GDT: 2022-23 season game 55 LA Kings vs Buffalo Sabres @7:30pm 2/13/23

[Axl Rhoadz]

When are we firing TM?

 

[Surf Nutz]

And just like that, the Choir was...
wait for it,

Gone!

 

[kingskring]

When are we firing TM?

 

[aceofpace]

Goal differential is almost back to even (-1)!

I was all excited when it was briefly +1 in the third period.

 

[Surf Nutz]

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"Sir, I have Barry Trotz on line one."

JK!

 

[SaltyElkHunter]

Danault just seems like a likable dude

 

[RonM11]

This is what makes McClelland such a great coach. He's not thrilled with the victory; those last ten minutes were god-awful and reminded me of that abortion against Carolina.

Nevertheless, this team is finally learning to blow people out. They are most certainly becoming elite in this league and if we can get the Chychrun deal closed without giving away the farm I can see this team becoming a contender for years to come (beyond the HOF players still left on the team).

 

[crassbonanza]

Um, Cough Cough Cough!

Well, there have only been 2 GM's in Kings history since the shootout was introduced and Lombardi only had 2 seasons with the 3 on 3 overtime at the tail end of his tenure. Those drastic rule changes really of changed what a win meant, hell Quick made similar comments when he overtook Vachon.

 

[Surf Nutz]

Well, there have only been 2 GM's in Kings history since the shootout was introduced and Lombardi only had 2 seasons with the 3 on 3 overtime at the tail end of his tenure. Those drastic rule changes really of changed what a win meant, hell Quick made similar comments when he overtook Vachon.

All I can hear is Charlie Brown's teacher....

 

[Sol]

My takeaway is that the Kings were the best team at all times today.

1. Edler sucked ass
2. Copley has really good rebound control. Probably the best rebound control I’ve seen from a Kings goalie. It’s always one and done.
3. Byfield needs to seriously work on his shot and release. I know it was one of his strong suits before his draft but his shots are just straight trash right now. Needs to train with Kempe. He does every other thing well though. I’m not gonna be hyped until he starts potting goals.
4. Walker looks good and quick.
5. EDLER IS SO BAD. Always out of position because he always gets burned.

 

[AbsentMojo]

Um, Cough Cough Cough!

Nice milestone.. wouldnt get too buzzed tho until he wins a playoff series

 

[fsanford]

Still -1 in goal differential, those 2 late goals killed us.

 

[AbsentMojo]

My takeaway is that the Kings were the best team at all times today.

1. Edler sucked ass
2. Copley has really good rebound control. Probably the best rebound control I’ve seen from a Kings goalie. It’s always one and done.
3. Byfield needs to seriously work on his shot and release. I know it was one of his strong suits before his draft but his shots are just straight trash right now. Needs to train with Kempe. He does every other thing well though. I’m not gonna be hyped until he starts potting goals.
4. Walker looks good and quick.
5. EDLER IS SO BAD. Always out of position because he always gets burned.

Byfield (Flyfield) looked faster than usual tonite.. did u notice

 

[Surf Nutz]

Nice milestone.. wouldnt get too buzzed tho until he wins a playoff series

If they win the division, this is the year.

 

[AbsentMojo]

If they win the division, this is the year.

They definitely could win the division, its a 4 horse race and down the stretch they come! Seattle is coming back to earth - but thats the kind of team that could be a problem. Id like to see an off the radar 6'5" nasty left hand mofo get signed and come and toughen up the d-corps for playoff time.

 

[Sol]

Byfield (Flyfield) looked faster than usual tonite.. did u notice

I was sitting pretty close so I got a good look. I think he’s pretty much everywhere. He’s skating very well and he’s creating chances from zero. Back checks very well too. He definitely hesitated with the puck though when he has an opportunity. I think it’s pretty obvious he thinks a bit too much when he has a scoring opportunity. With more confidence, and a lot of practice on his release, I think he will start racking up points. His game is on the verge of a break out, the doors cracked open.

 

[AbsentMojo]

I was sitting pretty close so I got a good look. I think he’s pretty much everywhere. He’s skating very well and he’s creating chances from zero. Back checks very well too. He definitely hesitated with the puck though when he has an opportunity. I think it’s pretty obvious he thinks a bit too much when he has a scoring opportunity. With more confidence, and a lot of practice on his release, I think he will start racking up points. His game is on the verge of a break out, the doors cracked open.

nice summary - thats how i see it too.. he makes a lot of clever passes to free guys up.. e.g. created the 2 on 1 for Kopi and Kempe.. and a couple of other nice little plays

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Think the Chychrun rumors have given the team a bit more motivation?

 

[kingsholygrail]

If they win the division, this is the year.

Let's talk division if they get out of the road trip intact.

 

[AbsentMojo]

Think the Chychrun rumors have given the team a bit more motivation?

I think that could be part of it - maybe got pumped by Brown's ceremony? whatever gets them going. I think bringing some 'big' piece is a danger to the chem this team is building... Id rather see more of a role player come here that is meat and potatoes and breaks bones in front of the net

 

[Docgonzo]

Getting players heathy helps a ton. 2nd line looked lost without Moore, and Kaliyev helps the PP a lot. It makes it so Todd can roll his lines and not worry where the scoring is coming from.

 

[Surf Nutz]

Let's talk division if they get out of the road trip intact.

I will be there Friday.

 

[All The Kings Men]

Danault just seems like a likable dude

He really is.

 

[Telos]

LOL reading through the comments about Faust and Jim. I was sitting right behind them. I thought it was interesting that they don't actually sit next to each other like I thought they used to. They sit on opposite sides of the same booth with a divider between them but each have their own statistician/tech sitting next to them.

Well we all know who the real heroes of the game was:

 

[kingsfan28]

Still -1 in goal differential, those 2 late goals killed us.

yeah I was all happy until the refs started calling penalties again at 5-1, then they scored again. F-ing ref game management, won't call back to back trips after our pp goal, then call a slash late in the period and it's 5-2. still in the minus at -1.