After conducting several KingsVision interviews, center Colin Fraser continued his broadcasting duties Friday afternoon by sitting down with LA Kings Insider to talk on and off-ice topics in the latest edition of FrasCast. If Colin was a coach, what would be his least favorite task? What are his line’s key responsibilities? Listen in and learn firsthand from one of the team’s most astute hockey minds.
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Nolan is diffently a hunter, good fit for the 4
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Duncanz Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 6:51 pm
@jetson, Didn’t we let one of those go last year?
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jet Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 9:26 pm
@Duncanz, yes, but one hunter is by name only
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Great interview and insight
I keep hoping to see some of our Vets pitch in here when they retire.
Wouldnt mind Seeing Scuds grooming the new D corps.
I am hoping the same of Brown about 15+ years from now.
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jackets are at it again
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Duncanz Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 6:57 pm
@phil sykes, CANNONIER, DISCHARGE !!!
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Kings are in top ten in points(8th) top ten in scoring..top ten in goals against…and this with comments on this blog that the coach is avg….DD is still over paid….no finishers…wrong players being benched….our goalie a one hit wonder…. players who cant shoot straight..I really wonder how many of the fans here have followed the Kings…This is one of the best teams the Kings have ever had…when have you ever felt like the Kings can win every game…Not even last season (till the playoffs) you were hoping not expecting the Kings to win…All this while 2 of our better defensemen are injured…no camp with this coach ever…and a really young team(2nd youngest in the league)…Enjoy the ride !!!!
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Mars Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 7:21 pm
@neil, @Neil,
Go Neil/neil go!
My problem so far has been officiating…
Not just our Kings but league wide.
I am face slapping myself far too often over this..
Mandatory visor talk, while they ignore the cross check,
the slashing, late hits, boarding, well you get the idea….
If player safety is an issue, hybrid Icing has to be at the top
(From recent news ideas they have mentioned)
They do not even have a full committee yet either WTF!!
Buttman and crew talk big. But again like the lockout,
Nothing but Terrance and Phillip bobble head gum flapping!
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phil sykes Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 7:29 pm
@Mars, lol how about foxy saying hand pass okay in offensive zone …. lol no foxy …. then the game could turn into a rugby match with players on all fours pitty pattying the puck around because they would be down on their knees protecting the puck …. bad idea fox
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Neil Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 7:32 pm
@phil sykes, Iam sure he just misspoked….
Neil Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 7:31 pm
@Mars, I dont know how old you are but the one thing I have learned is the losing side always like to blame the refs/umpires/..etc. Waste of energy….sometimes you get the breaks…sometimes you dont….they dont even out no matter what anyone says…but if a team lets the refs distract them from their game then they shouldnt be playing..same as a fan..you cant change the way the refs are…..so just park and ride !!!…and remember someone on the other side is complaining too !!!
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phil sykes Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 7:44 pm
@Neil, no he didnt misspeak …………. fox went on a 5 minute speil about how handpasses in offensive zone is a rule he would like to see added
yur stuff about the refs is spot on … good calls and bad calls happen every single game …. just prepare and learn how to kill penalties because bad calls are going to happen every single game
shiny Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 7:53 pm
@Neil, well but Mars has a point and it’s something that was discussed at the recent GM meeting: the lack of consistency in officiating across the board. It’s all games and all divisions. There are blatant missed calls and too much is left open to interpretation. It’s something the GMs have a major issue with that they want resolved in the future. Not being a GM myself (shocking, I know), I was not invited to this meeting so I don’t know if any progress will ever be made to get consistent reffing, smaller pads, etc. All I know is what I’ve gleaned from NHL Tonight and various news articles
Mars Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 8:21 pm
@Neil, 36, not even mad after the loss, pissed about player protection, granted accidents will happen, such as Kopi’s ankle, a visor cut to the face etc. But some can be prevented.
Not complaining about the hooking or holding here, that is piddly crap BUT (big one hehe) I do complain about it during games, as a fan I feel its ok, but not the players.
I do agree its a distraction for the players, look how we got under the Yotes skin in the playoffs; Or how it threw us against the sharts after the Clowne stick.
I have seen a lot of Crosschecking and Boarding they let fly, Kings for and against too.
Its the dirty plays that fly by that are a problem.
That is what makes me Scoff when the NHL talks about player protection.
THat is what usually sets me off in games.
Not denying I am eying harder towards the Kings, but it is clearly a problem and well Bettman and crew suck.
