Los Angeles Kings face a turning point after Kevin Fiala’s devastating lower leg injury threatens to sideline the star winger for the rest of the regular season. Is a push to secure a playoff spot possible, or will GM Ken Holland’s trade strategy define the team’s fate? With Artemi Panarin added to the roster and rumors swirling about potential moves for Nazem Kadri, Charlie Coyle, or Vincent Trocheck, roster dynamics are shifting fast. Host Eddie Garcia shares passionate Kings fan reactions, analyzes the Tom Wilson hit controversy, and weighs in on NHL player participation at the Olympics. The episode highlights rising expectations for Trevor Moore, Warren Fogle, Quinton Byfield, and Adrian Kempe, as well as questions the team’s coaching approach under Jim Hiller. Key insights include salary cap implications. Will the Kings rally or fall further behind. 00:00 — Fiala Injury Update Eddie Garcia provides the latest news on Kevin Fiala's injury, surgery details, and discusses speculation about his possible playoff return and the impact on the Kings. 04:27 — Fan Reactions & Trade Talk Eddie Garcia shares Kings fan emails reacting to the Fiala injury, debates about the Tom Wilson hit, opinions on NHL players at the Olympics, and explores trade possibilities (Panarin, Kadri, Coyle, Robert Thomas, Evander Kane, Trocheck, etc.). 21:35 — Non-Fiala Topics & Team Analysis Eddie Garcia shifts focus to other fan emails about coaching issues, Kings culture, best historical trades, Olympics update, trivia, and closes with community shout-outs and ways to interact with Locked On LA Kings. 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. 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 Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals. Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. 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.