Don’t stop believin’

So I used a song linking to a cliche as an analogy that fits this Kings team perfectly. Sue me.

As of today the Los Angeles Kings have posted a record of 9-1 over the course of their last ten games played. Nine straight victories creating a new franchise record for most consecutive victories in a season.

Since the start of the 2009-10 season, the Los Angeles Kings have adopted the name “Cardiac” Kings. If the previous two games do not explain this new nickname for the club then one must look at the season as a whole.

We will start with yesterday’s victory.  After falling behind 3-0 to the Detroit Red Wings the team held a players only meeting during the break between the first and second period.  It was leaked that the meeting  was emotional , thus creating  a spark to set fire under the players.

However, this was not the first nor will it be the last time these Kings show passion and fire throughout their game. After blowing a lead against the Ducks, the Kings were able to earn two points scoring two goals after the Ducks would tie the game at four.

It has been a common theme tied in to this current season; one which Kings fans have acquired a love/hate relationship with. The love half for the victories, the hate half for the stress all of Hockeywood, LA has gone through. In the end, the former holds the stronger value.

Don’t stop believin’ :

Every team slumps, whether it be a team of superstars or a team of mediocre talent. What the Kings went through in falling from first in the Western Conference to eight has helped them grow together not only as a team but as a family.

Fighting through adversity as well as the simplest form of failing has brought together a unit which at this point looks unstoppable.  Of course they will lose games, as every team does, however the character that has come forth from this club as a whole is something that can not be overlooked.

The Kings are warriors, in their own right.  The “cardiac” style of hockey they play,  as fans leaves us without fingernails, but generates adrenaline pumping like some sort of drug.  The Kings, across hockey nation, have become just that.  Addicting like a drug. Fans from all around the hockey world are discussing this seasons Los Angeles Kings.

No singling out:

From starting goaltender Jonathan Quick to veteran winger Ryan Smyth, there has not been one player on this roster playing above potential. Wayne Simmonds, Scott Parse, Peter Harrold, Brad Richardson and Michael Handzus are some players that deserve a lot of credit. Do not look at the black and white facts, the numbers which are merely fantasy league stats. It is the on-ice play and the off-ice situations that bring more out in each and everyone name on the Kings roster. The battles along the boards, the puck control through the neutral zone, buying into the coach’s system; these are all important factors that must be observed.

Cardiac arrest:

Witnessing this clubs potential of never being out of any single game this season writes a story in itself. Credit is due to the development team, the scouts, the coaching staff, etc.  It is an endless list of reasons behind the making of this Kings team and their success.

Terry Murray has developed quite a system for this young Kings team and it has paid off to date. Do not be surprised if this club plays upset to a few teams within the early rounds of the playoffs.

This season is the beginning of a new chapter for the Los Angeles Kings. From my point of view it will be a very long, entertaining and joyous story.

Quick hits:

After this weekends Kings game there was a Justin Williams citing within the Kings dressing room. Anze Kopitar told him, “Good to see you walking again.”

Jonathan Quick can make his mark in Kings history tonight with a victory against the Ducks.  It will be his 35th victory of the season, most by a Kings goaltender for a single season mark.