On The Sly On The Playoffs

Jim Fox reflects back on the LA Kings first round playoff series against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers and gives his thoughts on the ongoing Stanley Cup Playoffs. The veteran broadcaster also weighs in on officiating and the impressive exploits of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The NHL playoffs are almost upon us but the top 8 teams in the Eastern Conference have been known for months. LA Kings broadcaster Jim Fox takes a look at the biggest questions looming for the contenders in the East on the latest episode of On The Sly.

Jim Fox weighs in on the latest news coming out of the NHL's annual GMs meetings. The meetings were held in in person for the first time in two years in Florida. As a former player and active NHL broadcaster, Jim Fox reveals details about the game and the league that shed light on some of the biggest issues in the game today.

The NHL Trade Deadline is right around the corner! Every fan base and media outlet is talking about buyers and sellers but it's rare that anyone focuses on the mental toll the trade deadline can exact on the players. Jim Fox shares his memories of trade deadlines past and talks about the ever changing attitude of hockey executives towards one of the most exciting days of the season. Jim also walks us through a moment he considers the biggest "faux pas" of his broadcasting career.

Jim Fox briefly joined the Peterborough Petes in Helsinki to represent Canada at the 1980 World Junior Championships. Fox shares his memories of the unusual event and the talented opponents he faced with Rob Brender in a fascinating look back into hockey history.

Jim Fox takes a look at the first half of the NHL season as the league pauses for the 2022 NHL All-Star break. Who has been the most surprising team and which team has been the biggest disappointment? Who are the MVPs and who are the rookies of the year? How have the Kings measured up to preseason expectations? Jim Fox has the answers to those questions and more on this episode of On The Sly!

Jim Fox has experienced the media vs hockey player relationship from both sides of the ice! In this episode of On The Sly, the LA Kings broadcaster shares his thoughts about the latest scuffle between an NHL player and a beat writer, this time in Edmonton. Jim Matheson and Leon Draisaitl had an awkward interaction that may have more to do with the format than the individuals!

Jim Fox weighs in on the goal that turned the hockey world on its head. Trevor Zegras flipped the puck over the net and Sonny Milano knocked it out of mid air to score a never before seen goal against the Buffalo Sabres. Most fans and commentators raved about the goal but John Tortorella suggested it might not be "good for the game". Jim Fox and Rob Brender break down Tortorella's comments in the latest episode of On The Sly.

LA Kings broadcaster Jim Fox returns for another episode of On The Sly. Fox finds parallels between Brendan Lemieux and Marty McSorely as he and Rob Brender break down some of the bigger stories from recent LA Kings headlines.

In the first full episode of On The Sly, Jim Fox takes a look at the ever changing definition of "a distinct kicking motion". Fox also discusses the challenges and opportunities a team faces when a star is out of the lineup. Finally, Rob Brender asks Jim to evaluate a disappointing situation for a young player in Minnesota.