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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 Angele ...
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LAK 2023 draft choice, forward Koehn Ziemmer stops by for an update. KOTP bullet points: The NHL rookie face-off tournament has expanded to seven teams, including the Seattle team. The games will be held at the Toyota Sports Performance Center in El Segundo, and tickets will be limited. The LA Kings will be wearing their new Fanatics game issue jer…
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KOTP Ep. 202 - Yannetti Returns for More
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As part of the KOTP Summer Series, LAK Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Yannetti returns for a detailed conversation that includes listener questions. You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepodBy Dennis Bernstein and The Mayor John Hoven
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KOTP Ep. 201 with guest Jim Thomson
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In Episode 201: The guys discuss the success of their recent episode and the positive response from fans. They share insights into the production work behind the scenes of their podcast. The Mayor goes 1-on-1 with Jim Thomson, who provides interesting stories and perspectives from a former LA King. The Eisbaren Berlin team and their arena are highl…
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This one is for the LAK fans, the sole reason KOTP got to milestone Episode 200. The guys take questions from the loyal listeners. You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepodBy Dennis Bernstein and The Mayor John Hoven
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KOTP Ep. 199 with guest Eric Lacroix
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In this episode, John and Dennis discuss a recent trip to Europe and their upcoming travel plans. John talks about their experiences in Berlin, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, and Madrid, including attending concerts and witnessing the celebration for the Spain team winning the Euro Cup. DB shares his excitement for their upcoming trips to Vienna, Salzburg,…
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LAK G Darcy Kuemper returns to both the Kings and KOTP! He stops in for a 1-on-1 with The Mayor. KOTP bullet points: The LA Kings have been active in making trades, including acquiring goaltender Darcy Kuemper. There are rumors about the Kings being interested in Nikolaj Ehlers, but it may not make sense given the team's need for a right-handed sho…
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KOTP Ep, 197 with guest LAK Coach Jim Hiller
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LAK Coach Jim Hiller stops by in the second period of the show to chat about various topics in the aftermath of the NHL Draft and Free Agency. In the first period of the episode, John and Dennis discuss the LA Kings' roster reshaping in free agency. They analyze the team's strategy of adding players with size, grit, and testicular fortitude to chan…
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Mark Seidel, Head of North American Central Scouting Independent Bureau stops by for his annual NHL Draft preview with the Mayor. The guys talk about the Jake Guentzel chatter that won't go away, the reception to the LAK new jersey launch and their summer plans. You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod…
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KOTP Ep. 195 with guest Hampton "Hammer" Slukynsky
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LAK goalie prospect Hampton "Hammer" Slukynsky makes his KOTP debut. This episode covers various topics including personal anecdotes, music, and the LA Kings' upcoming free agency decisions. The Mayor and DB discuss the possibility of the Kings signing Jake Guentzel and the challenges they would face in terms of salary cap and roster management. Th…
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KOTP Ep. 194 with guest Kenny Connors
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In the first period of Episode 194, John and Dennis discuss the LA Kings' new jerseys and branding, as well as upcoming prospects and contracts. They also express their opinions on other teams' jersey designs. The discussion then ranges from the final games at the Forum to Alex Turcotte's contract, and Jordan Spence's potential contract. They also …
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KOTP Ep, 193 -- PLD Trade and Andre Lee
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The Mayor and DB discuss the trade no one saw coming -- PL Dubois for Darcy Kuemper and the ramifications from the shocking deal. LAK prospect Andre Lee returns for another appearance. KOTP Bullet Points: The trade between the LA Kings and the Washington Capitals involving Pierre-Luc Dubois and Darcy Kuemper has significant implications for the Kin…
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KOTP Ep. 192 - Mark Yannetti from the NHL Scouting Combine
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The #1 KOTP guest -- LAK Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Yannetti makes his return. In this episode, John and DB discuss various topics including their experiences attending sporting events, the upcoming NHL draft, recent additions to the LA Kings coaching staff, contract updates for players, and the excitement surrounding prospect Andre Lee. The…
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KOTP Ep. 191 - Welcome to Summer 2024
