-The Kings have won three games in a row for the first time this season.
-The Kings ended a five-game losing streak to the Avalanche (0-4-1). The last Los Angeles victory over Colorado came on March 26, 2011 by an identical 4-1 score.
-Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown are tied with Alex Frolov for 10th place in team history with 168 goals.
-Justin Williams recorded his 100th assist as a King.
-Four of Jeff Carter’s nine goals have been game-winning goals. He has seven points (5-2=7) in the last seven games. Anze Kopitar (2-5=7) is also operating at a point-a-game pace over his last seven games.
-Mike Richards (3-3=6) is operating at a point-a-game pace over his last six games.
-Trevor Lewis’ shorthanded goal was the first of his career.
-Drew Doughty led all skaters with 25:34 of ice time and recorded a season-best plus-3. The next highest ice time was recorded by Tyson Barrie of Colorado, who recorded 22:53.
-The Kings won 27-of-45 faceoffs. Notable performances: Colin Fraser – 6-of-7, Anze Kopitar – 10-of-16, Jarret Stoll – 2-of-10.
-Dustin Brown recorded a game-high nine hits.
-The Kings blocked only four shots.
Loved seeing Brownie go out there and hitting bodies again. Thought the defense stepped up really well. The one goal came from a bad situation (4 on 3, I mean if you can’t score there, then you really must suck or you’re facing the best goalie in the world).
Kings played so well tonight. Loved it. Now it’s time to roast some Duck on Monday…
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Forum Gold Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 6:29 pm
@soo-do-nihm, Monday at 7 or 7:30? GO KINGS GO!!!
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 6:35 pm
@Forum Gold, Monday is at 7:30, Wednesday is at 7
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Forum Gold Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 6:41 pm
@soo-do-nihm, Kings Live stated the pre game for Monday was at 6:30 so that is why I was asking. GO KINGS GO!!!
soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:15 pm
@Forum Gold, interesting because when I checked the Kings’ NHL website, the game is listed as 7:30. Some comments on the board were that Bob was having an “off” night, maybe they made a mistake? The TV schedule says 7:30…
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 6:43 pm
@soo-do-nihm, I know huh? Wonder if a 4-on-3 is actually a higher percentage average than 5-on-3, because it sure seems like it.
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Wilmonde Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:50 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?,
The radio announcers were saying it’s more dangerous cause of all the extra space on the ice, and the offence feels less of a need to pass and is more likely to take shots.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:53 pm
@Wilmonde, So, it makes you wonder who’s the first team you’ll see put four players on the ice for a 5-on-3…
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:58 pm
@Wilmonde, What’d be REALLY interesting about that is how they could confuse teams when changing penalty killers from a four-man squad to a five-man squad….it’d drive assistant coaches nuts!
Robyn Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:59 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, You know, it’s interesting, it seems that 4-on-3 is a lot tougher than 5-on-3 as I’ve seen the Kings kill that penalty before. Hmm, I wonder why…
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 8:11 pm
@Robyn, 4-on-3 seems to be such a high-percentage situation, and it’s like a 4-on-4 with the advantage, as Wilmonde was saying the radio guys said there’s a lot of room on the ice. Almost makes you wonder if the 5-on-3 could be structured like a 4-on-3 with a guy playing like a “safety” or something–more so than at the point.
Robert R Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 5:41 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, On Kings Talk, I stated the contention that 4 on 3 is more dangerous than 5 on 4, and neither Nick or Daryl disagreed.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 10:52 am
@Robert R, It SEEMS more dangerous than 5-on-3. I don’t have stats to back that up, though.
Robert R Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 3:06 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, For a 5 on 3, I’d put one man in the very low slot. That forces the defenders to collapse in, giving room to the point men to move in closer and tee it up.
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Hoping this winning streak Jon is making your job a lot more fun to report. The Kingdom really appreciates all your hard work. GO KINGS GO!!!
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 6:36 pm
@Forum Gold, I second those thoughts. Nice job, Jon. We definitely are appreciative of your hardwork.
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Good work Jon Rosen. You probably already know that though.
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Whatever happened to frolov after his LA days? Anyone?
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DesertKing Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 6:53 pm
@Gmo,
Russia and the KHL, got injured, didn’t hear anything after that.
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Luuc Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:31 pm
@Gmo,
Spent some injury plagued time in NY, then off to Russia.
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Ashykon Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:39 pm
@Gmo, last I heard he was captain of his team in Russia
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kings714 Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 1:33 am
@Gmo, plays in the KHL, avangard omsk if i’m not mistaken
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Its getting closer to the “Late Night Show” around here !!!! Monday will be huge…Love the fact the lines are the same…and the team is playing better….
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Mikey J. Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 6:52 pm
@Neil, is the state of promoting or trying to enforce standards, attitudes, lifestyles virtues, beliefs, principles, etc., that one does not actually hold. Sorry man you asked for it.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 6:58 pm
@Neil,
I just follow @shotongoal’s advice and not participate or respond.
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trytodethroneus Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:00 pm
@Neil,
Speaking of that–pass this KINGS trivia question on to the night crew.
What KINGS player scored half of his career goals via the penalty shot.
Hint: The penalty shot was considered “shorthanded” because it he was taken down on a breakaway while the KINGS were killing a penalty.
Bonus question–Name the goalie he scored it against.
Hint:The goalie was playing for a team that came into the NHL at the same time as the KINGS
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HockeyNerd Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:58 pm
@trytodethroneus, Not sure what the answer is but sounds like its either:
1) A defenseman
2) Someone who was in the lineup strictly for the “toughness/protection” aspect
Or
3) Someone who just had a “cup of coffee” with the team.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:59 pm
@trytodethroneus, You gave a little away when you said “scored IT”, he must have had exactly 2 goals with the Kings.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 8:00 pm
@HockeyNerd, 2 CAREER goals I meant to say
HockeyNerd Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 8:08 pm
@trytodethroneus, I found the answer but since I had to research it i won’t give it away. A small hint for all of you: I have been following Hockey for a lot of years, yet I had never heard of him….
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Seeing a game live always birngs a different persepctive on things. Here are some observations following today’s game:
1) Lots more hitting. Avs were barely able to get into any rythym
Got a free Mcflurry and Lappy puck
2) Carter is incredible. Faster than he looks on TV, bigger too in that he doesn’t have to hit opponents, he just out-speeds and out-muscles them. He moves so well without the puck that you never know where he is until you see that snap shot comes flying out of nowhere and into the net.
3) Overall team passing is greatly improved. Very crisp, on target and creative
4) Lewis is out of control. He is going all out and no one can stop him. I think he took my advice about hanging out with Carter to learn how to finish
5) Quick is back
6) Team chemistry is gelling. The 11-23-14 line looked the best they have all season and te 10-22-77 was on the same page all night
7) The 1 powerplay we had was awesome. Lots of movement and most of it towards the net
9) Crowd sucked. Have of them didn’t know the Kings goal song, couldnt stay in their seats more than 5 minutes, or when to cheer and when not to. It was rather embarassing. Freakin’ bandwaggoners.
