GDT: MOD Warning Post #1 2023-24 season game 6 LA Kings vs Arizona Coyotes @7:30pm 10/24/23

[ScoreZeGoals]

Happy to get 2 points, but a lot to work on. Kings likely lose that game against a team with competent goaltending

 

[Axl Rhoadz]

Happy to get 2 points, but a lot to work on. Kings likely lose that game against a team with competent goaltending

And we prob beat Boston the other night if their goalie wasn't playing lights out....

 

[Frolov 6'3]

This game did its job.

Fell asleep at the start of the 3rd

You missed the assist from Paul Ladue.

 

[Schrute farms]

Any Kings line with Fiala + PLD should be the 1st line. It's shocking incompetence otherwise.

 

[Kurrilino]

You calling Luc a liar?

I would do that if i try to butter him up.
But i ask in general, why people think the Kings are a contender

 

[GoldenBearHockey]

I would do that if i try to butter him up.
But i ask in general, why people think the Kings are a contender

Let's define a contender, what does that actually mean.....in context, any one of 16 teams that make the playoffs....can be a contender

 

[lexlavender]

Don't look now, Our top two lines have a 60% xGF% over 60+ minutes of play time

 

[Fishhead]

Happy to get 2 points, but a lot to work on. Kings likely lose that game against a team with competent goaltending

Prior to last game, Arizona had a top 2 save percentage at 5v5. Even after getting shelled for 5 they are still 4th in the league in Sv%. Their 5v5 xGA is 11, they've allowed only 7. Vejmelka had allowed 5 goals in all situations in 180 minutes with a .942 save percentage, and that's with little defensive help.

They might have been off a bit, but they are as competent as it comes in net. The Kings create more havoc than we give them credit for.

 

[kingsholygrail]

The great thing to see was the Kings protect their lead and answer the Coyotes when they started to close the gap.

 

[Fishhead]

I would do that if i try to butter him up.
But i ask in general, why people think the Kings are a contender

I wouldn't label them anything yet, but to me a contender is a team that, when on their game, is incredibly hard to beat in a 7 game series by their opponents. Contenders also have the depth to absorb losses to key personnel.

Any team can lose a series when they aren't playing well. But a contender can play average and still take a series from a team that is hot. The gap between the Kings and teams like Vegas and Colorado isn't that big right now, so I could see why some say they could go deep this year. This team isn't even playing all that well and they are literally pouring in goals. It's a pretty safe bet that we will see some 8 goal nights this year.

I usually give it 15-20 games before even I think about making guesses about who the contenders are. But if the goaltending stabilizes around 3GA and .900 you can see how it would be difficult to beat the Kings in a series.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I wouldn't label them anything yet, but to me a contender is a team that, when on their game, is incredibly hard to beat in a 7 game series by their opponents. Contenders also have the depth to absorb losses to key personnel.

Any team can lose a series when they aren't playing well. But a contender can play average and still take a series from a team that is hot. The gap between the Kings and teams like Vegas and Colorado isn't that big right now, so I could see why some say they could go deep this year. This team isn't even playing all that well and they are literally pouring in goals. It's a pretty safe bet that we will see some 8 goal nights this year.

I usually give it 15-20 games before even I think about making guesses about who the contenders are. But if the goaltending stabilizes around 3GA and .900 you can see how it would be difficult to beat the Kings in a series.

And WHEN it doesn't (and .900 isn't enough to win a playoff series) Blake is gonna be held hostage for premium assets for even a middling upgrade at the deadline

 

[YP44]

There needs to be more evidence that Copley sucks ?

maybe not for you or I, but I am not convinced Rittich is an upgrade.

 

[Trash Panda]

maybe not for you or I, but I am not convinced Rittich is an upgrade.

At the very least, he was the best goalie in camp, IMO.

 

[Sol]

maybe not for you or I, but I am not convinced Rittich is an upgrade.

Since he’s looked the best it’s at least worth finding out rather than have some kind of loyalty to some scrubs

 

[Fishhead]

And WHEN it doesn't (and .900 isn't enough to win a playoff series) Blake is gonna be held hostage for premium assets for even a middling upgrade at the deadline

Yeah, unless Talbot goes Brodeur a move is going to have to be made, I don't see Copley doing that ever.

Not many upcoming UFA guys worth it out there. I would say Varly is the best bet, he's always done pretty well when he's actually made the playoffs.

 

[lexlavender]

And WHEN it doesn't (and .900 isn't enough to win a playoff series) Blake is gonna be held hostage for premium assets for even a middling upgrade at the deadline

Blake has put all his chips in anyway. I could easily see a dumping of Arvidsson, Roy, and giving up Turcotte ++ for Hellebucyk or Gibson.

Who the f*** cares about the future, roll those dice BABY

 

[Statto]

Not Hellebucyk. He signed an eye watering extension.

 

[GoldenBearHockey]

Blake has put all his chips in anyway. I could easily see a dumping of Arvidsson, Roy, and giving up Turcotte ++ for Hellebucyk or Gibson.

Who the f*** cares about the future, roll those dice BABY

LOL out of all that, Turcotte is the only "future" you have to worry about

 

[Buddy The Elf]

Damn I want a samich now gonna have to hit up Clarros tomorrow

Are you referring to Claro's in So Cal like Upland, Santa Ana etc? I haven't been there in ages. Grew up in Claremont and a friend used to work there.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Yeah, unless Talbot goes Brodeur a move is going to have to be made, I don't see Copley doing that ever.

Not many upcoming UFA guys worth it out there. I would say Varly is the best bet, he's always done pretty well when he's actually made the playoffs.

Yeah just glanced over the upcoming UFA list too and no solutions there either, so the writing appears on the wall

 

[Bandit]

Don't look now, Our top two lines have a 60% xGF% over 60+ minutes of play time

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Don’t look now but we’re already 7 points back of the division lead.

 

[Frolov 6'3]

I cant remember the last time LA won the division.

Divisions wins are nice but uninteresting.

San Jose must have 23 of those.

 

[FSL KINGS]

@FSL KINGS

Someone do a wellness check on him for Lewis

Thanks for asking. Under the weather. Don't feel that bad. Way more grouchy than usual. Thought I'd spare everyone grumpy posts.

Lewis almost had a couple! Nice to see him getting rewarded. That line is kicking some butt.

 

[BaileyFan]

I wouldn't label them anything yet, but to me a contender is a team that, when on their game, is incredibly hard to beat in a 7 game series by their opponents. Contenders also have the depth to absorb losses to key personnel.

Any team can lose a series when they aren't playing well. But a contender can play average and still take a series from a team that is hot. The gap between the Kings and teams like Vegas and Colorado isn't that big right now, so I could see why some say they could go deep this year. This team isn't even playing all that well and they are literally pouring in goals. It's a pretty safe bet that we will see some 8 goal nights this year.

I usually give it 15-20 games before even I think about making guesses about who the contenders are. But if the goaltending stabilizes around 3GA and .900 you can see how it would be difficult to beat the Kings in a series.

The Kings might not be playing that well but they are playing as well as anyone could have expected. So far the Kings are who we thought they were: a deep team that overwhelms less talented opponents with waves of offense that wins high scoring games but is neutralized and beaten cleanly by teams with good goaltending/team defense who have top tier stars that easily outscore our stars. I wouldn't expect this to change much or for their game to stabilize, this is the game the roster is built to play.

The Kings will go far in the playoffs as long as they get to play the Ducks or Sharks in every series.

 

[Buddy The Elf]

I cant remember the last time LA won the division.

Divisions wins are nice but uninteresting.

San Jose must have 23 of those.

The last time and the ONLY time: