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Marco Sturm joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to talk about the upcoming Rookie Faceoff in Las Vegas. The Ontario Reign Head Coach also talked about his experience as an AHL head coach, the upcoming Reign season and the challenges of balancing a lineup between established veterans and younger developing players.

Jarret Stoll joined host Jesse Cohen to answer questions submitted by LA Kings fans. The questions covered his role on the Kings development staff to his time as a player and even veered into the personal. Get ready for the upcoming season by listening to a member of the Kings front office talk about the inner workings of the franchise and the future plans for some of their young prospects.

TOP 10 QUESTIONS FOR THE 2023 OFF-SEASON10 - Will the Kings make any trades to acquire additional draft picks?9 - Will the Kings sign any external Free Agents?8 - Will Anze Kopitar, Viktor Arvidsson or Matt Roy sign contract extensions starting in the 2024-25 season?7 - How will the Kings fill out the Goaltending depth chart in the off-season?6 - Will the LA Kings re-sign Joonas Korpisalo?5 - Will the LA Kings re-sign Vladislav Gavrikov4 - How will the Kings choose to fill out the defense?3 - Which RFAs will the LA Kings choose to qualify and extend?2 - How will the Gabriel Vilardi contract negotiation play out?1 - How will the Kings forward corps change during the off-season?

Summer is almost over and LA Kings hockey is right around the corner. To get you back in the mood to root for you Kings back in downtown LA we invited In-Arena hosts Mikey Alexander and Kayla Knierim into the studio to answer fan questions about how they do what they do.

Larry Murphy and Jim Fox were both first round picks in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft and teammates on the LA Kings. Murphy was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2004 and joins host Jesse Cohen and Jim Fox to talk about his participation in the 3ICE summer league and his experiences at all levels of competitive hockey.

Michelle Minahen, Senior Manager of Marketing, and Kylie McLogan, Senior Manager of 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. You can see the promotional schedule and items at LAKings.com/promotions.

The LA Kings selected defenseman Jakub Dvořák in the 2nd round (54th overall) of the 2023 Entry Draft. Dvořák spent the 2022-23 season with HC Bílí Tygři Liberec (The Czech Extraliga/ELH) and will likely return for the 2023-24 season. Christian Ruuttu, Director of European Scouting, and Mark Yannetti, Director of Amateur Scouting discuss the Kings thought process behind the pick and Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) gives Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley his personal scouting report on the young defenseman.

The LA Kings have signed Trevor Lewis to a one year contract for the 2023-24 Season. Lewis was drafted by the Kings in the first round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft and was a member of both Stanley Cup winning teams in 2012 and 2014. Jim Fox joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to talk about the returning forward and the role he's likely to play on the Kings in 2023-24.

The LA Kings selected forward Koehn Ziemmer in the 3rd round (78th overall) of the 2023 Entry Draft. Ziemmer spent the 2022-23 season with the Prince George Cougars of the WHL and will likely return for the 2023-24 season. Cole Waldie, broadcaster for the Cougars, joined host Jesse Cohen to discuss Ziemmer's time in Prince George. LA Kings Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Yannetti discusses the Kings thought process behind the pick and finally Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) gives Jesse and Zach Dooley his personal scouting report on the young forward.

The LA Kings signed more than a dozen free agents this summer. Hayden Hodgson has played in the Flyers organization for the past two seasons while Mikhail Maltsev spent the past two seasons playing in Colorado for the Eagles and the Avalanche. Bill Meltzer (Flyers) and Meghan Angley (DNVR Sports) join host Jesse Cohen to talk about Hodgson and Maltsev and what Kings fans can expect from two of the newest members of the organization. After that, Jared Shafran and Josh Schaefer (Ontario Reign) answer a fan submitted question about the Reign lineup and where Alex Turcotte might play during the 2023-24 season.

The LA Kings selected goaltender Hampton Slukynsky in the 4th round (118th overall) of the 2023 Entry Draft. Slukynsky spent the 2022-23 season, his senior year, with Warroad High in Minnesota. Jay Hardwick, head coach of Warroad High, joined host Jesse Cohen to discuss his work with Slukynsky over his high school career. LA Kings Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Yannetti discusses the Kings thought process behind the pick and finally Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) gives Jesse and Zach Dooley his personal scouting report on the young netminder.

The LA Kings signed a handful of free agent defenseman this summer. Steven Santini played in the St. Louis Blues organization spending most of his time with the Springfield Thunderbirds, while Joe Hicketts spent the previous two seasons playing for the Iowa Wild. Ryan Smith (Thunderbirds) and Ben Gislason (Wild) join host Jesse Cohen to talk about Santini and Hicketts and what Kings fans can expect from two of the newest members of the organization.