The team looked real good today. They came out ready to play today.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 6:57 pm
@DesertKing,
“Half” not “Have”
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Lake Forest Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:02 pm
@DesertKing, where were you sitting?
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DesertKing Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:03 pm
@Lake Forest,
114, row 10. From that vantage point, Carter was just incredible to watch.
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Lake Forest Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:37 pm
@DesertKing, my experience is obviously less die hards down there……obviously
Robyn Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:38 pm
@DesertKing, Next time you’re at a game and you need someone to cheer with, I’ll be happy to scream loud enough so the whole damn building can hear me cheer from sec. 107 (row 12)
I had a different vantage point so I noticed some different things:
1) The defense is a lot better than they look on TV. It’s hard to tell, but tonight they were covering the puck well, digging it out and clearing it out of their zone very well.
2) Carter is damn hard to track on the ice and his wrister is so amazing, that it’s hard to track until the puck literally sling shots out of the net (at least when he scores on the other end of the ice as I’m right behind the home goalie)
3) Our goalies are 10x more amazing than they look on TV. They’re somehow able to track pucks and make excellent saves through lots of traffic
4) Over the last few games, I’ve noticed that the Kings score best in the second period on a breakaway as it seems to catch the other teams by surprise
5) While watching a game in person is extremely exciting, there’s something missing without being able to listen to Bob and Jim
6) The guys seemed to come out extremely focused tonight
7) As you mentioned, day game crowds suck
Forum Gold Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:08 pm
@DesertKing, Enjoyed reading your post. It seems that as the 11-23-14 line goes, so do the Kings. Much higher compete level from everyone. Day game crowds just seem less into the game and it seems to rub off onto our team. I think Lappy had a lot to due with our quick start today. Up until last week I thought our lack of passing ability was why we were doing so poorly. Big 2 games next week and I am looking for a playoff type atmosphere for both. GO KINGS GO!!!
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DesertKing Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:10 pm
@Forum Gold,
Good point about the “day game crowds”
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Robyn Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:27 pm
@DesertKing, The crowd got really super quiet in the 3rd. I wanted to scream WAKE UP lol, but hey, there’s a lot more kids with the day games. They get bored after 20 minutes and their attention span isn’t able to sustain the whole 60 minute game.
@Forum Gold, I’ll be missing Monday’s game but I do look forward to a playoff-esque atmosphere on Weds, especially as the Wings are a team that’s had our number for many, many, MANY years. Here’s hoping to a good game on Wednesday!
Robyn Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:22 pm
@DesertKing, hey, where’d you pick up that coupon for the McFluffy?? I was at the game and all I got was a Lappy puck
Maybe cuz I stayed to see the 3 stars of the game? Hmm… Darn it, I wanted that free McFlurry LOL
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DesertKing Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:23 pm
@Robyn,
Had to exit via one of the main exits. They had the coupons with the pucks at the main entrance.
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Robyn Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:27 pm
@DesertKing, Ah, all I got was the Lappy puck. Oh well, I don’t need it. Maybe Kings will score again in the last minute of the second of the next game I go to…
Robyn Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:40 pm
@DesertKing, Oh and Lappy has got to be one of the most humble pro athletes ever
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LVKINGS88 Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:46 pm
@DesertKing, Did you say that you got a Mcflurry and a Lappy dance.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:49 pm
@LVKINGS88,
Yep, but my date tasted like cheap ice cream and had a broken nose
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LVKINGS88 Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:53 pm
@DesertKing, Who’s going to the suite night Monday against the quacks?
DesertKing Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:56 pm
@LVKINGS88
Too rich for my blood and we also lose every time i sit in a suite.
Shotongoal Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 8:53 pm
@DesertKing, hey man I have to pretty agree on all of your points, you studied well today! Still miss you in 214. Carter is a freak of nature, amazing the way he reads the play without the puck and is able to be his big body into open areas on the ice and what a wrister he has! I couldn’t agree more on Quick, he was automatic today.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 9:15 pm
@Shotongoal,
We missed you too, seriously. The people sitting next to us are a yuppie couple who decided to get season seats because they heard the Kings were winning. Whenever Penner touched the puck the one kept saying “The pancake mix is getting hot!” (Insert finger in throat then gag).
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crashin'da net Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 9:29 pm
@DesertKing, So….. you just noticing Lewie and JC’s “quick release”? Just rousting ya. Glad you made it to the game. I was at my son’s BB game and battery went dead on my phone. Knew they’d pull it out though cause they’re gellin’ like Magellan! I’ll say it again…..Lewie with more points than the Big Red Dog come April.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 9:33 pm
@crashin’da net,
The way Lewis is going, you could very well be right.
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Robert R Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 5:51 am
@DesertKing, Heard at a day game: “Why are they all bumping into each other? Doesn’t that hurt? Can they sue?”
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DesertKing Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:45 am
@Robert R,
LOL
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Robert R Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:02 am
@DesertKing, Yes, in person you see much more about a player’s game.
Everyone was making smart decisions with the puck, and movement out of our D-zone looked really good. In the third period, the crowd should have been going nuts with appreciation for the puck control in the Avs zone. We ground them down and spit them out too.
(Varlamov’s sucky game helped too.)
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luc20rules Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:07 pm
@DesertKing, Yeah, in complete agreement, but how were the nachos?
Have seen nothing that takes me off my 12 game analysis that the Kings are fine, and will only get better as Martinez, Mitchell, & Greene return before the playoffs. I guess Quick has rounded into form as predicted. Fowards seem to have played into game shape. I don’t hear any questions about the teams hunger at this point. Whats the old saying Winning Solves Everything.
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Now that we have beaten the teams we should beat….we need wins against teams above us in the standings….
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:20 pm
@Neil, Wednesday is gonna be hard. Wings’ confidence is through the roof. Blanked Nash 4-0 tonight. Rinne looked like freaking swiss cheese. But as long as we play our game, we could win it.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:42 pm
@soo-do-nihm, We’ve got ‘em right where we want ‘em.
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linny Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:27 pm
@soo-do-nihm, it wont b easy (none r IMO), but they r 1-3-2 since we kicked their arse all over the ice about a week ago (yes, I know we didn’t get the “w” but they haven’t looked right since). Also they’re obviously still very talented but missing Lidstrom n Holmstrom big-time. Not to mention their top guys r about as old ad some Egyptian Pharisees. Annnnd….they lead the league in ‘man-games lost to injury”. We’re playing better n they’re playing worse… I think we beat em this time
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luc20rules Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:11 pm
@Neil, As long as we are in the playoffs this team if intact will wear out even Chi, Van, Bos, etc in a 7 game series. We may have a slight disadvantage verse teams in the regular season as sometimes its difficult to physically dominate/exhaust a team in just one game, but in a best of 7 series I will take the Kings verse anyone.
