GDT: Kings vs. Ducks 5PM PT

[Arthuros]

Well, at least it was somewhat interesting, and Lindholm got his first two points this season.

 

[Ducks in a row]

Down 3 - 0 close it to 3 - 2 like the fight to try to comeback too bad couldn't do it and at least get 1 point in the standings. No Kopitar and we couldn't take advantage on home ice

 

[Duck Off]

D was crap. Lindholm and Manson were okay, but the other 4 were ****. I'm pretty sure Bieksa could pull his pants down and take a fat **** at center ice, and we will still dress him for some reason.

Fowler and Vatanen were garbage too. Again, Randy is a ******** for not going with the obvious pairings of Lindholm-Vatanen; Fowler-Manson.

 

[Duck Off]

Down 3 - 0 close it to 3 - 2 like the fight to try to comeback too bad couldn't do it and at least get 1 point in the standings. No Kopitar and we couldn't take advantage on home ice

No Kopitar, Gaborik, or Quick. Plus LA played yesterday. Unacceptable effort really.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

first two periods were awful completely dominated 5 on 5 against a kings team without Kopitar, once again 4th line is a non factor, and Bieksa is our worst dman once again, can't even receive basic passes and is always bumping our goalie

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Man, the Kings are pretty bad this year.

 

[Ducks Nation*]

I missed the game other than the last 5 mins how did kase look

 

[Ducks in a row]

Special teams killed us tonight

 

[Duck Off]

I missed the game other than the last 5 mins how did kase look

Flashy at times. Honestly once Crammer is back, I'd rather go with both of them and scratch one of Wagner/Boll. Boll blows but at least he tries to be physical. Wagner is just kind of there.

 

[Sojourn]

BTW - This is why you shouldn't make an achievement thread on the main boards 20 games into the season.

 

[Sean Garrity]

Flashy at times. Honestly once Crammer is back, I'd rather go with both of them and scratch one of Wagner/Boll. Boll blows but at least he tries to be physical. Wagner is just kind of there.

I agree. Kase has great transition offensive positioning instincts and has been solid overall. It's clear he needs to get stronger though because he's been beaten up along the boards at times.

What happened to Wagner's physicality!? He used to deliver a "wow" hit once per game, now you hardly even notice him. Disappointing

 

[Sojourn]

I agree. Kase has great transition offensive positioning instincts and has been solid overall. It's clear he needs to get stronger though because he's been beaten up along the boards at times.

What happened to Wagner's physicality!? He used to deliver a "wow" hit once per game, now you hardly even notice him. Disappointing

Boudreau's influence, clearly.

 

[Sean Garrity]

BTW - This is why you shouldn't make an achievement thread on the main boards 20 games into the season.

Oh wow, didn't even realize one of our own did that until now. to us.

 

[Sojourn]

On a more serious note, I do wonder what happened to Wagner's physical play. One of the best parts of his game was how aggressive he was.

Disappointing is definitely the word I'd use too. He needs to get that back.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

On a more serious note, I do wonder what happened to Wagner's physical play. One of the best parts of his game was how aggressive he was.

Disappointing is definitely the word I'd use too. He needs to get that back.

I wonder if that 2 year one way contract made him feel he had it made. I hope not, but I wouldn't be surprised. Hopefully he figures it out and gets back to his old forceful way.

 

[Emerald Duck]

Vermette officially won 20 of 21 faceoffs tonight, or 95%.

I don't know if this is a NHL record for faceoff winning pct in one game (based on minimum attempts greater than ... 10 ? 20 ?), but it should be pretty close. I don't know what happened on his one loss, but I see an obvious opportunity for improvement

Congrats to Vermy

 

[Duck Off]

On a more serious note, I do wonder what happened to Wagner's physical play. One of the best parts of his game was how aggressive he was.

Disappointing is definitely the word I'd use too. He needs to get that back.

Like Johnny said below, it almost seems like he's content. Maybe being center makes it more difficult for him to be physical, but God, he's been awful.

 

[pbgoalie]

Just got home from game. I honestly didn't know Wagner played...
Fowler had a tough game. Not picking on him, but messed some coverages up in front of net,
And made some pretty bad outlet passes.
Vermette awesome, doing everything we would ask of him well.
Bieksa plays like the kid in pick up that wears number four and thinks he's Bobby Orr, and we all make fun of him. My God, he is awful.

Vats meh
How can you get outclassed by a short handed Kings team on B2b

Not a terrible team, but IMO not a very good team either.

 

[IDuck]

BTW - This is why you shouldn't make an achievement thread on the main boards 20 games into the season.

this....such bad form and now ALL ducks fans have to answer for it.

 

[2faded]

Wagner's hits are his only asset. He checked a few guys over the boards. It's why everyone here loses their minds every time he's waived. He's not that good and never has been.

 

[SirQuacksALot]

The Kings, when on their game, are better than the Devils. A dash of solid goal-tending and the Ducks lost this with their own terrible play early in the second.

 

[Dirk316]

Maybe it's time to call up Corey Tropp to replace Wagner. He's been on fire in San Diego and actually throws hits

 

[mightyquack]

Bieksa interferes with Gibson for the 1st goal by knocking a forward into him (again) then stops him from raising his blocker to attempt the save, and then decides just after giving up a PP goal it's a good idea to hold onto a forward for no reason to give up another PP. Up there with Boll for biggest waste of space on the roster. Wonder when Vatanen is going to wake up too, can't recall a more disappointing Ducks player on the back of a big contract extension in recent memory, really needs to start playing like a 5m defenceman.

 

[Ducks Nation*]

As I said when we waived him, Wagner has been useless the whole season I can't remember a good thing he has done.

 

[Exit Dose]

Man, the Kings are pretty bad this year.

They look like they need to retool their roster.