WCSF Gm#1: KINGS vs. Sharks - 5/14/13 - One Down, Three To Go!!! GO KINGS GO!

[KingKopitar11*]

I love Sutter's answers. He never really answer the questions.

He would be the perfect politician

 

[lak4ever]

I love Sutter's answers. He never really answer the questions.

Too funny.

 

[Peter James Bond]

St. Louis was so much better than these guys.

St Louis' forecheck was absolutely stellar and the best I have ever seen.
That was a huge difference tonight. The Blues were all over the Kings defense
lightning quick and relentless. They often made Muzzin (and everyone to a degree) look like bumbling incompetents, almost every time we tried to move out of our zone. And then they would have amazing puck control and positioning in our zone.
I thought we looked horrid at times, but it was mainly how excellent the Blues were at this.

I mean, Muzzin actually (almost) looked smooth this game! It was because he had more time.

 

[agentfouser]

To the people saying that this was easy or that the Blues were that much better than the Sharks, just stop it right now. You're asking for a jinx by making such comments.

That said, the huge difference tonight from the previous series is that the Kings' breakout is back. It was pretty much gone for the series against the Blues, but the Sharks just don't pressure nearly as hard and they don't have the five-man structure that St. Louis had. On the other hand, I thought the Sharks attacked through the middle a lot better than the Blues did, and the Kings really need to pressure up the ice more. Our defense is still backing off too much, and against the Sharks that will burn us.

Kopitar with a much improved performance tonight, same with Brown. That line was solid at both ends.

 

[HYORI 1963]

It would be exciting to see Vey out there but I think Richie's the right choice.

 

[Alisa]

I love how our game held up against them.

Tonight's a good night to be a Kings fan.

 

[damacles1156]

Sutter pretty much just said Stoll is injured, without saying it.

That Sucks, Stoll has played very well this season, and Richardson is not a good Defensive Center.

I would put Lewis at Center, keep Richardson at Wing.

 

[Albi]

to the people saying that this was easy or that the blues were that much better than the sharks, just stop it right now. You're asking for a jinx by making such comments.

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[Tanevian*]

After spending 5 days in SJ for games 3&4 I have become a Kings fan for 5 games.

 

[Model62]

Ok...so he's hurt, right? Sucks.

Could be or he could be being cagey until the Wheel of Justice is consulted.

 

[damacles1156]

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The Kings shattered all Jinx last year. Don't believe in that crap anymore(for the Kings anyway).

Ether your team is good enough or it's not.

The Blues were a much better team than the Sharks. That is a pretty accurate observation.

 

[Live in the Now]

If he's really hurt, the Stoll thing is going to turn out to be a far bigger loss than we expect.

I am not happy.

 

[Brent Burns]

Great job by your guys tonight! We will be ready for game 2!

 

[Little Psycho]

Lil tidbit... Earlier 2day Sutter mentioned #lakings having 6 captains. Asked f/u 2nt, in team photo it's 23C, and A's on 2, 11, 10, 28, 77.

Our captains.

 

[Sydor25]

I do think the kings need to start getting 3 or 4 goals per game to advance in this series. Sharks will start scoring. They started fast and faded, but it was their first game in a while.

 

[KingKopitar11*]

If he's really hurt, the Stoll thing is going to turn out to be a far bigger loss than we expect.

I am not happy.

Yup. He's the glue that holds the 3rd line together. This is really bad.

 

[William H Bonney]

This league needs to start holding coaches/teams accountable for defending players like Torres.

 

[Sydor25]

What a shock. The sharks coach didn't think the sharks commited any penalties tonight. He said the Torres hit was clean and not a charge.

 

[William H Bonney]

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Jinxes don't exist. You may not agree with the sentiment but a fear of a jinx shouldn't be the reason.

 

[KingKopitar11*]

This league needs to start holding coaches/teams accountable for defending players like Torres.

This is old but I remember how shocked i was when they allowed Bertuzzi to still play hockey after that... whatever it was against Moore.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

I like how Moriarty is talking to Toffoli as if he's a child. This man is a riot.

 

[Vamos Rafa]

The TSN feed showed a graphic about the average size of the Kings, Sharks, and Canucks. This is off the top of my head: Kings are 6'2 213, Sharks are 6'1" 203, Canucks are 6'1" 193.

 

[agentfouser]

Fox just made a good point: the Sharks cycle the puck like the Blues, but they take it to the net more quickly. I think that's a good observation, and that may help explain why the Kings were able to break the puck out and transition to offense a lot more effectively. Against St. Louis, they spent SO much time in our zone that our guys were worn out and desperate to clear the zone and change. Against the Sharks, they sort of invite the counter attacks.

At the end of the day, I think San Jose will score more, but it will aslo be a lot easier for the Kings to play their game, which we saw through the first two periods.

 

[agentfouser]

I like how Moriarty is talking to Toffoli as if he's a child. This man is a riot.

So, Tyler, what was your favorite animal today at the zoo?

 

[Vamos Rafa]

Wait, there's a post-game Kings Live?