About this episode

The episode discusses the LA Kings' recent performance and player contributions as they navigate the season.

Follow @mayorNHL Fresh off the LA Kings wrapping up a 3-1-1 road trip through the Eastern Conference, Mayor’s Minutes returned to NHL Network Radio this week. John Hoven joined Jake Hahn and Victoria Matiash to share a new crop of opinions on everything from Anze Kopitar’s recent record setting performance, to the play of Darcy Kuemper in net, as well as what Artemi Panarin’s offensive contribution is adding to the team’s recent surge. Later in the conversation, the trio also discussed to what it’s been like for LA’s hockey club as they adjust to life with DJ Smith behind the bench, and they even ventured a bit into some World Cup of Hockey and World Baseball Classic chatter. This radio segment can be heard using the player below or by downloading any of our audio files for free on the MayorsManor Apple podcast page located here .

People in this episode

Host: John Hoven

Guests: Jake Hahn, Victoria Matiash

Topics covered

• NHL
• LA Kings
• playoff chances
• hockey analysis
• player performance
• World Cup of Hockey
• World Baseball Classic

Keywords

• NHL
• LA Kings
• Anze Kopitar
• Darcy Kuemper
• Artemi Panarin
• playoff chances
• DJ Smith

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LA Kings, NHL Network Radio, MayorsManor

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