LA KINGS 2023/4 Regular season discussion

[deaderhead28]

 

[Fishhead]

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What the hell, the Flyers have a furry night?

 

[johnjm22]

Latest Athletic Power Rankings. Kings at #9.

 

[Docgonzo]

Proud of Spence right now, he and Nousiainen, are 2 of my favorite prospects of the Blake era. While Kim has progressed I’m glad Spence is showing he belongs and it was dumb to play Walker over him last season.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

If there ever was a recipe for success with a an average goaltender, this is it. No reason to think he won’t replicate his numbers from some of his better seasons if the Kings can keep this up. Not sure if it’ll translate to postseason success, but it’ll definitely do in the regular season.

I think the bigger concern is longevity.

Great, we have one serviceable-to-good goaltender, but you can't give him 50-60 games.

I'm cheering for Talbot but I think people are far too optimistic about our goaltending situation as a whole, it's going to be a story the entire season, a winning streak is nice but masks the issue.

 

[LeftKinger]

I think the bigger concern is longevity.

Great, we have one serviceable-to-good goaltender, but you can't give him 50-60 games.

I'm cheering for Talbot but I think people are far too optimistic about our goaltending situation as a whole, it's going to be a story the entire season, a winning streak is nice but masks the issue.

True, so the question becomes how many more tries do you give Copley?

 

[johnjm22]

True, so the question becomes how many more tries do you give Copley?

More than 3.

He's 1-0-1 as the starter this season. (Didn't get the decision in the game he was pulled).

He was pretty good in his win over the Coyotes. He deserves some more chances. Cutting him off after 3 games is too reactionary.

 

[deaderhead28]

RIP fam.

 

[Bandit]

I know some here can't stand the Rob Blake, but it's hard to dispute that he has built the most entertaining and fun Kings team to watch in quite a long time. Whatever the faults of the team, being boring is not one of them.

Depends on your definition of entertainment. I’ll always consider two cups more entertaining than a locker room celly after a regular season win in the first month of the season.

But that’s just me.

 

[Axl Rhoadz]

Stupid Blake hanging on to the vets....lol

 

[GoldenBearHockey]

Depends on your definition of entertainment. I’ll always consider two cups more entertaining than a locker room celly after a regular season win in the first month of the season.

But that’s just me.

So in all your years of watching, you haven't been entertained but twice? That's such a bullshit response to what he said, puts you on SOL level....

 

[KopitarFAN]

So Copley is obviously getting one of the next two (probably Pittsburgh), if (big if) that goes well, no reason to not give him the next one, Philly on the second of a back-to-back.

 

[Axl Rhoadz]

puts you on SOL level....

OUCH!

 

[Kingfan1967]

So Copley is obviously getting one of the next two (probably Pittsburgh), if (big if) that goes well, no reason to not give him the next one, Philly on the second of a back-to-back.

next 10
@Vegas Wed 8
vs Pitt Thu 9
vs Philly Sat 11
vs Flo Thu 16
vs St Lou Sat 18
@Ari Mon 20
@Ana Fri 24 (day after Thanksgiving - if in a PO spot by then there's a 67% chance to make the PO's) 1:00 game.
vs Mon Sat 25
vs Was Wed 29
@Col Sun Dec 3

2 B2B's, and two large breaks, Copley may only get 2 games (Pitt and Montreal), LA only playing 1 team ahead of them in the standings as of Nov 5 (Vegas) time to rack up some wins (they need to improve their home record)

 

[GoldenBearHockey]

next 10
@Vegas Wed 8
vs Pitt Thu 9
vs Philly Sat 11
vs Flo Thu 16
vs St Lou Sat 18
@Ari Mon 20
@Ana Fri 24 (day after Thanksgiving - if in a PO spot by then there's a 67% chance to make the PO's) 1:00 game.
vs Mon Sat 25
vs Was Wed 29
@Col Sun Dec 3

2 B2B's, and two large breaks, Copley may only get 2 games (Pitt and Montreal), LA only playing 1 team ahead of them in the standings as of Nov 5 (Vegas) time to rack up some wins (they need to improve their home record)

Calling it now....0 - 10, and this board blows into oblivion...everyone has to scrape by on their own with sticky notes and sharpies.....instead of iphones and screens....

