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The 2026-27 NHL season is coming up and before training camp and rookie camp begin Zach Dooley and Jesse Cohen reset the conversations surrounding the LA Kings roster and the decisions that are likely to be discussed in the coming weeks.
Chief Revenue Officer (Darren Abbott) joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to discuss a number changes for the Kings in the 2026-27 season. Abbott talks about the challenges of scheduling an 84 game season as well as promotional nights and more.
On this episode of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris, Darrell welcomes award-winning singer, songwriter, television personality, host, and entrepreneur Ranella Ferrer. Based in Los Angeles, Ranella appeared on E!'s Revenge Body with Khloé Kardashian and has become nationally recognized for performing the National Anthem for major sports organizations including the Los Angeles Lakers, Dodgers, Rams, Chargers, LA Kings, and LA Galaxy. As a recording artist, Ranella has shared the stage with and opened for artists including Stevie Wonder, Keyshia Cole, Tyrese, B2K, Ne-Yo, Twista, and Nelly. A GRAMMY-considered recording artist, she continues to use her platform to advocate for greater representation and opportunities for Asian artists throughout the global music industry. Ranella also serves as Director of Talent & Influencer Experience for Happy Group's LA Block Party concert series, overseeing talent relations, artist interviews, and influencer activations. Darrell and Ranella talk about her journey through music and entertainment, performing on some of the biggest stages, navigating the industry, and building a multifaceted career while helping create opportunities for the next generation of artists. Website www.RanellasRocks.com Social Media www.Instagram.com/ranellaferrer About Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris The Music Matters Podcast is hosted by Darrell Craig Harris, a globally published music journalist, professional musician, and Sports Illustrated photographer. Music Matters is now available on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, and more. Each week, Darrell interviews renowned artists, musicians, music journalists, and insiders from the music industry. Currently, over 1.2 million global downloads in 40 countries. Visit us at: www.MusicMattersPodcast.com Follow us on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/musicmattersdh Instagram: www.Instagram.com/musicmatterspodcastofficial For inquiries, contact: musicmatterspodcastshow@gmail.com Support our mission via PayPal: www.paypal.me/payDarrell Episode editing and Voice intro by Nigel J. Farmer of Voice Wrap Studios Representation: Yvette Morales | YM & Associates PR Beverly Hills, CA YM-PR.com Email: YMoralesY@ym-pr.com
Hour 3 (8.18) ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77 as Tim remembers his legacy. Plus, workers uncover $9 million in hidden gold, two American Airlines jets share the same flight number, and Dolly Parton offers a new health update. 8:05 PM Tim pays tribute to ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, who died at age 77 after more than five decades with the band. He also covers the discovery of a €9 million stash of gold hidden inside a cellar wall in Belgium, fossils uncovered during construction of Metro's D Line extension, and erosion at The Wedge revealing long-buried infrastructure. 8:20 PM Tim hosts a guessing game built around a news story involving egg retrieval at a fertility clinic and some surprising audio. He wonders whether the LA Kings are even interested in the Stanley Cup this season. 8:35 PM Nick Reiner is seeking access to family estate money to help cover legal expenses in the case involving the alleged killings of his parents. Tim also reacts to a startling aviation story in which two American Airlines aircraft were operating under the same flight number before a quick-thinking air traffic controller avoided confusion and kept them safely separated. Newport-Mesa Unified's new e-bike restrictions are also in focus. 8:50 PM Alcohol consumption is declining among younger adults, forcing bars to experiment with nostalgia nights and earlier events aimed at older patrons. Tim discusses whether younger generations are simply replacing alcohol with other habits and wraps up with an update on Dolly Parton's health after the country icon missed a public appearance on doctor's orders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New LA Kings Assistant Coach Chris Hajt joins All The Kings Men to breakdown a variety of topics in advance of the 2026-27 season!
For a second time I am joined by Taylor Ward of the LA Kings. The last time Taylor was on the podcast, he was a college hockey player at the University of Nebraska Omaha.
