GDT: Dethroned Kings vs Oilers @ 6:00 PM

[KingTrouty]

there is one number that has stuck out to me for awhile

as an outsider--the fact the LAK are 5th in goals against and are not getting an invite to the big dance is the issue that needs to be addressed--When was the last time a team finished top 5 in goals against and still missed the play offs.

I realize both missed games--but Both Anze and Marian needed to get more goals. 11 and 10 goals respectively--both guys should be around 20 goals for the games they played.--with your D add 19 goals you guys are in the playoffs. Brown is a shell of his former person

With Kopitar, Marian, and Brown all signed long term--that to me could be the biggest problem if they do not bounce back. Kops cap hit is 10mill for the next 6 years

there wont be a quick fix--LAK need the players to bounce back and in this case--the sacking the coaching is the easiest thing

You don't think we know all that? How insightful. Now get the **** out of our house. You ain't the "KING" of ****. Your sig is lame. Thanks for letting us all know your avatar is approved...

 

[KingTrouty]

On Feb 4th, the Kings beat the Flyers 1-0 in OT, which was the 5th win of a 5 game winning streak. After that game, they were in a playoff spot, tied with Nashville, 1 point ahead of Calgary(with 2 games in hand), and 3 points ahead of St.Louis. Since that game, they're 8-12-3, with 49GF, and 65GA.

1-4 in the 5 games after the bye week.
2-5-1 since a solid win against Washington.
1-6-2 against Pacific teams.
4-7-3 against Western teams.
6-6-1 at home.
2-6-2 on the road.

I had high hopes at that point, thought we were poised for a run. I thought we were getting hot at the right time and all that jazz, 7824.

Incredibly disappointing.

 

[KingTrouty]

Team tuned out Sutter years ago. The top players have a chance to bounce back with just about anyone else's voice behind the bench. That's just the way hockey works. Messages get stale. Systems become redundant. Relationships with authority deteriorate. The Penguins sucked right before their new voice - lifeless, uninspired hockey. Same as the Kings.

Unfortunately Dean is incapable of letting people go, so he'll hold on to Sutter until it costs them both their jobs.

You really don't have to make sweeping changes to the roster, not unless you really think that blowing it up is the only option. Team had some good stats this year despite this finish. 30 more goals from Kopitar/Gaborik/Toffoli and we're comfortably in a playoff spot. That's not necessarily all Sutter's fault, but you can fire a coach much easier than you can trade an underperforming 10 million dollar center.

I still don't know why Sutter was brought back considering this past rift with Brown. That makes zero sense to me. Just move on to a different coach. But nope. Better bring back the coach who is already clashing with your top players.

Dean needs his ****ing head examined.

I have hope, probably misguided, Ritchie, that Dean will fire Sutter.

 

[KingTrouty]

The way these guys are playing, I like our chances to finish about 25th overall in standings. I can see FLA, BUF, WPG and DET overtaking the Kings. Keeping playing ****** hockey boys.

If your gonna suck, don't half ass it now.

Yup. Once we're out, winning only hurts us at this point. And I'm a ****ing rah rah Kings fan, but also a realist. A top 5 pick would be awesome and nice consolation to this disaster season that started game one when Quickie went down.

 

[PJ Kings Hockey]

You don't think we know all that? How insightful. Now get the **** out of our house. You ain't the "KING" of ****. Your sig is lame. Thanks for letting us all know your avatar is approved...

Trouty, instead of laying that venom on friendly visitors, I'd like to see you on the ice tonight laying the smackdown on that punk Tkajoke. One-day PTO. Remind the Kings how it's done.

 

[AlphaBravo]

Yup. Once we're out, winning only hurts us at this point. And I'm a ****ing rah rah Kings fan, but also a realist. A top 5 pick would be awesome and nice consolation to this disaster season that started game one when Quickie went down.

I think realistically, we could drop to the number 7 slot. If we trade Martinez or Muzzin for another 1st rounder in the 1-7 slot and a prospect, we would have two first rounders in the top 10. If the two drafts picks land us NHL ready forwards, that would be great.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

You're living in fantasy island if you think the Kings land another top ten selection by trading Muzzin or Martinez. Which team picking in the top 10 is going to give that up?

 

[KingTrouty]

Trouty, instead of laying that venom on friendly visitors, I'd like to see you on the ice tonight laying the smackdown on that punk Tkajoke. One-day PTO. Remind the Kings how it's done.

I need to restrain myself with these guys, I know PJ, but it seems like they're all coming out now to rub it in. I'm probably looking too far into these opposing teams posts, but that's just how it seems, my brother.

 

[KingTrouty]

I think realistically, we could drop to the number 7 slot. If we trade Martinez or Muzzin for another 1st rounder in the 1-7 slot and a prospect, we would have two first rounders in the top 10. If the two drafts picks land us NHL ready forwards, that would be great.

I'm not big on trading AMart or Muzz, but I'd be all over that 7 pick vs. splitting these remaining games, Alpha

 

[Kingkopitar]

JIM FOX is becoming unlistenable..wow..use to love the guy..someone needs to tell him.

 

[damacles1156]

I think realistically, we could drop to the number 7 slot. If we trade Martinez or Muzzin for another 1st rounder in the 1-7 slot and a prospect, we would have two first rounders in the top 10. If the two drafts picks land us NHL ready forwards, that would be great.

This draft is extremely weak, they may not be an NHL ready forwards 3-10.

Patrick and Hirschier look like the only guys that can skip the AHL. They will probably go 1-2 in the draft.