Game #10 : Kings vs. Flames - 10/21/13 - Regulation Loss 3-2

[Sacha Baron Corbin]

Why is Dwight King on the PK....he was out of position/burnt on two of the three PP goals. I seriously dont see what Sutter sees in this guy.

I agree. Him just standing in front of Quick on that last goal was hilarious. Give me any other forward short of maybe Fraser out there in that situation.

 

[Vamos Rafa]

We struggle goals because our best players (bar one), the guys who wouldn't be going anywhere, don't put the puck in the net. It's as simple as that and it has nothing to do with the system, Toffoli, Pearson, or any of that crap.

Of course, it does. Having as much offensive depth in the lineup can help the production of our players. If the opposition don't have to worry about our bottom 6 offensively, then they can just focus on shutting down our best guys. We don't have depth right now and it's hurting our best players' performances.

 

[DocWest]

Nothing wrong with the Kopi penalty. But the two missed sticks to the face, especially the one with the ref standing two feet away, were awful.

 

[Cochese]

I would feel a little bit better about the officiating had at least one of the high sticks been called on the flames, they were not, but them's the breaks.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Can't blame the refs on this one. We played irresponsibly, and deserved the loss.

Toffoli, Deslaurier, AA and Pearson are the players I'd like to see in a kings uni sometime soon.

These two things aren't mutually exclusive, though. I agree with you. Play with fire, get burned. Doesn't mean the reffing wasn't uneven/inconsistent/a total wack job.

Ultimately these things even out over the course of the season and you can see tonight why the Kings succeed when the whistles start getting put away (or at least used on both sides); one of the biggest, heaviest teams in the league just manhandles people.

I'm not going to pretend i'm not upset that I think the Kings got the short end of the stick, though. They COULD have killed one more penalty, but they shouldn't have had to when there were plenty of should-calls on the Flames (and not the subjective kind, the automatic, high sticking kind).

Overall, not worried. Players look like they're back on track and tonight was a good sign because you KNOW the penalties thing will be straightened out.

 

[damacles1156]

Of course, it does. Having as much offensive depth in the lineup can help the production of our players. If the opposition don't have to worry about our bottom 6 offensively, then they can just focus on shutting down our best guys. We don't have depth right now and it's hurting our best players' performances.

That's a myth, every team is still going to put top checkers and Defenders on the tops six at all times.

They are never going to cover bottom six players.

But the bottom six should, contribute more.

 

[DocWest]

Jeez you know the Flames have been a disaster for a while when their fans are clamouring at the chance to post on the Kings board after an October win

Tonight was their Stanley Cup.

 

[FootKnight]

I wish they would give Toffoli a shot on that line.

I'd like to see Frattin or Carcillo back up there even. King just has so little offensive creativity. Not entirely sure why King is still on the PK either, I thought it was just a "playing well right now" thing in the other game, but he's sticking there for some reason.

 

[Papa Mocha 15]

Of course, it does. Having as much offensive depth in the lineup can help the production of our players. If the opposition don't have to worry about our bottom 6 offensively, then they can just focus on shutting down our best guys. We don't have depth right now and it's hurting our best players' performances.

We have depth...it's just one dimensional...
Overall, pleased with Carcillo and Frattin, but we had a few breaks where we should have scored but didn't. Them's the bounces...

 

[damacles1156]

I'd like to see Frattin or Carcillo back up there even. King just has so little offensive creativity. Not entirely sure why King is still on the PK either, I thought it was just a "playing well right now" thing in the other game, but he's sticking there for some reason.

Taking Brown's PK minutes, Cause they are trying to cut Brown's minutes(injury).

 

[gdaddy21]

Oh yeah, as usual, we softened them up for everyone else.

4 game losing streak for CGY incoming!

You softened us up eh? Give us like 5-10 years, we'll be softening you guys up.

 

[Herby]

It was a Penalty, but Refs can make judgment calls, they had just gave the Kings Six straight PK's. I think Kopi has earned a call here or there.

Tap's on the hand happen all game long, that's all I am saying.

Fair enough, I was not a huge fan of either the Carter or Carcillo penalties, but the ones on Kopitar and Regehr are going to be called more often than not.

I just find it funny the way people react to obvious penalties on this board, I swear if we had this board around in 1998 people probably would have said Matty J's sucker punch was clean, or a dive.

There is no vendetta against the Kings by the refs, Bettman, the Toronto war room etc. All the bad calls even out over an 82 game season.

 

[Sacha Baron Corbin]

I'd like to see Frattin or Carcillo back up there even. King just has so little offensive creativity. Not entirely sure why King is still on the PK either, I thought it was just a "playing well right now" thing in the other game, but he's sticking there for some reason.

I will never understand Sutter's love for King. He's a great 4th liner, nothing more. How many times does he need to be in the top-6 until Sutter realizes it doesn't work.

 

[Oh Snap]

Jeez you know the Flames have been a disaster for a while when their fans are clamouring at the chance to post on the Kings board after an October win

Lol right? 10 games in the season and this is how they act because their team isn't in the cellar again? Some of those fans are going to be in for a very rude awakening as the season progresses.

Edit: Congrats to the fastest team to win the Stanley Cup, The 2013-2014 Calgary Flames! Only 8 games!

 

[KingKopitar11*]

You softened us up eh? Give us like 5-10 years, we'll be softening you guys up.

Lol with Feaster.

 

[no name]

anyone have a .gif of the wideman dive? and post it on the thread on the mainboard too...

monahan is going to be good, 6 goals in his first 8 games. and cammalleri must wish he could play us every game.

No guys. Don't post that on the main board. Nobody cares and it makes us look stupid.

 

[Papa Mocha 15]

These two things aren't mutually exclusive, though. I agree with you. Play with fire, get burned.

 

[damacles1156]

Frattin looked better, but he needs to put the puck in the net.

Or bring up Toffoli. He was pretty physical, that was good.

 

[kingsfan28]

Jeez you know the Flames have been a disaster for a while when their fans are clamouring at the chance to post on the Kings board after an October win

We won't hear a peep from them once they're eliminated for making the post season in late Feb.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Oh god i didn't even catch that

I suck.

 

[etherialone]

it was a hooking call... even the commentator for the kings say that was the call

It was a dive and I personally would be ashamed of my team if I were you. Enjoy your single win against us this year.

Have fun golfing this summer.

 

[Flames7676]

Whoever the refs where did a really bad job for both teams.

 

[DocWest]

We won't hear a peep from them once they're eliminated for making the post season in late Feb.

Maybe we can help them plan their draft party?

 

[Papa Mocha 15]

Oh god i didn't even catch that

I suck.

I wasn't sure if you did that on purpose or not. LOL.... whatever...these guys will be in the lotto for the first round pick by spring so whatever.... moving on.

 

[HYORI 1963]

First game in which I noticed Frattin. I have to wonder why it took a HS before he decided to throw his body around...

I have no idea why Nolan was a HS. He's been one of my favorite kings this year.