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Will Jim Hiller return as head coach and what will his staff look like?Jim Hiller, DJ Smith, Newell Brown Which prospects will get ELC/begin their professional careers?Dvorak/Zeimmer/BoothKaleb Lawrence, Aatu JamsenWhat will Quinton Byfield's contract look like?5 years, $6.25M AAVWill Arvidsson and/or Roy return?No Who will be the goaltenders under contract at the end of the summer?Kuemper/Rittich/Copley/Portillo Who from the 4th line will return?Lewis Which RFA prospects will be qualified?SIGNED: Thomas, Turcotte, Lee, Ward, Hicketts, Madden, Fagemo, Byfield, Spence, Portillo QO:Kaliyev Will there be any trades?Grundstrom for Burroughs, PLD for Kuemper, 2nd/4th for Jeannot What will the LA Kings draft haul look like?Greentree, George, Woolley, Reeder Will the Kings sign any UFAs from outside the organization?Edmunson, Foegele, Gawdin, Malott, Studnicka, Walsh, Jones

Actor and Kings fan Isaiah Mustafa joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to discuss the top hockey movies of all time.

Veteran media member Ted Sobel joins host Jesse Cohen for a discussion of how the way sports stories are told and how it's changed over the years.

In 2016-17 the NHL celebrated it's 100th season and The Hockey News listed the Top 50 players for every franchise. In November of 2017, host Jesse Cohen and his father went through the list for the LA Kings and made some alterations. Seven years later the pair revisit the original list and their changes and continue to make more changes based on the record breaking performances of Anze Kopitar, the emergence of Adrian Kempe and a number of other factors.

Michelle Minahen (Marketing) and Kylie McLogan (Group Sales) join host Jesse Cohen to discuss the process of creating the promotional schedule and designing all of the LA Kings promotional items and themed merchandise.

The LA Kings signed Reilly Walsh and Caleb Jones as free agents and acquired Kyle Burroughs via a trade with San Jose in the summer of 2024. Jason Shaya (Utica Comets), Meghan Angley (DNVR Sports), Brennan Vogt (The Rink),) Sheng Peng (SJ Hockey Now) and Ed Egros (Bally Sports) join host Jesse Cohen to discuss the trio of defensemen, their hockey careers and what Kings fans can expect from them in the future.

The LA Kings signed forwards Jack Studnicka, Glen Gawdin and Jeff Malott to Free Agent contracts in the summer of 2024. Sheng Peng (SJ Hockey Now), Aaron Cooney (broadcaster, San Diego Gulls) and Daniel Fink (broadcaster, Manitoba Moose) join host Jesse Cohen to discuss the trio of forwards, their hockey careers and what Kings fans can expect from them in the future.

The LA Kings selected James "Jay" Reeder with the 198th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. Evan Dixon (Head Coach, Dubuque Fighting Saints) joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss Reeder's play in the USHL. Then Mark Yannetti (Director Amateur Scouting) discusses the Kings scouting and drafting of Reeder before Chris Peters evaluates the pick from an independent perspective.

The LA Kings selected Jared Woolley with the 164th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. Rob Simpson (Associate GM, London Knights) joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss Woolley's play in the OHL. Then Mark Yannetti (Director Amateur Scouting) discusses the Kings scouting and drafting of Woolley before Chris Peters evaluates the pick from an independent perspective.

The LA Kings selected Carter George with the 57th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. Paul Gibson (Goaltending Coach, Owen Sound Attack) and Dale DeGray (General Manager, Owen Sound Attack) join host Jesse Cohen to discuss George's play in the OHL. Then Mark Yannetti (Director Amateur Scouting) discusses the Kings scouting and drafting of George before Chris Peters evaluates the pick from an independent perspective.

The LA Kings selected Liam Greentree with the 26th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. Bill Bowler (GM Windsor Spitfires) joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss Greentree's career in Windsor to date. Then Mark Yannetti (Director Amateur Scouting) discusses the Kings scouting of Greentree and Chris Peters evaluates the pick from an independent perspective.

