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140: New Year, Same Kings from 2019-01-14T16:07:40
The LA Kings are still stuck at the bottom of the league, but at least their front office isn't roasting them in the news? We can only go up from here!
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130: Put a Little Luff In Your Heart from 2018-12-13T05:14:42
The Kings' 2018-19 season isn't getting any better. Time to talk about who we'd miss the most if traded and gush over the few bright spots in the last month.
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138: Kings Ain't It, Chief from 2018-11-13T15:33:48
Bottom of the league, new coach, goalie injuries. There's no way to sugarcoat it: The Kings are in trouble this season. LA's players seem to have taken an extended preseason, so hopefully, no one n...
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137: Playoffs Are Go! from 2018-04-13T16:26:49
The 2018 playoffs have begun! Chanelle and Diane dig into the good, the bad and the ridiculous about all the Game 1s around the NHL.
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136: That's Dustin Brown's Music! from 2018-04-06T16:50:52
The Kings make the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and then Dustin Brown scores four goals?! Fans have nothing but reasons to celebrate right now. Chanelle and Diane dive into the wealth of highlights f...
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135: Literally the Best Anze Kopitar Has Ever Been from 2018-03-22T17:10:30
Though the Kings refuse to give themselves any cushion in the Pacific Division, individual players are still making Chanelle and Diane's hearts soar by exceeding all expectations. Yes, mainly, KOPI...
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134: Young Ovi Is Our Favorite HBO Show from 2018-03-15T16:28:39
In just 3 games since the last pod, the Kings have managed to implode, dominate and also wreck fans with a near-perfect comeback. Jack Campbell got very real about his past pro struggles this week,...
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133: Thanks For The Roller Coaster from 2018-03-09T17:17:40
After a brutal, late loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, the Kings turned things around with a big win over Washington. Trevor Lewis is also back in the lineup and back on the score sheet! Chanelle and...
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Welcome Back Carter from 2018-03-01T17:49:03
Chanelle and Diane celebrate the return of Jeff Carter, and then eat their words on Dion Phaneuf just a little bit. Then saying goodbye to goalie Darcy Kuemper stings, but at least new addition Tob...
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131: Dion Phaneuf Is a King from 2018-02-15T18:14:45
Dion Phaneuf gets older but that Phaneuf to the Kings rumor never aged. And now it's real! Chanelle and Diane try to come to terms with this new, Lombardi-esque trade. On the bright side, at least ...
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130: Dads and College Grads from 2018-02-01T18:04:01
Heading out of All Star weekend, the Kings nab a commanding win AND there's Jeff Carter news. Rejoice! Plus, fans get to celebrate Alec Martinez being man with a degree in addition to being funny, ...
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129: Dinner Theater from 2018-01-25T18:01:24
Well, the Kings did exactly what we told them not to do and lost 6 games in a row. AND Jonathan Quick has a nagging injury. They finally managed to pull out a couple wins, but it's tough to trust i...
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128: All-Star Friends from 2018-01-18T18:07:24
The LA Kings have three all stars! Unfortunately, it's hard to tell they have any when they're on a 4-game losing streak. Chanelle and Diane dive into the ways the roster is being shaken up to spar...
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127: Entering The Fun Zone from 2018-01-04T17:55:40
Nearly halfway through the season, the LA Kings are 2nd in the West! Jonathan Quick has earned his 47th career shutout, there may finally be light at the end of this Jeff Carter-less tunnel, and mo...
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126: Toasting to the Unexpected from 2017-12-27T23:11:22
They've battled through some awesome highs and inexplicable lows, but the Kings have made it through 2018! Chanelle and Diane celebrate milestones for Dustin Brown and Marian Gaborik while gazing c...
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125: Burn Notice from 2017-12-12T18:18:14
One month since our last recording... the Kings are back to winning! Anze Kopitar looks more and more confident, Dustin Brown is feeling free, and the return of Marian Gaborik and Kyle Clifford mea...
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124: Dad Power Dynamics from 2017-11-14T18:18:45
Two losses in the same week... Is this what being average feels like?! The Kings have faced a little more adversity recently, but Chanelle Berlin and Diane Phan focus on the bright side. Oscar Fant...
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123: The Unbearable Thirstiness of Dean Lombardi from 2017-11-07T18:15:26
While the Kings continue their best start in franchise history, their old buddy Dean Lombardi is back in the news, talking about his former team. LA's last general manager still has quite a few fee...
