The Royal Rant

This episode features an in-depth discussion on the LA Kings' recent struggles, trade rumors, team dynamics, and prospects. The hosts analyze recent games, player performances, management decisions, and speculate on the team's future, providing valuable insights for hockey fans and sports analysts.

In this episode, Ryan and Tim discuss the recent performance of the LA Kings, analyzing their road games, player inconsistencies, and playoff positioning. They delve into trade deadline strategies, the impact of refereeing on game integrity, and the potential acquisition of star player Panarin. The conversation also touches on listener engagement, the podcast's journey, and the upcoming Olympi...

In this episode of The Royal Rant, Ryan and Tim dive deep into the current state of the Los Angeles Kings, reflecting on the team's struggles and the disappointing season thus far. They discuss the lack of offensive production, with the Kings sitting at the bottom of the league in goals scored, and the challenges faced by key players like Adrian Kempe and Quinton Byfield. The hosts express the...

Kings wack the Ducks but get schooled by the Avs Just saying that LA "will never score" is unacceptable Tim and Ryan have formally requested to be traded Next three are brutal: Tampa and Minny twice. Yikes.

LA's power play is dead last in the league 82 goals in 31 games is not going to get it done What can GM Ken Holland do to improve this team? And also: the Kings are REALLY boring to watch

The LA Kings are in first place in the Pacific? Not enough firepower to hang with the Big Dawgs in the Western Conference Kuzy new tenant in Hiller's Doghouse Kempe extension seems like a great deal for LA How much boring hockey can the fan base take?

LA Kings kick off the 2025-2026 NHL Season against Colorado What is Byfield's ceiling? Why on Earth hasn't Kempe been signed? Playoff series wins is the only thing that matters now.

Gavrikov's move to the Rangers raises questions about team strategy. Jordan Spence's trade reflects management's decisions on player usage. The Kings' free agency moves have sparked mixed reactions among fans. Coaching decisions impact player performance and team dynamics. The importance of grit and experience in building a competitive team. Drafting and player development are cruc...

What do the Kings need to do to become a real Stanley Cup contender? Why can't LA attract big free agents? Jim Hiller has already lost to the Oilers in the playoffs as many times as Todd McLellan did during his tenure. Feeling sorry for Corey Perry? Yikes. LA needs some degenerates that you love to hate. Is Mitch Marner worth like 14 mil per?

Kings get smoked in the 1st Round. Again. What is next for this franchise? Feeling so badly for the fans who love this team

Oh no. Here we go again. What's with the weird roster moves? Give Helenius and Malott some ice Darcy is a Vezina Finalist What's next for LA if they choke this series?

Kings Legend Daryl Evans joins us to talk about: Game One The Miracle on Manchester series Daryl's dedication to fitness

Home franchise win record Oilers vs. Kings, Round 4 What's up with the road record? Let the goalies fight somehow?

Tim and Ry recap the tumultuous last two weeks in the Kingdom. ---Andrei Kuzmenko trade---Sammy Helenius getting minutes on the 4th line---Leaky Big Save Dave gonna be a problem---Quinton has found his shot

The boys give their thoughts on the recently completed Four Nations Face Off Can the Kings finish strong and hold onto 3rd place in the Pacifici? Trade Deadline: is LA one trade away from being a contender?

LA King Insider Zach Dooley joins us to talk about: --LA's offensive woes in January --The upcoming Four Nations Tournament --Offside reviews that take goals off the board --His personal journey to become the LA Kings Insider --Ovechkin's chase of the Great One Plus, a Get to Know the Insider segment

Eddie Garcia from the "Locked On LA Kings" podcast joins us to talks some puck! Tune in to find out which NHL team Eddie would root for if he wasn't a Kings' fan!

Tim and Ryan lament the dreadful LA King power play and point out the garbage the league's Golden Boy, Connor McDavid, gets away with.

Tim and Ryan wrestle with the age-old question: Are the LA Kings good or "fake" good? ---Follow us and leave a comment! And don't forget to vote on this episode's poll question. Make your voice heard! ---You can also check us out on YouTube if you are into that sort of thing. ---Thanks for watching and Go Kings, Go!

So Cal sports/music legend Dieter Ruehle stops by to discuss his amazing career with the LA Lazers, LA Kings, LA Lakers, and LA Dodgers and reveals that he still listens to a lot of Van Halen. Don't forget to comment and check out The Royal Rant Podcast on YouTube. (If you want to see our amazing mugs)

The Kings are on a three-game winning streak and Brandt Clarke has more points than Quinton Byfield. WTF.

Legendary hockey writer, podcaster, and broadcaster Scott Burnside @OvertimeScott joins The Royal Rant to discuss your LA Kings as well as other happenings around the NHL. Scott was the 2024 recipient of the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award for excellence in hockey journalism, whose work has been described as "appointment reading" by PHWA president Frank Seravalli. We look forward to seeing Scott cov...

Austin Stanowich from The Sporting Tribune joins the pod to discuss the Kings at the 12-game mark. Rate and follow us on Spotify and LIKE and SUBSCRIBE on our YouTube channel!!!

Tim and Ryan check in on the Kings' road trip after a 6-2 loss in Toronto "Only One May Remain": The Offspring, Blink-182, or Green Day "People Do Stuff Wrong: idiocy on the 5 Freeway and do you know what 'No Soliciting" means?

Tim and Ryan preview the Kings' upcoming 7-game road trip--- Tim plays the "Only One Can Remain" challenge--- Tim and Ryan endeavor to rebuild society in "People Do Stuff Wrong".