Comments on: Kings Round Out New Coaching Staff

By: cristobal

cristobal — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:45:56 +0000

Wanted to post this web address for anyone feeling charitable

http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/17435-The-Straight-Edge-Pulling-together-for-Baird.html

By: Gann Matsuda

Gann Matsuda — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:26:34 +0000

Sure. Click on the About Frozen Royalty link at the top of the page.

By: Gann Matsuda

Gann Matsuda — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:25:05 +0000

No doubt. But can you imagine how frustrating it must be for both fans and team officials with all the player movement when you’re trying to win something?

By: cristobal

cristobal — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:24:19 +0000

by the way, gann. Is there a way i could contact you by email outside of this public domain? I had a question for you about your blog.

By: cristobal

cristobal — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:22:59 +0000

I see your point gann, but it’s also good to go deep in the playoffs at any level. I’m sure it’s tough, though, when the team has players moving back and forth between the NHL and AHL. I remember years back when the Gulls in San Diego were the cream of the IHL crop, but unaffiliated with any NHL team that I can remember. It sure would ease my doubts about this year if the Monarchs had powered deep into the AHL postseason, however. Cheers.

By: Gann Matsuda

Gann Matsuda — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:59:10 +0000

Results in the AHL are fleeting, at best, because of the high turn-around on the roster. Generally speaking, based on what I’ve seen, the AHL clubs that win a lot are older teams with a lot of career minor leaguers and former NHL players who can’t cut it at the NHL level, but still want to play.

What’s most important is how the prospects down on the farm are developing. Yeah, winning helps, but it probably isn’t the most important thing.

By: cristobal

cristobal — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:09:37 +0000

Gann, we’re depending on these young guys in the NHL this year. No disrespect to Morris, but shouldn’t AEG demand results in Manchester if they’re gonna sell the fans excitement for the coming of the youth?

By: Gann Matsuda

Gann Matsuda — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:20:24 +0000

The Monarchs had a very, very young team last season. And as you’re probably aware, minor league teams are at the mercy of their parent club in terms of player personnel, which can change on a dime. Mark Morris seems to be a fine AHL coach.

By: cristobal

cristobal — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:43:29 +0000

Is there any talk of needing upgrades in manchester? I know nothing of the coach, but 1 round playoff sweep victim isn’t too good for morale of the youngsters.
Any chance McSorley could ever be brought back into the Kings organization in a coaching role? From what I hear, he’s still super competitive and passionate about the game. I’d like to see him given a chance, possibly in manchester first.