The LA Kings are still stuck at the bottom of the league, but at least their front office isn't roasting them in the news? We can only go up from here!Av Thx Bud

The Kings' 2018-19 season isn't getting any better. Time to talk about who we'd miss the most if traded and gush over the few bright spots in the last month.Av Thx Bud

Bottom of the league, new coach, goalie injuries. There's no way to sugarcoat it: The Kings are in trouble this season. LA's players seem to have taken an extended preseason, so hopefully, no one noticed that Thx Bud did too. But we're back!Av Thx Bud

The 2018 playoffs have begun! Chanelle and Diane dig into the good, the bad and the ridiculous about all the Game 1s around the NHL.Av Thx Bud

The Kings make the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and then Dustin Brown scores four goals?! Fans have nothing but reasons to celebrate right now. Chanelle and Diane dive into the wealth of highlights from the past couple weeks and look ahead to the most exciting teams and matchups entering the postseason. ALSO, bonus question for the Harry Potter nerds…

Though the Kings refuse to give themselves any cushion in the Pacific Division, individual players are still making Chanelle and Diane's hearts soar by exceeding all expectations. Yes, mainly, KOPITAR. <3Av Thx Bud

In just 3 games since the last pod, the Kings have managed to implode, dominate and also wreck fans with a near-perfect comeback. Jack Campbell got very real about his past pro struggles this week, and Jeff Carter proved he's a superhero. Also, Alex Ovechkin scored his 600th goal and responded to media in the Ovi-est way possible.…

After a brutal, late loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, the Kings turned things around with a big win over Washington. Trevor Lewis is also back in the lineup and back on the score sheet! Chanelle and Diane dig into what's going on with the Kings heading into the home stretch, and then bask in players around the league showing the Kings' top guys majo…

Chanelle and Diane celebrate the return of Jeff Carter, and then eat their words on Dion Phaneuf just a little bit. Then saying goodbye to goalie Darcy Kuemper stings, but at least new addition Tobias Rieder has already scored. Plus, it's important to finally get a chance to shout about Olympic hockey (gold! yes!) and some of the funny ups and down…

Dion Phaneuf gets older but that Phaneuf to the Kings rumor never aged. And now it's real! Chanelle and Diane try to come to terms with this new, Lombardi-esque trade. On the bright side, at least Darcy Kuemper still brings true joy.Av Thx Bud

Heading out of All Star weekend, the Kings nab a commanding win AND there's Jeff Carter news. Rejoice! Plus, fans get to celebrate Alec Martinez being man with a degree in addition to being funny, cute and a scorer of important goals. However, WHY IS MIKE FISHER COMING OUT OF RETIREMENT?!Av Thx Bud

Well, the Kings did exactly what we told them not to do and lost 6 games in a row. AND Jonathan Quick has a nagging injury. They finally managed to pull out a couple wins, but it's tough to trust in a turnaround. At least Darcy Kuemper and Christian Folin are adorable roommates?Av Thx Bud

The LA Kings have three all stars! Unfortunately, it's hard to tell they have any when they're on a 4-game losing streak. Chanelle and Diane dive into the ways the roster is being shaken up to spark offense. On the brightest side, Jeff Carter's skating again! Praise tall, blond and handsome silver linings.…

Nearly halfway through the season, the LA Kings are 2nd in the West! Jonathan Quick has earned his 47th career shutout, there may finally be light at the end of this Jeff Carter-less tunnel, and most importantly: John Stevens wants the Kings to have fun. Celebrate, dammit! Plus, USA Hockey makes history with their Olympic roster.…

They've battled through some awesome highs and inexplicable lows, but the Kings have made it through 2018! Chanelle and Diane celebrate milestones for Dustin Brown and Marian Gaborik while gazing cautiously into the unknown for the rest of the season. Also, what the heck is up with Kyle Clifford?! And can Jeff Carter send fans proof of life? Anythi…

One month since our last recording... the Kings are back to winning! Anze Kopitar looks more and more confident, Dustin Brown is feeling free, and the return of Marian Gaborik and Kyle Clifford mean the team has also started tinkering with the roster. Chanelle and Diane get caught up on trades and that 8-game win streak. Outside of LA, the NHL star…

Two losses in the same week... Is this what being average feels like?! The Kings have faced a little more adversity recently, but Chanelle Berlin and Diane Phan focus on the bright side. Oscar Fantanberg scored his first NHL, Dustin Brown is still tearing it up, and Jonathan Quick still hates Corey Perry deeply! All is right in the world.…

While the Kings continue their best start in franchise history, their old buddy Dean Lombardi is back in the news, talking about his former team. LA's last general manager still has quite a few feelings, mostly about Mike Richards. Obviously Chanelle Berlin and Diane Phan couldn't resist diving into that.…

The LA Kings are currently 3rd in the NHL, which DOESN'T MAKE SENSE, but Chanelle Berlin and Diane Phan love riding the wave. Adrian Kempe is the first rookie to score a hat trick, Kurtis MacDermid has scored his first NHL goal and Jonathan Quick earns a shutout in his 500th game! It's a beautiful time for Kings fans. We're so happy to not cheer fo…

The best 5-game start in Kings history! Week 2 of the season still has Chanelle Berlin and Diane Phan basking in that winning feeling. LA's sitting pretty at the top of the Pacific division thanks to hard work from Anze Kopitar, That 70s Line, and the resurgence of Dustin Brown. Kuemper also gets his first start while young guys are buzzing for the…

Season 5 is live! The LA Kings are back in action and off to a promising start under new head coach John Stevens. Jonathan Quick didn't get injured after game 1, Anze Kopitar has already scored multiple goals, and That '70s Line is here to dazzle us again. Chanelle Berlin and Diane Phan dive into what's changed, what's the same, and who has them th…

It’s officially the end of an era. The LA Kings fired Dean Lombardi and Darryl Sutter right after saying #ThankYouBob over the weekend to celebrate Bob Miller’s retirement. It’s going to be an offseason of many changes, folks.Av Thx Bud

The LA Kings have officially been eliminated from the 2017 playoffs. Despite that, we look at some silver linings in the organization and a couple of in-game highlights worth smiling about. And at least the Kings didn't bungle this week as badly as Gary Bettman announcing the NHL won't participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics.…

The Kings need to win a lot to make the playoffs. To help this, they are... losing. More. Great plan! Plus, we dive into USA Hockey vs. the women on the national team and look ahead to who we're supporting in the playoffs.Av Thx Bud

The LA Kings’ loss to the Blues put them in more playoff danger. At least Adrian Kempe scored his first goal to bring some light to the past week! Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames can’t stop winning and the New Jersey Devils can’t stop taking Ls. Plus, we get to contemplate a future where PK Subban is the most handsome NHL commissioner ever.…

The trade deadline has passed! The Kings made some unexpected moves, though one of them we all should have predicted. Meanwhile, Jonathan Quick has returned and is already hilariously confusing the new guys on the team.Av Thx Bud

Right after we talked about Claude Julien being fired, he got hired! But another guy was fired. In the west, the LA Kings came back from time off stale. At least Adrian Kempe's ridiculous and charming shenanigans have made their NHL debut. Plus, Henrik Zetterberg is thinking a lot about retirement and horses.…

The LA Kings may be on a break, but we still have plenty to say! From Paul LaDue’s debut to Dustin Brown’s involvement in You Can Play — there’s a lot going on. Somehow it all devolves into us deciding which players we’d like to mistake us for Uber/Lyft drivers.Av Thx Bud

Aaand we're back! After time away, we figure out what the heck has been up in hockey. We dig into highlights we missed, where the LA Kings are now, which teams are hot heading toward the trade deadline and which teams are surprisingly cold. Oh, and Chanelle makes amends with the Blue Jackets.Av Thx Bud

The LA Kings are still more of a rollercoaster than a joyride. Oh, and a quick update: we're checking out for a while.Av Thx Bud

To celebrate franchise history, the LA Kings decided to get shut out three times in a row. Luckily fans didn't have to stay in the gutter. American hero Trevor Lewis reignited the offense, and somehow one of our Twitter followers predicted the whole thing. On the bright side, the Kings also didn't get shut out 10-0 last week like the Canadiens. It …

Happy Halloween! More Kings players have sustained injuries and the team got shut out in back-to-back games. It's all tricks for Kings fans so far this year. Meanwhile, LA's locker room culture is changing, unlikely Canadian teams are doing far too well, and there's a player in the league writing stories for your kids.…

Wow! Wins! For the third year in a row, the LA Kings took three games to warm up and then earned some Ws. Tanner Pearson’s on fire, and Dustin Brown ruined the Canucks again. The biggest question is still what to do about the goaltending. Names are already circulating, including one familiar face and French-Canadian accent...…

Hockey is officially back, and the LA Kings are already making life difficult. (Yay! ...Wait.) Injuries to Jonathan Quick and Marian Gaborik coupled with poor performances in their first two games have fans getting nervous. Is a disastrous Greene-Forbort pairing really what people in LA have to look forward to this year? Don't worry. Everyone can a…

