On whether yesterday’s game continued the progress of the past week:
“At times. We all agree we did some things very, very well. I also think as a group we understand we kind of exposed ourselves a couple times [with] some plays we know we need to make. [We] spent a little more time in our own zone than we needed to. Some of our offensive zone time could have been a little bit more on the interior. We [haven’t been] drawing a lot of penalties lately, and we think that’s one of the issues here.”
On whether a goaltending schedule is drawn up in advance:
“No. Game by game decision. Both guys are playing well. That makes for good decisions.”
On the recent success of the Brown-Kopitar-Williams line:
“I think if you look at it, they got put back together in Edmonton with a clear understanding that they’re a good line. They have all the elements, and they need to buckle down and get together and play together and see each other and make a difference for our hockey club. They’ve done that and started our game very well last night. We need more of it.”
On what has been established and improved since the Detroit game:
“A clear understanding of our identity, how hard we defend, how hard we get after teams. How quick and physical we need to be. That gives us the puck more. I think we are doing a better job with our possessions. The power play has scored some goals, although we haven’t had many opportunities here the last three games. I think just as a whole, the five-man game and our checking game is really kind of what fuels everything going towards the opponent’s net. Nothing more than that.”
On how much the team views the Anaheim game on Monday as redemption:
“It’s a big game for us. Division game. We’ve made some progress here, and we want to make sure we keep taking steps forward. We had Colorado after playing a poor game, and now we’ve got Anaheim after playing them poorly the first time. We’ve got to make sure we’ve got our A-game ready.”
On the importance of opening a home-heavy schedule with a win:
“When you’ve been on the road for a while, you always want to kind of get your feet back under you – the energy and the home crowd and that situation. You’re going to play a lot at home. You’d like to get them all. You can’t get them all without the first one…We got the one we needed last night. We know it’s an important stretch. We’ve been on the road and put ourselves in an OK spot. We’ve got to make sure that spot looks better when we get through this.”
On whether there had been any emphasis on the team’s limited success in day games:
“No. That’s total preparation, total focus. Whether you’re playing three in four, or you’re in three different cities, or you’re at home, or you’re playing at one o’clock, we step on the ice just about every day here at 10 o’clock in the morning. We expect our guys and ourselves to be sharp, so that’s just preparation and focus.”
On how much power play detail is shared between the staff considering they “switch duties around”:
“I think it’s all of ours. Between Darryl and myself and Bernie, that’s probably the lion’s share of it. But we’ve also got Johnny Stevens in there as a defensive guy that is great [in] point and counterpoint situations. We put all our heads together and come up with a real clear game plan and make sure it’s executed.”
On whether he has seen the proposed realignment:
“I have not. I was watching Kings-Avalanche last night for the second time.”
On whether he has become accustomed to living in the area:
“A little bit. I stay close here. I’ve got about two and a half miles home and two and a half miles here and a carpool to downtown. Everything’s cool.”
Interesting that there’s a slight emphasis on not drawing penalties. I just figured that that meant both teams were playing clean.
On a different note, isn’t the proposed realignment constantly changing? And the NHL still has no clue what it wants to do with the Coyotes since they can’t get anyone to buy it
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luc20rules Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 2:42 pm
@Shiny, Hard work in the Offensive Zone wears down the opponent. Zone control and constantly moving to scoring areas will often draw penalties as the opponent gets tired/prevent scoring chances. Staying at top speed is also mentioned often as a way to drwu penalties.
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Go Kings Go!
LA carpool city of the world
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Little late to the party..But before night falls(which can be dangerous around this part of the blog)…….WRT Richards trade. The question should be …would you do that trade TODAY….meaning..you have the cup…but can make the trade NOW ….
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Yellow Horn scores and now has 9 points in 8 games since joining the Monarchs. Pretty impressive.
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neil Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 4:11 pm
@KC23, Thought Yellow Horn was a nickmame for a player….had to look it up…LOL
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Jones does not appear to be NHL material. Kings need to get some goal tender depth soon.
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KingsGRT Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 3:27 pm
@KC23, meanwhile the let zakoff walk because they thought there was more potential in jones and Z is killing it
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Shotongoal Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 3:38 pm
@KingsGRT, they didn’t let him walk he was a UFA his choice to leave AND he’s NOT killing it in the NHL!
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Ravens Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 4:29 pm
@KC23, one word, Gibson
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Shotongoal Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 4:59 pm
@Ravens, one word…..Quick!
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neil Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:28 pm
@Ravens, one word……fender
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Duncanz Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:36 pm
@neil, one word…..Freddy
How about work on not taking DUMB penalties???
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Kings x Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 12:26 pm
@Lake Forest, Davis drewiske
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Kozun mocking some big lug that was basically just sitting on him to contain Kozun. Pretty funny stuff. Basically looked like he was pretening he was a gorilla.
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Watch out: An important stretch–the long winning streak is coming…KGK…
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Lake Forest Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 3:10 pm
@John Shaw, new kings cheer?
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neil Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 3:26 pm
@Lake Forest ..Kings Go Kings ….ana KGK !!!!!!
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My trivial question…who is/was Jill Painter ???? It is connected to the Kings !!!
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jet Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 12:30 am
@neil, Rich’s backup when he did this blog for the DN
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Neil Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 8:41 am
@jet, YES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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October 27th 2006 …What happenened on that date in Kings history !!!! It effected everyone here!!!!
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DesertKing Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 4:16 pm
@neil,
Al Gore invented the internet?
