The Royal Rant
Join in with brothers Tim and Ryan as they ride the highs and lows of their favorite hockey team, the Los Angeles Kings.
Episodes
This episode features an in-depth discussion on the LA Kings' recent struggles, trade rumors, team dynamics, and prospects. The hosts analyze recent games, player performances, management decisions, and speculate on the team's future, providing valuable insights for hockey fans and sports analysts.
In this episode, Ryan and Tim discuss the recent performance of the LA Kings, analyzing their road games, player inconsistencies, and playoff positioning. They delve into trade deadline strategies, the impact of refereeing on game integrity, and the potential acquisition of star player Panarin. The conversation also touches on listener engagement, the podcast's journey, and the upcoming Olympic break, concluding with reflection...
- In this episode of The Royal Rant, Ryan and Tim dive deep into the current state of the Los Angeles Kings, reflecting on the team's struggles and the disappointing season thus far. They discuss the lack of offensive production, with the Kings sitting at the bottom of the league in goals scored, and the challenges faced by key players like Adrian Kempe and Quinton Byfield. The hosts express their frustration with the coa...
- Kings wack the Ducks but get schooled by the Avs
- Just saying that LA "will never score" is unacceptable
- Tim and Ryan have formally requested to be traded
- Next three are brutal: Tampa and Minny twice. Yikes.
- LA's power play is dead last in the league
- 82 goals in 31 games is not going to get it done
- What can GM Ken Holland do to improve this team?
- And also: the Kings are REALLY boring to watch
- The LA Kings are in first place in the Pacific?
- Not enough firepower to hang with the Big Dawgs in the Western Conference
- Kuzy new tenant in Hiller's Doghouse
- Kempe extension seems like a great deal for LA
- How much boring hockey can the fan base take?
- LA Kings kick off the 2025-2026 NHL Season against Colorado
- What is Byfield's ceiling?
- Why on Earth hasn't Kempe been signed?
- Playoff series wins is the only thing that matters now.
Gavrikov's move to the Rangers raises questions about team strategy.
Jordan Spence's trade reflects management's decisions on player usage.
The Kings' free agency moves have sparked mixed reactions among fans.
Coaching decisions impact player performance and team dynamics.
The importance of grit and experience in building a competitive team.
Drafting and player development are crucial for long-term success.
Ownership'...
- What do the Kings need to do to become a real Stanley Cup contender?
- Why can't LA attract big free agents?
- Jim Hiller has already lost to the Oilers in the playoffs as many times as Todd McLellan did during his tenure.
- Feeling sorry for Corey Perry? Yikes.
- LA needs some degenerates that you love to hate.
- Is Mitch Marner worth like 14 mil per?
- Kings get smoked in the 1st Round. Again.
- What is next for this franchise?
- Feeling so badly for the fans who love this team
- Oh no. Here we go again.
- What's with the weird roster moves?
- Give Helenius and Malott some ice
- Darcy is a Vezina Finalist
- What's next for LA if they choke this series?
- Kings Legend Daryl Evans joins us to talk about:
- Game One
- The Miracle on Manchester series
- Daryl's dedication to fitness
- Home franchise win record
- Oilers vs. Kings, Round 4
- What's up with the road record?
- Let the goalies fight somehow?
Tim and Ry recap the tumultuous last two weeks in the Kingdom. ---Andrei Kuzmenko trade---Sammy Helenius getting minutes on the 4th line---Leaky Big Save Dave gonna be a problem---Quinton has found his shot
- The boys give their thoughts on the recently completed Four Nations Face Off
- Can the Kings finish strong and hold onto 3rd place in the Pacifici?
- Trade Deadline: is LA one trade away from being a contender?
- LA King Insider Zach Dooley joins us to talk about:
--LA's offensive woes in January
--The upcoming Four Nations Tournament
--Offside reviews that take goals off the board
--His personal journey to become the LA Kings Insider
--Ovechkin's chase of the Great One
Plus, a Get to Know the Insider segment
Eddie Garcia from the "Locked On LA Kings" podcast joins us to talks some puck! Tune in to find out which NHL team Eddie would root for if he wasn't a Kings' fan!
Tim and Ryan lament the dreadful LA King power play and point out the garbage the league's Golden Boy, Connor McDavid, gets away with.
- Tim and Ryan wrestle with the age-old question: Are the LA Kings good or "fake" good?
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So Cal sports/music legend Dieter Ruehle stops by to discuss his amazing career with the LA Lazers, LA Kings, LA Lakers, and LA Dodgers and reveals that he still listens to a lot of Van Halen. Don't forget to comment and check out The Royal Rant Podcast on YouTube. (If you want to see our amazing mugs)
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