Speculation: Another year of this Bluc **** (The 2024-25 season thread)

[johnjm22]

The Kings have a lonnnnnnnng history of godawful marketing slogans. It's kind of their thing. In fact we should arrange some sort of power ranking of all the shitty slogans through the years.

I actually think the current slogan is the worst ever.

"Legacy Moves Us Forward"

I'd much rather have "Serious Hockey".

 

[DyslexicTom]

I actually think the current slogan is the worst ever.

"Legacy Moves Us Forward"

I'd much rather have "Serious Hockey".

They should just go with "We're Right There" every season and not bother changing it because it's obvious that's been management's assessment of this franchise since Blake waltzed into the GM role.

Bunch of losers.

 

[SettlementRichie10]

It’s so hard to take this org seriously.

One of the things I miss about Lombardi the most is the culture shift. No wonder he made so many enemies.

 

[AbsentMojo]

I actually think the current slogan is the worst ever.

"Legacy Moves Us Forward"

I'd much rather have "Serious Hockey".

Agree. Legacy moves us forward is as confused as the org itself. Legacy is a tribute to accomplishments in the past. its good to remember things that are universally good like hard work, but this legacy concept is the very thing that holds them back... probably more accurate to say "we are stuck giving glory to past accomplishments and players"

 

[DoktorJeep]

During the summer I asked AEG what the direction of the team is. This was Dan's response.

We're now a day away from the home opener. I don't recall any specific plan being "communicated to the fans and media".

Maybe I missed it? Can someone tell me?

Thank you for sharing this. I’m not surprised that ownership is asking for patience. Last year, the media mouth pieces said the team couldn’t be judged until the post season.

As soon as the season was done, all short comings and disappointments were quickly swept under the rug by those same outlets. If Beckerman is now spouting this tired trope out there, at least we as fans can hope for a smidgen of accountability.

It’s obvious that AEG has kept spending money on the franchise. It’s not a question of money. It’s about putting proven winners in charge off the ice and potential champions in charge on the ice.

 

[AbsentMojo]

During the summer I asked AEG what the direction of the team is. This was Dan's response.

We're now a day away from the home opener. I don't recall any specific plan being "communicated to the fans and media".

Maybe I missed it? Can someone tell me?

My gut feeling is Beckerman does not have the acumen to evaluate the bluc regime properly. He probably thinks making the playoffs 3 years in a row is a modicum of success and doesnt look at it like we do which is: where is the team talent, pipeline and capwise after a lengthy phase of rebuild? It fell far short of being a contender and is already on the down swing.

 

[DoktorJeep]

My gut feeling is Beckerman does not have the acumen to evaluate the bluc regime properly. He probably thinks making the playoffs 3 years in a row is a modicum of success and doesnt look at it like we do which is: where is the team talent, pipeline and capwise after a lengthy phase of rebuild? It fell far short of being a contender and is already on the down swing.

Beckerman is plenty sharp. The issue for Kings fans is the team’s bottom line is excellent and there is no burning need to produce a championship anytime soon. Basically zero pressure and zero incentives to go all in on the hockey team, even if that means other parts of the empire suffer.

 

[BaileyFan]

Agree. Legacy moves us forward is as confused as the org itself. Legacy is a tribute to accomplishments in the past. its good to remember things that are universally good like hard work, but this legacy concept is the very thing that holds them back... probably more accurate to say "we are stuck giving glory to past accomplishments and players"

Integrity=Passion=Family

 

[AbsentMojo]

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Beckerman is plenty sharp. The issue for Kings fans is the team’s bottom line is excellent and there is no burning need to produce a championship anytime soon. Basically zero pressure and zero incentives to go all in on the hockey team, even if that means other parts of the empire suffer.

Well I like that he spent the time to respond to John.. but his focus was on communication of the roster moves.. that seems to me he thinks those moves make sense... where what I see is they are firmly in the midst of the worst place you can be 16th OA with not much chance of getting better without a miracle or another rebuild

 

[FSL KINGS]

Capped, mid, & coach that doesn't emphasize playing physical.