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Jake Muzzin has what, 20 to 30 NHL games total? I know it is trendy to pick on him, but the good he has been doing far outweighs the bad at 20-30 games. This kid will be more than solid for years to come. Cut him a little slack. By the end of the year, he will no longer be a rookie, and a lot of his bad habits will be gone by then.
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Not only did we beat a team
That’s has had our number
In the past couple of seasons…
We did it with an exciting game to boot…
This must have thrilled a certain poster on this blog….
Ducks will give us a run for our money…We need to show up like today..
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Ohh my God! Sutter is on fire tonight. It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s whether you’re winning or losing. The number 9 line. Holy s*%t.
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Jesucristo Sutter is killing it! It’s great to see your dad get honored instead of him talking about the superstar. No, I talked about him today. Who is our next Legend?
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Just took a good look at the schedule, and March is going to make or break their regular season. There are three weeks in March they’ll play four games each week, and in each of those weeks, they’ll have games back-to-back Monday and Tuesday. They’ll have another Saturday-Sunday back-to-back. So, Bernier will probably get plenty of starts–at least I hope he plays in those. I guess part of being on the road all this time has been playing to others’ schedules, and now they’ll be making up for lost time at home. Let’s hope they “stay hot” through March. If they do, it’ll be a great one!
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DesertKing Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:45 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?,
+1
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Is the thing for Lappy available online? The idiots on Altitude talked right over it and didn’t even show any.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:46 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?,
FSW had it in its entirety on their broadcast.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:55 pm
@DesertKing, Durp…yeah…but I got to watch it on Altitude because of blackout restrictions.
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Robyn Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:49 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, It’s available on Kings Vision. There’s a repeat of the game on FSW if you can get it…
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:56 pm
@Robyn, Thanks. I’ll have to watch it on Kings Vision, because I don’t get FSW (would have to pay something like $12 a month more, in addition to Center Ice.)
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Robyn Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 8:10 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg0aktH9a80&feature=youtu.be available courtesy of YouTube
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:56 pm
@Robyn, Got it, thanks!
That was a vintage (and by vintage I mean May, 2012) Kings performance – aggressive forecheck, finesse cycling, guys finding open spots and linemates finding them when they got open, and of course Quick making the big saves when called upon. I had said after the Detroit game how deja vu similar the situation was to the Detroit game last season that the boys blew in the final minutes and how this one would turn the season around as that one did… and it has.
The Kings has now allowed a mere eight goals in their past six games and the tempo control has returned. And what a treat seeing guys shoot off the pass instead of trying to maneuver for a better shot and getting it blocked.
Now just keep the pressure on the Ducks and knock them down a peg – they seem to think they’re ‘elite’ now they’ve won a dozen games to start the season. Let’s launch them on a losing streak on Monday.
GKG
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 8:02 pm
@bbb7, +10
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Robyn Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 8:08 pm
@bbb7, I read some comments earlier that either the Kings start playing well in the 3rd week of Feb or you’re right about the Detroit game. Either way, I hope the Kings definitely take the Ducks down a peg, especially after they schooled us last time we saw them in the “Freeway Faceoff.”
One thing I noticed tonight is that the Kings were extremely poised and in control. There were 2 really good opportunities for the Avs and they were only able to capitalize on 1 because Scuds the Stud was there to save Quick’s bacon by fishing the puck out of the crease and clearing it before the Avs got a second chance on it. The forechecking and the backchecking were also superior to the Avs by far. Avs didn’t stand a chance tonight.
If they bring this game to Staples on Monday, Ducks are going DOWN.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 8:16 pm
@Robyn, The Kings need to play THEIR game on Monday. Everybody backcheck, clog up the neutral zone, play the game in the Ducks zone as much as possible and when that doesn’t happen keep traffic out of the front of Quick’s net. If they do those things we will be fine. If we get impatient and / or trade end to end rushes against the Quack Quacks the outcome isn’t going to be pretty.
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Robyn Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 8:28 pm
@HockeyNerd, Exactly. Tonight they were able to do so well against the Avs because the Kings were playing THEIR game and not letting the Avs’ speed dictate the pace of the game. As long as they don’t do what they did before (which is trade goals every time someone goes to the sin bin), then they’ll be golden. Their confidence has got to be so high right now – oh but if you ask Stoll, he’ll give you a speech about how confidence is a tricky thing so maybe they aren’t that confident
Just a thought about today’s game. Dustin Brown is back.
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 8:29 pm
@Mikey J., +9 (his all time game high record which he matched today)
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Great game today, listening on the radio gives you such a different perspective than actually watching the game.
The crowd, to me, sounded just as loud as usual, but I do remember the place being rather tame the one time I attended a day game. That was about 7-9 years ago, though, so I’m sure it wasn’t a sellout, being that they were still rebuilding, and I think Andy Murray was still the coach.
Couldn’t really tell if Doughty had a good game or not, the only time I can remember him being talked about specifically was when he made a pass instead of a shot (forget what period) and the radio guys sounded disappointed. I was kind of hoping the vintage jerseys would wake him up. Remember that hit last year on Hall in the vintage jerseys. Brutal. =D
Carter sounded ridiculously dangerous today, and has for most of the season. Richards seemed kind of quiet, but I guess when you’re setting up great plays it doesn’t translate to radio as well. I do feel like Carter is carrying the team along with him right now, though, and from watching the highlight reels on NHL.com, it looks like he’s enjoying it.
I don’t really have anything too awesome to say about Lappy, as I don’t remember too much about him playing with us (Didn’t pay too much attention to individual players as a kid), but he seemed like a really genuine, Dustin Penner type personality from all the Royal Half videos, and from what the radio guys were saying, he gave it his all every game, and for that, I can say he’s awesome.
Let’s go tear up the Ducks on Monday and show the Pacific Division and the Western Conference exactly what a Stanley Cup Champion team can do.
Go Kings Go!
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Robyn Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 9:08 pm
@Wilmonde, Doughty was the “invisible defenseman” but in a good way. No, he didn’t make any spectacular, stand out plays today (that wind up shot has GOT to go, though!), but he did really well covering the puck in his zone, had really crisp passes, etc. Really, all the defensemen did well today – even Muzzin and Drewiske (though they made a few glaring errors, but then again who hasn’t this season).
I think the radio guys were disappointed because Doughty had a shot (not a really good one), did his big wind up, then gently passed it to someone else (I think Carter but I don’t remember).
All in all, everyone had a good game. Jeff “en fuego” Carter (as so named by Penner) was, of course, the star of the game with another nifty wrister that is giving goalies absolute hell this season. Kopi, Brownie and Lewie all put one in the net. So our “top” lines finally made an appearance tonight. And Quick looked like his old self back in the net today. So all around superb effort on the Kings’ behalf this afternoon.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 9:19 pm
@Wilmonde,
Doughty was hammering the Avs everywhere on the ice, throwing some big hip checks and separating players from the puck. On the non-shot, I think he did the big wind up hoping to draw someone to him. It was pretty obvious that he intended to pass and never intended to shoot.
