... and the dreaded Red Wings hoisted the Cup yet again. And, in true Detroit fashion, they've already dented the Cup. Way to go, guys.

At least it wasn't as bad as the huge ding the Ducks left last year on hockey's Holy Grail. And on the oldest part of the trophy. What do you expect from Anaheim? For more misadventures of the Cup, here's a favorite article of mine. It always seems to pop up the day after someone has damaged the greatest trophy in professional sports.

This season has been a long, painful one for Kings fans. Another year out of the playoffs, another high draft pick. And while I try not to get excited about high school athletes getting drafted, at least this season the Kings have some real good talent to choose from. Even though they might be a few seasons away, you can never look too far ahead.

That's the whole mindset that Dean Lombardi is bringing to this team and preaching to the fans. Patience. It's been forty years of mismanagement, and that kind of damage isn't easy to undo. But this is why Dean's here. So, whoever the Kings take on June 20th, trust that this kid will have a spot on the Kings roster very soon.

And if you don't believe that rebuilding works, just look at the Red Wings opponents for the Stanley Cup was. The Pittsburgh Penguins. There were on the verge of being sold and moved to Kansas City, if I remember correctly, and now look at them. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Marian Hossa... They are going to be good for a long time. The Kings could be like that in a few seasons. It all revolves around the draft.

Speaking of the NHL Draft, I'll hopefully be attending this year's draft party. I had a blast last season, although hardly the response I was hoping for when I decided to video it. Check it out...