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A full 60 from The Mayor and DB!

• The guys reflect on the career of Anze Kopitar
• Ontario Reign coach Andrew Lord returns
• A discussion regarding the future of interim coach DJ Smith
• Trade speculation from The Mayor
• Parade suggestion from DB

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LAK defense prospect Henry Brzustewicz makes his KOTP debut.

The guys discuss all the first round Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup in the first period and focus on LAK/COL in the third period.

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• Expect the unexpected in this LAK season. From left for dead with 7 games left in the season to clinching a fifth consecutive playoff berth with 2 games remaining. The guys reflect on how and why it happened.
• John and Dennis discuss their ballots for the season ending awards.
• The Mayor gives customary Ontario Reign recap.

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A blast from the past.

A rare interview with former LAK pivot Jason Allison is featured.

In the world of hockey, some players leave a lasting impression despite their brief careers. One such player is Jason Allison, whose time with the LA Kings, although limited to just 99 regular-season games, was marked by significant contributions and memorable moments.

Jason joined the Mayor for an insightful 1-on-1.

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The LA Kings are still in the chase for the Stanley Cup Playoffs with 15 game remaining in the NHL regular season.

The guys discuss:

- The Roller Coaster Season

- The World Cup of Hockey

- Jack Hughes' Golden Goal Puck

- Ontario Reign update

- The stretch drive schedule

- DB's Fantasy Trade

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With one day remaining before the NHL Trade Deadline, John and Dennis return to chat about:

• The firing of Jim Hiller and interim coaching decisions involving DJ Smith
• The potential impact of trades, including Kopitar (not really), Perry, and prospects like Jared Wright
• The team’s playoff pursuit: standings, remaining schedule, and what it means to "start winning"
• Prospect updates: Ryan Conmy, Kenny Connors, Henry Brzustewicz and others
• Roster and contract outlook: Cody Ceci, Joel Edmondson, and buyout strategies
• College hockey prospects in the NCAA tournament and their relation to NHL futures
• The significance of upcoming games versus divisional rivals toward playoff chances

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The LA Kings enter the Olympic break on the outside looking in for the Stanley Cup Playoffs but will return with a major weapon not seen in Los Angeles for a very long time.

Ep. 257 main focus is on the Artemi Panarin trade but the conversation expands to:

• Ontario Rain and Player Development
• Kings' Roster Dynamics and Future Moves
• Defensive Strategies and Player Roles
• Goaltending Insights and Future Considerations
• Goaltending Dynamics: Kuemper vs. Forsberg
• DB reimaging the LAK top six forward group with bold moves
• Trade Deadline strategies
• International Hockey: The Olympic Outlook

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It's not a Do or Die six game road trip but it sure is a DO trip....they DO need to win games.

In this episode...

The Mayor and DB discuss:

• Roster health updates
• Jonathan Quick's legacy
• The LAK Mount Rushmore
• Addressing the center position depth chart
• DB on self-reflection, accountability and he reads a Mean Tweet!

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