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122: Young Gunning It from 2017-10-31T16:42:03
The LA Kings are currently 3rd in the NHL, which DOESN'T MAKE SENSE, but Chanelle Berlin and Diane Phan love riding the wave. Adrian Kempe is the first rookie to score a hat trick, Kurtis MacDermid...
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121: Dustin, You're Doing Amazing, Sweetie from 2017-10-17T17:07:34
The best 5-game start in Kings history! Week 2 of the season still has Chanelle Berlin and Diane Phan basking in that winning feeling. LA's sitting pretty at the top of the Pacific division thanks ...
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120: Even Stevens from 2017-10-11T17:17:35
Season 5 is live! The LA Kings are back in action and off to a promising start under new head coach John Stevens. Jonathan Quick didn't get injured after game 1, Anze Kopitar has already scored mul...
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119: Fire Sale! from 2017-04-11T16:20:04
It’s officially the end of an era. The LA Kings fired Dean Lombardi and Darryl Sutter right after saying #ThankYouBob over the weekend to celebrate Bob Miller’s retirement. It’s going to be an offs...
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118: Rest in Peace in Pieces from 2017-04-04T16:32:10
The LA Kings have officially been eliminated from the 2017 playoffs. Despite that, we look at some silver linings in the organization and a couple of in-game highlights worth smiling about. And at ...
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117: The Kings Are Actually Sad from 2017-03-22T07:53:50
The Kings need to win a lot to make the playoffs. To help this, they are... losing. More. Great plan! Plus, we dive into USA Hockey vs. the women on the national team and look ahead to who we're su...
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116: Time For Some Kings Game Theory from 2017-03-15T04:31:42
The LA Kings’ loss to the Blues put them in more playoff danger. At least Adrian Kempe scored his first goal to bring some light to the past week! Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames can’t stop winning a...
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115: Do Whatever You Want from 2017-03-07T18:14:24
The trade deadline has passed! The Kings made some unexpected moves, though one of them we all should have predicted. Meanwhile, Jonathan Quick has returned and is already hilariously confusing the...
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114: Welcome Back to Firedtown from 2017-02-22T06:26:51
Right after we talked about Claude Julien being fired, he got hired! But another guy was fired. In the west, the LA Kings came back from time off stale. At least Adrian Kempe's ridiculous and charm...
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113: Get in Loser, We're Going Golfing from 2017-02-15T06:48:03
The LA Kings may be on a break, but we still have plenty to say! From Paul LaDue’s debut to Dustin Brown’s involvement in You Can Play — there’s a lot going on. Somehow it all devolves into us deci...
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112: Activated From IR from 2017-02-06T17:42:56
Aaand we're back! After time away, we figure out what the heck has been up in hockey. We dig into highlights we missed, where the LA Kings are now, which teams are hot heading toward the trade dead...
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111: Death Eater Due Diligence from 2016-11-15T17:19:40
The LA Kings are still more of a rollercoaster than a joyride. Oh, and a quick update: we're checking out for a while.
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110: So, Not as Bad to the Bone from 2016-11-08T21:29:29
To celebrate franchise history, the LA Kings decided to get shut out three times in a row. Luckily fans didn't have to stay in the gutter. American hero Trevor Lewis reignited the offense, and some...
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109: Injury Nightmare Before Christmas from 2016-10-31T17:29:37
Happy Halloween! More Kings players have sustained injuries and the team got shut out in back-to-back games. It's all tricks for Kings fans so far this year. Meanwhile, LA's locker room culture is ...
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108: Jonathan Bernier, Once and Future King? from 2016-10-24T18:41:19
Wow! Wins! For the third year in a row, the LA Kings took three games to warm up and then earned some Ws. Tanner Pearson’s on fire, and Dustin Brown ruined the Canucks again. The biggest question i...
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107: The Rise and Fall of Rowdy Americans from 2016-10-17T19:49:53
Hockey is officially back, and the LA Kings are already making life difficult. (Yay! ...Wait.) Injuries to Jonathan Quick and Marian Gaborik coupled with poor performances in their first two games ...
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106: Played Right Off the Stage from 2016-05-02T21:48:21
Remember when the Kings were in the playoffs? It was a brief, not very inspiring run. Chanelle and Diane wrap up a season that started high and ends with bizarre lows. And yet! Somehow! The Kings a...
