GDT: Game #26 : KINGS @ SHARKS - Thursday, 3/14/’13 @ 7:30 pm PDT

[Live in the Now]

We're still in the playoffs with 22 games to go and supposedly playing badly. Really though, looking at the big picture, no reason to trip out. 6-4 in last 10 if this game stays this way.

 

[Vamos Rafa]

Why are you such a Debbie Downer all the time?

Just being practical. I just don't want to expect too much and just end up being disappointed.

 

[kingsfan28]

anyone seen Penner tonight?

 

[damacles1156]

And the Sharks have been in a slump. They were bound to wake up some time. We all know how Dean thinks. I wouldn't be shocked to see a trade before the end of next week. I'm frustrated, but not worried. It'll even out. Trade Drew for a bag of pucks, a third rounder, and a couple Warrior sticks

You would hope, but the problem is their has to be a dance partner for that.

Buffalo could say no thanks still in it ETC.

No one is to eager to trade people right now, unless they are fleecing you.

 

[Bandit]

Like Sutter said "Drew is no longer playing sheltered minutes, his role has changed, he has to adjust".

He was never playing sheltered minutes, but Muzzin, as good as he's been, is no Mitchell/Scuderi.

 

[Herby]

Maybe they need to bring back Terry Murray for a little brush-up on D?

We could bring back Smyth to teach Doughty how to play defense, he worked wonders with Kopitar.

 

[Bandit]

anyone seen Penner tonight?

Of all the Kings to pick on tonight, Penner shouldn't be one of them...

 

[damacles1156]

He was never playing sheltered minutes, but Muzzin, as good as he's been, is no Mitchell/Scuderi.

Drew didn't see as much PK time as Greene and Mitchell.

Drew also didn't see as many minutes at the end of the game as Mitchell/Greene.

That is what Sutter means as sheltered minutes.

 

[Vamos Rafa]

No reason to "panic", but being 2-4 against the division certainly makes losses feel worse and more frustrating than usual. Luckily, we have a bunch of divisional games left.

 

[Reclamation Project]

Clowe being a *****. The sun rises and water's wet.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Notice a pattern with the past two games? The Kings have been soft, they have gotten away from their aggressive, physical game. When they get away from their game, they look dreadful, which resulted in the losses against Dallas, Phoenix, and San Jose.

It could be a result of the schedule, it could be inexperience, but those are excuses as every team has to face the same problems. What's obvious is how badly this team misses Mitchell and Greene.

 

[justinboo*]

man burns juke was no joke that was pretty sweet to see from a defenseman

 

[damacles1156]

Notice a pattern with the past two games? The Kings have been soft, they have gotten away from their aggressive, physical game. When they get away from their game, they look dreadful, which resulted in the losses against Dallas, Phoenix, and San Jose.

It could be a result of the schedule, it could be inexperience, but those are excuses as every team has to face the same problems. What's obvious is how badly this team misses Mitchell and Greene.

Teams floating, could be the four games in Six nights... 17 Games in one month is rough.

Sutter is not going to accept that as an excuse though. I expect a boot in the butt come practice.

 

[kingsfan28]

Of all the Kings to pick on tonight, Penner shouldn't be one of them...

He is part of the team isn't he? everyone's fair game tonight.

 

[King RAZZ]

Two for Brown!!!!!

 

[Reclamation Project]

Notice a pattern with the past two games? The Kings have been soft, they have gotten away from their aggressive, physical game. When they get away from their game, they look dreadful, which resulted in the losses against Dallas, Phoenix, and San Jose.

It could be a result of the schedule, it could be inexperience, but those are excuses as every team has to face the same problems. What's obvious is how badly this team misses Mitchell and Greene.

Exactly. No intensity whatsoever.

Brownie baby!

 

[kingsholygrail]

Brown certainly showed up tonight.

 

[kingsfan28]

Brown just snapped that one!
4-2

 

[Martyros]

Let's go!!

 

[damacles1156]

Well Brown has a nice little game going.

Good for the Captain.

Who would have thought that this year is like a complete opposite of last year.

Kings can score, but can't defend or keep pucks out of the net...

 

[Bandit]

The Kings have abandoned their physical game the last 2 and have paid for it.

Notice a pattern with the past two games? The Kings have been soft, they have gotten away from their aggressive, physical game. When they get away from their game, they look dreadful, which resulted in the losses against Dallas, Phoenix, and San Jose.

It could be a result of the schedule, it could be inexperience, but those are excuses as every team has to face the same problems. What's obvious is how badly this team misses Mitchell and Greene.

Yes...

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

It's too bad Doughty's dumbass cost a goal to start the 3rd, this should be a one goal game (or tie if Quick made a routine save on the PK).

 

[Reclamation Project]

Doughty: winds up like a windmill, calls his dad, chats a bit, drinks some water, and then shoots.
Voyov/Muzzin: unload everything while the pick is coming at them.

Come on DREW!!!

 

[kingsfan28]

This would be a good time for a Carter goal!

 

[Bandit]

Physical play finally by the Richards' line and it leads to sustained pressure...