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neil Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 4:37 pm
@DesertKing, No….Cant say it was a good guess…I hate when someone says “That was a good guess”……Because if it was a good guess it wouldve been right…so not a good guess…. You can try again….
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DesertKing Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 4:43 pm
@neil,
Dustin Brown lost a tooth, again?
Neil Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 5:33 pm
@neil, all guesses are in the region….Jill Painter anyone???
Michael J. Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 4:53 pm
@neil,
Juraj Mikus’ contract was extended?
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neil Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 4:54 pm
@Michael J., The above two guesses didnt effect any of us….The date above effected ALL of us !!!!!
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jess Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 5:17 pm
@neil,
Munters patented the perfect cooling system??
luc20rules Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 5:32 pm
@neil, Dan Cloutier’s last night in goal in Kings(NHL)?
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Neil Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 5:35 pm
@luc20rules, You cant google the answer…it wont be there..Here is another clue for you all…Kings insiders for a long time should know this date !!!!
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Michael J. Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 5:50 pm
@Neil,
@Anthonyy went into the cornfield? @poorman went to New York? @Puck73 first appeared? @Done-kins washed up on the American shore?
linny Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:08 pm
@Neil, its got to be the first time a certain insider offerred a negative opiniion about Dustin Brown
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:47 pm
@Neil, haha, the cornfield…there’s plenty of room in the cornfield for a poster or two that’s still around.
Kings x Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 12:27 pm
@Neil, kings missed the playoffs?
DesertKing Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 5:54 pm
@neil,
Rich Hammond amd Jon Rosen were developed as clones from DNA provided by Jill Painter and Stephen Hawkings, leading to the advance creation of the “Insider Experiment” to determine if a hockey blogger could create a website gathering hockey intelligence from fans, passing it to management, and creating a team that not only wins the Stanley Cup but then repeats as the champs? Naw, I saw that in a movie.
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luc20rules Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:45 pm
@DesertKing,
, You forgot and colaborate on the creation of the perfect side of Nachos.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:06 pm
@luc20rules,
Thats a different quadrilateral universe.
phil sykes Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 5:56 pm
@neil, i hope it has nothing to do with this blog . because that is not kings history as u say above neil
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Michael J. Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:07 pm
@neil,
Rob Blake left the franchise as the door hit him in the @$$?
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Neil Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:13 pm
@Michael J., Jill Painter and Rich Hammond debuted the Kings Insider at the Daily News !!!!!! You can go back and read all the old posts!!!! How long have you been connected ???? I am a original from the good old days at the Dailey News ..( which use to be called “The Green Sheet”
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phil sykes Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:36 pm
@Neil, sorry but thats not kings history
DesertKing Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:08 pm
@Neil,
Thats what I said! Well, sort of. Maybe not quite exactly.
Are the Casucks losinf steam already?
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Neil Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 5:42 pm
@DesertKing, Cant beleive that Longo was in the whole game…..
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DesertKing Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 5:49 pm
@Neil,
Really? Wow, what did he do to deserve that? Nail the coach’s wife?
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Avs draw first blood!
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i understand jon rosen dosent believe edmonton , calgary and colorado will be playoff teams …. yes i think most would agree with that … but he kinda appears to be writing them off …………………. but there are 10 teams anywhere from 1 under 500 to 2 games over .. its basically a 10 team tie pretty much ………. absolutely nobody is out of it .. its way to early to think any team is out of it except coloumbus …. i mean if edmonton wins thier next and game and we lose ours ……. we both would be 1 game over … just like that one game and it all changes and we have the same record as the oilers ………… all im saying is its way to early to write off teams like colorado edmonton and calgary …….. way too early – they basically have the same record we do , give or take a game or two …………. and the same as nashville , san jose etc ….. i mean 10 teams all basically bunched togehter …. 11 if u count st louis
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linny Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 5:40 pm
@phil sykes, in response to your “opinion” that I am an ” idiot” please note the ‘Webster’s’ definition: an opinion is a view or judgement not necessarily based on fact or KNOWLEDGE. So…..since u have no knowledge regarding your opinions, they are meaningless and I shall ignore them from this point forward
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phil sykes Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 5:46 pm
@linny, fantastic ….. thank you
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Neil Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 5:40 pm
@phil sykes, Phil…you should know the answer to my above trivial …unless you only read what is replied back to you….
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phil sykes Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 5:45 pm
@Neil, no neil , i couldnt get that one .. robitailles jersey retired is my guess . but its probably wrong
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 5:58 pm
@phil sykes, Didn’t look to me like he “wrote off’ anyone. He offered perspective in the form of a backdrop for the Kings’ last three wins–that wins are wins, but people shouldn’t get carried away with them as though they were wins against teams who are looking like playoff teams.
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phil sykes Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:07 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, myself and linny have reached an agreement to ignore each other as i think hes mentally challenged , and he thinks the same of me
please also honor this agreement since we also share these same views of each other
goodbye
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:10 pm
@phil sykes, It would be an agreement if I agreed. You’re basically saying I should agree to watch you pollute the blog without responding.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:11 pm
@phil sykes, To be clear, I respond as I please, in response to whatever I please. Don’t want that to happen? Don’t post. Translation: Eat me.
phil sykes Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:15 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, i was asking u to please honor the agreement myself and linny reached
i had no way of knowing if you would agree or not , idiot
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:21 pm
@phil sykes, The persistent name calling IS a violation of the TOS.
jess Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:59 pm
@Banned Twice,
Making friends again I see.
