GDT: Gm#39 LA Kings vs Vegas Golden Knights @1:00pm 12/29/18

[Raccoon Jesus]

I stopped my holiday binge drinking, and the Kings suddenly stopped looking good. Coincidence? Only one way to find out!

 

[AbsentMojo]

The Kings are certainly not good at doing it. The NHL in general has always been off about that stuff though. The pre-game thing in Ottawa. Def Leppard with the Cup. The whole red carpet business at the awards. It's all corporate bull, and just trying to reach non-hardcore fans. In a fragmented world, everyone is desperate for more eyes. The NHL has just been horrible at doing it.

Yes good take.. but I do not think anyone besides FSW would keep running these nervous, half-famous, not-hockey-affiliated, uninteresting guys into the booth during the game - that is a very hostile move toward real hockey fans.

 

[KingsFan7824]

I thought more people would be happy about this loss.

Nobody wants to waste their time. We watch because we're addicted, and there's a larger picture out there, but nobody really wants to watch them lose, or play like crap. They're going to do what they're going to do, and you deal with it, since it has no real world significance, but watching them be 31st/30th is annoying. No matter how much someone wants Hughes/Kakko. If we weren't addicted, we'd be much better fair weather fans. If the team is good, alright. If they're terrible, don't bother watching or even following them for any reason, that would be the way to go.

The problem is that we care, which is why being a fan is weird. We're emotionally connected to a corporate logo. It makes no sense.

 

[Sol]

Is that another Peter North reference?

Maybe it is.

 

[kovacro]

Is that another Peter North reference?

Peter North Bobble Head Night at the Staples Centre.

 

[Reclamation Project]

Can’t bench him before they air the segment where he and Purcell are wearing matching women’s pajamas.

Credit to the marketing department. I didn't think the broadcasts could get any worse given the product on the ice, but they found a way to make it happen. f***ing horrendous and insulting to everyone.

 

[Butch 19]

how long is Faust's contract? That is what is most concerning me during this game.

The worst voice in pro sports is easily Tony Romo, who was doing color for the NO / Pitt game. And the Steelers choked away the game, so I lost there too.

And Faust is just fine - he is not our problem.

 

[Reaper45]

Was at the game and missed the broadcast bs but god damn this team is pitiful. Kopitar and Carter look like absolute trash. No emotion. Best players are Leipsic who was claimed off waivers and 35 year old Kovalchuk. Wheeeeew boy. I'm not a Blake fan but want him to succeed as a GM for the teams sake. Man he's got his work cut out for him.

 

[KingsFan7824]

Yes good take.. but I do not think anyone besides FSW would keep running these nervous, half-famous, not-hockey-affiliated, uninteresting guys into the booth during the game - that is a very hostile move toward real hockey fans.

I can't disagree. I imagine it's because it's LA. Maybe they feel like they have to do something, anything, to keep fan interest. I don't know how these things they do are interesting, but I'm one of the long time fans that this stuff probably isn't directed to. Also probably some of the Bob Miller finally retires(he was on the old side), and it's increasingly about twitter, and trending, and whatever the hell else the young corporate world is about these days.

It would be much better if it was just about the hockey, how poorly the team has played, and honest criticism during a game. No doggies, pj's, Teddy Purcell for some freakin' reason, and whatever other fluff they throw out there. This isn't Toronto though, so, maybe they feel like they can't go that way.

 

[DAkings20]

Back on track for Jack!

 

[kovacro]

Back on track for Jack!

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Was at the game and missed the broadcast bs but god damn this team is pitiful. Kopitar and Carter look like absolute trash. No emotion. Best players are Leipsic who was claimed off waivers and 35 year old Kovalchuk. Wheeeeew boy. I'm not a Blake fan but want him to succeed as a GM for the teams sake. Man he's got his work cut out for him.

Leipsic is looking like a keeper for heart and creativity. Love that guy. Ballsy as hell to take #14, which is my favorite...but he's worn it well

 

[Bandit]

how sick are you of the Toews/Tavares 'gameshow' NHL tonight commerical? i HATE it, i dunno why but it makes me loath Tavares.

Well, that, and he plays for the leafs.

 

[crassbonanza]

Was at the game and missed the broadcast bs but god damn this team is pitiful. Kopitar and Carter look like absolute trash. No emotion. Best players are Leipsic who was claimed off waivers and 35 year old Kovalchuk. Wheeeeew boy. I'm not a Blake fan but want him to succeed as a GM for the teams sake. Man he's got his work cut out for him.

