Welcome kool-aid drinkers to todays mix. Last night was no fun at all, and I don't mean the game. I had a softball camp to work at and had to dvr the game to watch when I got home. Well a certain cable company's dvr equipment totally screwed my recording up. After returning home and preparing my oreo's and milk I sat down to watch the game that I had recorded. As my wife began playing it for me I asked her "What the Hell is this", as some crappy disney teeny booper show played. She said it's the game, and sure enough the recording said NHL Hockey. To make a long story short after blaming my son for messing up the recording we found out it was the dvr. Fortunately Prime Ticket was re-airing the game so I was able to see about half of it. The game was very back and forth with very little offense, and when the Kings had chances Backstrom came up big. On the other end Bernier played well and even saved a shot on goal from his own defenseman Martinez. The game came down to a shootout, that was ultimately decided by a skate and the most pathetic shoot out attempt since Kovy. I try not to complain to much but man I can tell you what Brown can do for me. Brown needs to stop being put on the shootout, in fact Terry Murray should let some other players try the shootout as goalies have seen the Kings three players moves over and over. With the exception of Kopi the other guys do not have a lot of moves in the shoot out and could use a break. Regardless of my opinions the Kings let a point slip out of their fingers last night and the chances to say they held a playoff spot, but tonight they have another chances. Not long ago the kings sit five points out of the 8th spot, now they sit five points out of 4th, so buckle up guys this ride is gonna be bumpy and hopefully fun.
On to tonight's game. Tonight the Kings play a very dangerous team in that teams house. I know the Oilers are in last place, but they are dangerous because they have nothing to play for at all. The Kings need to bring a hard checking and more offensive game tonight. The boys need to let Quick do his thing and get the puck in the net tonight. I will be happy with a good game but would love the 2 points. If you remember I said the Kings needed 14 points during this 10 game trip, so now it is 13 points in 9 games. This is a very reachable mark and I feel that if they pull this feat off they will be 6th spot or better in the standings. no matter what happens I hope you all enjoy tonight's game, remember its on channel 13 tonight at 630 Lets go Kings.
Thanks The Kool-Aid mixer
The game was very back and forth. At times frustrating as there was too much passing and not enough shooting. Is it just me or does Williams seem to be afraid of the net? Dude isn't shooting and doing more passing and stupid moves that is getting the puck out of the zone. Yes I'm on Williams nutz right now because his play just flat out sucks. He is killing too many opportunities for goals.
ReplyDeleteAs for the shoot out; I agree with the Mixer, the shooters need to be changed up. I thought that was proven in the last shoot out game against the Sharks. It was the last guys that scored and not the first.
Edmonton is dangerous since they have nothing to lose. I remember the Kings in the same situation a few years ago. I hope that they come out strong, with hits and some serious shooting mentality. Without that then they are just out there skating for artistic maneuvers like Williams.
Go Kings!!
Almost game time let's have some fun
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