GDT: 2024-25 season game 30 LA Kings vs New York Rangers @10:00am 12/14/24

[bland]

I honestly think there are times people don't consider him to be an "all the tools, no toolbox" type of player because of his talent.

I do think he's too talented to be considered a third line player, but I also think he has a lot of limitations to be counted on regularly.

Its not as though he is a 3rd liner by virtue of the various metrics, its that he only ever really thrives when playing with your traditional "3rd liner" types.

He just isn't much of a player when off of the puck.

 

[bouncesonly]

Turcotte's trade value increasing very nicely this season

 

[Omni Owl]

Byfield has one good game and everyone busts. Fiala has a good game and everyone talks shit lol.

He had a pretty shit game, at least no dumb penalties though...

 

[Statto]

Turcotte's trade value increasing very nicely this season

With his contract it’s unlikely we move him whilst he’s trending up IMO. It’d have to be a decent piece(s) to consider it at this point. We need cheap cost controlled assets on the roster and he’s on a very team friendly deal.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Kempe is so good.

Most underrated player in the league when he's on his game

 

[Omni Owl]

Kempe is f***ing verified guilded goat tier. What a player, offence or D he does it all and is zoomy on top of it.

 

[Axl Rhoadz]

Even when he was playing his best hockey as a King, he wasn't very popular around here. This forum has a type of player it really likes and dislikes, and Fiala is certainly not the type of player many here have a soft spot for.

Kind of says a lot about 'this forum' then, huh?

I love Fiala.

 

[Telos]

I will say Foegle has delivered after a slow start. He’s been a huge part of this run of late with his play all over the ice.

I think Edmundson is quietly becoming a solid pickup and unsung hero as well. Both offseason moves seem to be working out quite well for the team thus far.

The biggest problems with the team still remain such as not having elite goaltending that can bail the team out against an elite offense that will find their chances, not having Doughty or any star power on the blueline, our kids are doing well and progressing but none as fast or as impactful as we all hoped at this point, and our offense is decent but not good enough to guarantee results against an equally staunch defense or gain results on the powerplay. But none of these are the fault of any specific player and the team is gaining more and more chemistry and playing better with one another.

At this point though, this stupid f***ing league and playoff seeding still has us on par with ending up facing Edmonton or something similar again which would very likely yield the same results and bring ire that I have not even yet felt or experienced in my life as a Kings fans towards BLuc and AEG if that were to transpire....

 

[Fripp]

Easy Kings bounce back win today 4-1

Good call!

 

[Sol]

Respect to the Kings. After a disappointing loss against the Devils they came back and won the Rangers.

 

[kingsholygrail]

Kings made it to the top row of THG's power rankings. Time for the wheels to fall off.

 

[kinghock]

I think Edmundson is quietly becoming a solid pickup and unsung hero as well. Both offseason moves seem to be working out quite well for the team thus far.

The biggest problems with the team still remain such as not having elite goaltending that can bail the team out against an elite offense that will find their chances, not having Doughty or any star power on the blueline, our kids are doing well and progressing but none as fast or as impactful as we all hoped at this point, and our offense is decent but not good enough to guarantee results against an equally staunch defense or gain results on the powerplay. But none of these are the fault of any specific player and the team is gaining more and more chemistry and playing better with one another.

At this point though, this stupid f***ing league and playoff seeding still has us on par with ending up facing Edmonton or something similar again which would very likely yield the same results and bring ire that I have not even yet felt or experienced in my life as a Kings fans towards BLuc and AEG if that were to transpire....

Kings looks much better when Moore and Lewis are not playing…

 

[FSL KINGS]

Kings looks much better when Moore and Lewis are not playing…

Come on man!
Lewis is a national treasure.

Kempe got the assist on Turcotte's goal. Is this the first time Kempe looked up on the rush & had someone on his line fast enough to stay in the play and be available for a pass?

Edit: Dear Lord, got two legit OCD women decorating a tree. Gunna need some whiskey.

 

[Axl Rhoadz]

Kings made it to the top row of THG's power rankings. Time for the wheels to fall off.

I think Jim Hiller will have something to say about that and deserves lots of respect and praise from Kings fans right now.

Gonna be real interesting to see where this goes.