The worst part is those two have been the best players recently, but were demoted and saddled with Thompson, for some unknown reason.

 

[Peter James Bond II]

Why do Carter and Toffoli get 18 TOI every game and #1 PP unit?
Toffoli last 21 games. 1 goal. 3 assists. 4 points. 5.6 shooting % In last 7 games is MINUS 7 and 1 goal.
Carter last 25 games 3 goals 5 assists 8 pts. 7.3 shooting %. Minus 12. 2, I repeat 2 Even strength goals all year.
Close to half the season and #2 center has 2 TWO 2 TWO 2 TWO even strength goals.
Some defensive defensemen have more than that.

 

[AbsentMojo]

Why do Carter and Toffoli get 18 TOI every game and #1 PP unit?
Toffoli last 21 games. 1 goal. 3 assists. 4 points. 5.6 shooting % In last 7 games is MINUS 7 and 1 goal.
Carter last 25 games 3 goals 5 assists 8 pts. 7.3 shooting %. Minus 12. 2, I repeat 2 Even strength goals all year.
Close to half the season and #2 center has 2 TWO 2 TWO 2 TWO even strength goals.

WD - I think its Canadian bias.. I heard him comment on Tofolli a while back and he said he's happy with his play. Tofolli is the least engaged of all the slackers on this team. Objectively he should be a healthy scratch and get a lot more than the Kovulchuk treatment

 

[Maynard]

Peter North Bobble Head Night at the Staples Centre.

Are the ropes included?

 

[KINGS17]

The Kings are certainly not good at doing it. The NHL in general has always been off about that stuff though. The pre-game thing in Ottawa. Def Leppard with the Cup. The whole red carpet business at the awards. It's all corporate bull, and just trying to reach non-hardcore fans. In a fragmented world, everyone is desperate for more eyes. The NHL has just been horrible at doing it.

What the NHL is doing is one approach. In a fragmented world it seems like it might be a better idea to play to your base. In my experience getting new long term fans is most likely to happen when a new fan is introduced to the game by a long term fan.

I haven't attended a game in person in over 3 years. I am not going to spend 3 hours on a freeway (round trip), and 3 hours at a game watching Luc's "entertainment" experience.

 

[Peter James Bond II]

The waiver wire pickups are better than the Kings 70's trash.

Leipsic > Toffoli
Scherbak > Carter.

Scherbak creates more than Carter and has better numbers for time on ice.

 

[riznat]

What the NHL is doing is one approach. In a fragmented world it seems like it might be a better idea to play to your base. In my experience getting new long term fans is most likely to happen when a new fan is introduced to the game by a long term fan.

I haven't attended a game in person in over 3 years. I am not going to spend 3 hours on a freeway (round trip), and 3 hours at a game watching Luc's "entertainment" experience.

Did you factor in the chance of a free McFlurry coming your way, should fate supply a goal in the final minute of the 2nd?

 

[Jason Squirties]

Did you factor in the chance of a free McFlurry coming your way, should fate supply a goal in the final minute of the 2nd?

Honestly, I’m not sure how anyone could actually over look this. No franchise is actually required to be a part of this.

 

[GoldenBearHockey]

WD - I think its Canadian bias.. I heard him comment on Tofolli a while back and he said he's happy with his play. Tofolli is the least engaged of all the slackers on this team. Objectively he should be a healthy scratch and get a lot more than the Kovulchuk treatment

Not even close man...are you just watching the box scores? "Oh no, Toffoli didn't have any points again, he sucked" The past dozen games, he's generating chances, quality chances, he's not finishing them....but he's getting them...

 

[Ollie Weeks]

Noticing Walker’s ice time is way up. How’s he looking?

 

[GoldenBearHockey]

Noticing Walker’s ice time is way up. How’s he looking?

He's looking good, good instincts when to push, he gets outmuscled in the corners, behind the net, but that's because of his size, he's gonna have to learn how to defend with what he has and not like he's 6-4 220, but really nice instincts, and he can skate.

 

[kingsboy11]

Noticing Walker’s ice time is way up. How’s he looking?

I thought he played really well today and of late. It may be because we're getting better matchups at home, but him and Muzzin have good chemistry together.