Thread: Anthony's Arena Analysis : Questions to LGK (Championship Banners/Bragging Rights

Originally Posted by AntKing87

With the Kings winning the Stanley Cup this year, How many Banners will be raised at Staples Center on Opening Night?? Are we getting JUST
The Stanley Cup Champion Banner or will the Western Conference Championship Banner be raised along with it? I wonder because the Lakers have 17 Championship banners but none of their many Conference Championship Banners are raised anywhere in the building. Anyone have a good idea or know how it works for the NHL?

I think it "works for the NHL" however each team wants it to work. My GUESS is that we'll get WCF and SCC banners. If the Kings get a few more then maybe the preliminary banners start coming down. Who knows?

Originally Posted by AntKing87

Over the years I've seen the Duck, Red Wings, and BlackHawk fans braggingly bring up their Cup wins when interacting with Kings fans during
games at Staples Center. It's as if winning the cup changes the Fans and the way they carry themselves at games and Arena's all over the Nation.
My question is, Do you think Kings fans will be more aggressive and charismatic towards opposing team fans In and Outside of Staples Center this season and here on out? Or will we remain a humble, clean cut, non-obnoxious fanbase?

Speaking only for myself, I tend not to get into this sort of nonsense with opposing fans. I'm just happy that no one will be able to lord their Cup wins over us anymore. Although I suppose teams like MTL can always play the "we've got a million of them and you've only got one" card.

Originally Posted by AntKing87

After years and years of thirsting for the Cup and Winning it, Where are your expectations and wants for the Next season of L.A Kings Hockey (Whenever it happens)??? Some I've talked to say they're set for life, all they wanted to do was see the Kings win at least ONE and now their satisfied. As a fan where do you place your expectations and desires in the next few seasons? Are you set, or wanting more?

Ask my wife how she felt after the Red Sox finally broke through in 2004. Hell yes, I want more! Do I expect a run of 5 in a row or something like that? That would be nice, but I'm not unrealistic. As far as next year specifically, like everyone else, I'd like to see the scoring pick up and more consistency throughout the year. Avoiding injuries again would be nice too.

I want to make Canuck fans cry.

1) Keep it short and sweet. Raise one banner only. Nothing else needs to be said.

2) No need to talk any trash at all. If any comes our way, just keep quiet and point to the newly-raised banner.

3) Waited a long time for the first one. If they win it again, you bet I'll be overjoyed! But if it doesn't happen, Kings fans will always have 2012. That said, given how this team came together (and was kept together) and its relative youth, it would not surprise me if they won it again at some point during the next three seasons.

Originally Posted by AntKing87

Hey Calo! I thought you'd be nuts over this guy^ and his poncho. You're slipping buddy.

Originally Posted by daxx

Hey Calo! I thought you'd be nuts over this guy^ and his poncho. You're slipping buddy.

Calo's is way better.

Traditionally, teams hang division, conference and cup champ banners. I like this...this is how it should be.

Regarding question #3 - I want to be the FIRST team in Southern California to win the Stanley Cup a SECOND time!

#3 - Well we have the exact same team on the ice as those who were on when the Cup was won. So I expect them to finish first in their division and at least 2nd in the conference. I am mostly worried about those who have been question marks all last season until the deadline if they can continue playing like that or will they go back to how they were. I am not sure they will win the Cup again as winning back to back is extremely hard, but depending on health I think it is possible and semi expect it.

If Richards and Carter can play like they did in the post season and like they did in Philly and if Brown continues where he left off, the Kings will be even more deadly. I expect Carter/Richards to have at least in the 60pts total which I think is very fair when they can be in the 70+.

I really want to see Kopitar compete for the league pt leader or at least break the 100 mark but I still feel without an elite sniper on his wing, he won't hit that mark. Not really complaining per say because he still rocks and we have 2 kick butt top lines, but just saying I want to see him take it even further but he just needs that winger. Maybe Toffoli when he comes up. Maybe getting someone like Heatley when he hits the market. I dunno. Either way the team is amazing and hopefully it continues.

Originally Posted by mitchrock

Calo's is way better.

The BK poncho is better in the sense that its ****ING AWESOME!!! But it still doesn't change the fact that Calo is slipping in his obsession with all things hockey+Mexico.

jsut sayin