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105: Highlight Death Knell Scuderi from 2016-04-22T16:08:25
Kings vs Sharks, Game 4: Well, well, the Sharks have once again put the Kings' backs against the wall. Being down 3-1 in a playoff series isn't as dire as 3-0, but there's real cause for worry.
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104: The Narrative Is Dead, Long Live The Narrative from 2016-04-19T17:05:09
Kings vs Sharks, Game 2: Kings win 2-1 to make the series 2-1! Hope in Los Angeles. Cling to it. Protect it. Thank Dustin Brown and Tanner Pearson for reminding us what it's like to feel alive.
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103: LA, You In Danger, Boys from 2016-04-17T22:48:49
Kings vs Sharks, Game 2: Well, that was uninspiring. The Kings dropping both games at home means everyone now has to worry about repeating 2014 with a less cool outcome. But, hey! At least they got...
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102: Not Great, Bob from 2016-04-15T08:27:10
Kings vs Sharks: Game 1 of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs was about weird bounces, special teams and one amazing Trevor Lewis shorthanded goal.
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101: Playoff Deja Vu from 2016-04-13T16:59:20
Playoffs are here! The LA Kings are playing the San Jose Sharks in the first round! Again. We grumble about how the season ended for LA, figure out what to expect from their first round series, and...
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100: World Cup of Hockey Players Loving Kopitar from 2016-04-04T16:35:01
One week 'til playoffs! The Kings have done a frustrating amount of losing lately, but there's still time to make Tyler Toffoli a 30-goal scorer. Anze Kopitar is already celebrating another 70...
099: Back At It Again With The Playoffs from 2016-03-23T20:27:17
The Kings are back in the playoffs!!! Now that the postseason is officially happening for LA, Chanelle and Diane focus on the milestones they want individuals Kings to hit before the regular season...
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098: Deadline Dread Dance from 2016-02-26T17:03:28
As the trade deadline approaches, the Kings may either have to give up their best prospect or stand pat. A bunch of 2-1 games right before the cut off leaves them with an interesting dilemma. On th...
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097: What Rhymes With Ovechkin? from 2016-02-17T21:24:23
The Kings aren't totally skidding yet, but going 4-6-0 in their last 10 isn't inspiring either. Injuries to Jonathan Quick and Marian Gaborik caused some shakeup in the lineup, and Tyler Toffo...
096: Willy Wonka and the Kings Factory from 2016-02-08T18:19:32
Chanelle and Diane are back after a winter break! We catch up on the Kings' recent inconsistent play and what they may be looking for heading toward the trade deadline. We also take time to gush a...
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095: Waiting at the Altar for Anze from 2016-01-13T18:24:32
Anze Kopitar has regained the scoring leads on the Kings! Tyler Toffoli has scored 20 goals! Jonathan Quick is an all star! Several Kings are killing it right now, and we just want to love on every...
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094: End of Year Cheer! from 2015-12-30T22:31:14
After a short slip, the LA Kings are back on track! They've won three in a row and have a chance to close out the year strong. Tyler Toffoli gets his second career hat trick, Dustin Brown's picking...
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093: Pastries That Look Like Tyler Toffoli from 2015-12-23T20:43
1-3-1 in their last five games? Yikes. The Kings are sliding at the end of December, but there's still a chance to finish 2015 off as heroes. That '70s Line has been reunited, Trevor Lewis is healt...
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092: Expensive Shoving from 2015-12-16T18:03:17
Though the Kings have finally lost in regulation again, they've still got a 9-point lead on second in the Pacific Division. Michael Mersch makes his NHL debut, Lewis and Clifford go on IR, and -- h...
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091: Crush Groove from 2015-12-08T18:06:05
The Kings aren't just winning, they're creating significant separation between themselves and the rest of the Pacific Division. Chanelle and Diane are flying high on the smell of success. Anze Kopi...
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090: A Little Drunk, A Little Strange from 2015-11-24T17:37:40
The San Jose Sharks' six-game winning streak means they're now challenging the Kings for the top spot! Ahh, the return of California rivalry. LA's finishing up a road trip that has had its ups and ...
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089: The Disappearing, Reappearing Nick Shore from 2015-11-17T17:55:41
Ahh, the air continues to smell nice atop the Pacific Division. While other teams around the NHL are starting to express frustration, things are chill in LA. Meanwhile, what's up with Jonathan Quic...
