DARRYL SUTTER
On the importance on keeping momentum going in the last home game before the road trip:
“You break our schedule down, our first 15 games are on the road, so it’s not momentum from any game, other than tonight’s game. We just want to continue to play well and hopefully get points out of it.”
On power play struggles:
“We’ll continue to work at it and finish our opportunities.”
On why that has been a challenge:
“Finish our opportunities. Continue to get ‘em, and then finish ‘em.”
On who will start in goal for Los Angeles:
“If you get here for warm-ups, he’s the first guy out and he doesn’t get hurt in warm-ups, then that’s generally the guy that starts for every team…Remember, it’s not baseball.”
On the “fourth line”:
“If you look at the production from whatever you class as the fourth line – if you base it just on production, I’m not sure which one it is. There hasn’t been a consistent fourth line, really. Jordy and Fras have been on it, and we’ve been trying to get those guys going in terms of their ice time.”
On whether Penner will be in the lineup:
“You’ll see after they sing the song.”
On what Penner has to do to get back into the lineup:
“You know, we’re trying to get his conditioning to the point where he’s game ready.”
On whether “getting back into game shape” has been what has held Penner back:
“Correct.”
JAKE MUZZIN
On how he would grade himself thus far:
“I’m feeling pretty good out there. A lot more confident than I was last time coming into the NHL. I have a lot more experience underneath my belt, and I did come in right out of junior. I’ve been two years in the minors, so, you know, I feel good out there. As far as grading yourself, you can always be better. Just working on stuff every day, and learning from the older guys, and taking in the stuff that Johnny and Coach are telling me through video and certain stuff like that.”
On what encouragement he has received from his teammates:
“Just ‘good job’ here, ‘good job’ there. Greener sent me a text after my first NHL goal, which was really nice. I felt it means a lot when an older guy goes out of his way to congratulate you. All the guys congratulated me and stuff like that. Little stuff like that makes you feel good about yourself and feel a part of things a little bit more.”
On defensemen he respected growing up:
“Growing up, it was like Chris Pronger was pretty successful, and Nick Lidstrom and guys like that. Through junior, watching a guy we’re going to play…tonight, Weber. You know, big, strong, physical defenseman and stuff like that.”
KYLE CLIFFORD
On whether playing in the ECHL prepared him for this season:
“Yeah, but I mean, I didn’t want to get into bad habits and things like that. I just wanted to try and stick to my game. Obviously it’s a different game down there. But I wanted to work onto my game. I didn’t want to become an offensive player down there. [I didn’t want to] just be a dangler at the blue line. Some of those things you try down there wouldn’t necessarily work up here. I just tried to keep my focus and focus on the NHL style of game instead of being a Sidney Crosby in the East Coast.”
ANZE KOPITAR
On whether confidence from Monday’s win can carry into tonight’s game:
“We’ve done it a bunch of times before, really. Again, you’re just trying to have a good start for tonight, and worry about your game and what we do on the ice. I’m pretty sure if we do that, we’ve proved it to ourselves already that it’s working for us, so no it’s just a matter of going out and really doing it.”
“it’s not baseball”…luv it..
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Ravens Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:26 pm
@Real 7, You’ll know after they sing the song….got to love that too
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DesertKing Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:31 pm
@Ravens,
I knew it! The Sutters are actually the Hansons!
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Welcome Jon
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JonRosen Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:35 pm
@Ravens, Thank you!
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Steve Jensen Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:54 pm
@JonRosen,
Welcome aboard, Jon.
Now work on your breakaway technique….LOL.
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Steve Jensen Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:56 pm
@Steve Jensen,
Perhaps I just gave away my secret identity.
JonRosen Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 3:06 pm
@Steve Jensen, ha! Not sure if I have any ‘technique’. I just try not to miss the net by three feet. Unfortunately, I failed at that last night.
Shuchuk Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 3:47 pm
@Ravens, I also came here to say “welcome jon”. I’m glad to see Kings Insider is alive and well. GKG!
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First (you will figure it out Jon)
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JonRosen Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:35 pm
@DesertKing, Ha! Oh, I’ve posted ‘firsties’ on internet forums before.
