GDT: Anaheim Ducks 6, Los Angeles Kings 5 (Final/SO)

[Herby]

I always think McNabb is doing pretty decent and may be alright out there.


I also always think McNabb is some 19-20 year old prospect getting his first look in the NHL.

Yup, but that's the thing he isn't. He is 24 in a couple of months with three full years or pro experience with a half seasons worth of NHL games. He is not some kid, the Kings brought him in (and paid a significant price) to have a capable NHL ready d-man, and he looks lost.

I thought it was a good move by DL, largely because of the lack of development of Forbort the Kings needed someone in that age group who could play and be cheap, but it hasn't worked out.

 

[Scottkmlps]

Toffoli & Pearson have not been good this game.

 

[Little Psycho]

Man kings look so slow. The ducks are dancing around them

 

[Reclamation Project]

@brianmccarthy1 2m2 minutes ago
Inappropriate that the Ducks in-game entertainment are playing Mumpford and Sons.

lmao

 

[Omni Owl]

Pathetic amount of shots on goal. No way we're gonna win if they keep this up.

 

[Ron*]

All I can say is, thank God that period is over.

Wow.

 

[KopitarFAN]

Extremely lucky to be leading at this point.

 

[MOGlLNY]

Praise be Quick. Amen.

 

[DocWest]

Got to get more shots on LaBarbarabrabarra.

 

[KingsFan7824]

Hopefully everyone is sick, because it's the Johnny Quick show yet again.

 

[damacles1156]

Yup, but that's the thing he isn't. He is 24 in a couple of months with three full years or pro experience with a half seasons worth of NHL games. He is not some kid, the Kings brought him in (and paid a significant price) to have a capable NHL ready d-man, and he looks lost.

I thought it was a good move by DL, largely because of the lack of development of Forbort the Kings needed someone in that age group who could play and be cheap, but it hasn't worked out.

I agree , people need to get the idea out of their head that (kid) just means age. McNabb at 24 with his AHL experience should be a pro. Not a guy struggling to look like he belongs on NHL ice.

Same for Andy.

A kid is zykov , or someone like Ebert. Those are kids.

 

[Ollie Weeks]

That was a mongoloid of a period. Still lucky to be ahead. Mostly just happy Richards' melon is okay.

 

[Bandit]

Yup, but that's the thing he isn't. He is 24 in a couple of months with three full years or pro experience with a half seasons worth of NHL games. He is not some kid, the Kings brought him in (and paid a significant price) to have a capable NHL ready d-man, and he looks lost.

I thought it was a good move by DL, largely because of the lack of development of Forbort the Kings needed someone in that age group who could play and be cheap, but it hasn't worked out.

He wasn't expected to play in all of them to start. He was supposed to get spot duty. Instead Regher has been injured and Voynov's a tard and he's had to play in every game. Nobody could have predicted our entire second pairing would be shelved 15 games in.

 

[KingsHockey24]

Jeff Carter is really ****ing good.

 

[Herby]

Kings are a great team when leading after 2. But it's going to be a struggle to hang on.

We have some issues on D.

 

[damacles1156]

Toffoli & Pearson have not been good this game.

Been garbage the whole game. But you have to expect they will struggle.

 

[Bandit]

I agree , people need to get the idea out of their head that (kid) just means age. McNabb at 24 with his AHL experience should be a pro. Not a guy struggling to look like he belongs on NHL ice.

Same for Andy.

A kid is zykov , or someone like Ebert. Those are kids.

What "Pros" have Buffalo and Carolina developed in the last 10 years? He was brought here to be groomed, not thrown into the fire.

 

[Scottkmlps]

The 2014-2015 LA Kings would like to welcome the 2011-2012 Jonathan Quick back to the NHL. My god, where would this team be without him right now? It's almost like they take him for granted.

 

[MOGlLNY]

That Fasching trade was mostly about those 2 2nd round picks and hoping that McNabb would end up as a bottom pairing guy.. Like I said, I get he's adjusting but there's a reason he wasn't on the Sabres roster last year..

 

[salsa man]

Excellent game so far.

And I gotta say, changing the title to include the score is a really cool idea. Props to Ron, who I'm assuming is responsible.

 

[DocWest]

How many Twinkies do you think JR ate during the break? I'm going with six.

 

[Kingspiracy]

I really don't like JR, he's an assclown

 

[damacles1156]

What "Pros" have Buffalo and Carolina developed in the last 10 years? He was brought here to be groomed, not thrown into the fire.

Not a single Kings management person has said McNabb was brought in to develop him....if so site an article or quote. He was brought in to play NHL hockey.

Its the reason Hudson is no longer a King prospect.

 

[Ollie Weeks]

Herby, McNabb is currently paired with Jamie McBain as an actual defensive pairing. He is going to get lit up. By no means does this mean he's a failure yet.

Remember, Jake Muzzin.

 

[kilowatt]

From what I've seen this game, I'd keep McBain over McNabb when Regehr comes back.

Muzzin - Doughty
Martinez - Greene
Regehr - McBain

Edit: With that said, Greene has looked like **** all season.