GDT: GM#65 LA Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks @1:00pm 3/2/19

[kilowatt]

say what you want about tanking, it feels really good kicking the shit out of the hawks

 

[Sol]

Let's not get nuts about a depth guy on a bad team. He's going to be 25, and he's already been on 4 different teams in 4 years. He's one of the few on this roster that still appreciates the fact that he's in the NHL, but no need to go crazy. He's not a force, he just tries.

Him trying makes him a force. Something that this team lacks. So he stands out. But he actually creates plays by himself which is rare for this team. He deserves a contract on this God forsaken team.

 

[tny760]

nice screen, all around good play

weird how it ended up in the net with how lazily it seemed everyone was skating around

 

[Scottkmlps]

There is their goal output for the month.

 

[crassbonanza]

Let's not get nuts about a depth guy on a bad team. He's going to be 25, and he's already been on 4 different teams in 4 years. He's one of the few on this roster that still appreciates the fact that he's in the NHL, but no need to go crazy. He's not a force, he just tries.

I don't get why some people continue to go out of their way to bash the guy. Even going as far as rounding up his age to make him look worse. He is on a 30 point scoring pace, is a pest that has shown continuous effort and an ability to put pressure on the opposition. Has great speed for entries and on the forecheck.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

I think the Kings have met their goal quota for the month. And how about bark madness? We’re all looking forward it, aren’t we?

 

[LAKings88]

I don’t mind LA beating Chicago, ever.

 

[AzKing]

Leipsic is an average player that would barely move the meter on a good team but for the Kings, he is a nice player to have who fills a void. Let's not get carried away about him. I would not want him to be just let go at all at this point of time in the Kings rebuild plan.

 

[KINGS17]

Leipsic is making a case for himself to stay in the NHL next season, even if Blake doesn't want him.

Fine if the Kings have better players than Leipsic, but I think he should be given a qualifying offer and a shot in training camp. If for no other reason than to make the other players bust their ass in preseason.

 

[BringTheReign]

Kopi pickpocketing Keith through the legs for that feed to Brownie is enough to make me forgive the team for worsening our draft odds.

 

[crassbonanza]

Leipsic is an average player that would barely move the meter on a good team but for the Kings, he is a nice player to have who fills a void. Let's not get carried away about him. I would not want him to be just let go at all at this point of time in the Kings rebuild plan.

He is scoring at a .42 PPG pace since he joined the Kings.

 

[LAKings88]

Let's not get nuts about a depth guy on a bad team. He's going to be 25, and he's already been on 4 different teams in 4 years. He's one of the few on this roster that still appreciates the fact that he's in the NHL, but no need to go crazy. He's not a force, he just tries.

True, he usually makes three great moves and then one bone headed move all on the same play. Still, he’s shifty and creative. Different aspect out there. Hope LA can sign him to a cheap deal. At least create some competition in camp.

 

[BringTheReign]

I seem to remember some Vegas fans being angry that Leipsic was traded; given his playing style, I understand why he would've been a good fit on the Knights roster. I get people wanting to temper expectations, but I absolutely think he's earned a contract next year.

 

[Ryan120420]

Zero point night for Kane and Toews. Must be a cold day in hell .

 

[KINGS17]

Vilardi is a unicorn.

Sad thing is that he has elite talent. A guy LA really needs.

LA could of had Brannstrom or Necas with that pick.

Hey, you're encroaching on Ziggy's territory with this post.

 

[Sol]

f*** man, I want first over all. Stop with the meaningless points

 

[LAKings88]

Hey, you're encroaching on Ziggy's territory with this post.

No doubt. Warming up the time machine as we text.

 

[SlimCharles]

Okay, always nice to beat the Hawks. Let's get back to losing next game though...

 

[ru4reals]

How crappy we've been this season we're not catching the Sens as the worst team in the NHL so a win every so often is nice I guess. Especially if it's the Hawks.

 

[3firstnames]

I dunno, according to some on here there are 100's of players like him in the AHL.

Sign him, sure. If he walks, I wouldn’t call it a terrible decision. He’s fine but certainly replaceable

 

[Butch 19]

Okay, always nice to beat the Hawks. Let's get back to losing next game though...

especially when they still have a (long) shot at making the playoffs.

 

[3firstnames]

Him trying makes him a force. Something that this team lacks. So he stands out. But he actually creates plays by himself which is rare for this team. He deserves a contract on this God forsaken team.

Sure. Sign him. My whole thing is that if they don’t, it’s not worth crying over. Is he good enough for top 6? Probably not. So what are we even talking about?

 

[KingsFan7824]

I don't get why some people continue to go out of their way to bash the guy. Even going as far as rounding up his age to make him look worse. He is on a 30 point scoring pace, is a pest that has shown continuous effort and an ability to put pressure on the opposition. Has great speed for entries and on the forecheck.

I would just say nobody should use the word force to describe him. That's going above and beyond. In the last calendar year, he's been traded for Philip Holm, waived by the Canucks, and plays every day for the Kings. I'm not saying don't give him a contract. Maybe he's a late bloomer, and he will be a force in the years ahead. He's got 4 goals in 38 games with the Kings. He's hustle, not force.

 

[Sol]

Sure. Sign him. My whole thing is that if they don’t, it’s not worth crying over. Is he good enough for top 6? Probably not. So what are we even talking about?

Our bottom 6 is better than our top 6. What are you talking about

 

[AzKing]

**** man, I want first over all. Stop with the meaningless points

I think the way to avoid the insanity of it all is to sit with the fact that the Kings at the minimum will finish with the 5th worse record. There are teams clustered in that grouping: OTT, ANA, LA, NJD and DET. It could go down to the last day for positioning. The Senators are going to be the worst team most likely but they have no motivation for it so that's a wildcard since there is nothing for them to gain. The lottery is the lottery so can't even begin to try and figure out what happens after the end of the season no matter when we finish.

The next closest teams are CHI, VAN and EDM at 63 points. That's a lot of points for the Kings to have to shave off for them to jump us. It requires a streak on both sides basically. It isn't going to happen.

The Kings are going to be a position where they will get a Top 3/Top 6 Forward or a Top 2 Dman if they go after Byram. They also will have 3 picks in the top 36 of the draft and the worst. If they walked away from it all with say Turcotte, Seider and Beecher or Zegras, Kaliyev and Honka as their 3 picks, I would be more than pleased to insert talent like that into our system.

Don't get me wrong, I want Kakko or Hughes. I just will be happy to have the high numbers to work with for a change.