GDT: 2023-24 season game 28 LA Kings vs San Jose Sharks @7:30pm 12/19/23

[GoldenBearHockey]

A friend of mine said they are pairing 3rd pair w Kopi line a lot more than before.. i looked for that but saw 8 and 44 with them at least half the time. If it is true it could mean TM is trying to shore up the overall team D... Both QB and Kempe havent gotten as many dangerous chances lately. I noticed Kempe looking to shoot more but he was getting off shots from the far boards or contested.. could just be a normal cycle lines go through but def something isnt the same.

I don't think there is a connect between 1-4 F lines and 1-3D I think they are just going via rotation, unless its after A PP/PK or near end of game stuff etc, which is good...imo.

 

[AbsentMojo]

I don't think there is a connect between 1-4 F lines and 1-3D I think they are just going via rotation, unless its after A PP/PK or near end of game stuff etc, which is good...imo.

It does seem unlikely and I never have bothered to look for that... Im going to watch that closer tonite. They have tightened things up since earlier in the season and brought down GF and GA quite a bit. So there is something going on - not sure what... the style they're playing now is def more playoff worthy.

 

[johnjm22]

After starting the season 0-10-1, San Jose was 9-9-2 in their last 20 coming into this game.

They gave good teams problems in recent games:
2-1 Jets (W)
5-4 Vegas (L)
6-5 Rangers (L)
6-3 Devils (W)

So it's not like they've been terrible.

 

[RayMartyniukTotems]

Pretty annoyed Bjornfort isn't playing...

I wonder how close Bjornfot is to requesting a trade?

 

[Sol]

Wow PLD is just such a lazy asshole loll

 

[YP44]

Visual representation that is on theme

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this chart confuses me. does this mean Movaerare is our second best player?

Think it is good nothing is negative for PLD

 

[KINGS17]

He made 16 saves vs. the worst team in the league, there's nothing to read into that.

Besides, like Copley, he's a 1B at best guy who breaks down after 30 games. Let's not make that mistake.

If Rittich turns in a Scrivens-like performance for the Kings this season, take it and be happy.

 

[AbsentMojo]

this chart confuses me. does this mean Movaerare is our second best player?

Think it is good nothing is negative for PLD

its just some stats for a single game that people post a lot after a game.. it usually aligns with the eye test but not always

 

[bmr]

If Rittich turns in a Scrivens-like performance for the Kings this season, take it and be happy.

He's got a bit of Robb Stauber in him. I like his fire and how aggressive he is when he plays the puck.

 

[Schrute farms]

He's got a bit of Robb Stauber in him

That sounds painful & quite unpleasant -- but who am I to judge?

 

[bmr]

That sounds painful & quite unpleasant -- but who am I to judge?

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

If Rittich turns in a Scrivens-like performance for the Kings this season, take it and be happy.

I didn't mean to sound un-enthusiastic because I was certainly happy with his performance and it goes a long way to feeling better re: talbot's workload

I'm just saying it feels like we've been spoiled with Quick so long that many Kings fans haven't been exposed to these guys that the league is littered with--1B dudes that can give you a high level of play for 20-40 games then turn into a f***ing bike tire

 

[Ghetty Green]

He's not McDavid but you may be underrating Alien.

No. He's not McDavid

 

[SherVaughn30]

If Rittich turns in a Scrivens-like performance for the Kings this season, take it and be happy.

I don't know the injury sustained so I don't have an idea how he will be coming back from injury, but there is one thing about him that an eye test, advanced stats, etc. can't deny him, which is The IT FACTOR! With Copley in net, this team doesn't lose a lot of games! In 43 game decisions with Copley in net, the Kings are 28-7-5! There is no way to measure that other than Copley has the IT FACTOR! It might be one of the strangest things in sports, but it exist.

 

[RayMartyniukTotems]

Wow PLD is just such a lazy asshole loll

Does PLD think he should centre the First line? Are we going to have another Blake blunder here...He should be traded somewhere anywhere for the Love of Pete

 

[KINGS17]

I didn't mean to sound un-enthusiastic because I was certainly happy with his performance and it goes a long way to feeling better re: talbot's workload

I'm just saying it feels like we've been spoiled with Quick so long that many Kings fans haven't been exposed to these guys that the league is littered with--1B dudes that can give you a high level of play for 20-40 games then turn into a f***ing bike tire

I think you gave a fair assessment. Scrivens started out like a house on fire for the Kings and then faded.

 

[Fripp]

Pleased with Kaliyev's development so far. He's slowly working himself into being a regular in the lineup. Currently ranked 7th on the team in points per 60 minutes in all situations and at even strength, so his production as a middle-six forward is right on. The +7 is 5th amongst Kings forwards. Also 5th in Goals For % and PDO at even strength.

That play he made on Kopitar's power play goal was assertive. Steals a loose puck and finds Kopi from the back of the net.

A big reason the Kings have moved themselves into contender status is the simultaneous development of three young players, Byfield, Kaliyev, and Spence, as regulars and big contributors.

I'm glad Kaliyev is getting noticed more. He's doing things this year that he just simply didn't seem capable of in his previous years. His skating is soooo much better. He's been carrying the puck out of his zone and through the neutral zone with really good speed and form. I've had to double check the number on his back because it didn't mesh with past Kaliyev. And, as you mentioned, his board work in the offensive zone is lightyears better. He's not just floating to open ice looking for a one-timer, he's creating turnovers. It just feels like he's really close to putting it all together and breaking out.