Quincey’s comfort level

Kyle Quincey, claimed off waivers by the Kings from Detroit yesterday, arrived in Los Angeles last night and spent the morning taking his physical away from the rink. He didn’t practice, so he won’t play tonight, but he will already have a certain comfort level when he arrives. Quincey is one of Patrick O’Sullivan’s closest friends, from their days playing junior hockey together in Mississauga of the OHL. Here’s what O’Sullivan had to say about having his friend come to town…

Question: I understand you’re already pretty familiar with Kyle…

O’SULLIVAN: “I played with him for three years in junior. We trained together in the summer in Toronto. We live about 20 minutes apart. He’s one of my best friends. Me, him and (Daniel) Carcillo, who plays in Phoenix, those two guys are probably my best friends outside of this team. He’s a good guy. I was real happy for him, really happy that he was coming here and that we’re going to get to play together again. He’s a really good player. He plays hard and he sticks up for his teammates. That’s a great pick-up for our team. He’s going to help our team.”

Question: Style of play?

O’SULLIVAN: “He keeps it pretty simple. In junior, he was more offensive, but guys obviously have to adjust, depending on what level you play at. He makes a good first pass and he’s a good pick-up, I think. It’s good for our team. It’s unfortunate for Jack, it’s too bad, but that’s a good guy, and even when Jack comes back, I think Quincey will be able to add a lot to our lineup.”

Question: It seemed like he just got caught in a numbers game on that Detroit roster…

O’SULLIVAN: “In Detroit, it’s so hard to get in there. A guy like Chelios is not going away any time soon. He would probably play on any other team but Detroit, so I’m happy for him. I know it’s been tough for him so far, not really getting a chance in Detroit, so hopefully here he can take advantage of his opportunity. He’s a good player and, more importantly, he’s a good teammate.”

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