So true and explains a lot about the prevalent attitude here.I think its simply that cynicism is a psychological defense mechanism. I believe that people often indulge in cynicism to prevent the pain of disappointment, as a coping mechanism that is adapted from prior disappointments. In the case of Habs fans, it really feels like we're not allowed to be happy. We've been disappointed by offensive prospects so many times. So people might not want to believe that JK can become a credible top-15 C that plays well at both ends, as they don't want to be disappointed if the **** hits the fan.