The LA Kings selected defenseman Matthew Mania in the 5th round (150th overall) of the 2023 Entry Draft. Mania spent the 2022-23 season with the Sudbury Wolves of the OHL and will likely return for the 2023-24 season. Bryan Cooper, play-by-play announcer for the Wolves, joined host Jesse Cohen to discuss Mania's time in Sudbury. LA Kings Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Yannetti discusses the Kings thought process behind the pick and finally Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) gives Jesse and Zach Dooley his personal scouting report on the young defenseman.

The LA Kings signed a handful of free agent defenseman this summer. Kevin Connauton played in the Flyers organization during the 2022-23 season while Andreas Englund spent the bulk of the previous two seasons playing in Colorado for the Eagles and the Avalanche. Bill Meltzer (Flyers) and Meghan Angley (DNVR Sports) join host Jesse Cohen to talk about Connauton and Englund and what Kings fans can expect from two of the newest members of the organization. Before that, Zach Dooley joins Cohen to talk about all of the options the Kings have on the left side of the blueline.

The LA Kings selected forward Ryan Conmy in the 6th round (182nd overall) of the 2023 Entry Draft. Conmy spent the 2022-23 season with the Sioux City Musketeers of the USHL and will play for the University of New Hampshire for the 2023-24 season. Curtis Anderson, play-by-play announcer for the Musketeers, joined host Jesse Cohen to discuss Conmy's season in Sioux CIty. LA Kings Director of Amatuer Scouting Mark Yannetti discusses the Kings thought process behind the pick and finally Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) gives Jesse and Zach Dooley his personal scouting report on the young forward.

The LA Kings have signed two unrestricted free agent goaltenders, Cam Talbot and David Rittich to one-year contracts. Talbot played for the Ottawa Senators during the 2022-23 season but spent the previous two season with the Minnesota Wild and Kevin Gorg (Bally Sports North) joins host Jesse Cohen to talk about Talbot's time in Minnesota. Mitchell Clinton (Winnipeg Jets) returns to the show to talk about David Rittich and his 2022-23 season with the Jets.

Daryl Evans and Jack Jablonski joined Jesse Cohen for a Twitter Space during the recently completed LA Kings Development Camp. This is a replay of that conversation.

Zach Dooley and Jesse Cohen answer fan questions about LA Kings development camp, the salary cap and the upcoming 2023-24 season.

Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen to revisit the 10 Biggest Questions from the start of the offseason. With the draft done and free agency in full swing, the Kings have begun reworking their roster for the 2023-24 season. Find out what it all means on All The Kings Men!

Pierre-Luc Dubois joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to talk about his career, his family and the trade that brought him to the LA Kings.

Trevor Rabone joins host Jesse Cohen to talk about the current state of the LA Kings following their acquisition of Pierre-Luc Dubois from the Winnipeg Jets. Then Mitchell Clinton (Winnipeg Jets) and Mike McIntyre join Jesse to discuss the play of Dubois in Winnipeg and his interaction with the media and fans.

Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen to react to the trade of Sean Durzi to the Arizona Coyotes. The pair are then joined by Jack Jablonski to discuss some theoretical changes to the NHL Awards ballot and who they would nominated for selected awards.

Chris Peters (FloHockey) joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to talk about the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

Mark Yannetti joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley on the latest episode of All The Kings Men. The LA Kings Director of Amateur Scouting talks about the impact of the new Goaltending Department, the development of Quinton Byfield and the Kings approach to the upcoming NHL Entry Draft.

Jim Fox joins host Jesse Cohen for the eighth round of player evaluations from the 2022-23 LA Kings season. Fox shares his thoughts on the final group of Kings forwards: Quinton Byfield, Adrian Kempe, Anze Kopitar and Kevin Fiala.

Jim Fox joins host Jesse Cohen for the seventh round of player evaluations from the 2022-23 LA Kings season. Fox shares his thoughts on a group of LA Kings forwards: Trevor Moore, Phillip Danault and Viktor Arvidsson.

Zach Dooley and Jesse Cohen react to the three team trade between the Kings, Flyers and Blue Jackets and the contract extension for Vladislav Gavrikov. Then Jim Fox joins host Jesse Cohen for the sixth round of player evaluations from the 2022-23 LA Kings season. Fox shares his thoughts on a group of LA Kings forwards: Gabriel Vilardi, Blake Lizotte and Alex Iafallo.

Jim Fox joins host Jesse Cohen for the fifth round of player evaluations from the 2022-23 LA Kings season. Fox shares his thoughts on a group of LA Kings forwards: Carl Grundstrom, Jaret Anderson-Dolan, Rasmus Kupari and Arthur Kaliyev.

Bill Ranford joins host Jesse Cohen to talk about the play of Kings goaltenders in the 2022-23 season. The newly named Director of Goaltending for the LA Kings shares his thoughts on the acquisitions of Pheonix Copley and Joonas Korpisalo and the immediate future of the position in LA. Then Jesse's Dad rejoins the program to talk about the upcoming matchup of Vegas and Florida in the Stanley Cup Final.