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DesertKing Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:37 pm
@JonRosen,
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Welcome, Jon.
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JonRosen Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:35 pm
@FKA PakiFro, Thank you!
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Afetr they sing the song!!!!!still laughing!!!!
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hockeyfanb4Gretzky Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:28 pm
@hockeyfanb4Gretzky, after
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RobSD Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 3:43 pm
@hockeyfanb4Gretzky,
That got me chuckling as well. He could have a sitcom!
Do we get any background Jon or do we have to Google you? Welcome aboard!
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You know things are getting serious when DS whips out his “this ain’t baseball” so early in the season.
I like our chances tonight.
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Does everyone think DS is getting the best out of his players so far this season.
Not comparing to last year or any other situation, just based on this year’s effort, energy and execution??
I’m not saying he isn’t, just more interested in a wider opinion……..
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DesertKing Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:33 pm
@harty,
For 5 days of training camp and no preseason games, I would say yes. Nothing matters except making the playoffs and we will do that, then the real season begins.
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RobSD Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 3:45 pm
@DesertKing,
Agreed… can you imagine what your summer with the cup would be like? I’d be as drunk as Kane. They dominated most of the Vancouver game and just need to start putting the puck in the net. Same as last year…
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KC23 Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:57 pm
@harty, DS is deceptively simple, but very effective at motivating his players. Performance now, gets you more playing time and higher level of line mates. Just ask Penner, Gagne and Clifford. DS does avoid being so strictly performace based that he alienates his key leaders on the team.
You don’t see DS using the media for poking at Brown, Williams, Carter Scudes or Richards. That’s not what motivates those players.
DS puts this simple farmer persona out there, but there are many layers to this complex man.
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Kings x Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 5:53 pm
@harty, Penney is out of shape? Wtf?
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Welcome Jon !!!! feels like the first day of school with a new teacher !!!!
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Kingsfanone Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:33 pm
@neil,
I was gonna post this!↑↑↑
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neil Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:35 pm
@Kingsfanone, you still can !!!!
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JonRosen Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:36 pm
@neil, Thanks! Lots of excited energy myself.
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Duncanz Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:37 pm
@neil, Put your pointy hat back on and return to your corner!
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DesertKing Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:40 pm
@Duncecanz,
Brilliant! You helped create your own new alias!
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Kingsfanone Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:44 pm
@DesertKing,
+1
Duncanz Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:45 pm
@Dessert, Drat!
kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 3:05 pm
@Duncanz,
Doah!!!
Welcome Jon!
For those without Twitter, here’s what Rich posted:
Rich Hammond (@RegisterUSC) tweeted at 0:03 PM on Thu, Jan 31, 2013:
Congrats/best wishes to new @lakingsinsider Jon Rosen. He knows and loves hockey and he’s a great guy. Don’t forget the hotel-window pics…
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DesertKing Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:35 pm
@Kingsfanone,
The Cryotes, Yakupov and Evil Load could learn a lot from a classy guy like Rich Hammond.
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Kingsfanone Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:41 pm
@DesertKing,
I don’t think Evil Load can learn anything! But we can hope, I guess!
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JonRosen Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:36 pm
@Kingsfanone, Thank you!
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Welcome Jon! Hope you enjoy it here as much as we do!
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JonRosen Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:37 pm
@PurpleRocks, Thanks! I’ve been a LAKingsInsider comments lurker from time to time. Excited to hit the ground running.
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Kingsfanone Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:42 pm
@JonRosen,
BTW we love lurkers!
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Aced it on your first attempt!!
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Duncanz Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:43 pm
@blessmynewlyborns,
No ‘Cub’ reporter, he …
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DesertKing Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:48 pm
@Duncecanz
Wasn’t that Rich?
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Duncanz Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 3:00 pm
@Dessert, If just one blogger gets my references I’m fulfilled..
kissmyblarneystones Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 3:02 pm
@Duncanz,
I got it!
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Kingsfanone Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 3:05 pm
@Duncanz,
I’ve met you and I still don’t get you!
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Duncanz Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 3:18 pm
@Kingsfiendone, Try changing your lipstick.
