Royally Quacked: An LA Kings and Anaheim Ducks Hockey Podcast

Cody Spink and Gary Spink
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A Father and Son duo who love each other at home but are rivals at the rink. We have a house divided where Gary (Dad) is Kings fan and Cody (Son) is a Ducks fan. Tune in and listen to us talk and banter about our favorite teams with game recaps, team news, rumors and news around the league.https://linktr.ee/royallyquacked

  1. Bonus Episode: Daryl Evans Interview

    19H AGO · BONUS

    Bonus Episode: Daryl Evans Interview

    Send us Fan Mail You can learn a lot about hockey by watching highlights, but you learn even more by listening to someone who’s lived every layer of the game. We’re joined by Daryl Evans, LA Kings radio analyst, lifelong skating teacher, and the man who scored the overtime winner in the Miracle On Manchester. He takes us back to street hockey roots, a first season where he could barely skate, and the power-skating breakthrough that flipped his entire path. We also get practical advice for beginners and adult skaters, including why learning how to fall safely is often the first real skill that unlocks confidence. Daryl shares a story we won’t forget: helping a 101-year-old step onto the ice one more time. It turns into a lesson about mindset, community, and why hockey feels like a family in every rink and every city. We also dig into one of his most famous habits skating without laces and what it taught him about ankle mobility, edge control, and letting your feet work naturally. Then we go deep on Kings history and Kings hockey today: what it was like being drafted, playing alongside Marcel Dionne and Dave Taylor, calling games on radio, and preparing with old-school handwritten notes so the broadcast sounds alive instead of read. We talk Jonathan Quick’s legendary 2012 run, Anze Kopitar’s place in franchise history, and what the Kings need to do to push forward, including the big questions around center depth and Quinton Byfield’s next step. If you love the LA Kings, NHL storytelling, and the craft behind hockey broadcasting, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share the show with a hockey friend, and leave a review with your favorite Kings memory. Support the show -Links to all our socials and where to find the podcast: https://linktr.ee/royallyquacked -Check out all ESEN shows and content here: https://linktr.ee/ESENetwork Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MEx82G9 Iron+Steel Threads: Use code RQ10 to save 10% on your order. https://ironsteelthreads.com/?ref=rq Use Promo Code: RQ10 for 10 % off your order. Dubby - Clean Energy To Help You Be Better – Dubby Energy Use code ROYALLYQUACKED $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Ditch the bulky phone grips, get Ohsnap. Grab yours at https://www.ohsnap.com/RoyallyQuacked Podcast Socials: Instagram: @royallyquacked  Twitter: @RoyallyQuacked TikTok: RoyallyQuacked Our Socials: Cody Spink Instagram: @spinko1221 Twitter: @spinko1221 Gary Spink Instagram: @garyspink21

    1h 54m

  2. MAR 16

    Episode 104: Suspension in Anaheim, Playoff Pressure in LA

    Send a text A single reckless moment can change a season, and the way fans react can change the sport. We start with some quick life updates and a heads-up about next week: there’s no live stream, but we’ve got a special pre-recorded drop coming that you’ll want to hear. Then we get into the hockey, beginning with Anaheim Ducks news and Ryan Strome’s classy farewell before the conversation turns sharp. The heart of the show is our deep dive on the Radko Gudas suspension and the fallout from the knee-on-knee play that ends Auston Matthews’ year. We talk about how NHL Department of Player Safety discipline works, what five games really signals, and why “make them pay” takes are a dead end. Hockey is fast, emotional, and physical, but we draw a bright line between a bad competitive decision and anyone openly calling to target players like Leo Carlsson. That part matters as much as any box score. From there, we reset with LA Kings updates, including Anze Kopitar chasing franchise history, plus league news that spans everything from Olympic hockey players on Saturday Night Live to the Utah Mammoth extension for Nick Schmaltz and the Senators’ revised draft-pick penalty tied to the Dadonov trade mess. We wrap with detailed Ducks and Kings game recaps, recurring special teams problems, and two full weeks of predictions to carry you through the schedule. If you enjoy smart fan talk with real accountability, subscribe, share the show with a hockey friend, and leave us a rating and review so more Ducks and Kings fans can find Royally Quacked. Support the show -Links to all our socials and where to find the podcast: https://linktr.ee/royallyquacked -Check out all ESEN shows and content here: https://linktr.ee/ESENetwork Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MEx82G9 Iron+Steel Threads: Use code RQ10 to save 10% on your order. https://ironsteelthreads.com/?ref=rq Use Promo Code: RQ10 for 10 % off your order. Dubby - Clean Energy To Help You Be Better – Dubby Energy Use code ROYALLYQUACKED $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Ditch the bulky phone grips, get Ohsnap. Grab yours at https://www.ohsnap.com/RoyallyQuacked Podcast Socials: Instagram: @royallyquacked Twitter: @RoyallyQuacked TikTok: RoyallyQuacked Our Socials: Cody Spink Instagram: @spinko1221 Twitter: @spinko1221 Gary Spink Instagram: @garyspink21

