GDT: 2/28/17 LA Kings @ Calgary Flames | 6 PM PST

[Bandit]

Are we losing yet? I predict at least one botched handoff behind the net from Bishop to a D, probably for a goal against.

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[Scottkmlps]

Can the real Kopi please show up and not the junk one?

 

[CanadianKingsFan14]

Must win game tonight.

 

[damacles1156]

Would be a great game for Kempe to get his first NHL goal.

Maybe some luck ?

 

[Scottkmlps]

Looks like Kopi centering the 3rd line.

 

[Scottkmlps]

McNabb's first touch of the puck in the game and it's a giveaway.

 

[driller1]

Anyone else having trouble with nhl.tv? Can't seem to connect to the game...

 

[CowMix]

Why was Gravel scratched over McNabb? I guess Sutter watched a different game than me.

 

[kingsboy11]

Ladue and Andreoff in for Gravel and Kempe...

 

[damacles1156]

Why was Gravel scratched over McNabb? I guess Sutter watched a different game than me.

Gravel scratched for LaDue

 

[Scottkmlps]

Why was Gravel scratched over McNabb? I guess Sutter watched a different game than me.

Apparently Sutter enjoys watching McNabb turn the puck over and over again. Guy is so ****ing useless.

 

[Sacha Baron Corbin]

Why the **** would Sutter scratch Gravel and play McNabb. Throwing the lineups in the blender every other night is starting to get old.

 

[DFC]

TB fan checking in. You guys are going to love Bishop. He's going to act like a 3rd defenseman. (Don't worry. You'll get used to it.)

 

[KingTrouty]

Let's go Kings, behbei

 

[damacles1156]

Big stop by Bishop already.

 

[justonetime]

TB fan checking in. You guys are going to love Bishop. He's going to act like a 3rd defenseman. (Don't worry. You'll get used to it.)

I know it's way too early to say this, but long term I might actually prefer Bishop over Quick...But I don't know if that will be a realistic option.

 

[Scottkmlps]

TB fan checking in. You guys are going to love Bishop. He's going to act like a 3rd defenseman. (Don't worry. You'll get used to it.)

Good, cause the Kings need one every time McNabb is on the ice.

 

[Scottkmlps]

Jesus, Muzzin.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Kopitar, Gaborik and Toffoli have all combined for 25 goals this season.

Brent Burns has 27 goals of his own.

Let that sink in a little bit.

 

[CanadianKingsFan14]

We need to get the first goal

 

[damacles1156]

Bishop two great saves already.

 

[Little Psycho]

Apparently Sutter enjoys watching McNabb turn the puck over and over again. Guy is so ****ing useless.

Sutter is a dumbass. I rather have Gravel and Ladue than McBadd

 

[Scottkmlps]

Kopitar, Gaborik and Toffoli have all combined for 25 goals this season.

Brent Burns has 27 goals of his own.

Let that sink in a little bit.

To be fair, all 3 of those guys have missed time, Gaborik & Toffoli significant time, due to injury.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

If it were Budaj, we'd be down 1-0. Bishop already paying off. LaDue looks good already too, imagine if he were not paired with McNabb.

Pretty even game, Im' scared

 

[DFC]

I know it's way too early to say this, but long term I might actually prefer Bishop over Quick...But I don't know if that will be a realistic option.

You honestly might. Bishop is the main reason for TB's success over the past few years. Our defense is lost without him. Last night's win was huge for us because we so rarely look that good when not playing in front of Bishop. He's an absolute general back there. No clue if that's a role he has to settle into, or if he'll be comfortable being such a leader on a new team. That's a key part of his value though. You'll just notice your team playing better in front of him.

Also: Watch the way he stays square to the puck. Even when he gives up rebounds, he's immediately square to it. He'll swim in his crease to keep himself in position.