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Mike Commito and host Jesse Cohen discuss the Bob Pulford era in another installment of This Week In Kings History. Then Dave Joseph talks about his Michigan roots, his entry into the world of professional broadcasting and what goes into his role as PA Announcer for the Kings and Reign. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast

The LA Kings delivered their annual State of the Franchise to their season ticket holders Thursday night. James Whitlock joins host Jesse Cohen to recap the event and share some details from the media scrums. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast

We were worried August wouldn't have that many interesting moments in Kings History. Silly us. Mike Commito and Jesse Cohen revisit THREE trades that shaped the franchise. Then Jason Hernandez explains the duties of an Off-Ice Official. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast

It's a "Behind The Scenes" double header! First, Musical Director/Organist Dieter Ruehle joins host Jesse Cohen to talk about his career and experience in the world of professional sports. Then Jon Rosen reveals how he became the LA Kings Insider and explores the challenges that come with the title. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast

It's been seven days so that means Mike Commito is back with another installment of This Week In Kings History. This week we look back at the trade that brought Terry Harper to LA. Then James Whitlock joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the Emerson Etem PTO, competing prospect pool rankings and to get some closure on a former King. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

The experience of watching a live hockey game in 2018 is about so much more than what happens on the ice. Brooklyn Boyars joined host Jesse Cohen to discuss what goes into putting on a live NHL game and how the franchise is working to grow the sport off the ice as well. Then Kings fan and voice actor David Kaye talks about the upcoming season and what it's like to represent media franchises that means so much to so many people. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

Mike Commito joins host Jesse Cohen for another installment of This Week In Kings History. This week, the pair discuss the 2000 signing of Mathieu Schneider. Then James Whitlock drops in to react to some recent Kings news including the NHL Networks annual player rankings. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

It's the 30th Anniversary of the trade that brought Wayne Gretzky to the LA Kings! Host Jesse Cohen kicks off the new season of All The Kings Men by speaking with Kings GM Rob Blake, Mike Commito and, of course, The Royal Half about the event that spawned a generation of hockey fans in LA and across the country. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast. 01:55 - 03:35 - David Courtney 03:40 - 14:15 - Rob Blake 14:15 - 32:50 - Mike Commito 32:50 - 54:00 - The Royal Half

Drew Doughty avoided a year of speculation by singing an eight year extension with the LA Kings on July 1st. Kings fans celebrated the deal while Islanders fans bemoaned the loss of John Tavares. The Royal Half joined host Jesse Cohen to celebrate the Fourth of July and the Doughty contract. The pair also looked around the league at some questionable signings and some even more questionable jersey burnings. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

LA Kings Development Camp wrapped up with a scrimmage Friday morning. Following the scrimmage Head Coach John Stevens and Director of Player Development, Mike O'Connell, spoke with the media. Ontario Reign Insider Zach Dooley also spoke to host Jesse Cohen about his impressions from Camp. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

The LA Kings Director of Player Personnel, Nelson Emerson, spoke to the media about the players invited to this years development camp and the organizational excitement about the talent on the ice. Then host Jesse Cohen spoke one-on-one with prospects Jaret Anderson-Dolan, Akil Thomas, Jacob Ingham and Drake Rymsha about their games, their lives and their experience at camp. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

The Athletic has finally come to Los Angeles. Friend of the podcast and former writer for Yahoo!'s Puck Daddy Blog, Josh Cooper joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss his new role covering hockey in Southern California, the Ilya Kovalchuk signing and the direction of the Kings moving forward. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

The LA Kings first round draft pick, Rasmus Kupari, played 39 games in the Finnish Elite League (SM-liiga) during the 2017-18 season. Christer Kasurinen joins host Jesse Cohen from Helsinki, Finland, to explain the structure of Finnish hockey, give his personal impressions on the young forward and discuss the esports initiative he started for HIFK (SM-liiga). Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

The LA Kings have agreed to a three year deal with Ilya Kovalchuk. In this episode, host Jesse Cohen and his father give their first impressions of the deal then former co-host of The Hockeywood Insider, Matt Murray, joins Cohen to reflect on the push to sign Kovalchuk back in 2010. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

The NHL Awards have been handed out and the NHL Draft is upon us. Jesse Cohen gives his reaction to the NHL Awards as well as some ideas for new awards and suggests a new nomination process. Then Corey Pronman from the Athletic and Eric K. from Jewels From The Crown help preview the upcoming draft. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

Zach Dooley, new Ontario Reign Insider, joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the recent trade that brought fan favorite Peter Budaj back to Southern California. Then, in honor of Father's Day, Jesse and his Dad have an extended conversation about the Budaj trade, the Stanley Cup Playoffs and much much more. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