The LA Kings have acquired goaltender Darcy Kuemper from the Washington Capitals in exchange for forward Pierre-Luc Dubois. Mike Vogel (WashingtonCaps) joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss Kuemper's time with the Capitals and what Kings fans can expect from him in Los Angeles. After that we bring you the audio from Darcy Kuemper's media availability following the trade.

The LA Kings have signed defenseman Joel Edmundson to a four year contract with an annual cap hit of $3.85M. Mike Vogel (WashingtonCaps) joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss Edmundson's time in DC and what Kings fans can expect from him on and off the ice in Los Angeles. After that Ed Egros (Bally Sports) provides additional statistical analysis on the Edmundson signing before Arpon Basu (The Athletic) discusses the player he covered for three seasons in Montreal.

The LA Kings have acquired forward Tanner Jeannot from the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 4th round pick in 2024 and a 2nd round pick in 2025. Pete Weber (Nashville) and Gabby Shirley (Tampa Bay) join host Jesse Cohen to discuss Jeannot's impact on and off the ice with the Predators and Lightning and what Kings fans can expect from him in Los Angeles. After that Ed Egros (Bally Sports) provides additional statistical analysis on the Jeannot acquisition.

The LA Kings have signed forward Warren Feogele to a three year contract with an annual cap hit of $3.5M. Daniel Nugent-Bowman (The Athletic) joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss Foegele's three season run in Edmonton and what Kings fans can expect from him on and off the ice in the following three seasons with the Kings. After that Ed Egros (Bally Sports) provides additional statistical analysis on the Foegele signing.

Will Jim Hiller return as head coach and what will his staff look like?Which prospects will get an Entry Level Contract or begin their professional careers?What will Quinton Byfield's contract look like?Will Arvidsson or Roy be re-signed?Who will be the goaltenders under contract at the end of the summer?Who from the 4th line will return?Which RFA prospects will be qualified?Will the Kings make any trades?What will the LA Kings do at the draft?Will the Kings sign any UFAs from outside the organization?

Carter George was selected with the 57th pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. Mark Yannetti spoke to the media bout the second round pick immediately following the completion of the Draft in Vegas. Then, the goaltending prospect joined host Jesse Cohen during the LA Kings Development Camp to discuss the thrill of being drafted as well as his career path on and off the ice.

The LA Kings 2024 Development Camp was held over three days at Toyota Sports Performance Center. The Kings prospects participated in drills and scrimmages and got to know the Kings development staff. Ryan Conmy, Jared Wright and Matthew Mania took time out of their schedules to talk to host Jesse Cohen one on one and Jakub Dvorak spoke from his locker on day one about his transition from Czechia to Swift Current.

Liam Greentree joins us from The Sphere at the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. Then Zach Dooley and Jesse Cohen recap the two day event, the trades the Kings made and look forward to Development Camp. The duo also react to the decisions the Kings made on Sunday regarding their 7 Restricted Free Agents.

Head Equipment Manager Darren Granger joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to discuss the changes to the LA Kings jerseys both home and away. The trio also discuss the entire uniform including the helmets, gloves and socks.

Kaleb Lawrence, drafted by the Kings in 2022, signed his entry level contract back at the end of May. The 6'6 forward joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the ups and downs of his career and where it will take him in the 2024-25 season. Then Scott Wheeler joins us to discuss the 2024 NHL Entry draft, who the Kings might select and his overall approach to covering the world of NHL prospects.

Kelly Cheeseman (LA Kings), Andy Cruz (House Industries) and Jonathan Dupree (House Industries) join Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to explore the creative processes that went into the Kings new brand evolution. The conversation covers not only the two year odyssey of creative collaboration but also digs deep into the details that differentiate the new logos and word marks.