Mars Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 8:28 pm
@Neil, Oh and yeah I agree on the getting breaks, but again not mad at that, nor the amount of missed offside etc, Just the dirty plays they see and dont let fly.
Recently the one missed I was most pissed about was the Doan dive (Embellishment) glove drop (misconduct) and chasing for a fight (instigator) missed call. And yea, we won.
On the other side, say Cliffy had done that (not that he would) I would be pissed at him, I would be embarrassed as a fan. Yeah I hate the Yotes soooo much. But I digress..
Player protection, that is my issues, and sorry I morphed your comment into something else.
I think I started off to defend my razzing of our players and got sidetracked.
jet Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 9:52 pm
@Mars, I am frustrated with the change in what is called in the past week. Every other year, the officating lossens up between the all star break and St. Patty’s day. This year there was no gradual transition. It was just all of a sudden, we are going make a decisive, sudden change to playoff hockey. I have no issue with the transistion, as it is as old as the league, and it benefits a bigger team. Healthy we are a 600 team until St. Pats and then we are a 650 until the playoffs. So again, I like the annual change. I just do not believe this year, that the players were aware the change happened. When the segway is abrupt, there is a chance for a player to go to far. This puts players at risk. Look at the number of suspensions lately. I rest my case. May we stay healthy
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luc20rules Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 9:59 pm
@Neil, Assuming Mitchell & Greene return to the fold 100%. This is the Best Kings Team ever without any question. Really after developing some of the depth this year at the NHL level the organization is stronger without any doubt than it was last year when it won the Cup. As of this team right now, the PK is weak and the D gets exposed on the road. I feel the youngsters on D have made major strides in just the last 2 weeks, but we will see when DS doesn’t get the last change and they have to face top lines in many different situations.
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krash324 Reply:
March 23rd, 2013 at 6:10 am
@Neil, been a Kings fan forever. This is the best we have had period. I live in Canada and was asking all my friends the September before if they booked their tickets to LA in June. Why they asked? To see the parade. This dream came thru. We expect this team to Keep winning. We have a shortened season, Quick has not been Quick, we all know what he is capable of. The importance of winning game 15 or 25 this season is much more important than any other season. Having two great goa lies is a blessing we should never forget, not after all the goalies we have gone thru. Debate is fun. Go Kings Go!
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“Hi I play for the Ducks, and my name is Fowler”
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DesertKing Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 8:32 pm
@jess,
…but I will be playing for free since tbere is no money to pay me.
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jess Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 8:36 pm
@DesertKing, Chicken Wings are roasting the Ducks!
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DesertKing Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 8:52 pm
@jess,
Of course they start their collapse when we most need them to not collapse.
Mars Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 9:04 pm
@jess, Wings are trying to redeem after loss to the BJ’s
Like we will on the nucks after Dallas.
So sayeth the almighty stick gods.
Mars Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 9:08 pm
@jess, Sorry I meant Wild, watching the recap on flames getting hosed by Bj’s right now.
Edler got a 2 game suspension and will not play tomorrow. Edler is probably Vancouver’s best (albeit over rated) defenseman.
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shiny Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 8:06 pm
@KC23, I watched the hit on Smith and while I thought it was if-y, I don’t know if it honestly warranted a 2 game suspension. I mean, he could’ve slowed down and tried to stop but it may have been a game of chicken type thing. While it may hurt the Canucks, I wouldn’t call it an advantage for the Kings. They’ll just tighten up their defense that much more.
Anyway, I’m looking at the overall big picture. Shanahan is supposed to be “consistent” but he’s one of the least consistent people when it comes to player safety. It’s incredibly irritating
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Mars Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 9:02 pm
@shiny, Yeah, that non suspension on Nash is HORRIBLE.
Still love watching Westy rock the panther tho.
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Ducks are giving it up to the Wings. I think we are supposed to be rooting for the Ducks at this point?
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jess Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 8:37 pm
@MmmmYummy,
Wings org. is has been a measuring stick for success for decades. Especially playoff style hockey, which the Kings are built for. Reg. season points leaders? -Not so much…
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Slightly OT
Probably old new by now But M. Smith (yotes slasher extraordinaire) got CREAMED by nucks Edler.
So I guess not Edler for Sat. Also Booth is out for the season with an injury.
http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=60&intcmpid=nhl-hp-vidchn-safety
Also the Nash non suspension was crap. utter crap.
