184 episodes

John Hoven of Mayor's Manor (http://www.mayorsmanor.com) and Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period (http://www.thefourthperiod.com) cover the NHL from their home base in Los Angeles. Known as both influencers and insiders, the duo are weekly staples on satellite and terrestrial radio. Dennis is the Los Angeles Chapter Chair of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and John's Mayor Manor is a go-to source for LA hockey news and views for over a decade. Not affiliated with the Los Angeles Kings, Sacramento Kings or Kings of Leon.

KINGS OF THE PODCAST Dennis Bernstein and The Mayor John Hoven

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    • 4.7 • 119 Ratings

John Hoven of Mayor's Manor (http://www.mayorsmanor.com) and Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period (http://www.thefourthperiod.com) cover the NHL from their home base in Los Angeles. Known as both influencers and insiders, the duo are weekly staples on satellite and terrestrial radio. Dennis is the Los Angeles Chapter Chair of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and John's Mayor Manor is a go-to source for LA hockey news and views for over a decade. Not affiliated with the Los Angeles Kings, Sacramento Kings or Kings of Leon.

    KOTP Ep. 184 - The Final 15

    KOTP Ep. 184 - The Final 15

    In this episode, John and Dennis discuss various topics including the Team USA hockey players, the GM meetings, proposed changes to the game, and the Amazon behind-the-scenes series. 

    They also analyze Victor Arvidsson's return, potential line combinations and provide a recap of the Kings' recent games. Also discussed -- the Washington Capitals' playoff chances and the possibility of expanding the Stanley Cup Playoffs, a preview of the upcoming homestand against Chicago, Minnesota, and Tampa Bay, the use of 11 forwards and 7 defensemen plus updates on college hockey prospects and European leagues.

    DB has the Andreas Englund conversation and close with discusses the LA Kings' MVP and upcoming awards voting, and future plans.
    You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod

    • 1 hr 2 min
    KOTP Ep. 183 - Trade Deadline Preview

    KOTP Ep. 183 - Trade Deadline Preview

    In this episode, DB and The Mayor discuss their recent trips to Las Vegas and San Diego and share their experiences at concerts and reflect on the performances. 

    They also discuss the passing of Ole Anderson and the impact he had on the wrestling industry. 

    The guys provide updates on the NHL trade deadline, the signing of Aaron Dell and also announce an upcoming guest appearance on Puckdoku. 

    The conversation continues with the team's goaltending situation and potential trades, the Kings' plans for Matt Roy and salary cap constraints, the challenges of managing the salary cap and signing Quinton Byfield.

    DB leads with the importance of peaking at the right time and playoff matchups, the debate about avoiding Edmonton in the playoffs and various playoff scenarios.

    Also covered:


    Brock Boeser's dominance against the KingsLA's lineup configuration and player usageThe impressive performance of Jacob MoverareThe return of injured players and salary cap considerations
    The conversation then turns to cap compliance and roster management. They discuss the need to create roster spots and the potential moves the team can make. The conversation also delves into waiver exemptions and the risk of losing players on waivers. They analyze the trade deadline, the possibility of trading Blake Lizotte. and emphasize that no major moves are expected and discuss upcoming games and the team's playoff outlook. 
    You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod

    • 1 hr 6 min
    KOTP Ep. 182 - Canadian Trio Up Next

    KOTP Ep. 182 - Canadian Trio Up Next

    In this episode, John and Dennis discuss the LA Kings' recent three-game homestand and the impact of injuries on the team. They also bid farewell to Helene Elliott, a Hall of Fame reporter who recently took a buyout from the LA Times. 

    The conversation covers the team's performance in each game, including the slow start against Columbus, the tough matchup against Nashville, and the close victory over Anaheim. They also discuss the roster changes and potential defensive pairings for the upcoming games. 
    The conversation also includes the performance of defenseman Brandt Clarke, upcoming games against Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver, the team's recent hot streak, potential trade scenarios, the importance of Matt Roy to the defense, the impact of coaches Jim Hiller and DJ Smith. The episode concludes with a discussion of the transformation of Quinton Byfield, the evaluation of the Dubois-Vilardi trade, and the rumors surrounding Jonathan Quick. 
    Takeaways


    The LA Kings had a mixed performance in their recent three-game homestand, picking up four out of six points.Viktor Arvidsson's injury and placement on LTIR will impact the team's lineup and offensive production.The matchup against Nashville has historically been challenging for the Kings.The victory over Anaheim was not as decisive as expected, raising concerns about the team's performance.The team is making roster changes and considering different defensive pairings to address the injuries and improve their gameplay. The Kings' recent hot streak has positioned them as one of the hottest teams in the Pacific Division.The upcoming games against Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver will be crucial in determining the Kings' position in the division.The performance of Clarke and potential trade scenarios involving Matt Roy are important factors to consider for the team's defense.




    You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod

    • 56 min
    KOTP Ep. 181 - It's Just One Game

    KOTP Ep. 181 - It's Just One Game

    The guys discuss the successful coaching debut of Jim Hiller behind the LAK bench. 
    DB congratulates a certain NFL fan base. 
    The Mayor gives his take on how the impending return of Viktor Arvidsson affects the forward depth chart. 
    You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod

    • 45 min
    KOTP Ep.180 -- Goodbye McLellan, Hello Hiller

    KOTP Ep.180 -- Goodbye McLellan, Hello Hiller

    The guys discuss the departure of Todd McLellan after 4 1/2 seasons behind the LAK bench. 
    DB discuss his adventures at the NHL All Star weekend in Toronto. The Mayor gives his thoughts on the expansion of the international hockey calendar. 
    You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod

    • 56 min
    KOTP Ep. 179 with guest @StephenNelson

    KOTP Ep. 179 with guest @StephenNelson

    Another session of Kings ReHab for those who need it! 
    One of the KOTP OG's Stephen Nelson makes his return. 
    DB has some things to say about the climate around LAK. 
    The Mayor gives a salary cap lesson. 
    You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod

    • 1 hr 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
119 Ratings

119 Ratings

joeblock1988 ,

The Best LA Kings Podcast

If you love the Kings check this out in the summer for some exclusive interviews.

bongsteve ,

The Best!

Love what Mayor and DB bring to the LA Kings fan community. Great insider perspective, solid interviews. They both know their stuff when it comes to hockey and the LA Kings. Go Kings Go!!

BudIce#22 ,

Kings of the Podcast = EXCELLENT!! 👍👍

This is by far the best hockey podcast! “The Mayor” John Hoven and “DB” Dennis Bernstein perform Gordie Howe hat tricks on every episode for their listeners! Tough to do, but the episodes are always action packed with quality content and awesome guests. The stories with players and guests are fantastic and they really give you inside stories that you won’t find or hear anywhere else. Kings of the Podcast is the place to go for all of your LA Kings info and they have all of the insider information regarding anything LA Kings related. Yes, this is mostly an LA Kings based podcast, but this is also a must listen for any hockey fan! You won’t be disappointed!

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