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Kings r 3-0 on what I thought could b a 7-2-2 streak. Of course the first 3 were not the toughesg part based on opponents record’s but no trip through Canada, esp with a back to back is easy. These next six r much tougher but the way the whole team played, esp Quick (I think he’ll start 5 of the six) it’s a good possibility..
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 9:18 pm
@linny, Simply based on the schedule, I think the goalies will probably be splitting the long home stretch. Guess we’ll see. This isn’t baseball.
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linny Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:45 pm
@soo-do-nihm, it may not b baseball in a literal sense but take a look at what Orel Hershiser did in 1988. In conference finals he started 3 n pitched relief in another. Then in the World Series he started 2 more, pitching in 6 of last 12 games, n had 2 or 3 shutouts. The Guy was playing out of his mind mind so they used him as much as humanly possible.
I think Quick is really close to being the dominant goalie, n “SMYTHE” winner we saw last year. If so I think he’ll play as much ad DS originally intended…which based on one quote in particular was “every game’ (paraphrased). I really don’t think he was serious but he implied, most of em, at the very least.
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This team is rounding into playoff form
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Stoll blocking that shot lappy style was very fitting.
Lewis capitalizing on it made it even sweeter.
Brown with the first goal and hits is really setting the tempo.
Everyone was on fire today, Muzz was the only one I slapped my face watching. He cost us one goal, but in the end wast that bad, hopefully he can take it as a serious learning experience.
I imagine DS wil be working on scramble drills in front of the net now.
A full 60, for and back checking game is key to winning.
More importantly Brown hitting = wins!
The team must maintain this ferocity, hunger and desire to continue winning.
I cannot wait for Monday now.
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 9:25 pm
@Mars, That slashing penalty seemed if-y to me, but it is what it is. Isn’t this also the second game where Muzzin’s actions led to a goal? Oh well. He vastly improved over the first period throughout the game, though. He didn’t seem quite as timid and scared of the puck.
But you’re so right: Cap’n Crunch Brownie = games won.
Wish I could go to Monday’s game but alas, I’ll be obsessing with everyone else who isn’t going. Monday will be good., It’s time for revenge against the teams that beat us earlier in the season (of course with the exception of Chicago, but a win wasn’t going to come easily against the #1 team in the league).
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Let’s be honest. Colorado played a bad game. Penner had way to easy of a time to make that pass to Kopi. Richards looked like he was in warmups gathering pucks before sliding it over to Carter for that goal. Bad goal by goalie.
I think the players know that was sorta a gimmie game and to not expect that against the Ducks.
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 9:28 pm
@LA_1968, True, BUT the Kings played very efficiently tonight as Foxy pointed out. They were solid, cohesive and confident. They could easily have let Colorado’s subpar game dictate a subpar game for them (as happened with Columbus) but they didn’t. So yes, Colorado played badly. Yes, Calgary played badly. Yes, Oilers played a mediocre game. No, none of these teams should scare the Kings but that’s not the point. The point is that they looked good tonight.
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 9:28 pm
@LA_1968, True, BUT the Kings played very efficiently tonight as Foxy pointed out. They were solid, cohesive and confident. They could easily have let Colorado’s subpar game dictate a subpar game for them (as happened with Columbus) but they didn’t. So yes, Colorado played badly. Yes, Calgary played badly. Yes, Oilers played a mediocre game. No, none of these teams should scare the Kings but that’s not the point. The point is that they looked good tonight.
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 9:28 pm
@soo-do-nihm, Sorry, no idea why that posted twice…
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LA_1968 Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 9:33 pm
@soo-do-nihm, Oh, I’m a happy camper too. No doubt. It was a treat to see a few pretty goals… by the Kings. I thought Edmonton and Calgary did their best. Colorado didn’t show up (mostly on their defensive side).
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 9:42 pm
@LA_1968, That’s definitely true. In the first period, Colorado was there but when you score in the first minute of the game, your opponent’s balloon just deflates (we know from experience, sadly…) and they just mentally checked out after the first period (even with their goal early in the 2nd)
Duncanz Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:26 pm
@LA_1968, All true, and the 1st goal where COL avalanched over to Kopi and J Dub and left DB time and space to get off his shot.
But the Kings are routinely doing something they haven’t always been able to achieve; – capitalizing on weak opponents and finishing lethally against susceptible defenses!
It’s probably been posted already but I really feel like we’re coming around after today’s game.
LA_1968 Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:34 pm
@Duncanz, Capitalizing on weaker teams or performances = You’re right on. Mercifully.
I heard that JMFJ was knocked out of the CBJ game with an upper body injury.
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 9:45 pm
@DesertKing, Well if that’s true, then CBJ is hosed…
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OK, this is a bit random, but Keaton Ellerby spoke with Dan Moriarty after the game and he was saying that he just wanted to make sure that the other guy stayed away from his goalie and wanted to make a point that he’s going to stick up for his goalie. While I’m sure the sentiment is appreciated, there was 35 freaking seconds left in the game…
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LA_1968 Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:00 pm
@soo-do-nihm, Like Ellerby said, he didn’t even know what happened. I didn’t either. He just felt like sticking up for Quickie just in case.
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Lake Forest Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:35 am
@soo-do-nihm, I don’t get your point? We were up 4-1 …… I’d like him to do what he did
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Got to love the sweet goals in the forum blue today. Even Bob was caught off guard. PS really?
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perhaps the thing that shocks me most is dustin brown …………. always valuable as a hitter and intimidator perfect for a long playoff series … but the kings , of course could never make the playoofs to take advantage of that kind of play until recently ………. as far as his offensive ability – he was always a guy who could pick up garbage , score on the occassional wrister and do things like that – pretty average offensive skills ………. and as many would say (myself included) pretty below average actually
but however , i must say …… ever since the trade deadline last year , i have absoulutely what has happened to the old dustin brown ……… the one who would continually bobble and fumble passes , fan one timers , and just display some of the worst hands in the league . which is why he was below average in my mind as a scoring forward
but ever since the trade deadline this guy is the most improved player in the national hockey league ………. all of a sudden now he catches passes cleanly , shoots off the pass effortlessly , and has actually turned himself into a very good offensive player
i dont know if after the trade rumors last year at the deadline it sparked him to work after hours on his pass recieving and one timing ……. because i do not know if i have ever seen improvement like this in my 33 years of watching hockey ……. its like night and day ……….. totally different player ……….. and now combining that with his playoff intimdation hitting style , this guy is actually turning himself into one of the better players in the league
i dont know what u did dustin , but kudos to you …. keep up the good work
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goldielocks Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:11 pm
@phil sykes,
It’s true he was affected by trade rumor but if you’ve been following his progress closely, you should see he’s taking care of things one at a time. Each year, he gains an asset to his skill and is getting better and better. Most recently, he found the play-making skill that benefit his line mates as well. Maybe not a quick learner or born to be a superstar but he has all the ingredients to be the one. It’s fun to see he is now becoming a captain America and someday maybe a superstar.
