GDT: 3/09 Predators @ Kings, 7:30 PM PST

[Raccoon Jesus]

LaDue

He's so sharp, love him. Can't wait to see him progress.

LaDue has been amazing. Only guy more poised is Doughty. MAYBE Forbort, but it's debateable. Loved seeing him skate the puck a little bit more and honestly even with all his other attributes his ability to shake things off is going to serve him well. I remember him making a pretty terrible pass at our blueline early on and it got picked off...I know when some other guys have done that, like McNabb, they get rattled all night; LaDue bounced right back in the same shift. Fearless.

 

[Little Psycho]

LaDue

He's so sharp, love him. Can't wait to see him progress.

I'm so happy he's on the roster. Kid has got skills and he's not afraid of throwing the puck onto the net.

 

[theMajor]

Forbort continues to impress also. there was a play where he was on the point with almost no space and two guys closing in on him where he did a Doughty-ish dipsy doodle to create space and make a clean pass. its the simple, smart plays like that that get me really excited. LaDue is proving to have a lot of poise with the puck also. the future of our defense looks bright!

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Too bad Gravel isn't showing what he can do as well due to Sutter's insistence that they need McNabb's physicality in there. As if it makes up for his poor skating.

 

[Sacha Baron Corbin]

Too bad Gravel isn't showing what he can do as well due to Sutter's insistence that they need McNabb's physicality in there. As if it makes up for his poor skating.

The Mayor did make a point on twitter that the Kings don't want 3 rookie defensemen in the lineup in a playoff race, but when Gravel has outplayed McNabb all season and is the better all-around player I don't think the rookie factor matters

 

[HookKing]

Too bad Gravel isn't showing what he can do as well due to Sutter's insistence that they need McNabb's physicality in there. As if it makes up for his poor skating.

Gravel is getting the treatment Forbort got last year.

 

[BigKing]

Well that was fun. Let's see if they can string together two fun games in a row.

They have to come out hitting like last night for every remaining game. Not having that urgency last Saturday was just embarrassing.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Well that was fun. Let's see if they can string together two fun games in a row.

They have to come out hitting like last night for every remaining game. Not having that urgency last Saturday was just embarrassing.

I was super glad they got results last night after hitting like crazy because I'm hoping it will show them something. Especially with a crazy team like Washington coming in tomorrow...

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Better hope Tom Wilson doesn't injure anyone with a questionable hit. Given how they lost to the Sharks, I'm going to guess they'll be a bit more motivated against what's perceived to be a weaker opponent.

 

[Fishhead]

Gravel is getting the treatment Forbort got last year.

It's also that Gravel is more of a puck moving type, so he's competing for ice time with LaDue. I don't see Doughty or Martinez coming out of the lineup any time soon. The SAH-Puck mover strategy has always worked for the Kings, so I doubt they change it.

 

[kingsholygrail]

So Muzzin got fined $2k for diving. Referenced incident was against Vancouver on a high-stick against him.

 

[Little Psycho]

Why they wait so long?

 

[onlyalad]

Why they wait so long?

Reviewing the video and making sure Muzzin didn't get whiplash

 

[Little Psycho]

Reviewing the video and making sure Muzzin didn't get whiplash

Were they viewing on those mini iPads? That would explain.

 

[tsanuri]

I don't get that embellishment call. The stick came right to into his face. The natural reaction is to pull your head away. But so be it.

 

[Little Psycho]

Reading some comments on the Avs board and you would think you're reading Blue Jackets/Carter threads.

 

[Stimpythecat]

Now I'm curious.

Cover me, I'm going in.
*wanders over to read*

 

[King'sPawn]

Reading some comments on the Avs board and you would think you're reading Blue Jackets/Carter threads.

I like the trade thread where someone said Iginla has hands of stone.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

I like the trade thread where someone said Iginla has hands of stone.

What made it funnier was the fact that he stated he watched the game.

 

[kingsfan28]

So Muzzin got fined $2k for diving. Referenced incident was against Vancouver on a high-stick against him.

This is the first time I've seen a player fined for a headsnap retroactively. Hell, half the penalties the Ducks and Coyotes get are from phantom headsnap calls.

 

[kingsfan28]

I forgot Dwight King was on the Kings, looks like Montreal fans will be wishing for the same soon. 4 games, -3, no points, 3 shots on goal and his ice time has dropped by a full 2 minutes. Thank God Lombardi stripped Sutter of another worthless grinder and replaced him with a player who has talent, upside and is capable of having big games.

It's funny how when DL brought Sutter back, one of the selling points was that Darryl was willing to change and give the younger skilled guys a chance. Well, we saw how long that lasted. King was a Sutter favorite and really the only way to get him off the top lines was trade him.

 

[SettlementRichie10]

Sutter is his own worst enemy. He needs to retire.

 

[KingsFan7824]

So Muzzin got fined $2k for diving. Referenced incident was against Vancouver on a high-stick against him.

Where's the fine for impersonating a hockey player this year, eh? Where's that one at?

It's funny how when DL brought Sutter back, one of the selling points was that Darryl was willing to change and give the younger skilled guys a chance. Well, we saw how long that lasted. King was a Sutter favorite and really the only way to get him off the top lines was trade him.

Except that young players have gotten more playing time this year. Even at a tougher position for younger players. Sutter didn't have King on the top lines when they won the Cup either time, because they had, you know, top players producing on top lines.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Perhaps a sign that maybe Sutter does realize how counterproductive it would be to have McNabb on the ice against a fast opponent.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

This is the first time I've seen a player fined for a headsnap retroactively. Hell, half the penalties the Ducks and Coyotes get are from phantom headsnap calls.

Yeah, if Muzzin gets a fine for that, Couture better have a lien on his home.