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Kinda saw this one coming. We bit the bullet with a shorthanded roster against a top Avs team, and their superstars burned us.
Down a forward, and essentially short 2 defensemen because Bjornfot and Englund had virtually no impact/ice-time this game… really could’ve used Spence, especially on the PP. Doughty and Roy were not creating enough from the back, all the PP chances came from down low.
Hopefully they look better with a proper squad next game.
Outshooting the other team in a loss. Kings hockey is back!
Not the best showing I’ve ever seen on opening night, but at least we didn’t lose 8-1 like the Oilers. The whole team looked out of sync though, with Talbot being the worst offender. Start Copley in the next game please.
Not an ideal start. A lot to work on. Laf looked good, think pieces are there. Tendy is concerning…Talbot made some good saves but also let a poor one through.
Too early to overreact
Boy this would sting a lot more if the Dodgers game didn’t just happen
I can guarantee we’re all less angry than we were last year after the last second Durzi turnover
I didn’t know Max was carrying games this season. I must be SLIPPING in my old age!
Now I just feel like watching No Country for Old Men, for multiple reasons.
first dodgers now this what a horrible night
Team played well. Avs are a solid team, no shame in that one
Laf and PLD looked good (bit scared he’ll catch a suspension for that knee on knee), QB goal! Looked disorganized really
0-5 on the power play… ugh
0/5 on the power play is something…
Looking forward to more Laf judo this season
2 game suspension coming for PLD, I’d guess. Points will be hard to come by the first couple weeks looking at the schedule.
Laffy has earned a full time spot, I better not see him down in Ontario in a couple weeks
Speaking of guys who shouldn’t be in Ontario why are we so scared of losing 10 combined minutes of Bjornfoot and Englund that we’re keeping all of Spence, Clarke, and Moverare down there
It’s 2023. He’s almost 34. Why is Doughty still playing 25+ minutes? Why not disperse that over the season?
It’s 2023. He’s 36. Why is Kopitar still leading forwards for TOI? Why not disperse that over the season?
The answer to these questions is “because Todd.”
Super irritating that the Kings couldn’t ice a full line up. NHL salary cap rules are dumb as fuck.
Aside from the Byfield goal, not much puck luck in this one. Came real close to scoring twice only for them to score shortly after. PP was pretty dangerous just without the finish… Arvy getting injured 2 practices before the season was felt in this one as well. Get Spence back in the line up as soon as possible.
Avs are stupid good, tip the cap.
Reserving negative judgment for the post 10-game mark. Laferriere had a good showing for a rookie debut.
Yay hockey is back.
So is my raised blood pressure.
Our D doesn’t inspire confidence tbh. Still struggle at keeping the star players off the score sheet
Kings looked sloppy, couldnt carry the puck, couldn’t pass, couldn’t set it up. That happens from time to time.
Todd is going to need to get flexible with the young talent. They all looked good in preseason even against other squads starters. England, bjornfot, grundstom, some of these guys are just never gonna be real impactful players over 82 games. It is what it is.
Talbot looked like crap. Copley needs to take over the net. Hopefully we see him next game.
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Kinda saw this one coming. We bit the bullet with a shorthanded roster against a top Avs team, and their superstars burned us.
Down a forward, and essentially short 2 defensemen because Bjornfot and Englund had virtually no impact/ice-time this game… really could’ve used Spence, especially on the PP. Doughty and Roy were not creating enough from the back, all the PP chances came from down low.
Hopefully they look better with a proper squad next game.
Outshooting the other team in a loss. Kings hockey is back!
Not the best showing I’ve ever seen on opening night, but at least we didn’t lose 8-1 like the Oilers. The whole team looked out of sync though, with Talbot being the worst offender. Start Copley in the next game please.
Not an ideal start. A lot to work on. Laf looked good, think pieces are there. Tendy is concerning…Talbot made some good saves but also let a poor one through.
Too early to overreact
Boy this would sting a lot more if the Dodgers game didn’t just happen
I can guarantee we’re all less angry than we were last year after the last second Durzi turnover
I didn’t know Max was carrying games this season. I must be SLIPPING in my old age!
Now I just feel like watching No Country for Old Men, for multiple reasons.
first dodgers now this what a horrible night
Team played well. Avs are a solid team, no shame in that one
Laf and PLD looked good (bit scared he’ll catch a suspension for that knee on knee), QB goal! Looked disorganized really
0-5 on the power play… ugh
0/5 on the power play is something…
Looking forward to more Laf judo this season
2 game suspension coming for PLD, I’d guess. Points will be hard to come by the first couple weeks looking at the schedule.
Laffy has earned a full time spot, I better not see him down in Ontario in a couple weeks
Speaking of guys who shouldn’t be in Ontario why are we so scared of losing 10 combined minutes of Bjornfoot and Englund that we’re keeping all of Spence, Clarke, and Moverare down there
It’s 2023. He’s almost 34. Why is Doughty still playing 25+ minutes? Why not disperse that over the season?
It’s 2023. He’s 36. Why is Kopitar still leading forwards for TOI? Why not disperse that over the season?
The answer to these questions is “because Todd.”
Super irritating that the Kings couldn’t ice a full line up. NHL salary cap rules are dumb as fuck.
Aside from the Byfield goal, not much puck luck in this one. Came real close to scoring twice only for them to score shortly after. PP was pretty dangerous just without the finish… Arvy getting injured 2 practices before the season was felt in this one as well. Get Spence back in the line up as soon as possible.
Avs are stupid good, tip the cap.
Reserving negative judgment for the post 10-game mark. Laferriere had a good showing for a rookie debut.
Yay hockey is back.
So is my raised blood pressure.
Our D doesn’t inspire confidence tbh. Still struggle at keeping the star players off the score sheet
Kings looked sloppy, couldnt carry the puck, couldn’t pass, couldn’t set it up. That happens from time to time.
Todd is going to need to get flexible with the young talent. They all looked good in preseason even against other squads starters. England, bjornfot, grundstom, some of these guys are just never gonna be real impactful players over 82 games. It is what it is.
Talbot looked like crap. Copley needs to take over the net. Hopefully we see him next game.