The Royal Rant
By The Royal Rant Podcast
The Royal RantApr 22, 2024
Here We Go Again
<li>Can we be optimistic or not?--</li>
<li>Cam Talbot is better than Skinner--</li>
<li>PK is much better than last year--</li>
<li>Depth= Five 20+ goal scorers--</li>
<li>Can Arvy save our bacon?--</li>
<li>Get pucks to the net on the PP; stop overpassing</li>
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Basura Caliente !
Kings go 1-3-0 on Canadian Trip. Not good---
Yes, the Kings are boring.---
Quick Reminder: Edmonton has not won a Cup since 1990.---
St. Louis Blues are only 3 points back of the Kings---
LA needs to play well at Crypto in April to clinch a playoff spot.
Reality Bites
<li>Sellers or Buyers?----</li>
<li>Trade Roy before he walks?----</li>
<li>Dismal Western Canada swing so far----</li>
<li>PL back to half-assing again?----</li>
<li>Apologies to Todd: this mess was obviously not your fault----</li>
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Turcotte Damn Right!
<li>Thanks Todd</li>
<li>Arvy will not save us</li>
<li>Lizotte is probably down for the year</li>
<li>Hiller and DJ Smith</li>
<li>Can these guys hold on to a playoff spot?</li>
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He'd Make McDavid and Draisaitl's Line Suck
<li>Epic slide of suckage</li>
<li>Kopi, Kempe struggling</li>
<li>Is it all PL's fault</li>
<li>Why is firing Todd such an outlandish notion?</li>
<li>Forget a top 3 finish in the Pacific</li>
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Fake Good
<li>5-game losing streak</li>
<li>Tragic power play</li>
<li>Massive struggles at Crypto</li>
<li>Could Todd McLellan be in trouble?</li>
<li>PL Dubois trade looks awful right now</li>
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It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Long-Term Injury Reserve 'Mas
<li>Kings win epic shootout in Seattle</li>
<li>Gavrikov and Copley are hurt</li>
<li>Rant: Stop dropping the gloves after every CLEAN hit</li>
<li>Big Game Alert: Kings at Vegas on 12/28/23</li>
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Can You Believe These Dudes?
<li>10-0-0 on the road to start the season. Ties NHL record</li>
<li>Another epic comeback. </li>
<li>Byfield keeps breaking out</li>
<li>Will the Kings go 41-0-on the road this year?</li>
<li>Told you that Durzi was a stud.</li>
<li>Stop ripping on JAD. He's fine.</li>
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Road Warriors 2023
<li><strong>8-0-0 on the road</strong></li>
<li><strong>Trevor Moore</strong></li>
<li><strong>Q wheeling and dealing</strong></li>
<li><strong>Royal Rant Super Fan for November: Lisa Carhart</strong></li>
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10 Game Check-In
<li>4-2-2 after 10. Pretty decent, right?-</li>
<li>Cam Talbot is doing fine, people.-</li>
<li>Shootouts still suck-</li>
<li>Good goalies are like delicious tacos </li>
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Hanging In There
<li><strong>2-2-1 after 5-</strong></li>
<li><strong>Laferriere is a shooting machine-</strong></li>
<li><strong>Spence is legit-</strong></li>
<li><strong>Rugby World Cup-</strong></li>
<li><strong>Why does Google think I'm into Taylor Swift (I'm not)-</strong></li>
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Not Ready For Prime Time
<li>Not good enough on Opening Night-</li>
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<li>Cam Talbot -</li>
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<li>Todd McLellan contract extension</li>
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<li>Annual Fall LA Dodger Implosion</li>
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That's furphy, mate!
<li>Kings Down Under</li>
<li>Pumpkin Spice Latte Chatter</li>
<li>Aussie Slang Quiz</li>
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Development Camp Impressions
- Inland Empire Plagued by Obesity---
- Development Camp Impressions from July 8th---
- Are the Kings a lock for the playoffs?---
- Red Flags?---
- Escape from Dodger Stadium 2023---
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You've Just Been Traded to Winnipeg
- Vegas Golden Knights are Stanley Cup Champions
- Sean Walker/Cal traded to Philly
- Sean Durzi sent to Arizona for a 2nd round pick
- Kupari/Iafallo/Vilardi to the 'Peg for Pierre-Luc Dubois
- Kopi wins the Lady Byng
- Don't we still need a goalie?
- Is Rob Blake done dealing?
