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Newly signed Center Phillip Danault joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley on this episode of All The Kings Men. Danault recently appeared in the Stanley Cup Final with the Montreal Canadiens and talks about why he decided to test free agency this summer and what he hopes to accomplish in LA.

Newly signed defenseman Alex Edler joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley on this episode of All The Kings Men. Edler has spent his entire NHL career to date with the Vancouver Canucks and talks about why he decided to test free agency this summer and what he hopes to accomplish in LA.

The LA Kings have signed unrestricted free agent defenseman Alex Edler to a one-year contract. The 6'3 defenseman comes to LA after 15 years with the Vancouver Canucks. Thomas Drance of The Athletic (Vancouver) joins host Jesse Cohen to talk about the veteran defenseman and what his signing will mean for the Kings.

The LA Kings signed four players on Wednesday: a goalie, a defenseman and two centers. C.C. Hawkley joins host Jesse Cohen to talk about the depth signing of TJ Tynan before Zach Dooley and Cohen give their thoughts on all the recent transactions Rob Blake has made, overhauled the roster without losing any of the prized prospects in the organization.

Trevor Moore joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to talk about his recently signed contract extension and his future with the LA Kings.

Brandt Clarke joins Jesse Cohen and Jack Jablonski after being selected 8th overall by the LA Kings in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Following that conversation, Chris Peters joins Jesse Cohen to talk about the full complement of draft picks selected by the Kings in this year's draft. Peters gives his thoughts on all four players, where they were selected and how they fit into the Kings heralded prospect pool.

The Expansion Draft is mere days away and all 30 teams have submitted their protection lists to the league. Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen for an exploration of the biggest questions facing the LA Kings heading into the expansion draft, the entry draft and the rest of the summer.

Chris Peters (Hockey Sense) joins Jack Jablonski in the sixth and final episode of our 2021 NHL Entry Draft coverage. The pair discuss the trio of highly ranked prospects coming out of the University of Michigan and focus on the top Russian prospects as well.

Daryl Evans joins host Jesse Cohen for the sixth and final round of player evaluations from the 2021 LA Kings season. Evans shares his thoughts on Anze Kopitar, Dustin Brown, Gabriel Vilardi, Jaret Anderson-Dolan, Carl Grundstrom and Austin Wagner.

Will Scouch (McKeen's Hockey/Scouching) joins Jack Jablonski in the fifth episode of our 2021 NHL Entry Draft coverage. The pair discuss some of the highly ranked prospects coming out of the USHL including Cole Sillinger (F), Mackie Samoskevich (F), and Stanisalv Svozil (D).

Daryl Evans joins host Jesse Cohen for the fifth round of player evaluations from the 2021 LA Kings season. In this episode, Evans shares his thoughts on Alex Iafallo and Adrian Kempe.

The LA Kings have acquired forward Viktor Arvidsson from the Nashville Predators for a second round pick (2021) and a third round pick (2022). Pete Wever (Nashville Predators) and Sixten Funqvist (NHL.se) join host Jesse Cohen to talk about why Arvidsson was available and what Kings fans can expect from him.

Mike Leone (USNTDP) joins Jack Jablonski in the fourth episode of our 2021 NHL Entry Draft coverage. The pair discuss some of the highly ranked prospects coming out of the US National Team Development Program including Luke Hughes(D), Chaz Lucius(F), and Sean Behrens(D).

Daryl Evans joins host Jesse Cohen for the fourth round of player evaluations from the 2021 LA Kings season. Evans shares his thoughts on the left side of the Kings blueline focusing on Mikey Anderson, Tobias Björnfot, Olli Määttä and Kurtis MacDermid.

Tony Ferrari (Dobber Prospects) joins Jack Jablonski in the third episode of our 2021 NHL Entry Draft coverage. The pair discuss some of the highly ranked prospects coming out of the CHL including Sebastian Cossa (G), Brandt Clarke (D), and Dylan Guenther (F).