    1h 18m

  3. MAR 9

    Episode 103: Ducks / Kings Buy? Sell? Why Not Both!

    Send us Fan Mail Trade phones buzzed, goal lights flashed, and SoCal hockey found two different gears. We break down why Anaheim keeps thriving in tight games—powered by elite shootout execution, a surge from Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke, and a bold blue line swing for John Carlson—while Los Angeles leans into a culture reset: DJ Smith steps behind the bench, Matt Greene joins the staff, and the front office turns aging miles into valuable draft picks and a needed center in Scott Laughton. We dig into the Ducks’ offensive layers that created clean looks on the power play and timely deflections, plus a gutsy 4-on-3 OT kill that said as much about leadership as any highlight. We weigh the Carlson trade’s logic—top-pair impact now vs. rental cost later—and how Anaheim’s right-side logjam could shape playoff matchups. Then we shift to the Kings’ identity pivot: more hits, more blocks, and a steadier defensive conscience that kept Colorado honest, alongside savvy asset management that moved Corey Perry for a premium pick and addressed faceoff depth with Laughton. Prospects got their spotlight too. Hampton Slukinski’s numbers and hardware track as a future NHL backbone for LA, while Anaheim’s youth continues to graduate from promise to production. We also map the standings swing: Ducks banking points through discipline and preparation, Kings aiming to convert structure into consistency. Along the way, you’ll get game-by-game context, stat takeaways, and how coaching, culture, and special teams are turning close games into statements. If you love smart hockey talk with real stakes—trades, tactics, and the little moments that tilt playoff odds—you’ll feel right at home. Hit follow, rate the show, and share it with a friend who swears the shootout is just luck. What move do you think shifts the race most from here? Support the show -Links to all our socials and where to find the podcast: https://linktr.ee/royallyquacked -Check out all ESEN shows and content here: https://linktr.ee/ESENetwork Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MEx82G9 Iron+Steel Threads: Use code RQ10 to save 10% on your order. https://ironsteelthreads.com/?ref=rq Use Promo Code: RQ10 for 10 % off your order. Dubby - Clean Energy To Help You Be Better – Dubby Energy Use code ROYALLYQUACKED $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Ditch the bulky phone grips, get Ohsnap. Grab yours at https://www.ohsnap.com/RoyallyQuacked Podcast Socials: Instagram: @royallyquacked  Twitter: @RoyallyQuacked TikTok: RoyallyQuacked Our Socials: Cody Spink Instagram: @spinko1221 Twitter: @spinko1221 Gary Spink Instagram: @garyspink21