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phil sykes Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:17 pm
@goldielocks, just always bobbling and fumbling and fanning on pass receiving – fanning one timers …… all that stuff is completely gone from his game now and i love it ….. finally !!!
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goldielocks Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:21 pm
@phil sykes,
Remember his last SO goal? That was sick! And the year before, he scored some SO goal with can opener move which he said he learned it from Kopi.
LA_1968 Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:11 pm
@phil sykes, Sorry, I replied in the wrong box a couple down from here.
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phil sykes Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:21 pm
@LA_1968, one play does not a consistently good offensive player make …. he was very bad his whole career at the fanning bobbling and fumbling ………. but he now finally he that part of his game fixed ……….. a lesson for everybody …. yur never to old to learn
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:02 pm
@phil sykes, Just about every head coach and GM in the league disagrees with you about Dustin Brown’s offensive ability being “below average.” That goes back years, by the way. I think it’s pretty obvious that Brown plays better with a chip on his shoulder, and that chip got delivered at the trading deadline.
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phil sykes Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:15 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, could care less if you think every gm thought more highly of him offensively than i did …. thats my opinion of what i thought of him … you certainly arent going to change that opinion ……….. but now ever since the deadline he has improved his ability not to fumble , bumble , bobble , and fan ……. and yes , thats my opinion of what he was before the deadline his whole career – bad …. and what i see since the deadline – a remarkable improvement ……… as i said , cheers to dustin brown for the marked improvement – well done
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:40 pm
@phil sykes, Reading is fundamental. I didn’t say “I think.”
I remember a few days you were whining about how people pick on you. Ever think you might be the problem?
linny Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 1:24 am
@phil sykes, WRONG Phil…just flat out wrong. Your “opinion” is not an opinion when it is refuted by f a c t s! Using basic math I ran the totals for goals by year. Brown was just below (by 1 or 2 goals) the average his first 2 years on the Kings 2005/6. Since then he is above average or well above average every year. I’m sure it will b the same for assists n total points. These r called ‘statistics’. You cannot simply claim that EVERYTHING you state as ” your opinion” cannot be refuted. e.g.: you cannot state that in your opinion the earth is flat or that the sun revolves around the earth because something most of us know as “science”, has proven otherwise. So if you continue to claim it is still your opinion on this specific issue, it becomes meaningless and a specious argument, simply for the sake of argument. Later on I will also explain to u why your claim that an opposing player who moved Quicks goalie stick away, didn’t necessarily deserve a penalty because its up to the ref’s “judgement”. That one is also factually incorrect.
phil sykes Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 12:26 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, “just about every head coach and gm in the league disagrees with you about dustin brown” ……… that means , according to you , you think every head coach and gm thinks this ……………………. and if their opinion was , at the time , any different than mine ….. i could care less
my opininon is my opinion .. cant believe i have to explain to this child … please ignore me and i will do the same
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 12:52 am
@phil sykes, No, it doesn’t mean, according to me, I think that. It means they do. I know. I wrote it. Name calling isn’t necessary, nor is your generally hostile commenting style.
phil sykes Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 1:32 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, according to you , you think THEY THINK . …….. boy are u slow … please ignore me …… because i will be doing the same
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 10:54 am
@phil sykes, I’m pretty sure I know what I think. Thank you for your opinion. No thanks for your repeated insults.
luc20rules Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 9:10 pm
@phil sykes, His first preseason home game as an 18 year old he scored a hat trick. I don’t know how long you have watched Brown or if you only choose to remember the bad, but he was fairly skilled from the start and improved in one or two areas every year and now he is in his prime years as a fully developed hockey player. He scored 33 goals in 07-08 and 22 or more Goals and 29 or more assists every year since. I am sorry but even in the Offensive East a 50+ pt/yr player would never be considered average? I would suspect if you poled GMs over the last 5 years he would be in the top 60 forwards in the league 250+ hits, 20+G, 29+A, 50pts year only a rare few have averaged that type of output over 5 years. Has he improved and maybe gotten hot and found a way to turn it up in the playoff format? yes. Did he get hot with the rest of the team after the trade deadline minus the JJ+/- minus and add Voynov + +/- and Carter’s scoring and added scoring threat depth? yes. Should this be expected? Yes.
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another great night on the scoreboard …… love it
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Does anyone remember Brown’s goal at Madison Square Garden a couple years ago to send it into OT (or maybe a winner)? From behind the goal line, lift puck, stuck on stick, and roofed it by the keeper’s ear. That’s from memory. NHL.com probably has it. My jaw dropped.
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:11 pm
@LA_1968, Do you remember who they played? Might be able to find it on youtube
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LA_1968 Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:13 pm
@soo-do-nihm, 99% sure it was @Rangers. Not last year because they played em in Europe. I think NHL.com has videos of key plays by game, going back that far at least.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:16 pm
@sea-doo-nihm, MSG would be the ‘Blue Shirts’ ..
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:24 pm
@Duncanz, Durh yeah, I posted it then I re-read the original post and I was like oh duh haha. I’m not on my game tonight… (ok ever…)
Lake Forest Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:28 pm
@Duncanz, rangers were playing there when their place was going under construction…last year or year before?
Duncanz Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:35 pm
@sea-doo-nihm, But you’ve still got one of the best names in hockey!
Duncanz Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:38 pm
@Lake Forest, The Rangers played somewhere other than MSG?
goldielocks Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:12 pm
@LA_1968,
I believe they call that move ‘ Michigan’.
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LA_1968 Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:18 pm
@goldielocks, I think it was a mini-michigan then.
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goldielocks Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:22 pm
@LA_1968,
Or lacross move.
phil sykes Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:24 pm
@LA_1968, dustin brown never made that behind the goal play . he has never made that play where he sticks it to his stick and flips it in …. never
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LA_1968 Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:29 pm
@phil sykes, I’m not saying it was like the college one from about 5 years ago where they skate around with the thing.
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phil sykes Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:33 pm
@LA_1968, u said behind the goaline stuck to stick . scroll up and see …. perhaps u shouldnt have used the word stuck then
LA_1968 Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:40 pm
@LA_1968, Aaaah, now… Ok. He carried it for a split second. So substitute carry for stuck. I didn’t want to make it sound like that lengthy move that lasts for seconds. It was behind line, lifted/detained/carried, and wrapped up and in.
soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:24 pm
@LA_1968, not finding it on youtube but it could be on NHL. I’m just too lazy to look
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LA_1968 Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:30 pm
@soo-do-nihm,
It was in this game at the end: http://rangers.nhl.com/club/gamevideo.htm?id=2010020864
But they don’t zoom in on the replay so you can’t see it.
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phil sykes Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:25 pm
@LA_1968, nor has any king – ever
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Mars Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:45 pm
@LA_1968, Smyth? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vkb5J1wPlo
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Mars Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:51 pm
@Mars, lewis? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-Gb752V7jo
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Mars Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:54 pm
@Mars, j dub? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaR-1ODkTpw
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DesertKing Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:56 pm
@Mars,
You are killing me
(and someone else too)
Mars Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:39 pm
@Mars, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHJwNrQdtYY
Duncanz Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:00 pm
@LA_1968, Last one I remember like that was Mikael Granlund’s (now of the Minnesota Wild) for Finland vs Russia in the 2011 World Champs.
