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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

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.

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 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.

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

Seth Rorabaugh, of the Tribune-Review in Pittsburgh, joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the newly acquired Olli Määttä. The Finnish defenseman spent the 2019-20 season in a Blackhawks uniform but was drafted in the 1st round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the PIttsburgh Penguins. The 6'2 blueline helped the Penguins win the Stanley Cup in back to back season before being traded to Chicago in June of 2019. After hearing from Seth, Jack Jablonski joins the program to talk about the impact the Määttä trade will have on the Kings roster and what Kings fans can expect in the coming weeks. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.

The LA Kings have three picks in the 2nd round and two picks each in the 3rd and 4th round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The USNTDP produced a huge crop of draft picks in last years draft and there are some players in the system that could wind up available to be drafted by the Kings in October. Some players may fall to the second round, or the Kings could look to package picks and players and move up to draft a specific prospect. Assistant Director of Player Personnel, Rod Braceful talked to Jack Jablonski about the current challenges facing the National Team Development Program and highlight some options for the Kings come draft time. After the conversation about the USNTDP players we're bringing you a replay of the conversation Zach Dooley and Jesse Cohen had with newly hired Ontario Reign coach John Wroblewski on The Reigny Day Podcast. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.

Sean O'Donnell (LA Kings) and Sean Tierney (Charting Hockey) join host Jesse Cohen as we continue our series of player evaluations for the 2019-20 LA Kings season. With the NHL calendar finally in place we aim to have all our player evaluations and draft prospect reports done in time for the first round of the NHL Draft so you'll know exactly where the franchise stands heading into what should be a pivotal "offseason". First up this week is Mikey Anderson. Anderson appeared in just 6 games for the Kings last season but is expected to have an increased role in the coming year. The Minnesota native was a 4th round draft pick in the 2017 Entry Draft and scored his first NHL goal during his brief stint with the Kings. He spent the bulk of 2019-20 in Ontario where he scored 15 points in 53 games with the Reign. Defensive depth is the theme of this weeks evaluations and Kurtis MacDermid is the next player to be evaluated. The 6'5 defender signed a contract extension in the offseason after appearing in 45 games with the Kings during the 2019-20 season. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.

The LA Kings have three picks in the second round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Craig Button (TSN) joins Jack Jablonski to talk about the options available to the Kings with the 35th overall pick. Some players may fall to the second round, or the Kings could look to package picks and players and move up to draft a specific prospect. Button highlights some players he sees as being available and evaluates the strengths of the Kings current prospect pool heading into the draft. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.

The LA Kings have the 2nd overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, scheduled to take place Oct. 9th & 10th. While nobody knows who the Kings plan on selecting, fans have weighed in with their thoughts on who the best option might be. With that in mind we'll be bringing you scouting reports from the people that watch the players most likely to be selected by the Kings. Former NHLer and current Adler Mannheim (DEL) forward, Marcel Goc, joins host Jesse Cohen to talk about Tim Stützle. Goc played the 2019-20 season with Stützle in Mannheim and weighs in on his skill set, professionalism and competitive spirit. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.

The LA Kings have the 2nd overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, scheduled to take place Oct. 9th & 10th. While nobody knows who the Kings plan on selecting, fans have weighed in with their thoughts on who the best option might be. With that in mind we'll be bringing you scouting reports from the people that watch the players most likely to be selected by the Kings. Joey Battaino of the Saginaw Spirit joins host Jesse Cohen to talk about Cole Perfetti. Battaino breaks down the elements of his game, his off-ice demeanor and what Kings fans can expect should he be selected by the Kings in the first round. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.

Jim Fox and Sean Tierney join host Jesse Cohen for our second round of player evaluations for the 2019-20 LA Kings season. With the NHL calendar finally in place we aim to have all our player evaluations and draft prospect reports done in time for the first round of the NHL Draft so you'll know exactly where the franchise stands heading into what should be a pivotal "offseason". First up this week is Matt Luff. The winger split his time between LA and Ontario, playing in 18 games for the Kings and 30 for the Reign. Up next is winger Carl Grundstrom who also split time between clubs appearing in 13 games in a Kings uniform while finishing tied for second in scoring over 40 games with the Reign. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.

The NHL Draft Lottery is Friday but Sunday was Father's Day! Host Jesse Cohen is joined by his Dad this episode as the pair discuss the finished LA Kings season, the future of the organization and the potential hiccups in the NHL Return to Play plan. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast

Kurtis MacDermid had a heck of a week. He signed a two-year (one-way) contract extension and his dog, Axel, reached the Final Four of Bark Madness! The defenseman joins Jesse Cohen and Robyn Dutton to talk about his career, Axel and how he's staying busy during the pause in action. Before that conversation, PumperiNicholl updates us on the Bark Madness Final. Never miss an episode by subscribing today @ LAKings.com/podcast

Peter Russo returns to All The Kings Men! Russo's coaching career has taken him all over the map and introduced him to tons of players, including LA Kings prospects Braden Doyle and Tyler Madden. After giving Kings fans a glimpse of the future, Pete reveals some unexpected advice to young players during this unplanned period of inactivity. Buckle up Kings fans... this one gets a little philosophical.

SEVEN IN A ROW! The LA Kings defeated the Ottawa Senators Wednesday night at STAPLES Center to extend their winning streak. Cal Petersen stopped 24 of 26 shots while Gabriel Vilardi had a goal and an assist in the 3rd period to lead the Kings to victory. Dave Joseph and Jack Jablonski joined host Jesse Cohen following the game to continue heaping praise on the team for their winning streak and to discuss the uncertain future of the NHL season.

The LA Kings have a few days off after an exciting week that saw them compile a 3-0 record against New Jerey, Pittsburgh and the Vegas Golden Knights. Cal Petersen continued his impressive play with wins at home and on the road. In this episode, Jack Jablonski joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week then Robyn Dutton brings the ATKM Mail Bag for some listener questions and to look back at the recent LA Kings storylines.

The LA Kings scored 5 goals en route to their third win of the season over the Calgary Flames. Toffoli, Wagner, MacDermid, Carter and Walker all scored in the Kings exciting return to STAPLES Center after a disappointing four game road trip. Dave Joseph and Jack Jablonski joined host Jesse Cohen immediately following the game to celebrate the win!