Opening remarks: “No, I’m not a fighter.”
On instinct taking over in situations where a teammate is defended:
“Yeah, I didn’t like seeing my teammate get hit like that, so I had to do something about it. So I stepped in. I tried my best.”
On whether fighting to stick up for Colin Fraser was “the right thing to do”:
“Yeah. Look after a teammate. A teammate is vulnerable like that. You don’t want them running around, thinking they can do that all the time.”
On whether the hit on Fraser was a “cheap shot”:
“I mean, it’s tough. You know the puck’s in the guy’s skates. You know he’s vulnerable, and he takes advantage of him. I don’t like seeing a teammate get hit like that. So I went in.”
On what the team has to do to limit the goals and chances against:
“We have to clean up our end zone. Clean up our end zone and we’ve got to make smarter plays with the puck. We’re getting trapped in our zone a little too long, and it’s creating opportunities for them. We’re giving them too many opportunities to score, and if we give them opportunities, they’re going to score once in a while. We’ve got to clean up our O-zone.”
you were right to step in muzzy. buckle down on defense, you will be alright.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 10:59 pm
@freezerflatten, Actually, he wasn’t. It was a good hit. It cost us the game. Still, he should get a pass because he’s not a veteran. He’s gonna get more home games now, so he can improve his game with a bit less pressure.
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kissmyblarneystones Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:07 pm
@freezerflatten,
Actually, he was a little out of place. Cliffy was near the incident, and that is who should have taken on the duties. Cliffy is a proven pugilist and with him the result wouldn’t have been so one sided which in turn might have stoked our boys up a little more for the PP. JMO
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:10 pm
@kissmyblarneystones, Saw that too. Cliffy probably saw the visor problem coming. The problem wasn’t standing up for a teammate. It was not thinking it through.
That brings up the big point though: If the league really wants players to wear visors, they should ditch that rule. Also, what’s wrong with first dumping your helmet before fighting?
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kissmyblarneystones Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:20 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?,
Exactly. They’re shattering their knuckles on those helmets, that’s why they come off.
The visor rule is an attempt at separating the boy from the men. All the enforcers or tough guys in the league refrain from wearing the visor.
tornado12 Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:22 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, I agree Muzzin probably shouldn’t have gotten in the fight it was a clean hot and it was the double whammy with the visor issue but that said I think his team has to pull together and kill off the penalties for their teammate who stood up. Unfortunately the ok has been subpar this year compared to recent past. Another thing that has to improve.
Re dropping the helmet 2 things. More importantly if you get knocked to the ice without a helmet you risk severe head injiry( remember Flynn I think that was his name) and 2 in the heat of the moment I doubt the player has the time and emotional control to even think about it. It’s a bang bang play.
linny Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:27 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, agreed..I’ve seen many players with visors take off their helmets when they plan on getting into it with someone who doesn’t wear the visor.
But more than that….would u risk a penalty like this (just the instigator) in game 7 of the conferrne finals? Or even the last game of the year if u need a win to get into the playoffs? My answer is no. However, since he’s amid, I think he gets a pass on this one. These are all playoff games now so DS needs to lay down the law.
Tim from the OC Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 2:34 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, I understand what you all are saying about Muz not jumping in and fighting, however it was a bang-bang incident and I don’t think it was a bad thing for a couple of reasons.
This is a team sport. Muz is trying to send a message not only to the opponents but to his teammates that you cannot take runs at our players. In this case because Muz stood up for his teammate, and received a few penalties because if it, it’s up to his teammates to get his back and to kill off the penalties and to hold off the other team until he’s back on the ice and they’re even-steven. The Kings failed to do this and for this they lost the game.
Regarding Cliffy missing out on the dance, well like I said it was a bang-bang play and I haven’t seen a replay that show’s the overhead view of where everyone is positioned so I don’t know if he was looking toward that direction when it all happen or was he keying in on his guy or what. I’ve only seen the reply of Cliffy and Nolan turning and making the attemped to jump in after Muz dropped his glove and was engaged.
Just my 2 cents, I understand where everyone stands and I get it, but I’m ok with Muz jumping in there
Oh, last thing Muz has probably learned to maybe to start slashing or cross-check the other guy to by him some time so someone else can jump in, before he gets an ass whopping again
GO KINGS!
You have to be …… because DD’s a lover!
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Mikey J. Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:00 pm
@Duncanz, Sure would like to see DD to get more pucks at the net. I think that’s the reason he has zero goals so far.