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088: Grimm Fairytales from 2015-11-04T17:51:31
The LA Kings break their win streak but bounce back to lift the spirits quickly. Anze Kopitar may have been a casualty, joining a couple other players in a weird rash of big injuries hitting all at...
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087: Unconditional Carter from 2015-10-28T16:51:21
Kings of the Pacific! After a rocky start, the LA Kings are now on a six-game win streak. Jonathan Quick has rebounded, including earning a shutout against the Hurricanes, and with the help of inco...
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086: That Winning Feeling from 2015-10-21T16:03:54
Finally! Wins! The LA Kings managed to avoid starting the season with four straight losses, which would've set a franchise record, so Chanelle and Diane are celebrating. By the way, have you heard ...
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085: Coldplay Party Theme from 2015-10-12T07:34:22
This is definitely not the start to the season that anyone wanted from the LA Kings. At least they worked out a settlement with Mike Richards, and that was all good... until Dean Lombardi made it ...
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084: Junior Year Magic from 2015-10-06T15:50:22
New year, new Kings! Sort of. The Kings have seen a little more roster shake-up than fans are used to seeing the last few seasons. They're also trying to rebuild trust after a slew off-ice missteps...
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083: Too Pressed To Be Blessed from 2015-06-29T01:28:57
Shana Naomi Krochmal joins Chanelle and Diane to help vent all frustrations with Dean Lombardi and the Kings organization for the 2014-15 season. But after knocking 'em down, it's still fun to bas...
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037: Kings vs Ducks - Game 3 from 2015-05-09T00:00
Diane calls from the road to talk about the end of the LA Kings' playoff win streak. Thursday night, the Kings lost 3-2 at home to the Anaheim Ducks. They won't sweep round two, but Chanelle and Di...
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082: Just Call It 'Trash Can' from 2015-04-13T04:04:39
The King is dead! Long live the King! Despite earning the exact same record as 2011-12, the Kings miss the playoffs this year instead of sneaking in. Diane and Chanelle talk about why fans can stil...
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081: Devastation from 2015-04-06T16:26:32
The Kings played two great games, taking full advantage of weaker teams the way they should have. With one week left in the NHL's regular season, we start to examine which players have been awesome...
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080: The Unicorn from 2015-03-31T07:56:15
A 3-2-0 record on their latest road trip means the Kings absolutely need to win most of their last six games. The week wasn't without highlights, though. Nick Shore scored his first NHL goal, Anze ...
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079: Hello, Jeff Carter's Old Friend from 2015-03-24T06:50:23
He's baaaaaack. Mike Richards returns from the AHL, and the Kings promptly win a game. (These two things may not actually be related.) Andrej Sekera scores his first as a King, Anze Kopitar makes d...
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078: Cute Mischief Abilities from 2015-03-16T16:42:26
Ending the week with a loss that put the Kings back outside of the playoff picture seemed to sour what was really a fine week. The Kings are only a couple points away from jumping back into the Pac...
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077: Finding Some Chill With Darryl Sutter from 2015-03-09T16:30:07
Not a perfect week from the Kings, but they earned a majority of possible points. Diane and Chanelle praise the biggest producers and lament the week's lows. Plus, Pearson and Martinez have startin...
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076: Losing Actually Is An Option from 2015-03-02T07:04:57
After an amazing 8-game win streak, the Kings have gone a little cold. Three straight losses puts them outside of the playoff picture again, but the week wasn't without its highlights. Lombardi re-...
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075: Here Come the Kings from 2015-02-24T21:31:10
Winning seven games in a row doesn't make us feel too cocky just yet, but it's been on hell of a ride. Diane and Chanelle bask in that successful feeling, dig into what's most devastating about fir...
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074: Second Star to the Right-Wing from 2015-02-16T22:59:51
Awwwww, yeah, the Kings have gotten back to wining lately. Chanelle and Diane are also excited about Tyler Toffoli's first NHL hat trick, love on Trevor Lewis setting a new goals record for himself...
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073: Managing Expectations from 2015-02-09T18:22:17
The Kings have one of the worst records in the Western Conference. Chanelle and Diane do everything they can to mostly not talk about that, including focusing on the struggles of the Toronto Maple ...
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072: Skinsuit vs Eyeliner from 2015-02-02T06:27:35
A regular season win versus Chicago felt so good to see, but the Kings still can't put together a win streak. Instead of focusing on that too much, we decide to look into Mike Richards' future, for...