Check it out.
As the NHLN promo goes, ” Spec-TAC-u-laarr !!! “
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Mars Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:40 pm
@LA_1968, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHJwNrQdtYY
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LA_1968 Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:45 pm
@Mars,
YES!!!! Great find. All I could find was east coast biased 10 second reaction of their coach.
I didn’t remember it hitting the goalie’s back on the way in. But those are some pretty nice hands right there.
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Monday is going to be a good game……..
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jess Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:25 pm
@Lake Forest,
Ducks are red hot right now. They will be the near ultimate test right now. Hawks are good, but like bob miller said perfectly tonight, they’re peaking too early. I agree.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:27 pm
@jess,
What does Bob know?
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jess Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:29 pm
@DesertKing, Well he doesn’t seem to know the difference between Stoll and VV but I’m fine with it
DesertKing Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:36 pm
@jess
26 or 28, tomato or tomatoe, potato or potatoe, Erin Andrews or (insert name of any blonde Russian female tennis star)…..
jess Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:43 pm
@DesertKing,
Or that hot chick who won the UFC belt tonight. She would be a great hockey player. I don’t care what she does, I love her.
your wrong 1968 . dustin brown or any king has never made that play in an nhl game …. sorry partner
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jess Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:28 pm
@Banned Twice,
Dude, what time did you get up today? You were up building intricate forts out of the couch cushions in yer mom’s basement with @Slam-Dunc till the wee hours. Bath Salts??
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phil sykes Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:32 pm
@jess, i really dont know what yur talking about exactly … i think yur just goofing for fun …… but all i know is no king has ever pulled off that college play from behind the goalline …. nope – never happened …… and i dont think it has ever happened in the nhl .. maybe once by somebody .. but it definately wasnt a king
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jess Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:35 pm
@Banned Twice,
I don’t know, seems like you had a serious pajama party on the blog last night.
Maybe you just text eachother from now on???
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:04 pm
@phil sykes, I’m thinking Gretz did it once, as a King.
Mars Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:47 pm
@phil sykes, Hes right http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHJwNrQdtYY
phil sykes Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:37 pm
@jess, where ya been . its like that pretty much every night once things slow down
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jess Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:38 pm
@phil sykes,
Guess I’ve been asleep like everyone else.
Duncanz Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:09 pm
@jess, now hold on just a [goshdarned] minute there pardner …. this here blog is for EVERYBODY..
LA_1968 Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:32 pm
@phil sykes, Again, it wasn’t like you think. It was a small hands play. Happened in a millisecond.
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Mars Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:39 pm
@phil sykes, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHJwNrQdtYY
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Craig Button “People always ask, are these real fights?” Come on Craig, improve buddy, don’t say the same thing every night.
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jess Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:38 pm
@Mikey J.,
“Hey Craig B is your new GM..”
-Whichever team: “WTF!!!”
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Mikey J. Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:49 pm
@jess, I don’t want to step on Button, but he leaves me no choice. Hopefully he can turn it around.
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:40 pm
@Mikey J., There is like NO love for the Kings on NHL tonight. I’ve been watching the whole hour (again, bored and wired) and of course they start with the East Coast and slowly, begrudgingly wind their way over to the Central Division (cuz they’re only an hour behind) and have to mention any good plays about Saturday night hockey in, oh, I don’t know, THE WEST FREAKING COAST.
I hate East Coast bias. And Craig Button sounds like an idiot every time he flaps his lips.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:41 pm
@Mikey J.,
Would some team please hire him as their GM so we can:
1) Never have to listen to idiocy again
2) Have another weak team in the NHL who we can beat every time we play them
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:43 pm
@DesertKing, He should be GM for Phoenix. Then we’d dominate our rival every time haha
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jess Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:44 pm
@DesertKing,
YES, -or have DL swindle him in a JJ for JC type trade.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:48 pm
@jess,
KC23 Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 12:07 pm
@Mikey J., Every time I hear Button talk I’m embarrassed for the NHL Network. That guy most be someone’s relative or something. I can’t think of any media guy that I wouldn’t take over him. His takes are like someone who doesn’t know the sport and glances at some recent stats to talk about the NHL.
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I’m really beginning to think we need CC or subtitles on DS’s comments whenever he speaks on camera. I’m watching the video now from Kings Vision (cuz I’m bored and wired) and I can’t hear a damn thing he’s saying. Like at all LOL
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Don’t know about everyone else, but I’m going to do my damn’dest to stay up for the replay @midnight.
Kings played so well today, it’s worth it. Plenty of beer so hell with it.
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:03 pm
@jess, Finally take down your screen?
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With the Avs getting their captain back today it could have gone one of two two ways. First he impacts the game big time with his strong play. Or second, becomes invisible with McGinn being the only guy to register some kind of wimper for Colorado.
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kenneth frequency ……………. i answered your reply to me regarding dustin brown above ………………… and no , i do not want another reply back ……………… and also , no , wayne gretzky never made the behind the goalline glue it to your stick move
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:48 pm
sykes phil …. musta been thinkin ’bout this:
Gretzky noticed Leafs defenseman Dave Ellet guarding the front of the net, and made a split second decision to backhand the puck off Ellet’s skate. The puck bounced off his skate, past the shocked Potvin, and into the net, giving the Great One the hat trick.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/40013-wayne-gretzkys-greatest-game
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:54 pm
I believe he also made an assist OVER the net as a King.
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LA_1968 Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:56 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, From his “Office”.
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phil sykes Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 12:02 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, why do i care ………. and what does that lucky bank shot in game 7 against toronto (do u really feel the need to remind me of this play) , or this maybe over the net pass u think he might have made – what do either have to do with the glue it to your stick college play of which i was speaking
if you were just saying oh maybe i was thinking of this – thats fine
or if its just another one of your silly attempts to imply that my opinions or statements are idiotic and make me less of a kings fan , because they do not jive with your opinions or statements ……….. well u can just save it ….. and just ignore me from now on if u wish and i will do the same
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 12:05 am
who……can…..tl WAT ur thinking…itsHARDenough reading it
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 12:06 am
@phil sykes, Once again, keep whining about being a victim of some kind…the problem might be YOU. You use hostile diction.
Got to give Penner some kudos today. That was a sick back hand pass he made to Kopi to put the game away.
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If we’re looking this good with three back up defensemen, wonder what we’ll be like with Mitchell and Martinez back?
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phil sykes Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:39 pm
@KC23, everybody relax .. theres a long way to go and much improvement needed if we want to win another cup …. hopefully when martinez comes back shortly we will never see keaton ellerby don a kings jersey again ….. muzzin is better
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Duncanz Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 12:06 am
@phil sykes, dude …. don t get me and the ‘ellerby is here to save the world brigade’ started now !
