Lombardi standing by Kings' character

On second and third thoughts of a somewhat disappointed fan (with results, not intensity), the belief and confidence in a right, though bumpy, direction that GM Dean Lombardi expresses might be just what the doctor ordered. Sometimes it takes a real visionary to see past the wear and tear of 60+ minute effort with another L on the board:

"The whole thing is to establish a character and a work ethic, what you stand for, and that's not going to happen overnight," Lombardi said. "But I see a game like last night [at Dallas], it's a sign. I think we showed the character that I want to see."

On the whole I agree in principle that character brings long-term results to a much higher degree than raw talent does. It's just that it has not been easy to bear with the growing pains of this team on most nights. What I have been screaming for into the pillow lately is just one gutless but lucky Kings game with a few bounces and calls going our way and Kings ending up with a 5-1 happy win with three power play goals. Is *this* too much too ask? ;)

And no, it does not mean forfeiting the overall plan for having value-oriented, character guys who leave their heart and soul on the ice. It's just that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Hopefully, not Jack Mother******** Johnson when he's here for good in just over a year. In the meantime, let's play hard and enjoy it. I can almost hear the lucky bounces bouncing our way one day...