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071: Designers, Make It Work from 2015-01-19T05:26:01
It turns out that the LA Kings couldn't overcome their usual winter slump. Chanelle and Diane sound off on some frustrations. The good news is that Anze Kopitar is still everything we could ever wa...
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070: Final Destination, All-Star Game from 2015-01-13T19:01:41
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Of course, Chanelle and Diane mean Kings players being selected for the 2015 All-Star Game and then somehow getting hurt one-by-one. Plus, Marti...
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069: Classic Bodyswap Movie from 2015-01-05T01:50:21
Happy new year! It's been two weeks, but Chanelle and Diane are back to revel in the always inexplicable regular season on-ice shenanigans from the LA Kings. Despite outplaying everyone these days,...
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068: Return of the Kings from 2014-12-22T18:31:39
The JAM line? The 100 line? No matter what people want to call them, Jeff Carter, Marian Gaborik, and Anze Kopitar have been on fire the last few days. Chanelle and Diane bask in Kopitar's return ...
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067: Justin Williams Still Regularly Gets It from 2014-12-16T18:46:45
Though the Kings haven't been getting the results that they want lately, Chanelle and Diane dig into the details and cherish the positive trends. Justin Williams is playing like he wants to re-sign...
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066: Martin Jones vs the Sorting Hat from 2014-12-09T18:01:58
The Kings are hitting the road and looking good doing it. Chanelle and Diane bask in the Kings' underlying numbers moving on up plus reflect on awesome efforts by Martin Jones, Dustin Brown, and Mi...
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065: Do A Barrel Roll! from 2014-12-01T17:54:15
Not the best Kings week on ice and not the worst, but Chanelle and Diane try to pick out all the most promising parts. Also, who cares about in-game rules changes when the NHL could be focusing on...
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064: A Guide To Recognizing Your Kings from 2014-11-24T18:25:15
**CORRECTION: We accidentally call Filip Forsberg, and he's definitely not. Sorry, rookie!**
ESPN rankings are finally out! An almost surprising number of Kings get recognition. Also, desp...
063: Control Your Thirst from 2014-11-16T21:14:13
The LA Kings' play continues to be up and down, but at least this week brought goals from Anze Kopitar, Marian Gaborik, Trevor Lewis, and another shorty for Tyler Toffoli. That guy can't be stopped...
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062: Snack Times with Mike Richards from 2014-11-08T23:53:15
Is it panic time yet? Chanelle and Diane debate whether it's time to start thinking about making roster changes, get into the importance of Mike Richards' candy addiction, how to make ads on jersey...
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061: Messiah Flow from 2014-11-03T17:22:35
A slump? Already? Sort of. The Kings have gone 0-4 on their road trip thanks to uncharacteristic play. Jordan Nolan also decided to get suspended. On the bride side, both Anze Kopitar and Marian Ga...
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060: Love Songs About Tanner Pearson from 2014-10-27T05:33:32
The LA Kings have won every game they've played this week, closing out their home stand 6-0. Diane and Chanelle are still praising the magic of Tanner Pearson, Jeff Carter, Tyler Toffoli, and Jonat...
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059: Slava Voynov and Domestic Violence from 2014-10-21T07:09:01
TRIGGER WARNING: This entire episode discussess domestic violence and includes both the police statement on the details of the Voynov case so far as well as a brief personal account of experience o...
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058: Dream Lombardi from 2014-10-19T17:14:04
Wins! The Kings have accomplished some wins, even though a lot of their play is still looking pretty rough. Chanelle and Diane celebrate the bright spots, question the power play, and then cheer ab...
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057: False Start from 2014-10-12T18:31:19
Same old LA Kings doing the same old things. After a heart-warming banner ceremony to celebrate being the 2014 Stanley Cup Champions one final time, the Kings got off to a lackluster start to their...
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056: The New Hotness from 2014-10-06T17:11:44
Diane and Chanelle are back from Frozen Fury and ready to talk about the new LA Kings season! After going 5-0-2 in preseason games, the team looks ready to take on the Western Conference much healt...
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055: AEG Lost Our Resumes from 2014-09-06T00:00
Summer's almost over! And instead of starting up with regular episodes, Chanelle and Diane reunite for a late summer catch-up session before things get crazy in October.
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054: The Kings of Summer from 2014-07-07T00:00
We're closing in on a month since the LA Kings became the 2014 Stanley Cup Champions. Since then, the NHL Entry Draft has come and gone. Teams have also snatched up free agents. Chanelle and Diane ...
