LAK defenseman Brandt Clarke returns to discuss his off-season and the expectations for the 2024-'25 season.

DB and The Mayor bring back the segment featuring over-under and true-false questions submitted by fans relating to LAK's upcoming season. They analyze player predictions, team dynamics, and potential trades while providing insights into the roster changes and expectations for the season ahead.

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LAK Assistant General Manager returns to tee up the upcoming Rookie Tournament.

In this episode, John and DB lead off discussing non-hockey sports. They also touch on Pierre-Luc Dubois' comments about not feeling at home with the Kings, Rob Blake's involvement in coaching, and the upcoming rookie faceoff tournament. The first period concludes with a discussion about moving on from the PL Dubois content and focusing on prospects.

KOTP Bullet Points:

• Drew Doughty's visit to the LA Rams preseason camp was entertaining, and he explained why he is a Saints fan.
• The Rams play with intensity and heart, unlike the Yankees who often lack effort.
• Pierre-Luc Dubois' comments about not feeling at home with the Kings raise questions about his attitude and commitment.
• Rob Blake's involvement in coaching and his willingness to get on the ice with players is commendable.
• The conversation about Dubois should be put to rest and the focus should shift to prospects and the upcoming rookie faceoff tournament.
• LA Kings prospects to watch in college hockey: Jared Wright, Ryan Conmy, Kenny Connors, and Jack Hughes
• Former King Pavel Rosa's number is being retired in the Quebec League
• The Kings have added a sponsor patch to their road jerseys
• Changes to radio and TV broadcasts of Kings games: simulcasts on AM 710 and streaming on the ESPN LA app
• Daryl Evans will be appearing on the Sirius XM NHL Network Radio Power Play show on Tuesday with DB

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A KOTP favorite Kelly Cheeseman, COO AEG Sports, returns for an update.

KOTP 204 Bullet Points:

• DB shares his recent trip to Europe, including visits to Vienna, Salzburg, Wrexham, and London
• The hosts discuss the upcoming NHL season and the signing of players on professional tryout contracts (PTOs)
• The tragic loss of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew and the outpouring of support from the hockey community
• The emotional games between the LA Kings, Columbus, and Calgary in light of the Gaudreau family tragedy and a discussion about managing loss.
• The Los Angeles Kings will have a new jersey sponsor for their white jerseys, in addition to the existing sponsor for their black jerseys.
• There will be no preseason games at Crypto.com Arena next season, but there will be games in other Southern California locations.
• The landscape of TV rights and distribution is rapidly changing, and teams are trying to balance maximum distribution with financial considerations. The Kings are currently on Bally's, which is available in many places, but the future of TV rights and distribution is uncertain.
• DB has upcoming radio shows, including Hot Stove and co-hosting the Power Play.

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