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It lies in Jack and Anze's hands. I think we need to get a bonafide goalie, because the Cloutier/Garon combo isn't going to work. Defensemen wise, since we basically got rid of Nordy, we need to get some more D guys and we have Frolov on first line for Left Wing. I think the team will show a lot of improvement next year, and I think we have a very very very outside shot at making the playoffs in the young guys progress well.

1.22.06 wrote:It lies in Jack and Anze's hands. I think we need to get a bonafide goalie, because the Cloutier/Garon combo isn't going to work. Defensemen wise, since we basically got rid of Nordy, we need to get some more D guys and we have Frolov on first line for Left Wing. I think the team will show a lot of improvement next year, and I think we have a very very very outside shot at making the playoffs in the young guys progress well.

firing Andy Murray took you guys a big step backwards....

yeah marc crawford isn't good at all.

There shouldn't be a rush to get into contention next year. The Kings have some very interesting young players that should have an impact with the squad...guys like Frolov, Kopitar, Cammalleri, Bernier, Johnson, Brown, O'Sullivan, etc is a very good start to the process. The Kings are beginning to intrigue a lot of people around the league. The playoffs shouldn't be in the picture next season, the growth and maturation of their youngsters should be.

Next year is here and so far I am stoked at the young players offense and not too suprised that the D is looking unfocused.

Corvus Crow wrote:Next year is here and so far I am stoked at the young players offense and not too suprised that the D is looking unfocused.

i agree. also it seems they are very streaky. i'm hoping they can continue winning over the next few weeks before they hit the road towards the end of nov.

Jack's doing a better job of not turning the puck over deep, but I keep expecting him to have an offensive break out at some point.