Rumor: 2018-19 Kings News/Rumors/Tidbits
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kingsfan28
Its A Kingspiracy !
Muzzin and Marty both made the team the year many thought he'd make it. Hickey was the biggest bust in DL's tenure. That pick was almost doomed to fail .
Raccoon Jesus
We were right there
He's a Matt Greene that can fight.
The question will always be not really his brain, because that seems actually really good, but his skating.
Then again, I'll probably never forget--in reference to MacD I mean--that shift he stayed step-for-step with McDavid. That showed me a lot.
He might always be Muzzin-esque--sorty of clompy due to his size, unable to be as agile as smaller players just due to sure mass. But he's a pretty heady player considering. Hope he just irons out his inconsistencies and carves out along career because he's as likeable a d-man as we've had in our organization since and I have a soft spot for not only underdogs but just straight up hard players.
KingsHockey24
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I don't think either Fantenberg or MacD would get picked up on waivers, I personally wouldn't let that factor into any decision. The front office would know more than me, obviously. I'm more excited to see what Strand does this year than either of those two. Great skating for his size and sees the game really well.
regulate
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I am also intrigued by Strand. He looked to handle the puck well during the rookie tournament before he took a puck to the head. Can't wait to see him everyday in ONT. I'll keep the board updated on his progress. I agree that we overthink the waivers process, although I would say with the element that MacDermid can bring to an organization, there is some risk there. I'd be more disappointed for ONT than LA, but it's a reality we have to live with. I think they wait as long as possible in camp before making the moves.
kingsfan28
Its A Kingspiracy !
I understand more of what DL was doing drafting him at 13 than Hickey at 4. Tuebert was part of the deal that got us Dustin Penner who helped the Kings win their first cup. Hickey was just thrown out and drafted in the top 5.
Kingsfan1
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Iaffalo-Kopitar-Brown
Kempe-Carter-Kovalchuk
Pearson-Amadio-Toffoli
Clifford-Lewis-Etem
Thompson
Forbort-Doughty
Muzzin-Martinez
Phaneuf-LaDue
Brickley
Quick
Campbell
Best lineup possible to ice. I like the forward group especially. I think Etem might be an underrated pickup.
Kempe-Carter-Kovalchuk
Pearson-Amadio-Toffoli
Clifford-Lewis-Etem
Thompson
Forbort-Doughty
Muzzin-Martinez
Phaneuf-LaDue
Brickley
Quick
Campbell
Best lineup possible to ice. I like the forward group especially. I think Etem might be an underrated pickup.
Kingspiracy
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Thats a pretty sexy lineup. Im not really sold on the martinez / muzzin pairing though.
kilowatt
the vibes are not immaculate
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Kingsfan1
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I agree it hasn’t worked for the past 2 years but unfortunately I don’t see any changes being made on defense maybe later in the year . However , the forward group I do love that lineup hope that’s what we roll with .
Herby
How could Blake have known?
Don't think it matters Johnny, they need Amadio's offense on the bottom six. Even if it means putting MacD on waivers.
Sorry people no way Brickley is a #7 that hardly plays. The Kings either deal a player to make room for him or put him in the AHL.
regulate
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Budaj has cleared waivers. Welcome back to the Reign. One of the most popular players (besides LoVerde and MacDermid) ever to play for the franchise.
Reaper45
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Raccoon Jesus
We were right there
I'm just glad the organization has some tough decisions to make re: cuts even WITH injuries to Brodzinski and Vilardi.
BallPointHammer
Los Angeles Kings - We're Back!
Budaj deserves a lot of credit for his contributions to the Kings. Despite some bouncing around between teams he maintains a wonderful attitude and adds character to the organization. Maybe he'll somehow get a future Cup ring with the Kings.
Ziggy Stardust
Master Debater
Jacob Moverare also loaned to Frolunda to play in the SHL.
In former King news, Kevin Gravel was waived. So many former regulars on the Kings hitting and clearing waivers...
In former King news, Kevin Gravel was waived. So many former regulars on the Kings hitting and clearing waivers...
KingsHockey24
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Not sure if I'd consider Gravel or Andreoff regulars. Many nights Gravel was in the press box or in Ontario. Andreoff only played as many games as he did because of the Clifford injury.
Ziggy Stardust
Master Debater
49 games for Gravel in 16-17, and 60 games for Andreoff the season prior, with 45 games this past season, that's appearing in more than 50% of games. They were regular roster players at certain points. Thankfully, no more.
KingTrouty
Allons!
Just Imagine if MacDiesel hit a spurt in development and hit a Muzzin-like ceiling with those chunk'ems. Holy shit. I'd probly nut myself, nightly
no homo
KingPuckChoo
Go kinGs Go !
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don't you already nut yourself nightly?
seems like it's not that extreme of a thing to do as a reaction
...maybe i'm slightly offended
raswilliam
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Always liked Teuby - bummed he never made it in the nhl. Still, looks like he lives a pretty good life in BC.
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I like McD but whilst he can fight better he isn’t anywhere near the level of Matt Greene. Greene was a much smarter player and far superior in his own end. I hope he makes me eat lots of crow, I really do.
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