
Uhura: Receiving a hail from Earth’s surface sir.
Voice: Dude, were you not aware of Bernier’s record against Nashville? Why did you not start him?
Kirk: It would seem our “poor man” has returned.
Spock: No captain it is worse than that.
Kirk: Explain.
Spock: Sensors have failed to locate Daryl Sutter. But standing behind us you will note the team is being coached by.
[chilling dramatic music]
Kirk: Terry Murray. And if he coaches this power play and uses his shot mentality….
[more chilling dramatic music]
TO BE CONTINUED……
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Duncanz Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:45 pm
@HockeyNerd, WHOA! If @DessertKing can top this, I’ll be a Murray’s uncle!
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DesertKing Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:50 pm
@Duncanz,
I honorably and joyfully submit. Bravo!
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Duncanz Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:02 pm
@DessertKing, With all the ‘Bettman Point’ games that have been going on in our conference to rail at, I wondered where he was hiding out.
He’s been working feverishly on this thing for 24 straight hours!
The wonders of modern amphetamines..
So, who is Clune going to try to pick a fight with tonight?
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Duncanz Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:47 pm
@M Jacko, At this point, we haven’t a Clune.
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Michael J. Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:54 pm
@Dunkinz,
Ahhh, pretty Cluneless we are…
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pr0cess Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 1:57 pm
@Duncanz, ***slow Clap***
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neil Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:03 pm
@pr0cess, Heidi Clune???
Think its time to put in penner and take out gagne. Playoffs thought it was weird to put him in the finals and what ive seen this yr not sold. Least w penner you have a big body if if he is doing anything else
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Goring 19 Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:20 pm
@Scott, kind of odd though, Gagne’s stats are better than Brown’s.
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Real 7 Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:27 pm
@Scott, Penner, “not game ready” to quote DS
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Of course the news breaks when I was unavailable. Congratulations Jon, it was just the other day that I posted one of your stories saying what an underrated writer i thought you are. Well no more. Now you have a platform to shine.
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Reserving judgement. Welcome Jon. GKG!
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