Stamkos interview

[Son of Earl]

Inside the Kings Thank your Don and Rich

[FroFan]

From the quotes, it sounds like Stamkos has some of the character/personality traits that DL likes. If the Kings have the opportunity to select him, it'll definitely be interesting to see what Lombardi does.

[Son of Earl]

after reading part one he does seem like a Deano type of guy.

Even with don's comment of feeling like you're talking to a 35 year old, wouldn't dean still throw him down in Manchester to 'build character' for a year?

[schaggydog]

Originally Posted by Crusader Knight

Even with don's comment of feeling like you're talking to a 35 year old, wouldn't dean still throw him down in Manchester to 'build character' for a year?

It all depends on how he responds and performs in camp. Kopitar didn't need it, and I have a feeling Stamkos won't either.

[Averyoverott]

NO he won't be sent down to Manchester. The guys who are good enough, will most likely never see time in the minors..... Kane, Toews, Gagner etc.

Stamkos will jump right in

[Die Radio Die]

Originally Posted by Crusader Knight

Even with don's comment of feeling like you're talking to a 35 year old, wouldn't dean still throw him down in Manchester to 'build character' for a year?

Stamkos isn't eligible to play in Manchester/AHL for another 2 years. So he either stays in Sarnia next season or he plays on a NHL roster.

[Son of Earl]

Deano might do it for contract reasons. But i think he will be in the line up if we draft him.

Originally Posted by Die Radio Die

Stamkos isn't eligible to play in Manchester/AHL for another 2 years. So he either stays in Sarnia next season or he plays on a NHL roster.

Well NHL it is then. my comment was based off dean saying at breakfast that you have these guys who since they've been 14 have been told how good they are and no one ever criticizes them. I figured that was essentially targeted at stamkos aka "the next one" who's been likely number 1 draftee forever now. But I couldn't see him keep a guy like this back in the jrs either

[Dominic Lavoie]

It should be noted that Pieterangelo leads all OHL defensemen in playoff points and is tied for the league lead in scoring overall. 3g-3a, 6pts in 3 games. Yes he is ahead of Stamkos (5g-0a, 5pts in 3 games)

Doughty has 2 goals and no assists in 2 games. I continue to believe he is tired after playing a lot of hockey the last 12 months.

[Dominic Lavoie]

Originally Posted by Crusader Knight

Even with don's comment of feeling like you're talking to a 35 year old, wouldn't dean still throw him down in Manchester to 'build character' for a year?

He will build character centering the Second Line.

Brown - Kopitar - O'Sullivan
Frolov - Stamkos - Cammalleri
Moulson - Handzus - Purcell
Ivanans - Boyle - Ellis

[rajuabju]

Originally Posted by Dominic Lavoie

He will build character centering the Second Line.

Brown - Kopitar - O'Sullivan
Frolov - Stamkos - Cammalleri
Moulson - Handzus - Purcell
Ivanans - Boyle - Ellis

That's a lineup I can absolutely come to like.

But next year, our third line will more likely include Scott Thornton and Army.

[Son of Earl]

part 2 is up

[Die Radio Die]

Originally Posted by Son of Earl

part 2 is up

Question: Have you talked with any of the Kings’ scouts this season?

Stamkos: After the first playoff game in Windsor I actually had the opportunity to speak with Mr. (Michael) Futa (Director of Amateur scouting) and I believe Mr. Lombardi was there with him – I think he was there with him, I can’t be 100% sure. I talked to both of them after the game and they just kind of asked how I thought I played and just told me to keep my play up. We’ll see come draft day and the lottery how things play out.

But I thought Lombardi was going to pick a defenseman?