GDT: 2019-20 GM#2 LA Kings vs Calgary Flames@6:00pm 10/8/19

[BallPointHammer]

I like the ice time distribution for the forwards and defensemen, though granted 11 vs 12 forwards helped there.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Loved the win but the one constant dating back to last season is Amart and his ****ing no look pass turnovers...

Martinez hasn't been good but to be fair he's a year older, carrying around Roy who has been head and shoulders our worst d-man, and playing Muzzin's old minutes for the most part. Not a good situation for him resulting in a predictably bad look

 

[HookKing]

I liked Kovy. I really wish they would utilize his shot more. He's been with the team for over the season and I don't know if we've seen them actually try. He's more of a specialist now. He had a great game and is going to have offensive production, but was also a turnover machine and a liability. That being said, I believe TMac is one of the perfect candidates to take advantage of Kovy and his strengths while limiting his weaknesses.

I'm going to disagree here...I actually think that was the problem last year, they kept trying to get him to one time it. He's awesome as a power forward, great passing and hands -- just go to the net and get dirty.

 

[tny760]

Feel free to discuss.

I don't like taunts.

But I'm sure if Tkachuck did it to Staples Center you'd think it was glorious, because you're so objective, right?

emotions are running very very high in that situation

i fault him for nothing

 

[DAkings20]

Guys, Blake got interviewed by his mom after the game. Played really well!

 

[HookKing]

really, 2 bad goals in this game, including the tying one. goal one is one that you give up in practice.

The last one shouldn't have counted and he lost sight of the puck -- with good reason since it was way up in the air.

 

[KingPuckChoo]

Doughty showed why he's elite, unfortunately the media is asleep at this hour

 

[Legionnaire]

Guys, Blake got interviewed by his mom after the game. Played really well!

MILF!!!

 

[fsanford]

I think i enjoyed that game more than any of the 82 from last year..

There is a pulse again, and they seem to have fun playing hockey again.

 

[cyclones22]

LMAO at anyone criticizing the "taunts". Yep, it's cool. Boo him every time he has the puck. Yell obscenities and gesture him when he's near the glass. Talk shit about him every chance you get because he's the enemy. He scores the winning goal in an emotionally charged game? Just skate off, Drew. Yeah, players are humans too. F that noise.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Drew had every right to go off tonight. That's positive emotion. That's him being bottled and focused on the game and unleashing after. We always talk about him talking and getting off his game, that was the exact opposite.

I hope he does that every game. That means he went off this season. f***in right Drew, he earned that after getting run all night, booed in the building, chirped in the media, and getting the GWG when his rival got away with a high stick on the tying goal.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Also, remember this salty bitch every time you read one of his articles pumping everyone else's tires.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Also, remember this salty ***** every time you read one of his articles pumping everyone else's tires.

Drew Doughty living rent free.

 

[fsanford]

Maybe Drew just happy about not having to deal with night feedings.

 

[bland]

Martinez hasn't been good but to be fair he's a year older, carrying around Roy who has been head and shoulders our worst d-man, and playing Muzzin's old minutes for the most part. Not a good situation for him resulting in a predictably bad look

Ryan was very good tonight, not sure what you are talking about. Yeah, he had three really poor shifts Edmonton, but tonight he did everything asked of him and he showed he can bounce back.

Bjornfot has been wildly overmatched in these two games. I am anxious to see how he plays at home before they send him back to Sweden, which cannot be in doubt now. He is most definitely not ready.

 

[mbar]

Some of our players have a month’s worth of points already. As others have mentioned, this has been fun.

I really loved our grind them down tough style when we were elite but man it sucked the joy out of the sport in me the last three years.

I’m all in on this new approach.

 

[SettlementRichie10]

Drew Doughty is a father lmfao

 

[kingsfan28]

I'm really surprised it wasn't , 1. blown down for high sticking above the crossbar. And 2. that it counted. the ref had a perfect view.

 

[crassbonanza]

Also, remember this salty ***** every time you read one of his articles pumping everyone else's tires.

Dom is the f***ing worst, he has the lamest hot takes and is just a smarmy little shit. I honestly can't stand him, I was considering picking up the Athletic this season until I saw how much they were pushing him.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Ryan was very good tonight, not sure what you are talking about. Yeah, he had three really poor shifts Edmonton, but tonight he did everything asked of him and he showed he can bounce back.

Bjornfot has been wildly overmatched in these two games. I am anxious to see how he plays at home before they send him back to Sweden, which cannot be in doubt now. He is most definitely not ready.

Roy was by far our worst d-man again and this time he didn't have the McDavid excuse.

The stats match my eye test, dude was just ineffective. He didn't get blown up clearly like the other night, thank goodness, but he was still awful. He was our worst CF% player despite softer minutes.

Agreed on Bjornfot though, unfortunately, he just hasn't been the same guy as the preseason.

 

[Little Psycho]

I was laughing at Kovalchuk cursing in Russian after his goal.

 

[Little Psycho]

Drew Doughty is a father lmfao

So are Getzlaf and Kesler. Some dads just don't grow up lol.

 

[Bandit]

Glad we won, too bad we gave those assclowns a free point, kinda surprised we didn’t challenge the tying goal.

Our suckass second line looked pretty good all things considered. Hopefully all hope isn’t lost for them.

glad Drew got the last laugh too. f*** that crater faced little shit.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

 

[Bandit]

He already has the last laugh permanently. 2 cups, gold medals, untold millions in the bank, wife & kid, house in Manhattan Beach...

Meanwhile it’s snowing in Calgary.