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KC23 Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 5:42 am
@phil sykes, @quote: “… everybody relax …”. Giggles, Kettle meet Mr. …
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 10:55 am
@KC23,
tomb Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:55 pm
@KC23, you forgot to mention Matt Greene. I think he contributes more than Martinez…just my humble opinion for what it’s worth.
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KC23 Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 5:32 am
@tomb, I didn’t forget, Greene is just not slated to come back till the very end of the season if that. As far as Muzzin being better than Elleby. Eh, not much difference there imho. Muzzin is just enjoying playing against much less talent than Elleby has been. Third defensive pair competition Vs 2nd and 1st line competition.
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1968 …. u shouldnt have said behind the goaline stuck to your stick then in your original post . ….. because that implies the play we are both thinking of … especially the word stuck
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Mikey J. Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:50 pm
@phil sykes, You timing is impeccable. Down right amazing. Enough then, before we get in trouble.
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Kings are starting to get on a roll keep it up boys
GO KINGS GO
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1968 what are u talking about . i remember that game and dont even have to hit youtube to watch it again ……. all dustin brown did was gather a loosepuck behind the net and then throw it off lundquist as a bank shot ……. nhl players have been using that bank it off the goalie shot from behind the goalline for decades …… nothing special about that goal ….. stu grimson could have scored one just like it ….. and might have as far as either one of us know …. that goal was just a lucky bank shot ….. not lucky in the sense that , yes he meant to do it …. but lucky because he actually got the bounce he was looking for
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Duncanz Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 12:10 am
@phil sykes, keaton e > grim reaper (…. dude)
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Mikey J. Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 12:29 am
@Duncanz, Yeah man, lyrics must be a thing just for females lol, great game today
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Duncanz Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 12:45 am
@Mikey J., Ha Ha
Yessir indeed, had the pleasure of attending thanks to the @Jeff_R ticket machine.
Great day out with @Michael J. & @Bubbles J. .
Mikey J. Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 12:51 am
@Mikey J., Awesome, I was just glad to see it on T.V. I bet Staples was rockin’, warmed my heart, like KC said the other day.
Has anybody noticed how well Brayden Schenn is playing in Philly? Man did we get hosed. He would look pretty good right now in a Kings uniform. He currently has 17 points (6 goals, 11 assists) which would make him the leading scorer on the Kings.
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LA_1968 Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 12:36 am
@tomb, Yeah, Schenn and Simmonds on top line with Giroux. Pretty amazing. I’ll take the cup(s). Richards is one of my favorite players. Simmonds was hot and cold in my book on the Kings. He’s better now in his constant net front role.
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Kyle Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 5:30 am
@tomb, Also please don’t overlook the fact he is playing in the East. Granted he is a very good player, but the softer play in that conference makes it easier to put up numbers. Oh, and we have that shiny thing and a banner in the rafters. Wish we could have kept him but I hardly think we got hosed in the transaction.
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Lake Forest Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:47 am
@tomb, different team different system
Our system = cup
Flyers system= lots of scoring and being scored on a lot.
How can anyone say we got hosed when that trade happened the year we won the cup?
…….crazy talk. Do you not remember 7 months ago?
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no mars . he banked it off lundquist shoulder …………. jim fox momentarily dosent know what hes talking about ……. they cut the video while foxy was making a fool of himself .. im sure foxy realized moments later it was a bank shot ………. but regardless …….. that play was nothing special …… nhlers do that simple all the time
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phil sykes Reply:
February 23rd, 2013 at 11:54 pm
@phil sykes, simple play*
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The “reply” button has a purpose. It creates or extends a thread.
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LA_1968 Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 12:03 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, I swear I just used it and it ended up separate. I thought it was Phil Sykes. What a mess.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 12:12 am
@LA_1968, Must be a bug in the software…
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Mikey J. Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 12:03 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, don’t f_ck with me
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 12:07 am
@Mikey J., WAT
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 12:08 am
@Mikey J., Show me where I f_cked with you…I don’t even know who you are…haven’t addressed a single message of yours that I’m aware of.
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Mikey J. Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 12:15 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Just reciting the lyric, your gold.
Duncanz Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 12:17 am
@What’s the Kenneth, frequency?, dude … take it easy peeps …. i get the feeling it was a parody …. no biggie
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 12:18 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Oh. Thought maybe it had something to do with something else going on. Funny thing is I don’t really know the lyrics of the song. I use this because of the goofy story about Dan Rather, on which I understand the song is based.
Duncanz Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 12:23 am
not up to speed – eh, @Mikey
@phil sykes, He lifted that puck in hurry from tight quarters. Stu Grimson? Naah. Phil Syikes maybe. If you knew the goal then why didn’t you say so from the start? I said 2 years ago at NYR right from the start.
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phil sykes Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 12:07 am
@LA_1968, because u mistakenly said the word stuck ………. which made me think …. “”well then it cant be the goal im thinking of where he tied it late with the bank shot ….. cuz he said stuck and by the ear . as if it was the college play …….. so thats why i didnt say i immediately remembered the play because i thought u were talking about a different one ….. or now wasnt sure …. so i watched the video – and yeah , it was the play i was thinking of after all – nothing special about that bank shot play
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LA_1968 Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 12:31 am
@phil sykes, FYI, I just wanted to bring up that goal. I didn’t mean to disagree with your post on DB’s improvement after the trade deadline. Not my intention. That goal was sweet. I hadn’t seen it in years. Not about the bank shot. It was quick, retrieve with back hand, forehand lift, roof. Tight quarters, goaling coming accross, time running out etc. I think you calling it “not special” is a mistake too. Hehe
Besides, 26 goals a season for 5 years doesn’t lend to having bad hands. Can we just agree to disagree then?
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phil sykes Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 1:10 am
@LA_1968, yes , first of all . youve got frequency kenneth who has been a dustin brown apologist for years …. whenever i make a critque of him or anyone in this kings organization , the guy feels the need to jump down my throat – as if to say or imply that i am not a true kings fan or that my opinions are idiotic
first of all , they are opinions , and dosent seem to understand that concept
so back to u 1968 .. thank you for realizeing that my original post was meant as an extreme compliment to dustin brown …… something frequency fails to realize …. all he sees is the words “bad hands” or “below average” and he wants vengence – because how dare someone question anybody who has ever pulled on a kings sweater …. he fails to realize its my opinion …. but seems to think he can change my opinion – because after all , im way more intelligent than this guy phil sykes
so anyways 1968 …. yes we are great kings fans me and you , and we go way back obviously …….. and thats exactly how u disagree with someone – the way u just did
just say we agree to disagree and thats that ……… i think before the deadline his whole career he had bad hands – but you dont ………… and thats perfectly fine – agree to disagree
u thought the bank shot play was special – but i dont ….. and thats perfectly fine – agree to disagree
we both have our opinions and thats that – we drop it
but this frequency kenneth guy just dosent get it
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 10:57 am
@phil sykes, Chill!
