Monkey's Gone Wild

Welcome mix drinkers and thanks for checking in again. Last night was a great game for the Kings. It was especially good for on Wayne the Train Simmonds, as the monkey flew high off his back with not one but two goals. You could almost feel the monkey flying around Staples Center as it no longer had a place to rest. Simmonds beat Backstrom twice in pretty much the same way and was finally rewarded for his gritty hard play lately. The Kings also made a beautiful play on what would end up as the game winner. The Kings actually scored on the power play, and although they gave up a power play goal the penalty kill looked awesome. The Kings played a great game and got the two points that they deserved. The only negative I could find last night was Sturm. He still looks a bit lost on the ice and did not work as hard as his linemates. Tons of credit to Kopi and Simmer for playing so well without much help from the third guy. This morning it appeared the Kings had made a great decision and waived Sturm, but it has since been noted that it is only to create flexibility should they need it in a move, and Sturm will stay in the lineup and playing on the top line again. Not very often have I found myself hoping a player would be claimed off waivers, but man another team could really help us out by claiming Sturm and forcing TM to look at something different. Tomorrow the Kings play an afternoon game, which has historically been bad for the Kings, but I feel the team is starting to come together on a different level, and may actually be a piece or two away from being that cup contending team we all want. Different views are out there now about the Kings and trade deadline, but I really don't think we will see a big move. Unfortunately I think this year is going to be another year of gaining playoff experience for the Kings, but I see a very long and bright future for this team, and not a win it and blow it up scenario. Hopefully we can all enjoy the game tomorrow and the Kings will not play down to the competition.

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