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Duncanz Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:07 pm
@Mikey J., New role for DD for sure this year with the reconfigured D, but there’s no doughting it …. even when he is getting forward, he’s still searching for his offensive mojo.
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They should have left the guy alone after this one. He made two rookie mistakes, but he IS a rookie, and normally wouldn’t be under as much pressure.
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Mars Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:03 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, (from the last article)
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, I love both netminders, but sick of everyone badmouthing Quick. Say waht you want, he won the cup, even if he gives us a lifetime of bad netminding he win us the cup. I am sick of the lack of respect, moreso the fair-weather fanning.
If its just critical opinion, cool, but the bet on the wrong horse or trade him crap is despicable. I dont see those people as real Kings fans.
In a perfect world we could keep both, shared duties, I just dont see JB doing that, nor can I blame him. That said yes we should play him more, get our monies worth, bump his trade value too, and pray we don’t lose him for nothing.
Our young D had a rough game, it happens. Just bummed by the past two games.
Hopefully the two losses give the guys a kick in the pants they need.
Not the end of the world, not panic time, not trade talk time.
Just time to buckle down and play smart.
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Bruin18 Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:11 pm
@Mars, I love Quickie. As a season ticket holder for 40 yrs I can never thank him enough for last year. But he is just not sharp this year. On the key second goal he was not set and way back in his net. If he is out even a foot that shot never gets through. Maybe too many games too close together or residual from the back surgery but he is a bit inconsistent.
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RobSD Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 7:15 am
@Bruin18,
I couldn’t agree more. He hasn’t just been bad… he has looked awful. 3 goals on 12 shots. His percentage are atrocious. He is getting beat high on goals that don’t go in on most tenders.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:12 pm
@Mars, …make the home games count. Less defensive pressure there.
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I wrote this earlier about Quick,I wonder if he’s a little mental right now,not crazy but maybe he’s thinking about his surgery,last years SC playoffs, and thinking that he’s got the same team and he can play like he did last year,his D are going to help him out,or he see’s JB doing better and it bugs him.This is me just speculating, I have mucho respect for quick and I know the D is not up to snuff but Quicker is not the same.
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neil Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:05 pm
@LVKINGS88, i think it simple…teams know his weakness and they are scoring on it
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Duncanz Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:10 pm
Don’t think so @neil, he’s simply of form.
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Duncanz Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:11 pm
*off
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:33 pm
@neil, That would be easier to defend if they weren’t giving up grade A chances every night.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:35 pm
@neil, I don’t buy that for one second. The leagues elite with everything on the line *couldn’t* figure that out in the Stanley Cup playoffs but they *can* now???
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Mars Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:08 pm
@LVKINGS88, It’s a logical and valid point. I agree. He isnt exuding confidence and seems a tad timid. Not his normal self. It will come back with time.
It’s almost like peaking too soon. He has a lot of pressure on him.
Consistency for him seems to be key, playing consistency. Rest him a few.
Let the hunger and anger build a bit. Make him fight for it.
we shall see. I know he will be back to form soon enough.
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LVKINGS88 Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:22 pm
@Mars, Yeah! I want to see the JQ who used the F word when talking about how much he loves this team at the SC fan ceremony.
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tornado12 Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:31 pm
@LVKINGS88, You mean you want to see him play drunk? Just playin. Seriously tho have u seen the Jackie Chan movie drunken master? Classic
“On what the team has to do to limit the goals and chances against”
Umm…not give them 4-minute power plays and not let them score on them?
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HockeyNerd Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:36 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Exactly. Sometimes it just ain’t that complicated.
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Just a question for everyone complaining about Muzzin’s decision to stand up and fight for Fraser, did you guys also feel this way about Mike Richards when he fought after Dubinsky boarded Scuds? Because I don’t remember that many people complaining about Richards on the blog. And don’t say it’s different because Dubinsky’s was a penalty and Desjardans wasn’t, neither Richards nor Muzzin knew if a penalty was going to be called on either play, and both Kings players initially looked seriously injured.
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neil Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:03 pm
@CB14, i love it and as a teammate you give muzzin respect…a rookie standing up…no problem…
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Mars Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:09 pm
@CB14, I think he made the right call.
You cannot let a railroading like that go unanswered.
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kissmyblarneystones Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:13 pm
@CB14,
It was a clean hit. I think Muzz is riding a dying wave insofar as he wants to be an impact every shift, which is good, but at what expense. I think his inexperience got the best of him there.
Did you ever hear the story of the Young Bull and the Old Bull standing on a hill looking down at all the cows……
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CB14 Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:16 pm
@kissmyblarneystones, I haven’t heard that story.