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The guys discuss potential LAK changes after another first round elimination at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers. Show notes: The Kings' offseason plans, including potential trades and signings, will become clearer in the coming months. The goaltending situation for the LA Kings is evaluated. Possible roster changes for the Kings are speculated upo…
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With the LA Kings on the brink of elimination, the guys discuss short and long term implications facing the organization and look ahead to Game 5 Kings-Oilers. Also in the conversation: Kyle Clifford handshake line incident. A spin around the other Stanley Cup Playoffs including the Leafs drama and Jets quick elimination. Ontario Reign update You c…
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KOTP Ep. 189 - Prepping for Game 2 in Edmonton
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DB in Edmonton, The Mayor home in LA.... They discuss the LA Kings' performance in game one of the playoffs against the Edmonton Oilers. They analyze the Kings' defensive struggles, lack of physicality, and the need for a change in the goaltending. They also touch on the upcoming AHL Calder Cup playoffs and the Ontario Reign's chances. The conversa…
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The last regular season game brings the last regular season episode of KOTP! The guys discuss: Eastern Conference SC Playoffs matchups The usage of Carl Grundstrom. Akil Thomas and Alex Turcotte for the post-season The annual LAK media awards A farewell to Jeff Carter You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod…
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KOTP Ep, 187 with guest @ryan_conmy
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As the final four games of the LAK regular season approaches, prospect Ryan Conmy joins the Mayor for a 1-on-1. Some nights they're Kings, others Kongs. DB and The Mayor discuss LAK's inconsistent play down the stretch. Also: Speculation about the Arizona Coyotes potentially relocating to Utah, but the situation is still uncertain. Talk of a second…
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Bullet points for Episode 186: The LA Kings have been inconsistent in their recent games, showing both strong performances and disappointing losses. The team has struggled to hold leads, which has cost them valuable points in close games. Improvement in five-on-five play is crucial for the team's success, as they cannot solely rely on their power p…
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In this Episode 185, with DB in Canada the guys discuss the recent games of the LA Kings and the impressive performances of certain players. They talk about the physicality of the games and the importance of winning against tough opponents. The conversation touches on the potential re-signing of Trevor Lewis and the upcoming decisions the Kings wil…
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In this episode, John and Dennis discuss various topics including the Team USA hockey players, the GM meetings, proposed changes to the game, and the Amazon behind-the-scenes series. They also analyze Victor Arvidsson's return, potential line combinations and provide a recap of the Kings' recent games. Also discussed -- the Washington Capitals' pla…
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KOTP Ep. 183 - Trade Deadline Preview
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In this episode, DB and The Mayor discuss their recent trips to Las Vegas and San Diego and share their experiences at concerts and reflect on the performances. They also discuss the passing of Ole Anderson and the impact he had on the wrestling industry. The guys provide updates on the NHL trade deadline, the signing of Aaron Dell and also announc…
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In this episode, John and Dennis discuss the LA Kings' recent three-game homestand and the impact of injuries on the team. They also bid farewell to Helene Elliott, a Hall of Fame reporter who recently took a buyout from the LA Times. The conversation covers the team's performance in each game, including the slow start against Columbus, the tough m…
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The guys discuss the successful coaching debut of Jim Hiller behind the LAK bench. DB congratulates a certain NFL fan base. The Mayor gives his take on how the impending return of Viktor Arvidsson affects the forward depth chart. You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepodBy Dennis Bernstein and The Mayor John Hoven
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KOTP Ep.180 -- Goodbye McLellan, Hello Hiller
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The guys discuss the departure of Todd McLellan after 4 1/2 seasons behind the LAK bench. DB discuss his adventures at the NHL All Star weekend in Toronto. The Mayor gives his thoughts on the expansion of the international hockey calendar. You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepodBy Dennis Bernstein and The Mayor John Hoven
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KOTP Ep. 179 with guest @StephenNelson
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Another session of Kings ReHab for those who need it! One of the KOTP OG's Stephen Nelson makes his return. DB has some things to say about the climate around LAK. The Mayor gives a salary cap lesson. You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepodBy Dennis Bernstein and The Mayor John Hoven
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