The LA Kings power play reaches new lows in yet ANOTHER 1 goal game that goes beyond regulation and ends up in the Kings NOT getting 2 points. But things have to change at some point….right? That and more on this edition of Locked on LA Kings.
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Anyone remember the last deflection? Or the last cycle goal ? Seems like if the opposition makes a mistake and kings get rush goal that’s all that happens,and then they spend the rest of the time making sure they take no risks and stay on defense until they loose in reg or OT , it’s the most frustrating FUTILE STEWARDS system in the history of the NHL and they have to change it , seems like only if hiller goes that can happen, cause he thinks everything is fine ! Like he said “we’ve had our lows , we’ve had our mushy ,just gotta have our high “ gimmie a f in* break !
Time to send some of these underperformers down and give some kids a chance.
God, we fing suck.
One clear example of stupidity by Hiller: Its OT….why send Juice to take a draw?1 Juice isn't good at draws! Why not send Turco in to take a draw then change for Juice at the first safe opportunity? Is it that hard?
I didn't expect anything more from this team with the move they did. Hire the wrong coach, wrong GM and wrong players. I'll be surprised if they make the playoffs, and not surprised if they're out in the first round.
Thise young players in Anaheim schooled our "veterans." KH created an older, slower and less skilled team. With one home game against the Rangers on Tuesday and a tough 6 game road trip coming up, this would be the best time to replace Hiller. Despite them being in the run for a wildcard and the Kings getting some points, its obvious that this team is not capable of being competitive in the playoffs. Time to rip off the band aids and the tournaquets.
I thought I’d never say this but having Blakey back at GM wouldn’t be so bad rn 😂
Honestly they were lucky to even get a point, Forsberg gave them a quality start with 1.5 goals saved above expected and the 1 goal they scored was on a 5 on 3 that never should have happened, that call on Gudas was not a penalty.
You know how you can tell Hiller is finally afraid for his job? Brandt played the most minutes last night. Like sticking with the five-forward power play for two weeks too long, the challenge in the playoffs, and so much else in his tenure, his stubbornness will cost him. The players are still playing for each other but I doubt they care greatly what happens to him and his lineup blenders.
Delusional Luc robittaile /AEG ownership…." everything is going as planned "…."built for the playoffs" just not against the oilers … trust the MUSSHY process …
🔥 HILLER IT IS OBVIOUS TO ALL THAT HIS TEAM IS LOST AND OUR PP IS TRASH , we have players that are good but they have the wrong approach on offense if any and that’s coaching
TANK FOR McKENNA!!!
Holland has destroyed this team by keeping Hiller. NO ONE WANTS TO PLAY FOR HIM. All this talk about trade Byfield or any other player is ignorant bull$hit. No one on the team is playing good because no one is motivated and a lot of players seem to not care at all. This is 100% on the coach. Hiller's system is horrible period. His decisions are awful. The power play is an absolute joke. All of these things are the coaches responsibility as a leader. Gavrikov didn't want to play for him no matter how much money was offered. Denault didn't want to play for him either and its looking more and more like Trevor Moore wants out. Cory Perry was a scratch for personal reasons? WTF is that? Kuzmenko was being benched why? Because POS Hiller dosen't know how to motivated players. Byfield playing like conplete shit for the same reason. No consistency with line combinations equals no chemistry. It takes time to develop. Players need time to learn how their line mates play and where they're going be on the ice. Hiller plays line blended all the time. The 11 / 7 is a #ucking joke!! players dont get enough time to rest and again it messes up line combinations. Horrible decisions being made by ownership in having some of the worst management and coaching in the entire NHL will result in an awful product on the ice. No playoffs this season and don't be surprised when we don't make the playoffs for YEARS to come. Once Kopitar is gone we will have 0 depth down the center and will be one of the worst teams in the league.
FIRE LUC
FIRE HOLLAND
FIRE HILLER
10 games below 500. at 19-16-13. This team sucks and worse than last season. Can’t believe they are still in it the Pacific Division is so bad. Anyways they need to make changes fast
Need to say goodbye to management,not just Hiller.. 11 shots on goal after two periods? With 6 Power Plays? Kempe and Byfield can’t even hit the net anymore..we need to rebuild now, stop being delusional about the playoffs ,like Eddie here..
Eddie i love your pod but saying were still right in the thick of it just because the rest of the division is shit is just preposterous. Blow this team up we will get swept by any team in the playoffs id much rather tank for a lottery pick
Why even pay attention anymore….we know how this is going to end.
Just like McClellan wasn't the reason the team was performing poorly but he got fired and it changed the team.
Even Eddie has seen enough, which is very telling. If not for all the OT points this team would be at the bottom the league right next to the canucks. Thats how bad they are and have been playing the whole season and there is no reason to believe this group, coaches and management will miraculously get it together.
They could absolutely make the decision to tank the season, sell pieces at deadline, hope Luc acknowledges they failed for a decade and leaves. Kopi's gone. Trade Doughty to whoever wants him and start over. They don't even have to blow up the entire team, but start over with a new system and vision. Build a winning culture.
DD No more Please.No more OT play Please.
The same question for the MN Wild!!! Their PP started this season doing the things I suggest below but now are the passing statues! How bad is bad enough to revamp ? To look at what what tactics they stopped using, now they keep running the PP from the point vs Gretzky's Office behind the net, using the net to trip up coverage, better use of the bumper, motion – they stand like statues and try threading the needle endlessly while the PK stands in the box, blocking weak seam passes! How about cycling, misdirection handoff passing??? The Wild keep doing what doesn't work harder…if the nail ain't going in…You gotta do something different…not more of the same harder!!!
I don’t think anything in sports has frustrated me as much as the Kings’ power play. Just abysmal.
On flip side if we tank this season and get a top 5 in the draft this year? I say let this clown show continue. Then clean house right after the season ends.
Also, can we do a wellness check on the owner? I have concern.
If we weren’t Kings fans and we looked at this roster we would ABSOLUTELY trash this group. We have 0 elite players. You could argue this is the worst Forward group in all of hockey. Kempe is NOT elite.
Embrace the suck!
Without Perry in the lineup, there’s no one willing to consistently get up in the goalie’s face and be there for rebounds. I feel like the organization won’t do anything to make changes until the off season. No major upheaval in Kopitar’s final season.
They looked slow and tired from the puck drop
And now I'm hearing rumors if Kane coming here? Please, no. Enough with the Oilers players
I honestly can't believe anyone in our front office still has a job. Holland has zero balls. Won't make any trades. Won't make any firings. Why even higher the guy? I'm okay with this season being over and seeing the franchise blown up.
Also, we've had so much OT practice and yet we are terrible in OT
Worst offense EVER…Fan since 1988…i couldnt be sad mad frusterated wanna yell put loud….i aint proud anymore….we should be scoring atleast 6 to 7 goals if this organization says we got all the talent but this is next level B.S
Trade them all
We’re close 😢
#FireLuc/Holland/Hiller!
Not sure if Sammy won that fight Eddie
fire jim hiller please
Yeah they might make the playoffs in a garbage division. Then what? Get mollywop by colorado/vegas/minnesota? This team is lacking high end clutch players and a real coach.
It’s about talent and the Kings lack it compared to other teams. They had 3 sog over 5 PP’s. Come on.
Pathetic. We don't deserve to be where we are 😂
Hiller, Holland and Luc GTFO and take Jim Fox with you