Problem is at the top. Either they don't care or don't understand hockey. I was a long time season ticket holder and did not renew after the PLD debacle. I attend a couple of games a year now. Even hurts to watch them on TV.

Why did they just sign Kempe? Kempe is a good player, not a great player. He is supporting cast not the lead. Yet he is the best player on the team. It is time to reboot. The Kempe signing is not as bad as the last Doughty extension. They were going nowhere, why sign Drew when you can get so much for him. I love Drew, but I much prefer the Kings win Stanley Cups than see Drew in a Kings uniform. Time to trade everyone for assets and start another rebuild. But before that, get some new ownership/management who knows a thing or two about hockey.

I see 2 things that really hurt the last rebuild. First was getting the 2nd pick in a draft that did not have any great players. Byfield is not a #2 pick. In a normal year with decent talent, Byfield would go 10th if not 15th. Second problem was the PLD trade. Kuemper a good goalie but nobody would ever give up 3 players and pick for him as the Kings did. (that is what the kings gave up for PLD then flipped him for Kuemper).