SJS 3 : LAK 2 - Game is STILL 60 minutes

[Raccoon Jesus]

what did he say?

Nothing crazy/fine-able, just not like him to even really discuss it.

"Sutter, on the challenges of limiting penalties with how tightly the games have been called:
The referees missed some calls last night. If they’re going to call those penalties – you know, Jamie’s penalty is an accidental high stick, and they’ve got to call that, and in the game before, Gabby’s. But there’s opportunities – I know the theme today is ‘San Jose’s power play.’ I’d say the game for me is ‘how come we didn’t have more?’ We have a good power play, too. There’s missed calls in the third period. When it’s three-two, there should’ve been some calls, clearly. There’s two hooking, tripping penalties. They’ve got to call ‘em. I mean, if they’re going to call what they did call – that’s why you ask. It’s even. It’s not about ‘one team more than the other one.’ I’ve said it – there is a lot of special teams in this series. So, they’ve scored five, and we’ve scored three and a shorthanded goal. So they’re plus one, but plus one might’ve been last night, and we might’ve been playing overtime until three this morning if they’d have given us one more. We didn’t the call. [Reporter: Along those lines, did somebody like Rob or Dean talk to the series supervisor?] I talk to him every day. That’s part of protocol, that I talk to him. It’s not in a ***** mode, or a correction officer mode. It’s just ‘what’d you think,’ or ‘should’ve that been.’ We’ve seen some funny ones this series, if you look at it. Five-on-three they scored, and neither one knew that the other guy was calling the penalty. But it is what it is. It’s the first round, and they go from how many officials down to who they feel are the 20 best referees. You know what? Those guys are trying to get another round, too, so it’s not easy for them. "

Kinda cool insight there too on the constant communication between the coaches and the series supervisor.

http://lakingsinsider.com/2016/04/21/april-21-practice-notes-darryl-sutter-quotes/

 

[Trolfoli]

If we decided to do a full rebuild, I wonder what boat load of prospects and picks we would get trading Kopitar, Doughty, Quick etc. Considering their value is close to their peak, this might not be a bad time to start the rebuild and try to pry the first overall pick. Don't see how fixing things on the fly is going to make us a contender again.

Kopitar is over paid, so it's probably take Kempe to move him.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Kings made it 3-2 with more than 10 minutes to go. I blame the crappy performance from all the top paid players from failing to create any offense at even strength. Their inability to perform is exactly why this team is behind 3-1 in the series.

This team is capable of winning three consecutive games against these Sharks, however, their play has not instilled any hope that they'll suddenly flip a switch and produce.

For months we've been saying that this Kings team is resembling the 2014-15 Kings, and the results show. Their horrendous play from March carried over into the playoffs.

We're used to seeing this though, this team is consistently inconsistent, you never know which Kings team is going to show up from game to game, period to period, shift to shift.

It's on the leaders of this team to step up and elevate their game when it matters most, and they're needed now more than ever on Friday.

Don't **** up my weekend you *******s!

 

[BigKing]

Kings made it 3-2 with more than 10 minutes to go. I blame the crappy performance from all the top paid players from failing to create any offense at even strength. Their inability to perform is exactly why this team is behind 3-1 in the series.

This team is capable of winning three consecutive games against these Sharks, however, their play has not instilled any hope that they'll suddenly flip a switch and produce.

For months we've been saying that this Kings team is resembling the 2014-15 Kings, and the results show. Their horrendous play from March carried over into the playoffs.

We're used to seeing this though, this team is consistently inconsistent, you never know which Kings team is going to show up from game to game, period to period, shift to shift.

It's on the leaders of this team to step up and elevate their game when it matters most, and they're needed now more than ever on Friday.

Don't **** up my weekend you *******s!

They've been the 2014-15 team all year, just with more rest from the off-season and the biggest benefactor of 3v3 OT.

 

[onlyalad]

Save the whining and reboot talk for after they actually are eliminated
Until then there is always a chance for the cup.
This ain't Toronto, or the Oilers site. If you like loser talk you can go there. This is the LA Kings. The hard out. Sharks have won games because of an abundance of power play goals and a lack of chance the Kings way. That could change tomorrow.
We will have the whole offseason to discuss next year's team.

