First of all Denver deserves some respect, they have been killing all the top teams, injuries happen, you don't have to tell Kings fans about it.
Secondly matching up with the Kings may NOT be as esy as you seem to think. While they may not be quite as an intimidating as they have been in years past, they are still a good team and with Brad and or Bobby back for the paly offs they look to get even stronger. Were I a Seatle fan I think I might prefer looking at Meemphis or Houston.