Future

With the Draft coming up, I've been thinking about hockey again. The bitter Finals disappointment and consequent depression was hard to get over. But it's time to look forward.

Giggy re-signed, which means the Kings aren't getting him (thank God!). Kings will have to get a goalie somewhere. I am hoping LaBarbera gets another shot, maybe as the backup. He had a huge year in the AHL. But I hope that Garon is gone, and Cloutier is a buyout or demotion to Manchester.

Looking forward to Brian Boyle, Jack Johnson and another year of Kopitar. Hopefully, Brown, Camalleri, and Frolov take the next step in development. But it will probably be another long year.

Roenick probably retires. That's a good thing. I wish he could have netted his 500 goals, but JR just doesn't seen to have it anymore. He loves the game. But retirement should have happened last year. I tried watching the Coyotes last year, but the Kings are enough bottom feeding watching.

Sens have some work to do. Comrie and Preissing are on the way out. Kelly, McAmmond, Emery and Schubert need new contracts. Might be some trades to make cap room. Gerber, Corvo and Schaefer are rumored to be shopped. With the 29th pick, I'm not expecting too much draft wise. Beside, Ottawa's gems have come in the 4th round or later.