Jason Lewis: Game No. 1 Game Day Blog: Los Angeles Kings @ Minnesota Wild

Very nice preview to tonights game. Ready to get the puck dropped.

frattin was a favorite of mine. He'll be well received in LA. Not a star or anything but does a bit of everything. Frattin can throw his weight around.

Thanks Jason! This is a great help to know what to watch for in the game. I especially like the reminder of Dustin Brown and Pominville's history.

According to Russo it looks like Dumba will be scratched in favor of Clayton Stoner.

How is Martinez in over Muzzin who had a great camp. Everyone had nothing but great things to say about him. Wonder if this is a showcasing move. So they can build some potential interest in Martinez in the market. I dont see how Carbomb can take Cliffords spot. Id like to see Cliff play with Stoll and Lewis. But if King is a man on a mission. Leave him in the top 9.

Id love for Kopi to shoot more. Hes got a great shot. And Williams is a fairly creative player. Kings need to make sure to not take the Wild lightly. I dont think theyre gonna make the playoffs. But never take a team with the players they have and underestimate them.

Good write up. Like that you already got it into a saved type format. Looking forward to the rest of the season.

How is Martinez in over Muzzin who had a great camp. Everyone had nothing but great things to say about him. Wonder if this is a showcasing move. So they can build some potential interest in Martinez in the market. I dont see how Carbomb can take Cliffords spot. Id like to see Cliff play with Stoll and Lewis. But if King is a man on a mission. Leave him in the top 9.

Id love for Kopi to shoot more. Hes got a great shot. And Williams is a fairly creative player. Kings need to make sure to not take the Wild lightly. I dont think theyre gonna make the playoffs. But never take a team with the players they have and underestimate them.

Good write up. Like that you already got it into a saved type format. Looking forward to the rest of the season.
- poisondhearts37

I think you are going to see a lot of Muzzin/Martinez swapping. Wouldn't be surprised if Muzzin gets the nod tomorrow night unless Martinez has an unreal game. Play the hot hand. Martinez also had a stellar camp and Sutter admitted to not giving Marty enough of a chance last year.

I think you are going to see a lot of Muzzin/Martinez swapping. Wouldn't be surprised if Muzzin gets the nod tomorrow night unless Martinez has an unreal game. Play the hot hand. Martinez also had a stellar camp and Sutter admitted to not giving Marty enough of a chance last year.
- Jason_Lewis

Well. In fairness to Sutter, you cant give the kid much of a chance when he lost lots of his confidence after getting his head smashed and having surgery. I have always liked Martinez. But Muzzin is going to be a better offensive Mitchell

Very true. That injury really put a dent in Marty's confidence and comfort last season.

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Might as well start the subliminal messages.

It appears Jake Muzzin will get the start tonight in place of Alec Martinez on the third pairing.

According to Russo it looks like Dumba will be scratched in favor of Clayton Stoner.
- Jason_Lewis

Dumba came out in theyre intros. Which is good for us. Hopefully we take advantage of him being out there.

Greene cant just leave Cooke free to roam.

Rough first period defensively for the Kings no doubt.

Dumba came out in theyre intros. Which is good for us. Hopefully we take advantage of him being out there.
- poisondhearts37

Dumba is not in the lineup. He came out for intros, as did Nate Prosser and Mike Rupp who are not starting.