The Washington Capitals are Stanley Cup Champions. Now that Alex Ovechkin has won the Cup, who's the best active player that hasn't? The Royal Half joins host Jesse Cohen to answer that question. The pair also discuss the 2018 Stanley Cup Final, Ovechkin's legacy and the future of the NHL. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

Assistant Coach Dave Lowry joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the evolution of the LA Kings forwards during the 2017-18 season. Lowry was also a member of the 1995-96 Florida Panthers team that reached the Stanley Cup Final and shares his thoughts on the Vegas Golden Knights. Then Peter Russo, a "skill consultant", joins the podcast to ask some important questions about teaching the game, watching the game and playing the game. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

The Vegas Golden Knights will face the Washington Capitals in the Stanley Cup Final. The Royal Half joins host Jesse Cohen to talk about how the playoffs unfolded, what to expect in the Final and what the matchup means to Kings fans. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

Drew Doughty was named as a Norris Trophy finalist and the LA Kings allowed the fewest goals in the NHL during the 2017-18 season. Sean O'Donnell joins host Jesse Cohen to talk about the All-Star Kings defenseman, the orginizational commitment to defense and future candidates to man the blueline in a Kings jersey. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

LA Kings Goalie Coach Bill Ranford joins host Jesse Cohen to talk about Jon Quick, Jack Campbell and the netminding depth within the organization. Then Cat Silverman breaks down the goaltending from the first three rounds of the playoffs. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

The Vegas Golden Knights inaugural season rolls on to the delight and horror of hockey fans everywhere. Ken Boehlke from SinBin.Vegas joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the first two games of the series, the merits of the NHL awards and the Eastern Conference Finals as well. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

The 2017-18 season was a transitional year for the LA Kings organization. Play-by-play announcer Alex Faust joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss his first year on the job, the current playoff matchups and expectations for the Kings moving forward. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

The Ontario Reign were eliminated from the AHL Calder Cup playoffs by the Texas Stars on Tuesday night. Stars Goalie Mike McKenna stopped the final 91 shots he faced to help Texas take Games 3 & 4 in Ontario. LA Kings/Ontario Reign PA Announcer, Dave Joseph and Cody Warner joined host Jesse Cohen immediately following the game to discuss the series and take a look forward at what the Reign (and Kings) might look like next season. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

The Ontario Reign lost Game Three of their first round matchup against the Texas Stars Sunday night at the end of the second OT period. LA Kings/Ontario Reign PA Announcer, Dave Joseph joined host Jesse Cohen immediately following the game to discuss the Reign, the Kings and the rest of the NHL Playoffs. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

The Vegas Golden Knights shutout the Kings Tuesday night at STAPLES Center to complete their four game sweep of the LA Kings. The Royal Half and Jack Jablonski joined host Jesse Cohen immediately following the game to discuss the goaltending, the lack of offense and what it all means moving forward. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

The Kings have lost the first three games in their series against the Vegas Golden Knights by a single goal. In this episode, host Jesse Cohen talked to his father about what could be learned from those games and what the Kings need to change in order to win Game Four. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

The LA Kings gave up two late goals Sunday night and dropped to 0-3 in their first round matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Royal Half and Jack Jablonski joined host Jesse Cohen following the game to make sense of the Kings play. The trio was then joined by Ken Boehlke (from SinBin.Vegas) for the Golden Knights perspective on the series. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

Erik Haula’s goal in double overtime gave the Vegas Golden Knights a 2-1 victory over the LA Kings on Friday night for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Shortly after that, host Jesse Cohen was joined by King Tufficult to discuss the longest game in Kings history, the impact of the Doughty suspension and what to expect when the series continues at STAPLES Center. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

The NHL has suspended Drew Doughty for Game 2 of the Kings/Knights series. The Royal Half joins host Jesse Cohen to react to the suspension, give his thoughts on Game 1 and evaluate the Kings chances in Game 2. In addition to that conversation, a report from Thursday morning practice where Cohen was able to speak to a handful of players and media. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

The Vegas Golden Knights shutout the LA Kings to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series between the two teams. PumperNicholl and Emily Griganavicius joined host Jesse Cohen immediately following the game to react to the loss. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

The 2017-18 Stanley Cup Playoffs are upon us as The LA Kings face-off against the Vegas Golden Knights in the first round. Jim Fox joins host Jesse Cohen to preview the series and recap the just completed season. Then Ken Boehlke, from SinBin.Vegas, talks about the Golden Knights first season, their roster heading into the playoffs and offers up some predictions. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast. 00:00 - 01:20 Intro 01:25 - 13:20 Jim Fox 13:25 - 29:30 Ken Boehkle