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Mars Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 9:01 pm
@Mars, Oops Just saw KC23 get one in there. Good man!
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Mars Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 9:05 pm
@Mars, Guess I hadnt refreshed the page for an hour LOL
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MmmmYummy Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 9:25 pm
@Mars, So stupid that NHLPA will consider the aggressor’s history and not the supposed victims history. Smith is a total f’ing taint. I think that’s about as far as I can go on the Smith topic without being sent to the corn field.
What are Nucks going to do – they have a competitor now for best divers of the league status? Now Nucks are just an average dirty team – awww poor Nucks.
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shiny Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 9:39 pm
@MmmmYummy, I like how they say that Edler clearly had no malicious intent but given that he made no apparent attempt to decrease his speed, they give him a 2 game suspension (probably only because Smith was injured)
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shiny Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 9:31 pm
@Mars, Yeah the Nucks are having some injury issues but they are potentially getting an injured player back. I saw it on MM. I forgot who it is, though.
Oh and I disagree with Shanahan saying that he was charging the goalie. I mean, to me, it looked like Smith was starting to stand up so Edler thought he had time and he could squeeze past Smith with minimal effect. Obviously he way underestimated his own speed and way overestimated what Smith’s actions would be.
Did you see Smith jump him after the refs pulled all the guys off each other? I was laughing at that. I was like nice, Smith, go be a goonie. I get it if you’re mad, but walk away and handle it like a pro.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 9:37 pm
@shiny, Smith Classy/Act like a pro doesnt go together…More like Smith Goonie in net..
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shiny Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 9:40 pm
@KingsFanFTW, No kidding. I wonder if anyone took into consideration that maybe he got hurt because of a dog pile by his own idiotic players
shiny Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 9:45 pm
@KingsFanFTW, That reminds me. On Monday at the Phoenix game, I kept calling Mike Smith a goon goalie so I shortened it to goonie LOL. Mike Smith is a goonie LOL
shiny Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 9:45 pm
@KingsFanFTW, That reminds me. On Monday at the Phoenix game, I kept calling Mike Smith a goon goalie so I shortened it to goonie LOL. Mike Smith is a goonie LOL
KingsFanFTW Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 9:48 pm
@Shiny LOL Best part of that day you got to sing Good-bye when the Kings Chase him out of his net…
shiny Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 9:52 pm
@KingsFanFTW, Oh, highlight of my day for sure. I was among the loudest shouting “na na na na, na na na na, hey hey goooood-bye”
And then Quickie got a shutout. It would’ve been perfect if Doughty had been able to score in that game, but still it was awesome!
KingsFanFTW Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 9:37 pm
@Mars, Tell me about it..Nash was trying to take off that guy head off…LOL
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LOL Ducks defense man tips it in their own net..LMAO
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Mars Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 9:30 pm
@KingsFanFTW, oooh I want a Video of that. Searching time.
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 9:35 pm
@Mars, it will be in the highlights
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shiny Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 9:32 pm
@KingsFanFTW, Ducks are getting roasted at home tonight. Jeez, they get Perry back in the lineup and decide tonight is the best night to play poorly?
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 9:35 pm
@shiny, LOL yup You know what they say once you sign a big contract they end up being crappy..
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shiny Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 9:41 pm
@KingsFanFTW, Oh that must be what happened… Nevermind
There ya go.
It happens to the best of ‘em.
Very much looking forward to 4/13/13!
@neiling, @linny?
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Neil Reply:
March 23rd, 2013 at 9:54 am
@Duncanz, YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Quick poll: Ryan Clowe is on the trading block. Do we want him? (I’m bracing for impact)
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Lake Forest Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 10:09 pm
@shiny, no sarcasm font strong enough for that one
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OCKingGirl Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 10:16 pm
@shiny, Only if the NHL changes the rules to allow an extra player to play from the bench.
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Mars Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 10:24 pm
@shiny, HELL YEAH
Just so we can sit him in the press box forever
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shiny Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 10:42 pm
@Mars, Great idea! Too bad about the wasted cap space… But he’s kind of a waste of space anyways
Kidding, kidding
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DesertKing Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 11:07 pm
@shiny,
So if one of the team’s with the least amount of class in the NHL, San Josuck, doesn’t want him anymore, then why would anyone else? I guess he would fit in well with the least classiest team, the Cryotes.
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Osaka Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 11:10 pm
@DesertKing, He is an UFA at the end of the season.
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DesertKing Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 11:12 pm
@Osaka,
So he would just be a salary dump instead of just a #2 dump?