 

[johnjm22]

After the Vegas game, we'll have played the "hard" part of our schedule and will have the easiest remaining schedule in the NHL.

 

[Schmooley]

After the Vegas game, we'll have played the "hard" part of our schedule and will have the easiest remaining schedule in the NHL.

Woulda been nice to get some teams while they are down like SJ Oilers and Flames. Oilers and Flames will surely tighten up by the time LA plays em.

 

[KopitarFAN]

next 10
@Vegas Wed 8
vs Pitt Thu 9
vs Philly Sat 11
vs Flo Thu 16
vs St Lou Sat 18
@Ari Mon 20
@Ana Fri 24 (day after Thanksgiving - if in a PO spot by then there's a 67% chance to make the PO's) 1:00 game.
vs Mon Sat 25
vs Was Wed 29
@Col Sun Dec 3

2 B2B's, and two large breaks, Copley may only get 2 games (Pitt and Montreal), LA only playing 1 team ahead of them in the standings as of Nov 5 (Vegas) time to rack up some wins (they need to improve their home record)

I'm not against that, but at the same time, I think we all acknowledge that Talbot can't play 60+. However, the schedule doesn't get tough until after the all-star break when they play 34 games in roughly 70 days, including 5 back-to-backs. So maybe it's addressed then when someone, be it Copley, Rittich or someone acquired via trade is probably gonna get 10+ of those 34 starts.

But you're right, now is the time for them to stack wins, 12 games in basically a month and mostly weaker competition.

 

[kingsfan28]

I'm not against that, but at the same time, I think we all acknowledge that Talbot can't play 60+. However, the schedule doesn't get tough until after the all-star break when they play 34 games in roughly 70 days, including 5 back-to-backs. So maybe it's addressed then when someone, be it Copley, Rittich or someone acquired via trade is probably gonna get 10+ of those 34 starts.

But you're right, now is the time for them to stack wins, 12 games in basically a month and mostly weaker competition.

I could see them getting an upgrade in goal at the trade deadline .

 

[ru4reals]

next 10
@Vegas Wed 8
vs Pitt Thu 9
vs Philly Sat 11
vs Flo Thu 16
vs St Lou Sat 18
@Ari Mon 20
@Ana Fri 24 (day after Thanksgiving - if in a PO spot by then there's a 67% chance to make the PO's) 1:00 game.
vs Mon Sat 25
vs Was Wed 29
@Col Sun Dec 3

2 B2B's, and two large breaks, Copley may only get 2 games (Pitt and Montreal), LA only playing 1 team ahead of them in the standings as of Nov 5 (Vegas) time to rack up some wins (they need to improve their home record)

We've been on a roll on the road and played well but nothing comes easy in the NHL now-a-days. Pitt and Florida, still has a lot of great players, and the rest of the teams except Montreal are better or still decent. Plus, this team have been no bueno at home so far 1 and 4 technically, so need to win some home games that's for sure.

 

[FSL KINGS]

Ok, absolutely crazy idea.
Campbell at 50% about 2.5 AAV.
His numbers went in the tank when traded to Edmonton. He was good in LA & Toronto.

Can he rebound to a backup or better level?

 

[KopitarFAN]

Ok, absolutely crazy idea.
Campbell at 50% about 2.5 AAV.
His numbers went in the tank when traded to Edmonton. He was good in LA & Toronto.

Can he rebound to a backup or better level?

Maybe if he were in his walk year, but 3 more years, that's a pass for me.

 

[FSL KINGS]

Maybe if he were in his walk year, but 3 more years, that's a pass for me.

https://x.com/OilersJack/status/1721067185689530471?s=20

Just saw this.

 

[Steve Zissou]

Ok, absolutely crazy idea.
Campbell at 50% about 2.5 AAV.
His numbers went in the tank when traded to Edmonton. He was good in LA & Toronto.

Can he rebound to a backup or better level?

 

[johnjm22]

Oilers should hire Dusty Imoo.

But he's blacked listed for liking some tweets apparently.