Kingsfanone Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 3:25 pm
@Duncecanz,
Your “friend” you introduce everyone to, Manny Quinn, may get jealous. Besides, everyone here knows about you already!
Duncanz Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 3:38 pm
@Kingsfiendone, That wasn’t a Manny Quinn, that was @Jeff_R!
Real 7 Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 3:27 pm
@Duncanz, I GET IT! I GET IT! [jumping up and down]
no dunce he…
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Welcome aboard Jon..nice to have someone at the helm again
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JonRosen Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 3:07 pm
@monkeyboy, Thank you!
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Congrats Jon on your new assignment. The Insider blog has been sputtering like a Kings power play so we are all ready to have you take us on this wonderful journey called LA Kings Hockey. GO KINGS GO!!!
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JonRosen Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 3:08 pm
@Forum Gold, Thank you!
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So wait hes a hockey fan! How non richesk. Well welcome lurker, might be time to change the Banner up top FYI, O and dont listen to anyone im the friendly kind of Troll
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JonRosen Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 3:08 pm
@pr0cess, Ha, thanks!
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Disappointed – but not at all surprised – that Penner didn’t show up in good shape. While many of us – me included – have somehow found a way to like the guy, his motivation and effort have never consistently been what is expected of a professional athlete.
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Michael J. Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 2:55 pm
@rick,
I tend to think that he is no less “in shape” than Richards is.
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RobSD Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 3:48 pm
@Michael J.,
Man, I was at the Chicago game and Richards and Penner looked sooo bad.
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xeropoint Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 4:05 pm
@Michael J., THIS ^^^
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Welcome John. Good luck!
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JonRosen Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 3:08 pm
@DaRkSiDe, Thank you!
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Hey Jon, I watched a few minutes of a Wolverines game once.
Can I get a RT?
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Welcome Jon!
Can you get us an update on Juraj? And, have you seen Anthony???
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Welcome aboard Jon! looking forward to the experience
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I love Sutter’s comment about Clifford: “I just tried to keep my focus and focus on the NHL style of game instead of being a Sidney Crosby in the East Coast.”
- Slight smack at Cindy
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DesertKing Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 3:05 pm
@Michael J.,
We may see the dark side of Sid pretty soon. The Yakster is trying to steal his thunder and become the face of the NHL.
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Michael J. Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 3:22 pm
@DesertKing,
Here’s my favorite Yak: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Yakovlev_Yak-52_RA-1919K_at_IBT’11_side_view.jpg
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Michael J. Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 3:24 pm
@Michael J.,
Try this
http://www.warbirdalley.com/images/Yak52-Janie-01.jpg
Real 7 Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 3:30 pm
@Michael J., the Red Star gave it away…LOL
DesertKing Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 3:31 pm
@Michael J.,
Actually, some of the Yakolev fighter planes during WWII were pretty effective.
Welcome Jon! Now lets get down to the brass tacks…..
How do we haze the rookie.
Guess He’ll have to meet the Juraj Mikus jersey…..
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Kingsfanone Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 3:15 pm
@Cynic,
Is there any other way? You got pics of it with Rich, so it only stands to reason……
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Hi Jon, and welcome! I’m looking forward to this blog’s revitalization!
Also wanted to thank whoever has been updating the blog recently. I actually thought they were doing a decent job.
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Penner will never be in game ready shape until he lays off the partying and stays away from the playboy whores.
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go show “STUFF” Muzzin..!..
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Real 7 Reply:
January 31st, 2013 at 3:32 pm
@Real 7, *your* stuff….duh.
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Welcome Jon! Can’t wait to see what you’re going to do with the blog.
Watching NHL Live and Dan Rosen is one of the commentators. Any relation?
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Jon…
Go get ‘em!
(Stories, that is…)
–We have your back!
Can’t wait until the first LA Kings Insider Suite Game this season!
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Welcome, Jon! Eagerly looking forward to your updates.
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Go Kings Go!
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Welcome Jon, looking forward to your insight!
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Jon, I like your organized style…
Welcome to the Royal Family’s communication system to all the Kingdom.
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Welcome! You’re in for a fun ride!!!
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