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rajuabju
The One & Only
The obvious answer here is to trade Quick for Stamkos, Scrivens for Keith and Jones for Tavares, get some serious firepower, and go with Berube since the goalie position is irrelevant because of our impenetrable D in front of it.
My strategy cannot fail, and will lead to multiple Cups.
My strategy cannot fail, and will lead to multiple Cups.
jml87
Registered User
- Jun 27, 2011
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Indeed. In fact, **** goalies. Let's just use one of these babies:
Save some cap space with that.
Raccoon Jesus
We were right there
Indeed. In fact, **** goalies. Let's just use one of these babies:
Save some cap space with that.
Sorry, Labarbera was already traded to CHI. try again!
Steve Zissou
I'll order you a red cap and a Speedo.
@Cassy87
You've been going about your whole argument the wrong way this entire time.
Let me spell it out for you: The play of Jonathan Quick in net led them to the Cup. It wasn't that the team or the defense was bad ::drumroll:: it was because the team couldn't score a goal to save their lives!
You've been going about your whole argument the wrong way this entire time.
Let me spell it out for you: The play of Jonathan Quick in net led them to the Cup. It wasn't that the team or the defense was bad ::drumroll:: it was because the team couldn't score a goal to save their lives!
kingsfansince1967
Registered User
IMHO tonite is a defining moment for Jones. If he comes out as awesome against the Sharks as he has been in his first six outings, he becomes more and more part of this team's immediate future and Scrivens becomes available for a trade to a team that is struggling between the pipes (Calgary, Florida, Ottawa, etc.).
So is he a flash in the pan or more of a safe bet.
Personnaly I think he is solid
So is he a flash in the pan or more of a safe bet.
Personnaly I think he is solid
tsanuri
Registered User
IMHO tonite is a defining moment for Jones. If he comes out as awesome against the Sharks as he has been in his first six outings, he becomes more and more part of this team's immediate future and Scrivens becomes available for a trade to a team that is struggling between the pipes (Calgary, Florida, Ottawa, etc.).
So is he a flash in the pan or more of a safe bet.
Personnaly I think he is solid
Even then we don't trade Scrivens unless it is an overpayment. Let's just look to our basketball cousins who share our building. Kobe goes down last year just comes back plays 6 games and is back out 6 more weeks. Better to keep the barn full until next year with both of these guys.
Nefarious
Classless Doty
People can say what they want about Quick. As a fan, I am glad the goalie woes are over.
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So what's Stephan Fiset doing these days?
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So what's Stephan Fiset doing these days?
Scottkmlps
Registered User
.....and more praise for Jones: http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/nhl...-fowler-takes-flight-for-ducks-214023663.html
"He played with Marc Crawford’s son growing up, and Crawford coached the Kings from 2006-08. Crawford told Ranford about him."
Whaaaaaaat? We have Marc Crawford to thank for the Kings signing Jones? Shut the front door!!
"He played with Marc Crawford’s son growing up, and Crawford coached the Kings from 2006-08. Crawford told Ranford about him."
Whaaaaaaat? We have Marc Crawford to thank for the Kings signing Jones? Shut the front door!!
SLang
Registered User
Jones - better than Quick?
Look, I know it's heresy.
I know Quick has a Cup.
I know Quick is playoff proven.
I know I have probably had one too many Tanqueray and tonics tonight.....
But for those of you who DVR'd the game tonight vs. San Jose....you gotta go back to that save at 16:27 of the third period. All positioning....impeccable....it was a bang-bang play where he just positioned himself for the save....he didn't even have to move.
He's like Quick....without the brain farts.
Either way, I'm well aware of how lucky we are.
Look, I know it's heresy.
I know Quick has a Cup.
I know Quick is playoff proven.
I know I have probably had one too many Tanqueray and tonics tonight.....
But for those of you who DVR'd the game tonight vs. San Jose....you gotta go back to that save at 16:27 of the third period. All positioning....impeccable....it was a bang-bang play where he just positioned himself for the save....he didn't even have to move.
He's like Quick....without the brain farts.
Either way, I'm well aware of how lucky we are.
Live in the Now
Registered User
No. Teams will get the book on him, he'll taper off. Enjoy it while it lasts and all that. Nice to have him under team control for a while. Won't have to look for a backup next year. May be able to trade Scrivens for an asset.
HYORI 1963
Grit & Character
Vamos Rafa
Registered User
Quick wasn't projected to be a starter in this league when he came up. Maybe Jones could be as good eventually. Unfortunately, it'd be in a different uniform.
kingsfan
President of the Todd McLellan fan club by default
If Quick had Bernier's numbers behind that exact same defense, we don't make the playoffs. Bernier had he same defense to play behind and had a save percentage 20 points lower and allowed just under half a goal against more per game. And as the backup, odds are he was facing weaker teams than Quick. And no one is saying Bernier is some bum, he was a solid goalie that year. Without Quick, we're golfing in April.
No, we thank our scouts. Crawford may have suggested they pay more attention to him but the scouts seen smething in him no other team did considering he wasn't even drafted.
kingsfan
President of the Todd McLellan fan club by default
gtwyc
FlyingHeadButts4All
Uhh what book? He's tall and takes a big part of the net. It's what made him successful.
Live in the Now
Registered User
Yes, and they also have no idea what his weaknesses are. Eventually teams will figure it out. Then it will be on him to adapt, and I have every confidence he will given how he's played so far.
HYORI 1963
Grit & Character
It isn't as if Jones just came over from europe.
He spent 3 or 4 years down in the A.
I'm sure there are a lot of scouting on him.
Jones is just very streaky.
Yeah, I don't think he has any big weaknesses that our defense can't cover. He covers the net and covers a lot. And hey doesn't over react a lot so our good defense helps him easily. I'm sure his stats will be very good, but I don't expect him to be as different as you make him sound to be.
Live in the Now
Registered User
CTKingsFan
6/11/12 & 6/13/14
Exactly. The Worcester Sharks have played Martin Jones many, many, times!
Your also right about Jones being streaky. I watch a lot of Monarchs games and Jones' biggest issue has always been consistency. He came into the AHL very strong making the all-star team in his rookie season. But, then the consistency issues crept in. There was even a point last season that he briefly lost his starting job to Peter Mannino. However, when Mannino went down with an injury Morris started playing Jones EVERY game. From that point on Jones has been awesome! Jones was the key reason behind the Monarchs miracle run last season to make into the playoffs. Has excellent in the playoffs despite the first round exit, was great this season in Manchester, and now has been off the charts in LA!
