Best Los Angeles Kings Podcasts (2025)

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2025 UFA Evaluation: Joel Armia 19:19

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1d ago19:19

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The LA Kings have signed forward Joel Armia to a two year contract. Rick Stephens (Rocket Sports) joins host Jesse Cohen to talk about Armia's time in Montreal and what the former Canadien can bring to the Kings lineup in the coming season.By Rick Stephens, Jesse Cohen

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2025 Draft Evaluation: Kristian Epperson 21:55

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The LA Kings selected forward Kristian Epperson with the 88th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Mark Yannetti (Director of Amateur Scouting) kicks off the episode by talking to host Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley about the strengths and weaknesses of the Wisconsin native. After that, Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) brings an outsiders view of Epp…

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2025 Draft Evaluation: Vojtěch Čihař 36:32

8d ago36:32

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The LA Kings selected forward Vojtěch Čihař with the 59th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Mark Yannetti (Director of Amateur Scouting) kicks off the episode by talking to host Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley about the strengths and weaknesses of the Czech forward. After that, Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) brings an outsiders view of Čihař and …

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2025 UFA Evaluation: Corey Perry 58:36

11d ago58:36

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The LA Kings have signed forward Corey Perry to a one year contract. Reid Wilkins (The Reid Wilkins Show, Edmonton Sports Talk) joins host Jesse Cohen to talk about Perry's time in Edmonton and what the former Duck can bring to the Kings lineup in the coming season. Then The Royal Half joins the program to talk about the complicated feelings caused…

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Andrew Lord 45:28

15d ago45:28

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Andrew Lord was recently named the newest Head Coach of the Ontario Reign. The former ECHL Coach of the Year (2024) joined host Jesse Cohen and Reign analyst Paige Capistran to discuss his new responsibilities with Ontario, his coaching philosophies and what Reign and Kings fans can expect from his tenure behind the bench in the AHL.…

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2025 Draft Evaluation: Henry Brzustewicz 52:09

18d ago52:09

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The LA Kings selected defenseman Henry Brzustewicz with the 31st overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Brzustewicz and Jared Wooley sat down with host Jesse Cohen during Development Camp to talk about their friendship and careers playing with the London Knights. After that Rob Simpson (Associate GM of the London Knights) joins the program to ta…

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Mark Yannetti 38:47

22d ago38:47

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Mark Yannetti (Director of Amateur Scouting) joins host Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to talk about the recently completed NHL Entry Draft. Yannetti talks about the teams strategy at the draft, the influence of analytics on drafting and so much more.By Jesse Cohen, Zach Dooley, Mark Yannetti

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Liam Greentree & the new CBA 1:30:16

25d ago1:30:16

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Liam Greentree joins host Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley for a conversation about his season in Windsor, his future with the Kings and another LA Kings Development Camp. Then John Hoven (Mayor's Manor) joins the program to go over the biggest changes in the next collective bargaining agreement that takes effect in the summer of 2026.…

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Slukynsky Brothers & Dev Camp 50:12

28d ago50:12

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Hampton and Grant Slukynsky joined Jesse Cohen during Development Camp to discuss their path from Minnesota to Los Angeles. Then Zach Dooley joins the program to recap the NHL Entry Draft, the 9 players selected by the LA Kings and to discuss the start of Development Camp.By Grant Slukynsky, Zach Dooley, Hampton Slukynsky, Jesse Cohen

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Free Agency Reaction 1:09:49

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By Zach Dooley, Jesse Cohen

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Steve Mayer (NHL Pres. Content & Events) 30:46

1M ago30:46

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The President of Content and Events for the NHL, Steve Mayer, joined host Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley. The trio discussed the complications of planning the first ever decentralized NHL Entry Draft. The Draft will take place in LA and tickets are on sale now.By Steve Mayer, Jesse Cohen, Zach Dooley

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Mark Yannetti 1:13:27

1M ago1:13:27

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Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Yannetti joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley in advance of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Yannetti discusses the challenges of preparing for a decentralized draft with a brand new General Manager.By Jesse Cohen, Zach Dooley, Mark Yannetti

