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Jeff kicks off the show breaking down the chaos around the league surrounding the Oilers, Sharks, Senators and more. Then, Matt Marchese stops by to discuss the Ducks handing the Golden Knights their first regulation loss of the season, why the Maple Leafs' new players are struggling to fit in, and more! Next, Cassie Campbell-Pascal joins the show to tee up Rogers Monday Night Hockey, the Canucks getting the most of their top players, the Oilers' struggles between the pipes, and much more (16:00). Then, Jeff turns his attention to the red-hot L.A. Kings with Bally Sports' Jim Fox (33:44). They discuss Quintin Byfield’s breakout start to the year, Alex Laferriere’s start to his NHL career, Anze Kopitar’s continuing to play his best hockey, and more. Phil Thompson of the Chicago Tribune wraps up today's show discussing his report surrounding a new lawsuit emerging from the 2010 Blackhawks sexual assault scandal (50:04).

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TOP 10 QUESTIONS FOR THE 2023-24 SEASON

10 - How will the rest of the Pacific Division perform?

9 - How will the Salary Cap impact the season?

8 - Who will lead the Kings in scoring?

7 - Will Pierre-Luc Dubois be the player they acquired him to be?

6 - Will Quinton Byfield have a "break out" season?

5 - How will younger players manage the opportunities they get?

4 - Will the Power Play remain potent? 

3 - Will the Penalty Kill improve?

2 - How will the goaltending impact the season?

1 - Will the Kings make the playoffs?

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? 

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? 

2:00 - Zach Dooley

31:00 - Jim Fox Q&A

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? 

01:54 - 24:52 Jim Fox on training camp

25:00 - 43:00 Adrian Kempe

• Karen Steinwachs - Winemaker, Buttonwood Farm Winery & Seagrape Wine Co.  
• Jim Fox - Co-Founder Of Patine Cellars & Former Professional Ice Hockey Player & The LA Kings' Television Color Commentator