For the record, Kenneth is old family on this blog. Probably a bad idea, but you seem to have lots of those.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:15 pm
@Jess,
The Daffy Ducks are down 2 zip to the Av’s.
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KC23 Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 5:38 pm
@King Alex, Ducks sleep walking through this game. Flat as flat can be. Make no mistake they won’t be tomorrow night.
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phil sykes Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 5:41 pm
@KC23, colorado not nearly as bad a team as rosen was making them out to be …. yes they played poorly yesterday ………….. but they have a good goalie and are capable of getting very hot …. just like they did at the end of last season . so it dosent surprise me at all that they are beating the ducks , especially after such a poor outing yesterday .. you knkow there are pissed and want to bounce back … plus landescog is back …… so they are pretty jacked up for putting together a run …….. it dosent mean they will , im just saying they arent as bad a team as rosen would have u to believe
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KC23 Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:30 pm
@phil sykes, So much for that theory.
luc20rules Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 5:43 pm
@King Alex, Lets hope Giguere looks at this as a revenge game and frustrates the Ducks. Then the Kings do the same with a strong forecheck and the Ducks parade to the penalty box.
Hiller looks rusty. Guessing we face Fasth. It will be the LA Kings quest to show the rest of the NHL the hole in Fasth’s game making him a less than average Goalie. What I have noticed is he is not a big goalie so he plays too far out of the crease to cut down shooting angles. Onetimers of cross slot passes, and even missing wide then crashing the net should cause him problems.
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phil sykes Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 5:47 pm
@luc20rules, oh no wonder , hillers in goal …….. that explains alot of it .. hiller is junk compared to fasth
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phil sykes Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 5:53 pm
@luc20rules, he looks pretty big to me …… big enough ……. i dont know his exact size ……. but he definately dosent look small in there – fasth
the dude is real good
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jess Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:02 pm
@luc20rules,
Me thinks JQ will be excited for the challenge to beat Fasth.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:17 pm
@jess, I’m thinking he won’t sleep through the game.
The Eastern Conference, its a 6-5 league…
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jess Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 5:58 pm
@Michael J.,
Yeah I think once again it will be a team from the west that takes the cup. A good part of WC teams have decent goaltending and take care of their own end. EC teams play Basket-Hockey!!
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Kenny44 Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:24 pm
@jess,
All things being equal, WC is the much better conference. BUT, the travel over the compressed schedule and the fact that the West champ has to grind through 3 series in the better conference means that all things won’t be equal, necessarily. Like 93, the Habs strolled into the Finals fresh.
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jess Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:47 pm
@Kenny44, Good point.
Gotta love that sorry circa-1990 scoreboard at the Ponda Centre
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There is a official ducks watch party at the Buffalo Wild Wings in lake forest, anyone want to join me?
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Lake Forest Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:04 pm
@Lake Forest, tomorrow I mean
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jess Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:11 pm
@Lake Forest,
Hang out with ducks fans?
Can I bring a couple sets of channel locks to start twisting my molers with?
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Lake Forest Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:21 pm
@jess, well I mean they would be there, but I wouldn’t necessarily be hanging out with them….
jess Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:25 pm
@LakeForest,
Michael J. Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:39 pm
@jess,
LOL
Latest Proposal:
Eastern proposal
-Conference 1
Carolina
Columbus
New Jersey
New York Islanders
New York Rangers
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Washington
-Conference 2
Boston
Buffalo
Detroit
Florida
Montreal
Ottawa
Tampa Bay
Toronto
Western proposal
-Conference 3
Chicago
Colorado
Dallas
Minnesota
Nashville
St. Louis
Winnipeg
-Conference 4
Anaheim
Calgary
Edmonton
Los Angeles
Phoenix
San Jose
Vancouver
Whatever they do I look forward to them playing in every building, every year. That way not so much hopscotching.
I can’t see how they’d workout a wildcard for the East. I mean having 2 extra teams doesn’t warrant an extra playoff spot equal to the top 4 of the West.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:19 pm
@LA_1968, It’s horrific…”Conference 4″ reminds me of the old Smythe with a bunch of southwestern teams added. It looks to me like “Conference 3″ and “Conference 4″ could be divvied up to provide a Southwest and Northwest locality. Apparently the people in the central and eastern time zones like them this way because their games will be closer to the same time of day within the conference. Maybe they should just have everyone play everyone three times and be done with it.
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LA_1968 Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:23 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Yes, looks pretty bland for Conference 4. Didn’t we have Winnipeg in our division too back then? This is all about time zones for Detroit and Dallas.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:38 pm
@LA_1968, Yeah, Winnipeg. I think that’s where Selanne was a rookie. Couldn’t believe his speed. Anyway, does seem to be all about the time zones..
luc20rules Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:25 pm
@LA_1968, I agree with how the west is grouped, but the east is a bit puzzling to me. Car, Clm, & Wash should move to C2 and 3 Canadian teams to C1. That would balance it more Geographically anyway, and probably maintain more of the rivals in the same Div/Conf. This also may mean that expansion to KC & Sea is not far off, but could also mean a 2 team contraction is possible as well.
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King John Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:44 pm
@luc20rules,
The reason for the C1 grouping is that they want to keep the Mid-Atlantic teams together, plus Pittsburgh wants to stay with Philly, and Washington wants to be with those two. Columbus wants to be in the East and they are close to Pittsburgh.
As for C2, the Northeast division wants to stay together, and Detroit wants to join them. They need two more teams, so they get the Florida teams so as to not break up any of the Mid-Atlantic grouping.