Kelly Cheeseman joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to discuss the return of Frozen Fury. Salt Lake City, UT will be the new host of the preseason game featuring the LA Kings and Vegas Golden Knights.

Daryl Evans joins host Jesse Cohen for the third round of player evaluations from the 2021 LA Kings season. Evans shares his thoughts on the right side of the Kings blueline focusing on Drew Doughty, Matt Roy and Sean Walker.

Christer Kasurinen (hREDS) joins Jack Jablonski in the second episode of our 2021 NHL Entry Draft coverage. The pair discuss some of the highly ranked prospects coming out of Finland including Aatu Räty, Samu Tuomaala and Oliver Kapanen.

01:06 - Cal Petersen08:45 - Jonathan Quick14:07 - Trevor Moore19:19 - Andreas Athanasiou23:42 - Blake Lizotte28:47 - Matt Luff

Sixten Funqvist (NHL.sv/SHL.se) joins Jack Jablonski in the first episode of our 2021 NHL Entry Draft coverage. The pair discuss some of the highly ranked prospects coming out of Sweden including Jesper Wallstedt (G), Simon Edvinsson (D), and William Eklund (F).

01:32 - Quinton Byfield07:56 - Arthur Kaliyev12:10 - Rasmus Kupari18:32 - Lias Andersson23:05 - Kale Clague28:03 - Austin Strand32:33 - Brendan Lemieux35:37 - Christian Wolanin37:56 - Martin Frk41:01 - Mark Alt42:59 - Troy Grosenick

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and to close it out we've got a fascinating conversation with Samson Lee and Aisha Visram. The pair join host Jesse Cohen to talk about their roles as a video coordinator for the Kings (Lee) and an athletic trainer for the Reign (Visram). It's a fascinating peek behind the curtains of the organization to see how the industry is evolving along with it's tools and technology.

The LA Kings are facing an offseason full of tough decisions. Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen as the pair outline the dates, deadlines and details the Kings will have to navigate between now and the start of the 2021-22 NHL Season.

The NHL recently signed a seven year deal with ESPN starting with the 2021-22 season. SportsCenter anchor and former host of NHL2Night, John Buccigross joins Jack Jablonski to talk about the deal, his career covering professional and collegiate hockey and the future of the LA Kings.

Former LA King and Minnesota Wild, Mark Parrish joins Jesse Cohen and Jack Jablonski to preview the first round matchup between the Minnesota Wild and the Vegas Golden Knights. Parrish, a Minnesota native, played for the Kings during the 2005-06 season and played for the Wild from 2006-2008.

Jack Jablonski joins host Jesse Cohen as the pair share their immediate reactions to the just concluded 2021 LA Kings season. The pair discuss the expectations for the off season as well as the progress the organization made on and off the ice during the covid shortened season.

The 2021 NHL regular season is coming to a close. Jack Jablonski joins host Jesse Cohen to talk about the recent play of the LA Kings. The duo evaluate the play of rookie Quinton Byfield and discuss what they'd like to see from the club in the remaining games left on the schedule. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.

The NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone but questions about the LA Kings roster still remain. Jim Fox and Nick Nickson join host Jesse Cohen to tackle the biggest question facing the LA Kings... where do we go from here? Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.

Jeff Carter has been traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a pair of conditional draft picks. Host Jesse Cohen and his father reminisce about Jeff Carter's time in LA and his importance to the franchise. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.

Before the trade deadline comes and goes, Peter Russo joins host Jesse Cohen for a conversation recorded in late February.

The LA Kings completed a pair of trades over the past week. Michael Amadio was traded to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for defenseman Christian Wolanin while the New York Rangers exchanged forward Brendan Lemieux for a fourth round pick. Graham Creech, from TSN 1200 in Ottawa, and Leslie Treff, from NY Sportsday/PHWA, join host Jesse Cohen to introduce the newest members of the LA Kings and what Kings fans can expect from them. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.

John Hoven and Dennis Bernstein (from Kings of the Podcast) join Jesse Cohen for the first half of a longer conversation about the LA Kings. Part 2 can be heard on Kings of the Podcast. Never miss an episode of All The Kings Men by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.

