2016 LA Kings Offseason GDT V: Free Agent Frenzy

[mrkolice]

kopi in action, today against nhl-heavy denmark, slovenia won 3-0:

http://www.sport-tv.si/d221417/Hokej/Reprezentance/VIDEO_Padli_Danci_z_Belorusi_v_boj_za_OI.html (videos with goals below)

kopi made an assist for a third goal, i guess you'll find his whole play very familiar, possesion beast. it was a tough and scrappy game. kopi made a great contribution in D as well, including saving 2mins of 5v3, that made a huge difference.

 

[lumbergh]

kopi in action, today against nhl-heavy denmark, slovenia won 3-0:

http://www.sport-tv.si/d221417/Hokej/Reprezentance/VIDEO_Padli_Danci_z_Belorusi_v_boj_za_OI.html (videos with goals below)

kopi made an assist for a third goal, i guess you'll find his whole play very familiar, possesion beast. it was a tough and scrappy game. kopi made a great contribution in D as well, including saving 2mins of 5v3, that made a huge difference.

That's "Music" to my ears.

 

[USE Fi]

Los Angeles Kings 2016-17 Season Preview link

 

[mattgkg]

Los Angeles Kings 2016-17 Season Preview link

anyone else reading this like they have no idea?

 

[USE Fi]

anyone else reading this like they have no idea?

Yes, every site makes one, i dont think he has inside knowledge what he is writing.

Writing about Brown on every site and after top six and top 4 D its just a guess for most writers. Putting Lewis as a center looks like a lock for everyone that writes about Kings.

 

[mattgkg]

Yes, every site makes one, i dont think he has inside knowledge what he is writing.

it's impressive how many players he ignored completely. love it. you have to try to get that many things off in an article.

 

[USE Fi]

Hoven on NHL Radio: Kings Rookies, Jake Muzzin, Ducks Roster, World Cup link

 

[raswilliam]

Hoven on NHL Radio: Kings Rookies, Jake Muzzin, Ducks Roster, World Cup link

the mayor thinks our d will be

doughty McNabb
Martinez Muzzin
Gilbert Gravel

Green Forbort Trotman fight it out for the 7th spot.

 

[USE Fi]

the mayor thinks our d will be

doughty McNabb
Martinez Muzzin
Gilbert Gravel

Green Forbort Trotman fight it out for the 7th spot.

and Scuderi

 

[Trolfoli]

and Scuderi

Who?


Seriously.... unless Greene is injured I can't see Sutter benching him.

 

[KingPuckChoo]

Who?


Seriously.... unless Greene is injured I can't see Sutter benching him.

he wasn't playing much under Sutter in 2012/13 & 13/14

he was often a healthy scratch

 

[USE Fi]

Edmonton Oilers May Be Targeting Mike Richards: Report

 

[The Tikkanen]

I'm trying to remember the last time the Kings signed a player coming off major surgery that even worked out OK. I'd be shocked if Gilbert is even healthy at the start of the season. Again, this is a guy in his 30's who spent the entire summer re-habbing, not training and will be behind everybody else. Then factor in the Oilers didn't want him anymore cause he's so soft, which Sutter LOVES, I don't see it. Trying to figure out which signing makes less sense between Gilbert and Purcell.

 

[JureEe]

Little OT.. Slovenia is qualified for olympics... Kopitar had assist and SO goal against Belarus in final game. his total score is 3G 2A (and 1 SO goal) in 3 games.

 

[mrkolice]

yes! we won! it's the second time in a row that we're in! cheerz!!!

 

[USE Fi]

I'm trying to remember the last time the Kings signed a player coming off major surgery that even worked out OK. I'd be shocked if Gilbert is even healthy at the start of the season. Again, this is a guy in his 30's who spent the entire summer re-habbing, not training and will be behind everybody else. Then factor in the Oilers didn't want him anymore cause he's so soft, which Sutter LOVES, I don't see it. Trying to figure out which signing makes less sense between Gilbert and Purcell.

Gilbert played for Michel Therrien and he hasnt made a comment like this of Gilbert so i think he isn`t soft at all.

 

[Fishhead]

Gilbert played for Michel Therrien and he hasnt made a comment like this of Gilbert so i think he isn`t soft at all.

Gilbert is soft, there's no way around that. He rarely puts his body on anyone. Yea, he blocks shots but it's because his possession numbers are not traditionally great. He might not be soft for Montreal, but relative to the Kings he sure is. Not sure about the fit at all.

 

[USE Fi]

Gilbert is soft, there's no way around that. He rarely puts his body on anyone. Yea, he blocks shots but it's because his possession numbers are not traditionally great. He might not be soft for Montreal, but relative to the Kings he sure is. Not sure about the fit at all.

I agree was mostly posting it like tongue-in-cheek as a joke.
Where Hoven is right Kings need to have a solid top 4. Muzzin-Doughty is not an option.

 

[mrkolice]

video, belarus - slovenia, penalties after 2-2 ot, kopi scored, with slovenian commentator: http://www.sport-tv.si/d221453/Hokej/Reprezentance/VIDEO_Kazenski_streli_Slovenija_Belorusija.html

 

[Fishhead]

video, belarus - slovenia, penalties after 2-2 ot, kopi scored, with slovenian commentator: http://www.sport-tv.si/d221453/Hokej/Reprezentance/VIDEO_Kazenski_streli_Slovenija_Belorusija.html

Thanks for that. It's awesome to see them make it in again.

Obviously, Kopi is a big part of the team, but there's definitely a lot of other talent on that roster. It wouldn't surprise me to see the sport continue to grow there, and while they may never be a powerhouse, they will continue to improve internationally and produce NHL players here and there.

 

[USE Fi]

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[KopitarFAN]

Just glad he (Kopi) appears to have gotten through those games without incident.

 

[mrkolice]

Thanks for that. It's awesome to see them make it in again.

Obviously, Kopi is a big part of the team, but there's definitely a lot of other talent on that roster. It wouldn't surprise me to see the sport continue to grow there, and while they may never be a powerhouse, they will continue to improve internationally and produce NHL players here and there.

very true, with kopi it's a different team, and overall it is tight in every position, as the bench is extremely short. this generation entered their peak age, these are the golden years for most of key players and it should last at least until 2018 olympics. after that i'm a bit pessimistic, there are only 2 pro clubs in slovenia, their budgets are a sad joke and it's very hard to keep a good and skilled trainer for youngsters. for little money, little music. let's enjoy it while it lasts.