DUCKS vs. KINGS 09/25/06

Alright, a new year, a new start for both teams.
Tonight will be a hard-fought battle. Will the Kings be able to create offense with Niedermeyer and Pronger on the ice? Will the Ducks be able to continue to have chemistry on the top line of Selanne, McDonald and Kunitz? How will Chistov do in his first game back against the kings? Will Blake have a good night? These questions will all be answered in tonights match-up! So, get ready folks. Tonight, its gonna be war out there! IT'S GAME TIME!
GO DUCKS!!!

Anaheim Ducks
Record: (2-2-1)
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Los Angeles Kings
Record: (2-1-0)
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STAPLES Center · 1111 S. Figueroa Street · Los Angeles, CA 90015

Date: Monday, September 25, 2006
Time: 7:30 P.M.
Ducks Radio: AM 830
TV: none
Internet: unknown

Feature Player

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Anze Kopitar

Profile
Forward Anze Kopitar has impressed the Kings' hierarchy to no end, including Jack Ferreira, a special consultant.

"He is as good as Paul Kariya was when he first came to the Ducks," said Ferreira, who was the Ducks' general
manager at the time. "Paul was 19 then, like Anze is now. He was a faster skater, but Anze is bigger."

Kopitar was one of the best players on the ice Tuesday, going against San Jose's Joe Thornton, who won the
Hart Trophy last season. He is trying to make the team out of camp instead of being sent to Manchester in the
American Hockey League.

"He played in the Swedish Elite League last season, and that was a big step," Coach Marc Crawford said. "Is
that enough to skip the AHL right now? The preseason will tell. Anze has a thirst for knowledge. You got to
love that in a player."

Do you think Stewart will play tonight? I was expecting him to play in the last 2 games, but I don't think he did...did he go on the trip?

That's some heavy praise for Kopitar from Ferraria. Kariya was one of those once in a generation prospects. He was able to step into our lineup and be our best player right away. Though completely different circumstances, I don't think Kopitar is that talented. At least from what I saw at the Rookie Tourney. But no matter, he's going to be special and Prongs and Scotty will have their hands full tonight.

Roster for tonight and the lines they were icing at the morning skate:

Forwards
Kunitz/McDonald/Selanne
Fedoruk/Marchant/Shannon
Moen/Pahlsson/Thornton
Chistov/Brent/Genoway

Defense
Niedermayer/St. Jacques
Pronger/O'Donnell
Moran/Rome

Goaltenders
Giguere
Leighton


Additional notes:
--Mikkelson does appear to have been "left behind" in Vancouver
--Skinner is packing his bags for Portland as I type :(
--Peters is the only one unaccounted for this morning
--Don't know if he had this on Saturday, but Leighton is sporting the "spork" on his new mask, with the psycho versions of Bryz's cartoon characters

Today was the last practice at AI, so I likely will not have access to the rosters for Games 7/8. And we'll have to rely on the Ducks website for roster moves. :shakehead

Anaheim Ducks
Record: (2-3-0)


Shouldn't this be 2-2-1? Or are we keeping different standings in the preseason?

Additional notes:
--Mikkelson does appear to have been "left behind" in Vancouver
--Skinner is packing his bags for Portland as I type :(
--Peters is the only one unaccounted for this morning
--Don't know if he had this on Saturday, but Leighton is sporting the "spork" on his new mask, with the psycho versions of Bryz'a cartoon characters

Well, I guess it's down to OB and St. Jacques than. Maybe Kuskins still has an outside chance but I doubt it. They should send Peters to Portland now anyways, hasn't really been affective at all.

God damnit, Fridge, Moen and Thornton all dressed!

I wish I could see this one. I don't care if we win or lose, just beat the living **** out of the Kings.

God damnit, Fridge, Moen and Thornton all dressed!

I wish I could see this one. I don't care if we win or lose, just beat the living **** out of the Kings.

You noticed that, did ya? ;)

Yeah, it took me a while before it clicked (I was keeping an eye out for anyone NOT showing up for practice). I think we're either trying to make a statement...or to keep the Kings from making a statement of their own.

