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Kings Links – Shots; Penalties; Budaj Right as Reign; Strong is Beautiful

It’s finally game day! To the cage the Kings go. So we’ll be fairly light on links this morning in preparation for the big event up north.

LA Kings Insider

MISSED SHOTS? HIGH PERCENTAGE SHOOTERS WEIGH IN Sutter, Martinez and Pearson share their thoughts on why the Kings can’t seem to hit the net.

REIGN: BUDAJ RIGHT FIT FOR TOUGH TIME The long-time NHL veteran has been great for the development of young players while Patrik Bartosak heals from his injury.

OC Register

Kings taking too many penalties for Sutter’s liking Suffice it to say the Albertan farmer is not pleased that the Kings take the most penalties in the league.

In Other News

Along the Boards

Claude Julien raises eyebrows with David Pastrnak slight The second-year player has had some defensive struggles but should still be important to their offense.

Grantland

NHL Coaching Hot Seat Temperature Check Todd Richards was the first coach to go. Who could be next?

SportsNet

Dangle: Is a hot dog a sandwich? Steve Dangle asked this all-important question during the NHL Media Tour over the summer.

Fear the Fin

Sharks vs. Kings Preview: Banged up San Jose hosts Los Angeles Our northern rival has a few injuries. (And a goaltender wearing the wrong jersey.)

Women’s Hockey

Stanley Cup of Chowder

Watch Hilary Knight in her new “Strong is Beautiful” GoPro video The best female hockey player on the planet (not retired) shares her thoughts on how muscles are beautiful.

Along the Boards

Return of the Ivies highlights women’s college hockey weekend A preview of Ivy League hockey that’s finally beginning this weekend.

Twitter

ICYMI, Katie Nolan tried out for the New York Riveters.

Talking Points