    1h 56m

  4. MAR 8 · BONUS

    Bonus Episode: 2026 Trade Deadline Recap

    Send us Fan Mail Trades don’t just move players—they reveal how teams see their window. We dig into a wild NHL trade deadline where bold gambles, clever cap work, and gritty depth bets collided. The headline moves delivered plenty to unpack: Anaheim snagged John Carlson to stabilize a young blue line and supercharge special teams, Colorado reunited with Nazem Kadri to weaponize center depth, and Utah landed MacKenzie Weegar to anchor a defense with real identity. Behind those splashes were the quieter deals that decide spring hockey: Buffalo loading up on size and snarl, Dallas balancing reach with scoring touch, Minnesota stacking veteran blue line help, and Vegas hinting at a future goalie splash by shifting their pipeline. We share what these moves actually mean on the ice. For Anaheim, the Carlson fit is about right-shot minutes and where he quarterbacks the power play alongside LaCombe. Colorado’s depth becomes punishing if Kadri slides to 3C and drives matchups without sacrificing pace. Utah’s Weegar play was a franchise move—paying picks to win on AAV for a high-minute driver who makes partners better. We also spotlight LA’s efficient asset flip, Toronto’s cap housekeeping, Washington’s retooling, and why Edmonton’s tweaks might help on the margins but don’t change their ceiling. To make it practical, we grade role fits over name value, connect cap mechanics to roster balance, and map how these choices affect playoff series—board battles, defensive exits under pressure, second chances in the slot. We close by calling winners, losers, and the biggest shockers, then look ahead at the Ducks’ favorable schedule and how to use it to sharpen special teams and pairings before the stakes spike. If you enjoyed this deep-dive, follow the show, share it with a hockey friend, and leave a quick review—it helps more fans find smart, no-fluff analysis. What was your favorite or most confusing deadline move? Tell us and we’ll feature the best takes next week. Support the show -Links to all our socials and where to find the podcast: https://linktr.ee/royallyquacked -Check out all ESEN shows and content here: https://linktr.ee/ESENetwork Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MEx82G9 Iron+Steel Threads: Use code RQ10 to save 10% on your order. https://ironsteelthreads.com/?ref=rq Use Promo Code: RQ10 for 10 % off your order. Dubby - Clean Energy To Help You Be Better – Dubby Energy Use code ROYALLYQUACKED $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Ditch the bulky phone grips, get Ohsnap. Grab yours at https://www.ohsnap.com/RoyallyQuacked Podcast Socials: Instagram: @royallyquacked  Twitter: @RoyallyQuacked TikTok: RoyallyQuacked Our Socials: Cody Spink Instagram: @spinko1221 Twitter: @spinko1221 Gary Spink Instagram: @garyspink21

    1h 48m

  5. MAR 2

    Episode 102: Ducks Soar, Kings Stink and USA Sweeps Gold!

    Send us Fan Mail A golden goal, a louder save, and a flood of emotions that felt like destiny. We open with USA–Canada and live inside the game’s thinnest margins: why Canada’s shot share didn’t matter, how Hellebuyck’s angles and patience turned chaos into order, and the split‑second stick that erased a sure goal. Jack Hughes finishes the script, families hit the ice, and yes, there were tears. We balance the awe with detail—MVP chatter, all‑tournament picks, and the small decisions that win tournaments, from who dresses to who sits. That energy carries into the NHL week. We rewind a pivotal draft class to ask how archetypes shape teams: Boldy’s fit vs Zegras’ flair vs Turcotte’s path, and what those choices teach GMs now. Then it’s all rubber and boards—Kings blow a lead to Vegas and get steamrolled by Edmonton; Ducks stage wild comebacks against the Oilers and Jets. We dig into why: faceoff losses, weak layers, blocked shots, special teams swings, and the difference between possession and pressure. The verdict is blunt. LA needs heavier details and clarity behind the bench. Anaheim’s kids have juice, but the structure must protect the crease and turn chaos into repeatable chances. Trade season sharpens the stakes. We lay out realistic targets and costs, push back on rentals, and argue for moves that matter next year too. Want a true top‑pair defender or a two‑way goal threat? You’re paying with real pieces. We test packages, challenge valuations, and keep the rule that matters: don’t break the room to make a headline. Along the way, there’s a curling meme, a quick rules explainer, injury notes, and community love for upcoming tourneys. Hit play for a fast, candid breakdown that respects your time and your hockey brain. If you smiled, argued, or learned something, subscribe, share with a friend, and drop your boldest trade idea or MVP take in the comments. Support the show -Links to all our socials and where to find the podcast: https://linktr.ee/royallyquacked -Check out all ESEN shows and content here: https://linktr.ee/ESENetwork Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MEx82G9 Iron+Steel Threads: Use code RQ10 to save 10% on your order. https://ironsteelthreads.com/?ref=rq Use Promo Code: RQ10 for 10 % off your order. Dubby - Clean Energy To Help You Be Better – Dubby Energy Use code ROYALLYQUACKED $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Ditch the bulky phone grips, get Ohsnap. Grab yours at https://www.ohsnap.com/RoyallyQuacked Podcast Socials: Instagram: @royallyquacked  Twitter: @RoyallyQuacked TikTok: RoyallyQuacked Our Socials: Cody Spink Instagram: @spinko1221 Twitter: @spinko1221 Gary Spink Instagram: @garyspink21