Remember when the Kings were in the playoffs? It was a brief, not very inspiring run. Chanelle and Diane wrap up a season that started high and ends with bizarre lows. And yet! Somehow! The Kings are still in the news for getting award nominations. There's still plenty of playoff hockey elsewhere too, luckily. Find out which teams get Thx Bud's wes…

Kings vs Sharks, Game 4: Well, well, the Sharks have once again put the Kings' backs against the wall. Being down 3-1 in a playoff series isn't as dire as 3-0, but there's real cause for worry.Av Thx Bud

Kings vs Sharks, Game 2: Kings win 2-1 to make the series 2-1! Hope in Los Angeles. Cling to it. Protect it. Thank Dustin Brown and Tanner Pearson for reminding us what it's like to feel alive.Av Thx Bud

Kings vs Sharks, Game 2: Well, that was uninspiring. The Kings dropping both games at home means everyone now has to worry about repeating 2014 with a less cool outcome. But, hey! At least they got Marian Gaborik back.Av Thx Bud

Kings vs Sharks: Game 1 of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs was about weird bounces, special teams and one amazing Trevor Lewis shorthanded goal.Av Thx Bud

Playoffs are here! The LA Kings are playing the San Jose Sharks in the first round! Again. We grumble about how the season ended for LA, figure out what to expect from their first round series, and try to name the Kings' biggest challenge this postseason. Then we get bold and try to make picks for the rest of the NHL. SPOILER: Neither of us thinks …

One week 'til playoffs! The Kings have done a frustrating amount of losing lately, but there's still time to make Tyler Toffoli a 30-goal scorer. Anze Kopitar is already celebrating another 70-point season! We review the disappointments but find all of the silver linings. (NOTE: This was recorded before last night's games ended, so the Kings are no…

The Kings are back in the playoffs!!! Now that the postseason is officially happening for LA, Chanelle and Diane focus on the milestones they want individuals Kings to hit before the regular season ends. (Toffoli! 30 goals! Please!) Plus, the nonsense to look forward to come mid-April and why Darryl Sutter made it weird with Dustin Brown and Anze K…

As the trade deadline approaches, the Kings may either have to give up their best prospect or stand pat. A bunch of 2-1 games right before the cut off leaves them with an interesting dilemma. On the brightest side, Anze Kopitar is not injured long term. Hurray! Oh, and Jeff Carter is alive and scoring. ?…

The Kings aren't totally skidding yet, but going 4-6-0 in their last 10 isn't inspiring either. Injuries to Jonathan Quick and Marian Gaborik caused some shakeup in the lineup, and Tyler Toffoli and Jeff Carter aren't scoring as much. Luckily, Anze Kopitar continues to dominate (hello, hat trick!) while Dustin Brown has been quietly collecting poin…

Chanelle and Diane are back after a winter break! We catch up on the Kings' recent inconsistent play and what they may be looking for heading toward the trade deadline. We also take time to gush about top players on other teams, including Sidney Crosby's offensive outburst, the return of Connor McDavid and why Chanelle's salty about the rookie race…

Anze Kopitar has regained the scoring leads on the Kings! Tyler Toffoli has scored 20 goals! Jonathan Quick is an all star! Several Kings are killing it right now, and we just want to love on everyone. Now, if only Lombardi could get that deal done for LA's best center.Av Thx Bud

After a short slip, the LA Kings are back on track! They've won three in a row and have a chance to close out the year strong. Tyler Toffoli gets his second career hat trick, Dustin Brown's picking up points now, and we've got a little more insight into what the Kings are rumored to be looking for on defense.…

1-3-1 in their last five games? Yikes. The Kings are sliding at the end of December, but there's still a chance to finish 2015 off as heroes. That '70s Line has been reunited, Trevor Lewis is healthy, and we even have a new ideal worst cast scenario for Dustin Brown!Av Thx Bud

Though the Kings have finally lost in regulation again, they've still got a 9-point lead on second in the Pacific Division. Michael Mersch makes his NHL debut, Lewis and Clifford go on IR, and -- hey -- remember that one time Phil Kessel twirl tackled Anze Kopitar?Av Thx Bud

The Kings aren't just winning, they're creating significant separation between themselves and the rest of the Pacific Division. Chanelle and Diane are flying high on the smell of success. Anze Kopitar's still stellar, defensemen are scoring goals, and Jordan Weal finally gets to play in multiple games. Everything's coming up Thx Bud!…