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LA_1968 Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:10 pm
Here’s a map that I put together. Hopefully no mistakes:
http://goo.gl/maps/usY05
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King John Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:56 pm
@LA_1968, You got it right, although one of the NY area teams is hidden.
The two Western conferences now would have room to add Seattle in the Pacific and Milwaukee or Kansas City or Houston in the Central. This assumes that Phoenix stays put.
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Kenny44 Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 11:30 pm
@King John,
Add? No way! We need contraction dammit! I want better hockey.
KC23 Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:34 pm
@LA_1968, That gives the Conference 1 an absurd travel advantage over all the others … nothing new there though, they’ve enjoyed it for years and years.
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LA_1968 Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 10:16 pm
@KC23, It looks to me like they would have some overlap in the eastern conferences no matter what they did if they want to respect most of the rivalries. My hunch is that we’ll hear that putting Miami and Tampa in with the northeast teams is that it will give them a break from the cold.
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Yeah, it’s looking like the Ducks might be a bit “angry” tomorrow night. There’s a lot of game left, though.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:22 pm
Maybe not.
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linny Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:37 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, sorry to digress but your responses to PS were hilarious. And I guess in his opinion the rules do not apply to him….of course its only his opinion
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:43 pm
@linny,
Hmph, well…I read an opinion, and agree or disagree, or think of something interesting, I just might comment. I don’t give a crap who the hell made the comment. I don’t know why someone would post and ask people to ignore it. It is what it is. I’ll make a fair effort to honor the TOS, and I hope everyone else will. I even try to be nice–at least up until it’s obvious their’s deliberate hostility.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:51 pm
@linny, “their’s” should be “there’s” (no, I don’t know what that was about)
kissmyblarneystones Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:24 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?
I’m sorry I ever mentioned it.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 10:08 pm
@kissmyblarneystones, ?
Avs better realize they have a total gift with hiller in net and keep the foot on the gas.
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luc20rules Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:27 pm
@jess, It looks like they did, but crashed into a telephone pole. Just means the Kings will have to play that much harder to win, but I think this time around they are far more upto it than 2 weeks ago.
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jess Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:30 pm
@luc20rules,
No doubt.
Yeah the second we slouch on the forecheck and try to protect a 1 or 2 goal lead, ducks are one of those teams who can tie it up better than any other team in the nhl IMO.
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Mikey J. Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:34 pm
@jess, I’m sure its no accident Brodeur wants Faast in the net against us. Hiller has been somewhat suspect since his head injury.
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jess Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:36 pm
@Mikey J.,
And I’m sure Quick is just the man for the job to hand fasth a loss.
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Mikey J. Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:39 pm
@jess, The showdown, old west style.
jess Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:40 pm
@Mikey J.,
“The Quick and the Fasth”
Michael J. Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:44 pm
@Mikey J.,
Fasth vs. Quick?
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jess Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:46 pm
@Michael J.,
It will be a headline somewhere to be sure.
Mikey J. Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:47 pm
@Michael J., I don’t think DS will start Bernier tomorrow, so yeah.
jess Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:49 pm
@Michael J.,
I think Bernier will start against the preds or the blues. JQ will probably start against Detroit too, but it might be interesting to start Bernier for that one.
For a close look at practice, here’s my video report from earlier today: http://kingsnewsdaily.com/practice-report-for-sunday-february-24th/
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Iam asking for a night of mature blogging…..peace!!!
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Lake Forest Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:57 pm
@neil, ………what do you mean……..I mean you know………
That’s what I said I know………………..everything…………
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jess Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:00 pm
@Lake Forest, ROFL
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:11 pm
@Lake Forest, I think you’ve jammed my pattern recognition filter….
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LA_1968 Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 10:34 pm
@Lake Forest, Hrmmm. I think I am glad I didn’t go back to last night’s thread.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 6:59 pm
@neil, that might be the funniest thing you’ve ever said.
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neil Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:10 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), thanks paul!!!! Btw .really enjoying your site!!!
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DesertKing Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:12 pm
@neil,
If we all just ignore it, it will go away. Kind of like Steve Avery.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 10:26 pm
@DesertKing, Steve Avery?
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Duncanz Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 10:42 pm
@What’s the Kenneth frequency?, Does he mean Steve Harvey?!?
Well I tried to get my jersey signed by Carts,VMFV and Gags today at a player appearance in Seal Beach,no deal, it only lasted one hour and there were too many people.
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jess Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:01 pm
@LVKINGS88, that’s a drag.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:14 pm
@LVKINGS88,
Hopefully you at least got some tortilla chips
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KC23 Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:37 pm
@LVKINGS88, Yeah, I never go to those things anymore. The fans get dealt with like cattle and often come up with zero.
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LA_1968 Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 10:38 pm
@LVKINGS88, Sorry to hear that too man. I tried a week ago and missed him by 5 minutes. People waiting said he signed everything.
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Did anybody see Chara’s goal today. He looked like a combination of P.Kane and Malkin at 7 feet tall.
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kissmyblarneystones Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:20 pm
@Mikey J.,
Except without speed or grace.
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Kings x Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 12:30 pm
@kissmyblarneystones, or a mullett
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Duncanz Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 9:51 pm
@Mikey J., Yeah, I was trying to think of a good comparison … Jeff Carter & Mike Richards? I dunno.
Anyway, it was a fantastic play and surely a goal of the week candidate.
I’ve no doubt DD was watching so expect something equally audacious from him out there before too long!
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Dang
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Oh no, working on another three pointer…
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:12 pm
@jess, Well, there’s still time for a fight to the death and a regulation win, but yeah….
