GDT: 2023-24 season game 11 LA Kings vs Philadelphia Flyers @4:30pm 11/4/23

[AbsentMojo]

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tell me how you did that

 

[The Butcher]

If this is the version of QB we're going to get I think we should all be pretty happy. I think his style of game could be a real x factor in the playoffs if he can maintain his health and confidence into spring.

What to do with the goalies.... Nobody seems super confident that Talbot can take on a big load of games and stay fresh for the playoffs but when he's putting out games like this it's tough to not give him the majority of starts.

 

[kingskring]

tell me how you did that

 

[Sol]

If you're looking at LAF, you're looking at the wrong guy.

He will blame everyone except PLD because he doesn’t want to admit he was wrong about him.

 

[kingsboy11]

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So who's going to be guy to claim this as their new avatar

 

[kilowatt]

tell me how you did that

No

 

[AbsentMojo]

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No

Haha you running a mega-kilowatt AI processor eh?

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

So who's going to be guy to claim this as their new avatar

Oh when I’m back at my desk absolutely

 

[Lt Dan]

The kings so far

 

[Lt Dan]

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Genius.

Well done my friend

 

[KingsHockey24]

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Peter Harrold, Mike Grier, Jason Dickinson, and Joel Edmundson.

 

[Schrute farms]

It's nice getting to play AGAINST Cal for a change.

QB putting together full games now and starting to really impact the game. He's doing much differently than before, it's just now it's not in spurts...consistently now impacting the game. Confidence seems so much higher now. It's now resulting in points. Eventually the goals/snipes will come (maybe not for another 1-2+ season). If/when that happens, it's a whole different level. I can't wait.

Talbot has been great. But it's the same concern as off-season.....can he make it thru the season and throughout the playoffs. If so, we're good to go there. If not, we're toast as is goalie wise.

PLD is quite a boring expensive acquisition so far. It's early though. His size and presence has helped depth wise. Ultimately, what he does in the playoffs will matter. Invisible and we got a problem -- hopefully he shows up and is truly impactful when it matters.

 

[Nasti]

PLD’s biggest impact so far has been requiring the Kings to trade guys like Petersen, Walker, and Durzi and replacing them with better/cheaper options.

 

[shuchukfan]

While I think PLD could be doing A LOT more than he is, other teams still have to respect his skill (along with Fiala and Laf), so they have another line they need to worry about. With the way the 4th line has been playing, they can roll 4 lines without really having to worry about matchups (for the most part). Also, it's good to see Tmac finally spreading out the ice time.

 

[Telos]

While I think PLD could be doing A LOT more than he is, other teams still have to respect his skill (along with Fiala and Laf), so they have another line they need to worry about. With the way the 4th line has been playing, they can roll 4 lines without really having to worry about matchups (for the most part). Also, it's good to see Tmac finally spreading out the ice time.

Exactly, I think many gloss over his impact while not being overly noticeable. He gives me Frolov vibes where he looks lazy and in the background, but he is doing a bit for his teammates and when he is active he is really active. He straight-up is the reason he Kings are scoring at such a high spread and rolling all four lines. If the other team eases up even a little, I guarantee that Fiala and PLD will start burying them in the back of the net.

 

[FSL KINGS]

1 point out of second in the west 11 games in. Not too shabby.

 

[Steve Zissou]

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Bro, I can't unsee this.

 

[KingsHockey24]

If the trade deadline was today what would we even be looking to acquire?

A back-up goalie and a better #7D over BJ?

 

[Kingfan1967]

Next game is a drinking game. Every time Nic announces Kopitars next goal is his 400th, you take a drink.

I'm to young to die , and I'm not young.

 

[Trash Panda]

If the trade deadline was today what would we even be looking to acquire?

A back-up goalie and a better #7D over BJ?

Zero wiggle room on salary for a deadline acquisition, outside of the LTIR relief for Arvidsson grenading his back again.

The shopping list starts and ends with a goaltender at this point, though.

 

[Kingfan1967]

If the trade deadline was today what would we even be looking to acquire?

A back-up goalie and a better #7D over BJ?

CAP SPACE

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Thank you @kilowatt

 

[AbsentMojo]

Thank you @kilowatt

Makes my avatar look so outdated... man got to keep up with AI before the singularity happens

 

[psych3man]

love how it's just unlimited free cheapshots when the hands in the air

Went to the Blackhawks-NJ game last night. While on a delayed penalty, a non-offending Devils player blatantly grabbed and dragged Connor Bedard (I call him Jesus Bedard) down from behind. I told my wife they NEVER call the second penalty once there’s a delayed call…told her you could murder a guy and it wouldn’t be two men down for 2 min. More idiotic NHL unwritten rules.

 

[KopitarGOAT420]

Something is off with the Fiala line though. I love Laffy, but maybe give Turcotte or even Hodgson a shot (against tougher teams)?

I'll tell you what's wrong with the Fiala line: Fiala 3.5% shooting percentage. That and PLD producing at a 45 point pace (the same pace Blake Lizotte is on currently).

With Fiala - He's a consistent 20+ goal scorer and a VERY skilled forward. He's getting chances and hitting a lot of posts / getting robbed quite a bit. The goals will come. That alone will increase the productivity of that line pretty significantly.

With PLD - There's more concern IMO but I believe he'll get it going.

Laferriere is not the problem on that line. In fact, there's been quite a few nights where he's been the best player on that line in terms of 5 on 5 play. Also, Hodgson?????? Come on now.... The guy is barely an AHL player let alone an NHL player. Loved the hit on Stone but let's be serious.

Ultimately though in general, just keep it rolling. This team is consistently dominating opponents and scoring more than nearly every other team in the NHL.