Brad Stuart is looking forward to keeping things simple for a while. Jaroslav Modry said the time would allow the Kings to further bond as a team. Rob Blake, well, he's just indifferent these days.
Such are the opinions of the most veteran Kings players, as they prepare for an eight-game, 16-day trip, one of the longest of their careers. The trip begins tonight in Philadelphia.
"Sometimes, it's good to get away from the pressure of playing at home," Stuart said. "Sometimes, you feel like you've got to do extra, or put on a show. Whereas, on the road, you can play a simple, boring game and not worry about those things."
Said Modry: "The advantage is, to spend time with your teammates to try to get on a roll."