 

[kingsfan28]

If we don't sign Lucic I will be furious. We lost Mckeown who could have been a Voynov replacement and a 1st for Sekera and we missed the playoffs. We missed out on Kyle Connor elite player, Colin Miller who could help our defense right now and Williams who could have done as much as Lucic and gave up Jones who is going to be amazing for a first round exit. Not good

I'm not sure how you came to the conclusion we'd have taken him. We'd have probably gone with a defenseman. As for Miller, he's playing just like many thought he would, great hard shot, tough time adjusting to the pro game . I think many fell in love with his play after his All Star Game performance, yet when you watch him closely you see his issues with reads among other things. He may have been called up for a few games, but eventually sent back down just like in Boston.

 

[funky]

We need to shore up the D while keeping in mind we only get to protect 3 if expansion happens.

Love Doughty and Muzzin, great all around players, true horses, but neither is a power play stud.

Yandle solves that. He has some defensive holes but he can handle big minutes next to Doughty. Left hand shot and costs no assets. We have no one like this in the system. Muzzin mans second pairing, Martinez becomes trade bait if return is okay. ( would look good as some teams #3)

I love Looch but I am very scared of a big body, already slow, very physical, guy nearing 30 getting a long term, big money contract. Yes I wanted a long term for Yandle but wear and tear is a lot less, speed a lot better.

Key is to somehow get rid of Brown this off season and add speed and skill

Kopitar-Doughty-Quick may be the best 3 man, playoff tested core in the league with respect to Chicagos quad of Toews, Kane, Keith, Crawford.

We have the backbone and support in Carter, Toffoli, and Muzzin, anyone else other than Pearson is expendable if it brings in an upgrade.

We can still take the Sharks !

 

[Omni Owl]

Sharks went out and knabbed Paul Martin, whose been a great pickup for them and has added depth on their blueline. I'm hoping DL can find a guy like that in the offseason (Yandle would be ideal).

 

[Steve Zissou]

I wonder if this will be Sutter's last year as well, though I'm not sure if there's any better options for coaches out there.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

If Sutter steps down, I'm going to guess that John Stevens will take over the bench.

 

[kingsholygrail]

If Sutter steps down, I'm going to guess that John Stevens will take over the bench.

Isn't he Terry Murray lite?

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Isn't he Terry Murray lite?

Seems to have a similar demeanor as him, defensive oriented coach as well, but he's also always in demand when a coaching position opens up.

 

[LAKings88]

I'm not sure how you came to the conclusion we'd have taken him. We'd have probably gone with a defenseman. As for Miller, he's playing just like many thought he would, great hard shot, tough time adjusting to the pro game . I think many fell in love with his play after his All Star Game performance, yet when you watch him closely you see his issues with reads among other things. He may have been called up for a few games, but eventually sent back down just like in Boston.

I think that was in Friedman's 30 thoughts section before they played the Jets. He said LA targeted Connor.

 

[Bandit]

So ducks tie it up, Chicago makes it 3-2, and we're gonna go out 4-1. Disappointed.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

So ducks tie it up, Chicago makes it 3-2, and we're gonna go out 4-1. Disappointed.

I've watched just about every playoff game, and honestly, the Kings/Sharks series has been the least exciting round of hockey.

Kings seem to be lacking in energy and fail to generate much of anything offensively, so that right there is your recipe for disaster, and extremely boring hockey.

 

[Little Psycho]

So ducks tie it up, Chicago makes it 3-2, and we're gonna go out 4-1. Disappointed.

Naturally.

 

[Basilisk]

Would you dudes like some cheese with your freakin' whine?

 

[Butch 19]

Kings made it 3-2 with more than 10 minutes to go. I blame the crappy performance from all the top paid players from failing to create any offense at even strength.

Don't **** up my weekend you *******s!

^^^^ avatar for next season or playoffs?

 

[Bandit]

Would you dudes like some cheese with your freakin' whine?

Depends. Can cheese play defense?

 

[Butch 19]

Depends. Can cheese play defense?

nice!

insert Swiss cheese joke here: _________________

 

[BigKing]

I've watched just about every playoff game, and honestly, the Kings/Sharks series has been the least exciting round of hockey.

Kings seem to be lacking in energy and fail to generate much of anything offensively, so that right there is your recipe for disaster, and extremely boring hockey.

It's been terribly boring.

If they go out tonight, it will feel like this never happened because there hasn't been anything memorable about it except for a glimpse of 2012 Brown for five seconds.

 

[Moses Doughty]

Isn't he Terry Murray lite?

From what I remember in Philly he was more aggressive than Murray style-wise but still defensive