New LA Kings Associate Coach Phil Housley joins All The Kings Men to breakdown a variety of topics in advance of the 2026-27 season!
During Hour 3 we checked in with a new edition of In or Out discussing the LA Kings' Mount Rushmore, the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup, Aaron Rodgers, the AFC North, and car-borrowing etiquette. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today we're breaking down the Los Angeles Kings .We will be breaking down which players are fantasy relevant, which ones are due for a breakout, which ones to stay away from and more importantly if this will be Byfield or Clarke's official coming out party! - Offseason Recap - 2025-26 Recap - Player Fantasy Tiers - Goalies - Prospects - Contracts - Rapid Fire - Bold Predictions follow us on our social media platforms X-Instagram-TikTok, like and subscribe on youtube and leave us a review, tell us what you think about our previews. X @PartialBreakPod Instagram @PartialBreakPod TikTok @PartialBreakPod Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE on YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Head Coach Dan Watson (Grand Rapids Griffins) and Head Coach Steve Potvin (Tuscon Roadrunners) join host Jesse Cohen to discuss the pair of defensemen signed by the Kings this summer. Erik Gustafsson and Scott Perunovich will compete for a roster spot at training camp in September.
Justin Williams, a former LA Kings forward who is currently in the role of Special Advisor to the GM for the Carolina Hurricanes, recalls his experience playing for Peter Laviolette on The Insider Show with Jared Shafran. Williams also discusses how Laviolette's system and style could help the Kings as they turn the page and prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 season, and shares thoughts on many of his former LA teammates, including Drew Doughty, the lone member remaining from the Kings championship teams in 2012 and 2014, as well as Anze Kopitar and Jonathan Quick, who recently announced their retirements.
Host Jesse Cohen is joined by several Kings prospects for a pair of interviews, highlighting those who played together as teammates last season. First, Flint Firebirds teammates Jimmy Lombardi and Alex Kostov join the program, after Kostov was selected by the Kings at the 2026 NHL Draft, followed by the title-winning trio of Kristian Epperson, Brendan McMorrow and James Reeder, who won an NCAA championship together at Denver University.
Mark Yannetii joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to evaluate the 11 picks the LA Kings made at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Mark Yannetti discusses the strengths of all 11 players selected by the Kings and what lead the Kings to make the moves they did to draft many of them.
Former LA Kings forward and current television analyst Tony Granato joins The Insider Show with Jared Shafran to discuss the offseason to this point and go deeper on some of the changes the team has made as they prepare for 2026-27. Granato's familiarity with the league as a whole gives him a broader perspective of the moves and signings the Kings made, and he sheds further light on the style new head coach Peter Laviolette will bring as he steps behind the bench. Granato also reflects back on the Kings' run to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final, which saw him play a prominent role alongside some of the best players in franchise history.
Micke Sundell (MoDo), Félix Bibeau (Chicoutimi Saguenéens) and Mário Bližňák (HK Dukla Trenčín) join host Jesse Cohen to discuss the first three players selected by the Kings at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.Elton Hermansson, Liam Lefebvre and Adam Goljer were selected with the 19th, 46th and 49th picks overall.
Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to evaluate the 11 picks the LA Kings made at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Wheeler shares his views on all 11 players as well as the strength of the Kings draft class as a whole compared to the rest of the league.
Dary Evans joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the free agent signings of Corey Perry and Scott Laughton. Both forwards played for the Kings at different points in the 2025-26 season.
The Insider Show Q&A returns, as Jared Shafran and Zach Dooley table questions from LAKingsInsider.com, focusing in on the LA Kings offseason. Topics covered include the moves the team made at forward, potential moves to come on the blueline, systematic adjustments under Peter Laviolette and more!
