of fans, but it should help to open up tickets for the Kings games, as
most people around here would rather see the Lakers/Clippers.
Advantage - me.
Just after talking about the Kings incredible start, they lost two
games. I'm fine with further jinxing the team, since they are on
another streak, but this time with 4-wins. When was the last time a
Kings' player led the league in scoring? Gretzky? Kopitar is the
hottest player in the league right now. It's definitely a stuation
where a lot of things have come together. Key free agent signings,
core draft picks, and coaching are all looking real good. While GM
Lombardi has taken quite a bit of heat the last 3 years by overanxious
fans, I figured the real proving time was starting this season. Not a
whole lot to complain about now...
Senators are a bit of surprise team this season as well. Karlsson got
sent down to Birmingham today. I see his potential, but he needs time
to develop (& maybe some steroids). Being a some-what normal sized
19-year old kid, 5-11 & 165. He's just way too small and relatively
weak compared to grown men. Also, Kuba should be back in the lineup
soon. So, it was a bit of a blessing that Karlsson got a lot of
quality minutes to display his skills. He got an overly fair shot if
you ask me.
Not surprising is that a solid, physical defenseman looks like a
savior on this team; even if it is a 7-year journeyman. Carkner is a
stud. He makes simple plays, checks hard, and will fight if necessary.
A team full of these guys is not ideal, but having him back there
makes the team respectable. I love it.
Not surprising is the play of Kovalev and Cheechoo. But, this is not a
good thing. As both have been rather flat. Cheechoo has had hands of
stone. Kovalev plays like he's made of glass. But it was a bit much to
expect miracles of either guy. Kovalev has a history for this type of
play, Cheechoo has seen better days. As a fan, I was just hoping that
they could turn things around. Realistically, probably not going to
happen.
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