Pre-Game Talk: Kings in Ottawa, Tues. 7:30 pm on TSN/RDS

[Micklebot]

Sounds like we'll be rolling 11-7 with 3 lines the next couple of games.

Probably the right move imo. With Smith, Ryan (and MacArthur) out I'd rather spread the mins out than thin out the talent. Hopefully Brown takes advantage of a solid performance against the leafs and gains the confidence to earn a top 9 role.

 

[Deku]

So what's the plan here? Boro in no contact jersey, Harpur sent back to the ville , White supposedly not playing

THOMPSON on Turris' wing? I like him but jesus

 

[PatrickEaves]

THOMPSON on Turris' wing? I like him but jesus

"If Turris scores less points, his contract extension will cost less." -Eugene Melnyk

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

THOMPSON on Turris' wing? I like him but jesus

I see a name that starts with H that just seems primed for a top 6 audition, but hey, why not Thompson instead.

 

[NyQuil]

Boro in.

Today in no-contact jersey, tomorrow in the lineup. No respect for the guy. Let him heal up properly ffs.

I think this has a lot more to do with Boro.

This is the kind of guy that would try to get back into the game even if his leg gets amputated and chewed up by a snowblower.

At the end of the day, I think Boro lives his life under the ever-present fear that if he is ever out of the line-up for any substantial length of time, he may never get back in.

 

[IranCondraAffair]

High-end draft pick on your roster? Need to play him significant minutes or GM sends him to CHL?

.....Better play 33 yr old Nate Thompson on the top-line instead.

Boucher is a good coach, but he has his favorites.

 

[Back in Black]

Boro in.

Today in no-contact jersey, tomorrow in the lineup. No respect for the guy. Let him heal up properly ffs.

I'm guessing he's itching to get back in and was waiting for doctors clearance!

 

[NyQuil]

High-end draft pick on your roster? Need to play him significant minutes or GM sends him to CHL?

.....Better play 33 yr old Nate Thompson on the top-line instead.

Boucher is a good coach, but he has his favorites.

Maybe he'll switch things up during the game.

 

[Micklebot]

Maybe he'll switch things up during the game.

He's already suggested as much

 

[NyQuil]

He's already suggested as much

It's also a good way to get people to shut up and stop asking him questions about the lines.

 

[Engineer]

Not sure why we all freak out over practice lines anymore, he's been testing various arrangements and lines that never see game play since he started with the sens over a year ago.

 

[2CHAINZ]

I think this has a lot more to do with Boro.

This is the kind of guy that would try to get back into the game even if his leg gets amputated and chewed up by a snowblower.

At the end of the day, I think Boro lives his life under the ever-present fear that if he is ever out of the line-up for any substantial length of time, he may never get back in.

Boro missed most of the playoffs where we went to the ecf. He was rewarded with a new contract and a spot on opening day. Safe to say I think he knows he's safe.

 

[NyQuil]

Boro missed most of the playoffs where we went to the ecf. He was rewarded with a new contract and a spot on opening day. Safe to say I think he knows he's safe.

I don't think his survival instincts will ever be tamed.

He is like some kind of bear with a camel head. Primal and loyal.

 

[Baby Ryan]

Hopefully Brassard and Stone can keep up their amazing play without Ryan. Looking forward to watching this game, haven't been able to watch much recently .

 

[topshelf15]

Mix and match,thinking thats all we can really do for now.A move is needed but that could take time ,so we will roll on with what we have

 

[BondraTime]

This is where our lack of offensive depth comes into the limelight.

It's much easier to get a skilled guy to play an energy/defensive role than vice versa.

Thankfully some of our guys coming up fit that bill in Chlapik/Perron/Batherson, but for the next 12/16 months we are going to have to role with our lunch pail players.

We are off to a great start, just need to keep the foot on the gas.

Though seeing Thompson on a line with Turris is painful.

 

[NyQuil]

Tough to go up against a top team in the league with a depleted line-up. The timing isn't great, but oh well.

Condon will have to be sharp.

 

[FormentonTheFuture]

Tough to go up against a top team in the league with a depleted line-up. The timing isn't great, but oh well.

Condon will have to be sharp.

The Kings aren't a top team at all.

 

[Engineer]

The Kings aren't a top team at all.

They're literally in first place in pts% and haven't lost a game in regulation yet.

Do you ever think before posting?

 

[BatherSeason]

The Kings aren't a top team at all.

Nope, you are right, the only team with no regulation losses in the league is no good

 

[NyQuil]

The Kings aren't a top team at all.

Wrong.

They are first in their division and conference and have the best goal differential in the NHL.

They are a top team "at all".

You think it's unsustainable, fine, but they are until proven otherwise.

 

[Alex1234]

Pageau has always seemed to have nice chemistry with Stone, why not this:

Pageau-Brass-Stone
Hoff-Turris-Dzingel
Burrows-Thompson-Pyatt
DiDo - Brown - ??? (we all know its gonna be McCormick)

I would love to see Brown up higher, but GB doesn't.

Pageau-Pyatt is a couple so I doubt they are splitted

 

[starling]

If they lose today Kings will be dethroned by Vegas Knights as the top team in NHL.

 

[Boud]

Tough to go up against a top team in the league with a depleted line-up. The timing isn't great, but oh well.

Condon will have to be sharp.

At least Carter is out

 

[Alex1234]

The Kings aren't a top team at all.

Wrong

Standings and stats are showing quite the opposite