On if the chemistry is continuing to develop on the Kopitar line:
“I think Willie [has been better]. I think Brownie’s still got some straight line work to do and make the line a little more where they join the dots a little better. I think Willie did most of the work last night in terms of going to the net and creating everything. Even on the goal that Brown scored, that’s a nice shot. That’s a highlight, right? But the play was made by [Williams] taking a hit to get around Getzlaf.”
On forging the team’s identity:
“Well, we’ve had to rebuild it, right, quite honest? That’s what we’re working on doing.”
On how well he knows Mike Babcock:
“I know him pretty [well]. I know he wants to kick my ass, and I want to kick his.”
On his previous comments on Jake Muzzin earlier this season:
“Well, it was true. If you’re a team or players that are always chasing the other team’s game, you’re either not going to play very much or not at all or in a different league. It’s not that hard to figure out.”
On the aspects Muzzin has improved:
“Getting into the tough areas. Being strong with his stick. Being more competitive in the tough areas. That’s what he did last night.”
On Muzzin continuing to develop his confidence:
“Generally with young players, that’s a big part of it. But it’s a two-way street also, right? It’s very simple: the better you play, the more you play. He’s basically an unproven player. He’s no different than a sixth, seventh, eighth defenseman [or] eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth, fourteenth forwards. It’s strictly based on performance.”
On the heavy schedule approaching:
“Lots of guys banged up. It’s not about last night. It’s about tomorrow night. It’s what we’ll be doing for the next five weeks…Everybody’s the same. Get through it. I mean, it made a difference in the game last night. That team played the night before.”
On whether he can tell if an opposing team has played the night before:
“Absolutely. You can see old guys that aren’t in good enough shape, and you can see young guys that have energy, and you can see – it’s like you guys asked about Jordy – young guys trying to make a little bit of a statement. It’s very simple. You need great goaltending and you need great leadership to get through the schedule this year. If you don’t, if you only have got one of the two, you’re not going to make it, and if you’ve got two, you’ve got a good chance.”
how much does ds loves to let the reporter find the answers to their questions…(?)
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““I know him pretty [well]. I know he wants to kick my ass, and I want to kick his.”
DS… you complete me.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 5:42 pm
@xeropoint, Somehow I don’t think he’s talking about hockey!
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Lead Feet Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 5:56 pm
@xeropoint, Best DS quote of the year!!
Is there actually some history there or are they buddies and he is just goofin?
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LA_1968 Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:24 pm
@xeropoint,
The reporter who asked that was looking for a small nugget and he got the Fort Knox.
Damn I love this guy. Please almighty, don’t let me get used to it.
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gmo Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:43 pm
@xeropoint,
classic Darryl Sutter quote lol…….love this coach
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jess Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:53 pm
@xeropoint, +1
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Mars Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:17 pm
@xeropoint, I would pay to watch DS whoop his ass.
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Kenny44 Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:57 pm
@Mars,
Spaeaking of coach fights I’d like to see, how about the “gritty” young Bob Hartley try to come after DS and get the old Nolan Ryan on Robin Ventura treatment.
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=12745349
Just sayin’
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hi jon, great job thus far… one request: when you do the game recaps for road games, is there any way you could include the attendance? i’ve just been curious how the crowds have been on the road now that we’re the defending champs… keep up the good work.
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King John Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:58 pm
Yup, JON, that would be nice to see, even though most teams are selling out this year. I get curious to see if teams struggling in attendance improve or not. And with the attendance total, would you mind writing (SELL OUT) next to it if it is one. Thanks.
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Neil Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:15 pm
@King John, or maybe a link to where the NHL keeps tract of attendence…
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brian spain Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 9:42 am
@Neil, most newspapers include attendance at the bottom of the box score, with the capacity next to it…A newspaper is a thing a guy used to throw on your driveway and you go out pick it up and read it.
Brion Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 9:59 am
@ddc, http://espn.go.com/nhl/attendance it isn’t a game by game amount but gives you the averages.