The NCAA Mens Hockey Tournament is set to begin this weekend and Kings prospects Brock Faber (D) and David Hrenak (G) will try to lead their team to the Frozen Four and beyong. Prospects expert Chris Peters joins Zach Dooley and Jesse Cohen for a primer on the tournament and what Kings fans should be watching for. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast

Adrian Kempe scored 5 goals in two games and the Kings took 3 out of a possible 4 points from the Anaheim Ducks. Karo Blikian and Varty Garibyan (of The Bannermen Podcast) join host Jesse Cohen and Jack Jablonski to talk about the explosive performance from Adrian Kempe, the continuing push for a playoff spot and Troy Grosenick's first NHL win since 2014. The 2021 season has been a rollercoaster and the two game series against the Ducks was no exception. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast

10 - How many games will we see in net from Quick & Petersen9 - What will the AHL/CHL seasons look like?8 - Who will emerge on the left side of the defense?7 - What will the Second line be and who will provide secondary scoring?6 - Will Lias Andersson become a regular NHL player?5 - Who will wind up on the protected list for the Seattle Expansion Draft?4 - How will the Taxi Squad be utilized during the season?3 - Will the Kings capitalize on their cap space to make any transactions?2- Will Drew Doughty have a bounce back season?1 - Will the LA Kings make the playoffs?

The LA Kings have won six in a row and earned points in seven straight, a streak that includes all four games on the current road trip. Dustin Brown is rejuvenated, the goaltending is lights out and the lineup is full of young players contributing at key moments. Jack Jablonski and Trevor Rabone join host Jesse Cohen to break down the two game series against the St. Louis Blues and name a play and player of the series. Subscribe today at LAKings.com/podcast.

The LA Kings have won four in a row and have points in five straight games. The last two wins came on the road against the Arizona Coyotes. Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen from St. Louis to discuss the two game set against Arizona and to name a play and player of the series. Subscribe today at LAKings.com/podcast.

The LA Kings took 3 out of a possible 4 points from the San Jose Sharks in a two game series played at STAPLES Center. The Sharks erased a third period lead in the first game but couldn't erase the lead in the second game as the Kings offense exploded for six goals against San Jose. Zach Dooley and Jack Jablonski join host Jesse Cohen to take a look back at both games to see what went right and what went wrong. The trio identify the plays and the players of the series as well as take a look ahead to the Kings scheduled games against Minnesota and Arizona. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast

Jaret Anderson-Dolan scored his first NHL goal but the LA Kings extended their losing streak to four games after being swept by the Golden Knights in Las Vegas. Jack Jablonski joined host Jesse Cohen following the two game series to reflect on the impact injuries and Covid-19 have had on the Kings early in the 2021 season. The Kings will return to STAPLES Center Tuesday night with a 3-6-2 record. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.

The 10 Biggest Questions Facing The 2021 LA Kings10 - How many games will we see in net from Quick & Petersen9 - What will the AHL/CHL seasons look like?8 - Who will emerge on the left side of the defense?7 - What will the Second line be and who will provide secondary scoring?6 - Will Lias Andersson become a regular NHL player?5 - Who will wind up on the protected list for the Seattle Expansion Draft?4 - How will the Taxi Squad be utilized during the season?3 - Will the Kings capitalize on their cap space to make any transactions?2- Will Drew Doughty have a bounce back season?1 - Will the LA Kings make the playoffs?

The LA Kings closed out their first road trip of the season with a loss in the standings and multiple losses on the ice. Forward Andreas Athanasiou was ruled ineligible to play before the game and defensemen Matt Roy and Sean Walker were lost to injury during the game. Roy was driven head first into the boards by Kevin Fiala, while Sean Walker was struck in the face by a rising slap shot fired by Matt Dumba. Despite the injuries, the team seemed to rally late in the game before ultimately losing 5-3. Following the game, Head Coach Todd McLellan and Drew Doughty were made available to the media and offered up rare insight and sincerity when talking about the difficult circumstances the game presented. Carrlyn Bathe and host Jesse Cohen were both on the post game media calls and spoke about the some of the more shocking moments on this episode of All The Kings Men. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.

