KINGS VS. PHOENIX.When: 7:30 p.m., Forum TV/Radio: No TV; XTRA-AM (690). Kings (12-19-4) update: The Kings have 12 losses in their past 16 games and are winless in their past seven, prompting coach Larry Robinson For U.S. basketball player, see Larry Robinson (basketball). Larry Clark Robinson (born June 2 1951, in Winchester, Ontario, Canada) was a star player and a coach in the National Hockey League. He is currently an assistant coach of the New Jersey Devils. to say someone must step forward and lead. ``They're lifeless,'' he said. ``It seems nobody will take the bull by the horns Verb 1. take the bull by the horns - face a difficulty and grapple with it without avoiding it confront, face - oppose, as in hostility or a competition; "You must confront your opponent"; "Jackson faced Smith in the boxing ring"; "The two enemies finally and lead.'' Then added, ``(The responsibility) falls on all of our veteran players. To their credit, maybe they are giving leadership and maybe we aren't good enough. Maybe our leaders have given all they've got.'' In an unrelated move, the Kings sent forward Brent Grieve to their minor-league affiliate in Phoenix. Coyotes (15-16-4) update: They were routed by the Kings 4-1 on Dec. 3 at America West Arena, but they've snapped out of their early malaise to jump back into the thick of the Western Conference playoff race. Left wing Keith Tkachuk Keith Matthew Tkachuk (born March 28 1972, in Melrose, Massachusetts) is an American professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League. He is currently playing left winger for the St. Louis Blues. and right wing Mike Gartner Michael Alfred Gartner (born October 29, 1959 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) is a former Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Washington Capitals, Minnesota North Stars, New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs and are the leading goal scorers. |
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