The LA Kings face an uncertain offseason after a disappointing playoff sweep by the Colorado Avalanche. Can GM Ken Holland find answers at center and sign key free agents like Scott Laughton, or will big trades shake up the roster? Eddie Garcia breaks down the fallout from a season filled with questions about Quinton Byfield’s development, Brant Clarke’s push for a top defensive role, and the struggles of goalie Darcy Kuemper. Key storylines include Anze Kopitar’s farewell, the impact of Artemi Panarin’s first full season in LA, and the search for a new head coach with names like Jay Woodcroft and DJ Smith in the mix. With the free agent market thinning—highlighted by Evgeni Malkin re-signing in Pittsburgh—how can the Kings reload for another playoff run? Will a Byfield-Panarin-Kempe line be the catalyst, or are bigger changes looming in Los Angeles?
00:00 Kings' 2023-24 Season Review
12:25 Offseason/Next Season Questions
20:30 Free Agency & Pacific Division
Everydayer Club
If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonlakings.supercast.com
Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!
Indeed
Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.
KALSHI
For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.
Gametime
Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.
FanDuel
Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.
5-Hour ENERGY
Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon
Rugiet
Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men.
FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