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jess Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:14 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?,
Avs tried to sit on a one goal lead and it doesn’t work that way with the ducks.
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Mikey J. Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:16 pm
@jess, Yeah, Sucks have been getting a lot of equalizers and winning in the shootout.
Lake Forest Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:20 pm
@jess, lets try to remember that tomorrow
No mercy Johnny
Put ‘em in a body bag
Take the knee
Mikey J. Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:20 pm
@jess, Lol typo, I didn’t mean to say that actually. but I guess it worked out.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:21 pm
@jess, Good point! The Kings finally seem to have learned (they lapsed in the first game against the Avs) how to keep the puck in the offensive zone, especially when leading. it’s got to be frustrating for a team that’s behind not even to be able to record any time in the offensive zone. I think that, as much as anything, is why they play so well with a lead. Teams wear down throughout the course of the game, playing them, and if you’ve got to put in your best game in the third, you might be in trouble.
jess Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:21 pm
@Mikey J.,
Seriously it seems to be a part of the ducks business plan. They almost hope you get a goal up and then try to protect it going into the 3rd.
That’s why the Kings will have to roll that forecheck harder then ever for a full 60 tomorrow.
jess Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:27 pm
@LakeForest,
Yeah I think JQ loves a challenge like beating fasth.
Mikey J. Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:27 pm
@jess, Last game I recall the PK for us was the the real back breaker. In yesterday’s game, despite the 4 on 3 goal, our PK looked pretty good so that might be a step in the right direction. The fore check certainly needs to wear them down.
jess Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:33 pm
@Mikey J.,
And opening the game with the kind of energy to keep the pressure in their zone starts with our Team Captain, Dustin Brown. He comes out and starts taking the body, everyone gets a lift from that.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:26 pm
@jess, You called it!
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jess Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:28 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?,
ha thanks, but wasn’t that hard. It’s been a pattern.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:36 pm
@jess, fini
Gets laugh with 6 goals leads sucks? Interesting
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:31 pm
@Lake Forest, I can’t believe they dropped the puck with him on one knee. Dude, this isn’t football! Why are there cheaters in our division??
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So do we want the Ducks to win and be confident coming into tomorrow’s game or lose and have a chip coming into tomorrow’s game?
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Michael J. Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:38 pm
@soo-do-nihm,
There’s your answer
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luc20rules Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:42 pm
@soo-do-nihm, Lose even if they get a point for OT. Hope for a SO the extra mins will wear on them and the Kings can forecheck them into dust. If the Kings continue to play the strong forecheck they have for the last 5 games I like their chances. I will concede that the Kings are a better playoff team then regular season team as a best of 7 series better allows the Kings to impose physical dominates/exaust their opponent than a single game. One thing I am particularly pleased with is that they won yesterday in a 1 pm start. I just remember all the games the Kings were not prepared to play early starts over the last few years. I think the play yesterday shows the higher level of focus and determination that we saw in last years Stanley Cup Championship Run.
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This is par for the course…
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And… Action…
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Lets end their streak tomorrow
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Quacks win in ot. We will beat them tomorrow.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:38 pm
@King Alex, Got ‘em right where we want ‘em.
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King Alex Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:40 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, you know it! I ain’t afraid of no Duck!
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OK so Ducks will be coming in confident tomorrow. Early game means that the puck drop in 24 hours won’t be a deal to them even with the game going into OT.
I just hope the Kings come out tomorrow with a major chip on their shoulders and look for redemption (or as I like to call it, vengeance) against the team that embarrassed the crap out of them early in the season.
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Did he just describe the ducks as the best team in the league?
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:54 pm
@Lake Forest, That sounds like something a Ducks announcer would do. I turned the tv off immediately following the Avs’ loss. I knew when the Ducks got the OT PP the Avs were done.
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Lake Forest Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:55 pm
@soo-do-nihm, yeah I’m putting myself thru this crap to hear their opinion on the game tomorrow
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Lake Forest Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:06 pm
@Lake Forest, hayturd acknowledged Mitchell and Greene having an effect.
jess Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:08 pm
@Lake Forest,
Same here. And trust me, I have both pairs of pliers out with plenty of cotton balls.
soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:21 pm
@Lake Forest, You’re far braver than I am. I can’t stand those guys. They’re so freaking smug
To anyone who knows,
I’m heading up to LA tomorrow to catch the next couple of home games. I would like to pop my head into the Toyota Center to catch the boys in practice. Can anyone show up unannounced on any of the days they practice or do arrangements need to be made ahead of time?
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jess Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:15 pm
@kissmyblarneystones,
You should be able to walk right in, it’s open to the public.
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kissmyblarneystones Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:19 pm
@Jess.
Cool. Thanks very much.
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jess Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 9:10 pm
@kissmyblarneystones, welcome
soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:22 pm
@kissmyblarneystones, There might be a fee or something to walk in and see the practice. Mayors Manor always posts that if you wear a MM you can get in for free. But I don’t know for sure because I’ve never been.
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KC23 Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:41 pm
@soo-do-nihm, Nah, its always free. To my knowledge there has never ever been a fee even once.
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:57 pm
@KC23, Huh. Then I wonder why he posts that. Maybe so you’ll buy his merch?
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 10:12 pm
@KC23, Well, you DO get in free, right?
kissmyblarneystones Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 9:05 pm
@soo-do-nihm,
Thanks Boys.
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LA_1968 Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 10:43 pm
@kissmyblarneystones, Have fun man.
