The King is Dead.

Long live the King.


As I write this, the NHL playoffs have begun.

In Detroit, Nashville, and Ottawa, teams are playing in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup playoffs. There's a game in Calgary tonight. And in New York City, Dallas, East Rutherford and Raleigh, NC, their postseason begins tomorrow.

My beloved Kings won't be playing for the Cup again this year, due to yet another 2nd half collapse caused by lackluster efforts, a horrible set of special teams, injury, and mostly the inability to adapt. But even as loyal fans watch as others play on, a ray of hope glistens on the distant horizon of next season. We've got a new GM/President, what seems to be a surprisingly driven ownership, and a strong core of players that one could certainly see contending in the future.

Just so you know, the NHL playoffs can be found on OLN, if you can get it. I don't care what sport you love, there is no playoff tougher or more exciting than the Stanley Cup tournament. If you enjoy sports at all, you owe it to yourself to give it a chance.


'Cause though the Kings are dead. Long live the King. Long live the NHL.