GDT: Gm#25 LA Kings vs Edmonton Oilers @6:00pm 11/29/18

[Bandit]

It's weird, almost like this team has success when it's top players don't play like 5th liners.

 

[kilowatt]

You know, beyond the "Voynov hole," the biggest problem with Forbort as Drew's partner--even if you like him--is the same problem with Rob Scuderi. Everyone knows he's throwing muffins out there, so he's just always open, and someone is always double-teamed--so every time the puck gets to Drew, it's either an easy shot block (not that they need the help) or the puck goes to Forbort and the play dies. He really needs Muzzin there.

if we string some wins together (sigh) and are competitive, a second pairing right shot defenseman should be our top priority

 

[Sol]

You know, beyond the "Voynov hole," the biggest problem with Forbort as Drew's partner--even if you like him--is the same problem with Rob Scuderi. Everyone knows he's throwing muffins out there, so he's just always open, and someone is always double-teamed--so every time the puck gets to Drew, it's either an easy shot block (not that they need the help) or the puck goes to Forbort and the play dies. He really needs Muzzin there.

For me, it's not only does Forbort have a very poor shot, his passing is very bad. So he can't make those quick plays.

 

[KingsHockey24]

Now that I think about it.. why is Forbort on the team?

Bad shot, can't make a breakout pass, not physical. Hmm..

 

[SlimCharles]

Sabres-Lightning is 4-4, recording that one, can't wait to watch haha.

Don't look now but in the last three games plus first period of this one Kopitar has 8 points. Brownie has 6 and 5 are goals.

Watching right now, pretty easy choice over the Kings.

 

[KingsHockey24]

Watching right now, pretty easy choice over the Kings.

This Kings game pretty good tho.

Lots of physicality.

 

[KingsFan7824]

But that was on the 5 on 4 not 5 on 3.

5 on 4. I'd bet Kovalchuk has more one time PP goals there than Carter does. But it worked so good for Carter.

Yeah, the context is a bit different, but, so what? If Kovalchuk is an offensive weapon who should be in the Ovechkin spot, then he has to get his shot through on a 5v4 PP. Same way Doughty has to. Otherwise, why does anyone care what WD does with Kovalchuk on the PP? It's a 5v4, most PP's are. If Kovalchuk can't get his shot through on a normal PP, maybe Stevens had the right idea putting him in front of the net.

You know, beyond the "Voynov hole," the biggest problem with Forbort as Drew's partner--even if you like him--is the same problem with Rob Scuderi. Everyone knows he's throwing muffins out there, so he's just always open, and someone is always double-teamed--so every time the puck gets to Drew, it's either an easy shot block (not that they need the help) or the puck goes to Forbort and the play dies. He really needs Muzzin there.

The only issue there is, what do you do with the other two pairings? Not that Muzzin makes the 2nd pair good in the d-zone.

 

[deaderhead28]

 

[KingsFan7824]

Now that I think about it.. why is Forbort on the team?

Bad shot, can't make a breakout pass, not physical. Hmm..

Because it's difficult to find defensemen. We can see that with the 4+ year Voynov hole that hasn't come close to being filled.

 

[crassbonanza]

One thing I really love about watching LaDue is his composure in his own zone. He is really good at keeping possession under pressure and finding room to make a play. As opposed to some of our other defensemen who seem to panic at pressure and try to move the puck immediately leading to turnovers.

 

[Sol]

Yeah Forbort is weak with the puck on the boards. Like really weak.

 

[kingsholygrail]

Quick is back? The f***?

 

[Sol]

Muzzin makes so many blunders for a player who has a rep of a 2-3 dman

 

[Sol]

Brown is a man possessed

 

[kingsfan28]

Because it's difficult to find defensemen. We can see that with the 4+ year Voynov hole that hasn't come close to being filled.

The only way that happens is trading your high end prospect and another 1st.

 

[kilowatt]

ladue deserves a full time spot on this team

 

[WHOneedsSOX]

Brown is a man possessed

He sure loves playing against these Edmonton "defense"men.

 

[kingsfan28]

That's some big goalies.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Brown should have a hat trick, and this is the best Doughty has played this season.

 

[Sol]

Brown should have a hat trick, and this is the best Doughty has played this season.

Easily. A physical Doughty is a great Doughty.

f***, a physical Kings team is a pretty good team.

 

[kingsfan28]

They just missed a hight stick in plain sight.

 

[kilowatt]

love that forecheck by luff!

 

[deaderhead28]

My eyes arent great but wasn't Carter just cross checked?

 

[deaderhead28]

They just missed a hight stick in plain sight.

I saw that as well.

 

[Bandit]

I'm not gonna lie, I want the Kings to win this one so that more Oilers fans can whine on the main board about "How much more can McDavid take???"