GDT: GM#24 LA Kings vs Anaheim Ducks @7:30 Freeway Faceoff Part 2

[tny760]

kempe isn't known for being a defensive stalwart. miss an assignment in OT, you're in the showers.

 

[KINGS17]

Much needed two points.

 

[Sol]

Lewis is the heart and soul of this team.

If they ever get rid of him they will be making a huge mistake.

 

[kingsboy11]

This team is going to give me an aneurysm one day

 

[Shellz]

P.S Love that nod that Lewis gives after his SO winner.

 

[KingPuckChoo]

damn its true Kopitar pretty much jedi mind tricked Miller in the net without touching him

 

[tny760]

P.S Love that nod that Lewis gives after his SO winner.

and an actual celly by brown. kempe staring down shaw last meeting, quick beating his stick on the ice as macD fed liambas his teeth.. i like seeing it.

 

[Sacha Baron Corbin]

Brodz had a good game, maybe he just wants to reward effort because we don't have a ton of that.

I’m more concerned with winning games while the team is in a slump rather than rewarding effort. Brodz had a good game which is a good sign, still don’t agree with him shooting over others in the shootout, where was Brown’s reward for the game tying goal?

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I was wrong about Jokinen, but still keeping Toffoli and Kempe off the ice in those situations is not going to win us many games.

Yeah I’ll eat my crow regarding Jokinen, but keeping Kempe glued to the bench in OT and the shootout wasn’t smart, one of the few offensively driven players on the team he needs to be on the ice at least in OT

What's TT like in shootouts, though? He's not that good if memory serves correctly. He's a game situation sniper but that's different than a breakaway contest. Same reason a guy like Jussi (or the other JJ--jack johnson) is great in shootouts but meh the rest of the time.

But I totally agree, man, I'd love to see Kempe unleashed in OT at some point, especially since the OT games have been such a tire fire lately anyway. He has the speed to just steal ice from the other team or to recover position as well.

Starting to hate the way teams play 3v3 now though, it's just playing vs. line changes and trying to get people tired.

damn its true Kopitar pretty much jedi mind tricked Miller in the net without touching him

Yup haven't seen the Kopitar cutback move in ages. Have to think Ryan Miller was looking for the can opener or a backhand period.

 

[Butch 19]

Kempe in the doghouse? He didn't play a second of OT.

wow- didn't notice that.

His speed and skills are needed in OT.

 

[Little Psycho]

Brodz had a good game, maybe he just wants to reward effort because we don't have a ton of that.

I get it if that's the case but this was against a division rival, you put the experts in. Kings are not doing well against western teams, it's not the right time to test out the new kids

 

[KingsFan7824]

Finally got 2 points against a western team at home. 5 points in the last 5 games. Not great, but better than it was. Baby steps.

 

[Shellz]

I’m more concerned with winning games while the team is in a slump rather than rewarding effort. Brodz had a good game which is a good sign, still don’t agree with him shooting over others in the shootout, where was Brown’s reward for the game tying goal?

I can understand that. This is the coach that continues to play AA. We will probably never know his thoughts.

 

[KingsHockey24]

I only see improvement with Andreoff most likely missing time and Mitchell replacing Brodzinski.

 

[deaderhead28]

I hope AA is alright.Dont like seeing players leaving games like that.

 

[Sol]

Love the denial of some lol.Keep kicking that idea down the ice.

I'm just curious though, on a scale of 1-10 how much heat is coming off of Blake's seat?

 

[BigKing]

What don't we like? Another one goal scored at home. I think I've been to like six or seven games this month and seen 10-11 goals. Took almost 60 minutes and the goalie pulled to get one tonight.

Awesome power play in OT. Quick beat but shot hits the post in the shootout.

Way more negatives than positives tonight. Toss in last night's debacle and, excuse me, but oh my.

Being excited about 3 points in 4 games is ignoring the long play. Glad they got them, but they look like total shit.

 

[Sacha Baron Corbin]

What's TT like in shootouts, though? He's not that good if memory serves correctly. He's a game situation sniper but that's different than a breakaway contest. Same reason a guy like Jussi (or the other JJ--jack johnson) is great in shootouts but meh the rest of the time.

But I totally agree, man, I'd love to see Kempe unleashed in OT at some point, especially since the OT games have been such a tire fire lately anyway. He has the speed to just steal ice from the other team or to recover position as well.

Starting to hate the way teams play 3v3 now though, it's just playing vs. line changes and trying to get people tired.

I think your right in regards to Toffoli in the shootout, but I didn’t see him out there much in OT either. Kempe/Toffoli or Kempe/Pearson can cause a defense some serious problems in 3v3. I don’t know why Kempe is so deep in the doghouse, I know their line has been struggling but they were a big part of the offense when the team was winning games after Carter went down, they will be fine if Stevens gives them the ice time.

 

[Kingspiracy]

I only see improvement with Andreoff most likely missing time and Mitchell replacing Brodzinski.

Don't forget that the big red woofer should be back soon too.

 

[Butch 19]

seriously...the brodzinski thing... wtf! that's on Stevens right there

... and if the 2nd duck scored on his SO attempt, the ducks win and Kopitar doesn't even get a chance to shoot.

wtf Stevens!?!?! Are you aware you can (should!!) use strategy in the SO??

work on this mmm-k?

 

[Sacha Baron Corbin]

I only see improvement with Andreoff most likely missing time and Mitchell replacing Brodzinski.

Im assuming AA is going to miss time so I would just slot Mitchell into his spot, Brodz has looked a lot better since his recall, even if i wasn’t happy with his SO haha

 

[Butch 19]

kempe isn't known for being a defensive stalwart. miss an assignment in OT, you're in the showers.

He can't be any worse than Gaborik, who gets SO time with 60% speed.

 

[Sacha Baron Corbin]

Also 33 minutes of ice time for Doughty tonight, yikes!

Brutal road trip coming up, it will be interesting to see how the team responds.

 

[kingsfan28]

What's TT like in shootouts, though? He's not that good if memory serves correctly. He's a game situation sniper but that's different than a breakaway contest. Same reason a guy like Jussi (or the other JJ--jack johnson) is great in shootouts but meh the rest of the time.

But I totally agree, man, I'd love to see Kempe unleashed in OT at some point, especially since the OT games have been such a tire fire lately anyway. He has the speed to just steal ice from the other team or to recover position as well.

Starting to hate the way teams play 3v3 now though, it's just playing vs. line changes and trying to get people tired.



Yup haven't seen the Kopitar cutback move in ages. Have to think Ryan Miller was looking for the can opener or a backhand period.

Another thing Carter brought to the team . With 8,11,77, they're deadly. Steven seems to almost put a leash on them now and play a very conservative 3v3 instead of the way Sutter did.

 

[tny760]

I think your right in regards to Toffoli in the shootout, but I didn’t see him out there much in OT either. Kempe/Toffoli or Kempe/Pearson can cause a defense some serious problems in 3v3. I don’t know why Kempe is so deep in the doghouse, I know their line has been struggling but they were a big part of the offense when the team was winning games after Carter went down, they will be fine if Stevens gives them the ice time.

he plays his most defensibly responsible players in OT, it's not much of a departure from his general "rules"