GDT: Kings Training Camp 2022/2023!

[Axl Rhoadz]

I don't care how it "works", it's inexcusable

FYI, game 1 wasn't on TV either -- and there were a handful of PRESEASON games last year...and the year before...and the year before...and the year before...and the year before...and the year before...and the year before...and the year before...and the year before...and the year before...and the year before...and the year before...and the year before...and the year before...and the year before...and the year before that weren't either.

If you are gonna be pissed, you should be REALLY pissed.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

"interference"

he literally tipped the puck in and was blown up before a 1 count

Considering how much shit has gone on this preseason--Clarke elbowed in the chops twice, etc.--this getting a hearing smells like lobbying.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

FYI, game 1 wasn't on TV either -- and there were a handful of PRESEASON games last year...and the year before...and the year before...and the year before...and the year before...and the year before...and the year before...and the year before...and the year before...and the year before...and the year before...and the year before...and the year before...and the year before...and the year before...and the year before that weren't either.

If you are gonna be pissed, you should be REALLY pissed.

You're welcome to join us in the year 2022, where at least 20+ other franchises have found a way to solve a mystery the LA Kings have not (probably more, just trying to be conservative).

Is it preseason and the biggest of deals? In that sense, no. But in a world where the 30th-32nd place teams have found a way to stream practices, never mind all their games, you would imagine a team that's pumping their expectations and the 6th largest media market in the literal entire f***ing world would find a way to stream their own actual games without piggybacking off other franchises, whatever the restriction is.

As I told more than one other person this isn't even about bashing the org, quite the opposite--you have TONS of long-term die hard fans chomping at the bit for Kings hockey and coverage and all we've seen this summer is downsizing in the media and now the organization's lack of access. Getting us all excited about it and then making it this difficult to gain access to information, coverage, and actual hockey being played is hockey blueballs and in the year 2022 it's a really bad look.

I'm not really trying to change your mind because I know better. I'm just saying take it as constructive criticism that's actually coming from a good place than just blind haterade.

 

[tkb81]

tell me your spoiled without telling me your spoiled complaining about streaming preseason games ... smh ..

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

tell me your spoiled without telling me your spoiled complaining about streaming preseason games ... smh ..View attachment 589702

My man, when you are out-explained by Axl, you may need to reconsider your posting choices.

 

[lumbergh]

Great pass by Vilardi from behind the net. I remember him giving Frk a similar feed two seasons ago. He made everyone on the ice think he was coming around the other side.

Gabe Vilardi is a heck of a passer from behind the net. Beyond his shot it might be the one other thing he is very good at.

 

[tkb81]

My man, when you are out-explained by Axl, you may need to reconsider your posting choices.

hahaha fair enough bud ... i just wanted to read about camp and such .. and ended up on pages of complaining so a little bit frustrated

 

[King'sPawn]

I don't care how it "works", it's inexcusable

All the other teams providing preseason content don't know how it works, either.

 

[Schmooley]

hahaha fair enough bud ... i just wanted to read about camp and such .. and ended up on pages of complaining so a little bit frustrated

Yea we all wanted to watch, discuss, and read about camp. The problem is we couldnt watch it and listening to it barely worked.

 

[tkb81]

any updates on Cal?

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Gabe Vilardi is a heck of a passer from behind the net. Beyond his shot it might be the one other thing he is very good at.

He's got that Corey Perry lifestyle along the boards and around the net, that's for sure

 

[KingLB]

You're welcome to join us in the year 2022, where at least 20+ other franchises have found a way to solve a mystery the LA Kings have not (probably more, just trying to be conservative).

Is it preseason and the biggest of deals? In that sense, no. But in a world where the 30th-32nd place teams have found a way to stream practices, never mind all their games, you would imagine a team that's pumping their expectations and the 6th largest media market in the literal entire f***ing world would find a way to stream their own actual games without piggybacking off other franchises, whatever the restriction is.

As I told more than one other person this isn't even about bashing the org, quite the opposite--you have TONS of long-term die hard fans chomping at the bit for Kings hockey and coverage and all we've seen this summer is downsizing in the media and now the organization's lack of access. Getting us all excited about it and then making it this difficult to gain access to information, coverage, and actual hockey being played is hockey blueballs and in the year 2022 it's a really bad look.

I'm not really trying to change your mind because I know better. I'm just saying take it as constructive criticism that's actually coming from a good place than just blind haterade.

Let’s be honest, how many of those 20 teams have better tv numbers than the Kings? While it would be nice if the kings had everything the leafs have. We do have to realize there is supply/demand at play here. I mean even on this board, which has more hardcore fans, it was maybe 25 ppl looking for the game? If that? Hockey, let alone preseason, let alone early preseason, let alone at a different arena just isn’t a priority.

 

[KingLB]

Ah right, because it was either Fiala or streaming, can't have both.

So now the Kings are penny pinching because of the the completelty unrelated contracts they signed? Haha. Next you'll tell me we aren't getting a Dustin Brown bobblehead night because Nate Thompson's practice jerseys ate into that budget.

