CAMMALLERI IS ODD MAN OUT EARLY ON.Byline: Rich Hammond Rich Hammond Los Angeles Daily News sports writer. Instrumental in bringing the Los Angeles Kings hockey organization closer to the fans. He is the atypical "what a guy" to Kings fans everywhere. Rich Hammond on himself. Staff Writer EL SEGUNDO El Segundo (ĕl sēgŭn`dō), industrial city (1990 pop. 15,223), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1917. Its products include navigation and computer systems, aircraft parts, office machines, telephone apparatus, and - This was supposed to be Michael Cammalleri's season, his chance to break out. But so far, Cammalleri has watched more games than he has played for the Kings. A healthy scratch for two of the Kings' three games, Cammalleri appeared visibly frustrated when the topic was brought up Monday. It didn't seem to mean much that coach Andy Murray has explained Cammalleri's absence by saying that it's more of a matchup issue than a dissatisfaction with Cammalleri's play. Asked if Murray had explained the situation well, Cammalleri said, ``I don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. . Next question.'' Cammalleri calmly and politely spoke about his situation. Murray said Cammalleri didn't play Thursday because the coach wanted a more physical lineup. Murray said Cammalleri didn't play Sunday because the Kings thought it would be better to dress seven defensemen. Murray wouldn't tip his hand about tonight's game, other than to say that he was again considering playing seven defensemen. Murray explained that Cammalleri sat in part because he is not a strong penalty killer penalty killer n. In ice hockey, any of the players other than the goalie who attempt to prevent the opposition from scoring on a power play. penalty killing adj. & n. , but the Kings have had to kill only 10 power plays in the past two games combined, compared to 12 in the first game. --Still switching: Jason LaBarbera Jason LaBarbera (born January 18, 1980 in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada) is a professional ice hockey player who currently plays goalie for the National Hockey League's Los Angeles Kings. He was drafted by the New York Rangers in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. will start in goal tonight against Edmonton as the Kings continue to alternate goaltenders. Mathieu Garon Mathieu Garon (born January 9, 1978 in Chandler, Quebec) is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender with the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League. He was drafted 44th by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft. stopped 24 of 25 shots Sunday against Minnesota. ``It looked like the thing to do,'' Murray said of switching to LaBarbera, who made 27 saves in a 3-2 victory Thursday. ``We reserve the right to change at any time.'' Murray said he would wait until Wednesday to name a starter for Thursday's game. --Injury report: Jeff Cowan Jeff Cowan (born September 27, 1976 in Scarborough, Ontario) is a left winger currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL. On March 6th, 2007, in a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, a bra was thrown on the ice after his 2nd goal of the evening, his 2nd (groin) likely won't return until Sunday at the earliest. Richard Petiot (ribs) is close to returning, which likely will mean a ticket to Manchester because, although Murray said he has been impressed by Petiot's practice play, there isn't room on the roster for him. Rich Hammond, (818) 713-3611 rich.hammond(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): box Box: KINGS vs. EDMONTON |
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