GDT: 2019-20 GM#31 LA Kings vs Calgary Flames @7:00pm 12/7/19

[tny760]

you know what though it was a largely entertaining game so i probably shouldn't be too mad

i'd like to have seen more mac in the 3rd but i dunno

 

[kingsfan28]

All 4 goals were because of defensive breakdown.

 

[Bandit]

Time to put Kovy back in , couldn't get any worse.

Pretty sure we’re never seeing Kovalchuck in a Kings sweater again.

 

[SherVaughn30]

Time to put Kovy back in , couldn't get any worse.

Seriously. I think the team would be better offensively if they scratch Toffoli and put Kovalchuk in the lineup.

 

[fsanford]

Well we should have a few players coming up in the Juniors tourney. Will look forward to that

 

[Lt Dan]

think i just read something about him pulling out

Derek needs to understand that it is not a safe or effective form of contraception
Use a jimmy hat Derek

 

[Sol]

MacD shouldn't wear a Kings jersey again.

 

[tny760]

Derek needs to understand that it is not a safe or effective form of contraception
Use a jimmy hat Derek

i mean if they're writing stories about his pullout game it must be alright

 

[SherVaughn30]

If I were coaching the Kings, I would try Prokhorkin with Kovalchuk and either Lizote or Kempe centering the line. You would be surprised how well the Russian's communicate and play well with each other.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Kings losing every game by a goal. Team would be in a playoff spot with any special teams at all.

Or if they weren’t such dumbasses in their own zone. But that’s the reason why they’re so bad, that blueline only has two NHLers on it.

 

[Bandit]

Well that was something. Time to get into the holiday spirit and pop in Die Hard.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Entertaining game that ended in a loss, so victory.

I haven't seen such bad defense I think pretty much ever honestly, haha it was almost impressive

Should have been a blowout, Campbell made some out of his gourd saves

 

[SherVaughn30]

Or if they weren’t such dumbasses in their own zone. But that’s the reason why they’re so bad, that blueline only has two NHLers on it.

Curious. Muzzin is a FA after this season. Could the Kings sign him if he wants to come back? They could have $8.2 million in cap space if Toffoli, Lewis and Clifford are not with the team next season. Also, the Kings really could use some offense from their back end besides Doughty and Martinez. The Caps have Christian Djoos with a cap hit of $1.2 million buried in the minors. He might be a good fit for the Kings. If they can create more offense from the back end, then it might open up a bit of room for some of the older forwards.

 

[kingsfan28]

at least there was this sweet highlight...

 

[tny760]

Curious. Muzzin is a FA after this season. Could the Kings sign him if he wants to come back? They could have $8.2 million in cap space if Toffoli, Lewis and Clifford are not with the team next season. Also, the Kings really could use some offense from their back end besides Doughty and Martinez. The Caps have Christian Djoos with a cap hit of $1.2 million buried in the minors. He might be a good fit for the Kings. If they can create more offense from the back end, then it might open up a bit of room for some of the older forwards.

on the wrong side of 30 and probably looking for his retirement contract? i'd pass on that given the whole rebuild thing

 

[kingsfan28]

on the wrong side of 30 and probably looking for his retirement contract? i'd pass on that given the whole rebuild thing

yeah, as tempting as it could be, he's probably looking at 6 x 7 , if not more.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

yeah, as tempting as it could be, he's probably looking at 6 x 7 , if not more.

He's absolutely worth that, and we should not be the ones giving it to him.

Love his stability and calmness and leadership though, for sure miss him.

 

[DoktorJeep]

How long is Forbort broken for?

Heard he is back on the IR.

 

[Steve Zissou]

Better question would be why in the world would The Muzz want to come back to LA?

 

[Peter James Bond II]

When Matt Roy is a bigger threat to score a goal than - Toffoli, Wagner, Lewis and Clifford...I actually have no words.

 

[kingsfan28]

the way the standings are, if we just had an average road record , we'd be close to a playoff spot.

 

[Bandit]

Better question would be why in the world would The Muzz want to come back to LA?

Sand, surf, sun.

 

[Peter James Bond II]

Yesterday I stated to get Kopi off the right wall and try him on the left...and not glued to the boards, at least 10 feet from them. So, that's where he was and he rifles one in!

From Edmonton thread the day before
"""Kopi is stuck to the half wall on the PP again. WTF? Is Sturm supposed to run the PP? Get Iafallo off the #1 unit. He does not have great net presence and is small...does not provide good screens,.
Dustin Brown has never really failed in front of the net and has probably 10 wicked elite deflections the last 3 yrs...he's still the best option there. Move Kopitar off the wall...maybe put him on the
opposite side and tell him if he does not shoot the puck, he's off the PP.""

 

[SherVaughn30]

Yesterday I stated to get Kopi off the right wall and try him on the left...and not glued to the boards, at least 10 feet from them. So, that's where he was and he rifles one in!

From Edmonton thread the day before
"""Kopi is stuck to the half wall on the PP again. WTF? Is Sturm supposed to run the PP? Get Iafallo off the #1 unit. He does not have great net presence and is small...does not provide good screens,.
Dustin Brown has never really failed in front of the net and has probably 10 wicked elite deflections the last 3 yrs...he's still the best option there. Move Kopitar off the wall...maybe put him on the
opposite side and tell him if he does not shoot the puck, he's off the PP.""

Nothing new here. The Sutter mentality still resides with all these older players on the roster. Sutter was never about offensive creativity, rather play big and heavy and grind the hell out your opponent to score goals.

 

[Fishhead]

Our defense is terrible. They will get us where we want to go, however. Take solace in the fact that the blue line is dragging this team down and only a couple of them are going to be on the team in a couple years.