GDT: GM#22 LA Kings vs Vancouver Canucks @7:30pm 11/24/18

[deaderhead28]

I really hate to say it but I like the Ducks broadcasts much better.

Those words would never be spoken even if I was waterboarded.

 

[SuperAlmeida]

At least we most likely will get Hughes we need it .

Hughes , Vilardi, Clague , Petersen, Kupari is gonna be a star too. JAD, Luff, Brickley all will be on team next year we can trade players for an upgrade somewhere and go with a younger lineup and probably will be better for it honestly.

There's a lottery... So there's a good chance we end up not GETTING Hughes.

 

[KingsHockey24]

I stopped watching after the 2nd period like last game.

Glad I didn't waste my time watching another shit performance.

 

[RocketKing]

It's disgusting this organization is treating a world class player like Kovalchuk like a dumb **** rookie grinder.

I want everyone in the Kings organization in its entirety executed except Luff and Kovy.

**** it guys, I'm calling Elon for a super rocket. These *****es need to go.

**** WD and **** these players.

The Interim Coach should be terminated. Other players are stinking up the place and he benches Kovi.

Kopitar needs to be benched not Kovi.

This is turning into an even bigger joke than it I would have ever thought was possible.

WD is an idiot.

 

[KingsFan7824]

There's a lottery... So there's a good chance we end up not GETTING Hughes.

Hopefully karma exists, because it's not like they were trying to be the worst team in the league.

 

[LAKings88]

Hopefully karma exists, because it's not like they were trying to be the worst team in the league.

It’s not a bad draft to fall a couple spots but Hughes is the game changer. I’d argue that LA needs to not go past second overall, maybe third.

 

[Scottkmlps]

Didn't watch, yet again. A team on a 8 game losing streak, that was on the 2nd of a back-to-back, and giving up tons of shots a game and they still lose? What a sad sack of losers this team is. At least have some ****ing pride and try. This is absolutely pathetic.

 

[deeshamrock]

I still watch but for me, it's hard to believe that the players have the guts to hold their heads up. Esp . the veteran players. They are individually and collectively a disgrace. Shift after shift of pathetic play, you almost wonder if there is some underlying issue , locker room or otherwise.

then this post game gem:


That? That took a long pause...

The Rangers have been playing good of late and they have a new coach who has benched several of his veteran players.
WD 40 doesn't have the stones to do that, but he should start benching the star players, starting with DD and AK.

 

[KINGS17]

I still watch but for me, it's hard to believe that the players have the guts to hold their heads up. Esp . the veteran players. They are individually and collectively a disgrace. Shift after shift of pathetic play, you almost wonder if there is some underlying issue , locker room or otherwise.

then this post game gem:


That? That took a long pause...

The Rangers have been playing good of late and they have a new coach who has benched several of his veteran players.
WD 40 doesn't have the stones to do that, but he should start benching the star players, starting with DD and AK.

Really Alec? It's a lot of things? Well, boo f'ing hoo!

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

The one player who’s disappointed me the most is Kopitar, and it goes beyond his performance on the ice, which has been putrid. I haven’t seen him exhibit any act of leadership or ownership in what is going on.

This supposed winning core and culture and whatever buzz word you want to use doesn’t exist anymore with this Kings team.

Embrace the wallows of suffering.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I have no problem with Alec there because he has the balls to face the media game after game and answer hard questions more than anyone on this roster. Should probably have an A as far as I'm concerned, he does that, plays on the wrong side, in tough situations....he's been a total pro this whole time and got nothing but shit on by this board.

 

[Scottkmlps]

The one player who’s disappointed me the most is Kopitar, and it goes beyond his performance on the ice, which has been putrid. I haven’t seen him exhibit any act of leadership or ownership in what is going on.

This supposed winning core and culture and whatever buzz word you want to use doesn’t exist anymore with this Kings team.

Embrace the wallows of suffering.

Leadership completely suffered the day Williams, Mitchell, Stoll & yes, Richards, left.

 

[KINGS17]

I have no problem with Alec there because he has the balls to face the media game after game and answer hard questions more than anyone on this roster. Should probably have an A as far as I'm concerned, he does that, plays on the wrong side, in tough situations....he's been a total pro this whole time and got nothing but **** on by this board.

Yeah, I was probably to hard on Martinez in my post. I just didn't appreciate the "a lot of things" response. Reconsidering, I think he indicated there are problems without divulging any secrets regarding his teammates. If Martinez is a leader as you suggest, I would hope he is talking to WD and maybe to Blake. I think it would be wise to do so on his part. If Martinez is a leader and considered to be so by Blake, then Blake will listen to him and Martinez will emerge as a leader for the rebuild. If Blake doesn't consider Martinez to be a leader, then it will only hasten Marinez' departure, both of which should be ok with Martinez.