Not too worried about the Sucks tomorow night. If that was the best they could do with 5 days rest against a team on the road on a the back end of a back-to-back after getting whooped by the Kings the night before, then I like our chances. Ducks suck, Kings RULE, GKG-AGAIN!!
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:30 pm
@DesertKing, +2
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:32 pm
@DesertKing, You’ve got a good point. If the best they could do with a team rallying on a back-to-back after getting whooped the night before and they had 5 days rest, boy they must’ve been super rusty. Ok, Kings, time to roast some Duck tomorrow night. You’ll be at home so you should have the home advantage (though the Ponda Center sounded a lot like Staples LOL) – take advantage of the crowd rooting for you and ROAST THOSE DUCKS! WOOO!
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:33 pm
@soo-do-nihm, not sure why I put Wooo… I must be losing it
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jess Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:38 pm
@DesertKing,
Like.
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KC23 Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:42 pm
@DesertKing, I’m way worried about the Ducks tomorrow. After a 5 day rest that game was nothing more than a good practise for them. They’ll be at the top of their game.
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:46 pm
@KC23, They should’ve had the game in the bag early in the first period, if not then the second period for sure. They should’ve come out fighting in the third and won the game in reg. Instead, they let the game go to OT and got LUCKY that the Avs pulled a dumbass move and got a penalty called. After 5 days of rest they should’ve been way better. I just hope they’re tired tomorrow and the Kings come out with a chip on their shoulders and play like they mean it to hurt.
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KC23 Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 9:01 pm
@soo-do-nihm, Not uncommon for a team with that much rest to come out flat, especially against a nothing team they don’t fear. Only reason it was close was Hiller stunk. Trust me, the Ducks are in a way different league than Edmonton, Calgary or the Avs.
Tomorrow we’ll see where we really are or aren’t as the case may be. I’m hopeful, but don’t think for a second we got any kind of easy game on deck.
soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 9:14 pm
@KC23, Oh I definitely agree. I don’t think it’s going to be an easy game. I’m almost disappointed that 5 Hole Hiller won’t be starting in net against the Kings tomorrow night but they played their back up goalie so that shows how little confidence they had in the Avs (or rather how MUCH confidence they had in their own game).
kissmyblarneystones Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 9:14 pm
@KC23,
Don’t be worried. The Avs are a crap team, and a 4-3 OT win isn’t exactly painting the Ducks in a good light. Kings are inherently a defense first team, which the Avs most certainly are not. Tomorrow’s score will not be 7-4. Our goalie(s) are back and our defensive corps have settled. I believe we’re looking at a 3-2 win tomorrow.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 9:16 pm
@kissmyblarneystones,
+1
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 10:13 pm
@KC23, They’ll be sore, because they spent all that time sitting around.
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When terrorists are captured abroad, the agency has made a policy change in methods of enhanced interrogation…
Instead of water boarding, they now make the suspect watch Brian Hayward. It usually only takes a few minutes before they confess everything.
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:34 pm
@jess, I like it! Shouldn’t take more than 5 minutes of listening to his droll before they wanna kill themselves just to end it
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DesertKing Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 8:59 pm
@jess,
For the hard cases, they team up Hayturd with Doctor Diarrhea:
Hayturd – If the Ducks score another goal we will win because the Ducks are the best at cutting down angles when they are actually square to the hypotenuse except when they play the Kings which means we will always win. What do you think Doc?
Doctor Diarrhea – I AGREE! They should RIFLE!! thsoe shots and then SHOOT!! the puck but OMG!! I think I am in love with your voice so I will make mine LOUDER!! which will CUT!! through that droning noise so CONFESS!! and tell us everyting you know.
Hayturd – And if you don’t confess we will make you go to every Ducks game while listening to me call the game except I will be speaking in Slovakian Turkish dialect with a Boston accent in order for you to get the full essence of the game.
Prisoner – please, just throw me in an ant hill. it would be less painful
Doctor Diarrhea – NOOOOOOOOOerooooooo….. I think something just popped inside…..
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 9:04 pm
@DesertKing, LMAO!!!
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jess Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 9:08 pm
@DesertKing,
ROFL -ok, that’s awesome
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 9:11 pm
@jess, DesertKing is the winner of the evening
This is totally random, but I was on youtube hunting for Game 1 of the playoffs vs Vancouver and in the excitement of the playoffs, I didn’t realize that Quickie was involved in a fight in the 3rd period. Quickie, who is usually so cool, calm and nonchalant gets in the fight. How random and awesome
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 9:16 pm
@soo-do-nihm, I should specify that the fight was in Game 2
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Hello all!
New to the blog and relatively new to Kings hockey. Yes, I became a fan during the run last year, but more importantly I became a fan of hockey in general. My wife and I are definatley no bandwaggon fans(she being a Kings fan for a loong time. Me, I’ve been the Doyers fan sitting in Chavez ravine for a long time. But, I must say,my wife finally convinced me to finally sit and watch a full hockey game on TV last year. It was Game 1 of last year against the ‘Nucks. And I was hooked. From then on, just watching the play, the whole TEAM play it takes to play Kings hockey, is an experience. From game 1 on I knew, just by watching them play, they were the better team. Not because of goals, or unbelievable goaltending by Quickie, it was the TEAM play by all 4 lines and the D pairing showed thatthis Kings team truly plays as a cohesive unit and, that I think is lacking in the majority of professional sports today. Anyhow, just wanted to introduce myself and say hi to everyone on the blog andsay Jon Rosen, your coverage is excellent. Great blog guys, keep it up! P.S- no worries for tomorrow. The boys will show up against
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JLyons79 Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 9:23 pm
@JLyons79, sorry, really long winded intro there. Anyhow yes the boys will show up tomorrow and get the two points. We have some young D men out there, but their learning, and they have a veteran out there with them. Go Scuds!
