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Speculation: 2013-2014 Roster Discussion III

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Ott would be a much better fit. He's very versatile and can play a number of roles. That's the type of player most of us wish Lewis was more like and Ott does fit the mold of the type of player Lombardi and Sutter seem to be attracted to.
 
I like the Ott idea. If you think threads are on the main boards are bad now... just wait! :laugh:

King - Kopitar - Williams
Brown - Richards - Carter
Ott - Vey/Stoll - Toffoli
Clifford - Stoll/Vey - Nolan

Carcillo
 
Ziggy Stardust said:
Ott would be a much better fit. He's very versatile and can play a number of roles. That's the type of player most of us wish Lewis was more like and Ott does fit the mold of the type of player Lombardi and Sutter seem to be attracted to.
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Ott makes me throw up in my mouth. another player right up there with Perry, that I don't ever want to see in a Kings sweater. i know that both would improve the roster, but i just can't watch them.
 
I HATE Ott, but would love him on the team. Ott would be a great addition IF Brown was healthy, but since Brown is playing like garbage, we kinda need someone a little more skilled
 
Huh, maybe I've underestimated Ott's actual playing ability due to just flat out hating him as an opposing player :laugh: Would he really be an upgrade you think?
 
Day 473: Woke up and to no shock, Colin Fraser is still on the team.
 
butteryslugz said:
is Nolan healthy yet? if so, is he a healthy scratch when hes ready to play?
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Haven't heard anything one way or the other really (on Greene either beyond that abysmal game), but have to imagine the lines are staying the same until they stop working, so I'd imagine he stays a HS for a bit.
 
Nolan has lost his lineup spot to Clifford. KC has simply been the better player since the Olympic break, which was the exact opposite of earlier in the year when Nolan was playing well and Clifford was horrific.
 
Herby said:
Nolan has lost his lineup spot to Clifford. KC has simply been the better player since the Olympic break, which was the exact opposite of earlier in the year when Nolan was playing well and Clifford was horrific.
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hard to be sad either way. both of these guys' work ethic is just amazing. the hustle, damn. both of them an hit like freight trains, too, though i'd argue nolan does it a bit more often than clifford does these days.
 
Oh Snap said:
I like the Ott idea. If you think threads are on the main boards are bad now... just wait! :laugh:

King - Kopitar - Williams
Brown - Richards - Carter
Ott - Vey/Stoll - Toffoli
Clifford - Stoll/Vey - Nolan

Carcillo
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My bad
 
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I like OTT a bunch too but we just don't need him.

If we add Vey and Andy to our bottom 6 next season and start getting Sabs feet wet with the team by playoff time we could be beast.

I loved last nights line of Pearson/Carter/Toffoli.

Gaborik/Kopi/Williams
Pearson/Carter/Toffoli
King/Richards/Brown
Clifford/Vey/Nolan

+ many many other options. That looks dang good to me and I suck at line ups.
 
Tonellisghost said:
I like OTT a bunch too but we just don't need him.

If we add Vey and Andy to our bottom 6 next season and start getting Sabs feet wet with the team by playoff time we could be beast.

I loved last nights line of Pearson/Carter/Toffoli.

Gaborik/Kopi/Williams
Pearson/Carter/Toffoli
King/Richards/Brown
Clifford/Vey/Nolan

+ many many other options. That looks dang good to me and I suck at line ups.
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I would be 100% fine with these as our forward units. D is looking iffy
 
Tonellisghost said:
I like OTT a bunch too but we just don't need him.

If we add Vey and Andy to our bottom 6 next season and start getting Sabs feet wet with the team by playoff time we could be beast.

I loved last nights line of Pearson/Carter/Toffoli.

