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 [...]
Soundbites with Sutter – Friday practice in LA
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Statement from Sharks GM on Raffi Torres suspension
May 17, 2013 By 4 Comments
Full statement from Sharks GM Doug Wilson…
The Sharks organization fully supports the NHL in its efforts to remove illegal and dangerous hits from the game but we strongly disagree with the NHL’s decision to suspend Raffi Torres.
Upon review of the incident, it is abundantly clear that this was a clean hockey hit. As noted by [...]
Alec Martinez on Kopitar’s face, Toffoli’s nickname and LA’s culture
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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, [...]
Brad Richardson on if he’s a prick to play against
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On his feelings about playing last night:
“I felt a little rough at the start. Haven’t played in awhile so I didn’t feel great, but i thought my legs came under me as I got going. I don’t think it was nerves, more excitement.”
On San Jose’s overall play and physicality:
“We’ve played them a lot. We played [...]
Anze Kopitar update from Friday’s Kings practice
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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 captain Dustin Brown
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Following the Kings’ come-from-behind win over the visiting San Jose Sharks in Game 2, here’s what LA captain Dustin Brown had to share…
- On not wanting to get ahead of yourselves with a 2-0 lead in the series:
“We’re all well aware of that, and what we did but we’re also well aware of what we [...]
VIDEO: NHL explains Raffi Torres suspension
May 16, 2013 By 3 Comments
San Jose Sharks forward Raffi Torres has been suspended for the remainder of the second round of the playoffs for his hit on Jarret Stoll. Here’s the full NHL explanation…
Meanwhile, Stoll remains sidelined following the hit. He will not play in Game 2 tonight and Brad Richardson will take his place in the Kings’ line-up.
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MayorsManor Live Radio with Bob Miller – Sharks v Kings preview
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You might not be able to hear Hall of Famer Bob Miller calling the Kings’ second round playoff series on Fox Sports, but you can hear him right here on the MayorsManor show today. He joins us to help preview Game 2 between the Kings and Sharks later tonight, plus share some comments on Jake Muzzin, Jonathan [...]
Game 2 morning skate – Five questions with Slava Voynov
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On if he’s found a way to take it up a notch in the playoffs:
“Good question. I don’t know. I just try and play how I can play in every game. But in the playoffs, it’s a different game too. So I play a little bit better.”
On if he’s tired after the 48-games in 99 nights during [...]
Is Kyle Clifford coming back soon? Is there an app for that?
Following the Kings’ practice at the their training facility earlier today, MayorsManor spent a few minutes with Kyle Clifford. However, before we started talking hockey, the 22-year old forward took a keen interest in my cell phone – which prompted a brief tech-discussion…
“You should get the Blackberry Q10,” he began, upon noticing that I wasn’t [...]