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little willie has become “Mr. Catalyst”. He is occuping the D’s eyes.
Confidence starts with the coach. An inflection point for Muzzin’s growth was when Sutter sent over the boards first to start a 4v4 against Edmonton. That faith from the coach gave him confidence. That faith was well rewarded, not only on that shiftm but ever since then. I use to think Sutter would struggle with such a young team, but he has proved me wrong at every turn. Great coaching
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jordan nolan is who he is referring to correct? Obvious question, but want to verify
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jess Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:16 pm
@Lake Forest, you mean jordy right
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DesertKing Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:23 pm
@jess,
I knew it! DS is a Trekkie!
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Kenny44 Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:39 pm
@DesertKing,
If he made the extras wear red jerseys at practice, then you’d have confirmation.
jess Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:47 pm
@DesertKing,
What if he secretly converted TM’s garage into an exact replica of the bridge on the enterprise?
DesertKing Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:53 pm
@DesertKing,
Someone check his car and see if his license plate says “NCC1701″
Goring 19 Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 8:50 pm
@Lake Forest, fascinating.
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“You need great goaltending and you need great leadership to get through the schedule this year. If you don’t, if you only have got one of the two, you’re not going to make it, and if you’ve got two, you’ve got a good chance.”
And if you have none, then you’re the Columbus Blue Jackets who are without their two top D-men, including you-know-who.
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variable Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 5:49 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
this is still very much a defense-first team…and it will probably always be that way until dl departs…(btw…i’m a dl supporter…:))
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Shotongoal Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:00 pm
@variable, absolutely, and in fact the offense starts with the play of the defense. That’s one main reason they struggled early, they were unable to shut down teams in their zone and then transition to offense, the transition game was almost obsolete. That has changed significantly the last couple weeks, and now has this team starting to look like last seasons playoff team.
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jet Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:19 pm
@variable, It is funny, in the 80s all you ever heard was defence wins cups, offence fills the building. We always seem to have a dozen guys who could score, but we never filled the building. Now we play the right way, have a lower goals per game average, yet you can no longer move down to the 5th row behind the goal judge.
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LA_1968 Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:28 pm
@jet, I know man. For forever, decades, we were at the bottom in Goals against average. Since a few years ago I have been so happy to see us in the low 2′s against. You can actually hold your head up.
Michael J. Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:42 pm
@jet,
Yes, I was a frequent member of the third period “upgrade” season ticket plan.
rogiesbackup Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:52 pm
@variable, I HOPE we’re a “defense FIRST team,” it’s easier to get wins with a defensive first mindset then a high octane run and gun style of a hockey game. Although seeing Muzzin and Whiskey going deep and not all that spectacular in the Dzone kinda concerns me.
In DL I trust…in DS, I’m kinda concern.
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Mik3ysfv Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:44 pm
@rogiesbackup, third period hell. $4 student tickets, 10min into the first period, we’d walk down and sit behind Mrs. Beasley in her Mike Murphy jersey just behind the goal judge on the Kings’ home end. We could even find seats next to the goal judge. What an awesome view.
Duncanz Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 8:43 pm
Wasn’t such a bad ‘two-way’ game by Muzzin last night, was it?
Road apples, @rogiesbackbrace!
rogiesbackup Reply:
February 28th, 2013 at 2:34 am
@rogiesbackup, Nah, Duncanz…but I prefer a dman that is really solid and or a stay at home dman since we got doughty, Voynov already as Off dMen.
Two things that will not affect the Kings this season…Gagne being traded…..and what Buttons thinks about the Kings…..
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jess Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:15 pm
@Neil, ain’t that the truth.
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LA_1968 Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:31 pm
@Neil, At the beginning of the season Button apologized for making a mistake about the Kings. I guess he was referring to the Carter deal. He should have apologized for not being able to name 4 players on the Kings or never watching them play and giving an opinion or for being an idiot.
