On if he saw any change between the first and second periods:
“Not really. We had the disallowed goal, and you’re worried if that’s going to affect your team. Then they scored. We just managed to stay with it. They lose a key guy up the middle in Dubinsky for the whole game. We lose a guy until the 10 minute mark of the third. If you break it all out, you see a big change in both teams.”
On his view of the hit on Rob Scuderi:
“You don’t really get a good [view]. You just see the player go down. Dubinsky’s going to play hard. That’s the bottom line. I don’t even pass judgement on those plays anymore unless I see it and it’s plain, right in front of me…because you can’t tell.”
On the explanation of the disallowed goal:
“They said Kopi has to move to allow the goalie to move also. Its easy for us to watch the replay and see that the goalie didn’t move, because he didn’t move. It wasn’t because Kopi was restricting him. To me, that should have been a goal. And you know what, win or lose it doesn’t matter. I really respect Stephen Walkom as the referee who called it, and that’s it. That’s where I leave it, always.”
I don’t remember if it was Daryl or Nick but one of the radio guys said they were told the goal was disallowed because it was kicked in… weird.
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Robyn Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 9:21 pm
@Purple and Gold, When I was listening to the radio (am 1150, not sure if that’s the correct station or not), they said it’s because Kopi was in the crease. Watching the replay of the telecast, Bob and Jim said it’s “incidental contact” (BS but whatever).
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Purple and Gold Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 9:40 pm
@Robyn, It was later in the game. They had heard from Toronto. I think it was around the first intermission. Then one of them said it was odd cause they thought it had hit him around knee level.
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Zen farmer
Any word on Willie? I am getting worried.
Voynov is amazing worried about Muzzin and Martinez
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Robyn Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 9:23 pm
@PalmSpringsKingsFan, Last word was that he was skating yesterday at TSC but it’s apparent that he’s still not quite ready to return to the lineup. I’d rather wait for a healthy Willie to come back than have him come back and be reinjured and be out for the rest of the season.
Does anyone know anything about Greener? I know he’s out for a herniated disc but does anyone know if Greener has any plans to return to the lineup before end of season?
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SLIM Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 9:39 pm
@Robyn,
You ask a lot of questions…
So here’s what I think…
Greene has got a LONG waiting,healing period…
Depends on how long our season is…
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Robyn Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 9:47 pm
@SLIM, I know do but thanks for answering them!
Here’s hoping that our season is long enough for him to return for playoffs…
Purple and Gold Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 9:41 pm
@Robyn, last I heard he was out 2 months at least.
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VV best game ever?
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 9:23 pm
@neil, VV is quickly turning into an insane defenseman. Seriously, the sky’s the limit on this guy. I thought (and still do) Doughty is THE future. But man, SlavaLavaDingDong is a close runner up in my book. Despite the current concern on the blueline, the Kings future is indeed bright.
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Robyn Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 9:26 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Voynoy got caught in an unfortunate spot a couple times during the SCF (when the puck unfortunately bounced off of him into the net) but he is quickly becoming one of the better defense guys. He’s got a great hockey sense like Doughty and he’s doing so well reading the plays.
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Robyn Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 9:28 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), You mentioned Doughty as being one of our best, but what does your best list look like in general? I’m curious. We all know Doughty is a superstar and VV is proving himself so I’m wondering what your opinion is of all our D guys.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 7:04 am
@Robyn,
It’s a pretty even split with the young guys being the ‘puck movers’ and the mostly older guys being the ‘stay at home’ dmen. Offensively the Kings are set for a long while. The concern is the ages of Mitchell and Scuderi and now Greene’s back raises an eye brow even though he’s still shy of 30. There will be changes for sure in near future. I was hoping all of them would be fully capable for at least 2 more years but clearly that isn’t the case at least so far this year.
Brewhemoth Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 9:25 pm
@neil,
Yeah he kick all sorts of ass tonight. That shot was wicked.
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KingMe20 Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 11:35 pm
@neil,
I think he was better in the game against Dallas last year (one of his first games), but this was right up there. He got it done at both ends, and I agree with Jim Fox that he was the best player on the ice tonight.
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KC23 Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 3:49 am
@neil, Thought crossed my mind as well. He was awesome. When SV cleans up his break outs within another year or so he will be all-star material.
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Careful folks, you just might get Rick Rolled. http://kingsnewsdaily.com/columbus-gets-rick-rolled/
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Duncanz Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 9:35 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsFoodsDishly.com),
What do you think tastes best, a slavalavadingdong or a rick roll?
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Robyn Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 9:37 pm
@Duncanz, Combined, I think it tastes like victory
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Robyn Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 9:37 pm
@Robyn, Sorry, that comment was a little weird. I hit submit instead of cancel…
Duncanz Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 10:15 pm
@Robyn, Well, it was a bit of a trap question for @PA – but I think you answered it as well as it could have been answered.
Didn’t sound weird to me.
Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 7:06 am
@Duncanz,
I prefer a doughty danish.
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Classy comments re the officiating.
Come to think of it, I don’t know if I can even recall an incident where DS berated the refs in a belligerent manner.
Nothing like Torts, or Carlyle or Quenville.
With an attitude like his, he must be loved by the zebras.