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Isaiah Mustafa 36:33

1M ago36:33

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Isaiah Mustafa, host of the 2025 NHL Awards, joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley on the latest episode of All The kings Men. The trio discuss the NHL Awards hosting gig, the Kings playoff experience and more.By Isaiah Mustafa, Zach Dooley, Jesse Cohen

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2025 Draft Talk w/ Chris Peters 56:03

2M ago56:03

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Chris Peters (FloHockey) joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to talk about the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Peters recently attended the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo and shares his insight about the current state of the draft, recent Kings draft picks and the future options for prospects in the hockey world.…

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Player Evaluations: Kuzmenko/Kopitar/Kempe 43:47

2M ago43:47

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Jim Fox joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the 2024-25 seasons of three forwards. The pair talk about game three and the start of the Stanley Cup Final then take a look back at the play of Anze Kopitar, Adrian Kempe and Andrei Kuzmenko. The trio of forwards was formed after the trade deadline and excelled in the last half of the season.…

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Player Evaluations: Laferriere/Byfield/Fiala 32:09

2M ago32:09

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Jim Fox joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the 2024-25 seasons of three forwards. The pair talk about the departure of Marco Sturm from the organization then take a look back at the play of Alex Laferriere, Quinton Byfield and Kevin FIala. The trio of forwards formed a line that excelled in the last half of the season.…

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Player Evaluations: Foegele/Danault/Moore 37:06

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Jim Fox joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the 2024-25 seasons of three forwards. The pair talk about the 2025 NHL Final between Edmonton and Florida then take a look back at the play of Warren Foegele, Phillip Danault and Trevor Moore. The trio of forwards formed a line that played the most minutes as a three player combination for the Kings in the…

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Player Evaluations: Anderson/Doughty/Gavrikov 35:35

2M ago35:35

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Daryl Evans joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the 2024-25 seasons of three defenseman. The pair talk about the preseason injury to Drew Doughty and how it impacted not only his season but also the seasons of Mikey Anderson and Vladislav Gavrikov.By Jesse Cohen, Daryl Evans

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Player Evaluations: Edmundson/Spence/Clarke 34:43

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Jim Fox joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the 2024-25 seasons of three defenseman. The pair talk about the Kings 4-2 loss to the Oilers in the first round before evaluating the regular season performance of Joel Edmundson, Jordan Spence and Brandt Clarke.By Jesse Cohen, Jim Fox

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Player Evaluations: Depth Players (w/ Marco Sturm) 24:29

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Marco Sturm joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the 2024-25 season for the players who split their time between the NHL and the AHL. The 2024-25 season was the third season for Sturm as head coach of the Ontario Reign giving him a unique perspective on players like Jacob Moverare, Caleb Jones, Samuel Helenius and Jeff Malott.…

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Player Evaluations: Goaltending 38:17

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Mike Buckley and Bill Ranford join host Jesse Cohen to evaluate the LA Kings goaltending for the 2024-25 season. Mike Buckley discusses a strong season from Darcy Kuemper and the goaltending at the NHL level while Bill Ranford updates us on Hampton Slukynsky, Carter George and Erik Portillo.By Jesse Cohen, Mike Buckley, Bill Ranford

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Ken Holland Media 57:58

2M ago57:58

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Ken Holland was announced as the next General Manager of the LA Kings last week. Collected here are a conversation with Josh Schaefer, an appearance on the Mason & Ireland Show (ESPN LA 710AM) as well as the introductory press conference.By Ken Holland, Mason and Ireland, The Media, Josh Schaefer

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Ken Holland Announcement 31:11

3M ago31:11

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The LA Kings have announced Ken Holland as the 10th General Manager in franchise history. Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the signing.By Jesse Cohen, Zach Dooley

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Top 10 Questions: 2025 LA Kings Offseason 1:07:26

3M ago1:07:26

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The LA Kings have a number of decisions to make in the offseason of 2025. A number of players need new contracts and pivotal positions need to be addressed including that of General Manager. Zach Dooley and Jesse Cohen sit down for a look at the most pressing issues facing the Kings and the driving forces that will direct their upcoming decisions.…

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End Of 2024-25 Season Recap 58:48