The 2017-18 Stanley Cup Playoffs are upon us! The LA Kings face-off against the Vegas Golden Knights in the first round and host Jesse Cohen is joined by a trio of guests to preview that series. First LA Kings Insider Jon Rosen gives an update on the health of the Kings roster and addresses the issue of playoff experience for both teams. Alex Faust recaps his first season as Kings play-by-play announcer and shares his thoughts on the Knights attempt at keeping visiting fans out of their arena. Finally, Jack A. Wilson recounts the highlights of another season of Kings Weekly, gives his picks in the other 7 first round matchups and explores the balance of speed vs. defense in the upcoming playoffs. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast. 00:00 - 01:30 Intro 01:30 - 16:50 Jon Rosen 16:55 - 30:00 Alex Faust 30:00 - 63:00 Jack A. Wilson

The Ontario Reign have clinched a spot in the AHL Calder Cup Playoffs for the third consecutive season. Head Coach Mike Stothers joined host Jesse Cohen to discuss the challenges of an ever shifting roster, the current season and offer some insight into current players on the LA Kings roster. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

The LA Kings finished the 2017-18 regular season with 98 points and earned the 1st Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. The Royal Half joined host Jesse Cohen immediately following the last regular season game of the season to review the regular season and preview the upcoming playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

Dustin Brown gave Kings fans four chances to cheer after the Kings clinched a playoff spot on a night off. The four-goal game was the first of his career and capped off an incredible season for the Ithaca native. The Royal Half and Jack Jablonski joined host Jesse Cohen following the game to discuss Brown's incredible career revival, the playoff picture and hand out some postseason awards. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

The Kings defeated the Avalanche 3-1 in a must win game Monday night at STAPLES Center. Jack Jablonski joined host Jesse Cohen immediately following the game to discuss the important victory. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

Jeff Carter's Hat Trick led the LA Kings past the surging Coyotes on Thursday night. Jack Jablonski joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the important win, the upcoming game against the Ducks and the tight Western Conference playoff race. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

Anze Kopitar picked up two more points as the Kings shutout the Flames 3-0. Jack Jablonski joins host Jesse Cohen to talk about the win, Kopitar's Hart candidacy and the last remaining games on the schedule. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

Anze Kopitar scored four goals to lead the LA Kings in a 7-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. The offensive outburst put the Kings back into 3rd place in the Pacific Division and was the first four goal game of Kopitar's career. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

The Kings are 4-3-1 in March and 2-1-1 over the past week. LA Kings PA Announcer Dave Joseph joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the past week in Kings hockey, the Ontario Reign and the Hart Trophy race. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

The LA Kings defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 Monday night at STAPLES Center. Host Jesse Cohen discusses the player of the game, the play of the game and what the Kings will need to do to secure a playoff spot. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

March is almost half over so it's time for the Fourth Annual Bark Madness Tournament! The Royal Half joins host Jesse Cohen to introduce new rules, new dogs and a brand new #1 Seed in the annual tournament to crown the fans favorite dog. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

Trevor Lewis returned to the lineup and scored the game winning goal Thursday night at STAPLES Center. Jeff Carter and Kyle Clifford also scored as the Kings defeated the Washington Capitals by a score of 3-1. Jack Jablonski joined host Jesse Cohen following the game to discuss the win, the player of the game and the role the Golden Knights have to play in the Kings playoff effort. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

The 11th annual "Luc Robitaille Celebrity Shootout" is this Sunday! Stacia Robitaille joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the origins of Echoes of Hope, the Celebrity Shootout and how to attend the events. Proceeds will benefit Stacia and Luc Robitaille's nonprofit, Echoes of Hope. The organization supports children, youth, and young adults in need. For future episodes of this podcast, subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast For tickets to the Celebrity Shootout visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/luc-robitaille-celebrity-shootout-2018-please-read-timing-details-below-tickets-28341422959

With Trevor Lewis set to return any day, we had to talk to Jack A. Wilson. The senior producer from Fox Sports West joined host Jesse Cohen to sing the praises of the unsung hero, preview a brand new Kings Weekly and celebrate the 20th birthday of a beloved film. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

The LA Kings found a new way to lose on Saturday. Jack Jablonski and special guests Chanelle Berlin & Diane Phan (the voices behind THXBUD) join host Jesse Cohen to discuss the Kings third period collapse against the Chicago Blackhawks. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

The LA Kings defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday night to extend their winning streak to three games. Jack Jablonski joined host Jesse Cohen following the game to discuss the recent success as well as name a player of the game. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

The LA Kings swept their home-and-home games against the Vegas Golden Knights and the NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone. Kings play-by-play announcer Alex Faust joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the Kings current place in the NHL landscape. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcasting app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.

Jeff Carter scored his first goal of the season Monday night as the LA Kings defeated the surprising Vegas Golden Knights. Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown also scored in the 3-2 OT victory at STAPLES Center. Jack Jablonski joined host Jesse Cohen after the game to try and make sense of the yet another third period comeback. Subscribe on iTunes or any other podcast app. Subscription links and recent episodes can be found at LAKings.com/podcast.