Statue4Deano
Super Star
All the rioting is really going to attract the available top UFAs with families to L.A. Most probably can’t wait to sign a big, LTC.
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symbology
TEAM LGK
Um, he mentioned the rioters. There are protesters and there are rioters. The rioters need to go and if you think that the destruction of a city will attract UFA's, I just.... well I do not agree.
Statue4Deano
Super Star
Vancouver, Philadelphia and DC surely won’t be signing any UFAs any time soon…
symbology
TEAM LGK
I know these riots are spreading. I did not say it would detract from signing UFA's, I just do not see it helping to attract them. I was responding to someone that was of the opinion that it might help attract the "immigrant" UFA's. That was my point.
Anyway, this thread is getting derailed quickly...... Lets get back on topic.
Statue4Deano
Super Star
If a player doesn’t want to live in a big city they can always sign in Winnipeg.
I can’t believe I’m about to praise Gary Bettman but his comments, in this clip, about the tax advantages some teams have can also be applied to the challenges of living in the 2nd biggest city in the US. If the pros outweigh the cons there’s a fit. That’s true of any job offer.
symbology
TEAM LGK
That is true, and that is a good clip.
Kings players generally live in the South Bay / Manhattan Beach area. That is FAR FAR different from the area around downtown LA, "The City".
What party?
Taxi Squad
don't make me do it...too late.
Los Angeles, all of it is for everyone. I hope one day our new free agents, smile when they take the ride atop a open aired bus with the cup in their arms, smiling at our city, that has become their new home.
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Los Angeles, all of it is for everyone. I hope one day our new free agents, smile when they take the ride atop a open aired bus with the cup in their arms, smiling at our city, that has become their new home.
=)
Statue4Deano
Super Star
It Is Reportedly ‘Inevitable’ That The Rangers Will Move K'Andre Miller This Offseason
Speculation regarding K’Andre Miller’s future with the New York Rangers continues to pick up steam.
I hope Holland calls on Miller. He would be a very interesting option for the 2nd pairing.
VCRW
Classic player
I think Mikey and Gavi would be a better second pair. Find that LD1, Mr. Holland!
It Is Reportedly ‘Inevitable’ That The Rangers Will Move K'Andre Miller This Offseason
Speculation regarding K’Andre Miller’s future with the New York Rangers continues to pick up steam.sports.yahoo.com
I hope Holland calls on Miller. He would be a very interesting option for the 2nd pairing.
symbology
TEAM LGK
I am not sure if I oppose this. Have not watched him a lot lately, but I seem to recall he is not the greatest in his own end. He has a good stick at breaking up plays, and has size and speed. Could do worse I guess.It Is Reportedly ‘Inevitable’ That The Rangers Will Move K'Andre Miller This Offseason
Speculation regarding K’Andre Miller’s future with the New York Rangers continues to pick up steam.
I hope Holland calls on Miller. He would be a very interesting option for the 2nd pairing.
santiclaws
I was in the pool!!
He's especially interesting in his own zone. No thanks.It Is Reportedly ‘Inevitable’ That The Rangers Will Move K'Andre Miller This Offseason
Speculation regarding K’Andre Miller’s future with the New York Rangers continues to pick up steam.
I hope Holland calls on Miller. He would be a very interesting option for the 2nd pairing.
Bollocks
Top Forward
What about Miller - Gavi? Too expensive? And should the Kings give up on Spence?
VCRW
Classic player
Miller isn’t really all that good at playing defense. Mikey and Gavi were one of the league’s best defensive pairs before DD returned.
Yes, please. Give up on Spence. His progress reversed this past season.
Statue4Deano
Super Star
Take a look at Florida’s blue line. They have a wide variety of skills, sizes and types. The Kings under Blake had a very rigid framework for d-men. Maybe there’s some room for a player with a particular set of skills that the rest of the rearguard lacks.
Birdman
TEAM LGK
The most important thing they do is murder people on the halfwall in the offensive zone, and in the corners and in front of the net in the defensive zone.
They are also over 6’ and weigh close to 200 Lbs, minimum
Statue4Deano
Super Star
K’Andre Miller is 6’ 5” 210 and has a single season high of 162 hits (22-23).
For reference Gavrikov was credited with 50 hits this season.
AngelEyes
3rd Line Winger
Where to find such a player? The LD1 store in Manhatten Beach?
Perhaps his progress will reverse again?
As to Miller . . . I'm not sure I cared much for the Blueshirts' style of play. It put a lot of pressure on the d-men in the neutral zone and their own end. The talent is still there, and a more structured system could restore his play . . . maybe . . . .
symbology
TEAM LGK
The $800,000 man
VCRW
Classic player
LD1 has been the biggest hole on the team for quite a while now. Blake ignored it. Hope Holland has some answers. A first pairing of Mikey and Drew aren’t leading this team to a Cup.Where to find such a player? The LD1 store in Manhatten Beach?
Perhaps his progress will reverse again?
As to Miller . . . I'm not sure I cared much for the Blueshirts' style of play. It put a lot of pressure on the d-men in the neutral zone and their own end. The talent is still there, and a more structured system could restore his play . . . maybe . . . .
Spence is too small. He has neither the talent nor the toughness to overcome that reality.
Miller is only 25 and a RFA. Perhaps he could be re-educated… but his game was heading in the wrong direction this past season. His point totals have steadily declined for the last 2 seasons, as has his +/-. On the other hand, he is 6’ 5” and 210 lbs.
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