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053: Stanley Cup Final - Game 5 from 2014-06-14T00:00
2014 Stanley Cup Champions!! It took 26 postseason games, but the LA Kings have survived the two-month battle. Martinez scores the game-winner in double overtime, defeating the New York Rangers and...
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052: Stanley Cup Final - Game 4 from 2014-06-12T00:00
Womp, womp -- not a sweep. The LA Kings outshoot the New York Rangers 41-19, but Lundqvist decides to take his turn to steal a game, keeping the Rangers hopes alive. Back to LA for Game 5 everybody...
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051: Stanley Cup Final - Game 3 from 2014-06-10T00:00
One! Win! Away! The LA Kings beat the New York Rangers to take a 3-0 series lead, this time on the back of goaltender Jonathan Quick. Rangers skaters outshot the Kings, but Quick shut the door. Kyl...
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050: Stanley Cup Final - Game 2 from 2014-06-09T00:00
LA Kings win, 5-4 in double overtime! They take a 2-0 series lead against the New York Rangers. This game had a little of everything: another comeback, some goal controversy, some big saves, and of...
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049: Stanley Cup Final - Game 1 from 2014-06-05T00:00
So it begins! The LA Kings take the first game against the New York Rangers and give themselves a 1-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final. Kyle Clifford finally, surprisingly, manages to finish on...
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048: Kings vs Blackhawks - Game 7 from 2014-06-02T00:00
7-7-7! They've done it. The LA Kings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 in overtime, and now they're going to the Stanley Cup Final! Chanelle and Diane rejoice about what went right in game 7, what aw...
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047: Kings vs Blackhawks - Game 6 from 2014-05-31T00:00
UGH, ANOTHER GAME 7. The Kings lose again despite dominating most of the play, so now they get to participate in their 21st game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Let's hope they hit the jackpot.
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046: Kings vs Blackhawks - Game 5 from 2014-05-30T00:00
Not quite yet. The LA Kings make it to overtime but can't close out the series against the Chicago Blackhawks. Now they're back on home ice for game 6. Chanelle and Diane pick apart where they flub...
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045: Kings vs Blackhawks - Game 4 from 2014-05-27T00:00
The Chicago Blackhawks are reeling! Special teams help the LA Kings win 5-2 in game 4. Jake Muzzin had an especially great night. Now the Kings have a chance to eliminate the Blackhawks and head ba...
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044: Kings vs Blackhawks - Game 3 from 2014-05-25T00:00
Trevor Lewis made Chanelle scream in frustration twice during this game, but the overall outcome was worth it. The LA Kings followed up a huge comeback win against the Chicago Blackhawks with anoth...
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043: Kings vs Blackhawks - Game 2 from 2014-05-22T00:00
Third period steal? Don't mind if they do. The LA Kings score five goals in the final 20 minutes of the game to steal Game 2 in Chicago. Now they head back to Staples Center with the series tied 1-...
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042: Kings vs Blackhawks - Game 1 from 2014-05-19T00:00
Most people probably anticipated that the Kings would drop game 1 in Chicago, but it was a lot more positive than expected. Strong games from Mike Richards and the Pearson-Carter-Toffoli line leave...
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040: Kings vs Ducks - Game 6 from 2014-05-16T00:00
Those LA Kings are now 5-0 in elimination games! Goals from Jake Muzzin and Trevor Lewis help the Kings beat the Anaheim Ducks 2-1. Chanelle and Diane talk about the best moments and look ahead to ...
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039: Kings vs Ducks - Game 5 from 2014-05-13T00:00
The LA Kings do a spectacular job of putting their backs against the wall once again. Chanelle and Diane vent their frustration, look ahead to offseason moves, and then magically end up hopeful aga...
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038: Kings vs Ducks - Game 4 from 2014-05-11T00:00
Diane's still on the road, so Chanelle breaks down the wonderful and terrible truths about the LA Kings getting shut out by the Anaheim Ducks in game 4 for her.
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036: Kings vs Ducks - Game 2 from 2014-05-06T00:00
The LA Kings play one of their worst possession games of 2013-14 but still beat the Anaheim Ducks thanks to big goals from Marian Gaborik and Alec Martinez. Weird night!
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035: Kings vs Ducks - Game 1 from 2014-05-04T00:00
The LA Kings take game 1 in the battle against the Anaheim Ducks to rule California. Marian Gaborik shows up with 7 seconds left in regulation to force overtime. Bravo!
