On what the team would like to replicate from its last performance against Detroit:
“I think just our puck movement, snapping the puck around, good support of each other…good five, six, eight foot pass to give support in moving the puck up the ice is really key instead of having the sloppy pass or the sloppy bobbled puck, and then you’re in one in your own zone. A team like Detroit, they can sense that. They can feel that. They’re smart at that. So we’ve got to make sure we’re sharp moving the puck, supporting each other, and when we do get the chances against Howard, bear down and put ‘em through the back of the net.”
REMINDER: tonight’s game begins at 7:00 pm, not 7:30 pm. More quotes after the jump.
On if it’s strange not seeing Simon Gagne in the dressing room:
“Yeah, it is. It’s obviously a tough choice there, a tough decision that had to be made. I wish him all the best in Philly. I talked to him last night, and he flew out late last night. I think he’s playing today. I think he’s with Philly already, so that’s great news. He wants to be in the lineup. He wants to play. He’s a good pro. He’s a competitive guy, and I just wish him all the best. It’s just sad not to have him in this locker room any more.”
On Gagne’s positive outlook despite missing time due to injury and not playing consistently:
“Yeah, he was a positive guy. He’s a good team guy. He’s a very good teammate, a very good guy to have in your locker room for our young guys, even for a guy my age. He’s a guy that has a lot of experience, has won a lot of different things throughout this career, throughout his playing time. There are a lot of positives about Simon Gagne.”
On a change of scenery being good for Gagne:
“Yeah, sometimes it is. The main thing is he wasn’t playing the last week and week and a half. If you’re a hockey player, you want to be playing. You don’t want to be practicing and being out of the lineup. Like I said, he’s playing tonight, so I’m sure he’s happy about that. I know he’s happy about that from talking to him last night. I just wish him all the best.”
I bet Penner is especially happy for him.
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Mars Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 11:58 am
@KC23, I said something similar yesterday.
I hope it doesn’t let him think he is in the clear, he still need to work hard!
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PRMan Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 2:16 pm
@Mars, When he sits instead of Richardson, it will wake him up a bit.
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KC23 Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 2:37 pm
@Mars, Looks at DS expressions … nah, I think we’re good.
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What about the kings game tonight?
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goldielocks Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 12:07 pm
@yetiman_oc,
It will be on the national TV which … well, the Kings always suck at it.
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Lake Forest Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 12:12 pm
@goldielocks, The Stanley Cup and playoffs would like to speak with you.
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goldielocks Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 12:43 pm
@Lake Forest,
LOL.
vplaza Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 12:17 pm
@yetiman_oc,
Would love to see the Kings get the early lead and force Detroit to play catch up. Is that too much to ask?
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Shiny Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 12:55 pm
@vplaza, yes. They’re playing on national TV
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Just use your size like you did last game and you’ll be fine. Might end up with the same results but if you dominate teams consistantly your gonna win 70% of the time. The other 30% you can chalk up to “It happens” and move on.
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PRMan Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 2:17 pm
@Dominick, 16-4 is 80%/20%. Just saying…
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Cap’n crunch will be if full effect tonight!
I hope to see Cliffy, DD and Pens with some big ones too.
Kopi is due for a couple tonight! I can’t wait!!
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bfarm Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 12:24 pm
@Mars,
I like watching Davis drewiske score too!
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Shiny Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 1:02 pm
@bfarm, I wanna see Doughty lose his donut tonight!
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win, baby, win…beat the evil wedd wings…(!)
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PRMan Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 2:18 pm
@variable, I thought it was “Dead Things” like that Octopus…
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I would love to beat up on them 8-2
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vplaza Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 12:20 pm
@Lake Forest,
I’d be happy if it was 1-0 or 2-1. Just get the two points and don’t give Detroit any points.
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Lake Forest Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 12:56 pm
@vplaza, yeah I am a selfish dude
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Shiny Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 1:00 pm
@Lake Forest, I’m with you. I’d love to blow out the Wings
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Anybody else using the NHL pre play app tonight? Seems like it’ll be a lot of fun with your buds and beers
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Gags was a class act. Too bad his health was never 100%. Would love to have seen the damage he delivered in Philly for years here in LA. Don’t regret the Kings taking the risk though.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 12:55 pm
@Dominick, +1
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variable Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 12:57 pm
@Dominick,
yeah…i agree…posted a similar response on kingsnewsdaily.com…
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 1:42 pm
@Dominick, Not looking to bash Gagne at all but I don’t think his commitment to the team was classy in any way.
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KC23 Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 2:39 pm
@Dominick, Agreed, it made sense at the time. Hind sight is 20/20.
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I have a idea if the LA Kings should get Danny Briere because I checked from ESPN Rumors said that he has zero in Interested in any teams so maybe starting Tomorrow that Danny Briere will join with the kings so for Tonight’s game only Tonight are
1 Kopitar Clifford Fraser
2 Carter Brown Williams
3 Richards Richardson Lewis
4 King Nolan Penner for Tonight’s game and if Danny Briere will join the LA Kings Roster if Briere is ready to change the team with the kings so here is the new lines for the LA Kings like
1 Kopitar Briere Clifford
2 Penner Carter Williams
3 Brown King Lewis
4 Nolan Fraser Stoll so what do you think
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Lake Forest Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 12:49 pm
@Adam M, hahaha, DB on a third line. Kopi to wing, clifford to first line? Where is Richards???
Worst line combos.
I’ll pass that along.