Roster for tonight and the lines they were icing at the morning skate:

Forwards
Kunitz/McDonald/Selanne
Fedoruk/Marchant/Shannon
Moen/Pahlsson/Thornton
Chistov/Brent/Genoway

Defense
Niedermayer/St. Jacques
Pronger/O'Donnell
Moran/Rome

Goaltenders
Giguere
Leighton


Additional notes:
--Mikkelson does appear to have been "left behind" in Vancouver
--Skinner is packing his bags for Portland as I type :(
--Peters is the only one unaccounted for this morning
--Don't know if he had this on Saturday, but Leighton is sporting the "spork" on his new mask, with the psycho versions of Bryz's cartoon characters

Today was the last practice at AI, so I likely will not have access to the rosters for Games 7/8. And we'll have to rely on the Ducks website for roster moves. :shakehead

So was Stewart sent to Portland already?

God damnit, Fridge, Moen and Thornton all dressed!

I wish I could see this one. I don't care if we win or lose, just beat the living **** out of the Kings.

Hahaha, well said. Though I'd love to see the Kings get beat up and get the win as well, that should set a statement for the upcoming season.

Shouldn't this be 2-2-1? Or are we keeping different standings in the preseason?

lol, good catch.

So was Stewart sent to Portland already?
Nope, Skinner's packing and Peters is MIA, the rest of the guys are in Anaheim. There is one guy not in Anaheim at the moment but there was a death in the family so he returned home over the weekend.

Nope, Skinner's packing and Peters is MIA, the rest of the guys are in Anaheim. There is one guy not in Anaheim at the moment but there was a death in the family so he returned home over the weekend.

Oh, ok, thanks. But Stewart hasn't dressed for the last 3 games, is that right?

I believe that's correct...but 4 games in 4 days, two teams, who's here, who's not...is starting to become infomation overload so you might want to check the previous rosters to make sure. ;)

That is kind of interesting (the enforcers). Hopefulyl Ivanans is dressed, not sure who else could match up (Parros not good enough, but would still be amusing). Hmm I guess we shall see what happens.
Win in more important then who beat up who ;) (Though its would seem more likely for you guys to win both....)

Roster for tonight and the lines they were icing at the morning skate:

Forwards
Kunitz/McDonald/Selanne
Fedoruk/Marchant/Shannon
Moen/Pahlsson/Thornton
Chistov/Brent/Genoway

Defense
Niedermayer/St. Jacques
Pronger/O'Donnell
Moran/Rome

Goaltenders
Giguere
Leighton



wow, they are finally giving the kids a night off (Perry, Getzlaf)

wow, they are finally giving the kids a night off (Perry, Getzlaf)
And they need it...Getzy could barely walk in a straight line this morning. :biglaugh:

The "twins" were the last ones to stumble into AI.

Moran and Rome as our third pairing, how have they been playing anyway? Haven't heard much about their performance.

God damnit, Fridge, Moen and Thornton all dressed!

I wish I could see this one. I don't care if we win or lose, just beat the living **** out of the Kings.
Let's see how tough Avery is tonight with fighters on the ice at virtually all times :sarcasm:

Moran and Rome as our third pairing, how have they been playing anyway? Haven't heard much about their performance.
I didn't even know Rome was still in camp..

Moran and Rome as our third pairing, how have they been playing anyway? Haven't heard much about their performance.

Rome hasn't played a single game yet actually. Somewhat odd. :dunno:

Moran I thought played well in the last game with Francois. :)

Maybe someone thought it would be funny to let Rome play one game and cut him on his birthday. :sarcasm:

That's why cutting Skins today seemed so odd.

Moran has been decent, IMO. But I'd rather he be our bench warmer this year.

I didn't even know Rome was still in camp..
This is the first time I have read his name in ANY talk about training camp and pre-season. Kind of weird.

So are the GDT's going to be locked as quickly during the season as they have been in pre-season?

This is the first time I have read his name in ANY talk about training camp and pre-season. Kind of weird.

So are the GDT's going to be locked as quickly during the season as they have been in pre-season?


