Game 1: Lost Angeles Kings 1 @ Those Guys 2

[ADifferentTim]

And this is why I advocate, "Build around Tyler Toffoli."

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

I guess only losing by a single goal is a good thing. Then again, seems like we should get used to seeing this team struggle to generate any chances offensively.

It only gets better from here. No Quick, no Gaborik, no scoring, no problem. Right?

Maybe I should get the 2017 Draft discussion going. At least the Kings have a 1st round selection we can look forward to if things are looking dire by the midway point.

Get primed for the World Juniors and the Memorial Cup, and we can also root for Doughty to win the coveted Triple Crown if he wins Gold at the World Championships.

I also hope that some of you realize that I am being facetious.

 

[KingTrouty]

??? He is right. Cant make the playoffs ir atleast win anything with a coach who plays forwards for only their D exce ppl t they suck at D. No skill, No Win. Welcome to the 2016 NHL. Sharks had ZERO plugs and ZERO problem winning. Never a doubt.

And what the **** does Sutter have to do with the drafted roster? That's a Futa/DL/Yannetti endeavor.

Do we fire them, too?

And who do we replace him (Sutter) with?

Please don't run away. I want to hear this.

 

[damacles1156]

And this is why I advocate, "Build around Tyler Toffoli."

When he costs 6-7 million dollars next season, going to be tough.

That's the cap for you.

 

[KingTrouty]

Where is Herby?

 

[fsanford]

I didn't say the kings will miss the playoffs because they lost game 1 genius. I just pointed out that the team out there sucks. Get it now?

Of course so based on how they played in 1 game, you have determined they are stiffs and will not make the playoffs, got it. Pretty small sample size so your prediction may be flawed guess will see.

They played horribly in the first few games last year, but guess the beat the odds and still made the playoffs. If they win Friday they will be ahead of last years pace.

 

[damacles1156]

And what the **** does Sutter have to do with the drafted roster? That's a Futa/DL/Yannetti endeavor.

Do we fire them, too?

And who do we replace him (Sutter) with?

Please don't run away. I want to hear this.

I am actually all for firing Lombardi/Sutter, clean house.

But I know that's a pipe dream, and not worth complaining about.

So I just root for my favorite team, hope for the best.

They gave me Two Stanley Cups, I got to see in person. It was amazing, and can never be topped or taken away.

 

[Kingsfan1]

If the miss the playoffs, they miss them. Management most likely will make moves.

Until it gets to that point though, can we root for our Kings ? Am I allowed to do that ?

By all means . Im still rooting for our team as well. Live and die by them. But it boggles my mind . Are we the only ones who see whats going ? Apparently because management still sticks to their outdated system and ices the worst lineup and has a hard time playing rookies .

 

[KingTrouty]

Don't run away from me you busy little bees. I feed off of argument.

Alabama man and Herby, where are you?

 

[johnjm22]

For years Dean has sacrificed the future in favor of the present. Now the future is here.

 

[HookKing]

Of course so based on how they played in 1 game, you have determined they are stiffs and will not make the playoffs, got it. Pretty small sample size so your prediction may be flawed guess will see

Unfortunately the majority of stiffs out there have played more than 1 game. So the sample size ain't that small.

 

[damacles1156]

By all means . Im still rooting for our team as well. Live and die by them. But it boggles my mind . Are we the only ones who see whats going ? Apparently because management still sticks to their outdated system and ices the worst lineup and has a hard time playing rookies .

Seriously.

Toffoli/Muzzin/Doughty/Kopitar(young)/McNabb/Clifford/King/Nolan/Quick/Pearson/Slava/Shore/ ETC.

All rookies at some point in this current regime's time frame......I mean seriously man.

 

[Omni Owl]

For years Dean has sacrificed the future in favor of the present. Now the future is here.

Well said.

 

[fsanford]

Unfortunately the majority of stiffs out there have played more than 1 game. So the sample size ain't that small.

So what happened last year, they were brutal first few games, and yet? Hell the Sharks put a 5-1 beat down on them in that first game, tonight was an upgrade from that ass kicking from a year ago.

 

[damacles1156]

For years Dean has sacrificed the future in favor of the present. Now the future is here.

That's a price you pay for Cups, I take the Cups and the future.

 

[KingTrouty]

By all means . Im still rooting for our team as well. Live and die by them. But it boggles my mind . Are we the only ones who see whats going ? Apparently because management still sticks to their outdated system and ices the worst lineup and has a hard time playing rookies .

You're an amazing fan who advocates the hell out of our prospects, so you get a pass (from me, for whatever that's worth for you), but stop blaming the lineup on Sutter, bro

We should be playing Gravel. It's absolutely confounding that we aren't, but I tend to think it's a tactic by DL to use as a spark later in the season. Gravel will be here.

What did you think of Forbort tonight, KF1?

 

[damacles1156]

Forbort was solid, held his own.

I would like to see Dowd get some games, plenty of time for that.

 

[KingTrouty]

For years Dean has sacrificed the future in favor of the present. Now the future is here.

The present is here, and Dean is back to looking at the future, while trying his damnedest to ice a competitive team.

 

[Little Psycho]

You guys know Sutter's line blender is eventually going to be put into action.

Can't wait to see Lewis and King on the top line

 

[damacles1156]

Can't wait to see Lewis and King on the top line

With injuries, that's possible.

We can moan about it, or accept it and hope they do something with the time.

 

[HookKing]

So what happened last year, they were brutal first few games, and yet? Hell the Sharks put a 5-1 beat down on them first game.

Last year they got crushed in the playoffs by the Sharks. Moreover, this is this year not last year.

 

[KingTrouty]

Well said.

Why? Is two Stanley Cups well played and worth Dean's parlay? And his shots at third rings? Without the hindsight of 20/20? Were you against the Sekera trade? Against the Lucic signing?

 

[damacles1156]

Last year they got crushed in the playoffs by the Sharks. Moreover, this is this year not last year.

Again, you don't see the irony in your post....

It's right there man.

 

[KingTrouty]

Can't wait to see Lewis and King on the top line

God that makes me want to shotgun a beer (not a dig at you, 11). We have some very inadequate wingers, for sure.

 

[damacles1156]

God that makes me want to shotgun a beer (not a dig at you, 11). We have some very inadequate wingers, for sure.

For the top six ? You bet. It is, what it is.