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Gary Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 10:34 am
@LA_1968, Buttons is one of the least-informed guys in the biz. I can enjoy listening to almost all of them. But, he never seems to add anything insightful.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 8:44 pm
@Neil, Simon!
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neil Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 8:46 pm
@Duncanz, says
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Duncanz Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 9:13 pm
kneil
PRMan Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 6:01 am
@Neil, Buttons…Oh, Buttons…silly puppy… OK, I love you, bye bye…
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“Well Brownie still needs some straight line work” (Fix the barn doors) “And Willie’s doin fine” (those horse shoes will hold up another week before they need chang’n) “Jordy’s doing good” (Yhe field needs a plowin) “And Muzzy’s comin along” (Cows need a milk’n) etc..
I tell ya, this guy warms my heart.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:17 pm
@jess, For you, I can tell one Sutterism is worth 1,000 TM “Deer in the headlights” looks…..
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jess Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:19 pm
@HockeyNerd,
He’s great, I could read his quotes for hours. He’s the real deal.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:38 pm
@jess,
Except that since all his quotes are 5 words or less and he only answer 4-5 questions, multiplied by 150 interviews, equals 3,750 words or the equivalnet of about 15 minutes of reading
jess Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:43 pm
@DesertKing,
Who says I only read’em once?
puck73 Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:19 pm
@jess, Now thats entertainment !
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jess Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:44 pm
@puck73, yeah the kind I like, opposite of hollywood.
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KC23 Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:33 pm
@jess, well said jess, DS is music to my ears.
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jess Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:45 pm
@KC23, solid guy. Guess that’s what happens when you grow up with lot’s of family and a strong work ethic eh?
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luc20rules Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:49 pm
@jess, I believe in the distant future Sutter’s Quotes will be the basis of a new worldwide religion. Prophecies will be plucked out of his interviews it will be called “the Daryl Code”, and will sculpt the direction of mankind.
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jess Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:51 pm
@luc20rules, well that’s a step in the right direction
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Duncanz Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 9:17 pm
@luc20rules, Da Viking Code..
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@Neil, I want Button to KEEP opening his mouth. The stupider the things that come out of it are, the better we play. Not claiming he motivates us, just that he’s an idiot.
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puck73 Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:22 pm
@HockeyNerd, You mean, he talks like he has a paper a__hole ?
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Simon got his name on the Cup and now he can retire as a Flyer, similar to Luc winning a Cup with the Chartreuse Flings and then retiring as a King. Simple as that.
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KC23 Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:35 pm
@DesertKing, actually that is a perfect analogy.
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Gustavo Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 9:18 pm
@KC23,
Are you really putting Gagne’s production with the Kings on the same level as Luc’s with the Redwings?????…What are you smoking?
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:44 pm
@DesertKing,
Except that Robitaille was 5 years older than Simon is now, scored 46 goals for the Red Wings and played 2 full seasons for them including the one after the Cup. One played like a hall of famer and earned his keep, the other got his Cup for nothing.
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DesertKing Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:56 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
That’s why he is Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuc!!!!!
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luc20rules Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:01 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), While I won’t say he played as well as Luc during his 2 years as a Red Wing. Gagne had 3 G and 4 A early on and looked like he was an extremely good pickup in the first 5 games of the season. Also the Kings were 10-1-2 when he recorded a point. Considering how close the 8th & 9th seed were his contribution early may have been the margin that got the Kings in the playoffs. I think he will be better suited in the run and gun style in Philly and the rest of the East. I wish him the best of luck.
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rogiesbackup Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:15 pm
@luc20rules, just wish DS gave him a fair shake…..Nobody including Kopi was lighting up the lamp…yet he was the one that was benched! He was bench just after the FIRST GAME!! Almost seemed that he was targeted.