You know what they say, you can't teach old dogs new tricks. In this case, I'm locking the previous game GDT so new posters will get in the habit of using the newer one. When the regular season begins, I don't think it will be necessary to lock it as people will be used to moving their GDT discussions from thread to thread.

You know what they say, you can't teach old dogs new tricks. In this case, I'm locking the previous game GDT so new posters will get in the habit of using the newer one. When the regular season begins, I don't think it will be necessary to lock it as people will be used to moving their GDT discussions from thread to thread.

Jerky, you are so thoughtful :).

Musical left winger....

Updated lines:
Forwards
Chistov/McDonald/Selanne
Kunitz/Marchant/Shannon
Fedoruk/Brent/Genoway
Moen/Pahlsson/Thornton

Defense
Niedermayer/St. Jacques
Pronger/O'Donnell
Moran/Rome

Goaltenders
Giguere
Leighton

Can anyone post a link for an online feed? please

Was waiting for someone to post it but since the game has started, might as well ask.

Can anyone post a link for an online feed? please

Was waiting for someone to post it but since the game has started, might as well ask.

There isn't one!:(

:confused:

:cry:

If you have a radio handy California residents, the channel is AM 840.

If you have a radio handy California residents, the channel is AM 840.

830. :teach:

Ducks leading 1-0. Not sure who scored.

ed: just checked around. Looks like Andy Mac scored on pp.

Ducks leading 1-0. Not sure who scored.

The online box-scores and PBP don't seem to be functioning properly tonight.

830. :teach:

is there a difference?

Ducks leading 1-0. Not sure who scored.

McDonald from Pronger and Scotty Nieds, PP.

According to nhl.com who is having difficulties so, take it with a grain of salt. ;)

Feel the ketchup!

is there a difference?

Not much. ;)

Mac from Nieds and Pronger eh?

Mac from Nieds and Pronger eh?

I can get used to seeing that.

Can we get a link please?:help:

I don't think they're streaming online. Only old fashioned radio waves.

There is no internet link. You got to find one of them gadgets we olden folks call a "radio."

Sounds like Dineen is expecting Ryan Shannon to stay in the NHL this season.

Is Giguere in net?

I can get used to seeing that.

Haha, me too.

Giguere stones Avery on a breakaway.

Giguere stones Avery on a breakaway.

I could get used to hearing that.

Brent scores a beauty from Genoway.

ed: add an assist to Sean Thornton.

Chistov, Shannon, Brent, Nieds, and Pronger on pp.

This pre season has really been the time for a lot of players to make a statement, good stuff.

This pre season has really been the time for a lot of players to make a statement, good stuff.

And we have more players than roster positions. Its going to be sad when some of these kids get sent down.

ed: selanne, mac, kunitz, pronger and nieds on pp

Yeah, Brent has been on a scoring sheet tear recently. Good for him, he deserves some results.

Teeeeemuuuuuuuuuu

Selanne rockets pass Garon. Ducks lead 3-0

Selanne is raining shots from everywhere.

Selanne rockets pass Garon. Ducks lead 3-0

Garon....

Selanne hits the post. This first unit has so many weapons.

Selanne is raining shots from everywhere.

Chistov could learn from him.

Just got back from a lecture.

Tim Brent 4 goals in 3 games. Good for him. Really making the brass think.

The first PP unit is unreal.

Tim Brent 4 goals in 3 games. Good for him. Really making the brass think.

Breaking news...Travis Green is pissing his pants right now.

Kings PP now. :(

Breaking news...Travis Green is pissing his pants right now.

But why??? Everyone knows being a right handed faceoff specialist is crucial to the success of the Ducks!!!! :amazed: :sarcasm:

2 man advantage for the Kings now.

Kopitar scores on the 5-3

Wow, more stupid penalties.

St. Jacques takes a horrible penalty causing another 5 on 3.

Wow, Ducks are falling apart. ***?

and Dallman scores. :cry:

Another goal, and it is deserved. Anaheim is taking stupid, stupid penalties.

Man, things were cruising and then it all went haywire.

Bad penalties let the Kings back in the game...I hope St. Jaques doesnt see time up this year. I didnt like how he looked in the 1st two games, and penalties like that are unacceptable.

