Week 16 Recap (w/ Taylor Paerels)

Taylor Paerels (LA Kings Uniform History) joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week and recap the sixteenth week of the 2025-26 season. The pair discuss the team's 2-0-0 week against the Rangers and Blues. The pair also discuss the current trend of "color v color" hockey games and what it's meant in the history of the LA Kings.

LA Kings prospect Vojtěch Čihař joins Host Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley. Čihař was drafted 59th overall in the second round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft and was recently named the MVP of the World Junior Championship.

Jesse's Dad joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week and recap the fifteenth week of the 2025-26 season. The Kings went 0-1-3 over the week losing the final three games in OT and the shootout. The pair also discuss the growing dissatisfaction in the fans that are active online.

Alec Martinez joins host Jesse Cohen in a new episode of All The Kings Men. The former LA Kings defenseman discusses his recent work as a broadcaster, his time in LA and how his view of the game has changed.

Zach Dooley (LA Kings Insider) joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week and recap the fourteenth week of the 2025-26 season. The Kings went 2-1-1 over the week and capped it off with a 4-3 Shootout win over the Edmonton Oilers. The pair also discuss the roster decisions with key players out of the lineup and what the remaining schedule means for potential trades.

 The Top 10 Questions Facing the LA Kings in the 2025-26 season.Will the pending FA sign extensions?Will the Kings get the same goaltending as last season?Will Drew Doughty rebound from his injury last season?What will the D Corps minutes distribution be?Will Top 9 F chemistry continue?Will then new 4th line be trusted and contribute?How will the Special Teams perform?Will anyone besides Kopitar wear the "C" this season?What happens in the rest of the Pacific?What do the Kings need to do to clinch a playoff spot?

Russell Morgan (Hockey Royalty) joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week and recap the thirteenth week of the 2025-26 season. The Kings went 1-2-0 over the week but capped it off with a 5-4 Shootout win over the Minnesota Wild. The pair also discuss the difficulty evaluating a team in the midst of a unique season for the entire league.

LA Kings prospect Jimmy Lombardi joins Host Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley. Lombardi signed an Entry Level Contract on December 22nd. Lombardi is currently an alternate captain for the first place Flint Firebirds.

Carrlyn Bathe joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week and recap the twelfth week of the 2025-26 season. The Kings went 1-2-0 over the week but capped it off with an impressive 6-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks. The pair also discuss the particulars of goaltenders returning from injury.

Carter George (Team Canada) joins host Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to discuss the World Juniors Championship. George also talks about the past year of his hockey career that saw him play in multiple leagues and tournaments.