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Shiny Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 10:57 am
@JLyons79, welcome to the blog! We have some highly opinionated and passionate fans on here so feel free to join in or not
hope you enjoy your time here on the blog
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@DesertKing,
I think the Quacks played down to the competition level tonight. Their defense was swiss cheese.
I look forward to tomorrow’s game. GKG!!
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 9:50 pm
@Gustavo, Didn’t watch the game but I know it’s Fowler’s first night back from IR. I saw a few highlights and it reminded me of the Kings game vs. CBJ where both teams were just sorta spread out across the ice not really making any aggressive moves one way or another.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 10:03 pm
@Gustavo,
Keep the faith dude! What some are saying about the Sucks (5 days off, playing down to the competition, etc.) they said about us for yesterdays game (1 game back at home, afternoon game, delayed due to Legends night, etc). It will come down to the Kings defense keeping the Sucks on the outside and us getting Carter open in the slot. I also got a feeling that DS will come up with something to find a weakness in Fasth’s game.
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KC23 Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 10:35 pm
@DesertKing, I think th weakness in Fasth’s game will be the 6 days of not playing a game.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 10:42 pm
@KC23,
Good point! DS, I hope you are reading this.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 10:18 pm
@Gustavo, Frankly, I think it’s a tough break for them to have to play back-to-back nights after five days off. I think they’re going to be out of gas in the third. It’s the Kings’ job to make sure it’s even or they’ve got a lead going into the third. If possible, they need to jump on them in the first, knowing that the Ducks’ best shot is doing what they did in the first game–getting a lead early.
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i love how the ducks announcers were saying how phoenix beat calgary ……….yet the flames scored 2 goals in the last minute and a half of regulation to win the game outright …. phoenix 0 points … lol lol lol … love it
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phil sykes Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 10:31 pm
@phil sykes, 2 goals in like 20 seconds or something …….. with only about minute and a half remaining
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phil sykes Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 10:38 pm
@phil sykes, man wish i could have seen that one ….. flames players and fans musta been going nuts
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 10:55 pm
@phil sykes, you probably already saw this, but those who didn’t… http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?intcmpid=nhl-hp-vidchn-highlts I don’t the direct link to the video because NHL is kind like that but if you click on the CGY/PHX game and skip ahead to about 3:50, you’ll see the last 2 goals as the Flames just embarrass the Coyotes and Mike Smith.
phil sykes Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 10:52 pm
@phil sykes, just watched the highlights on nhl.com … lol sweet … recommended viewing
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OT, but I wonder if the Canucks actually bothered to show up to the Detroit game tonight or if they thought, hm, I’ll just take a break tonight, I’m tired?
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Duncanz Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 11:06 pm
@soo-do-nihm, So what happened? Did they not exactly set the place on fire?
(any reference to wanton pyromania in relation to VAN is purely coincidental)
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phil sykes Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 11:08 pm
@Duncanz, where ya been . hitin the brothels or what
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Duncanz Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 11:12 pm
@phil sykes, brothels would be too good for me …… i get less static at lil caesars
soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 11:12 pm
@Duncanz, Canucks? Fire? I’m not sure they’ve EVER set a place on fire LOL. I have no idea what happened to Luongo but the coach must’ve decided to just punish him after the 5th goal he let in. Or maybe the coach just gave up and said, to hell with it boys. Seriously, DS pulled Quick after 2 goals in 5 minutes. Luogno had to suffer 8 goals in 60 minutes LOL. Maybe Schneider wasn’t available tonight. I don’t know why, but I find this endlessly amusing. I’m going to claim it’s due to the late evening and I’m up way too late trolling the boards even though I have to be up in 5 hours and 45 minutes
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Duncanz Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 11:25 pm
@soo-do-nihm, Actually, I believe Luuuu had hit form and recently retaken no. 1 goaltender duties.
This, might revert after tonight, although sight unseen it does sound eerily sinilar to the 1st Kings/Ducks game … but let’s not revisit that one on the happy eve of our glorious ‘vengeance’ !
i hope martinez comes back sooner rather than later …. ellerby needs to hit the pressbox for good
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I hope Ellerby has a long and successful career with the Kings, and Alec Martinez too.
oh woops ……… should ve refreshed
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soo-do-nihm Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 11:15 pm
@Duncanz, I honestly hope he does. I think he’s a talented kid and he’s got good hockey sense. He really can’t get any worse – oh wait, he could, he could be like Muzzin… Nevermind…
(But I do sincerely hope Ellerby has a long career with the Kings)
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phil sykes Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 11:16 pm
@Duncanz, lol ellerby . definately wont be resigned this offseason in my opinion .. once our players are back next year we will still have muzz and drewiske probably as extra … campbell waiting in the wings ………. it seems like sutter is aready tiring of him …….. he actually may never play for the kings again once martinez comes back … it all depends who sutter decieds to sit … muzz is better . but since ellerby has more experience … who knows . maybe hell rotate them and let them both play in and out of the lineup. but he should just play muzzin …. but we will see ….. sutter is tiring of ellerbys act i think so maybe he agrees with me and once marty comes back hell be like …okay time to put ellerby out to pasture
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phil sykes Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 11:19 pm
@phil sykes, but yeah might resign him to try and develp him some more since they used a draft pick on him
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JD Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 5:29 am
@phil sykes, remember that time elerby picked up the puck with his stick, behind the net, then flipped it in the top corner….. That was awesome
of course i want ellerby to play well like everybody else , but just hasnt shown me that hes capable of it yet
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Osaka Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 2:40 am
@phil sykes, How many goals have been score when he’s been on the ice since he came here?
