Comments on: Dean Lombardi: Gambling Big On Justin Williams

By: Rakeback

Rakeback — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:55:09 +0000

I was looking forward to an interview with Lombardi. I am really happy to see this one. Thanks for the post.

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By: Gann Matsuda

Gann Matsuda — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:53:49 +0000

Thanks for the kind words, Matt!

By: Matt Reitz

Matt Reitz — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:50:49 +0000

There’s no doubt that the trade last year at the deadline was a gamble… but after I’ve had a few months to digest it, I’m not nearly as pissed as I was when it happened.

In fact, it shouldnt be much of a surprise. Not only is Williams exactly the kind of player that Lombardi ACTIVELY seeks, but O’Sullivan is the kind of guy that he’s purge. He always talks about character guys with leadership qualities… and even critics of the trade have to admit that Williams has about 809723x the leadership qualities of Sully.

The title of the article is absolutely perfect though: “Gambling Big on Justin Williams.” If he cant stay healthy for an entire season (or worse, doesnt fit on the #1 line), then I’m not sure how successful the Kings will be. If this a make or break year for the GM, he’s going to need everyone to progress as planned.

All that being said… it would be nice to have the 2nd round pick this weekend, wouldnt it? :-)

Great job Gann….

By: CUP4LA

CUP4LA — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:01:31 +0000

I think you’re going overboard there with teh astronomical odds comment. The chances of Ivanans scoring 30 goals would be more in line with that statement.

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By: AzKing

AzKing — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:51:12 +0000

Uh, let’s see. Lombardi is comparing Williams to a guy coming off an 80 point season? Why not just compare him to Gretzky? If you are just going to pull things out of the air, go big! Nice article Gann. You can just sense Lombardi is starting to see the heat from his stupid moves on the NHL level and giving up O’Sullivan + 2nd rounder for a guy who is “smart, witty and cute,” is just a classic overpayment. Better hope this isn’t Alyn McCauley Part Deux.

By: S2

S2 — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:44:55 +0000

Quite a gamble on a player who hasn’t been productive for years. He’ appears to be 27 going on 37. Perhaps he’s the team’s most expensive cheerleader? Hopefully he can stay healthy and return to his remote form.

By: htxt

htxt — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:47:00 +0000

I think it’s interesting that Williams wasn’t considered a great skater when he was drafted, because that’s one of his strengths now.

I think Lombardi focuses on a lot of the intangibles that go into players and the team. Even his focus on revamping the entire scouting and minor league development program follows along those lines. I think it’s difficult for fans to quantify the impact of those intangibles, and that leads to a lot of frustration on their part.

It’s still a gamble with Williams, though. I think if he stays healthy he’ll be a very good player for the Kings. Hopefully a fresh start will also break the string of freak injuries he’s suffered the last few years.