 

[kingsholygrail]

A lot of things are wrong with this team though.

 

[kilowatt]

There must be a rift in the locker room. How could there not be? This isn’t a team. No one is playing for each other. Crazy.

 

[Evgeny Oliker]

How was Luff in this game aside from the goal? What do you guys think his potential is?


Thanks

 

[King'sPawn]

How was Luff in this game aside from the goal? What do you guys think his potential is?


Thanks

In this org, he has the potential to be misused and disappointed with Life.

But in all seriousness, he's got decent size and a great release. I would say he has the potential to be a middle six complementary player. Never a play driver, but could be a finisher.

 

[SFKingshomer]

There must be a rift in the locker room. How could there not be? This isn’t a team. No one is playing for each other. Crazy.

If true then there's a bigger issue with a lack of leadership. Grow up, fight it out, and wake up.

I'd love for there to be a big fight at practice or something to wake these pansies up. It happened on a couple of teams I was on and it brought the two together.

Maybe I'm asking too much and they really don't care. At one time, they would have skated through a wall for each other. I hope Quick or someone takes the bull by the horns.

 

[Hyzer]

I'm so sorry you guys have to experience Willie.

On the bright side, he will command you to bottom of the standings for a good chance at Jack Hughes, so thats a silver lining.


Has he still not been doing the last change on home ice or purposely starting the 4th line and weakest D pairing when the opponents top line is out?

 

[LAKings88]

This needs to be the lineup next year: minimum

Kovy Hughes* Kupari
Iafallo Kopi Brown
Kempe Vilardi Rempal
Luff JAD Wagner
Clifford

Trade for a quality dman or two and try to pick up another first.

Out:
Carter
Toffoli
Muzzin
Lewis
Thompson
Hagelin
Forbort

*Pray for Hughes

Let the new era begin

 

[SettlementRichie10]

I’d have to imagine Kovalchuk will draw a lot of interest at the deadline IF he actually wants a Cup. Guy can still play. Pro scouts will clearly see that.

Only issue is his contract, obviously. May shy away a contender. We may need to retain 20%. Ultimately, it’s not the end of the world if we just have to keep him through 20/21. Assuming we get Hughes, we’re likely not seriously contending again until 21/22, anyway.

In a perfect world, we trade Carter, Kovalchuk, Toffoli, and Muzzin. No one is taking on Brown, Kopitar, or Quick.

I’m still 50/50 on trading Doughty. He has such an awful attitude that you may not want him around for a rebuild.

But he’s so skilled he can bring a ton of assets back to LA.

But he has such a massive contract there may not be a lot of teams who can realistically take him on. Toronto is a perfect fit hockey wise, but they already have major cap issues.

I told that dope Mirtle the Leafs would be paying a combined $30 million to Matthews, Marner, and Nylander by 2019. Argued with me on Twitter for like three days about it. Dope.

 

[AbsentMojo]

Sutter shouldve sailed away after the 2nd cup. Re-signing him was the first big mistake by DL followed by pipeline gutting moves like Sekera and Lucic. Luc/Blake thinking this core and style still was going to succeed in a much faster league was a big oversight (ie the Stevens hire, and no significant retooling). I think Blake hasnt proven a thing as a GM and I dont see him as creative enough to give this organization a new identity the way DL did. I will not be surprised at all if AEG removes Luc and RB at the end of the year.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I’d have to imagine Kovalchuk will draw a lot of interest at the deadline IF he actually wants a Cup. Guy can still play. Pro scouts will clearly see that.

Only issue is his contract, obviously. May shy away a contender. We may need to retain 20%. Ultimately, it’s not the end of the world if we just have to keep him through 20/21. Assuming we get Hughes, we’re likely not seriously contending again until 21/22, anyway.

In a perfect world, we trade Carter, Kovalchuk, Toffoli, and Muzzin. No one is taking on Brown, Kopitar, or Quick.

I’m still 50/50 on trading Doughty. He has such an awful attitude that you may not want him around for a rebuild.

But he’s so skilled he can bring a ton of assets back to LA.

But he has such a massive contract there may not be a lot of teams who can realistically take him on. Toronto is a perfect fit hockey wise, but they already have major cap issues.

I told that dope Mirtle the Leafs would be paying a combined $30 million to Matthews, Marner, and Nylander by 2019. Argued with me on Twitter for like three days about it. Dope.

If we are rebuilding, I'm not at all against retaining salary on just about anything, provided it gets us more assets.

 

[Bandit]

Luff? Reward the kid? Build his confidence?

I get what you’re saying, and normally I’d agree, but would it really be a reward to be thrown out there with Kopitar and Brown at this point?