The official 2017-18 LA Kings thread

[Angel Oracle]

56 minutes ago, Thomas said:

Kuemper wasn't going to play many more games for the Kings this season and wouldn't be exactly content to backup for them again next season. So Blake traded him at his peak value for a speedy winger that will be a RFA this offseason. That's a good thing. And they get a decent backup to boot. The question is why the Coyotes would do this? I'd assume they are about to ship Raanta as Kuemper just agreed to a 2 year extension.

I don't know.    Wedgewood has allowed nearly 3 1/2 goals per game in 20 games.   Is that mainly because the 'Yotes D sucks?  

Rieder is speedy, but only has 19 pts in 58 games and a -11 +/-.  

Another case of two players floundering on a bad team, and just needing a fresh start?  

Can we truly assume that Quick will be starting most every remaining game?   I thought they were trying to not burn him out?

[Thomas]

29 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

I don't know.    Wedgewood has allowed nearly 3 1/2 goals per game in 20 games.   Is that mainly because the 'Yotes D sucks?  

Rieder is speedy, but only has 19 pts in 58 games and a -11 +/-.  

Another case of two players floundering on a bad team, and just needing a fresh start?  

Can we truly assume that Quick will be starting most every remaining game?   I thought they were trying to not burn him out?

Well if the Kings have proved anything, they can take backup goalies off the scrap and turn them into shiny goodness. Might as well take advantage of it and get value for them before they walk. In Ranford we trust.

If Rieder was worth much more than that, the Kings wouldn't have gotten him for a backup goalie who would have been an UFA after the season. The +/- is worthless when it comes to the Yotes. GAA as well for Wedgewood. Even if Rieder is just a younger version of Trevor Lewis (man that feels weird to say) who can be thrown on the PK, there is value in that.

If Wedgewood doesn't work out/isn't in the Kings plans Jack Campbell is waiting in Ontario.

[nando714]

Wedgewood probably waived ?, call up Campbell ?

[UndertheHalo]

I think Rieder is a pretty good get for you guys.  Definitely a good fit on your 3rd or 4th lines.  He brings a skill set that the Kings have lacked and needed there.  Speed like that is always useful.

Kuemper probably is playing above his head and is an UFA (did he just get extended? In any case the Kings probably wouldn’t have retained)  So to get anything for him is solid.   Probably gonna ride quick hard anyway.  So Wedewood doesn’t really matter.  I mean, if Quick can’t go you’re probably fucked anyway.  Kuemper or not.  

I think it’s a good trade. 

Edited February 22, 2018 by UndertheHalo

[Thomas]

1 hour ago, UndertheHalo said:

 I mean, if Quick can’t go you’re probably fucked anyway.

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[Tank]

i guess it's a real compliment that we keep finding really solid backup goalies.

it's also kind of a pain that we can't hang on to them very long.

i know absolutely zero about these two from phoenix. hope they're able to contribute when called on.

[Angel Oracle]

Having Ranford around is a blessing to the goalies. 

I guess Eppler isn't the only one that the saying applies to.     In Ranford We Trust.

Speed is an increasing commodity today.   Hopefully, Rieder gels on the 3rd or 4th line and excels.

[nando714]

If the net wasn’t in my way my Estrella Jalisco tall can would have been in the ice

fuck that game 

[Tank]

good to see carter back in the lineup last night. we can use any offensive help he can provide.

didn't see the end of the game. did you think brown's goal should have counted?

[Angel Oracle]

I'm just amazed the Kings came so close to tying it after being down two goals in the last half minute.   Wonder if that would have been a first?

[Thomas]

That...was a good win. I hope that was the kick in the nuts they needed.

[nando714]

In Vegas for the game tonight 

the strip area definetly supports the Knights 

lots of kings fans out and about already

its beer thirty for me!

[Thomas]

43 minutes ago, nando714 said:

In Vegas for the game tonight 

I have a teammate in town too. I'm jealous of you all.

[Thomas]

Reaves just single-handedly blew whatever chance Vegas had coming back.

Nice 4 points from this back to back.

Grats to Campbell on win #1

[Tank]

reeves seemed to want to make a huge impression tonight in his first game. he's always been a tough guy, but tonight he just looked like a headhunter.

kings looked and played a very composed game tonight. two wins against vegas in 24 hours? nice.

[Thomas]

I love Doughty. Check out this video at about 40 seconds.
https://streamable.com/f3t7m

 

[Angel Oracle]

LOL, Doughty looks like he's saying "Thank you, dumbass".

Incoming WWE reference:  Hey Ryan Reaves, your last name isn't spelled Reeves.  You aren't Ryback!

What a difference two wins on back-to-back nights makes over the 2nd best NHL team and the conference leader.

[nando714]

If the Kings can get it together at Home that would be great 

[Thomas]

The Kings need to be able to beat a Blue Jackets team tonight. No excuses.

[Thomas]

Okay Kings. That was the EXACT opposite of what I meant. Pretty please?

[Tank]

carter just scored a shorthander to put them up 4-2 with ten minutes left in the third, his third goal in three games, and all have come on special teams. Folin has 3 assists tonight. 

[Thomas]

2 hours ago, Thomas said:

Okay Kings. That was the EXACT opposite of what I meant. Pretty please?

Look Kings. I'm sorry I had to get cross like this. I only get upset because I care. But I'm glad you decided to shape up and play a decent 2 periods.

[nando714]

5 unanswered . We have like 11 of the final 17 at home. Time to dominate at home. 

Btw Kings signed Gabe Vilardi to a 3 year ELC. 11th overall pick.

[Angel Oracle]

Big 40 minutes after the 2-0 deficit!     Carter is going to be huge.    Iafallo and Folin came up big.

Vilardi is destroying the Ontario junior league with almost 2 pts/game after missing some time due to injury.

[Tank]

carter is a stud. i don't mind admitting that i have a mancrush on him.