Zach Dooley and Jesse Cohen share their immediate reactions to the Kings acquiring goaltender Darcy Kuemper in exchange for forward Pierre-Luc Dubois. In addition we have included the media availability with GM Rob Blake that took place on the afternoon of Wednesday June 19th immediately following the announcement of the trade.

Direcotr of Amateur Scouting Mark Yannetti joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley in advance of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. Yannetti shares a number of general scouting philosophies and updates the progress of recently drafted prospects on the LA Kings reserve list.

Daryl Evans and Ed Egros join host Jesse Cohen forthe final round of player evaluations for the 2023-24 season. The trio discuss Quinton Byfield, Kevin Fiala, Adrian Kempe and Anze Kopitar.

Daryl Evans and Ed Egros join host Jesse Cohen for another round of player evaluations for the 2023-24 season. The trio discuss Viktor Arvidsson, Trevor Moore, Phil Danault and Pierre-Luc Dubois.

Jack Jablonski joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers. The pair catch up on a few off-season updates and re-evaluate the first round matchup between the Kings and Oilers now that Edmonton has reached the Final.

Daryl Evans and Ed Egros join host Jesse Cohen for another round of player evaluations for the 2023-24 season. The trio discuss Trevor Lewis, Blake Lizotte, Carl Grundstrom, Arthur Kaliyev and Alex Laferriere.

Hampton Slukynsky joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss his career. The 2023 draft pick recently completed his first season with the Fargo Force (USHL) where he won the Goaltender of the Year Award and backstopped the Force to their third Clark Cup. After that, Zach Dooley joins the program to discuss hiring of Newell Brown as assistant coach of the LA Kings.

Daryl Evans and Ed Egros join host Jesse Cohen for another round of player evaluations for the 2023-24 season. The trio discuss the top seven defenseman in minutes played for the LA Kings in the recently completed season.

LA Kings Head Coach Jim Hiller joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley immediately following the press conference announcing his multi-year contract. Hiller was named interim Head Coach following the NHL All-Star break in early February and led the team to a 21-12-1 record.

David Rittich joins host Jesse Cohen from Czechia to discuss his new contract extension with the LA Kings. Rittich also discusses his previous season in the LA Kings organization, his off season schedule and much more. Then Ed Egros joins the show to discuss which statistics are helpful in evaluating goaltending performances as well as applying those metrics to the Kings goaltending in the 2023-24 season.

The LA Kings have a number of difficult decisions to make in the offseason of 2024. A number of players need new contracts and pivotal positions need to be addressed. 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.

The Ontario Reign are set to take on the Coachella Valley Firebirds in the Pacific Division Finals of the AHL Calder Cup Playoffs. Reign play by play announce Josh Schaefer joins host Jesse Cohen to preview the Reign's third round matchup. Then Kenji Hall (General Manager - Casino at Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel) joins us to discuss the ongoing agreement between Yaamava' and the LA Kings.

Zach Dooley and Jesse Cohen recap the LA Kings 2024 Exit Media Availabilities. Anze Kopitar, Adrian Kempe, Quinton Byfield, Trevor Moore, Phil Danault, Viktor Arvidsson, Kevin Fiala, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Alex Laferriere, Drew Doughty, Mikey Anderson, Vladislav Gavrikov, MattRoy and Cam Talbot all sat down to talk to the media at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season.

1 Can the Kings limit the even strength offensive production of McDavid and Draisaitl?2 Can the Kings penalty kill limit the Oilers PP?3 Can the Kings Power Play maintain momentum and provide offense?4 How will Jim Hiller approach the lineup during the playoffs?5 How will Jim Hiller/Mike Buckley handle the goaltending rotation?6 Will Quinton Byfield continue his production into the postseason?7 Who will be the X Factor?8 Will PLD provide the depth he was acquired to provide?9 Can the Kings earn a win in Edmonton and capitalize on their home record?10 Will the Kings defeat the Oilers?

