Thread: I know it is not time to panic.....

Originally Posted by santiclaws

The only coach in the NHL who coached during the last 48-game season is Darryl Sutter. His team that season, the Blackhawks, had an 11-game winless streak during the regular season. They reached the Conference Finals.

I really like this...

Thought this tidbit was interesting from Elliotte Friedman's weekly 30 thoughts column:

12. One opposing coach on the Kings: "Still the best team we've played. And the best pace, too." Already five points out, though.

Here is the link to the rest of it 30 Thoughts: Devils out to prove last year no fluke | Hockey | CBC Sports

Kings aren't playing that bad. Also have to keep in mind that EVERY team is gunning for them now. They get the best effort from every one. They will have a nice hot streak I still think soon. Signs of life are there...

Originally Posted by USCKingsFan31

So again, I'm confused.

I'm "complacent" because I believe that it isn't time to panic, for reasons I've illustrated pretty clearly?

I'm "complacent" because I believe that this professional sport that I choose to follow for fun and enjoyment should be something that I am generally positive about instead of negative and angry about because I have enough to be stressed out about in my own life?

I'm "complacent" because I believe that our team is trying and that the other team is trying, and that the other team is winning because they are getting some bounces and executing on scoring chances better? I should actually believe that all the Kings have to do is "turn it on" to win, and that they are making a conscious decision not to "turn it on"?

You act as if fan complacency has ANYTHING to do with the product on the ice. As if me sitting here watching the game on my TV tonight being "complacent" with a loss or REALLY FOCUSED ON WINNING is going to have any effect on the outcome of the game.

Trust me, if I could change the outcome of the game in our favor by doing some kind of ritualistic dance or something, I would do so gladly and even post it online for the world to laugh at and mock. But if being "complacent" means accepting that I have no control over wins and losses and just rooting hard for wins and hoping for the best for my team while understanding I don't actually have any affect, you win, I'm complacent. I guess raging on a message board is a less complacent and more productive alternative?

Sigh.

I refuse to discuss this anymore. You're right, I'm wrong. Don't take anything I say personally. I'm not quoting you. You quoted me first. I'm not arguing with you.

Cease and desist.

I am. Once again, you're right! OK OK OK I see your point, I'm finished.

Originally Posted by C. Marshall

I'll pretend I didn't see this...

It seems to me that as though complacency runs rampant around here.

I'm no n00b, look at the join date

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com·pla·cen·cy
1. A feeling of contentment or self-satisfaction, especially when coupled with an unawareness of danger, trouble, or controversy.

I do not think it is a matter of complacency, with the team. Quick has not been very good. They have had 2 games go terribly against them. Have they lacked full 60 minute efforts, sure. But that is not complacency.
They played very good yesterday. Quick should have made that stop. The transition game is what is lacking terribly. Additionally, they have given up quite a few junk goals. Something 2 stay at home d-men would really help in. Not only in locking up guys, but clearing the space in front of Quick. The rebounds being given up are awful, and allowing for half empty netters. Couple big guys that can stay there to block that half open net sure sounds good to me.

I think a lot of people, who have been here longer than 2 years, know this and are not panicking.

Originally Posted by C. Marshall

I'm not quoting you. You quoted me first. I'm not arguing with you.

Sorry, I didn't mean to be arguing with you either. Also didn't mean for my original response to be calling your fan-ship into question or anything, if that's how it was read. Glad you see my point now, that was all I was trying to get across... I certainly don't think it is a "right" or "wrong" situation!

Originally Posted by USCKingsFan31

Trust me, if I could change the outcome of the game in our favor by doing some kind of ritualistic dance or something, I would do so gladly and even post it online for the world to laugh at and mock.

You can and you should.

Originally Posted by gescom

my favorite will always be when other teams have games in hand and auto-assumption renders those games as wins.

I'm doing the same right now with the games we have in hand to see if that puts us in the playoffs.

Originally Posted by juliochango

I do not think it is a matter of complacency, with the team. Quick has not been very good. They have had 2 games go terribly against them. Have they lacked full 60 minute efforts, sure. But that is not complacency.
They played very good yesterday.

I think a lot of people, who have been here longer than 2 years, know this and are not panicking.

Yesterday was the first time they looked like they did last spring for big stretches of the game.

I'm not going to panic. Lombardi can't reshape this roster instantaneously, so it is what it is. The solution is going to have to come out of that locker room, just like it did last spring.

They are playing like the team that barely made it in as an 8th seed last year. They are slowly starting to play better and with a greater sense of urgency. Hopefully they will wake up from the Stanley Cup hangover soon.