Jim Hiller

The LA Kings selected Slovakian forward Ján Chovan with the 184th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Finnish hockey enthusiast Andrew Epps joins the program to talk about Chovan's development path from Slovakia through Finnish junior hockey. Then Mark Yannetti (Director of Amateur Scouting for the LA Kings) and Zach Dooley join the program to discuss the Kings scouting process and the decision for Chovan to play in the CHL. Finally Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) brings an outsiders view of Chovan and shares his evaluation of the young forward.

1 Sep 31min

The LA Kings selected Finnish goaltender Petteri Rimpinen with the 152nd overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Finnish hockey enthusiast Andrew Epps joins the program to talk about Rimpinen's development path through Finnish hockey. Then Mark Yannetti (Director of Amateur Scouting for the LA Kings) and Zach Dooley join the program to discuss the Kings scouting process and the decision to add Rimpinen to an already stocked goalie prospect pool. Finally Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) brings an outsiders view of Rimpinen and shares his evaluation of the young goaltender.

25 Aug 38min

The LA Kings selected forward Jimmy Lombardi with the 125th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Paul Flache, Head Coach of the Flint Firebirds joins the program to talk about Lombardi's strengths on and off the ice. Then Mark Yannetti (Director of Amateur Scouting for the LA Kings) and Zach Dooley join the program to discuss the Kings scouting process of Lombardi. Finally Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) brings an outsiders view of Lombardi and shares his evaluation of the cerebral forward.

18 Aug 25min

LA Kings goaltending scout Matt Millar joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the Kings decision to sign goaltender Anton Forsberg. Forsberg played for the Ottawa Senators since the 2020-21 season and has appeared in 190 NHL games. He signed a two year contract with the Kings on July 1st.

14 Aug 27min

The LA Kings selected defenseman Caeden Herrington with the 120th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Rocky Russo, Head Coach of the Lincoln Stars joins the program to talk about Herrington's strengths on and off the ice. Then Mark Yannetti (Director of Amateur Scouting for the LA Kings) and Zach Dooley join the program to discuss the Kings scouting process of Herrington. Finally Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) brings an outsiders view of Herrington and shares his evaluation of the right shooting defender.

11 Aug 41min

The LA Kings have signed forward Joel Armia to a two year contract. Rick Stephens (Rocket Sports) joins host Jesse Cohen to talk about Armia's time in Montreal and what the former Canadien can bring to the Kings lineup in the coming season.

31 Juli 19min

The LA Kings selected forward Kristian Epperson with the 88th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Mark Yannetti (Director of Amateur Scouting) kicks off the episode by talking to host Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley about the strengths and weaknesses of the Wisconsin native. After that, Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) brings an outsiders view of Epperson and shares his evaluation of the young forward.

28 Juli 21min

The LA Kings selected forward Vojtěch Čihař with the 59th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Mark Yannetti (Director of Amateur Scouting) kicks off the episode by talking to host Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley about the strengths and weaknesses of the Czech forward. After that, Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) brings an outsiders view of Čihař and shares his evaluation of the young forward. Finally Amateur Scout Petr Jelinek joins the program to share his perspective. Jelinek recently joined the LA Kings as a scout after playing professional hockey in Czechia for well over a decade.

24 Juli 36min