All The Kings Men

The 2021-22 season has begun and it's time to crown the first King of the Week. Jack Jablonski joins host Jesse Cohen to name this weeks stand out players and take a longer look at the first two games of the season. Then Luc Robitaille, president of the LA Kings, joins Cohen and Zach Dooley for a conversation about the on ice and off ice changes Kings fans can expect to see this year.

Jack Jablonski, Jared Shafran and Ken Boehlke (SinBin) join host Jesse Cohen immediately following the LA Kings 6-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. Anze Kopitar scored the 3rd opening night hat trick in franchise history and Drew Doughty registered 4 points as the LA Kings opened the 2021-22 season with a convincing victory over their division rivals.

TOP 10 QUESTIONS FOR THE 2021-22 LA KINGS10 - Will Cal Petersen convincingly claim the starters role?9 - Will Viktor Arvidsson have a bounce back offensive season?8 - How will Phillip Danault impact the offense and defense of the LA Kings?7 - Will the "Core Four" repeat their strong performances from the 2021 season?6 - Will the Power Play provide consistent offense?5 - What will the recovery process look like for Quinton Byfield?4 - Will the defense provide more offense?3 - How many games will be played by prospects and rookies?2 - How will the rest of the Pacific Division perform?1 - Will the Kings be an improved team this season?

TOP 10 QUESTIONS FOR THE 2021-22 ONTARIO REIGN10 - What will the goaltender rotation look like?9 - WIll there be a "Top 6" or a "Top 9"?8 - Who will lead the team in goal scoring?7 - Who plays center and who moves to wing?6 - How do the rookies contribute?5 - Will TJ Tynan repeat as AHL MVP?4 - How will any roster changes impact the season?3 - Will any players join the Reign from Europe/Juniors/NCAA once their season ends? 2 - Will any player(s) graduate to the Kings roster during the season?1 - Will the Ontario Reign make the playoffs?

This episode if a replay of the Twitter Space that Jesse Cohen hosted Thursday morning. Twitter Spaces allows for followers to join the conversation with questions and comments and multiple Kings fans joined in to react to the Kings comeback win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night.

THE QUESTIONS10 - Who will be the alternate captains? 9 - Will any camp invitees be offered contracts? 8 - Where will each of the 7 goalies begin the season? 7 - Where will Vladimir Tkachyov begin the 2021-22 season? 6 - What does the left side of the defense look like to start the season? 5 - Will Iafallo and Brown start the season on the top line? 4 - How many centers will be on the Kings roster at the end of training camp? 3 - Will any players be claimed off waivers? 2 - Will any players be traded before the season starts? 1 - Where will Quinton Byfield begin the 2021-22 season? 

Zach Dooley and Jesse Cohen recap the top stories at LA Kings training camp. With just over a week gone and two preseason games completed, the coaching staff still have plenty of roster decisions to make. Dooley and Cohen react to quotes from multiple players and head coach Todd McLellan as the LA Kings prepare for the 2021-22 NHL season.

Daryl Evans, Zach Dooley and Jared Shafran were in Arizona for all three games of the 2021 Rookie Faceoff. The trio return from the exhibition series and join host Jesse Cohen to share their thoughts and impressions of the young Kings players. With training camp opening later this week, the young players representing the Kings had an excellent opportunity to set the tone for the new season and gain some momentum for themselves.

Sean Durzi joins Jesse Cohen and Jack Jablonski to talk about the LA Kings 4-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche in their opening game at the 2021 Rookie Faceoff hosted by the Arizona Coyotes. Durzi wore the captain's C in the game and was among the most impressive skaters during the convincing win. The defenseman talked about the honor of being named Captain, Ontario Reign coach John Wroblewski and his approach to the upcoming season.

THE QUESTIONS10 - Who will be the alternate captains? (2:27)9 - Will any camp invitees be offered contracts? (6:07)8 - Where will each of the 7 goalies begin the season? (7:18)7 - Where will Vladimir Tkachyov begin the 2021-22 season? (9:40)6 - What does the left side of the defense look like to start the season? (10:45)5 - Will Iafallo and Brown start the season on the top line? (20:29)4 - How many centers will be on the Kings roster at the end of training camp? (25:15)3 - Will any players be claimed off waivers? (29:50)2 - Will any players be traded before the season starts? (29:50)1 - Where will Quinton Byfield begin the 2021-22 season? (38:33)

LA Kings amateur scout Chris Byrne joins host Jesse Cohen on the season premiere of All The Kings Men. Byrne made the Kings first round selection at the 2021 NHL Entry Draft and talks about the scouting process that lead to the selection of Brandt Clarke at 8th overall. The interview with Byrne begins at 11:50 after an introduction to many of the changes coming in the 2021-22 season.

Jack Jablonski and Jared Shafran join host Jesse Cohen to breakdown the 2021 LA Kings Development Camp. The trio take a look at the returning players in the Kings system as well as the handful of new faces making their LA Kings Development Camp debut. Despite some high profile absences and early departures, established prospects like Rasmus Kupari, Samuel Fagemo and Tyler Madden led the way while newcomers Brandt Clarke and Francesco Pinelli impressed everybody with their poise and talent.

The LA Kings traded up to select Francesco Pinelli 42nd overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 18 year old forward played in Jesenice, Slovenia during the 2020-21 season after his rookie season (2019-20) with the Kitchener Rangers of the OHL. Mike McKenzie, head coach of the Rangers, joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss Pinelli's evolution and what kind of NHL player he might develop into. Stream or subscribe today at LAKings.com/podcast.

The LA Kings acquired two-way center Phillip Danault on the first day of free agency a few weeks ago. Danault signed a six year deal with Kings after a stellar run in the Stanley Cup playoffs. David Poulin of TSN joins host Jesse Cohen to talk about the veteran center and what his signing will mean for the Kings.

Newly signed Center Phillip Danault joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley on this episode of All The Kings Men. Danault recently appeared in the Stanley Cup Final with the Montreal Canadiens and talks about why he decided to test free agency this summer and what he hopes to accomplish in LA.

Newly signed defenseman Alex Edler joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley on this episode of All The Kings Men. Edler has spent his entire NHL career to date with the Vancouver Canucks and talks about why he decided to test free agency this summer and what he hopes to accomplish in LA.

The LA Kings have signed unrestricted free agent defenseman Alex Edler to a one-year contract. The 6'3 defenseman comes to LA after 15 years with the Vancouver Canucks. Thomas Drance of The Athletic (Vancouver) joins host Jesse Cohen to talk about the veteran defenseman and what his signing will mean for the Kings.

The LA Kings signed four players on Wednesday: a goalie, a defenseman and two centers. C.C. Hawkley joins host Jesse Cohen to talk about the depth signing of TJ Tynan before Zach Dooley and Cohen give their thoughts on all the recent transactions Rob Blake has made, overhauled the roster without losing any of the prized prospects in the organization.

Trevor Moore joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to talk about his recently signed contract extension and his future with the LA Kings.

Brandt Clarke joins Jesse Cohen and Jack Jablonski after being selected 8th overall by the LA Kings in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Following that conversation, Chris Peters joins Jesse Cohen to talk about the full complement of draft picks selected by the Kings in this year's draft. Peters gives his thoughts on all four players, where they were selected and how they fit into the Kings heralded prospect pool.