Why are we 9th in our conference?
Are the teams above us really that much better than we are?
And will this make it all the more difficult to get into the playoffs?
Discuss!!!
you must be new here. this is not new for us kings fans.
Genius Slacker Theory
One of my theories is that we have a team full of (or with a higher proportion of) talented guys who work hard only when they have to.
Think of it this way, this is these mens' nine to five job. Some days, you're just not on the ball. Others, you are. Its human nature. Maybe they stayed up late because their baby was crying, or stayed out late a buddies birthday and they didn't want to seem like hockey has changed them and wanted to be there for an old friend. You never know. Maybe they went out, or were having nasty time with some hottie all night. Point is, lots of things preclude these guys from doing their jobs well consistently during regular season games (relatively less meaningful games). We see, near the end of the season and in the playoffs we bring it.
Now everyone has players that bring their all 110% every night (some argue these guys are more likely to burn out near the end of the season and in the playoffs), I think we just have more of the guys who are selective with their efforts, or simply, party harder, stay up later, stray from their fitness routines more during the regular season. BUT when we coop them all up in a hotel room. they bring it.