Last season I though Richards was the one that was going to light up the net, not gagne, but, I was pleasantly surprise that gagne was scoring an average goal every other game, that I thought he would’ve had 30 that season. I was surprise especially under the TM regime!
g smith86 Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 8:36 pm
@luc20rules, DS didn’t give him a fair shake?…You keep going back to the other guys not scoring, but the other guys that you mention are some of the best two-way players in the league…if one way isn’t going well for them…they usually are playing well on the other …Gagne was almost invisible playing with the Kings (and I am talking when he was in the game)…I think most have it right in here…he just can’t play the style that this system demands…I wish him well in Philly, but i really think this is what is best for everyone
Duncanz Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 9:53 pm
@Simon Gagne in 881 regular season and playoff games in the NHL is a +139.
This season with Kings in 11 games he was golding firm at a +2.
I’d say that’s a pretty decent two-way player.
Gotta love DS press conferences. He only does them because he has to. His quotes are almost like reading a fortune cookie or haiku poetry. Gagne was worth the pick up at the time but he just does not cut the mustard defensively & his scoring & playmaking abilities were expendable. I fully expect his numbers to improve back in LA East where defense is not stressed in the system.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:25 pm
@King Alex, Kings stress defense, Flyers don’t. How the times have changed since I was younger…..
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King Alex Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:36 pm
@HockeyNerd, it’s like bizarro world!
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rogiesbackup Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:02 pm
@King Alex, to be fair, Gagne wasn’t scoring as were Kopi, brown, williams, richards, doughty, lewis, King, Nolan, stoll. Yet he saw already after the FIRST GAME!!!!
IN DL I trust…In DS I’m concerned!
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rogiesbackup Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:03 pm
@rogiesbackup, Yet he(gagne saw the bench) already…………
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phil sykes Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:12 pm
@rogiesbackup, its simply . if yur not scoring then u need to help the team in other ways …. penner helps with his size …. gagne has really nothing else to bring except his scoring touch , which in this system , would not ever exist for gagne
King Alex Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 9:18 pm
@rogiesbackup, can’t compare dmen to forwards, especially a 7 damn & a rookie.
Duncanz Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 10:00 pm
Cornfield for @King Alex if he doesn’t polish his dog dman language!
King Alex Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:07 pm
@rogiesbackup, IMO DS saw him as a defensive liability, the others you mentioned, not so much.
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rogiesbackup Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:26 pm
@King Alex, How bout Muzzin and Whisky? I think they’re a defensive liability too. Gap control and stick in passing lanes is something that concerns me with these two DEFENSE men.
Gagne was never a defensive forward, but the only way you get that “first goal of the season monkey on your back” off is to play. Simple.
And yes Penner helps(sometimes) with his size, but I didn’t say anything about Penns, in fact he needs to be in line-up.
Yes!!! Columbus looks like they’re going to beat Dallas in regulation.
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KC23 Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:34 pm
@KC23, ah crap, read it wrong, its tied
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Lake Forest Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:23 pm
@KC23, hahaha
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DesertKing Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:36 pm
@KC23,
Watching highlights of games on NHL Network and there are a lot of bad defenses and goalies in the East.
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KC23 Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 8:35 pm
@DesertKing, yeah, we’re getting spoiled. There really are only a few teams that are in the Kings level of play. I’d say, Chicago, Ducks and Boston. I really don’t think we’d have that much trouble with any other teams in the league.
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Robert R Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 8:49 pm
@KC23, Dallas winning in OT doesn’t surprise, but surrendering 4 goals to the Blue Jackets?!
I love it.
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The Human Sieve – Marc Andre Fleury
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Kenny44 Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 8:00 pm
@DesertKing,
To be fair, a good sieve can catch a lot. Fleury is more like a ghost
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Duncanz Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 10:05 pm
@DessertKing, The Daffodil.
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BTW Mitchell is having the same treatment that has made Kobe(Basketball) play like he is 5 years younger….
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I agree that it was the Kings transitional game that mainly accounted for the early season hiccup. As the Kings figured it out you could see their possession stats improve throughout all 4 lines. Chicago is the only team the Kings couldn’t stack up too (nobody can at the moment) but if you take Chicago out of the equation the Kings are 9-4-2 against everyone else.
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jess Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:50 pm
@Dominick,
Another high flying regular season team peaking too early, and prime for being taken out in the 1st round by Detroit. I could be wrong, but this happens every year.
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jet Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:04 pm
@jess, it all depends on the injuries this season. Good year to have a big team and DL and DS know it.
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rogiesbackup Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:05 pm
@jess, Yup, don’t forget the Quacks!!
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rogiesbackup Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:08 pm
@jess, I’m starting to feel the Hawks are coming down to earth…last couple weeks, they’ve won in OT not in regulation says it’s becoming more difficult to win a 60 min game.
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luc20rules Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:07 pm
@Dominick, Detroit slotted as the 8th seed interesting. I know the loss of Lidstrom & Stuart were huge, but somehow doesn’t Det. finish in the top 7? I would slot them around 6, but I could be wrong I have heard they maybe a bubble team making you right on target.
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Robert R Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 8:52 pm
@Dominick, I hope that the Hawks continue to succeed. Then comes a little overconfidence. Then comes the slam.
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Yes, Hickey looks very small for a D-Man.
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 6:56 pm
@Michael J., That’s because he is.
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Kenny44 Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 8:02 pm
@Michael J.,
You’re only saying that because you can’t see him when he’s behind Lubo.
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“simple: the better you play, the more you play,” BUT how do you get better if you don’t play!!!??
Good luck Gagne!!!!!!!
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DesertKing Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:12 pm
@rogiesbackup,
Which tells me Gagne can’t play anymore.
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rogiesbackup Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:18 pm
@DesertKing, Nah…his speed on the forecheck can terrorize the dmen. Question remains, how do you play better if you don’t play??!!
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DesertKing Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:28 pm
@rogiesbackup,
DS and DL developed a team that won the Stanley Cup. That included signing Gagne who played well but was injured with another concussion. Gagne is gone almost all season, but is then brought back to play in 2 SCF finals games and contributes nothing. He has 7 months off and comes back and DS and DL determine that while he is still trying, he does not have the ability to be successful in the Kings system. DS and DL helped Gagne get a Stanley Cup. They put him in even though it was pretty obvious he was not up to it. The last concussion left him unable to play the physical forechecking style that the Kings utilize. By trading him, DL gives him the opportunity to play some games in the shortened season, in a city he loves, in a conference that allows him to play with the least chance of reinjury, and retire honorably. Gagne owes DL and DS big time, and being the class act that he is, I am sure that Gagne is very appreciative of what they have done for him, both at the start and end of his career as a King.
phil sykes Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:30 pm
@rogiesbackup, dude hes a soft player . if yur a soft player than u need to produce . he had more than enough chances and he wasnt …. time to go
rogiesbackup Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:39 pm
@rogiesbackup, Ok…lets leave out the “Gagne” equation here and really concentrate on the question at hand, how do you get better if you don’t get to play or how do get out of a slump if you don’t play??
DesertKing Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:44 pm
@rogiesbackup,
That is a good question, but I have to defer to the ability of DS and DL to evaluate the players during practice and drills, and put the players with the best chance of winning on the ice. This could have actually just been a business decision by DL – at the end of the year he is a UFA and I get nothing if he walks away, but if I trade him now, I can at least get a draft pick. Who knows, but we have to trust in DS and DL.
phil sykes Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:45 pm
@rogiesbackup, the kings just felt he wasnt going to get better at producing considering how little he has played in recent years and getting older – and his declining numbers even before he came to the kings system . hes a one dimensional player … brings nothing but offense . he can play solid defense and is smart . but dosent have the size to warrant staying in the lineup if he dosent produce …….. all the other players in the lineup bring something else if they cant score – gagne does not – its as simple as that
Gustavo Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 9:27 pm
@rogiesbackup, Your question has been answered already. DS gave Gagne more than a fair share of playing time to make it or break it. Gagne broke it, that’s why he’s gone.