3M ago58:48

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Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the Kings loss to the Oilers and the end of season media availabilities. The pair talk about the end of the Kings 2024-25 season, the departure of GM Rob Blake and the end of year conversations with the players and executives.By Jesse Cohen, Zach Dooley

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Kings v Oilers - Game Six Recap 35:47

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Jack Jablonski joins host Jesse Cohen to recap game six of the Kings first round matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. The pair discuss the 4-2 series loss for the LA Kings.By Jack Jablonski, Jesse Cohen

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Kings v Oilers - Game Five Recap 53:39

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Jack Jablonski joins host Jesse Cohen to recap game five of the Kings first round matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. The pair discuss the 3-2 series, what went wrong and what will have to change for the Kings to persevere moving forward.By Jesse Cohen, Jack Jablonski

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Kings v Oilers - Game Four Recap 57:41

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Jack Jablonski joins host Jesse Cohen to recap game four of the Kings first round matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. The pair discuss the hot start and slow collapse in the tying game of the first round series.By Jack Jablonski, Jesse Cohen

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Kings v Oilers - Game Three Recap 1:12:00

3M ago1:12:00

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Jack Jablonski and Scott Burnside join host Jesse Cohen to recap game three of the Kings first round matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. The trio discuss ups and downs of the wild 7-4 loss to the Oilers in the third game of the LA Kings 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs campaign including the controversial challenge in the 3rd period that lead to the Oile…

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Kings v Oilers - Game Two Recap 50:11

3M ago50:11

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Filling in for host Jesse Cohen, the trio of Zach Dooley, Jack Jablonski and Josh Schaefer discuss the Game 2 victory over Edmonton, which saw the Kings open up a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.By Zach Dooley, Jack Jablonski, Josh Schaefer

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Kings v Oilers - Game One Recap 1:15:47

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Jack Jablonski and Scott Burnside join host Jesse Cohen to recap game one of the Kings first round matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. The trio discuss ups and downs of the wild 6-5 victory over the Oilers in the opening game of the LA Kings 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs campaign.By Scott Burnside, Jesse Cohen, Jack Jablonski

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2025 Playoff Preview - Kings v Oilers 50:15

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Nick Nickson and Jim Fox join host Jesse Cohen to preview the upcoming playoff matchup between the Kings and the Oilers. The trio discuss the fourth consecutive first round matchup between Los Angeles and Edmonton and how both teams have changed during the 2024-2025 season.By Jesse Cohen, Jim Fox, Nick Nickson

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Neil Smith 54:22

4M ago54:22

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Neil Smith (GM of the '94 New York Rangers) joins host Jesse Cohen for a conversation before the 2024-25 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The pair discuss playoff formats, how to build a team for the playoffs and the evolution of the game.By Neil Smith, Jesse Cohen

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2024-25 Team Awards 52:49

4M ago52:49

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Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the upcoming playoff series with the OIlers and the 2024-25 Team Awards voted on by the LA media. The awards are Best Defenseman, Best Defensive Player, Best Newcomer and Team MVP (Bill LIbby Memorial Award).By Jesse Cohen, Zach Dooley

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Week 27 Recap w/ The Bannermen 56:28

4M ago56:28

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The Bannermen (Karo Blikian and Vartan Garibyan) join host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week for week 27 (SEA/ANA/COL). The trio discuss another strong week (2-1) for the Kings at home as well as the upcoming playoff matchup between the Kings and Oilers.By Jesse Cohen, Vartan Garibyan, Karo Blikian

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Week 26 Recap w/ the Hockey Royalty crew 1:09:12

4M ago1:09:12

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The Hockey Royalty crew (Russell Morgan, Joe Patarino and Randon McMahon) join host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week for week 26 (WPG/UHC/EDM). The quartet discuss the Kings strong play since the trade deadline and the benefits of seeding now that the Kings have clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.…

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A Conversation w/ Nick Nickson 52:32

4M ago52:32

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Nick Nickson joins Jesse Cohen for a conversation about his career as Play-By-Play for the Los Angeles Kings.By Nick Nickson, Jesse Cohen

