MINI MAKEOVER: Can new LA Kings coach Peter Laviolette ELEVATE Quinton Byfield & LA Post-Kopitar?
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of new LA Kings coach Peter Laviolette on the team's potential and player development, featuring insights from guests John Chik and Gil Martin.
The Los Angeles Kings land proven winner Peter Laviolette as head coach—can he push the Kings to championship contention before their window closes? John Chik, host of Locked on New York Rangers, joins to offer behind-the-scenes insights into Laviolette’s tenure with the New York Rangers—highlighting locker room dynamics, lineup decisions, and why the second season faltered after a strong President’s Trophy campaign. They will break down Laviolette’s impressive NHL track record and analyzes his potential impact on young talents like Quinton Byfield, drawing comparisons to Alexis Lafrenière’s breakout under his leadership in New York. The episode explores possible offseason moves, including whether Rangers center Vincent Trocheck could fill the Kopitar-sized hole in LA’s lineup. Also, Gil Martin, the host of Locked on New York Islanders, joins to examine the plausibility of trade targets Matthew Barzal and Anders Lee. Don’t miss this must-listen analysis of the Kings’ coaching shift and aggressive approach to reshaping their roster for a sustained playoff push.
More episodes of Locked On Kings - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Kings
- WINNER: LA Kings Introduce Peter Laviolette As New Coach — Will He DELIVER Playoff Success?
- DRAFT BUZZ: The LA Kings look for scoring help. What are experts saying about who could be the pick?
- BIG HIRE: LA Kings Land Peter Laviolette as their next head coach—What He Will BRING to Los Angeles
- LA Kings fans sound off on trading for a Top 6 center and who the next head coach should be
- Dylan Larkin SUDDENLY available, could Ken Holland’s HISTORY lure the Red Wings Captain to LA?
- Who's the pick? A look at some potential picks for the LA Kings with the 17th selection in the draft
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Locked On Kings - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Kings podcast page.