On how it feels to be back playing again:
“Obviously everyone wants to play and I got that opportunity last series and I just got to keep it going.”
On what happens on time away from playing:
“Yeah, I guess you pick up on little things, just when you take a step back and look at the team, [...]
Alec Martinez on Kopitar’s face, Toffoli’s nickname and LA’s culture
May 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Anze Kopitar update from Friday’s Kings practice
May 17, 2013 By 1 Comment
Comments from Kings center Anze Kopitar…
On Dustin Brown hitting him with a puck:
“I guess the stick was not enough, so he had to shoot a puck in my face.”
On the severity of his injury:
“I’ve felt better before but with the situation, coming out with a couple stitches is not too bad.”
On his coming back into [...]
Post-Game 2: Comments from Kings rookie Tyler Toffoli
May 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Following the Kings’ come-from-behind win over the visiting San Jose Sharks in Game 2, here’s what rookie Tyler Toffoli had to share…
- On setting up Trevor Lewis for the game-winning goal:
“It was huge, I just want to continue, working hard, getting pucks to the net and creating chances. We got a good bounce there and [...]
Game 2 morning skate – Anze Kopitar on pressure without Stoll
May 16, 2013 By 1 Comment
On if he feels extra pressure in the face-off circle with Stoll out:
“Not anymore. I mean we knew that coming in they were a good face-off team. In order to have the puck a little bit more, you gotta win face-offs. You definitely don’t want to chase those guys around. So the onus is on [...]
Post-Game 1 – comments from Dustin Brown after Kings 2-0 win
May 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Comments from Dustin Browm after the Kings’ 2-0 win in Game 1 over the visiting St. Louis Blues…
On the difference between St. Louis and San Jose:
“St. Louis was fast and big, but these guys are probably faster. They make more rush chances. They hold onto pucks. It’s not the chip and chase game that it [...]
Post-Game 1: Comments from Anze Kopitar on Kings 2-0 win
May 14, 2013 By 1 Comment
Anze Kopitar had nearly 23 minutes of ice time in Tuesday night’s opening game between the Kings and Sharks. He also won nine of 22 faceoffs taken (41%) and contributed two of the team’s 39 hits. Following LA’s 2-0 win, here’s what he had to share…
On Jonathan Quick’s performance:
“Well I don’t know if he helps [...]
Another LA Kings player joins twitter
May 14, 2013 By 5 Comments
If you’re not on twitter, really, what are you waiting for?
It’s the quickest way to get all the news from around the NHL, including 140-character comments from several players.
Specific to the Kings, there are already a fair amount of players on twitter, with each bringing their own personality and style.
For example, there’s Dustin Penner. Already [...]
Monday practice report – Brown and Kopitar ready for Sharks
May 13, 2013 By 1 Comment
Post-practice comments from LA Kings captain Dustin Brown…
…and Anze Kopitar
Videos courtesy of KingsVision.
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Post-Game 6 Comments from Anze Kopitar
May 10, 2013 By 1 Comment
Comments from Anze Kopitar after the Kings eliminated the Blues and advanced to the second round…
On how good it feels to come back from a 2-0 deficit:
“It feels good. I mean we realize we have some room for improvement too, and you know, and shocker, Quicky came out huge for us again the last couple [...]
Soundbites with Sutter – Friday practice in LA
While most of the Kings were on the ice for an optional practice on Friday, coach Darryl Sutter met with the media and shared the following thoughts…
- On what the Kings still need to improve on:
“Individual things. When you break things down you’re always trying to improve. Putting different guys in the line-up, guys have [...]