GDT: 2020-21 season Game 14 LA Kings vs Minnesota Wild @7:00pm 2/16/21

[fsanford]

I wouldn’t hate seeing someone else get a crack at Iafallo’s spot. He hasn’t been awful but he’s just sort of there.

Was thinking same thing but you dont touch this lineup right now. If guys like Lizotte get Wally Pipp'd so be it

 

[kilowatt]

I wouldn’t hate seeing someone else get a crack at Iafallo’s spot. He hasn’t been awful but he’s just sort of there.

Not a terrible idea. I wonder if Andersson might show a little more offense playing with Kopitar?

Or... bring up someone...

 

[bland]

Roy on Fiala:

That's a vital message sent, and to his teammates, not Fiala. This year isn't about draft picks, its about team building. You know everyone in that room saw that play and talked about it afterwards. Roy took care of his own business, played nearly flawless defense and allowed yet another rookie defenseman to step in and shine. That's three guys breaking in onto his left, and all three have been able to thrive. That's no accident.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

That's a vital message sent, and to his teammates, not Fiala. This year isn't about draft picks, its about team building. You know everyone in that room saw that play and talked about it afterwards. Roy took care of his own business, played nearly flawless defense and allowed yet another rookie defenseman to step in and shine. That's three guys breaking in onto his left, and all three have been able to thrive. That's no accident.

Dude is definitely getting a letter at some point, like Matty Norstrom. Quiet intensity.

 

[Jericho111091]

Beat Faila's ass Roy!

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I wouldn’t hate seeing someone else get a crack at Iafallo’s spot. He hasn’t been awful but he’s just sort of there.

I get what you're saying but if it ain't broke...at this point he's not just fumbling all over the ice like he was earlier, give him a chance to work thru it since all the other lines are clicking pretty well. He's on a 57 point pace.

 

[Steve Zissou]

Oh, and f*** this asshat.

 

[Docgonzo]

Definitely liked that they all went a little extra against Fiala once they got up by 2. Kept it between the lines but made sure to finish everything against him.

 

[Steve Zissou]

Roy on Fiala:

 

[cyclones22]

Somehow Strand has helped Maatta look better too.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Somehow Strand has helped Maatta look better too.

Despite Maatta's best efforts to hurt him, lol. Loved that shift where he lost his stick three times and fell by himself. And Strand casually moved the puck out.

 

[kilowatt]

I think we can all agree that MacDermid doesn't belong in the lineup anymore, right?

 

[kilowatt]

What's so crazy to me is that we're seeing flashes of greatness from some of these kids and we haven't even seen Byfield, Turcotte, Kaliyev, Madden, Thomas, Kupari, or Fagemo yet. You know, all our best offensive prospects.

 

[ru4reals]

Lizotte better not come back and take Vilardi's spot on the 2nd line or JAD's.

It will happen you see.

 

[Johnny Utah]

Lizotte doesn’t impress me. He had 6 goals last year. Kings have better options at center.

 

[kingsfan28]

Oh, and f*** this asshat.

There's an entire group on another part of this website who think that's a clean hit, followed by "what about this hit?" "how come he didn't get suspended?"

 

[ru4reals]

What's so crazy to me is that we're seeing flashes of greatness from some of these kids and we haven't even seen Byfield, Turcotte, Kaliyev, Madden, Thomas, Kupari, or Fagemo yet. You know, all our best offensive prospects.

This was exactly my thoughts after the game. And this group have a better offensive upside then the ones up in the big club now. Not jumping ahead of myself, but wow. Hope the hockey gods give us a few super studs in the not too distant future.

 

[Peter James Bond III]

How does MacDermid ever play a game for the Kings again?

Roy is back...Bjornfot looking like the most poised 19 year old defenseman I've ever seen...Strand playing exceptionally well...Clague was scratched, but has been excellent
and Walker could be back in a week, or so. Anderson had one of his better games tonight as well. Even Maata has been ok. I suppose you could say MacDermid could get in a game when the Kings need toughness, but he is not an NHL defenseman and the Kings have better options.

Pipeline: Hults, Grans, Faber, Nousiainen, Meehan. (Durzi not an omission. Not seeing a future for him here)

Oh, and the 'Bjornfot is not flashy and will never have offensive upside" BS....he went to the net more than some King forwards tonight. Tobias just may well be
the Kings best defenseman by the age of 21. Not to take anything away from the epic defenseman Matt Roy has become...but Toby is not even getting warmed up and 19.

 

[kilowatt]

I'll say it: Bjornfot looked like rookie Doughty.

 

[cyclones22]

Now folks are seeing why Doughty was so excited about him last season. I remember some posters argued that Doughty just routinely pumps the tires of his partners, like Forbort. But there's a difference between being complementary and gushing about the talent. It was obvious that Tobi was different.

 

[ru4reals]

I'll say it: Bjornfot looked like rookie Doughty.

I know it's been only a few games, and I hate to jump to conclusions and anoint Toby as the next whoever....but this kid is F****n nails the way he played D and handled Greenway as a freakin 19 year old teenager.

 

[Bandit]

I mean I’m stoked at what I’m seeing don’t get me wrong, but that wasn’t exactly the ‘77 Canadiens they were up against out there. Kings played a good game and lots of bright spots for sure, I just caution against getting too far ahead of ourselves.

 

[kilowatt]

I mean I’m stoked at what I’m seeing don’t get me wrong, but that wasn’t exactly the ‘77 Canadiens they were up against out there. Kings played a good game and lots of bright spots for sure, I just caution against getting too far ahead of ourselves.

Totally agree, but we're not the '77 Canadiens either. Of the 18 skaters we iced tonight, 10 could realistically still be in the AHL.

 

[Steve Zissou]

There's an entire group on another part of this website who think that's a clean hit, followed by "what about this hit?" "how come he didn't get suspended?"

No, it's more of a 'Roy fell, so it's completely clean and an unfortunate situation, so no suspension!' kind of group.

So mind-numbing stupid.

 

[kilowatt]

Also, you love to see it: Kopitar lead Kings forwards in ice time with 19:43, a very respectable number. Doughty played 24:51, with more than three minutes on the power play. A little higher than necessary but ultimately a lot better than earlier in the season.