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LakerLanny Retired Number
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Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2015 11:10 am Post subject: |
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Just need to right the ship and be sure to make the playoffs. Then unleash the hammer physical style AGAIN and reign supreme. _________________ Love, Laker Lanny |
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Brandon98 Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2015 11:47 am Post subject: |
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Shootout woes are bizarre. Thank goodness they aren't part of the playoffs (which they do need to right the ship and actually qualify for.). Definitely like how the team was cycling and checking last night, but we really do need to start getting some pieces back, and DL also needs to add that Top-4 defensemen. |
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rwongega Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 11:03 pm Post subject: |
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Brandon98 wrote: | Shootout woes are bizarre. Thank goodness they aren't part of the playoffs (which they do need to right the ship and actually qualify for.). Definitely like how the team was cycling and checking last night, but we really do need to start getting some pieces back, and DL also needs to add that Top-4 defensemen. |
Yeah. Deking, sniping, and speed aren't our forte to begin with, which is likely why we have two Cups. This team is very much like another team that sports black and white, the Spurs. Middling through the regular season only to frustrate opponents in the playoffs. I dare say that if there were no lockout, this would've been a three-peat. As it stands, I hope Dean is active in the trade deadline. _________________ http://media.giphy.com/media/zNyBPu5hEFpu/giphy.gif
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RIP Jonathan Tang
RIP Alex Gruenberg
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rwongega Franchise Player
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LAkers 4 Life Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 11:54 am Post subject: |
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Mike Richards placed on waivers.
It looks like Lombardi got burned over the summer when he trusted that Mike Richards would put up better numbers for the season instead of doing the compliance buyout. Hopefully someone will pick him up off waivers. I think the guy can do very well for a young team looking for leadership as a number 2 center.
It's gonna be real tough for this team to repeat.
Slava's stupidity.
Injuries
Underperformance from everyone
Weak defense
Poor goaltending as of late
And their old nemesis of little offense |
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Vishnu Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 3:44 pm Post subject: |
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LAkers 4 Life wrote: | Mike Richards placed on waivers.
It looks like Lombardi got burned over the summer when he trusted that Mike Richards would put up better numbers for the season instead of doing the compliance buyout. Hopefully someone will pick him up off waivers. I think the guy can do very well for a young team looking for leadership as a number 2 center.
It's gonna be real tough for this team to repeat.
Slava's stupidity.
Injuries
Underperformance from everyone
Weak defense
Poor goaltending as of late
And their old nemesis of little offense |
I know he's been bad but it still makes me sad. I like all the guys on this team. They seem so tight when they're all together. |
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LAkers 4 Life Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 6:05 pm Post subject: |
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Unfortunately I think that concussion he had when he first arrived in LA really set back his ability. He's never been the same. Here and there he flashes signs of the old Mike, but never on a consistent basis. I still think in the right situation he can still help a team. But he's never gonna be the old Mike Richards. Sucks that the Kings are gonna get hit cap wise unless someone picks him up off waivers, which I hope some team does.
On a positive note, Shore gets more time to showcase his ability. Colin Miller looks like the next quality defenseman prospect for the Kings. Hopefully Dean can make some more outstanding deadline deals to get the Kings out of their funk. |
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rwongega Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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LAkers 4 Life wrote: | Mike Richards placed on waivers.
It looks like Lombardi got burned over the summer when he trusted that Mike Richards would put up better numbers for the season instead of doing the compliance buyout. Hopefully someone will pick him up off waivers. I think the guy can do very well for a young team looking for leadership as a number 2 center.
It's gonna be real tough for this team to repeat.
Slava's stupidity.
Injuries
Underperformance from everyone
Weak defense
Poor goaltending as of late
And their old nemesis of little offense |
Opens up a spot but yeesh, Richards would still be a 4.825 mil cap hit. Unless Dean finds a great veteran D-man for 925k, this was an error in judgment on his part. Should've used the buyout. I doubt a team will pick him up (Nashville and Winnepeg are the likely candidates if there are any). Rumors were that Dean was shopping him so I guess that failed. Still have faith the team can make another reversal of fortunes when it counts. _________________ http://media.giphy.com/media/zNyBPu5hEFpu/giphy.gif
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RIP Jonathan Tang
RIP Alex Gruenberg
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LAkers 4 Life Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 9:58 am Post subject: |
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I don't blame Lombardi for giving the guy another chance. Maybe he'll rediscover his game in the AHL and they can recall him before the playoffs and we see playoff Richards excel, then they can trade him for something during the offseason. That's probably the best case scenario.
