Locked On Kings - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Kings

LA Kings stars Adrian Kempe and Joel Armia stand out in their Olympic debuts, with both making strong statements on the ice as their quest for gold begins. How will their on-ice chemistry and playoff hunger translate when they return from international duty—especially with Artemi Panarin now joining the mix? Eddie Garcia spotlights the excitement of NHL talent on the Olympic stage, surprising upse...

NHL stars return to Olympic hockey and the Los Angeles Kings have five players representing their home countries. Can Drew Doughty’s veteran leadership help Canada, or will the U.S. seize gold with its high-powered offensive roster? Parker McLean joins Eddie Garcia to break down Canada’s goalie dilemma—Jordan Binnington, Logan Thompson, or Darcy Kemper—while dissecting the roles of Kevin Fiala for...

Team USA Women shock Team Canada with a dominant 5-0 victory—has the balance of power shifted in Olympic hockey? Gil Martin leads the debate with David Morassutti and Glenn Dreyfuss, spotlighting the Americans’ airtight defense, standout performances from Hannah Bilka and Laila Edwards, and the historic inclusion of three Black players in a single Olympic game. The crew questions if Team Canada ca...

Los Angeles Kings fans react to the Artemi Panarin trade, sparking debate about the team’s playoff prospects and whether a coaching shake-up is overdue. Will Panarin lift the Kings over their first-round hurdle, or will Jim Hiller hold them back? Eddie Garcia explores if Warren Fogle or Trevor Moore could be next to move before the trade deadline. Key topics include the Kings’ offensive struggles,...

Team USA and Team Canada dominate the Olympic women’s hockey tournament—are they locked in for another gold medal showdown? Hilary Knight breaks records while Marie-Philip Poulin’s injury sparks new questions. Is Sweden or Czechia ready to crash the party and claim bronze, or is the gap still too wide? Glenn Dreyfuss, Gil Martin, and Kyle Kjer spotlight the rivalry series, competitive edge from th...

Artemi Panarin shakes up the NHL as he heads to the Los Angeles Kings, leaving New York Rangers fans questioning the team's strategy and return package. Can Panarin's elite playmaking and scoring ignite the Kings' offense and revive their playoff hopes? Eddie Garcia and John Chick exchange insights on Panarin's fit with the Kings, the impact of his two-year, $11 million extension, and the Rangers...

LA Kings fans are buzzing after GM Ken Holland lands Artemi Panarin in a blockbuster trade, sparking hope for a playoff push. Can Panarin ignite the struggling offense and help snap the team out of its recent funk? Doubts linger about Jim Hiller’s coaching and whether the Kings’ “retool” mindset is enough to transform them into true contenders. Eddie Garcia shares passionate listener reactions, di...

The Los Angeles Kings collapsed before the Olympic break, sparking doubts about their playoff hopes. Artemi Panarin’s headline-making arrival raises the stakes and hope for an offensive reset. Can Panarin’s passion for LA and leadership reignite a faltering squad, or will defensive woes and sluggish energy doom the Kings’ season? 00:00 – Kings' Pre-Olympic Struggles Overview of the LA Kings' disap...

00:00 — Kings Lose to Kraken & Panarin Trade Reaction LA Kings lose to Seattle Kraken after Panarin trade; Eddie Garcia discusses game recap, team energy, special teams, and lineup implications.  10:30 — Individual Performances & Game Analysis Breakdown of player contributions, goalie analysis, lineup shifts, defense without Mikey Anderson, faceoff stats, and Kuzmenko’s birthday performance.  19:5...

It actually happened and for a lot less than anyone thought. Artami Panarin IS an LA Kings. How does he impact the team and what does this mean now and going forward. Plus the Kings may not be none making moves. We will get into all that and more on a bonus Artemi Panarin trade reaction episode of Locked on LA Kings.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Joi...

It appears the Kings ARE in play when it comes to Artemi Panarin. Many think a deal for Panarin is immanent. Will it be LA? Plus GM Ken Holland is going to address the media on Wednesday. We’ll talk about the questions we’d like to hear him answer. That and more on this edition of Locked on LA Kings.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On E...

Are the LA Kings getting any better as the season has gone along? What do the stats say? Plus should the Kings go after Artemi Panarin? How much would he help if they did? We answer those questions and more on this edition of Locked on LA Kings.  e) Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our m...

The LA Kings play one of their weirdest games of the season in a 3-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes but salvage a point to end their road trip 3-1-1. Sounds good but did they do anything to change your mind about this team? Details on all that and more on this edition of Locked on LA Kings.  e Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everyday...

The LA Kings find a way to get two points in a less than great performance beating the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in OT. The Kings have moved back into a playoff spot in the Western Conference as they welcomed back captain Anze Kopitar.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Dis...

LA Kings fans sound off on the team being a buyer or a seller, what trades they would and wouldn’t like to see and the short term future of the franchise on another fan feedback edition of Locked on LA Kings.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all buil...

The LA Kings played well but can’t overcome some things that were out of their control in a tough loss to the Buffalo Sabres. I’ll let you why this game left a bad taste in my mouth and it wasn’t because of what the Kings did or didn’t do. Details on all that and more on this edition of Locked on LA Kings.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locke...

The LA Kings play one of their best games of the year with their back up goalie and a jumbled lineup against one of the top teams in the NHL. We’ll talk about how the Kings beat the Red Wings for one of their biggest wins of the season on this edition of Locked on LA Kings.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-f...

The LA Kings do NOT play Monday in Columbus as their game was postponed due to bad weather. The Kings still had news to discuss with some new injures, a player call up and contract extension. Detail on all that and more on this edition of Locked on LA Kings.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, acces...

The LA Kings started a big 6-game road trip with a much needed 2 points in St. Louis against the Blues but still have a lot of work to do to compete for a playoff spot. Trevor Moore made a surprising return from injury and was big in the Kings latest win. That and more on this edition of Locked on LA Kings.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Lock...

LA Kings fans chime in on a variety of topics including the future direction of the organization, if the Kings should add players or not this season and more on Part Two of our fan feedback edition of Locked on LA Kings.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and mor...

The displeasure with LA Kings head coach Jim Hiller continues among fans, we have opinions about the leadership of the Kings and to rebuild or not to rebuild this team?. That and more on Part One of our fan feedback edition of Locked on LA Kings.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our mem...

Are the LA Kings going to be buyers this season and if so who are some potential players they could be looking at? With some trades in the division in the last few days and the Olympic break coming up does that accelerate the timeline to start dealing as the Kings look for a spark? Plus the latest on the Darcy Kuemper injury. That and more on this edition of Locked on LA Kings.  Everydayer Club If...

The LA Kings score FOUR goals, get TWO much needed points and have a big effort in a key moment on special teams BUT star goalie Darcy Kuemper suffers a concerning injury. Details on all that and more on this edition of Locked on LA Kings.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-on...

Why is LA Kings head coach Jim Hiller seemingly NOT on the hot seat? If that chances did the Columbus Blue Jackets recent head coaching change give the Kings a blue print for what they could do next?  That and more on this edition of Locked on LA Kings.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to...

The LA Kings power play reaches new lows in yet ANOTHER 1 goal game that goes beyond regulation and ends up in the Kings NOT getting 2 points. But things have to change at some point….right? That and more on this edition of Locked on LA Kings.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our member...