Rumors Run Amok – Does Anyone Want to be a King?

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Originally Posted by CarlaMuller

The last week or so while work has near buried me alive, my few respites had me read random threads to get my Kings’ fix. Other than who would be the next Kings’ coach, the biggest news seems to be who wants to be a King, who could stand being a King, does anyone want to be a King to today’s delusion, Kopitar, O’Sullivan and pick your favorite player cannot wait to get off the Kings’ island.

What is it about a being a fan that makes some so fanatical?

I am no longer as sold on Lombardi as I was earlier in his tenure. What I will acknowledge is the man is consistent. He has a plan. He is executing his plan. He will go down with the ship or be successful with his plan. Period.

What is my point?

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Carla Muller

Carla.hockeygal@att.net

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Brilliant!!

Is it just me, or does anyone else see the brilliant analogy between a chaotic M*A*S*H unit in the middle of a combat zone, and the LA Kings Hockey Club? (I know, I'm a dork)(Okay, it was my favorite TV show, and it did help pick up the show when they let Alda take a little more of the spotlight)

Anyway, just to carry it a little further, if I had to choose between two surgeons to perform life-saving surgery on me, and all things being equal, I would not choose the one that showed even a glimmer of unsuredness. If that's your job, and that's your plan, then there is nothing to fear, except fear itself. Right? Lombardi should have been beaming at the press conference, at the very least for a few minutes. After all, he did get his man.

I agree with your evaluation on the situation, but it is worrisome that O'Sullivan still hasn't been signed, only because the longer it takes, the more possibility for bruised egos. I think Lombardi may have shown too much of his hand early on, and it's complicating the negotiations.

I'm just hoping the Lombardi-led Kings don't jump the shark any time soon. I hate it when they cancel my favorite shows, you don't have anything to show for your investment.

Carla, your level minded thinking is what I love about your blogs! Even when you don't agree with things, you don't bash them, but analyze the situation and put things into perspective for others. That type of mentality is sorely missed on HB and I'm glad I'm still able to find it elsewhere. Keep up the great work!

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Originally Posted by Tweenerz

I'm just hoping the Lombardi-led Kings don't jump the shark any time soon. I hate it when they cancel my favorite shows, you don't have anything to show for your investment.

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I have to believe that the 'jump the shark' comment was an intended pun, and a good one at that!! Your analogy to favorite shows failing to reward your investment is equally apt to the Kings. It is just this delayed gratification that can test one's patience.... *sigh*

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Originally Posted by SoCalSharksGirl

Even when you don't agree with things, you don't bash them, but analyze the situation and put things into perspective for others.

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I am just such a loyal soul! I cannot bash or boo my team. It is just not in me. I will scream at them, but never boo them. Bashing the organization or the team somehow feels disrespectful. Critique yeah... bash... time to pick another team. :bangin: