Should be able to beat the Blues and Flyers. Panthers will be another test.
GDT: 2023-24 season game 13 LA Kings vs Pittsburgh Penguins @7:30pm 11/9/23
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funky
Build around Byfield, not the vets
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Edmonton to sign Frolov. He would be kryptonite to Copley.
We were playing back to the games and just got back home. Byfield almost handed us the win by himself but was just an inch off a couple of times.
We definitely have to figure out her back up goalie situation and maybe it’s time to sit Laf for a game or two and see if a guy like Turcotte can help that lines chemistry. He has done nothing wrong, and I love the way he plays, but maybe a new body on that line will breathe some life. Turcotte is all over the place and is good on puck pursuits and can help spell PL off on face-offs when he struggles.
Also get Byfield on that first power-play. The reason I think they’re leaving him on the second power play line is it’s giving him confidence to take over the unit and lead the unit.
We were playing back to the games and just got back home. Byfield almost handed us the win by himself but was just an inch off a couple of times.
We definitely have to figure out her back up goalie situation and maybe it’s time to sit Laf for a game or two and see if a guy like Turcotte can help that lines chemistry. He has done nothing wrong, and I love the way he plays, but maybe a new body on that line will breathe some life. Turcotte is all over the place and is good on puck pursuits and can help spell PL off on face-offs when he struggles.
Also get Byfield on that first power-play. The reason I think they’re leaving him on the second power play line is it’s giving him confidence to take over the unit and lead the unit.
kingsfan28
Its A Kingspiracy !
kingsfan28
Its A Kingspiracy !
King'sPawn
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They're high percentage when the goalie moves slower post-to-post than waiting to hear your number called at the DMV.
SherVaughn30
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Copley flat out lost this game for the Kings. 3 of 4 goals were avoidable. An .800 SV% is not acceptable. Two wrap around goals on the same post because Copley was off angle and didn't push off the inside of the post. On the Eller shorty, Copley has to be challenging at the top the goal crease.
Pens have some good offensive skill, but no team should be winning a game with only having 20 shots on goal.
It's time to roll the dice and call up Rittich to backup Talbot. Copley can work on his game with the Ontario Reign if he isn't picked up on waivers.
Pens have some good offensive skill, but no team should be winning a game with only having 20 shots on goal.
It's time to roll the dice and call up Rittich to backup Talbot. Copley can work on his game with the Ontario Reign if he isn't picked up on waivers.
Just being sarcastic definitely winnable games, but one win in 6 games. Not feeling confident at the moment.
SherVaughn30
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Copley flat out lost this game for the Kings. 3 of 4 goals were avoidable. An .800 SV% is not acceptable. Two wrap around goals on the same post because Copley was off angle and didn't push off the inside of the post. On the Eller shorty, Copley has to be challenging at the top the goal crease.
Pens have some good offensive skill, but no team should be winning a game with only having 20 shots on goal.
It's time to roll the dice and call up Rittich to backup Talbot. Copley can work on his game with the Ontario Reign if he isn't picked up on waivers.
Pens have some good offensive skill, but no team should be winning a game with only having 20 shots on goal.
It's time to roll the dice and call up Rittich to backup Talbot. Copley can work on his game with the Ontario Reign if he isn't picked up on waivers.
Copley’s magic seems to have worn away. Lost confidence in him.
Fiala/Dubois line is off.
Glad for the point at least especially after the high of the Vegas game.
Fiala/Dubois line is off.
Glad for the point at least especially after the high of the Vegas game.
BringTheReign
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Kings didn’t play great, but with an NHL-quality backup they probably come away with two points.
I think Laferriere should be swapped with Turcotte as well—that line needs a different look.
I think Laferriere should be swapped with Turcotte as well—that line needs a different look.
How about Turcs, Copley and a 2nd for Blackwood. Heck two wins in a row only 26. Will we have enough cap space. Not sure how much he's making. Wishful thinking but hey worth a shot. Wonder if the sharts take the bait.
AbsentMojo
F-ing get up and hunt! Cmon Todd!
Kempe must be wishing he broke out a year sooner given what PLD and Fiala makes vs himself (esp PLD)
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johnjm22
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Still young who knows may play better with a better team. Trying to find a solution to Copley don't think Rittich is any better.
WHOneedsSOX
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That third line is it's just bad. Not sure what's wrong with Fiala but he looks terrible. He's good for one bad turnover each shift.
RayMartyniukTotems
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At least Rittich has played a number of seasons in the NHL,Copley has not and should not...he looked hesitant and small going down too often and not covering that post was lunacy...
Lets at least try
Sol
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Now that I had an hour to simmer down I can comfortably say I want Copley shot out of a cannon into the sun so he can f*** off.
True bring him up ASAP cuz Talbot can't be playing every game.
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SherVaughn30
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What I'm seeing from Copley is he's struggling with the faster game. He's a big goalie that has never been quick moving side2side(there were times even last season when I noticed he's weaker going left post to right post). When he stays on his angles, reads the plays well and uses his size, then he's in fairly good shape. The problem is he's not consistent. He had a surprising season last year, but the league scouts all goalies and finds their weaknesses. Copley is not a secret anymore and he's not adjusting his game to what the rest of the league has figured out on him. Some people probably remember during preseason that Rittich was considerably outplaying Copley for the backup job, but Blake was still gonna keep Copley up because of the new 1 year contract he gave him.
RayMartyniukTotems
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SherVaughn30
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Blackwood is playing well for the Sharks, but if you were to make that trade you then have two goalies(Talbot, Blackwood) with a long list history of injuries. You call up Rittich first and try him out(he has played more NHL games than Copley) before you explore a trade for another goalie.
ScoreZeGoals
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The Kings need an answer in net, not trading assets for another question mark
Moses Doughty
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Yep, mostly agree with this. The problem with his play reading is that he isn't quick enough at it to mitigate the issues that lack of speed causes as you mentioned. Needs to be at least above average to very good at it for it to not be a constant source of goals against like with goals 1/4 on the wraps and 3 (great pass by Sid, but the pucks pretty much by him before he even starts to try and move laterally).
Almost need to give Rittich the Flyers game Saturday at this point (although with the break after, may be able to get Talbot in through until the 20th against Arizona
Beyond goaltending, might be time to see what Turcotte can do on line 3. That line has talent and 2 brand new Kings means an adjustment period is needed, but it's missing something. Fiala needs to wake up despite the point total, but I can't see Todd wanting to mess with the other lines atm
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