GDT: 10/27 Nashville Predators @ LA Kings 7:30 PST

[KingTrouty]

Man this feels good. I'm not even concerned about the 4OT wins. Free hockey is free hockey.

Budaj starting to look a lot better in net. Seems to be settling down a little.

Just really happy with how the team is playing.

Preach Trolfoli, right there with you, bubba!!!

 

[KingTrouty]

nerd alert

What does this mean?? Lol something on the post game? My son is hogging the TV

Post game is probly over by now, no?

 

[Fishhead]

Taking the responsibility of leadership off Brown is starting to look genius. He's making things happen out there on many of his shifts. Even with zero points tonight he was on the ice for both regulation goals.

It's weird saying this, but once Gaborik gets back, we might actually have 3 effective lines.

 

[Kingspiracy]

Taking the responsibility of leadership off Brown is starting to look genius. He's making things happen out there on many of his shifts. Even with zero points tonight he was on the ice for both regulation goals.

It's weird saying this, but once Gaborik gets back, we might actually have 3 effective lines.

Brown has been surprisingly solid, I'd love it if he could keep this up for the whole season.

 

[theMajor]

Taking the responsibility of leadership off Brown is starting to look genius. He's making things happen out there on many of his shifts. Even with zero points tonight he was on the ice for both regulation goals.

It's weird saying this, but once Gaborik gets back, we might actually have 3 effective lines.

its almost as if removing the C flipped his brain back on. I know its still early but he looks like an entirely different player

 

[KingTrouty]

Taking the responsibility of leadership off Brown is starting to look genius. He's making things happen out there on many of his shifts. Even with zero points tonight he was on the ice for both regulation goals.

It's weird saying this, but once Gaborik gets back, we might actually have 3 effective lines.

And when Quickie gets back, a contender

 

[Trolfoli]

its almost as if removing the C flipped his brain back on. I know its still early but he looks like an entirely different player

He's not trying to lead by example, Brown's just playing his game. Also playing on a line where they know the idea is to grind/crash the net helps because everyone's on the same page.

I'm really impressed with his passing this year. Not over thinking it, move the puck quick and don't hold it too long.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

We're rocking a league best 58.7% SAT%. SJS are a closeish 2nd at 56.3%, but then it falls off even more after that to 54 and 53%. We're killing it. What's hurting us is a PDO in the gutter at 969 (we know why that was, though).

 

[Trolfoli]

We're rocking a league best 58.7% SAT%. SJS are a closeish 2nd at 56.3%, but then it falls off even more after that to 54 and 53%. We're killing it. What's hurting us is a PDO in the gutter at 969 (we know why that was, though).

Sutter?

 

[regulate]

Glad for the extra point.

Is Dowd eligible for the expansion draft? Hoping not.

Yes, he is eligible for the expansion draft.

 

[SlimCharles]

Dude!!! Such a hottie. And she's a beach hottie. (hermosa)

I'd change my avatar to her or psycho Taylor swift face but I like my Bradley right now

By the way, nice to have you here! You've made me laugh quite a few times.

 

[johnjm22]

Remember when the Kings were 0-3 and we were already talking about the draft? Good times.

Speaking of Dowd, who would have thought that both the Kings' 7th round picks from 2009 would end up being regular NHLers? Pretty good.

 

[kingsholygrail]

Remember when the Kings were 0-3 and we were already talking about the draft? Good times.

Speaking of Dowd, who would have thought that both the Kings' 7th round picks from 2009 would end up being regular NHLers? Pretty good.

I don't expect the Kings to beat either the Blackhawks or the Blues this coming road trip, so I'm sure we'll be climbing back to our respective ledges pretty soon here.
Credit to the team development program regarding Dowd and such.

 

[Steve Zissou]

Puffin is definitely learning to fly and shedding his moniker while he's at it.

 

[KingsFan7824]

Last team without a regulation win, but every point without Quick and Gaborik is a good point.

 

[The Tikkanen]

Purcell, Greene and Nolan better get cozy. I think the team would be even better if King was removed from the lineup as well. Another 12:44 of no production but it appears Sutter is seeing the same lack of production as King was given no PP ice time. It's funny how when the top players are given the correct minutes and the grunts aren't given PP ice time the Kings seem to find success. Who knew?

 

[KingTrouty]

By the way, nice to have you here! You've made me laugh quite a few times.

Thanks, Slim. Just trying to bring a little levity and a different flavor here. Not trying to mess with people, tho I was a bit of a jerk for a while. Now I'm just easy breazy, bubba

Thanks for the kind words, man I'll be around here quite a bit (I just heard some posters roll their eyes lol) while I wait for a ban at my football board to go away, and if I don't feel like too much of an a hole to the board I will keep posting a bunch, otherwise I'll go back to my 5-10 posts a week. For whatever that's worth, huge digression lol

How bout our Kings, ey??? Horrible start, but we're picking it up! No wins in reg, but they'll come. And Dowd has been a small revelation Can't wait to get Quickie back

 

[KingTrouty]

Purcell, Greene and Nolan better get cozy. I think the team would be even better if King was removed from the lineup as well. Another 12:44 of no production but it appears Sutter is seeing the same lack of production as King was given no PP ice time. It's funny how when the top players are given the correct minutes and the grunts aren't given PP ice time the Kings seem to find success. Who knew?

Dude, we have a team!! I completely agree with you, keep those jags away from the ice. Wait till Quick comes back before the playoffs, man. This could be a surprise season.

 

[Axl Rhoadz]

Purcell, Greene and Nolan better get cozy. I think the team would be even better if King was removed from the lineup as well. Another 12:44 of no production but it appears Sutter is seeing the same lack of production as King was given no PP ice time. It's funny how when the top players are given the correct minutes and the grunts aren't given PP ice time the Kings seem to find success. Who knew?

Wouldn't surprise me to see Setoguchi scratched for next game, he was atrocious last night.

 

[johnjm22]

I don't expect the Kings to beat either the Blackhawks or the Blues this coming road trip.

Why? Neither of those teams are world beaters right now. I expect the Kings to get at least some points out of those games.

I don't understand why people think this team is so bad. If you look at the roster objectively, they're clearly a quality playoff caliber team.

 

[PJ Kings Hockey]

Why? Neither of those teams are world beaters right now. I expect the Kings to get at least some points out of those games.

I don't understand why people think this team is so bad. If you look at the roster objectively, they're clearly a quality playoff caliber team.

The third line is contributing on the score sheet. That makes a difference.

 

[Hansman]

Man this feels good. I'm not even concerned about the 4OT wins. Free hockey is free hockey.

Budaj starting to look a lot better in net. Seems to be settling down a little.

Just really happy with how the team is playing.

Habs fan, I think you guys will like Budaj.
Glad hes winning .

You will love him in shoot -outs, I cant recall seeing him lose one.

cheers

 

[Little Psycho]

Sutter is going to run Kopi into the ground by mid season.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Sutter is going to run Kopi into the ground by mid season.

We'll be lucky if he makes it that far at his current pace.

He's playing as many minutes as most #1 defensemen not named Doughty, Karlsson, or Suter.

 

[Bandit]

The third line is contributing on the score sheet. That makes a difference.

A huge difference. Brown still can't stay on his feet, but he's playing with fire in his belly and Dowd is a godsend. Offensive creativity on the 3rd line... who knew?