KINGS OF THE PODCAST
John Hoven of Mayor's Manor (http://www.mayorsmanor.com) and Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period (http://www.thefourthperiod.com) cover the NHL from their home base in Los Angeles. Known as both influencers and insiders, the duo are weekly staples on satellite and terrestrial radio. Dennis is the Los Angeles Chapter Chair of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and John's Mayor Manor is a go-to source for LA hockey news and views for over a decade. Not affiliated with the Los Angeles Kings, Sacramento Kings or Kings of Leon.
KINGS OF THE PODCAST
KOTP Ep. 246 - The Dos Reactions
Summary
In this episode of Kings of the Podcast, John and Dennis dive into the early stages of the 2025-26 NHL season, analyzing the LA Kings' performance in their first two games, discussing the impact of recent executive changes, and highlighting the prospects in the AHL. They provide insights into the team's defensive strategies, player performances, and upcoming challenges against the Winnipeg Jets and Minnesota Wild.
Pod Highlights:
- The Kings started the season with mixed results in their first two games.
- Marco Sturm's success with the Boston Bruins is noted.
- The AHL season is launching with a strong roster of Kings prospects.
- Defensive performance is crucial for success this season.
- The resilience in the comeback against the Golden Knights.
- Upcoming games against the Jets and Wild present new challenges.
- The team is still finding its chemistry early in the season.
- The Kings' offense needs to improve to support the defense.
- A Mayor's Meetup Watch Party!
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