 

[Lt Dan]

Respect to the Kings. After a disappointing loss against the Devils they came back and won the Rangers.

That is one of Adolf Hiller's greatest strengths as a coach. The Kings are best after a loss.

Except for Colorado the Kings have played VERY well after a loss.

 

[Sol]

That is one of Adolf Hiller's greatest strengths as a coach. The Kings are best after a loss.

Except for Colorado the Kings have played VERY well after a loss.
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Das German Engineering.

 

[FSL KINGS]

Das German Engineering.

Die Deutsche seems more appropriate.

Brushing up on German culture from seasonal treats from Aldi's!!!!

Which brings me to my next point. Can someone compile a Stützle diving video & dub "Mein Leben!" From Wolfenstein 3D over it? Seems like this should exist.

 

[Kingkopitar]

that game was a pleasure to watch. Best one since kopis 4 goal game against the avalanche.

 

[Herby]

Kind of says a lot about 'this forum' then, huh?

I love Fiala.

You would rather have Kevin Fiala than Brock Faber because you don't want to admit your beloved GM made one of the worst trades in the NHL in the last decade, so your opinion on the player is way more ridiculous than even his biggest detractors.

 

[chris kontos]

Anybody that eould take fiala over faber doesnk know shit about hockey

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

You would rather have Kevin Fiala than Brock Faber because you don't want to admit your beloved GM made one of the worst trades in the NHL in the last decade, so your opinion on the player is way more ridiculous than even his biggest detractors.

One?

Blake's boat racing Milbury, baby

 

[Axl Rhoadz]

You would rather have Kevin Fiala than Brock Faber because you don't want to admit your beloved GM made one of the worst trades in the NHL in the last decade, so your opinion on the player is way more ridiculous than even his biggest detractors.

'worst trades in the NHL in the decade' -- LOL, holy hell....talk about being dramatic. Is that what it was when it went down? Of course it wasn't, in fact these are your words:

>>Sad to see Faber go but this was win/win for both sides, Faber can join the Wild at the end of this coming season, play where he wants and get paid that 2nd contract sooner and the Kings get a 1st line player. <<

So, I'm confused, you were actually on board with one of the worst trades in the last decade? That's not like you, bud.

 

[Herby]

'worst trades in the NHL in the decade' -- LOL, holy hell....talk about being dramatic. Is that what it was when it went down? Of course it wasn't, in fact these are your words:

>>Sad to see Faber go but this was win/win for both sides, Faber can join the Wild at the end of this coming season, play where he wants and get paid that 2nd contract sooner and the Kings get a 1st line player. <<

So, I'm confused, you were actually on board with one of the worst trades in the last decade? That's not like you, bud.

Is this supposed to be some kind of gotcha moment again? I've already addressed this numerous times, but as always, talking to you is like explaining nuclear physics to my 11 year old.

That was made at the time of the trade, when the Kings desperately needed offense to try and win in this ridiculous 3-4 year window with old players. We can now evaluate it as one of the worst trades made in the NHL in the last decade based on Faber's play and his likely 2-3 more years of improvement before hitting his peak.

How is it so difficult to understand?

Do you still (as you did last year) say "I wouldn't undo the trade if I could"

 

[Axl Rhoadz]

Is this supposed to be some kind of gotcha moment again? I've already addressed this numerous times, but as always, talking to you is like explaining physics to my 11 year old.

That was made at the time of the trade, we can now evaluate it as one of the worst trades made in the NHL in the last decade based on Faber's play and his likely 2-3 more years of improvement before hitting his peak.

How is it so difficult to understand?

Oh, I get it now ... GMs are supposed to have a crystal ball and use it appropriately prior to a trade.

So again, even yourself who is self-proclaimed expert of all that is hockey....YOU GOT IT WRONG TOO, YES?

Me, I still don't have a problem with it, Kings needed a top-6 winger, they got one...Blake addressed an issue. Still love Fiala.

Didn't @All The Kings Men in a recent podcast say he didn't remember Faber at all in last game? Yah, me either.

 

[All The Kings Men]

Didn't @All The Kings Men in a recent podcast he doesn't remember Faber at all in last game? Yah, me either.

man leave me out of this