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kissmyblarneystones Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:23 pm
@CB14,
here you go.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbUxePfsoWE
CB14 Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:26 pm
@CB14, Gotcha, I see now what you’re trying to say.
Duncanz Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:17 pm
@kissmybullyhorns, That trick doesn’t work on Sharks!
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:21 pm
@kissmyblarneystones, That’s really what it was. Jake Muzzin a couple years from now doesn’t make that mistake, but that doesn’t mean he just stands back either. He went overboard, because he’s not experienced.
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Duncanz Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:13 pm
@CB14, Couldn’t he perhaps have flipped off his helmet first?
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CB14 Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:20 pm
@Duncanz, He could’ve, but it’s hard for me to blame him when he’s going off instinct there. Not even a smart veteran like Richards thought of doing that. You see your teammate get leveled, you have no clue if it was a legal hit or not, Fraser doesn’t get back up right away, so you stand up for him by fighting the guy who hit him. It’s tough for me as someone who’s not in that locker room to tell him he shouldn’t do what he did.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:21 pm
@CB14, Two points in the standings, right? Water under the bridge. Park and Ride.
kissmyblarneystones Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:27 pm
@CB14,
I have no problem with what he did, but he accomplished nothing. He got his ass handed to him + plus he sat for 4 minutes. If he had kicked the guys but, then that’s a different story.
CB14 Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:27 pm
@CB14, Park and ride indeed.
CB14 Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:28 pm
@KMBS, That’s true.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:19 pm
@CB14, He was the wrong guy for the job. Cliffy was right there.
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PP Anybody? Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:50 pm
@CB14, Muzzin jumping in there doesn’t bother me. Personally, I like it. If we kill the penalties, everyone’s happy. Quick has to make that stop on the 2nd goal, pure and simple. Goalie has to be your best penalty killer. He wasn’t tonight. Quick needs to find his game. Maybe he needs a couple games off at this point.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 12:03 am
@PP Anybody?, You’re harping about one goal. The double minor did the damage.
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PP Anybody? Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 12:09 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Not harping by any means. Just a fact. Quick usually handles those types of goals, and for whatever reason seems to be just a tad off this year. Believe me, I still have faith in Quicker, but I’m sure Sutter and JQ himself will tell you, he has to start playing better.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 12:15 am
Pick your goaltender, they’re going to have a questionable goal in a night they see that many quality chances. It’s the chances themselves that are the big problem (from night to night, anyway–tonight the big issue seemed to be the fight and resulting double-minor they couldn’t get motivated enough to defend on.)
And SPEAKING of the power play, what was THAT?
PP Anybody? Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 12:23 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, For the record, I actually prefer Quick. I also think that the defense is too young and misses WM and Greener a lot. But as for this particular play, it still doesn’t bother me. We killed 5 on 3′s vs. NJ in the finals, and went on to win convincingly. So taking the penalties isn’t necessarily the end of the world, or at least shouldn’t be. But yes, I will agree that putting this PK unit to work without WM and MG is asking for a lot. You gotta admit that Quick needs to bring his game up a bit though.
If quick and our pk is up to par we all would be singing muzzins praise…..i rather he does that then not…it’s hockey
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:14 pm
@neil, Muzzin cost us three goals. That’s the real world for big boys. He’s a rookie, though, and he’s only put in the position he is because of the situation with Mitchell and Greene.
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Mr_higgins Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 6:13 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, : 3 Goals…really? I believe DD lost his way on the first one after Muzz broke up the 2 on 1. As for the penalty and “lack of experience” – dude’s been playing hockey his whole life – he’s a player – total reaction play and his team will back him 100 S% on that decision. A weak PP goal and the inability of our PP to deliver. Don’t try and hang this loss on that decision ( and ask DD about the GWG 27 seconds into the 3rd. Keep it real — teams win and lose as a team – having him in the box for 19 minutes didn’t help but there’s plenty of “didn’t help” to go around – IMO.
cheers
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MK Ultra Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 7:24 am
@Mr_higgins, Concur with this post.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 16th, 2013 at 4:07 pm
@Mr_higgins, The lack of experience has to do with the shield rule. His whole life doesn’t come into it. The first goal was on him. That bad decision most likely cost the game.
Poor Rob Scuderi. The way the Kings D kids are wearing him down, he’ll be ready for a rubber kings uniform any day now.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 12:04 am
@chuckie, He’s not the Scuds we know either.
