GDT: 2023-24 Western Conference Quarter Finals LA Kings vs Edmonton Oilers @7:00pm 5/1/24 Oilers lead 3-1

[Choralone]

I look forward to the Kings losing to the Oilers in 4 in 2025, then losing to the Oilers in 3 in 2026...

That means it will come back around and we will win in 7 games in 2028, right? Right?

 

[kilowatt]

I want Quick and the Rangers to win as a big middle finger to this franchise

 

[kingsboy11]

AFK right now so I'll have my full thoughts later, but what a fitting end to this season. I'm disappointed and yet it still hurts.

 

[johnjm22]

I thought the Kings put in a good effort tonight.

They're just playing a team that's better than them.

 

[FrozenKing18]

Remember guys, they acquired Dubois to compete against the Oilers.

Bitch ass didnt do shit. Series on the line and guy refuses to go the extra gear. I hope he stubs his pinky toe.

 

[SherVaughn30]

I want Quick and the Rangers to win as a big middle finger to this franchise

Nah, don't think they are good enough to get by the Canes or Panthers.

 

[Reaper45]

10 years since they last won a playoff round.

And they’ll be lucky to get there next season.

 

[King'sPawn]

Can't be disappointed when your expectations are met.

Byfield, the second team's leading scorer in the playoffs, with less ice time than PLD, Kopitar, Kempe, Fiala, Arvidsson, and Danault.

 

[kingsholygrail]

Nah, don't think they are good enough to get by the Canes or Panthers.

Meh, Canes feel mid after that series with the Islanders. I could see the Rangers getting past them. I don't think either gets past Florida.

 

[Omni Owl]

Remember guys, they acquired Dubois to compete against the Oilers.

I honestly want this f*** to be waived next year. The sooner he gets jettisoned the better. Well on his way to becoming one of the worst Kings ever.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I thought the Kings put in a good effort tonight.

They're just playing a team that's better than them.

I thought the effort was good.

They needed to do that for the last 20 games.

And even then they couldn't overcome poor management and coaching that put them at a disadvantage vs. an already better team.

It is what we thought it would be, even if it's not how we thought we'd get there.

 

[Herby]

I have been a Kings fan for over 3 decades, and this is probably the least engaged I have ever been with the team.

This team desperately needs a cultural overhaul as well as a roster one.

 

[ru4reals]

This may be the last time we make the playoffs in a loooong time if we blow it up. It wouldn't have been bad if we got smoked by the Stars at least we don't see the pathetic Oilers again.

 

[kingsboy11]

10 years since they last won a playoff round.

I'll double check it later, but on Kings Talk Jesse said it's the longest streak in franchise history. And if that's the case that's embarrassing given this teams history

 

[SherVaughn30]

I thought the Kings put in a good effort tonight.

They're just playing a team that's better than them.

Somewhat disagree. I saw a team tonight and throughout the series that didn't play fully as a team in all 3 zones. Plenty of offensive talent, but they looked lost at times on what to do offensively. PK coaching was atrocious and same goes for the PP. With TMac and then the lateral move with Hiller, the team did not fully buy in nor probably understand what was the message from the coaches to what kind of team they should be.

 

[kingsholygrail]

I’m bummed out. First season in a few years I followed the Kings start to finish. Is this what it felt like on the first go round against the Oilers? Can only imagine seeing this same result 3 years in a row. Really hoping some changes are made this offseason.

There was more disappointment with 2022 because we had the 3-2 lead in the series. We actually forced the Oilers to have McDrai do their fusion dance for 30 minutes a game. 2023 was the decline. Oilers got it done faster and easier. This year they didn't even have to double up with McDrai.

 

[AbsentMojo]

Season ended in Long Island in December

Remeber DL said every team needs a couple of criminals - well that mongoloid Anders Lee is their criminal. Kings dont know how to next level that way and go fetal when it happens to them.. reference Mikey and McDavid

 

[Seattle King]

Byfield's ascendancy is really the only bright spot to the season.
No real progress for any of our other "prospects" in fact some regressed.
Glad that Portillo did well in the A, we might have a league average G in 3-4 years.

 

[tny760]

how long do you think til the blake firing presser?

over/under a week?

 

[SaltyElkHunter]

Sorry for being such a downer this year guys just never felt like a team!

 

[WHOneedsSOX]

There was more disappointment with 2022 because we had the 3-2 lead in the series. We actually forced the Oilers to have McDrai do their fusion dance for 30 minutes a game. 2023 was the decline. Oilers got it done faster and easier. This year they didn't even have to double up with McDrai.

Quick was insane in 2022 playoffs

 

[AbsentMojo]

how long do you think til the blake firing presser?

over/under a week?

Blake gone might be 3rd behind the 2 cup wins in terms of joy

 

[kingsholygrail]

Quick was insane in 2022 playoffs

His last real big go with the Kings.

 

[Zero Pucks Given]

Never have I gone so fast from "Can't wait to finally get a win over Connor and Leon" to "Ok, I hope we never meet these bastards in the postseason ever again".

 

[head eyes]

Byfield's ascendancy is really the only bright spot to the season.
No real progress for any of our other "prospects" in fact some regressed.
Glad that Portillo did well in the A, we might have a league average G in 3-4 years.

So you're saying lock Portillo up for 3 years at $5M?