Gaborik/Kopi/Williams
Pearson/Carter/Toffoli
King/Richards/Brown
Clifford/Vey/Nolan

+ many many other options. That looks dang good to me and I suck at line ups.
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and people doubted and debated that Kopitar - Carter - Richards - ? down the middle would be a foolish endeavour. i've advocated this since day one. it spreads out talent into their natural positions and also helps to establish true depth in the line up. as LA fills in with the kids and possible UFA talent this will be the winning ticket to the playoffs and Finals, not just this year but for years to come.

the argument of keeping Carter with Richards, simply caused a log jam and under use of someone like TTT. now you add in Pearson, it would only cause further problems of slotting players. this has had a positive impact as well for guys like Brown and King that are moved into roles better suited to their abilities, rather than playing "up" the line up on a constant basis.

the player it will impact possibly the most and possibly the most positively is Richards himself. he will likely see reduced time against other top 1-2 centers, which will allow him to take advantage of less skilled and possibly bigger centers. this will save the wear and tear on him, game after game. i still believe the guy can and will rise to another level come playoffs. he is getting older and like other athletes will need to guard against the "age factor" they will face.

pearson - carter - toffoli have the the possibility of becoming a great line. It is a combination of well above average to excellent skills in all three of them, that in time as they gain chemistry and confidence will be a force. right now timing and chemistry is off and of the three i think TTT is having the most difficulty finding his niche. Pearson has been great to watch this past stretch, the game looks to have slowed down for him and he's playing "his" game - not just a game. Tyler sometimes looks hesitant and unsure of where to go in support of the other two, but its reps and chemistry at this point for him.
 
Tonellisghost said:
I like OTT a bunch too but we just don't need him.

If we add Vey and Andy to our bottom 6 next season and start getting Sabs feet wet with the team by playoff time we could be beast.

I loved last nights line of Pearson/Carter/Toffoli.

Gaborik/Kopi/Williams
Pearson/Carter/Toffoli
King/Richards/Brown
Clifford/Vey/Nolan

+ many many other options. That looks dang good to me and I suck at line ups.
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I like Vey but my money's on Shore.

We have so many kids that are ready to graduate, we almost need to roll 5 lines. I guess it's a nice problem to have eh? :)

I also think Richards gets traded in the off-season.
 
Whiskeypete said:
and people doubted and debated that Kopitar - Carter - Richards - ? down the middle would be a foolish endeavour. i've advocated this since day one. it spreads out talent into their natural positions and also helps to establish true depth in the line up. as LA fills in with the kids and possible UFA talent this will be the winning ticket to the playoffs and Finals, not just this year but for years to come.

the argument of keeping Carter with Richards, simply caused a log jam and under use of someone like TTT. now you add in Pearson, it would only cause further problems of slotting players. this has had a positive impact as well for guys like Brown and King that are moved into roles better suited to their abilities, rather than playing "up" the line up on a constant basis.

the player it will impact possibly the most and possibly the most positively is Richards himself. he will likely see reduced time against other top 1-2 centers, which will allow him to take advantage of less skilled and possibly bigger centers. this will save the wear and tear on him, game after game. i still believe the guy can and will rise to another level come playoffs. he is getting older and like other athletes will need to guard against the "age factor" they will face.

pearson - carter - toffoli have the the possibility of becoming a great line. It is a combination of well above average to excellent skills in all three of them, that in time as they gain chemistry and confidence will be a force. right now timing and chemistry is off and of the three i think TTT is having the most difficulty finding his niche. Pearson has been great to watch this past stretch, the game looks to have slowed down for him and he's playing "his" game - not just a game. Tyler sometimes looks hesitant and unsure of where to go in support of the other two, but its reps and chemistry at this point for him.
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Couple of points I'd like to add.

Speed can help wear other teams down as much as physical play. Beat em up... slam them into a wall... then make them try and keep up with Carter/Gaborik.

By running 3-4 lines with more equal amounts of time it allows the players to play at higher energy levels while they are on the ice. This will also help wear down the opposition. Instead of say Kopitar playing 30 mins a night in the Olympics.

Running 3-4 lines will also make it more difficult for other teams on the road to get the match ups they want.

Lots of bonuses, but I'd still like to see Richards with some better line mates. Maybe swap him with Stoll.
 
Whiskeypete said:
and people doubted and debated that Kopitar - Carter - Richards - ? down the middle would be a foolish endeavour. i've advocated this since day one.
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The problem with Richards as our 3C is that he makes WAAAAAAAY too much money to be a 3C at almost 6M a season and that's until 2020. So, if Richards is going to play 3C or 4C, you can look for Lombardi to trade him.
 
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