GDT: 2024-25 season game 4 LA Kings vs Toronto Maple Leafs @4:30pm 10/16/24

[johnjm22]

Mikey Anderson has plateaued he’s nothing more than an ok second pair defender.

That's great.

 

[AbsentMojo]

If you're gonna field basically 66% AHL d-corps.. then a systematic approach is warranted.. id be fine w running the trap in a game like this.

 

[SherVaughn30]

This team is poorly coached...

 

[Inzane]

lol

 

[RayMartyniukTotems]

Just put #22 #24 #12 back together, none of them are doing anything currently

And while you're at it put Byfield back with Kopi and Kempe and that's not a slap against Laferriere...that leaves `14 with 15 and Foegele then the 4th line can be Thomas,Lee and Huey

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

This team is poorly coached...

And poorly assembled.

 

[Bandit]

Make it 10

 

[kingsholygrail]

Trade everyone. Byfield and Clarke too while they have value.

 

[RayMartyniukTotems]

TO still has a chance at double digits

 

[WHOneedsSOX]

1-1-2 start to the season? Yikes.

 

[johnjm22]

If you're gonna field basically 66% AHL d-corps.. then a systematic approach is warranted.. id be fine w running the trap in a game like this.

Contrary to popular belief it wasn't "the trap" or defensive play that was holding them back in recent years. It's the opposite; it was propping them up.

Kings aren't talented enough, so they need to rely on tight systemic team play.

 

[Schmooley]

I wanted to give them 15 games and some home games but this is not acceptable. They look like the Sharks did last year but they thought it was a contender.
They are the worst team in the league right now

 

[AbsentMojo]

Contrary to popular belief it wasn't "the trap" or defensive play that was holding them back in recent years. It's the opposite; it was propping them up.

Kings aren't talented enough, so they need to rely on tight systemic team play.

Ya well, the trap wont get you to the cup, so you should either tank or learn to forecheck

 

[RayMartyniukTotems]

When the Kings are in TO I expect Byfield to put the team on his shoulders since its basically a Home game for him

 

[Bandit]

Only saw about 8 minutes of the second, and that was enough. I’m switching to Paranorman.

 

[RayMartyniukTotems]

The Kings are trying to get 3 lines going how about 1 or 2 lines and put all the talent on those lines and let the bottom 6 figure it out

 

[SherVaughn30]

Just like to say Copley played that shot right, as it was supposed to be a shot no higher than the waist. Problem is a Kings player stuck their stick out and the shot ramped top corner on Copley. That is a 101 fundamental in helping out your goalie by not being late to deflect a shot.

 

[ru4reals]

Not even worried we'll score tomorrow against the Canadians and lose 6-1.

 

[kingsholygrail]

Just like to say Copley played that shot right, as it was supposed to be a shot no higher than the waist. Problem is a Kings player stuck their stick out and the shot ramped top corner on Copley. That is a 101 fundamental in helping out your goalie by not being late to deflect a shot.

Kind of a Kings tradition deflecting pucks into their own net.

 

[johnjm22]

Ya well, the trap wont get you to the cup, so you should either tank or learn to forecheck

Sure it can. If you combine it with talent.

 

[AbsentMojo]

On paper this is what I expected...even with Doughty around they lost 2 top 6 scores in Vilardi/PLD and Arvidson and replaced with a 8g a yr guy in Jeanot and Laf who is looking decent but not a top scorer. Then your d-corps you dont upgrade after losing Roy - you could say Edmundson is a small upgrade over Englund. Maybe you get slightly better in goal. Overall you got tougher but not better. Plus youre trying to get Byfield to learn center while not giving up much.. and Clarke getting reps he shouldve gotten last 2 seasons. Basic forecast is 90 pts no playoffs.

 

[ru4reals]

And poorly assembled.

Most importantly poorly Managed!! Okay maybe same thing.

 

[KingsOfCali25]

I just want to see the young kids get top NHL minutes. Enough of the veterans. If they don't like it than kick rocks. Move what you can and play for some top young skilled talents in the draft to put around Byfield and Clarke.

This team is overwhelmed.

 

[AbsentMojo]

Sure it can. If you combine it with talent.

When is the last time that system won a cup - '03 Devils?

 

[funky]

Enjoy it while we can. Next year Bergevin will be running the team and Robitaille will be promising the moon.