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Madness20721
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I don't have much faith in this roster even reaching the playoffs.
There are a lot of X factors in the way of players (will Byfield be able to further elevate his game at center, will Turcotte/Clarke/Thomas be able to find their foot, make an impact and complete the season at the NHL level), how well will their unseasoned Coach do, can they find/establish solid on ice leadership, and the biggest X factor - how much have the teams in the Pacific/Central improved.
I see they sneaking into the playoffs and being another 1st round exit ultimately due to weak coaching and leadership.
dannybuoy1
Cause Mitchrock said so
LOL, just watch last year and remove the PLD spots.
I cannot believe this is our roster...
I cannot believe this is our roster...
symbology
TEAM LGK
On paper this team is lacking compared to last year. If the Kings play the same system that they have played the last few years I agree with those that say they do not make the playoffs. If they change up the system their chances will improve.
As others have said, some young players really need to make a significant impact this year for them to have a chance. That and Kopi and Doughty cannot show their age.
As others have said, some young players really need to make a significant impact this year for them to have a chance. That and Kopi and Doughty cannot show their age.
Statue4Deano
Super Star
It's time to sink of swim with the post-Kopitar/Doughty era. Kempe, Fiala and Byfield need to be the 3 best players on the team next season. Spence and Clarke need to show that someone will be ready to accept the torch whenever Doughty is ready to hand it off. My money is on Clarke having a breakout season.
ICE24
Top Forward
The Red Solo?
santiclaws
I was in the pool!!
No, the Stanley cup
Earl
Super Star
My only concern with Clarke is he got his ALOT in Ontario and a fair amount in his very short NHL career and with guys like Tom Wilson lining him up he better learn real fast to have his head on a swivel. I mean if Rempe caught him he might not get up.
Bollocks
Top Forward
That's what they will have to focus on, along with general fitness level and adding muscle.
That's the benefit of such a talented player. He can focus on those things primarily, in order to survive, all while already having the ability to make an impact, at least offensively. That's a luxury many other prospects don't have...
JC6388LAKings
Super Star
No, the Stanley cup
If I were the NHL's CEO, I'd sue the company making this cup for trademark infringement. I sure don't want the Stanley Cup naming rights to be associated with a plain, boring looking thermo-mug (which was made in 2016). And Stanley since 1913? Hmph, never heard of that one and the actual Stanley Cup predates that company by 20 years. Seems that company is trying to exploit the naming rights and muddle the history of the Cup in an annoyingly opportunistic manner.
Ask people what the Stanley Cup (if you know about hockey) is and they will be like, "The Stanley Cup? Isn't that a reusable tumbler?"
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JC6388LAKings
Super Star
No, because I don't care about such stuff and besides there are other brands out there that make better tumblers than Stanley.
Clif
Super Star
If I were the NHL's CEO, I'd sue the company making this cup for trademark infringement. I sure don't want the Stanley Cup naming rights to be associated with a plain, boring looking thermo-mug (which was made in 2016). And Stanley since 1913? Hmph, never heard of that one and the actual Stanley Cup predates that company by 20 years. Seems that company is trying to exploit the naming rights and muddle the history of the Cup in an annoyingly opportunistic manner.
Ask people what the Stanley Cup (if you know about hockey) is and they will be like, "The Stanley Cup? Isn't that a reusable tumbler?"
Rock solid case for the NHL.
Look on the bright side. It’s a good product a bunch of gen Z goofballs on Tik Tok are into. They didn’t know what the Stanley Cup was prior to the thermos, and if they know what it is now it’s only because of the thermos.
Remember, this is the NHL. There’s better marketing for Chuck E Cheese.
JC6388LAKings
Super Star
I'm sure Bettman wouldn't care at all because he's too busy filling in his own pockets rather than call for legal action on an unrelated company for trademark infringement disputes. Because, you know, he's Bettman. Now if the NHL's CLO (Chief Legal Officer) can do something about it...
