GDT: GM #77 LA Kings vs Calgary Flames @7:30

[GoldenBearHockey]

Please. First, stop with the condescending tone. Or don't, but I'm asking politely.

I know there's more to the game than scoring, as Kings fans, we all should... but Kempe's game is predicated a ton on scoring. We need him to pot goals for us. He isn't. No one here is saying he isn't forechecking or playing a decent 200ft game. But his scoring is gone, and his puck handling seems to be too rushed. Like I said, he'll be fine. I tend to agree with Bandit and the others that have chimed in, tho, he could use a game or two as a spectator.

The problem is sitting him because the puck isn't bouncing his way serves nothing, sends the wrong message. The only thing he can control if he is getting chances and he still is. You HAVE to allow the player to play through it, as long as no other aspect of his game is being affected

 

[LAKings88]

Sharks just won their eighth straight

Without Thornton.

Good pick up with Kane.

 

[Bandit]

And the only takeaway that you get is sit Kempe because he hasn't scored, sorry that's just a brutal assessment

It’s not the only takeaway I get from his play but if you’re expecting a multi-page dissertation about what I feel is wrong with Kempe’s game while I’m in the middle of watching the game, eating dinner, and a bunch of other things adults do, not the least of which is being a parent, well good luck.

 

[tny760]

man kempe, take the extra step around the outside and look for the pass, don't just give it to smith like that..

 

[Little Psycho]

yeah man i usually like your input but you're being pretty dickish here lately especially with regards to specific posters

Yup you don't have to like everyone, hell you can block them but it has gotten really annoying with the constant snappy comments.

 

[GoldenBearHockey]

That fourth line is looking good

 

[KingsHockey24]

That fourth line is looking good

You mean the line full of useless plugs with zero hockey IQ?

 

[kingsfan28]

PP goal!!!

1-0

 

[Little Psycho]

Toff sighting!

 

[lumbergh]

Okay I'm awake.

 

[GoldenBearHockey]

I think that's phaneufs goal

 

[Bandit]

Nice! Kempe won a faceoff.

 

[LAKings88]

Yay!

 

[Sacha Baron Corbin]

Apparently Kempe reads HF on the bench??

 

[lumbergh]

Looked like Toffoli got a piece to me.

 

[Bandit]

Apparently Kempe reads HF on the bench??

Worked like a charm.

 

[CanadianKingsFan14]

Toffoli!!

 

[Ollie Weeks]

Textbook holdup interference on Pearson on that dump in.

 

[Little Psycho]

It’s not the only takeaway I get from his play but if you’re expecting a multi-page dissertation about what I feel is wrong with Kempe’s game while I’m in the middle of watching the game, eating dinner, and a bunch of other things adults do, not the least of which is being a parent, well good luck.

You saw that face off win to assist Toffoli's goal?! Better role out that dissertation! Eat crow! You're no expert!

 

[tny760]

nice screen, nice shot

 

[LAKings88]

I wish Dion was on the first unit.

 

[Little Psycho]

What happened to Muzz I missed the beginning

 

[Sol]

Please. First, stop with the condescending tone. Or don't, but I'm asking politely.

I know there's more to the game than scoring, as Kings fans, we all should... but Kempe's game is predicated a ton on scoring. We need him to pot goals for us. He isn't. No one here is saying he isn't forechecking or playing a decent 200ft game. But his scoring is gone, and his puck handling seems to be too rushed. Like I said, he'll be fine. I tend to agree with Bandit and the others that have chimed in, tho, he could use a game or two as a spectator.

Yeah, he's become really toxic. Always extremely condescending.

 

[tny760]

Textbook holdup interference on Pearson on that dump in.

just locked him up to a dead stop, it's f***ing incredible

maybe someday they'll start caring about calling this again

 

[Davit17]

What happened to Muzz I missed the beginning

got hit by the boards. Looks like a shoulder injury?