Speculation: Another year of this Bluc **** (The 2024-25 season thread)

[bland]

Excuse me… I speak Jive.

 

[DoktorJeep]

Wake me up when we have new management.

 

[Surf Nutz]

You usually do this when you know you've messed up.

It's the right thing to do and sends the right message to the entire organization.

Kudos to Fiala!

You now have something in common with many others here -- ignoring your posts.

Why are you rewarding me?

I wonder if it was voluntary or mandatory

Voluntary obviously players union won't allow it.

Fiala is a strange case. The guy hustles.. he looks to make plays and frequently does (ie not a shot hog) - in terms of that he is not selfish. His impulsiveness which results in bad penalties, bad passes, general lack of situational awareness plus his inability to mesh with his linemates is whats wrong with him... that cant be fixed with like skating or shooting... but I get why he's doing it, to show he cares. Still the dude needs to f-in go ASAP.

No way the Kings make the playoffs without him unless a like replacement.

I am aware you are a vocal member of the Burn It All Down.

I told you he's a golden retriever

shits in your shoe

but brings it to you later to say sorry

yes the shit is still in it

This happens because their is undetected dog shit on the sole of your shoes.

I know you love that analogy for the team.

I remember a few months ago Surf posted a screenshot of his ignore list (the post where he said you weren't a real fan if you don't live in CA,) and I saw it before the mods nuked it. It was like 15 people long.

Can you imagine this board just seeing nothing but Axl and GBH posts? I think Herby was the only frequent poster here that he didn't have on ignore.

Thanks for remembering me and my posts in such vivid details.

I hope your toddler is well.

The thing about a forum vs a bar where say sports fans hang out, is that you can have visitors that are rude and annoying without any physical consequences.. and that is a shame.

Its lucky for you.

 

[AbsentMojo]

I didnt like the comment at the time... correlation may not be causation.. but it is sus

 

[Surf Nutz]

I didnt like the comment at the time... correlation may not be causation.. but it is sus

Can't just leave him in a bubble where he thinks he is doing enough.

Better to address it early and go through this now.

Leading to his offensive resurgence with better defensive play after he has time to get used to it.

 

[GoldenBearHockey]

I didnt like the comment at the time... correlation may not be causation.. but it is sus

Be curious to see how the team scoring went in the same time frame, seems like team scoring took a dive as well.....

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I didnt like the comment at the time... correlation may not be causation.. but it is sus

Yep, in the process of ruining Clarke. Can't have a guy running loose like that.

Unless he's over 25 and you went out to get him. But in house draftees? No, stick to the rails or GTFO

 

[GoldenBearHockey]

I didnt like the comment at the time... correlation may not be causation.. but it is sus

To answer my own question team scoring went to shit as well,

First 11 games, 3.275 goals per game
Last 9 - 2.89...

Makes sense that everyone's scoring is going to take a shit....as you said, correlation does not equal causation

 

[FSL KINGS]

Last year in AHL, who scored more goals?
Thomas, Lee, Helenius combined
Or
Fagemo!

Points aren't going to keep Clarke in the lineup.

Blake, except for the tear down, has constantly been on the hunt for big names. Is this a new phase where he's sitting back or is he out there still looking for that big splash?

 

[AbsentMojo]

To answer my own question team scoring went to shit as well,

First 11 games, 3.275 goals per game
Last 9 - 2.89...

Makes sense that everyone's scoring is going to take a shit....as you said, correlation does not equal causation

Doesnt mean his comments didnt hurt Clarke's confidence..and possibly effected Clarke and overall team scoring.. it certainly didnt help...but thats a point that could argued either way.

Bottom line, a lot of guys are struggling.. Clarke, Byfield, Fiala, Laf is no points last 4 and the PP is abysmal. Last 4 games Kings cant score at all... whatever Hiller is doing its not working at the moment. He obviously gets more time to figure it out.. I liked some of his line adjustments. Moving Clarke off PP1 for anyone was a mistake.

 

[bland]

Hiller is clearly more concerned about righting the flawed early season structure than he is in chasing goals.

Let's face it, the results won't be any different anyway.

 

[SaltyElkHunter]

Blake is playing in a legends night game in San Jose this weekend for Thorntons special night. Can they keep him there?

 

[Sol]

Fiala is a strange case. The guy hustles.. he looks to make plays and frequently does (ie not a shot hog) - in terms of that he is not selfish. His impulsiveness which results in bad penalties, bad passes, general lack of situational awareness plus his inability to mesh with his linemates is whats wrong with him... that cant be fixed with like skating or shooting... but I get why he's doing it, to show he cares. Still the dude needs to f-in go ASAP.

The fact he’s the only one practicing when Byfield has only 2 goals and choked an easy tap in says a lot.

 

[GoldenBearHockey]

The fact he’s the only one practicing when Byfield has only 2 goals and choked an easy tap in says a lot.

The fact that you don't know what an easy tap in is a bit disconcerting and concerning at the same time.

 

[Statto]

Doesnt mean his comments didnt hurt Clarke's confidence..and possibly effected Clarke and overall team scoring.. it certainly didnt help...but thats a point that could argued either way.

Bottom line, a lot of guys are struggling.. Clarke, Byfield, Fiala, Laf is no points last 4 and the PP is abysmal. Last 4 games Kings cant score at all... whatever Hiller is doing its not working at the moment. He obviously gets more time to figure it out.. I liked some of his line adjustments. Moving Clarke off PP1 for anyone was a mistake.

His minutes are trending up and he’s third on the team in minutes played. Thats the most important metric in assessing how a coach feels about a player.

 

[Kudelski37]

Doesnt mean his comments didnt hurt Clarke's confidence..and possibly effected Clarke and overall team scoring.. it certainly didnt help...but thats a point that could argued either way.

Bottom line, a lot of guys are struggling.. Clarke, Byfield, Fiala, Laf is no points last 4 and the PP is abysmal. Last 4 games Kings cant score at all... whatever Hiller is doing its not working at the moment. He obviously gets more time to figure it out.. I liked some of his line adjustments. Moving Clarke off PP1 for anyone was a mistake.

Is it just me or are the Kings trying for a lot more stretch passes (Dzone to offensive blue line) this season in general, even more so lately? These passes don't seem to be connecting lately which leads to icing calls and little offense. It doesn't seem to be one particular player doing this, so if my observation is correct this could be a coaching decision.

 

[Fripp]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1859677354077098022

Dude needs a therapist more than practice.