GDT: Pre-season LA Kings vs Anaheim Ducks @7:00pm 9/29/23

[AbsentMojo]

so glad we dont have to hear hayweird whine about that penalty

 

[Herby]

He ends up on his stomach so much even on nothing plays.

I told you guys.

In all my years watching hockey I’ve only seen one goalie flop around more, and Hasek was just a freak of nature.

I was all for signing Portillo if he hit UFA as a long-term project, but a third was too pricey for a goalie who needs his mechanics completely overhauled.

 

[KingsOfCali25]

Hodgson looks like Reinhart. Too bad he doesn't have the silky hands as Reinhart.

The wish.com version

 

[KingsHockey24]

Spence, Moverare, and Clarke should be rounding out our blueline in the NHL.

 

[Johnny Utah]

Bjornfot on the ice for the goal.

 

[LeftKinger]

Bjornfot on the ice for the goal.

And Clarke caught puck watching out front…

Spence and Clarke both look ready to me. Spence looks more polished but Clarke’s dynamic. He’ll iron out his game but he needs to do so at the NHL level imo.

I remember when Bjornfoot first came up, he looked so poised and silky. Idk what happened to this dude…

 

[kilowatt]

Durzi on the left last year didn't work but I wonder if we could do something with Roy and Doughty? It may be a dumb idea, but I'd love to see Spence and Clarke paired with Anderson and Gavrikov.

Doughty - Roy
Anderson - Clarke
Gavrikov - Spence

 

[lumbergh]

And Clarke caught puck watching out front…

Spence and Clarke both look ready to me. Spence looks more polished but Clarke’s dynamic. He’ll iron out his game but he needs to do so at the NHL level imo.

I remember when Bjornfoot first came up, he looked so poised and silky. Idk what happened to this dude…

Clarke didn’t look great on defense for the penalty at the end of the period.

 

[King'sPawn]

Bjornfot on the ice for the goal.

Unless you want to point out what he did wrong on the play, why are you bringing it up?

Clarke and Chromiak were much more responsible leaving the man alone up front. Bjornfot was pursuing the puck.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

TM never met a right handed defenseman he wouldn't try to play on the left, so yeah, i kind of expect shenanigans

 

[kingsfan28]

And Clarke caught puck watching out front…

Spence and Clarke both look ready to me. Spence looks more polished but Clarke’s dynamic. He’ll iron out his game but he needs to do so at the NHL level imo.

I remember when Bjornfoot first came up, he looked so poised and silky. Idk what happened to this dude…

Everyone has been wondering that. IDK, it's like he peaked year one, then has gotten worse.

 

[Surf Nutz]

I told you guys.

In all my years watching hockey I’ve only seen one goalie flop around more, and Hasek was just a freak of nature.

I was all for signing Portillo if he hit UFA as a long-term project, but a third was too pricey for a goalie who needs his mechanics completely overhauled.

 

[King'sPawn]

On Hodgson's goal, assists should go to Booth and Ziemmer. I'm sure they're happy just to be playing, but I'm sure seeing their name on the scoresheet, even in preseason, would be a nice boost.

 

[kinghock]

On Hodgson's goal, assists should go to Booth and Ziemmer. I'm sure they're happy just to be playing, but I'm sure seeing their name on the scoresheet, even in preseason, would be a nice boost.

Booth looking really good...

 

[King'sPawn]

Booth looking really good...

Agreed. He's improved as the camps have gone on.

I'll never expect him to be a game-breaker, but his simplistic, low-event style of play reminds me a bit of how Scuderi used to play (not that I expect him to become that player).

 

[riznat]

Spence better make the team, he is going to have a good career somewhere

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Booth is just a warm comfortable blanket out there

just quietly lets the air out of the opponents tires, and makes a nice little breakout pass to a forward, all while narrating in a smooth, deep radio DJ voice

 

[RayMartyniukTotems]

But but 50 year old lewis can kill penalties. LOL.

What kind of Cheap Drugs was Blake on when he decided to sign Puck in the Pacific Lewis

 

[kinghock]

Agreed. He's improved as the camps have gone on.

I'll never expect him to be a game-breaker, but his simplistic, low-event style of play reminds me a bit of how Scuderi used to play (not that I expect him to become that player).

He became much stronger physically this year.

It changed his game drastically.

If he will get 15 more pounds of muscles, he will be really good.

 

[RayMartyniukTotems]

San Diego should have an NHL team

 

[Telos]

Damn. Hit anybody but Turcotte... and Clarke

Unfortunate giveaway by Hodgson.

 

[King'sPawn]

Holy ****Hodgson. Forget what color jersey you're wearing?

 

[ru4reals]

Great Turcs just got drilled by the puck. Sheesh.

 

[Steve Zissou]

Horrible giveaway right in front of the net by Hodgson.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

That is not a good giveaway, Hodgson. Right in front of his own net.