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jess Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 12:54 pm
@Lake Forest, richards is hanging out with harry potter silly.
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Lake Forest Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 1:01 pm
@Lake Forest, I wouldnt mind trying briere, though not sure of this contract situation.
That second line would be philly with briere – carter – richards
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Shiny Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 1:04 pm
@Lake Forest, looking for another Philly line, eh?
Adam M Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 1:02 pm
@Lake Forest, Okay @Lake Forest first off Kopi plays center not a wing you got mess it up and Richards is not playing the first line because my Oldest brother Brian said that Richards suppose to be in between 2nd or 3rd line and I don’t like to say hahaha to me is not nice if you tease one more time that happens you are going to have a Therapy by assaulting me on LA Kings comments
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jess Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 1:07 pm
@Adam M,
-no biggie adam, @L. Forrest didn’t mean anything by it. He may still take ya up on the therapy though!!
Lake Forest Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 1:48 pm
@Adam M, I am not insluting you, so i apologize if you took it that way. I was merely being sarcastic. On the same side with you brother!
jess Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 12:50 pm
@Adam M,
I don’t know Adam, are you sure?
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Adam M Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 1:09 pm
@jess, okay @jess I need your help please send the comments to @jimmyo was calling me Stupid of my idea so I am really sure
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jess Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 1:13 pm
@Adam M,
No worries man, I’ve never seen him on here. Don’t worry, he’s the one who broke the rules. Keep posting kiddo!
jimmyo Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 12:54 pm
@Adam M, I think you’re nuts. After you learn something about hockey, rethink your stupid idea.
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jess Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 1:00 pm
@jimmyo,
hey jim, take it easy, adam posts things like this once in a while and we’re probably dealing with a special situation, know what I’m sayin? Truthfully, I look forward to seeing his posts. They’re harmless and always make us rofl.
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Adam M Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 1:07 pm
@jimmyo, okay @jimmyo I know you are saying that I am nuts right but do not call me Stupid first of Stupid is a bad word to say that to me and I am talking about if danny Briere to the LA Kings and do not assaulting me again you will be punished yourself but do not type Stupid me again one more time you will pay the price
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Neil Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 1:15 pm
@Adam M, How old are you ??? Your older brother is how old ??? Iam the youngest in my fam so I tend to agree with the younger brother….Also ..How long have you been a Kings fan and who is your favorite King???
Harrison Merkin Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 12:54 pm
@Adam M, Mmmm I love bubblers!
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variable Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 1:01 pm
@Adam M,
it’s easy for peeps to gang up on yr post and ridicule yr “out of the box” thinking…i give you props for giving the effort and skating on thin ice on here…
but…well…y’know…(!)
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Mars Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 1:18 pm
@Adam M, He is the same make of Gagne. Without the health issues.
He is not defensive minded, he gets rubbed of the puck easily too.
Scoring slumps (who deosnt though)
Not sure if he would mesh with MR and JC.
I think he may have been part of their exodous from philly.
The team kinda turned on those two. (AND I am glad they did)
I just dont see a benefit.
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KC23 Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 2:41 pm
@Mars, alright who let the Toronto fans in here.
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Go Kings Go!
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Kenny44 Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 12:51 pm
@gailweb,
Thanks Gail! That really cleansed the palate
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The report says Kesler has broken right foot. Sorry Nucks, even so we’re not going to go easy on ya.
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Lake Forest Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 12:57 pm
@goldielocks, to rigid of a diving board i heard.
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Shiny Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 12:59 pm
@Lake Forest, what was he doing on a diving board?
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Lake Forest Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 1:00 pm
@Shiny, uhhhhh driving.
variable Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 1:02 pm
@goldielocks,
kessler will be drinking the kessler for a bit now, won’t he…(?!)
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jess Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 1:02 pm
@goldielocks,
Still have to watch out for the Sediniaks..
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KC23 Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 2:44 pm
@goldielocks, Nucks in deep do do now. Manny Malhotra and now Kesler. They should have a fun time trying to match up with us.
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anybody have an opinion on the cole for ryder and a third-rounder deal from yesterday…?
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Neil Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 1:16 pm
@variable, Mitch Ryder is cool !!!! Detroit Wheels !!!!
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Duncanz Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 1:20 pm
@Neil, Any relation to CC Ryder?
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variable Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 1:27 pm
@Duncanz,
hehe…wrong industry…(!)
variable Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 1:27 pm
@Neil,
lol…sing along, now…(!)
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Duncanz Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 2:08 pm
@variable, Uncannily similar players in age and status.
Both (astonishingly) coming off career high 35 G goalscoring seasons with near identical Gs, Pts, PIMs, both decent plus/minus + players. Both spent 2 years with their recent clubs.
Very like for like trade on the surface of it..
Ryder’s a Canadian, Cole’s an American so maybe both wanted a return home.
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Over/under on no. of ‘G’s SG will pot tonight (along with ‘A’s from WS & BS) playing authentic (East Coast) hockey once again?
WSH, just watch out, I say.
Nevertheless I for one will not be watching because it’s way before my wake-up time..
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 1:43 pm
@Duncanz, zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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Duncanz Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 2:10 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com),
Thank you!
Maybe he wasn’t a good fit here.
No fault of his own.
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KC23 Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 2:45 pm
@Duncanz, Injury, out for the year … I kid, I kid!
Philly will lose and SG will get skunked.
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Duncanz Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at 3:40 pm
@KC23, Are you playing Gags on me?
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