EL SEGUNDO, CA — A lot of attention has been focused on the fact that the Los Angeles Kings are a young team that lacks playoffs experience, despite the presence of several grizzled veterans with playoff experience, including five with Stanley Cup rings.
The fact that none of the players wearing those rings are part of the young core that not only makes up the leadership group, but also are not among the team’s best players who will likely lead the team years from now, only encourages greater scrutiny.
That lack of post-season experience was apparent in Game 1 of the Kings’ Western Conference Quarterfinal playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks on April 15.
In front of a raucous, sell-out crowd at General Motors Place in Vancouver, the Kings got caught up in the exci ...
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Los Angeles Kings: Conquering a Lack of Playoff Experience?
Posted: 19th April 2010 by Gann Matsuda in NHLComments Off on Los Angeles Kings: Conquering a Lack of Playoff Experience?