Pre-Game Talk: Series Discussion: WCQF: (1) Vegas Golden Knights vs (WC1) Los Angeles Kings

[KingTrouty]

So with Muzzin in a red jersey again today, is it a foregone conclusion he's out tomorrow? Does he need a full-contact practice as per NHL rules, or is it a suggested thing by the training staff?

 

[KingTrouty]

Once Muzz comes back there should be no more Fantenberg

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Hope these guys are all wearing chainmail to avoid full swing slashes from Marchessault, flying appendages from James Kneeal, and accidental headbutts into goalies by Perron.

 

[WHOneedsSOX]

Hope these guys are all wearing chainmail to avoid full swing slashes from Marchessault, flying appendages from James Kneeal, and accidental headbutts into goalies by Perron.

Glad to have Phaneuf around to keep Perron away from Quick.

 

[Reaper45]

Hope these guys are all wearing chainmail to avoid full swing slashes from Marchessault, flying appendages from James Kneeal, and accidental headbutts into goalies by Perron.

You would think Marchessault plays baseball with how often he swings the lumber.

 

[IceNeophyte]

Eh. Think the loss of Forbort and a less than 100% Muzzin affects the odds to Vegas's favor.

Oddsmakers cut the betting lines to where they predict half of the betters will take each side, then if it skews one way, they move the line until it approximately equalizes. This way, one side pays the other and the book keeps the vigorish with no risk.

There is a lot of emotional money going on VGK by locals, and I'm certain this affects the line. If it where the Kansas City Golden Knights, I would guess the line would be closer to pick em.

 

[Sol]

I think the Muzz will play tomorrow

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

For those interested, here's the LA Kings' playoff media guide.

https://nhl.bamcontent.com/images/assets/binary/297865588/binary-file/file.pdf

 

[Vamos Rafa]

Isnit confirmed? Games will only be on FSW in the LA market?

 

[TwzKing]

Isnit confirmed? Games will only be on FSW in the LA market?

Every year first round is covered by the local guys.

 

[redcard]

For those interested, here's the LA Kings' playoff media guide.

https://nhl.bamcontent.com/images/assets/binary/297865588/binary-file/file.pdf

KINGS RECORD WHEN..
SCORING FIRST GOAL 25-3-4
ALLOWING FIRST GOAL 20-26-4

We should try scoring first more often.

 

[onlyalad]

KINGS RECORD WHEN..
SCORING FIRST GOAL 25-3-4
ALLOWING FIRST GOAL 20-26-4

We should try scoring first more often.

Maybe the coaches don’t know this. You should email them.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Quick led the league in scoring among goaltenders with 4 points! He had as many assists as Kyle Clifford with 4.

 

[redcard]

Maybe the coaches don’t know this. You should email them.

I've tried. I think Stevens has me on block and Nachbaur just keeps responding with cat pictures.

 

[KINGS17]

Muzzin being out will be tough on the Kings. That means more minutes than Martinez and Phaneuf are used to playing.

 

[BigKing]

Just FYI...I have two extras to both home games if you are still looking for tickets. We can avoid 3rd party fees. PM me if interested.

 

[KingsKnight]

We're the least discussed series on the main board haha. Boston v Toronto is already on page 83. We're on page 10.

BOS v TML 83 pages
PIT v PHI 45 pages
WPG v MIN 25 pages
TBL v NJD 21 pages
WAS v CBJ 16 pages
NSH v COL 13 pages
ANA v SJS 12 pages
VGK v LAK 10 pages

 

[KingTrouty]

Muzzin being out will be tough on the Kings. That means more minutes than Martinez and Phaneuf are used to playing.

As of this afternoon (after practice), Muzzin is still not ruled out for game 1. They sound hopeful, and if he is out for a game, it couldn't be more than one.

"[Stevens] On Jake Muzzin’s availability for Game 1:
We don’t know yet. We got him in a couple practices here. It was really good to get him in practice from a timing standpoint. He’s been working hard to keep his legs going and really working hard to keep his energy up this time of the year, but it’s important as soon as a guy can practice to get him in practice, and we’ve had the luxury of a couple days of practice here. He’s coming along, but we’re not sure."

Stevens on Muzzin/Forbort/Iafallo, Fantenberg, game planning, first periods - LA Kings Insider

 

[KingTrouty]

Forbort also not "officially" out for the series, but it's a certainty he will be out for the start of it. It's probably doubtful we see him, but it's interesting that Steven's didn't outright say he was out, and that only he was for sure out for the start. So, no ACL/MCL-type tear, one would assume. Maybe hyperextension?

 

[KingTrouty]

We're the least discussed series on the main board haha. Boston v Toronto is already on page 83. We're on page 10.

BOS v TML 83 pages
PIT v PHI 45 pages
WPG v MIN 25 pages
TBL v NJD 21 pages
WAS v CBJ 16 pages
NSH v COL 13 pages
ANA v SJS 12 pages
VGK v LAK 10 pages

LAK/VGK thread has more views than the ANA/SJS thread, tho! Lol

 

[BigKing]

We're the least discussed series on the main board haha. Boston v Toronto is already on page 83. We're on page 10.

BOS v TML 83 pages
PIT v PHI 45 pages
WPG v MIN 25 pages
TBL v NJD 21 pages
WAS v CBJ 16 pages
NSH v COL 13 pages
ANA v SJS 12 pages
VGK v LAK 10 pages

There aren't many Vegas posters on the site while most of us generally don't play in the Main Board sewer, for the most part.

No surprise that all the WC ones are the lowest, save for the one WC series with a Canadian team.

 

[kingsfan28]

Well, 4 of the 5 TSN hosts have us going to the WCF, but losing to the Preds or Jets. Even Craig Button likes us for a change, Ray Fararo, not so much..

 

[Bandit]

Well, 4 of the 5 TSN hosts have us going to the WCF, but losing to the Preds or Jets. Even Craig Button likes us for a change.

Which probably means we're getting swept by Vegas.

 

[Sol]

Quick led the league in scoring among goaltenders with 4 points! He had as many assists as Kyle Clifford with 4.

Clifford is a gritty player and a fantastic punching bag. Something that you can't say about Quick.


That's why we keep him.

 

[LAKings88]

Played a game 1 matchup between LA and LV on NHL 18. Oscar Fantenberg scored two own goals LOL.