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Week 25 Recap w/ Eddie Garcia (Locked on LA Kings) 40:29

4M ago40:29

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Eddie Garcia (Locked On LA Kings) joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week for week 25 (NYR/COL/TOR/SJS). The episode was recorded shortly after the Kings 8-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks.By Jesse Cohen, Eddie Garcia

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Jim Hiller 24:03

4M ago24:03

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Jim Hiller sits down for an extended conversation with Zach Dooley to discuss the current state of the Los Angeles Kings.By Jim HIller, Zach Dooley

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Week 24 Recap w/ Kasey Kazliner 39:02

4M ago39:02

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Kasey Kazliner (USC Annenberg Media) joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week for week 24 (MIN/CHI/CAR/BOS). The pair discuss the Kings back to back 7-2 wins over Carolina and Boston and the sudden contributions from up and down the lineup.By Jesse Cohen, Kasey Kazliner

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Week 23 Recap w/ Dennis Bernstein 41:53

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Dennis Bernstein (The 4th Period/Sirius XM) joins host Jesse Cohen to recap week 23 (NYI/WSH/NSH) and help crown a King of the Week. The pair talk about the strong week from the Kings (3-0) and discuss the differences between this season and previous seasons.By Dennis Bernstein, Jesse Cohen

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Top 10 Questions: 2024-25 Season (3/4 Season Update) 1:11:36

5M ago1:11:36

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1 How will injuries impact the season/How will Doughty's return impact the rest of the season? 2 How will the D Corps be deployed upon Doughty's return? 3 Will the changes to the special teams yield positive results? 4 Will Jim Hiller continue to be an unpredictable/creative/unconventional coach in a full season? 5 Will Quinton Byfield continue his…

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Week 22 Recap w/ John Hoven (The Mayor) 50:36

5M ago50:36

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John Hoven (Mayor's Manor) joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week for Week 22 (CHI/STL/STL/VGK) and preview the upcoming week (NYI/WSH/NSH).By John Hoven, Jesse Cohen

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Trade Deadline 34:24

5M ago34:24

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Zach Dooley joins Jesse Cohen to discuss the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline and the Kings acquisition of Andrei Kuzmenko.By Zach Dooley, Jesse Cohen

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Week 21 Recap w/ Jack Jablonski 46:23

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Jack Jablonski joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week for Week 21 (VGK/VAN/DAL/STL). Then the pair take a look at the quartet of games on the upcoming schedule (CHI/STL/STL/VGK).By Jack Jablonski, Jesse Cohen

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We're back... where did we go? 49:08

5M ago49:08

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Jesse Cohen updates Zach Dooley on the state of his health and his month of February as All The Kings Men returns to publication.By Zach Dooley, Jesse Cohen

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Week 16 Recap w/ Andrew Knoll & Hockeywood Wall Of Fame 36:55

6M ago36:55

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Andrew Knoll joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week. The pair discuss the three games on the teams schedule the past week (PIT/FLA/CBJ) and the imminent return of Drew Doughty. Then Erik Thompson (Mercury Insurance) joins the program to talk about the join instillation between Mercury and the Kings the Hockeywood Wall of Fame.…

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Phil Danault 23:18

6M ago23:18

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LA Kings forward Phil Danault join Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to talk about the Kings current season, adapting to life in California and to answer questions from fans.By Phil Danault, Zach Dooley, Jesse Cohen

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Week 15 Recap w/ Austin Stanovich 30:59

6M ago30:59

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Austin Stanovich (The Sporting Tribune) joins Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week. The pair discuss the final three games on the teams recent 5 game road trip (EDM/VAN/SEA) and takes a look ahead at the upcoming games on the schedule (PIT/FLA/CBJ).By Austin Stanovich, Jesse Cohen

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Top 10 Questions: 2024-25 Season (Half Season Update) 57:41

7M ago57:41

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1 How will injuries impact the season/How will Doughty's return impact the rest of the season? 2 How will the D corps be deployed in Doughty's absence/How will the D Corps be deployed upon Doughty's return? 3 Will the changes to the special teams yield positive results? 4 Will Jim Hiller continue to be an unpredictable/creative/unconventional coach…