During Hour 3 Eric Stephens from The Athletic joined the show discussing the Anaheim Ducks decision to match the Leo Carlsson offer sheet and the LA Kings' offseason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Zach Dooley and Jesse Cohen discuss the recently completed Development Camp and explore how recent events in the NHL may impact the LA Kings 2025-26 season.
New LA Kings Head Coach Peter Laviolette joins All The Kings Men to breakdown a variety of topics in advance of the 2026-27 season! Laviolette provides in-depth breakdowns on the new direction of the team's coaching staff, including the hires of Phil Housley, Chris Hajt and Ray Whitney. Additionally, Laviolette offers some insight on the importance of improving on special teams, changing the way the team plays and how players like Brandt Clarke and Adrian Kempe could continue to excel under the new direction.
Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen to recap the first day of Free Agency. The pair discuss the handful of signings the LA Kings made and Ken Holland's media availability.
Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen to recap the results of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The pair discuss the 11 players the LA Kings selected, the five year contract extension for Brandt Clarke and the media availabilities with Ken Holland and Mark Yannetti.
NHL Draft Expert Chris Peters joins the program in advance of the 2026 NHL Draft! Peters, alongside Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley, dives into the impact that a hectic week of trade activity could have on the draft, as well as recent CBA changes pertaining to prospects and some potential options for the Kings across Rounds 1 and 2.
For more insight on the hiring of new Head Coach Peter Laviolette, Jared Shafran spoke with Insiders from each of his last two teams in New York and Washington D.C. First, hear from Vince Mercogliano of The Athletic on Laviolette's time with the Rangers, then Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network joins to discuss the three seasons he coached the Capitals.
Will Scouch joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss a handful of prospects from multiple leagues that could potentially be drafted by the Kings with the 17th overall pick. The pair discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the players from the USNTDP, USHL and multiple leagues in Sweden.
Full Show Broadcast. Gene has your hockey fill. Dennis Bernstein from The 4th Period & SiriusXM talks NHL & the Sabres ahead of the NHL Draft Friday in Buffalo. Alex Tuch or Bo Byram? The Ottawa Senators traded Brady Tkachuk to The Florida Panthers. Gene reflects on throwing gass at the Red Wings game Friday. Why is there a ribbon cutting ceremony at New Highmark Stadium Tuesday? Timmy's Hot Take, Wyndham Clark, Winter Olympic news and the great Ernie Clement.
Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Yannetti joins Jesse Cohen in advance of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The pair discuss the upcoming draft, the Kings strategy and what they might do with three picks in the Top 50. After the initial conversations, Yannetti answers questions from the fans about how his staff evaluates players from multiple leagues and how they self evaluate past performance to better prepare for the future.
Will Scouch joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss a handful of prospects from the NCAA that could potentially be drafted by the Kings with the 17th overall pick. The pair discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the players, their teams and how recent NCAA rules changes will impact the hockey world in this preview of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre discuss the latest breaking news and rumors in the NHL starting off with the latest updates around Dylan Larkin, Robert Thomas, Darnell Nurse, and Mason McTavish. Then we get into the bombshell news about Edmonton's interest in Mike Babcock. We touch on Peter Laviolette being hired by the LA Kings and Nikita Kucherov winning the Hart. We finish up by diving into the Golden Knights vs Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final. Nasty Knuckles is a Baller Sports Network production, created by co-hosts, Riley Cote and Derek "Nasty" Settlemyre. The show features a mix of interviews, never before heard story-telling, hockey-talk, and maybe some pranks... The guys bring in some of the biggest names in the hockey world for your enjoyment! Make sure to check back every week as the guys release a new episode weekly!►Click here to shop our latest merch: nastyknuckles.com/shop► Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NastyKnuckles► Follow Riley Cote on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rileycote32► Follow Riley Cote on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rileycote32► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnastyworld► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dnastyworld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Time for Sports Graffiti! Mason and Ireland ask the question, has the World Cup priced out the average fan? Take a listen to Jamie Foxx doing impersonations of the Inside the NBA Crew. The guys are joined by the new LA Kings Head Coach, Peter Laviolette! The guys are once again joined by huge Knicks fan Ben Lyons! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dan and Shawn get into all the Stanley Cup Final drama and storylines surrounding the series.... Jordan Staal's resurgence, the goalie decisions for the Canes, Jack Eichel's scoring issues, the wild comebacks in the series and what's ahead the rest of the way. Plus, they get into Dylan Larkin's trade request, the LA Kings hiring Peter Laviolette, the Oilers coaching search and Joe Pavelski potentially being a fit for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the hiring of Peter Laviolette as the next head coach of the LA Kings.
