Training Camp/Preseason games Thread 2021

[Gjwrams]

Lines at practice today:

Arvidsson – Kopitar – Brown
Iafallo – Danault – Kempe
Tkachev – Vilardi – Andersson
Lemieux – Moore – Kaliyev
Grundstrom – Lizotte – Wagner

Anderson – Doughty
Bjornfot – Roy
Edler – Walker
Wolanin – Strand
Maatta (red)

Quick
Petersen

Swap Brown and Kaliyev and I'd be fine with those lines on opening night.

 

[tny760]

I actually like that line for Kaliyev. Basically 2 guys that will do all the dirty work, and let him pick his shot.

much better place for moore too imo, there was just nothing doing with wagner the other night

Swap Brown and Kaliyev and I'd be fine with those lines on opening night.

its still tmac though yknow, as much as i like the idea..

 

[Ray Martyniuk]

I'd swap Arvidsson and Iafallo, we know AI plays well with Kopitar. I'd like to see if Danault and Arvidsson have better chemistry.

Arvidsson doesn't seem to be clicking well...I'm all for a Kempe-Lias Andersson and Arvidsson line they can be called the Tre Kroner or the Juha Widing line

 

[KingsFan7824]

much better place for moore too imo, there was just nothing doing with wagner the other night

its still tmac though yknow, as much as i like the idea..

Few coaches would swap Brown and Kaliyev.

 

[Fishhead]

Few coaches would swap Brown and Kaliyev.

Yeah. He played great last game, but I'm not sure I'd want to toss him out there against Kopitar's typical matchups.

If he ends up on the roster, he needs to be put on a line where he can adjust, and prioritize the rest of his time on the PP.

 

[Johnny Utah]

Swap Brown and Kaliyev and I'd be fine with those lines on opening night.

I would move Wagner up to Kayilev's spot if he cools off or has to go to Ontario. Lizotte and Grundstrom - sorry boys.

 

[kingsfan28]

Don't agree. Leadership isn't about physical play. Let's not forget this same guy was wearing an A when we won two cups. No one would ever say Gretzky was physical, and he played at a time when the game was much more physically inclined and he reached six finals.

I'm not sure exactly how we select the C, but usually player involvement is part of the process to some degree. Kopitar got the C in part because the guys in the locker room wanted him to have it and apparently keep it given we have an organization which had no problem taking the C from Brown. He's a fine captain.

Um, from what I understood, it had nothing to do with the room, and EVERYTHING to do with Sutter and a condition to extending his contract. He fell out of favor with him [ pretty obvious putting King on the top line] and Sutter didn't want him as captain. Dean caved. That move put a giant black cloud over the team for years.

 

[kingsfan]

Um, from what I understood, it had nothing to do with the room, and EVERYTHING to do with Sutter and a condition to extending his contract. He fell out of favor with him [ pretty obvious putting King on the top line] and Sutter didn't want him as captain. Dean caved. That move put a giant black cloud over the team for years.

I doubt we'll ever know. Maybe if Brown/someone does a book after they retire. That said, I'd be very surprised if it was just managements decision because that doesn't fit how the process is handled in most locker rooms from junior on up. It also wouldn't explain why Kopi wouldn't just hand it back after the regime change. Either way, agree to disagree on this one.

 

[Statto]

Um, from what I understood, it had nothing to do with the room, and EVERYTHING to do with Sutter and a condition to extending his contract. He fell out of favor with him [ pretty obvious putting King on the top line] and Sutter didn't want him as captain. Dean caved. That move put a giant black cloud over the team for years.

That’s pretty much how I remember it, I’d forgotten the contract piece but that’s definitely what I understood the situation at the time.

 

[Steve Zissou]

From Mayor:
LA KINGS PROJECTED LINEUP vs. ANAHEIM DUCKS ON 10/9

Arvidsson – Kopitar – Brown
Iafallo – Danault – Kempe
Tkachev – Vilardi – Andersson
Lemieux – Moore – Kaliyev
Other options: Grundstrom, Lizotte, and Wagner

Anderson – Doughty
Bjornfot – Roy
Edler – Walker
Other options: Strand, Wolanin, and Maatta

 

[AlphaBravo]

Didnt know Moore played center. I would prefer Turcotte on 4C.

 

[cyclones22]

That’s pretty much how I remember it, I’d forgotten the contract piece but that’s definitely what I understood the situation at the time.

The minute the players locked Sutter's ass out of the locker room you knew that they had enough at that point.

The disclaimer is that yes he's a very good coach but his shelf life is short at all of his stops for a reason.

 

[Axl Rhoadz]

Didnt know Moore played center. I would prefer Turcotte on 4C.

I think I read that he played center at that recent WJC...and he was one of the better players on that team.

 

[Johnny Utah]

From Mayor:
LA KINGS PROJECTED LINEUP vs. ANAHEIM DUCKS ON 10/9

Arvidsson – Kopitar – Brown
Iafallo – Danault – Kempe
Tkachev – Vilardi – Andersson
Lemieux – Moore – Kaliyev
Other options: Grundstrom, Lizotte, and Wagner

Anderson – Doughty
Bjornfot – Roy
Edler – Walker
Other options: Strand, Wolanin, and Maatta

Honestly, Wagner is a better option on the 4th line than Kaliyev unless he gets PP time.

Also, that would give the Kings the ability to keep Lizotte and Grundstrom until AA comes back.

 

[AlphaBravo]

I think I read that he played center at that recent WJC...and he was one of the better players on that team.

That's promising. I think Moore has an extra gear. Still prefer Turcutte as 4C so that we can get him used to the NHL, but these lines are not set in stone. I have a feeling the lineup is going to look really different for the bottom 6 during the second half of the season.

 

[cyclones22]

I think a lot of the players who are on one-year contracts are going to be sent off during the season. As the kids who kick ass in Ontario get called up permanently.

 

[ibleedkings]

Anyone have a stream for tonight's game? No NHL network on YouTube TV and no ESPN+ tonight ugh!

 

[BringTheReign]

I actually like that line for Kaliyev. Basically 2 guys that will do all the dirty work, and let him pick his shot.

Agreed, Moore can grind but he’s got skill around the net. Lemieux has earned a spot in the lineup as well and just needs to keep crashing the net.

 

[DoktorJeep]

Last preseason game, let’s go!!!

 

[ibleedkings]

So refreshing to hear Nicks voice on the TV side.

 

[Sleeping Dog]

Bad play by Danault. Gotta stay with Zegras after that face off.

 

[Sol]

So the KINGS STILL SUCK

 

[Little Psycho]

Another shitty start.... consistency

 

[kilowatt]

kempe low key sucks

 

[DoktorJeep]

Doughty, Kopitar, Danault, Arvidsson, Brown, Edler and Quick are the biggest waste of money in the league. $44M for not much.