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SLIM Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 9:36 pm
@Duncanz,
I hear only by Canadian Zebra’s…
Only found in Alberta…Rare breed..
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Robyn Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 9:39 pm
@Duncanz, DS is always classy. He’s honest, but he never blames anyone unnecessarily. Even when it seems like the refs are against the Kings, he just brushes it off like “Well if I were in their position, I might see it differently.” He’s da best. <3
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Mars Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 10:29 pm
@Duncanz, Dont forget Tippett LOL
I lost all respect for him during the WCF
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Duncanz Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 10:40 pm
@Mars, Well noted! And I totally agree on that.
I loved him as a coach (and have posted before that I’d have loved him back at Kings as top dog) until he blew his dignity during and after that series.
The way his ‘leaders’ melted down under the weight of defeat by a better and deserving hockey team was a direct reflection of his own character.
Degrading and disappointing, especially for a guy that formerly had so much respect from us Kings fans.
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Robert R Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 10:55 pm
@Duncanz, On the Columbus post-game show, Todd Richards also had no comment on losing Dubinsky for the balance of the game. R.J. Umberger and teammates said that they gave 20 min of good effort, then slacked off a bit. Gave partial credit to the Kings’ size and speed for causing the drop off.
BTW, I had an umberger with fries and a coke before the opening face-off. Hard to digest, it was. Now I know how they get that loud blast from their cannon.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 11:46 pm
@Robert R, Only a fan (and physician) of your considerable standing could so adeptly document the gastronomic qualities and effects of sports stadium food like this!
BTW, do they seriously have such a creation as an ‘Umberger’ available, or am I just being Goloubef here?
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Robert R Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 9:33 am
@Duncanz, No , they really don’t have a creation called the “Umberger”.
But we could suggest that to them as a marketing idea. R.J. could stand for “real juicy”, or “rancid junk”, depending on the mood in the kitchen.
Well if the coach didn’t really see the diffence between the first and second period….he wasn’t watching.
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Lake Forest Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 10:11 pm
@neil, oh you know they got an earful between the first and second periods. I think as sutter is he won’t acknowledge it. They should be playing every game like tonight’s second period.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 10:23 pm
@Lake Forest, Doubtless true and tonight the result reflected his mettle, but the players really need to (continue to) show theirs.
Underachievement is a tough helping for the fans to swallow.
Self motivation has seemed to be a recurring issue with this hockey team.
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Carter is one fire…. Teams will put their top d pairing against our second line, then you will see our 1st line pick up the scoring…..
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Mars Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 10:31 pm
@Lake Forest, I hope so.
Kopi scoring first seems to start the rubber hitting the net.
Any word if Scuds is ok, just getting into comments while watching the replay
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Lake Forest Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 7:19 am
@Mars, black eye. But that’s all I saw (not to minimalist the injury
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KC23 Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 3:53 am
@Lake Forest, Bingo.
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I say if we play just like this but alittle better then the Kings has a good chance on a good winning streak..
I hope Scruderi is fine..Dont need him injured.Dont need all our solid D injured.I know he came back and play the rest of the game but he can pull a Greene on us.
Glad to see both Martinez and Voynov playing great..Same with Richards.Keep Gagne – Richards – Carter that line going to be scary if they start to click..
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Sharks lost again. Toews got em.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 10:30 pm
@Mikey J., One of THE very best players in the NHL, JT.
Low key personality but one heck of a hockey player.
CHI fans must be loving their chances of revisiting their 2010 glory this year.
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Mikey J. Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 10:38 pm
@Duncanz, Yeah, he can forcheck like few others.
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Robert R Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 10:57 pm
@Mikey J., He keeps them on their toews.
Mikey J. Reply:
February 5th, 2013 at 11:43 pm
@Mikey J., Forecheck, damn, must be the pb’s.
Sutter rules. Real glad he’s making all those nay sayers eat crow.
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That was one fine effort by Voynov. That kid has serious talent.
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For the record. Stoll is having one horrible start of the season. How this guy keeps his position is beyond me.
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Now its time not to look at the standings, just let the Kings play and we will get caught up soon enough.
4 to 6 points could make a big difference in dressing room attitude I bet…..and that’s only 2 or 3 wins.
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I think this year since @Jon Rosen is keeping all of the game commentary on one thread it’s easier to follow people’s comments we should start a tradition of the 3 star blogger comments of the night.
Sometimes it can be due to insight.. and others for pure humor.
for me the comment which made me spit out my cheerios (yes i was eating cheerios) was after Slava’s goal and @Duncanz said: “VMFV !”
that’s his new nickname. Boom.
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Michael J. Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 8:01 am
@Shakes,
VMFV, I like it
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Go Kings Go!
Told you just go to the net and keep sticking man
Go Kings Go!
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hi re: defense, feel a little bad for scuds, but his man scored twice.. he is slwoing down, and the overall transition out of the defense end is getting scary n scarier..like to see richardson back in the lineup.. and penner too..
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hi re: defense, feel a little bad for scuds, but his man scored twice.. he is slwoing down, and the overall transition out of the defense end is getting scary n scarier..like to see richardson back in the lineup.. and penner too..
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harty Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 5:31 pm
@STEVE, richie yes, penner no way……..leave him in the press box
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