Let me tell you, the player signing expenses and the pre-season streaming expenses aren't even in the same spreadsheet.

Yes, some "people" should take a break from the keyboard. If only those "people" heeded their own advice.

You guys are missing the point, you can’t call the Kings cheap, then reference probably one of the top 5 cheapest teams in the league as someone the Kings should look to copy.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Let’s be honest, how many of those 20 teams have better tv numbers than the Kings? While it would be nice if the kings had everything the leafs have. We do have to realize there is supply/demand at play here. I mean even on this board, which has more hardcore fans, it was maybe 25 ppl looking for the game? If that? Hockey, let alone preseason, let alone early preseason, let alone at a different arena just isn’t a priority.

That's a way more reasonable, fair argument against.

I'd only counter that the Kings have so many longtime diehard fans that it shouldn't be extensively hard to throw them a bone with an already-existing feed. Don't even need a broadcast team and the video clearly already exists--especially for the diehards that literally just want footage of players. Again, Seattle has streamed everything, including practice groups.

How can we even discuss the game when the only highlights that exist are a cell phone recording of the arena feed on the jumbotron?

It's the last I'll say about it because I'm not treading any new territory here.

 

[King'sPawn]

Let’s be honest, how many of those 20 teams have better tv numbers than the Kings? While it would be nice if the kings had everything the leafs have. We do have to realize there is supply/demand at play here. I mean even on this board, which has more hardcore fans, it was maybe 25 ppl looking for the game? If that? Hockey, let alone preseason, let alone early preseason, let alone at a different arena just isn’t a priority.

Clearly it's not.

Why not try to create demand by hyping to Kings fans that they'll have a chance to watch newest acquisition, Kevin Fiala... or the 2021 8th overall pick, Brandt Clarke, in early preseason action?

Does LA not have a marketing team to generate hype and demand? Did Fiala's contract cut into their budget on that end, too?

 

[FSL KINGS]

Looks like Doty is in fact going to be having a hearing for his hit.


Interesting to see how this plays out, given he's not on an NHL contract.

Guy taps the puck, should be eligible to be hit. Can't see if Doty targeted the head from this far out.

 

[Kudelski37]

Clearly it's not.

Why not try to create demand by hyping to Kings fans that they'll have a chance to watch newest acquisition, Kevin Fiala... or the 2021 8th overall pick, Brandt Clarke, in early preseason action?

Does LA not have a marketing team to generate hype and demand? Did Fiala's contract cut into their budget on that end, too?

Maybe they are increasing demand by limiting supply?

 

[Axl Rhoadz]

Maybe they are increasing demand by limiting supply?

Exactly, how else are you going to incentivize anyone to take the trip to Ontario? Has anyone ever been to a Reign game and witnessed the mutants who are regulars there? (No offense if that’s any of you, except for Sol)

 

[bland]

Perhaps Jesse could address this, but if I remember correctly from talking to Jim Fox in Vegas years ago that the crew (would or used to) do an unaired broadcast of one of the preseason games as a dress rehersal. They air a lot more preseason games now than then though.

 

[apadilla]

From what I can remember, Viel was a little bitch with the Cuda. Doty was itching for that one.

Nice to not be on the receiving end (for a change).

 

[Herby]

I see both sides. We have had this discussion before, the Kings fan base is tiny compared to most other NHL teams. But while they aren’t going to gain any new fans or make any money off it, there is something to be said about making your die-hards happy.

How much does it really cost to set up a few cameras and stream it on your website. As others have said, other teams are doing it. Even teams like the Ducks with smaller fanbases than the Kings.

 

[ScoreZeGoals]

I don't care if the Kings have the smallest fan base in the entire league (which they don't), you are a major professional sports franchise, act like it

 

[Axl Rhoadz]

The bad news = Kings org clearly doesn’t care about the 5 severely depressed whiners who are on suicide watch over not seeing a preseason game live from the 909 that sounded to be one of the most boring games ever.

THE GOOD NEWS = Since every single game from this date forward of the ‘22-‘23 season will be televised, we won’t have to worry about these HF board pages being populated with this nonsense for an entire 12 months! Yay

 

[KingLB]

That's a way more reasonable, fair argument against.

I'd only counter that the Kings have so many longtime diehard fans that it shouldn't be extensively hard to throw them a bone with an already-existing feed. Don't even need a broadcast team and the video clearly already exists--especially for the diehards that literally just want footage of players. Again, Seattle has streamed everything, including practice groups.

How can we even discuss the game when the only highlights that exist are a cell phone recording of the arena feed on the jumbotron?

It's the last I'll say about it because I'm not treading any new territory here.

It’s true the kings do have many long term die hard fans. I was raised by one, but he has no F’ing clue how to stream lololol.

I get a mini rant anytime the Kings are on ESPN+ or every Thursday nite football game this year.

 

[Johnny Utah]

Funny how TM has played Doty in two games, Clarke in all the games and Sean Walker in 0 games.