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Dwight King and the art of off-day maintenance

Jon RosenMarch 17, 2013163 Comments

Many have referenced March as being the most difficult month of 2012-13’s truncated schedule – between March 2 and March 31, the team plays 17 games in 30 days, including four back-to-back sets. Most of the heavy lifting of this month’s schedule has been taken care of, and though this coming wee... Read More

The back of the net

Jon RosenMarch 15, 2013179 Comments

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Over the span of 14 days, a “three-two league” has become a four-three league. As inconsistent as some of the team’s defensive returns have been, the offensive results at the end of the spectrum have been impressive by a greater degree. In the month of March, the Kings and their opponents have co... Read More

March 15 practice quotes: Darryl Sutter

Jon RosenMarch 15, 201374 Comments

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In addition to weighing in on a pivotal moment in last night’s game, Darryl Sutter shared his thoughts on proposed rule changes to increase offense in response to conversations that had been aired on the SiriusXM NHL Network earlier today. On his interpretation of Jake Muzzin engaging Andrew Desj... Read More

Practice quotes: Darryl Sutter on Tyler Toffoli

Jon RosenMarch 13, 2013125 Comments

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In many observers’ eyes, Tyler Toffoli is the Kings’ top prospect. When word of the forward's call-up surfaced Sunday morning, it was the type of breaking news that fell in the “put-plans-on-hold-and-carve-out-an-hour-or-two-of-time-to-cover-this” level of importance. Naturally, there was interest a... Read More

Practice quotes: Darryl Sutter on skill retention

Jon RosenMarch 13, 201335 Comments

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There were 10 Kings skating at the Sharks' practice rink just south of downtown San Jose on Wednesday afternoon: Jonathan Bernier, Keaton Ellerby, Kyle Clifford, Brad Richardson, Colin Fraser, Alec Martinez, Davis Drewiske, Jordan Nolan, Tyler Toffoli and Dwight King. On the ice was a good mix o... Read More

March 8 practice quotes: Darryl Sutter

Jon RosenMarch 8, 201337 Comments

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On the Kings fantasy camp: “Last year – this is a true story – because they’re in for fantasy camp. These guys – it was a gameday - and I went to Ralph’s on the way home to pick up something to eat, and there were two guys with a grocery cart…full of beer and chips, and they started talking. I said... Read More

March 8 practice quotes: Dustin Penner

Jon RosenMarch 8, 201331 Comments

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On his recent play with Mike Richards and Jeff Carter: “As a line we’ve played well lately. Obviously when you throw Carts on there, who has 15 goals, usually the other two guys are going to feel good about the . We’ve been great on draws, especially in the last game, so that leads to puck possessi... Read More

March 3 practice quotes: Darryl Sutter

Jon RosenMarch 3, 2013136 Comments

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On Mike Richards’ consistency: “I think he’s probably gotten better in the last seven or eight games. I think the line struggled last night. I think that his point production thing is fine. I think that he struggled early. He’s been better lately.” ... Read More

March 3 practice quotes: Drew Doughty

Jon RosenMarch 3, 201315 Comments

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On what worked against the team in Vancouver last night: “I think a lot of times we were getting the puck in our own zone when we were going back and they were coming in on the forecheck, and we would get there first, and then we weren’t making that first play and they were creating those turnovers... Read More

March 3 practice quotes: Dustin Brown

Jon RosenMarch 3, 201311 Comments

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On what led to Justin Williams’ power play goal versus Vancouver: “Shooting off the pass helps, and that’s a result of putting the puck in the wheelhouse for Williams. I thought our movement prior to the goal – we got them moving…and that opened up Stick for the one-timer. I had pretty good positio... Read More

March 1 practice quotes: Darryl Sutter

Jon RosenMarch 1, 201342 Comments

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On Alec Martinez: “He was cleared for contact after the game the other night. We could’ve had him back yesterday.” On whether Martinez is close to playing: “He was cleared for contact. Remember the protocol. Injured reserve, he’s hurt, can’t play. Cleared for contact, activated, available to pl... Read More

March 1 practice quotes: Justin Williams

Jon RosenMarch 1, 201310 Comments

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On the team winning without playing its best: “When you go on runs, and say you win six, seven in a row, it’s not because you’re on top of your game six, seven times in a row. It’s because you’re able to win the games that you weren’t feeling great in that the other team was doing something that yo... Read More

February 26 practice quotes: Darryl Sutter

Jon RosenFebruary 26, 2013132 Comments

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On if the chemistry is continuing to develop on the Kopitar line: “I think Willie . 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 cre... Read More