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. 255 - Midseason Review
Buckle up for this one KOTP fans!
In this episode, the guys discuss the LA Kings' current season, including a midseason review, player evaluations, and insights from the World Juniors Tournament. They address injury updates, coaching critiques, and trade speculations while also touching on potential jersey changes and team branding.
Talking points include:
- A largely disappointing season first half for the LA Kings.
- Despite struggles, the Kings are still in playoff contention.
- The World Juniors Tournament showcased the Kings' strong prospect pool.
- Coaching decisions are under scrutiny as the team struggles to close out games.
- Trade rumors are heating up, particularly around Quinton Byfield.
- The Kings are considering jersey changes to incorporate a purple crown design.
- The team needs to improve its offensive output moving forward.
- The upcoming games are critical for the Kings' playoff hopes
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