Bad penalties let the Kings back in the game...I hope St. Jaques doesnt see time up this year. I didnt like how he looked in the 1st two games, and penalties like that are unacceptable.

I don't think I know any "Bruno" who is smart. Its like naming your baby girl Betty and expecting her to look hot.

Wow, the worst part is that we deserve those two goals they just got.

Andy McDonald (power play) (Chris Pronger, Scott Niedermayer)
Teemu Selanne (power play) (Andy McDonald, Chris Pronger)


Somehow I think we'll be seeing this kind of stuff twice a game many times this year. That first unit is unreal.

Brent scores a beauty from Genoway.

ed: add an assist to Sean Thornton.
We have the best Thornton on the planet

Shawn Thornton that is.

3-3 now, some fetafondler scored.

3-3 now.
Goal scored by Kostopoulos.

I hate my life.

Having absolutley nothing to do with the current topic, I have

2,000 POSTS!!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :yo: :) :handclap: :clap:

And of-course as soon as I say that, the Kings score. Just my luck.

Way to ruin the moment Kings. :sarcasm:

Thornton vs. Ivanas!

That's it, the season is over.

Congratulations Shane O'Brien, Bruno St.Jacques just made sure you made the team!

That's it, the season is over.

hah. But really, if St. Jaques gets anywhere near Anaheim this season I am going to shoot myself in the face. :teach:

any idea on how chistov is playing? I'm anxious to know how he's doing with Andymac and Teemu.

Andy ties it...on the PP!!! :yo: :yo: :yo:

Anyone that’s getting the game one the radio...

Chistov doesn't seem to be playing so much. According to the NHL shifts charts, he wasn't on the ice for the 2nd half of the 2nd period but now seems to be playing in the 3rd with Selanne and McDonald. Was he benched or something, or is this only a simple case of line juggling?

what happend, what did St. Jaques do?

Anyone that’s getting the game one the radio...

Chistov doesn't seem to be playing so much. According to the NHL shifts charts, he wasn't on the ice for the 2nd half of the 2nd period but now seems to be playing in the 3rd with Selanne and McDonald. Was he benched or something, or is this only a simple case of line juggling?

its called being on the pk for 12 minutes...

now i know this is the preseason and it doesnt matter much... buuuut...

giguere in net.. nieds and pronger on D and selanna as a forward and yet the ducks are not able to bring home a 3 goal lead?
i dont know but id kinda be pissed... maybe a little worried looking at the penalty killing...

Smell the gloveeeeee

its called being on the pk for 12 minutes...

Haha ok missed that. :D

now i know this is the preseason and it doesnt matter much... buuuut...

giguere in net.. nieds and pronger on D and selanna as a forward and yet the ducks are not able to bring home a 3 goal lead?
i dont know but id kinda be pissed... maybe a little worried looking at the penalty killing...

two were on the 5-3...tough to defend that for 4 straight minutes, I dont care who you are. The penalties being taken are more concerning. Here comes another one...:shakehead

PP goal #3 by Mac

Anyone that’s getting the game one the radio...

Chistov doesn't seem to be playing so much. According to the NHL shifts charts, he wasn't on the ice for the 2nd half of the 2nd period but now seems to be playing in the 3rd with Selanne and McDonald. Was he benched or something, or is this only a simple case of line juggling?
just check yahoo
here's his stats
S. Chistov 7:20 0 0 -1 1 0

now i know this is the preseason and it doesnt matter much... buuuut...

giguere in net.. nieds and pronger on D and selanna as a forward and yet the ducks are not able to bring home a 3 goal lead?
i dont know but id kinda be pissed... maybe a little worried looking at the penalty killing...

You over overlooking the fact that O'Brien and Bruno are in defense too, and believe it or not that single fact makes a difference.

two were on the 5-3...tough to defend that for 4 straight minutes, I dont care who you are. The penalties being taken are more concerning. Here comes another one...:shakehead


thats very nice of you, way to welcome other posters who show some interest in "your" team.. but ill sneak out of this thread and thank god for the blessing that your comment has been.

thats very nice of you, way to welcome other posters who show some interest in "your" team.. but ill sneak out of this thread and thank god for the blessing that your comment has been.

huh? :dunno:

thats very nice of you, way to welcome other posters who show some interest in "your" team.. but ill sneak out of this thread and thank god for the blessing that your comment has been.