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I was very happy to see Muzz instinctually go after the Shark. This goes a long way to bringing a new guy into the fold. The vets (both of them) are going to appreciate and applaud his efforts. This was another imflection point in the season. Keep working hard boys.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:36 pm
@jet, I don’t blame the poor guy for making a bad decision, but that’s what it was. These two points very well could matter.
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jet Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 12:12 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, There is no guarentee we get those 2 points. It hurts, but a couple of times a season it is necessary.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 12:17 am
@jet, It wasn’t necessary, and those two points would have been much more available if that double-minor and the resulting poor penalty kills didn’t happen.
I’ll take Muffin on my team any day! The shield rules are totally backwards 1950′s hockey. This crap rule HAS to change.
Quick isn’t Jesus – just because he let the Kings to the holy land doesn’t mean he can loaf or whatever is going on. The Believers/apologists need to get real. This dude is suffering. He hasn’t played this bad since he had his kid. Put him out of his misery and use the buyout – do we get another 10 years of this?
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PP Anybody? Reply:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:55 pm
@MmmmYummy, He did have a little something called back surgery over the summer, and wasn’t able to train for most of the offseason including the lockout. Maybe it just takes him a little longer to get back to being confident physically once again. Who knows. Doubt it’s time to write him off completely though.
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MmmmYummy Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 12:03 am
@PP Anybody?, Yes I was being hyperbolic – busted. But if he is injured then why play his sorry ass other than to keep the apologists apologizing?
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shiny Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 12:08 am
@MmmmYummy, According to Sutter, Quickie is physically, fully recovered from his back surgery. But mentally, that’s a different story. Whether it’s entirely true or not that Quick is indeed fully recovered, I don’t know. He might be hiding something from the coach or he might say there’s no pain when it pinches a little. We’ll never know. Quick is a pro athlete who probably wants to get back in the game ASAP.
I could tell it was going to be a bad night for him, though, when he looked disappointed he couldn’t stop the first goal (I can’t remember how it happened anymore. That’s how parking and riding I am tonight. Haha. OK sorry).
jet Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 12:15 am
@shiny, 1st goal, rebound to an open man in the slot. The open man was not a King.
PP Anybody? Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 12:16 am
@MmmmYummy, Sometimes recovering from injuries isn’t about the physical side of it. He may just not be confident that his body is up to 100%, even if it is. Maybe he’s adjusting to compensate for what he may perceive as being the way he caused his injury in the first place? Who knows.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 12:05 am
Loaf? That’s just garbage!
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 12:18 am
That, and Muzzin is supposed to know that rule. Cliffy was right behind him.
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MmmmYummy Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 12:42 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Come on dude Jason LaBarbera is .920% and Quick is .891% – I mean REALLY? Loafing has something to do with it – mentally or physically or honestly. Quick needs to own up if he can outplay Barbs.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 16th, 2013 at 4:09 pm
I’ve heard all kinds of cheap shots thrown around, but anyone who calls Quick a LOAFER needs his head examined. Everyone will tell you he’s one of the most competitive people they know.
Mik3ysfv Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 3:09 am
@MmmmYummy, here, here! Last year is no excuse for this year.
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Jake Muzzin did not cost us the game. The penalty kill cost us the game. I am all for this kid jumping in like he did, He is trying to find a place on the defending Stanley Cup champion. There was zero hesitation.. In the long run this was the best thing. Way to go, Jake!
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Surprised no one has brought this up yet but Muzzin was hardly the “Instigator”
We all here Fox say he left his position and blah blah
But if you watch the play the shark had his gloves off before Muzzin
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I think Muzzin did the right thing in that situation IMHO. Those who are saying it cost us a goal, you can’t analyze things like that on a play-by-play basis. I’m not in that locker room, but I’m pretty sure that went a long way with the rest of the Kings players in the respect department. Things like that build team chemistry. You might of given up a goal on that play, but the wins you gain down the road because of the chemistry built will be more and not just this year but future seasons because I think Muzzin will play a big role in future years. I think he showed leadership by doing that. It’s the intangibles that Lombardi is always talking about that helps win games. It’s not like he runs around an picks fights with everyone who run over his teammates. It’s a situation that called for it.
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Neil Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 9:14 am
@E-Dog, agree…big picture..it was a good move..
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Building the “team unity” is not going to mean jack squat if we don’t make the playoffs!
Stupid time to try and play tough guy + get your ass handed to you + get another stupid penalty = lose the game for us
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I have no problem whatsoever with the kid stepping up for his teammate. It’s up to his OTHER teammates to step up for him, and kill the penalties.