    2h 16m

  6. FEB 23

    Episode 101: Panarin in Kings Gear, Ducks Back Skating, USA vs Canada for Gold

    Send us Fan Mail Coffee at dawn, hockey at full throttle. We dive into a week where the USA women authored a masterclass in control and composure, capped by Hilary Knight’s last-minute equalizer and Megan Keller’s smooth OT winner over Canada. Aerin Frankel’s poise set the tone, the skaters did the rest, and a new core proved they’re ready to keep the standard high even as a legend bows out. On the men’s side, the margins tightened and the drama spiked. We unpack the Czechia–Canada controversy around too-many-men, how Mitch Marner still found a backhand winner, and why Finland’s sit-back approach invited chaos against a relentless Canadian attack. Then it’s USA–Slovakia, where Jack Hughes carved the ice, the Tkachuk brothers dragged the game into their world, and the Americans punched their ticket with speed and edge. We talk why some stars shine brighter for their country than their club, how international ice and compressed schedules change decision-making, and which matchups will define USA–Canada at sunrise. Back home, we hit Ducks and Kings news with an eye on the trade window. Leo Carlsson and Frank Vatrano returning to practice offers Anaheim a late-season spark, while Petr Mrazek’s season-ending surgery opens cap flexibility and solidifies Ville Husso’s path. For the Kings, we weigh the upside and price of names like Elias Pettersson and Bobby McCann, plus the logic of a low-cost Jeff Skinner swing to fix finishing. The question isn’t just who you can get—it’s who actually fits the system without mortgaging tomorrow. We wrap with bold bronze and gold predictions, the goalie edge that could tilt USA–Canada, and the first NHL moves we expect once the freeze lifts. If you love clutch moments, smart tactics, and a little chaos before breakfast, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share with a fellow hockey nut, and tell us: who lifts gold, and which NHL team must make the first big trade? Support the show -Links to all our socials and where to find the podcast: https://linktr.ee/royallyquacked -Check out all ESEN shows and content here: https://linktr.ee/ESENetwork Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MEx82G9 Iron+Steel Threads: Use code RQ10 to save 10% on your order. https://ironsteelthreads.com/?ref=rq Use Promo Code: RQ10 for 10 % off your order. Dubby - Clean Energy To Help You Be Better – Dubby Energy Use code ROYALLYQUACKED $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Ditch the bulky phone grips, get Ohsnap. Grab yours at https://www.ohsnap.com/RoyallyQuacked Podcast Socials: Instagram: @royallyquacked  Twitter: @RoyallyQuacked TikTok: RoyallyQuacked Our Socials: Cody Spink Instagram: @spinko1221 Twitter: @spinko1221 Gary Spink Instagram: @garyspink21

    1h 35m

  7. FEB 16

    Episode 100: Olympic Chaos, Kings Injuries, Ducks RFAs & The Ultimate SoCal Super Team

    Send us Fan Mail A hundred episodes in, we decided to swing for the fences. We start with a quick pulse check on Los Angeles—Artemi Panarin will wear 72—and the tough news that Kevin Fiala underwent season-ending surgery, then dig into what that means for the Kings’ playoff odds, power-play rotations, and cap flexibility. From there, we zoom out to contract strategy: why a Brandt Clarke long-term deal at a rising cap might age beautifully, and how the Ducks can lock in Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier without choking future space. Bridge deals for developing defense, bigger bets for cornerstone talent—this is where smart teams separate themselves. Then comes the fun: we build a combined Ducks–Kings roster designed to take on Colorado. We draft top-six lines with Leo’s vision feeding Panarin’s edges and Kempe’s speed, a rugged second unit around McTavish and Byfield, and Kopitar stabilizing a crafty scoring line. On the back end, Dowdy’s structure pairs with Lacombe’s calm, Mintyukov’s push balances Clarke’s quarterbacking, and Mikey Anderson brings the quiet stops every contender needs. In net, it’s a true 1A/1B with Dostal and Kuemper, riding form while keeping legs fresh for a deep run. Special teams can decide a series, so we map deliberate units: Byfield–Kempe and Anderson–Moore to kill entries, Kopitar–Paling to win the big draws, and two distinct power-play looks—Clarke up top on PP1 with Panarin and Kempe stretching seams, Leo distributing below the goal line; Lacombe on PP2 with Gauthier’s one-timer opposite Terry, and Fiala attacking the bumper slot. It’s all about handedness, retrievals, and pre-shot movement to lift shot quality, not just volume. Threaded throughout, we track Olympic men’s hockey—surprises, blowouts, and standout goaltending—plus the ever-controversial interference calls under IIHF rules. We also test trade fits and risk: retention math for Dougie Hamilton, the utility of Ryan O’Reilly, and the high-variance upside of Elias Pettersson. The throughline is simple: blend skill with structure, protect the slot, and build a cap table that bends but doesn’t break. If you enjoy smart roster talk, Olympic storylines, and a bold SoCal “superteam” experiment, hit follow, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and drop your ideal lines in the comments—who’s on your PP1 and why? Support the show -Links to all our socials and where to find the podcast: https://linktr.ee/royallyquacked -Check out all ESEN shows and content here: https://linktr.ee/ESENetwork Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MEx82G9 Iron+Steel Threads: Use code RQ10 to save 10% on your order. https://ironsteelthreads.com/?ref=rq Use Promo Code: RQ10 for 10 % off your order. Dubby - Clean Energy To Help You Be Better – Dubby Energy Use code ROYALLYQUACKED $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Ditch the bulky phone grips, get Ohsnap. Grab yours at https://www.ohsnap.com/RoyallyQuacked Podcast Socials: Instagram: @royallyquacked  Twitter: @RoyallyQuacked TikTok: RoyallyQuacked Our Socials: Cody Spink Instagram: @spinko1221 Twitter: @spinko1221 Gary Spink Instagram: @garyspink21

