Hey there mix drinkers and welcome to a new mix. Sorry that there was not a mix yesterday, but I was so depressed in how poorly the Kings played that I took the day off to think about how to react to so a poor performance. The Kings were outplayed and outcoached on Saturday, as the one young fast center we had in the lineup seemed to be the only one who's line was doing anything. Meanwhile in the press box sat another fast young center name Lokti, that TM decided needed a break to think about how to shore up his game. Hopefully now that Lokti is headed back to Manchester he can figure out how to score 2 goals a game and go from being a even player to a plus player, as that is the only way he could possibly get better. The kid was solid for the Kings and actually brought out some of the talent hidden away in Brownie. TM has a defensive system, and I like being defensively responsible, but if you don't score you ain't gonna win in this league. The Kings have great defense men, and I would argue that their 6 d-men rank in the top 5 in the league. The Kings also have something they have lacked forever it seems, a great goaltender, not too mention a very solid back-up. Now is the time for the organization to put some guys on the ice that can light the lamp. As I told someone yesterday, We have built the house now let's decorate it. I know that it won't be easy for some fans too possibly see a favorite player of theirs go, but in the end if it helps the Kings I am all for it. In reality the one player being mentioned most that the Kings would probably ship out just happens to be my favorite Simmonds. I will hate to see Simmonds go, but if it helps this team become a better all around team, than I will deal with it. All in all DL has a week to try to make this team a team that will be able to compete with the best teams out there. If he decides to stay the course I would venture to say this will be a playoff team, but not much more. I do not pretend to have the answer to help make this a cup team, but ultimately DL has to grow a pair and try something whether it works or not.
Thanks The Kool-Aid Mixer
The first two periods of the Kings/Isles game was all I was able to see. Those two periods were tough to watch as the boys just looked worn out. I also remember hearing Bob Miller say it looked as if the Kings were waiting for someone else on the team to do something. Not an effective way to score goals.
ReplyDeleteAs for the trade deadline approaching; I'm wondering if the Kings will do anything. That trade the Avalanche did was shocking but what the team felt what it needed to do stay competitive. Kings do need something to spark this team for the push to get through March with wins.
Like the Mixer said, we all have our favorite players and would hate to see any of them go, but it moving that favorite gets the Kings deep into the playoffs then I'm all for it.
The Mixer wants the Kings to decorate like they will be on an episode of Cribs. Come on DL!! Make it happen!!
GO KINGS!!