GDT: Game #1 Sharks @ Kings - Buckaroo Banzai Edition - 7:30 PM PDT NBCSN KFOX

[Barrie22]

He literally skated across the ice to hit a guy from behind with zero involvement in the play

It's the kings so he'll get a $5k fine

5k for a king? That is way to hefty of a payment.

 

[The Nemesis]

Lucic is such a pissbaby. Born to be a King.

I'll always have the smallest measure of respect for Lucic because he won a Memorial Cup with the Giants before turning pro. But Milan Lucic the professional hockey player is a complete tool.

 

[TealTownUSA]

Martin Jones 1st star just to pour salt on LA.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Lucic scares no one. After getting punked by Weise.

 

[Barrie22]

Lucic scares no one. After getting punked by Weise.

Couture makes weise look like a legitimate heavy weight. So him being trolled by couture is 10x worse.

 

[Negatively Positive]

That was fun. Not very often do you see the Sharks keep the foot on the gas and outshoot the other team in the 3rd with the lead.

 

[cleveland408]

I love how Couture checked Lucic

 

[CJL182]

It's only 1 game, but holy crap that was refreshing. Laundry list of positives out of this one. Full 60 minute effort even with a large lead, PK was perfect, great PP movement and chances, players were actually screening Quick. Jones settled in nicely and looked great. Immense defensive puck pressure, especially on backchecking. It sure is nice not being hemmed in the defensive zone. Let's see if we can consistently play this way and pressure the puck.

 

[drunksage]

Vlasic on postgame radio interview:

- very good game, could've been like "oh crap, it's over now" after the goal, but they stuck to their system, a new system that's fun
- new system is similar to what he played at the Olympics, it's in your face, gives no time for opponents to make plays, D pinch, forwards support, play in their zone, you shoot, you get rewarded
- PK is aggressive, if you're passive then good players will make plays, and of course Jones-y will have to make saves because they're a man short, sometimes they'll make good plays when you're aggressive, but the more you're aggressive, the more likely you'll be successful
- didn't see play well but looks like Lucic got hipchecked, Cooch had a big smile, Lucic skated all the way across to ice to target a player and hit him in the head, Vlasic had to support his teammate
- didn't see the Dustin Brown hit, but he's sure the league will look at Lucic and make the right call
- [shooting the puck a lot in his mindset?] worked in offseason to get shots off quicker and harder, one of his objectives this year is to shoot it more, which will get him rewarded more, and he got a goal and an assist but they gave it to Hertl even though he didn't touch it [see, I knew Hertl didn't get it lol]

Pavelski on TV postgame interview:

- they played aggressively, they're excited to play after that long offseason, they'll be able to build off a lot of good things tonight
- different energy from start of training camp, could feel the energy and that guys were fitting in right away, they love playing the game
- [on captaincy] exciting, great opportunity, but there's so many guys in the room with experience that you can lean on, it's a group effort, they believe that they're close, there will be ups and downs, but it's a tremendous feeling

 

[DrFeelgood]

I still can't believe Dustin Brown didn't get a penalty for his diving headbutt on Couture

 

[Gene Parmesan]

That style of play is what DeBoer preaches. He finally has the horses to do it.

 

[Barrie22]

I still can't believe Dustin Brown didn't get a penalty for his diving headbutt on Couture

He is not torres.

 

[Gilligans Island]

Well that's a pretty good way to start the season, I can't really complain about anything. Maybe Brown taking stupid penalties? Eh, i'm too happy about the game to care.

WHAT??

He took the penalties no one else would or should take. Give your head a shake.

 

[hohosaregood]

Vlasic's like doing a total teardown of McLellan's system right there in that postgame interview.

 

[CrazedZooChimp]

What a blast of a game to watch. My optimism will steadily increase with more games like this. I think the nicest thing was the solid performance from Jones, that was probably my biggest question coming in. Can't wait for game 2!

 

[WineShark]

Several positives versus last year but the one I liked the best was they kept playing with a lead and didn't let up. Time and time again last year they coasted with a lead and lost games.

I noticed the Kings did the Sutter approach to a blow out and tried to send a message at the end. I remember when he was Sharks coach, his approach was good for a talented young team. It didn't work for an older team. That's what the Kings looked like tonight.

 

[Gilligans Island]

Couture makes weise look like a legitimate heavy weight. So him being trolled by couture is 10x worse.

Exactly. That's like the LB getting trolled by the K and letting everyone know it bugged him. What a fake goon he is.

 

[Linkster]

That was fun. Not very often do you see the Sharks keep the foot on the gas and outshoot the other team in the 3rd with the lead.

One of my brightest hopes for the DeBoer system too.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Vlasic's like doing a total teardown of McLellan's system right there in that postgame interview.

Lirl. Yeah he did.

 

[DrFeelgood]

WHAT??

He took the penalties no one else would or should take. Give your head a shake.

I'm not talking about the fights, i'm talking about the minors he took while we had a big lead.

 

[Gilligans Island]

One of my brightest hopes for the DeBoer system too.

Yeah, constant aggressiveness is the biggest aspect I'm happiest about. How many years have we been saying taking away time and space. Let's see if this team keeps it up. Hopefully they do.

 

[Gilligans Island]

I'm not talking about the fights, i'm talking about the minors he took while we had a big lead.

He took 1 with a 4 goal lead. Ease up on the dude. Try to be a bit objective about him.

 

[Hangemhigh]

https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/651964515324665860

Obvious dangerous head shot. Will the league do anything? I think we already know.

 

[DrFeelgood]

He took 1 with a 4 goal lead. Ease up on the dude. Try to be a bit objective about him.

I was also being heavily sarcastic trying to find a flaw in an otherwise nearly perfect game.

 

[Linkster]

Vlasic on postgame radio interview: (...)

Thanks for that summary, I really enjoy the radio extras.