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034: Kings vs Sharks - Game 7 from 2014-05-01T00:00
REVERSE SWEEP. The LA Kings crushed the San Jose Sharks 5-1 in game 7 to win the series and move on to round 2. HOLY TOFFOLI! The first Freeway Faceoff playoff series is really going to happen.
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033: Kings vs Sharks - Game 6 from 2014-04-28T00:00
All tied up! Holy crap, the LA Kings have managed to come back from a 3-0 defict in round 1 to tie the series vs the San Jose Sharks. Chanelle and Diane bug out over Justin Williams playing game 6 ...
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032: Kings vs Sharks - Game 5 from 2014-04-28T00:00
The LA Kings crush the Sharks at the SAP Center!! Diane calls from the road again as she and Chanelle discuss drowning in alcohol to brace for a series loss but instead getting game 6!
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031: Kings vs Sharks - Game 4 from 2014-04-26T00:00
STILL ALIVE. The Kings battled it out at Staples Center on Thursday night to win 6-3 over the Sharks, forcing game five. Diane and Chanelle went and then both had crazy busy Fridays but manage to c...
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030: Kings vs Sharks - Game 3 from 2014-04-23T00:00
The LA Kings finally join the round 1 series against the San Jose Sharks! Too bad their puck luck didn't want to join them. Kings go down 3-0 in the series, but Chanelle and Diane are still having ...
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029: Kings vs Sharks - Game 2 from 2014-04-21T00:00
LA Kings fans didn't think there was any way for the Kings to play worse than they did against the San Jose Sharks in Game 1. We were all so, so wrong.
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028: Kings vs Sharks - Game 1 from 2014-04-18T00:00
The best Chanelle and Diane can think of to describe this series opener is to say it wasn't as embarrassing as it started out. That'd probably a bad sign that. Welcome to the playoffs!
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027: The Dwight Face Identity from 2014-04-14T00:00
Regular season down; playoffs to go! The Kings ended their season on a high note even though they went through two shootout losses. Diane and Chanelle also get to celebrate #22 again. It started wi...
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026: The Clincher from 2014-04-07T00:00
Playoff party!! Though the LA Kings lost most of their games this week, they beat the Phoenix Coyotes 4-0 to clinch a playoff berth for the fifth straight season. Diane and Chanelle rehash the biza...
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025: Lewis Levels Up from 2014-03-31T00:00
Everything's coming up Kings! Chanelle and Diane bask in the Kings stringing together four wins this week, including a tough back-to-back. Anze Kopitar remains #SelkeSmooth, Trevor Lewis has gone f...
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024: Hold Me Closer, Tiny Sportswriter from 2014-03-24T00:00
Chanelle and Diane count the positives from Kings games this week. Goalie Jon Quick and coach Darryl Sutter reach milestones, the team ties its shutout record, and Trevor Lewis is somehow on the ve...
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023: We Dream of Selke from 2014-03-17T00:00
The Kings may have lost two games this week, but Chanelle and Diane aren't sinking into despair again just yet. Tanner Pearson settles in, Marian Gaborik scores his first as a King, Jeff Carter sco...
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022: Buy Low, Sell Matt Frattin from 2014-03-09T00:00
Chanelle and Diane vote yea or nay on the Kings' trade deadline moves and how Marian Gaborik did in his first game with LA. By the way, the Kings are still crushing it since coming back from the Ol...
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021: Such Goals, Very Win from 2014-03-03T00:00
Chanelle and Diane celebrate the Kings winning their first three games after the Olympic break. Anze Kopitar's still killing it on the ice. Plus, Dustin Brown and Mike Richards are starting to pick...
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020: California Woman Destroys Store's Maple Syrup Supply from 2014-02-23T00:00
Now that everyone's escaping Russia, Chanelle and Diane break down how LA Kings players performed in the Sochi 2014 Olympics. Jeff Carter got a hat trick, Drew Doughty scored a big OT winner, and J...
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019: we feel sLOVEnia from 2014-02-12T00:00
Chanelle and Diane recap the Kingsiest ending to the pre-Olympic schedule. Play well against Chicago and lose by two! Play like crap for a huge portion of the game against Columbus and win! Yeah, s...