Hockey is a team game. You can’t do everything yourself, and one has everything to do with the other.
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King Cobra Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 9:22 am
@mrbrett7, Getting a ton of penalties is a lot of pressure to put on your teammates. Especially when Quick can’t even make a save to save his life lately!!
Muzzin has come a long way and has scored some great goals, but he needs to calm down and get back to basics….
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mrbrett7 Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 9:46 am
@King Cobra, I don’t care if I get thrown out of a game and give the opponent a 20 minute PP. If you don’t stand up for your teammates, that sends a direct message to the entire NHL that they can run whomever they want, whenever they want, and there is zero price to pay.
It’s hockey…it’s the way the game is played. If you don’t like it, might I suggest tennis?
Again…you ask any player on this or any other team, they will have the same response, and all to a man will (and should) say that it’s on them to pick up the slack and kill the PP.
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King Cobra Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 10:01 am
@mrbrett7, I love toughness, big hits and fights. I just don’t think every single good clean big hit needs to be meet with dropping the gloves and fighting the hitter, especially when the consequences kill your chances to win the game.
Yes, any dirty hits need to be responded to always. I don’t think our Stanly Cup champion Kings are endanger of being looked at as pansy push overs.
P.S.I prefer UFC to Tennis…….
mrbrett7 Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 10:23 am
@mrbrett7, You haven’t ever played, have you Cobra?
King Cobra Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 10:33 am
@mrbrett7, I have actually
mrbrett7 Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 11:33 pm
@mrbrett7, at Cobra…I’m glad you weren’t my teammate then. I like teammates I can count on to have my back.
The one thing I notice about Quick is that he is playing deeper in his net this year compared to last year. If you look at his positioning last year, he was usually a foot or two beyond the top of the crease when the opposing team entered the zone. This year he is not and it makes a big difference for him since he plays in such a deep crouch. If he just plays out another foot or so it will help immensely.
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King Cobra Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 10:06 am
@Phil, two word answer
Mitchell
Green
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mrbrett7 Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 10:23 am
@Phil, Missing Mitchell and Greene isn’t helping, but teams are also pushing him deeper into the net.
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King Cobra Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 10:36 am
@mrbrett7, Or D is not taking proper angles on attacking players. The box outs are not as effective lately, so yes he is being pushed into his net more. No matter how you look at it, he is playing like crap with no confidence.
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goaliemom Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 10:43 am
@Phil, People on this blog kept complaining over and over that Quick comes out too much and needs to be more stay at home like Bernier… Now you think he needs to come out more? Unless Quick is standing on his head with the cup in his hand, some people will never be happy…
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tornado12 Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 10:56 am
@goaliemom, are you happy with quicks performance thus far? Im sure he isnt
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goaliemom Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 11:43 am
@tornado12, My happiness isn’t the issue and it wasn’t the point I was making. We don’t have a goalie problem or a D problem or an O problem, We have a TEAM problem. Problems in one area affect the whole balance and ALL the areas need improvement. That is what playing a full 60 is all about. IMO
cup4kings Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 11:00 am
@Phil,
It’s not his positioning….it’s the fat rebounds he keeps giving up. He rarely holds onto the puck these days. And about his positioning, I see the opposite…I see him coming out more and getting stuck in bad situations after he gives up those rebounds.
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Phil Reply:
March 15th, 2013 at 12:31 pm
@cup4kings, well obviously coming out more will not solve everything but it will help with the first shot and force shooters to shoot high or wide and it is a simple adjustment for him to make. I’m not saying Quick should come out to the blue line, i’m just saying that Quick’s style necessitates him coming out more to prevent those top shelf goals otherwise its too easy to shoot over him.
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Muzzilla’s rookie mistake cost us the game. Plain and simple.
I’m hoping he learns from this one. It seems like M. Richards has, as well. Haven’t seen him fighting lately.
So….
IF YOU WEAR A FREAKING VISOR TAKE YOUR HELMET OFF BEFORE YOU PICK A FIGHT WITH ANYONE, BOYS!!
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When I see one of our players get run like that, even if it was likely a legal hit, with, as Muzzin says “with the puck in his feet”, the next thing I want to see is the camera panning over to whoever is rising to the defense of his teammate.
There is no one in that dressing room blaming Muzz for that loss and he is instead probably receiving accolades from players on an individual basis because that is a true teammate and team player.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 16th, 2013 at 4:11 pm
@vindogla, Except it was stupid, because a better fighter without a shield was right behind him.
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