In a shortened season it’s ridiculous to expect a coach to play anyone until he gets better. Gagne is not a rookie, he has many years of experience and skills that should have surfaced much earlier than Muzzin, King, Nolan, Lewis, Ellerby and any other young player. No he’s gone. Good riddance. Best wishes in LA East.
rogiesbackup Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:43 pm
@phil sykes “dude” was kopi,williams, brown, richards lighting up the lamp several games ago?? Why weren’t they benched and threaten with being “benched?”
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phil sykes Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:48 pm
@rogiesbackup, they bring other things … see response above . like williams plays well even if he dosent produce stat wise . he alwas creative etccc….. and do i really even need to explain what the other guys bring
phil sykes Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:53 pm
@rogiesbackup, williams is very strong on the puck …. good puck protector etc…. gagne brings none of that
rogiesbackup Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 8:01 pm
@rogiesbackup, I just hope we have more scoring options…..this team surely could use more! Too MANY guys here have scoring DROUGHTS and not just that ONE guy.
Everyone seems confident in Taffoli, but lets not forget he is scoring in the AHL, I certainly hope he can bring it in the NHL.
phil sykes Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 8:09 pm
@rogiesbackup, relax ….. this team will always be offensively challenged . with the new nhl everybody learning how to bottle things up and play great defense and clog things up …. its always going to be hard to score .. and the great goaltending …………… and the kings play an even more defensive system than alot of teams ………
thats just the way the nhl is trending .. its definately the way the kings are trending … you are just gonna have to get used to it … so the kings prefer big tough players who can protect the puck rather than soft players who melt away in this new chokingly defensive league …. the bigger guys and harder guys can fight thru opposing players better
rogiesbackup Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 8:24 pm
@phil sykes good point…I’ve always said and liked the fact that this is a “meat and potatoes,” kind of a team rather then a high octane all offensive gritless team like the nucks and the quacks.
LA_1968 Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 8:33 pm
@DesertKing, Agree 100% with your big post above (7:28 pm). That was sweet.
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neil Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 9:02 pm
@LA_1968, practices
….is when coaches can see what you can or cannot do
The revelation that DL is in talks with Scuderi to keep him on board ties in nicely with Jon’s piece from earlier today. I wrote an article that dug a little deeper into how Rob’s experience may translate to the younger guys and help them establish long careers. It’s an interesting subject and one I have to believe plays a role in Lombardi’s decision.
http://kingsnewsdaily.com/experience-is-seen-not-just-heard/
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jet Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:23 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), hey, paul, the prospects news under the Headlines tab is much appreciated. This is the best site I have found on daily prospect stuff
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Neil Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:28 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), just mentioned this on your blog…a coaching position with the Kings???? Could be part of the next contract…. Would love to see…
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Mars Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 8:00 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Yeah we could use scuds locked up a few more years.
I did a nice short write up on it @KND in response to your article.
I worry about WM’s future as a Kings with the comment DS had in regards to his health, luckily we have a good deep crew right now that is stepping up. That has really reinforeced the fact we need Scuds longer. Greene I am fairly confident will remain healthy upon return.
Under TM Brown never thrived, I think he is the guy who needs the negative reinforcement. The type when challenged will push harder. He is a true workhorse. Maybe that is why I defend him when people badmouth him. By far my fav on the team, ever since I first saw him on the ice. He looked so much smaller early on, but went at everyone hitting like he does now. Tough like scuds too.
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The Philly management reminds me of the Kings’ management during the 1990′s. Only McMaster would have given a conditional 1st or 2nd for Gagne.
The Flyers are 3rd in conference in goals scored, and 3rd or 4th to last in goals against.
