GDT: Los Angeles Kings at Washington Capitals - February 3, 2015 - 4:00 p.m. (PST)

[kingsfan28]

We picked a hell of a time to hit the road with all the teams around us picking up points on a consistent basis. Every team got points tonight!
And when was the last time our goal dif was in the minus area? After tonight, -2.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

I'd still take two and a half solid seasons from Richards over whatever the hell Simmonds/Schenn have done for Philly. The Kings weren't going anywhere with Simmonds and Schenn, other than being a team to walkover in the playoffs like we saw in 2010 and 2011.

 

[CowMix]

I'd still take two and a half solid seasons from Richards over whatever the hell Simmonds/Schenn have done for Philly. The Kings weren't going anywhere with Simmonds and Schenn, other than being a team to walkover in the playoffs like we saw in 2010 and 2011.

The trade was worth it for the Vancouver series in 2012 alone. He was the catalyst to all the playoff success this team has had these last 3 years.

 

[Reclamation Project]

Now 21 in the league.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Now 21 in the league.

On their way to a top 10 pick!

 

[Reclamation Project]

On their way to a top 10 pick!

If they're gonna do it, this is the draft. Could get our Mike Richards replacement.

 

[OzFlyers]

Simmonds and Schenn would be 3rd and 4th in scoring on the Kings. They are 4th and 5th on the Flyers!

 

[Reclamation Project]

That's not really a compliment.

 

[kingsfan28]

Now 21 in the league.

22nd isnt that far away.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Simmonds and Schenn would be 3rd and 4th in scoring on the Kings. They are 4th and 5th on the Flyers!

And just like the Flyers, they'd still be out of playoff contention.

 

[CowMix]

Simmonds and Schenn would be 3rd and 4th in scoring on the Kings. They are 4th and 5th on the Flyers!

You cant just move players between roles and systems and assume their points totals will be the same

 

[Reclamation Project]

 

[Nizar]

 

[Reclamation Project]

On one hand I know better than to write this team off.

On the other hand this team is drastically different than the last few years.

Either way I'm fine. Make the playoffs, and they can do damage. Miss and the hard decisions become easy and we get to see a better, improved team next year. So detached right now.

 

[OzFlyers]

And just like the Flyers, they'd still be out of playoff contention.

And a lot younger!!

 

[KingsOfCali25]

It would be better with a huge empty white area in the middle of the offensive zone

 

[KingsOfCali25]

And a lot younger!!

With no cups still

 

[The Butcher]

I literally laughed out loud.

Wasn't it a little weird the epix show didn't address the Richards situation?

That next episode is going to be depressing.

 

[OzFlyers]

With no cups still

I didn't have to wait 30 years to watch my 2!

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

I didn't have to wait 30 years to watch my 2!

You saw the Flyers win their two Cups in '74 and '75?

It's been four decades since their last Cup and they're no closer to one. So what exactly are you boasting about?

 

[kingsholygrail]

Flyers have lost a lot of cups though.

 

[CowMix]

Flyers have lost a lot of cups though.

Good thing they traded Richards and Carter, no one will ever win a cup with those two.

 

[KingsFan7824]

Where we are in the league, how we are playing etc are all irrelevant to me. We are the damn champs, I hope we have some pride and are buyers at the deadline so if we aren't going to retain, we at least give it a good shot, rather than just selling assets and giving up

I'm all for Lombardi going for it if the Kings have a chance. However, they're now 5 points out of a spot, 3 teams just passed them in the standings, they still have 3 games left on this road trip and they're 1-7-2 on the road against Eastern teams with 16 goals scored, and then they come home to play Calgary who they can't hold a lead against in the 3rd period at home.

If the players start putting some wins together, go all in at the deadline, they're going for history. If they're out of a spot by double digits by the end of the month, sell, sell, sell. They need the cap space.

 

[KingsFan7824]

We picked a hell of a time to hit the road with all the teams around us picking up points on a consistent basis.

What really hurts is the 1 win home stand just before this current road trip. If the Kings are going to suck on the road, they have to be great at home. 1-2-4 isn't great.

 

[kingsholygrail]

Kings just need to lose 2 more in regulation..and one in OT/SO and they'll match the Oilers road record.