More likely, the Kings will have his albatross contract weighing down their salary cap maneuverings. They're most likely gonna dump Voynov any way they can to help free up additional cap space and rely on more young defensemen. |
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rwongega Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 3:05 pm Post subject: |
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LAkers 4 Life wrote: | I don't blame Lombardi for giving the guy another chance. Maybe he'll rediscover his game in the AHL and they can recall him before the playoffs and we see playoff Richards excel, then they can trade him for something during the offseason. That's probably the best case scenario.
More likely, the Kings will have his albatross contract weighing down their salary cap maneuverings. They're most likely gonna dump Voynov any way they can to help free up additional cap space and rely on more young defensemen. |
Can't hurt but I hardly believe that was Plan A, B, C, etc. _________________ http://media.giphy.com/media/zNyBPu5hEFpu/giphy.gif
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LakerLanny Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2015 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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Just watched Kings cough up another brutal road game loss to Florida.
That is 3 losses in a row on this trip, the Kings are in real danger of not making the playoffs. Not cool. _________________ Love, Laker Lanny |
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rwongega Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2015 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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LakerLanny wrote: | Just watched Kings cough up another brutal road game loss to Florida.
That is 3 losses in a row on this trip, the Kings are in real danger of not making the playoffs. Not cool. |
Pressure's on Dean to make a move for a blueliner, latest in the mill is suggesting Cody Franson. The season hinges on it. You can't make a run with McNabb and McBain replacing Mitchell and Voynov. Not with Doughty, Muzzin, Greene, and Martinez starting to wear down due to minutes, playing out of comfort level, and overuse. _________________ http://media.giphy.com/media/zNyBPu5hEFpu/giphy.gif
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RIP Jonathan Tang
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loslakersss Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2015 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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It feels like the Kings made a deal with TWC this season with all injuries and bad luck they've been having. |
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rwongega Franchise Player
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Kobewood Star Player
Joined: 23 May 2010 Posts: 5622 Location: Los Angeles
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 11:13 pm Post subject: |
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GKG!!! What a game for Toffoli. When the Kings are at their best, they're as good as anybody. _________________ 1996-2016
Thank you Kobe for giving 20 years of yourself to the Purple and Gold. We are forever indebted to your greatness.
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rwongega Franchise Player
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Brandon98 Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2015 12:42 am Post subject: |
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Still need some help on D. Team has turned on the jets, but it feels like they need at least 4 goals to win a game and can't really rely on locking down teams like years passed. Dean needs to get CBJ on the horn and pilfer that henhouse again. |
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rwongega Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2015 1:18 am Post subject: |
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Brandon98 wrote: | Still need some help on D. Team has turned on the jets, but it feels like they need at least 4 goals to win a game and can't really rely on locking down teams like years passed. Dean needs to get CBJ on the horn and pilfer that henhouse again. |
Indeed. 11 straight games of giving up 2 or more. Currently 13th in GAA. That's not good. 2011-12 Cup run we were 2nd, 2013-14 Cup run we were 1st. Hell, the CF loss/strike year we were 7th. _________________ http://media.giphy.com/media/zNyBPu5hEFpu/giphy.gif
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Kobewood Star Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 12:10 am Post subject: |
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GKG!!! That King-Nolan rush was siiiiiick... _________________ 1996-2016
Thank you Kobe for giving 20 years of yourself to the Purple and Gold. We are forever indebted to your greatness.
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Brandon98 Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 9:58 pm Post subject: |
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Hello 7 wins in a row. My name is the L.A. Kings.
(bleep) right baby. |
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loslakersss Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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That time of year again. As winter starts to come to an end, the boys start to heat up |
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Kobewood Star Player
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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Man, Kings games have been so fun to watch lately. #7inarow _________________ 1996-2016
Thank you Kobe for giving 20 years of yourself to the Purple and Gold. We are forever indebted to your greatness.
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Vishnu Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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amazing streak. Don't want to jinx it. in the playoffs right now, but a small losing streak could cause a drop to 10th or 11th. |
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lakergal16 Star Player
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 11:08 pm Post subject: |
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LA Kings and winning streaks at this time of year....like clockwork. |
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rwongega Franchise Player
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