Ben Shelley: Kings fall short against Rangers for third loss in a row

Happy Thanksgiving, Ben.

Todd is on thin ice. He didn't arrange the roster, but he needs to make it work. And we've seen it can work. We're more than 25% into the season and the only thing remarkable is the inconsistency in gameplay. I'd give him through December to save his job. I'd like to see a replacement who's willing to play young players...or more specifically, move Kaliyev up the line-up.

Unfortunately, I can't see Blake firing him mid season, especially when the team is above .500 and played better in the 2nd half last season. I think that he'll give him the whole season and consider firing him afterward only if the team misses the playoffs or has a poor showing in the playoffs (and maybe not even then if excuses can be made).

I know moore has been producing of late. But I'd like to see Fiala with Danault. Keep Gabe on that top line. They need a tough rugged dman on the back end. I was hoping Zadorov was gonna become a free agent or be signed by LA. I dont recall if he made it to free agency. I hope they built up some stock in Walker to move him. Its probably a mid December or early Jan move. Or when ever the world junior end. After that they need to make a decision with Clarke. They seem hell bent on keeping him in LA.