Rumor: Planning Ahead: 2019 Off-Season

[KingsFan7824]

Such a bad look

Maybe if they were fighting for a spot until the last day, and gave everything they had in a losing effort in game 82. These guys have been making their offseason plans for weeks/months. It's always a job, but this year, playing hockey in a Kings jersey was nothing but a job. Well paid gentlemen play golf after work.

 

[DoktorJeep]

With Muzzin gone, I’m sure Juice is gunning for the top golfer spot on the team. It’s better to see them enjoying themselves on the links versus reading about a player getting caught with a banana hammock full of molly at wet republic.

 

[cyclones22]

How else would you expect them to celebrate Willie D not being their coach anymore?

 

[Sleeping Dog]

Is it all over? Can I watch FSW without fear of throwing up again?

Better keep off of FSW, I hear they broadcast baseball games, which are worse than watching the Kings this season.

 

[KINGS17]

Yep.

This is what losers do in April.

 

[AzKing]

This is what losers do in April.

Somehow, I think a better picture would be these 3 guys in the gym since the team basically took the year off anyway. Smiling on the golf course when you will be noted for being on a team that finished with one of their worst records is kind of a bad look.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

 

[Peter James Bond II]

Crap...there goes Plan A. Hope Blake has Plan B and Plan C ready to implement.
The Kings cannot get better, with having these 4 on opening night roster: Carter, Toffoli, Lewis, Phaneuf. 2 in that photo should be ex Kings soon.
You could add McDavid and could not make the playoffs, if those 4 are on opening night roster.

 

[Fishhead]

I know some of these guys are embarrassed enough about their production that they dedicate themselves to hitting it hard over summer. The whole good year/bad year rotation with this team has been going on a while now.

My big fear with that is they might have an overachieving year which would give the false impression of where this team is at the moment. Whatever happens, I hope Blake holds the course. I don't care if this team is first in the conference in November, you still make the moves that have to be made.

 

[DryIslandBartender]

Translation: Blake can kiss my ass, I will continue collecting checks and living on the beach.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

At least Toffoli owns up to what we all thought of his season.

 

[BigKing]

Now they want a coach that will kick their ass?

These guys are something else.

Basically, we will not put in the effort if you give us too much rope. Fascinating since these guys know what it takes to win the whole thing but can't muster that effort without being prodded.

 

[AzKing]

The definition of fat and happy with two rings, a nice bank account and Southern California living.

 

[AlphaBravo]

I know some of these guys are embarrassed enough about their production that they dedicate themselves to hitting it hard over summer. The whole good year/bad year rotation with this team has been going on a while now.

My big fear with that is they might have an overachieving year which would give the false impression of where this team is at the moment. Whatever happens, I hope Blake holds the course. I don't care if this team is first in the conference in November, you still make the moves that have to be made.

To be fair, Blake has been holding the course and not making any risky moves since taking over. He hasn’t traded away 1st rounders or significant draft picks. And the Kovy signing is a no issue since it didn’t cost us draft picks or prospects and his cap hit is irrelevant since we won’t be competing the next 2-3 years.

Some may point to the potential Muzzin/Patch rumored trade, but we still don’t know if this was true or the full details. A lot of rumors are wrong, as we see with Carters comment today that he never threatened to retire.

 

[Peter James Bond II]

Now they want a coach that will kick their ass?

These guys are something else.

Basically, we will not put in the effort if you give us too much rope. Fascinating since these guys know what it takes to win the whole thing but can't muster that effort without being prodded.

Can you imagine putting in a terrible YEAR at your job and then saying "well, I'm not happy about my year...and I need a new boss that will push me to do better"
I have owned a biz since 2006 and have had lackluster employees. If one of them said something like this, I would instruct my Office Mgr to cut their final check.

I hope it inspires Blake to trim this crap now. Don't just need the right coach, need to get rid of some of these bums.

 

[Sol]

So stupid. Hold yourself accountable you clown.


And a coach to light a fire under them? Todd isn't that guy. He's a players coach.

 

[Sol]

Blake was so stupid to hire him when everyone knew this.

 

[AlphaBravo]

Can you imagine putting in a terrible YEAR at your job and then saying "well, I'm not happy about my year...and I need a new boss that will push me to do better"
I have owned a biz since 2006 and have had lackluster employees. If one of them said something like this, I would instruct my Office Mgr to cut their final check.

I hope it inspires Blake to trim this crap now. Don't just need the right coach, need to get rid of some of these bums.

I think a lot of these players realize what a bad season they had and that they are at fault for whatever reason (laziness, lack of talent etc). I think they are aware that the roster will change next year and they may be traded. I wouldn’t be surprised if it will be a breath of fresh air to move out of the Kings and have a fresh start somewhere else.

They are probably to ashamed to say “I need a coach that will force me to play”. Instead, they are saying it indirectly.

Even though DD had a bad year, I don’t think he gave up or was lazy. He is a competitor. His comment was probably a shot at the other vets for giving up.

 

[Peter James Bond II]

Blake was so stupid to hire him when everyone knew this.

Someone said WD was Luc's and Beckerman's hire...so not sure if WD was Blake's choice.

 

[KINGS17]

"Unless I am traded to Edmonton or Ottawa, then I am outta here."

 

[Peter James Bond II]

Time for reality check...no to Teddy Talks, Christmas Jammie dress up days, optional practice; beach days for conditioning at the volleyball court.

Should have 'R Lee Ermey Talks' this year.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Time for reality check...no to Teddy Talks, Christmas Jammie dress up days, optional practice; beach days for conditioning at the volleyball court.

Should have 'R Lee Ermey Talks' this year.

I would love an interview to start with, "What is your major malfunction, numbnuts?"

 

[KINGS17]

I know some of these guys are embarrassed enough about their production that they dedicate themselves to hitting it hard over summer. The whole good year/bad year rotation with this team has been going on a while now.

My big fear with that is they might have an overachieving year which would give the false impression of where this team is at the moment. Whatever happens, I hope Blake holds the course. I don't care if this team is first in the conference in November, you still make the moves that have to be made.

Some day the Bad Year / Good Year switch will no longer function. For most of these players, it will be sooner rather than later.

 

[KINGS17]

Someone said WD was Luc's and Beckerman's hire...so not sure if WD was Blake's choice.

Not sure I believe this, but for the Kings sake going forward, I want to believe this. #FIRERobitaille