    1h 39m

  8. FEB 9

    Episode 99- Panarin Joins the Kings, Ducks Plot Their Push, Olympic Hockey Arrives!

    Send us Fan Mail A quiet week off? Not even close. We came back to a league on tilt: Artemi Panarin chose Los Angeles, signed a buyout-proof two-year deal, and instantly changed how the Kings attack the stretch run. Meanwhile, the Ducks balanced a heartfelt farewell to a beloved superfan with a gritty push to keep a playoff spot, riding big nights from Cutter Gauthier, Mikael Granlund, and Jackson LaCombe while grinding through a maddening shutout loss and a satisfying sweep of Vegas. We pull apart the Panarin trade from every angle—return value, retention, and why a short, bonus-heavy extension makes sense for a win-now window. Then we get practical: best line fits to wake up Byfield, whether Kopitar-Kempe-Panarin becomes a sledgehammer, and how another center at the deadline could let Byfield slide back to wing for a deeper top six. On the Ducks side, we walk through clever reassignment moves during the Olympic freeze, spotlight a fourth line that hunts pucks and creates chaos, and track how special teams and defensive lapses can swing a game in four minutes flat. Across the league, the temperature spiked. William Nylander’s on-camera fine, outdoor-game mayhem with a goalie fight and a four-goal comeback, and a string of injuries and suspensions set the tone. We sift through under-the-radar trades that clear cap and hint at bigger moves after the freeze. The Olympics reshaped rosters, too, with Sweden, Canada, and Finland naming replacements, and a packed viewing slate that might preview international lines before NHL play resumes. Finally, we chart the playoff picture, highlight where Anaheim, Seattle, and LA are bunching up, and break down cap space as the true deadline weapon—Detroit, Pittsburgh, and Anaheim have room to strike, while LA kept just enough to address center depth. If you love smart hockey talk—line chemistry, prospect vs. proven star debates, cap strategy, and the little plays that win big games—you’ll feel right at home. Tap follow, share with a fan who needs a sane breakdown of the Panarin deal, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find us. What move would you make next for the Ducks or Kings? Support the show -Links to all our socials and where to find the podcast: https://linktr.ee/royallyquacked -Check out all ESEN shows and content here: https://linktr.ee/ESENetwork Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MEx82G9 Iron+Steel Threads: Use code RQ10 to save 10% on your order. https://ironsteelthreads.com/?ref=rq Use Promo Code: RQ10 for 10 % off your order. Dubby - Clean Energy To Help You Be Better – Dubby Energy Use code ROYALLYQUACKED $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Ditch the bulky phone grips, get Ohsnap. Grab yours at https://www.ohsnap.com/RoyallyQuacked Podcast Socials: Instagram: @royallyquacked  Twitter: @RoyallyQuacked TikTok: RoyallyQuacked Our Socials: Cody Spink Instagram: @spinko1221 Twitter: @spinko1221 Gary Spink Instagram: @garyspink21

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A Father and Son duo who love each other at home but are rivals at the rink. We have a house divided where Gary (Dad) is Kings fan and Cody (Son) is a Ducks fan. Tune in and listen to us talk and banter about our favorite teams with game recaps, team news, rumors and news around the league.https://linktr.ee/royallyquacked

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