@linny ……… oh my god linny …… yur not going to turn stat boy on me are you ………. i could care less about stats …… tell me , hows drew doughtys quarterback rating ? … is it better than manning or bradys ? …….. ………. where in my post was i talking abut dustin brown stats …. i could care less what his stats are .. i was giving my opinion of his offensive ability before the deadline ….. not his stats …… about his ability to catch passes cleanly etc……..
and as far as judgement call on quicks stick … u let that play go and just let toronto handle the goal or no goal reviews – exactly the way it is set up now …… its obvious thats what my premise was ………….. if u and hockeynerd want to pick apart the whole point of my argument simply because i mistakenly or maybe not mistakenly used the word judgement , you shuld really do better things with your time ….. its obvious what my stance was on the whole thing so quit nitpicking
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phil sykes Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 3:08 am
@phil sykes, unbelievable u calling my opinion wrong …… unbelievable …. i wasnt stating something factual like stats … i never talk about stats …………. just unbelievable you could misread a post so badly , and then chastise me for something i didnt even say …….. unbelievable ………………. i was talking about his predeadline fumbling , bumbling , bobbling nature when it came to catching passes cleanly or shooting one timers without fanning so much ……………………. stats ……. what the hell does stats have to do with that predeadline opinion i had of him ? ………….. jesus
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linny Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 4:44 am
@phil sykes, well that’s just pure “road apples” Phil. The hole keeps getting deeper n deeper n you’re the one with shovel. YU need to re-read your post about Brown. You keep saying he’s “always” been this, “always” been that n therefore in your “opinion” always below average as far as you’re concerned, until just recently….when all of a sudden he’s no longer a “tumbler/bumbler”! Lucky for the Kings and fans hee FINALLY became a finesse player, in your “opinion”, of course. ‘Everbody’s out of step but Johnny’s!
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phil sykes Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 4:40 pm
@linny, yes , in my opinion , idiot , exactly !!!! ……. and yur telling me my opinion was wrong , dumbass !!!! ……… lol , its an opinion
duncanz . u there buddy ….. jesus dude …………. theres like no difference between 5th and 14th place ……………………………….. everybody is somewhere at or between 2 over and 1 under ……….. thats 10 teams …….. holy bejesus ……. if anybody thinks calgary or colorado or edmonton are out of it ……. well , they are not ……. its basically a ten team tie pretty much right now ……. my goodness
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phil sykes Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 2:49 am
@phil sykes, and an 11th team – st louis is only 2 nothes above at 4 over
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phil sykes Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 2:50 am
@phil sykes, notches*
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@PhilSykes…so Phil…after u read my comments above re: your opinion about Brown n the blown call by the ref re: the interference penalty that should have been called for moving JQ’s stick, please read the following:
As to your qsuestion about why I continue to post here after criticizing the site in general, (which by the way, I realize is a polite way of saying ‘if you don’t like it here u can leave’, please note…
I am still here because there r still some people around with whom one can engage in some great debate about many issues related to hockey, such as general strategy, pp n pk issues, thoughts about why certain players r under (or over) performing, line combo’s, etc…
Also there r several people still here who know quite a bit about the minor league affiliate and the king’s payroll. I generally don’t have much time to analyze the payroll situation so I defer to those who do n appreciate their work.
Finally I think I’d like to stick around in case someone, such as yourself, makes a statement about statistics being meaningless n uses that to state an “opinon” that Gretzky was only an average hockey player, I have the opportunity to tear that opinion into confetti using stats or anything else at my disposal. Furthermore, I and anybody else here, even u I surmise, use our time as we wish, not based on your “opinions”.
Finally, if for nothing else I like to stick around n c what people such as yourself r saying. Because if u really feel that stats r irrelevant, n use that comment to state “your opinion” that Gretzky was an ver-rated player
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linny Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 4:10 am
@linny, obviously, the last paragraph was redundant and an obvious mistake
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@PhilSykes…wow Phil, you’re really going at it tonight with a few peep’s here. You seem to b trying to educate several of us on a variety of subjects. The problem with that is that u don’t take any time to educate yourself.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 11:01 am
@linny, …I guess the ban-hammer got lost…
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linny Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 12:47 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, LOL…well then the rest of the ‘insider’s’ have to use the back-up…”Maxwell’s Silver…’
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@philSykes,
I enjoy having you around, buddy. I like when people mix it up and are not trolling.
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In other news:
Toffoli gets yet another goal and now has 26 goals in 50 games with a team best plus 17 rating. Kozun and Yellow Horn continue to rack up the points together despite there smallish size. In just 7 games since joining Manchester and playing with Kozun Yellow Horn has 8 points and a plus 5 rating.
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KingCharles of SaltLake Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:24 am
I watched yellow horn play here vs our salt lake team dude is good @KC23,
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Bonvivant Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:58 am
@KC23, I do not think, with the system we play now and the identity that the Kings have established as a big, bruising skilled, wear you down team, that Yellowhorn and Kozun will see much playing time in the show. I acknowledge that there are great skilled, small players who have done well and are doing well but I don’t think that is the identity of this team.
Pearson seems like a much better fit for this team ala King, Nolan.
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KC23 Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:23 am
@Bonvivant, I agree 100%.
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Stop it children
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Now that all the childern have gone to bed, maybe we can gloat in our win yesterday. Kings look like they are about to go on a winning streak. 3 and counting
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KC23 Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:09 am
@KingCharles of SaltLake, Ducks will be a good test. Clearly playing better than the Kings early on, but we’ll see. We will be able to hide Muzzin and DD2 a little better having last change. Muzzin, DD2 and Martinez were all brutal that game. Doughty and Scudes also didn’t look good. I’m expecting to see Quick in net.
I actually prefer Hammond level of moderation which occationally left me wondering where my post went, then seemingly endless streams of sniping about nothing.
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KingMe20 Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:34 am
@KC23,
Agreed on those points, though that first Ducks game looks like a throwaway game now. We just have to accept that no one came ready to play that one.
On moderation, yeah, I miss that too. We could definitely use some of that around here. +1000
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trytodethroneus Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:26 am
@KingMe20,
The dux game was definitely a gimme to them.
Look at bonino’s night–4 pts that game. Talk about a fluke
He has 4 pts in the other 14 games they played.
He’s the only forward on the team that’s a minus (-5)
I believe that colorado will beat them tonight, because of all the extra space
and time they will have that the KINGS took away from them yesterday.
I didn’t read every post here, but did anybody else have no crowd or ice noise on NHL network for the first several minutes of the Avalanche game? It was awesome finally getting Bob & Jim on a national broadcast, even if it was NHL network. Regardless, for the first time this season the Kings looked like the playoff team of last year. Granted the Avalanche are struggling, but great momentum going in against the waterfowl. I loved the energy picking up losse pucks and the Kings seemed to have someone at the right place & time over and over. GKG!!!
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 11:02 am
@Pili, It seems the Avs broadcast, which I had to watch to see the game, had the field mics over the ice muted.
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Carter is a stud.
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