Duncanz Reply:
March 23rd, 2013 at 12:39 am
@DessertKing, ‘least classiest’
I don’t think even ‘Newfies’ talk like that.
I am writing you a blogging ticket, as we speak…
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Osaka Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 11:13 pm
@shiny, If he wasn’t on IR and if he wasn’t having a horrible season I would take him as a rental, if you don’t give up too much. A 225lb LW who can score 25 goals and rack up 150 hits a season. That sounds like a DL player.
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Osaka Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 11:21 pm
@shiny, In recent memory I have never been so upset after a hockey game than the SJ game when he reached over the bench to play the puck. I was going off a rants how the NHL has to forfeit the Sharks win…… I was overacting to say the least. I never blamed Clowe though. I was the officials and the NHL I blame. It was a stupid thing Clowe did, he should have been called and that would have been the end of the Sharks comeback. It should have cost SJ the game, instead it cost us the game. I can laugh about it now (especially since we won the cup) but man was I TO’d. Can’t remember seeing anything like that before.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 11:39 pm
@shiny, No, we don’t. There you have it, LOL.
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LA_1968 Reply:
March 22nd, 2013 at 11:46 pm
@shiny, Dean Lombardi drafted Clowe so it’s a possibility. That being said, in division trades are damn rare.
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408kingsfan Reply:
March 23rd, 2013 at 8:14 am
@shiny, I would only take Clowe if we forced him into being our enforcer so we could watch him get his ass kicked every night
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Calgary is being pressured to rebuild and win now at the same time. Looking at their “menu” I notice ELEVEN guys with No Movement Clauses. 11!
Dean Lombardi doesn’t believe it’s long term wise give those added incentives. We have ZERO guys with that deal. Nada. Got to respect a man that practices what he preaches.
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TWO team in the West have more points than the Kings, and we have some criticizing and questioning DS. What are your expectations? What do you want from a coach? Who is an ideal NHL coach?
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Duncanz Reply:
March 23rd, 2013 at 12:43 am
@0 sake,
• Top 2
• Civility & composure
• Torts
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KC23 Reply:
March 23rd, 2013 at 9:25 am
@Duncanz, Torts? Oh yeah, love what he’s doing in NY. The most talent in the East and they might even make the playoffs … maybe.
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LA_1968 Reply:
March 23rd, 2013 at 12:47 am
@Osaka, Ideal Coach = Coach Sutter. I don’t know what I’ll do when he’ gone one day. He sees everything on the ice. He doesn’t try and reinvent the wheel with new “concepts”. Get the puck, shoot, score, stay with your guy, stay on the right side of the puck, etc. Practice hard gets rewarded. Oh, and how he focuses the team on the game at hand.
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harty Reply:
March 23rd, 2013 at 7:01 am
@LA_1968, he’s terrible, where have you been
-has favorites
-doesn’t build confidence in young players
-cannot figure out his goalie
-cannot speak in press conferences
(more grunts then anything else)
Anybody can focus one game at a time. Its development of the talent and getting the best out of the players is the key. He is not getting the best everynight out of Kopitar, Brown, Williams, Doughty, Stoll, Penner, Carter, Richards and if you suggest he is then you must be watching another game than I.
Sutter isn’t getting it done right now………sorry
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fsd1 Reply:
March 23rd, 2013 at 7:07 am
@harty, lmao harty
fsd1 Reply:
March 23rd, 2013 at 7:28 am
@harty, DS is the greatest coach the Kings have ever had! How’s that for breakfast?
jess Reply:
March 23rd, 2013 at 7:53 am
@harty,
I can’t figure out whether you’re a Drama Queen, or a glue huffing champ.
So let’s get down to brass tax here Harty…
Who would your pick be for Kings coach? Ya know, other than someone who took an under achieving team to the cup last year.
tomb Reply:
March 23rd, 2013 at 9:45 pm
@Osaka, wow…we won the Stanley CUp last season and now you want to throw him under the bus?
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Still Miss Rich H… sorry. Blog is missing a beat.
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Lake Forest Reply:
March 23rd, 2013 at 8:13 am
@keith, he got married?
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tomb Reply:
March 23rd, 2013 at 9:42 pm
@Lake Forest, doesn’t he still need a pay check?
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I look back at the drama surrounding the Fraser aquisition “damaged goods” “we cant even buy out his contract” etc. but he ended up being a great addition to the team
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