Not So Fast
What a difference a year makes. The Kings are much better than they were last year. They are currently sitting in a playoff spot and were just a point or two out of first place a few weeks ago. The Kings might make the playoffs, and one might even go out on a limb to say that they have a very good chance to make the playoffs, but they aren't ready for the big time...yet. As was fortold by me, and several hundred thousand others, Calgary and Edmonton are mounting their charge to the playoffs. Calgary has been especially impressive (Lucky for Tofolli), and look to be the legitimate challenger to Colorado for the Western Conference. As a result, both the Kings and the Quacks have dropped a bit down the standings. Microcosms aside, two very young and still rough around the edges teams had to slide a bit. The Kings are lacking in a few key areas. For this team to become a real threat for the cup, the defensemen need to get nastier and more consistent...