Robby & Rexrode hour two continues, welcoming Gentry Estes to the show to hear his thoughts on the Eligibility ruling on Brenden Sorsby and more on the Preds. We take your calls and react to your thoughts. Peter Laviolette named Head Coach of the LA Kings and will make his coaching return to the NHL. The hour closes with The Rex Rant.
Stanley Cup-finalen är i full gång och den har, minst sagt, varit händelserik hittills. Bjurman och Ekeliw försöker summera och analysera de galna matcherna mellan Vegas och Carolina – och sia om fortsättningen i finalserien. Dessutom blir det snack om en hel del annat: Dylan Larkin-bomben, att Mike Babcock kan göra comeback i NHL, LA Kings tränarbyte och Chris MacFarlands oväntade GM-flytt från Colorado till Nashville. NHL-podden presenteras av Hajper.
Gene shares a second round of shots.
Full Show Broadcast. Today's Guests: Trysta Krick (NBA & WNBA). Gene offers his thoughts and opinions on the NY Knicks, Bills mandatory mini camp, Josh Allen news. AJ Brown & Stefon Diggs. Terrible Time Timmy's take of the day. Plus the latest sports headlines.
Full Hour 2 in The Sports. Tim Schneider shares his take of the day & Gene offers up a double serving of shots. Plus Last Call.
Mason and Ireland tip off the show with recap of game two of the NBA Finals. Wemby missed a game winning shot in game two, but can the Spurs get a win in New York tonight? Breaking News from the LA Kings! The Kings are hiring Peter Laviolette as new head coach! What will the Lakers offer Austin Reaves? Where does Windhorst think LeBron will be next season? Ice Breakers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Zach Dooley join host Jesse Cohen to update the status of the LA Kings Prospect Pool in preparation for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The NHL Entry Draft is scheduled to take place on June 26th and 27th and the LA Kings currently possess three of the top 50 picks in the draft.
Christer Kasurinen joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss a handful of prospects from Finland that could potentially be drafted by the Kings with the 17th overall pick. The pair discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the players, their teams and Finnish hockey at large in this preview of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on Vegas' dramatic win over Carolina in Game 3 to go up 2-1 in the Stanley Cup Final. They discuss Mitch Marner's hat trick, why he's found more playoff success with the Knights than with the Leafs, Vegas' blown four-goal lead, whether Brandon Bussi's relief appearance earned him the start in Game 4, and Brayden McNabb's toughness. Then, they discuss the LA Kings hiring Peter Laviolette as head coach, what it means for the Leafs in their coaching search, Joe Pavelski emerging as a candidate, what a Calder Cup win would mean for Easton Cowan, Dylan Larkin revealing his list of preferred teams to be traded to, and the Oilers' reported interest in Mike Babcock for head coach. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Will Scouch joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss a handful of prospects from the CHL that could potentially be drafted by the Kings with the 17th overall pick. The pair discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the players, their teams and the CHL at large in this preview of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
LA Kings broadcaster John Kelly joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss his first year as play by play announcer in LA. The duo discuss Kelly's career experience, the finer points of working with a broadcast partner and more!
