Weeks 23 Recap & Week 24 Preview

The LA Kings have a number of difficult decisions to make in the offseason of 2024. A number of players need new contracts and pivotal positions need to be addressed. Zach Dooley and Jesse Cohen sit down for a look at the most pressing issues facing the Kings and the driving forces that will direct their upcoming decisions.

The Ontario Reign are set to take on the Coachella Valley Firebirds in the Pacific Division Finals of the AHL Calder Cup Playoffs. Reign play by play announce Josh Schaefer joins host Jesse Cohen to preview the Reign's third round matchup. Then Kenji Hall (General Manager - Casino at Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel) joins us to discuss the ongoing agreement between Yaamava' and the LA Kings.

Zach Dooley and Jesse Cohen recap the LA Kings 2024 Exit Media Availabilities. Anze Kopitar, Adrian Kempe, Quinton Byfield, Trevor Moore, Phil Danault, Viktor Arvidsson, Kevin Fiala, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Alex Laferriere, Drew Doughty, Mikey Anderson, Vladislav Gavrikov, MattRoy and Cam Talbot all sat down to talk to the media at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season.

1  Can the Kings limit the even strength offensive production of McDavid and Draisaitl?2  Can the Kings penalty kill limit the Oilers PP?3  Can the Kings Power Play maintain momentum and provide offense?4  How will Jim Hiller approach the lineup during the playoffs?5  How will Jim Hiller/Mike Buckley handle the goaltending rotation?6  Will Quinton Byfield continue his production into the postseason?7  Who will be the X Factor?8  Will PLD provide the depth he was acquired to provide?9 Can the Kings earn a win in Edmonton and capitalize on their home record?10 Will the Kings defeat the Oilers?

Jack Jablonski and Scott Burnside join host Jesse Cohen to recap game four of the Kings first round matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. The trio discuss ups and downs of the fourth game in the Kings 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs campaign and take a look ahead to game five.

Jack Jablonski and Scott Burnside join host Jesse Cohen to recap game three of the Kings first round matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. The trio discuss ups and downs of the third game in the Kings 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs campaign and take a look ahead to game four.

Jack Jablonski and Ed Egros join host Jesse Cohen to recap game two of the Kings first round matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. The trio discuss ups and downs of the second game in the Kings 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs campaign and take a look ahead to game three.

Jack Jablonski and Scott Burnside join host Jesse Cohen to recap game one of the Kings first round matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. The trio discuss ups and downs of the opening game in the Kings 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs campaign and take a look ahead to game two.

1  Can the Kings limit the even strength offensive production of McDavid and Draisaitl?2  Can the Kings penalty kill limit the Oilers PP?3  Can the Kings Power Play maintain momentum and provide offense?4  How will Jim Hiller approach the lineup during the playoffs?5  How will Jim Hiller/Mike Buckley handle the goaltending rotation?6  Will Quinton Byfield continue his production into the postseason?7  Who will be the X Factor?8  Will PLD provide the depth he was acquired to provide?9 Can the Kings earn a win in Edmonton and capitalize on their home record?10 Will the Kings defeat the Oilers?

QUESTIONS FROM THE START OF THE SEASONWhat role will the Salary Cap PlayWho will lead the team in scoring?How will younger plays manage the opportunities they get?How will the goaltending impact the season?Will PLD have a career year?Will Quinton Byfield "break out"? QUESTIONS FROM THE ALL-STAR BREAKWill there be visible changes to the team's approach?How will Jim Hiller change the lineup?Will the home record improve under Hiller?Will the special teams hold steady? FINAL QUESTIONWill they make the playoffs?