Episode Details

Los Angeles Kings face major questions at center after Anze Kopitar’s departure—can Quinton Byfield rise to 1C status, or will the experiment of moving Adrian Kempe to center reshape LA’s top six? Eddie Garcia breaks down The Athletic’s NHL center rankings. Grading controversies heat up as Kempe gets compared to Cody Ceci in contract value, sparking debate about player worth. Kelowna Rockets long time voice Regan Bartell gives us his insights on LA forward prospect Vojtech Cihar and fellow draftee Will Sharpe. Plus ongoing evaluation of 4 Kings prospects at the World Junior Summer Showcase. 

00:00 LA Kings Center Rankings
Discussion of The Athletic's NHL center rankings, Kings' major weakness at center, Byfield/Kempe/Haula analysis

13:05 Wojtek Chychos Interview
In-depth interview with Regan Bartell about Kings prospect Vojtech Cihar, his transition, play style, and expectations

27:48 World Junior Prospects Update
Update and analysis on LA Kings prospects at the World Junior Summer Showcase (Hermansson, Brzustewicz, Lombardi, Svensk)

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