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018: #LeastMode from 2014-02-02T00:00
Chanelle and Diane are both back in California! They dig into mystery that is the LA Kings' complete inability to score or win games, digging into the big theories out there about why that is. They...
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017: Can't Wait to Relive This on NHL Revealed from 2014-01-27T00:00
This one's a shorty! Episode, that is. Diane's wrapping up in Utah and getting ready to fly home, but she calls in for a short look at the LA Kings' progress this week. Spoiler alert: the team hasn...
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016: Let's Get Physical from 2014-01-20T00:00
Diane calls in from Utah, and she and Chanelle run through the craziness of the Kings' last three games. There was way more fighting and trash-talking than expected, though they probably should've ...
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015: PD-Oh No! from 2014-01-13T00:00
Despite a great offensive game versus the Boston Bruins, the Kings are still mostly shooting blanks. Chanelle and Diane dig into the familiar frustrations of a dominant but disappointing loss again...
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014: Will You Light My Yandle? from 2014-01-06T00:00
Chanelle and Diane are back after a holiday break! The Kings decided losing was cool for a while, but Jonathan Quick returned to the lineup and helped them hang on for a third period comeback versu...
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013: For the Sasky Boy in Your Life from 2013-12-22T00:00
Chanelle and Diane recap the LA Kings' second game against the Colorado Avalanche and give progress reports on individual player performances before heading into the holiday break. Dwight King, ooo...
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012: As Long As They Look Good On HBO from 2013-12-16T00:00
Chanelle and Diane recap the poopfest that was the Kings vs the Chicago Blackhawks and celebrate the Kings going 3-1-0 on another road trip. Even when the Kings are bad, they're just too good.
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011: What if Shaw Was One of Us? from 2013-12-09T00:00
The LA Kings have won every game played this week!! What a Christmas gift! Chanelle and Diane recap the shutout against the New York Islanders, show love to Tyler Toffoli and surprise possession pl...
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010: A Reasonable Amount of Nice Things from 2013-12-01T00:00
Chanelle and Diane recap the Kings clowning themselves against the Calgary Flames again, celebrate point milestones for Justin Williams and Anze Kopitar, and decide whether the Kings-Sharks rivalry...
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009: Oops, I Defrauded Again from 2013-11-25T00:00
The LA Kings have cracked the top 3 in the Pacific Division. Rejoice! Chanelle and Diane dig into why the Kings are simultaneously something to celebrate and something to curse about. Trevor Lewis'...
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008: Quantum Leaping with Matt Greene from 2013-11-17T00:00
Mayday! Mayday! More Kings have fallen under the injury train, including starting goaltender Jonathan Quick. Additional Kings prospects get called up to fill holes, and the Pearson-Vey-Toffoli line...
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007: Are You There, Goals? It's Me, Lewis from 2013-11-10T00:00
Rookies represent! Diane and Chanelle recap the Canucks-Kings game, won largely on efforts by Tyler Toffoli. Linden Vey also tallies his first NHL point. The only Kings player without a point now i...
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006: The Carter Candlelight Vigil from 2013-11-03T00:00
Chanelle and Diane pick apart the biggest takeaways from the games against Phoenix and San Jose -- bad habits vs good hustle. Anze Kopitar might truly be on pace for 82 points in 82 games, penaltie...
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005: Going Full Kopitar from 2013-10-26T00:00
Diane and Chanelle praise and lament the highs and lows of the LA Kings' two games this week. Losing to the Calgary Flames is so unacceptable that Chanelle abused Diane's text messages. Seeing the ...
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004: For the Love of Daniel Carcillo from 2013-10-19T00:00
Nine games into the season! We recap the game versus the Dallas Stars and break down what’s working and what’s still stuck in a cesspool about the Kings’ play. Jonathan Quick is a trendsetter among...
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003: Stand By Your Man from 2013-10-12T00:00
We hash out whether the Kings have gotten better or worse since their struggles in the first two games, question why Jake Muzzin was the only play Darryl Sutter called out, confirm that we’re among...
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002: Back to School Savings from 2013-10-05T00:00
The LA Kings' regular season has officially started, and at the end of the first week they hold a 1-1-0 record. We lose our minds over All-American Hero Trevor Lewis’ goaltending debut and lament h...
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001: The Frozen Fury Hangover from 2013-09-29T00:00
In the very first (and very informal) episode of “Thx Bud,” we dig into our first-timers’ experience at Frozen Fury XV, how the Kings look heading into the regular season, and why we both might hav...
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