2023 Draft Evaluation: Jakub Dvořák
The LA Kings selected defenseman Jakub Dvořák in the 2nd round (54th overall) of the 2023 Entry Draft. Dvořák spent the 2022-23 season with HC Bílí Tygři Liberec (The Czech Extraliga/ELH) and will likely return for the 2023-24 season. Christian Ruuttu, Director of European Scouting, and Mark Yannetti, Director of Amateur Scouting discuss the Kings thought process behind the pick and Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) gives Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley his personal scouting report on the young defenseman.
17 Elo 202336min
UFA Evaltuation: Trevor Lewis
The LA Kings have signed Trevor Lewis to a one year contract for the 2023-24 Season. Lewis was drafted by the Kings in the first round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft and was a member of both Stanley Cup winning teams in 2012 and 2014. Jim Fox joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to talk about the returning forward and the role he's likely to play on the Kings in 2023-24.
14 Elo 202325min
2023 Draft Evaluation: Koehn Ziemmer
The LA Kings selected forward Koehn Ziemmer in the 3rd round (78th overall) of the 2023 Entry Draft. Ziemmer spent the 2022-23 season with the Prince George Cougars of the WHL and will likely return for the 2023-24 season. Cole Waldie, broadcaster for the Cougars, joined host Jesse Cohen to discuss Ziemmer's time in Prince George. LA Kings Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Yannetti discusses the Kings thought process behind the pick and finally Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) gives Jesse and Zach Dooley his personal scouting report on the young forward.
10 Elo 202338min
UFA Evaluations: Hayden Hodgson & Mikhail Maltsev
The LA Kings signed more than a dozen free agents this summer. Hayden Hodgson has played in the Flyers organization for the past two seasons while Mikhail Maltsev spent the past two seasons playing in Colorado for the Eagles and the Avalanche. Bill Meltzer (Flyers) and Meghan Angley (DNVR Sports) join host Jesse Cohen to talk about Hodgson and Maltsev and what Kings fans can expect from two of the newest members of the organization. After that, Jared Shafran and Josh Schaefer (Ontario Reign) answer a fan submitted question about the Reign lineup and where Alex Turcotte might play during the 2023-24 season.
7 Elo 202340min
2023 Draft Evaluation: Hampton Slukynsky
The LA Kings selected goaltender Hampton Slukynsky in the 4th round (118th overall) of the 2023 Entry Draft. Slukynsky spent the 2022-23 season, his senior year, with Warroad High in Minnesota. Jay Hardwick, head coach of Warroad High, joined host Jesse Cohen to discuss his work with Slukynsky over his high school career. LA Kings Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Yannetti discusses the Kings thought process behind the pick and finally Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) gives Jesse and Zach Dooley his personal scouting report on the young netminder.
3 Elo 202334min
UFA Evaluations: Steven Santini & Joe Hicketts
The LA Kings signed a handful of free agent defenseman this summer. Steven Santini played in the St. Louis Blues organization spending most of his time with the Springfield Thunderbirds, while Joe Hicketts spent the previous two seasons playing for the Iowa Wild. Ryan Smith (Thunderbirds) and Ben Gislason (Wild) join host Jesse Cohen to talk about Santini and Hicketts and what Kings fans can expect from two of the newest members of the organization.
31 Heinä 202329min
2023 Draft Evaluation: Matthew Mania
The LA Kings selected defenseman Matthew Mania in the 5th round (150th overall) of the 2023 Entry Draft. Mania spent the 2022-23 season with the Sudbury Wolves of the OHL and will likely return for the 2023-24 season. Bryan Cooper, play-by-play announcer for the Wolves, joined host Jesse Cohen to discuss Mania's time in Sudbury. LA Kings Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Yannetti discusses the Kings thought process behind the pick and finally Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) gives Jesse and Zach Dooley his personal scouting report on the young defenseman.
27 Heinä 202327min
UFA Evaluations: Kevin Connauton & Andreas Englund
The LA Kings signed a handful of free agent defenseman this summer. Kevin Connauton played in the Flyers organization during the 2022-23 season while Andreas Englund spent the bulk of the previous two seasons playing in Colorado for the Eagles and the Avalanche. Bill Meltzer (Flyers) and Meghan Angley (DNVR Sports) join host Jesse Cohen to talk about Connauton and Englund and what Kings fans can expect from two of the newest members of the organization. Before that, Zach Dooley joins Cohen to talk about all of the options the Kings have on the left side of the blueline.
24 Heinä 202337min
