Sutter has a habit of getting into the playoffs that's what I know. It's debatable that he plays his #1 too much and I am fine with those who think that. What I am not going to be fine with is when those same posters complain that Quick is rusty in the playoffs.
Kings News: According to Dean Lombardi, Quick is out until March
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Sutter has a habit of getting into the playoffs that's what I know. It's debatable that he plays his #1 too much and I am fine with those who think that. What I am not going to be fine with is when those same posters complain that Quick is rusty in the playoffs.
Quick will be rusty. He's gonna need a set of games to get back into the playing shape. I'm really hoping he's back by late February because he'll at least have March to get into shape.
I have seen a lot of people post this, but I don't think it's correct. If I understand the rules correctly, we just need to expose a goalie who is either under contract for 17-18 or who will be an RFA. I'm pretty sure Jack Campbell meets that criteria. So, if we want to waive Zatkoff, it shouldn't be a problem.
Bandit
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Pretty sure they have to be under contract, but I could be wrong. Edit: yup wrong:
https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-expansion-draft-rules/c-281010592
BigKing
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This is what I seemed to remember and why I made the comparison to the '15 team: Kopitar struggled and they couldn't win games on the road. Still would have made the playoffs if they could only win once it went past regulation.
What this team--and last year's--has going for it is the change to 3 v 3 overtime as opposed to the 2015 team. I'm not going to knock them for it since that's how the game is played now, but I'll take my chances with the 2015 team in a standard game with playoff OT rules against this current Kings squad every day of the week.
And before injuries are brought up as an excuse, Voynov/Pearson/Sekera all happened to the '15 team and they still pegged 95 points while going 2 for forever in OT/SO.
the goal-tending will ultimately determine whether this team makes the playoffs or not. it sucks but its the way it is. we dont have a Bernier or Jones to hold the fort anymore. Budaj has surprised me but there are still too many should-be saves not being made and its costing the Kings games
Bandit
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thats what Im saying. the goalie pipeline is almost completely depleted save for Campbell. the goalie situation hasnt been this bad in almost a decade...maybe longer.
AlphaBravo
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Do we still have Bartosak's rights, or is he still under contract with the Kings? Might as well bring him back to the club and see what he has got. From what I remember, there were no criminal charges brought against him that would warrant a Voynov like suspension or situation.
As long as he is cleared to play and is not suspended, we should use him and see what he can do (in the AHL first, then to the big club).
Scottkmlps
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That's what happens when your backups want to be starters and you lose the farm to waivers and domestic violence. Man, it's been a bad couple of years for goalies in LA.
AlphaBravo
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It's interesting how the standings have changed this year, compared to last. Looks like getting a wild card spot wont be as difficult as last year. The Stars, Nashville, and Jets are not playing as well as many expected, which could create competition for the 1 and 2 wild card spots. As DL said, we have to find a way to hold the ground and not go into any long losing streaks or we are toast. If we come out of this road trip 4-5, I think we will survive and still be competitive, ideally we come out a game above .500.