Tortarella on right now… only Defcon 1 so far…
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jet Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:43 pm
@Michael J., Giroux needs a Clifford more than SG to keep his tiny frame from getting smashed, but maybe some speed will give him some wiggle room. Id bet against it though. It is tough to rebuild without hitting bottom. Heck, it is even tough to rebuild when you do hit bottom. Ask the Oilers and Islanders.
BTW, how does Mr. T still have a job with all that talent?
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harty Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 12:49 pm
@jet, Giroux is a really good player
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Kenny44 Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 8:04 pm
@Michael J.,
Only DEFCON 1? They must have come up with a new system under the budget sequester
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luc20rules Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 8:18 pm
@Michael J., What I thought it was a conditional 3rd if Philly is in the playoffs and only a 4th if not?
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luc20rules Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 8:22 pm
@Michael J., And people keep wondering why I say Schenn & Simmonds wouldn’t be scoring like they are if they were still on the Kings. There is a clear difference in style the Kings like to win by shutting down opponents and scoring without giving up many prime opportunities. Where Philly will trade 5 on 3 rushes all day long with eastern conf opponents with the same philosophy.
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Come on now you gotta be in North America in order to play
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Neil Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:28 pm
@Lake Forest, I “ll pass that along….
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ah minny just tied it up late . another floggin 3 point game with calgary
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rogiesbackup Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:44 pm
@phil sykes, No worries….Kings will have their fair share of three pt games.
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luc20rules Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 8:16 pm
@phil sykes, IMHO the days of worrying about points in a Minn vs Cal game are behind us.
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phil sykes Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 1:19 am
@luc20rules, lol we lose one game and they jump right ahead of us if they win … lol one game …. always be concerned about the scoreboard regarding teams right around us
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luc20rules Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 2:09 am
@phil sykes, What I mean is the Kings have started to play like they did the last 20 some games of the season and in the playoffs. We will start pulling away from those teams from this point.
NHL Tonight: “And now to Craig Button with the GM’s perspective..”
HAHahahahaha!!!
Yeah, right…
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DesertKing Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:50 pm
@jess,
“Always buy GM, like a Chevy or a Cadillac, because Ford and Dodge suck. And that’s my perspective on GM.”
“Craig, we meant your perspective as a General Manager?”
“Oh, well how in the hell can I do that when Dean Lombardi has MY GM job in LA!”
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jess Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 7:56 pm
@DesertKing,
GM was bailed out, the Chevy Volt went to China along with Hummer, and Craig Button went to NHL Tonight…
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Gustavo Reply:
February 26th, 2013 at 9:29 pm
@jess,
Button GM perspective…as in Grand Masturbator
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DS can always put it into perspective…
Highlights from last night
DD…great physical Defense
Muzzin…starting to find himself big time (nice goal…and then almost had another that hit the post)
DD2…looked poised `and moved the puck well
Voynov…ofcourse, this guy is the best D-man most nights now…he is learning at an incredible rate and his instincts are usually spot on…he never seems to make a bad read…like on the goal…he didn’t jump the play too soon…he waited for Kopi to circle behind the net and then made himself available for the pass…that’s good instincts
DP…quickest I have seen him yet this year…he was effective on the fore check and got his first goal going to the net…burn this one into your memory, Penns…that is the way you should play it
Kopi, Brown and Williams…this line looked pretty good last night…Brownie is streaking…Kopi is dishing and Williams is crashing…I like that DS still wants to see more from his captain, but while Brown has been scoring, his physical game has picked up as well…I think the guy has been doing a lot out there…keep it up
Jeff Carter…remains a threat at anytime
MR…I like his game right now…this is the best he has played as a King, IMO…He is getting in on the forecheck, creating turn overs and taking the body…He is winning the majority of face-offs as well…making smart plays with the puck now too
obviously…it was a big win last night…but, better yet,…it’s the way the team has been trending ever since the loss in Detroit…(aside from a horrible period in chicago) this team has flipped the switch…they are back to playing Kings hockey now
Hey Wings,…tomorrow night…payback is a beeocth!
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