Daryl Evans joins host Jesse Cohen for the third round of player evaluations from the 2022-23 LA Kings season. Evans shares his thoughts on the the LA Kings top defensive pair, Mikey Anderson & Drew Doughty.

Daryl Evans joins host Jesse Cohen for the second round of player evaluations from the 2022-23 LA Kings season. Evans shares his thoughts on the two defensemen that ended the season as the LA Kings second defensive pair, Vladislav Gavrikov & Matt Roy.

Daryl Evans joins host Jesse Cohen for the first round of player evaluations from the 2022-23 LA Kings season. Evans shares his thoughts on three defensemen that ended the season splitting time as the third pair: Alex Edler, Sean Walker and Sean Durzi.

Kings fan and Broadcasting Hall of Famer Kevin Ryder joins host Jesse Cohen in studio for an offseason episode of All The Kings Men. The duo discuss rooting interests once your team is eliminated, the "identity" of sports stars as members of teams and the difference between live music and live sports.

TOP 10 QUESTIONS FOR THE 2023 OFF-SEASON10 - Will the Kings make any trades to acquire additional draft picks?9 - Will the Kings sign any external Free Agents?8 - Will Anze Kopitar, Viktor Arvidsson or Matt Roy sign contract extensions starting in the 2024-25 season?7 - How will the Kings fill out the Goaltending depth chart in the off-season?6 - Will the LA Kings re-sign Joonas Korpisalo?5 - Will the LA Kings re-sign Vladislav Gavrikov4 - How will the Kings choose to fill out the defense?3 - Which RFAs will the LA Kings choose to qualify and extend?2 - How will the Gabriel Vilardi contract negotiation play out?1 - How will the Kings forward corps change during the off-season?

Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen for a final look at the first round matchup between the LA Kings and Edmonton Oilers. The pair also discusses the major talking points from Sunday's final media availability with Rob Blake, Todd McLellan, and many of the LA Kings players.

Zach Dooley and Jesse Cohen preview Game 6 of the first round matchup between the Kings and Oilers.

Cameron Gaunce joins host Jesse Cohen following the Edmonton Oilers game 5 win over the LA Kings on Tuesday night. The Ontario Reign defenseman shares his professional perspective and personal experience in this playoff recap.

Jack Jablonski joins host Jesse Cohen to preview the fifth game in the LA Kings first round matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. The Kings return to Edmonton with the series tied 2-2 with three of the four games having gone to overtime.

Dennis Bernstein and Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period join Jack Jablonski and Jesse Cohen following the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 OT win over the LA Kings on Sunday night. The quartet discuss Fiala's return to the lineup, the roller coaster ride that was Game 4 and what it all means for the remainder of the series.

Zach Dooley and Jim Fox join host Jesse Cohen to preview the fourth game in the LA Kings first round matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. The Kings have a 2-1 series lead over the Oilers on the strength of two overtime wins. Can the Kings win again at home and take a 3-1 lead or will the Oilers even the series at two games a piece?

Trevor Rabone and Jack Jablonski joined host Jesse Cohen following the LA Kings overtime win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of their first round matchup in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen to preview the third game in the LA Kings first round matchup against the Edmonton Oilers as the series moves to LA.

The Royal Half joined host Jesse Cohen immediately following the LA Kings disappointing loss to the Edmonton Oilers in Game two of their first round matchup in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Bannermen join host Jesse Cohen to preview the second game in the LA Kings first round matchup against the Edmonton Oilers.

The Royal Half joined host Jesse Cohen immediately following the LA Kings stunning overtime victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game one.

02:08 - 20:30 Kevin Woodley20:46 - 36:05 Ed Egros38:53 - 53:16 Jarret Stoll53:39 - 65:40 Daniel Nugent-Bowman

10 - How will the rest of the Pacific Division perform?9 - What role will injury and illness play in the 2022-23 season?8 - Will any new players have breakout seasons or graduate from the lower leagues?7 - How will the defense evolve from last season?6 - How will the goaltenders split their time in net?5 - Will the special teams play improve?4 - Will the offensive contributions from any players regress?3 - Will any players significantly increase their offensive output?2 - Will Kevin Fiala be the player the Kings hoped he will be? 1 - Will the Kings seek to upgrade the roster by acquiring any more players from outside the organization?

LA Kings forward Alex Laferriere joins Jesse Cohen and Jack Jablonski on an all new episode of All The Kings Men. Selected 83rd overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, Laferriere spent the past two seasons in the NCAA playing for the Harvard Crimson before joining the Ontario Reign for the past four games. Dennis Bernstein (The 4th Period) joins Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week as well.

Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley discuss the ever shifting expectations for the 2022-23 LA Kings. The pair also discuss the end of the season awards for the LA Kings.

The Bannermen are back to help crown a King of the Week! Then one of the newest members of the LA Kings organization, defenseman Cole Krygier, joins Jesse Cohen and Jared Shafran to discuss the trade that brought him from the Pathers prospect pool to Southern California.