You soooooo read his quote wrong (but I read it the way you did the first time too). He didn't mean he didn't care who you are. By you he meant the Ducks/Pronger/Neids/Selanne/Giguere/etc.

Doh, 20 secs 5-3PP for Kings again...

now i know this is the preseason and it doesnt matter much... buuuut...


By the way, this statement should end with...

"Andy MacDonald is showing everyone that last season was not a fluke."

Anyone noticed that we have dominated the face-off circle in all pre-season games so far?? Ducks are 20 of 32 tonight.

well if we go into a SO, we will loose
unless our guys outscore the kings' players

You soooooo read his quote wrong (but I read it the way you did the first time too). He didn't mean he didn't care who you are. By you he meant the Ducks/Pronger/Neids/Selanne/Giguere/etc.

oooooooooooooooooh ok, im sorry about that one static, now i got it.

thanks for the clarification davey..

well anyways.. who is this st. jacques guy? i remember him being with colorado or more like hershey... whats he doing over in anaheim? cept collecting PIM´s

well if we go into a SO, we will loose
unless our guys outscore the kings' players

Clairvoyant!

well anyways.. who is this st. jacques guy? i remember him being with colorado or more like hershey... whats he doing over in anaheim? cept collecting PIM´s

He played for Portland last year (the Ducks AHL affiliate if you didn't know) and was pretty decent. Sounds like he has really played his way back to the AHL this preseason.

By the way, this statement should end with...

"Andy MacDonald is showing everyone that last season was not a fluke."

:phew:

He played for Portland last year (the Ducks AHL affiliate if you didn't know) and was pretty decent. Sounds like he has really played his way back to the AHL this preseason.

how did you get him though? UFA? trade?
and why isnt his spot open for drats (max kondratiev)?
now ive never seen st. jacques play but from what i hear drats cant be much worse than him, besides that i really liked him with the rangers and it kinda hurt when we traded him for sykora , especially considering his age.
or could it be that kondratiev choosed to play in russia?

shoot-out

Clairvoyant!

The reason why i said that is because Giguere SUCKS in SO

The reason why i said that is because Giguere SUCKS in SO
So do our shooters :sarcasm:

The reason why i said that is because Giguere SUCKS in SO

Ah, I thought you were joking by stating the obvious: "we will lose unless we win..."

how did you get him though? UFA? trade?
and why isnt his spot open for drats (max kondratiev)?
now ive never seen st. jacques play but from what i hear drats cant be much worse than him, besides that i really liked him with the rangers and it kinda hurt when we traded him for sykora , especially considering his age.
or could it be that kondratiev choosed to play in russia?

Right -- Drats is in Russia this year. The Ducks still retain his rights though, so he could be back in the picture next year. I believe St. Jacques was aquired via free agency (don't quote me though).

oooooooooooooooooh ok, im sorry about that one static, now i got it.

thanks for the clarification davey..

No problem. I had to take a second look myself to make sure that he wasn't talking crap to a guy with a Nikki Cox avatar. That avatar automatically gets you a free pass or two.

The reason why i said that is because Giguere SUCKS in SO

and we lose.

Ah, I thought you were joking by stating the obvious: "we will lose unless we win..."
yea.. after i read what i wrote i was a bit confused so i had to clarify..
i'm actually impressed that Jiggy has made some of those saves

Would've been nice to have the twins in the SO.

I believe St. Jacques was aquired via free agency :sarcasm:

:sarcasm:

:confused:

and we lose.
lol.. and just like that he proved it again.. sigh

:confused:

Guess he means that we actually acquired St. Jacques in a trade. We sent Craig Adams to Carolina. (I'm sure he is on his knees thanking Burke now... :D).