Kurtis MacDermid scored in the first period and Carl Grundstrom scored in the third to lead the Kings to a 2-1 road win against the Minnesota WIld. Cal Petersen made 32 saves to earn his first victory of the season as the Kings improved to a record of 3-2-2 on the season. Following the game, Jack Jablonski joined host Jesse Cohen to react to the hard fought win and to name both a play of the game and a player of the game. Jablonski chose the Kings PK following the coaches challenge as the play of the game and Carl Grundstrom as the player of the game. Meanwhile, Cohen selected MacDermid's surprising first period goal as the play of the game and singled out Cal Petersen's performance in net for player of the game. The Kings will face the Wild again on Thursday night. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the podcast at LAKings.com/podcast.

After six games in the 2021 season, the LA Kings find themselves with a 2-2-2 record. After back to back OT losses to the Minnesota Wild, the Kings split their series with the Avs and the Blues and have scored the most goals in the Honda West Division. Anze Kopitar is tied for the league lead in points and leads the league with nine assists. Jack Jablonski joined host Jesse Cohen following the Kings 6-3 victory over the Blues to talk about the shifting lineup, the shaky start and what the remaining 50 games might look like. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.

The LA Kings kicked off their 2021 season with a pair of games against the Minnesota Wild at STAPLES Center. The Kings went 0-0-2 after giving up 3-1 leads in the third period of both games. Jeff Carter led the way with 4 points and Andreas Athanasiou scored his first two goals as a member of the LA Kings. Jack Jablonski joins host Jesse Cohen on this episode of All The Kings Men to break down the goals for and against, react to the late game collapses and look ahead to the series against the Colorado Avalanche. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast

TOP 10 QUESTIONS10 - How many games will we see in net from Quick :& Petersen9 - What will the AHL/CHL seasons look like?8 - Who will emerge on the left side of the defense?7 - What will the Second line be and who will provide secondary scoring?6 - Will Lias Andersson become a regular NHL player?5 - Who will wind up on the protected list for the Seattle Expansion Draft?4 - How will the Taxi Squad be utilized during the season?3 - Will the Kings capitalize on their cap space to make any transactions?2- Will Drew Doughty have a bounce back season?1 - Will the LA Kings make the playoffs?

Patrick Williams, NHL.com & EP Rinkside, joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the current state of the AHL for the 2021 Season. The AHL made a series of announcements last week about the upcoming season and Patrick covered it all. The Ontario Reign will play in a newly formed division and will likely be impacted by the changes to the AHL and the NHL rules in ways we won't fully understand for months. Patrick also discusses the financial ramifications of playing during a pandemic and how the league plans to address them. Never miss an episode by subscribing at LAKings.com/podcast

Zach Dooley joins Jesse Cohen and Carrlyn Bathe from LA Kings training camp. The Insider discusses the recently completed World Junior Champsionship where Alex Turcotte, Arthur Kaliyev and Brock Faber led Team USA to a win over Canada in the Gold Medal game. Dooley also discusses the increased pressure on Cal Petersen, Mikey Anderson and Gabe Vilardi in their first "full" NHL season. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at NHL.com/podcast

TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins Jack Jablonski from Edmonton to discuss the play of the LA Kings prospects at the IIHF World Junior Championship. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast

Training Camp for the LA Kings 2021 season opens on Thursday, Dec. 31st and the Kings first game is January 14th. Jim Fox and Nick Nickson join host Jesse Cohen to discuss how the shortened schedule, rules changes and additions to the roster will shape the upcoming season and possibly seasons to come. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast

Cal Petersen revealed his new mask, presumably to be worn with the Reverse Retro Kings jerseys this season, and the reviews were universally positive. Ray Bishop, the man behind the design and the paint job, joins host Jesse Cohen to talk about Petersen's goalie masks and his career as a goalie mask painter. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/Podcast