The Kings are Disappointing
by RudyKelly on Nov 17, 2008 1:25 PM PST
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Handzus is playing good minutes but they're kind of scattered and I doubt he really knows when he's getting used next. And if Ivanans is only going to play 4 minutes, why not just sit him? His playing time is as annoying as that chick who keeps bothering me.* The Kings are calling up John Zeiler and I have to imagine he'll skate in Ivanans' stead next game, which is great because he's the one player I find less effective than Ivanans.
The Kings are weird right now.
*Look, all I'm saying is that she's the one getting the abortion so I don't see why I have to pay for half of it.**
**Too far? I think that was too far.
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I hear you, Rudy. I know Kings fans are getting all happy about how few shots are being allowed (and there's certainly some good things that can be said about that), but it does seem to come at an offensive price.
Does it pay off? Tough to say, I guess, but I would have figured that a Kings lineup with Kopitar, Brown, Frolov, and O'Sullivan would be tough to shut out. Except now that each of the Ducks goalies has done it.
by Earl Sleek on Nov 17, 2008 2:17 PM PST reply actions
Maybe you were talking about the Kings offensive prowess when referring to an abortion. We sometimes forget that the defen(c)emen are part of the offense, too, especially with the Kings. It's just not going to help when your (Lombardi's) acquisitions are O'Donnell, Gauthier, Greene, and Quincey. I like them all for their style, it just doesn't work if you want to score goals.
I'd, for once, like a coach to come in and say we're going to learn how to score like crazy, then worry about team-defense later. What's the difference? You can teach a dog to defend but you can't teach a dog to pick out the top corner of the net with a one-timer.
It all wouldn't be so frustrating if Murray weren't playing the games he is with the lineup.
Harrold shouldn't be on the wing unless it means we don't have an NHL caliber right wing outside of what's here already.
Preissing is managing to make himself invisible out there, even on a power play.
The team is down by 1 goal in the 3rd period and there's no attempt to put out the best players, even if it means Stoll as a defenseman, and generate a goal. Murray didn't even bother to pull the goalie.
Think back to the Calgary game and Murray had a power-play starting with an offensive zone face off and 1:30 left in the game and he still didn't pull the goalie.
You've gotta give the team a chance.
by cristobal on Nov 17, 2008 2:47 PM PST reply actions
I disagree. The way society has been going, we'll all probably be telling yuk-yuk abortion jokes within five years.
It all wouldn't be so frustrating if Murray weren't playing the games he is with the lineup.
This is probably true, though I guess I should note that Carlyle does a lot of this also -- Getzlaf and Perry are a fixed pair, as are Morrison and Selanne, but their wingers come and go. Certain players like Marchant and Carter have fluctuated between scoring roles and stopping roles all year (though Bobby Ryan might put an end to that).
BTW, I did get to spend some money on expensive nosebleed liquor last night, and as such, I came home uselessly drunk last night. Burke week starts tomorrow.
by Earl Sleek on Nov 17, 2008 2:59 PM PST reply actions
by win in 2025? on Nov 17, 2008 3:50 PM PST reply actions
by RudyKelly on Nov 17, 2008 3:53 PM PST reply actions
How did those seats compare to your usual seats?
by brokeyard on Nov 17, 2008 4:14 PM PST reply actions
To Row B? It's not that different a discussion than the Rinkside vs. Traditional View debate.
When you're in the upper deck, you get to see a lot more plays develop -- guys skating away from the puck, etc. -- but it can be a little tough to figure out who's who (especially when two guys are making their debuts). When you're up close, it's hard to follow any play develop. Instead, I pretty much just watch how one guy battles with another guy. I can't really follow much more than that, and I miss a ton.
Still, I like the Row B in the small doses that I get it. You'll never follow the game as well as at home, but you will feel the hits in a pretty unique way. Plus there's always watching players sit in the penalty box -- that's definitely a unique bonus (though I don't watch the Ducks' penalty kill from Row B very much as a result).
by Earl Sleek on Nov 17, 2008 4:20 PM PST reply actions
I almost have to wonder whether the reason the Ducks even have an ECHL affiliate in Bakersfield was just for this sort of cap-math b.s.
See you tomorrow, kids!
by Earl Sleek on Nov 17, 2008 4:32 PM PST reply actions
by RudyKelly on Nov 17, 2008 4:37 PM PST reply actions
...because who wants to go to Bakersfield?
Kids from Iowa, that's who. "Wow, what a nice Iowa they've got here!"
by Earl Sleek on Nov 17, 2008 4:39 PM PST reply actions
And no one even had a guess, all three contestants were stumped. When does the NHL get back on ESPN?
by brokeyard on Nov 17, 2008 7:26 PM PST reply actions
My favorite Teen Jeopardy moment was a few years ago when one of the kids said that being on Jeopardy was the best thing he'd ever done in his life. Alex laughed and remarked, "Well that just shows what a boring life you've led 'til now!" The kid looked crushed.
by RudyKelly on Nov 17, 2008 9:04 PM PST reply actions
**Too far? I think that was too far.
Ignoring the content here, did you just put an asterisk within an asterisk statement? I don't know what's going on in the world anymore!
By the way, for the leak of the new Kings' third jersey, check out http://www.icethetics.info/blog/2008/11/18/icethetics-live-chat-xi.html
by Kevin Y on Nov 17, 2008 9:56 PM PST reply actions
The excuse for the loss going the rounds is fatigue. I doubt Simmonds was fatigued so it makes it even worse.
Murray's over-taxing Kop and Brown. Too many minutes.
If Zeiler plays I'm going to start getting angry.
I'd love to have the chance to play god and put Tukonen on this team for 5 games, at least 15 minutes a night. It would help me sleep at night.
-so maybe i'm naive, but is it Heidi we're talking about? Is she really pregnant, and who's daddy?
If feel so dirty now. Like when I watched 90210 even though my girlfriend wasn't there.
by cristobal on Nov 18, 2008 1:41 AM PST reply actions
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