Larry Robinson was the cornerstone of the Montreal Canadiens' blue line during one of the greatest dynasties in NHL history, and the 1975–76 season was where he truly announced himself to the hockey world. He had already been part of the 1973 Cup-winning team, but it was the 1976 Stanley Cup Final against the Philadelphia Flyers where Robinson really made his mark. The Flyers were the feared Broad Street Bullies — a team that had built its identity around intimidation and physical play — and Robinson essentially said, not today. He scored a key goal early in the series and was so punishing with his body checking that, as Ken Dryden remembered it, "they had to bring hammers and crowbars to fix the dent in the boards." Scotty Bowman's Canadiens swept Philadelphia in four games, and Robinson's performance was so dominant that he ended up on the cover of Sports Illustrated on May 24, 1976, photographed delivering a check on Flyers forward Mel Bridgman. And that was really just the start of it. Robinson went on to lead Montreal to four Stanley Cups between 1976 and 1979, cementing the Canadiens as the defining team of that era. The season after the Flyers sweep, he put up 19 goals and 66 assists and walked away with the Norris Trophy as the league's best defenseman. He could skate, he could shoot, and he could absolutely flatten you if you got near his crease. For a stretch in the late '70s, there wasn't a more complete defenseman in hockey — and most opponents knew better than to test that. After 17 dominant seasons in Montreal, Robinson finished his playing career with the LA Kings before later returning to the organization as head coach, making him one of the more quietly significant figures in Kings history on both sides of the bench. Nick Nickson spent 44 years as the voice of the LA Kings, becoming as much a part of the franchise as any player who ever laced up at the Forum or Crypto.com Arena. Over that remarkable run he called more than 4,300 professional games and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015, receiving the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for excellence in broadcasting — putting him in the same company as his longtime Kings broadcast partner Bob Miller. For a generation of Kings fans, Nickson's voice is inseparable from the franchise's biggest moments, including the call of their first-ever Stanley Cup in 2012, when he memorably declared, "The long wait is over! After 45 years, the Kings can wear their crown!" He retired after the 2024–25 season, closing the book on one of the great broadcasting careers in LA sports history — and his appearance on Past Our Prime was a reminder of just how many chapters of hockey history this man lived through firsthand. Nickson comes on POP to talk with Scott, Bill, and Marc to discuss Robinson, the Montreal dynasty, the arrival of Wayne Gretzky in Los Angeles, and what that era meant for hockey on the West Coast as well as the two Cups won by the NHL's only monarchy— the Kings. Nickson had a front row seat for all of it and now he shares those insights with us as we take our weekly look back at the world of sports through the May 24, 1976 issue of Sports Illustrated. 50 years later, Robinson's dominance is still front and center and with the help of Nickson, we relive it all on Past Our Prime… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jim Fox joins host Jesse Cohen to evaluate the members of the forward corps that joined the Kings during the season and could potentially return next season. The pair discuss the play and status of Matthieu Joseph, Jared Wright, Taylor Ward, Scott Laughton and Artemi Panarin.
Ontario broadcasters Cam McGuire and Paige Capistran join host Jesse Cohen to discuss the end of the Ontario Reign season, a five game loss to Coachella Valley in the AHL Division Semifinals. The trio discuss the play of the team, the goalie rotation and the performance of first year head coach Andrew Lord.
Jim Fox joins host Jesse Cohen to evaluate the forward corps that spent the entire 2025-26 season in LA and could potentially return next season. The pair discuss the play and status of Andrei Kuzmenko, Kevin Fiala, Jeff Malott, Samuel Helenius, Joel Armia, Trevor Moore, Alex Laferriere, Quinon Byfield and Adrian Kempe.
The LA Kings have a number of decisions to make in the offseason of 2026. A number of players need new contracts and pivotal positions need to be addressed including that of Head Coach. Zach Dooley and Jesse Cohen sit down for a look at the most pressing issues facing the Kings and the driving forces that will direct their upcoming decisions.
Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the Kings loss to the Avalanche. The pair also discuss the end of the Kings 2025-26 season, the media availability of GM Ken Holland and the end of year conversations with the players.