I think you're partially correct, in the fact that it's a new season, and that in itself is a reason to have hope for our sports teams..... BUT... It's the Kings. Come on now. We've had 16+ years of futility...And, we've never actually won the championship (Sacramento era team)...You have to understand the pessimism. Although this year's team is talented, we've had talented teams in the past...And, well, look what it has got us. Hopefully this season will bring us reason to be optimistic again, as Kings fans..