Jack Jablonski and Scott Burnside join host Jesse Cohen to recap game four of the Kings first round matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. The trio discuss ups and downs of the fourth game in the Kings 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs campaign and take a look ahead to game five.

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 third game in the Kings 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs campaign and take a look ahead to game four.

Jack Jablonski and Ed Egros join host Jesse Cohen to recap game two of the Kings first round matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. The trio discuss ups and downs of the second game in the Kings 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs campaign and take a look ahead to game three.

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 opening game in the Kings 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs campaign and take a look ahead to game two.

1 Can the Kings limit the even strength offensive production of McDavid and Draisaitl?2 Can the Kings penalty kill limit the Oilers PP?3 Can the Kings Power Play maintain momentum and provide offense?4 How will Jim Hiller approach the lineup during the playoffs?5 How will Jim Hiller/Mike Buckley handle the goaltending rotation?6 Will Quinton Byfield continue his production into the postseason?7 Who will be the X Factor?8 Will PLD provide the depth he was acquired to provide?9 Can the Kings earn a win in Edmonton and capitalize on their home record?10 Will the Kings defeat the Oilers?

QUESTIONS FROM THE START OF THE SEASONWhat role will the Salary Cap PlayWho will lead the team in scoring?How will younger plays manage the opportunities they get?How will the goaltending impact the season?Will PLD have a career year?Will Quinton Byfield "break out"? QUESTIONS FROM THE ALL-STAR BREAKWill there be visible changes to the team's approach?How will Jim Hiller change the lineup?Will the home record improve under Hiller?Will the special teams hold steady? FINAL QUESTIONWill they make the playoffs?

Eddie Garcia (Locked On LA Kings) joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week for Week 27. The Kings went 2-1 in three games against the Anaheim Ducks and Calgary Flames. After that conversation, Jack Jablonski delivers a preview of the upcoming week, the final two games of the regular season against the Minnesota Wild and Chicago Blackhawks.

Hall of Fame NBA photographer and photographer of your LA Kings Andrew D. Bernstein joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss his career in the world of professional sports photography. Bernstein has played an influential and ground breaking role in the industry and has worked with some of the biggest names and biggest teams in sports.

Eric Stephens (The Athletic) joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week for Week 26. The Kings went 3-1 during their four game week against the Winnipeg Jets, Seattle Kraken, San Jose Sharks and Vancouver Canucks. After that conversation, Jack Jablonski delivers a preview of the upcoming week, a three game stretch against two opponents, the Anaheim Ducks and Calgary Flames.

Rich Seeley joined host Jesse Cohen for an update on the LA Kings AHL affiliate. The GM of the Reign discussed the process of bringing in veterans to support Kings prospects and gave scouting reports on most of the high profile prospects that have played for Ontario in the 2023-24 season.

Joe Patarino and Russell Morgan (Hockey Royalty) joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week for Week 25. The Kings went 1-2 during their three game week against the Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames. After that conversation, Jack Jablonski delivers a preview of the upcoming week, a four game stretch against the Winnipeg Jets, Seattle Kraken, San Jose Sharks and Vancouver Canucks.

Andrew Knoll (L.A. Dailey News) joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week for Week 24. The Kings went 3-0 during their three game home stand against the Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Wild and Tampa Bay Lightning. After that conversation, Jack Jablonski delivers a preview of the remaining two games this week. The Kings take on the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames.

Manon Rhéaume & Blake Bolden join host Jesse Cohen to discuss the LA Kings Selects, a U12 Girls tournament team with tryouts on March 23rd which will compete in the PIP's Rochester tournament in June. Then Chance Clarke joins the program to discuss his design work on Aaron Dell's Ontario Reign pads.

John Hoven (Mayor's Manor) joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week for Week 23. The Kings went 2-2 during their four game week against the New York Islanders, St. Louis Blues, Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars. After that conversation, Jack Jablonski delivers a preview of the upcoming week, a three game home stand against the Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Wild and Tampa Bay Lightning.