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duncanz u keep mentioning lil ceasars . is that a preference of yours …… or you just goofing
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Duncanz Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 11:37 pm
@phil sykes, who me …. goofing? ……. obviamente no me conoces tan bien, carajo ….
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phil sykes Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 11:39 pm
@Duncanz, yea i know you goof alot .. but was just curious if maybe that was your preference since u bring it up alot … i figure yur prolly goofing . but who knows
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Duncanz Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 11:56 pm
@phil sykes, if it s not delivery its got to be di giorno
@KC23, did u go to the game/games n c these guys in person or r u getting a feed? Or r u a scout (talent not “boy”) in case someone thought I was kidding. Good stuff…also saw your discussion with another insider regarding Oozing on another thread n it seemed like u agreed he was maybe too small for DL’s ‘mold’ despite his talent….did I get that right?
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Duncanz Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 11:41 pm
@linny, lol, cursed spellcheck is having it’s way with you like it has exasperated @DK and @HockeyPhone on many an exasperating occasion.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 11:50 pm
occasions anyone? grrrr
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linny Reply:
February 24th, 2013 at 11:45 pm
@linny, talking kozun not “oozing”…(I was prob “snoozing ” which led to the typo)
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regarding the goaltenders luongo , bernier and hiller possibly – who might be moved …….. there really dosent seem to be any bad goaltending around the league anywhere ….. so no demand ……………… i mean maybe toronto …. maybe florida ….. maybe columbus …. maybe tampa ………… ……… but tampa seems committed to lindbaugh …….. florida supposedly has some young stud waiting in the wings …. toronto seems pretty happy with reimer …. bobrovsky is doing fine in columbus ……. so it just dosent seem like there is bad goaltending anywhere really ……….. any other possible teams i ask anyone ?
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Duncanz Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 12:03 am
@phil sykes, i must admit i haven t been following things as closely as i would ve liked for just the recent lil while ……. but last i heard the seals were nt sounding too healthy in the crease area there …… depends if they ve got any bodies we d want of course ……. i know things are nt always so simple as we d like to think
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KC23 Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 7:04 am
@Duncanz, “… but last i heard the seals were nt sounding too healthy in the crease area there …”
Yes, I there might be some white skates available on ebay as I understand it.
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Osaka Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 2:38 am
@phil sykes, This summer there will be a surplus of UFA goalies so it is not a sellers market. You couldn’t get much for Bernier.
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KC23 Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 7:09 am
@phil sykes, Actually, I think the King’s are in need of a decent back up goalie. Bernier is going to go, not much doubt about that. I don’t think he’ll go until after July 1st, but he’s going to go. I’ve seen 5 games of Jones in Manchester and I doubt he’ll ever be an NHL goalie. Our depth at goalie from Manchester down isn’t pretty atm.
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pr0cess Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 8:16 am
@KC23, Berney might want to be delt, But untill we have a good back up that isnt going happen sorry
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Gustavo Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 8:43 am
@KC23,
If he kept himself in playing shape, I’d still like to have Dwayne Roloson backing up Quick.
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Is it safe now? Did the hijacker leave yet?
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Michael J. Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 8:34 am
@DesertKing,
I poked my head out of the shelter and it seems to be all clear.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 8:38 am
@Michael J.,
HALLELUJAH!!
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Neil Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 8:51 am
@DesertKing, enter at your own risk !!!!
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Shotongoal Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 8:57 am
@DesertKing, I can’t believe that person is allowed to continue here, he’s basically called Hammond “Hitler” and he’s called other people idiots. I thought those types of things weren’t allowed? I’m no prude but if someone is going to go the name calling route or puff their chins and/or chests out there, then do it face to face where it can be handled accordingly. But, I will continue to just ignore the posts.
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Shotongoal Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 8:59 am
@DesertKing, BTW will you be at either game this week? We need to run into each other and say hello. Haven’t seen you since the champagne in the parking lot on 06-11-12!
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So, what’s on the docket for today? And, when’s the next game?
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DesertKing Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 8:55 am
@Michael J.,
I heard the Sucks are playing today. I hope they get their tailfeathers kicked in.
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Michael J. Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 9:00 am
@DesertKing,
Man, I should have found you at the game on Saturday. Drinkin and I ended up going at the last minute. We ran into Jeff R, but no other Insiders.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 9:13 am
@Michael J.,
Yep would have been great to meet you guys. We will be at the games on the 9th, 16th and 23rdthe of next month also.
Lake Forest Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 8:56 am
@Michael J., 2 beautiful things can happen today….
Beating the Ducks and Clowe getting suspended.
It’s an euphoric Monday morning
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LA_1968 Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 9:07 am
@Lake Forest, I saw the game live (SJ@CHI) and I think he came off the bench to fight. Did he seriously do that bench thing again? No suspension last time. Why should he worry? Too many on the ice is all? NHL didn’t get it.
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LA_1968 Reply:
February 25th, 2013 at 9:05 am
@Michael J.,
How about a few more hits for my NHL Conference Realignment Map!!!!
http://goo.gl/maps/usY05
Seriously though, I am thinking the Kings, at home, in our rocking building, will have a good night of Duck hunting.
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