Tough loss considering we were up 3-0 at one point. :(

No problem. I had to take a second look myself to make sure that he wasn't talking crap to a guy with a Nikki Cox avatar. That avatar automatically gets you a free pass or two.

hah...I didnt realize what it sounded like...I was confused.

(don't quote me though).

;)

For all the "Jiggy sucks in shootouts" people, we didn't lose because Jiggy gave up 2 goals on 6 shots, we lost because we scored 1 goal on 6 shots. Seriously, he has to be near perfect to win with our shooters in the SO. They really need to drill SO's a lot more or something, because they should be scoring much more than they did last year and this preseason.

Boy do I hate pre-season. Its like getting worked over for nothing. Lets get the regular season going ASAP.

Were the four regulation goals by the Kings more a reflection of:

a) giguere's goaltending

or

b) 2 of the 3 pp goals by LA coming on 5-on-3's

?

Were the four regulation goals by the Kings more a reflection of:

a) giguere's goaltending

or

b) 2 of the 3 pp goals by LA coming on 5-on-3's

?

penalties, and bad ones.

I still dont know why was everyone talking about St. Jacques, did he do something?

Boy do I hate pre-season. Its like getting worked over for nothing. Lets get the regular season going ASAP.I agree. It's a rollercoaster of extremes. A win means that you're contenders and a loss is an omen of a long season ahead. How the imagination runs wild when there's no TV. I always feel teased this time of year. Just a little over a week more to put up with.

Just got back from the game. It was all Ducks for almost the first 40 minutes. Then a few trips to the box and the tide turned. Both teams got 3pp goals each. But it went to a shoot out 6 shooters for both teams and the Kings won but close non the less.

I still dont know why was everyone talking about St. Jacques, did he do something?

Bad penalties and stupid decisions with the puck.

he is an AHLer.

how did you get him though? UFA? trade?
and why isnt his spot open for drats (max kondratiev)?
now ive never seen st. jacques play but from what i hear drats cant be much worse than him, besides that i really liked him with the rangers and it kinda hurt when we traded him for sykora , especially considering his age.
or could it be that kondratiev choosed to play in russia?

St. Jacques was acquired in a trade with Carolina after the lockout...for Craig Adams who the Ducks had just signed as a UFA.

Kondratiev wanted a one-way contract or he was going back to Russia, so he is in Russia.

The final d-man spot is Shane O'Brien's to lose now.

St. Jacques was acquired in a trade with Carolina after the lockout...for Craig Adams who the Ducks had just signed as a UFA.

Kondratiev wanted a one-way contract or he was going back to Russia, so he is in Russia.

The final d-man spot is Shane O'Brien's to lose now.

I didn't think anyone could look bad playing with Nieds and Pronger. I guess I was proven wrong. Kondrats is an idiot. Pardon my french. Anaheim still owns his rights and Burke will never give him a one-way contract. O'brien has gotten stronger and I'm sure he's going to get some more games in before the final decision will be made.

For all the "Jiggy sucks in shootouts" people, we didn't lose because Jiggy gave up 2 goals on 6 shots, we lost because we scored 1 goal on 6 shots. Seriously, he has to be near perfect to win with our shooters in the SO. They really need to drill SO's a lot more or something, because they should be scoring much more than they did last year and this preseason.
Thank you.

"Duh, Jiggy suxorz in SO, he didn't stops ever shot!!1!!"

Idiots. How come no one ever gets mad at Teemu for not scoring? I knew the thing was over as soon as I heard Chistov's name - he had no one to pass to.

Thank you.

"Duh, Jiggy suxorz in SO, he didn't stops ever shot!!1!!"

Idiots. How come no one ever gets mad at Teemu for not scoring? I knew the thing was over as soon as I heard Chistov's name - he had no one to pass to.

Sure he did, he just happened to be playing net for LA.

For all the "Jiggy sucks in shootouts" people, we didn't lose because Jiggy gave up 2 goals on 6 shots, we lost because we scored 1 goal on 6 shots. Seriously, he has to be near perfect to win with our shooters in the SO. They really need to drill SO's a lot more or something, because they should be scoring much more than they did last year and this preseason.

Chris Pronger wasn't exactly the best idea for the shootout... just sayin'