#GoKingsGo
Stressing About the Kings
<li>Vegas, Edmonton, and Seattle still alive in the playoffs is bumming us out-</li>
<li>Which three Kings really need to step up next season?-</li>
<li>NHL firings-</li>
<li>How long of a leash does Todd have going forward?-</li>
<li>Will the Kings even make the playoffs next year?</li>
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Requiem 2023
Was the season a success? -
Are the Kings "fake" good? -
Are they a lock to make the playoffs again next year? -
Is Copley/Petersen next year's goalie tandem?
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Game 4 Wrap
<li>Kings cough up a 3-goal lead-</li>
<li>Can they even come back from this?-</li>
<li>The agony of being a Kings fan is eternal</li>
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Game Two Wrap
<li>Close but no cigar-</li>
<li>Kings return home for a huge game 3-</li>
<li>Line-up changes coming?</li>
<li>Was that 3rd goal soft?</li>
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Zegras is a Rat
-1st Round Preview-
-Why do pundits give the Kings like zero chance to beat the Oilers?-
-Trevor Zegras is a rat that needs to be dealt with-
-What to do about Quinton?-
Next Man Up!
<li>Sean Walker Post-Game Audio -</li>
<li>Is it time for a shakeup on the 1st line? -</li>
<li>Is there a bit of a letdown after clinching a playoff spot? -</li>
<li>The Kings have enough to beat the Oilers in the playoffs</li>
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Canuck Off!
<li>12-point streak is over</li>
<li>Korpi or Copley?</li>
<li>The Pacific crown is a toss-up</li>
<li>Please don't lose to the Ducks on April 13th</li>
<li>Oilers have an insane power play</li>
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Look out Western Conference!
<li>The Canuck Curse</li>
<li>Kings Digital Influencer Day</li>
<li>Expecting the Kings to win every night</li>
<li>Copley or Korpisalo in the playoffs</li>
<li>Is Grundstrom becoming un-scratchable?</li>
<li>Is Juice trying to drop 40 on us?</li>
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Free Spence
Fiala and Durzi injuries-Anybody remember a dude named Arthur Kaliyev?- Spence needs ice time- Is it important to win the Pacific? What's up with the power play?
My Name Is Joonas
<li>LA Kings legendary goalie is traded to Columbus and then flipped to the hated Vegas Golden Knights</li>
<li>Rob Blake improved the team for a playoff run</li>
<li>Big Bad Vlad, 6'3, 221 lbs</li>
<li>Big month of March</li>
<li>April 6th against Vegas and April 13th against Anaheim could be huge</li>
<li>Does Joonas Korpisalo dig Finnish Black Metal?</li>
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Dustin Mother Flippin' Brown
<li>Dustin Brown joins fellow Kings legends in the rafters </li>
<li>Byfield, Kempe, and Kopi are clicking big-time</li>
<li>Contract extensions for Copley and Mikey Anderson</li>
<li>Two must win games against Anaheim and Arizona before a very tough roadie</li>
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WTF is wrong with the Kings!?!?
We're streaking!
-Kings are riding a 3-game winning streak
-Is Quick back to being El Hombre?
-What do you do about Quinton?
-3rd line slaps
-Tim guarantees a win against Detroit to close out the homestand
Swedish Trivia Edition
Kings drop an fugly one against Winnipeg
Coach Todd seems somewhat detached
Expect some new lines against the Leafs on Saturday
Pro Tip: Kings will beat Toronto. Make your wagers accordingly.
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I'll have what Arvy's smoking!
Gabe Vilardi is legit
Kempe is ready to repeat last year
The Kings are 3rd in the Pacific
Can Cal step up against the Preds?
2022-2023 Season Preview
-Kings will make the playoffs. You heard it here first!
-Yeah, Dustin Brown is getting a statue. Get over it!
-Cal and QB need to show us something this season.
Old Timey Radio Edition
After the longest offseason in history, the Kings are finally back in pre-season action!
-Will Byfield take the next step this year?
-Is Brandt Clarke just going to bust down the door and take a roster spot?
-Can the Kings hold off Vegas and Vancouver to make the playoffs again?
Royal Rant Summer Edition
The Royal Rant podcast is back for summer!
2021-22 Season Recap
Kevin Fiala is a King!
Flashing red light in goal for LA?
Can anybody take out Colorado anytime soon?
The Alberta Abomination
<li>Kings get smoked like Easter hams in Game 2</li>
<li>The power play is a problem and we need to talk about it</li>
<li>Kings WILL win Game 3</li>
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Game One Recap
<li>Conn Smythe Quick is reactivated</li>
<li>Danault is unreal and Iafallo appears fully thawed</li>
<li>What's up with Arvidsson?</li>
<li>Game Two predictions</li>
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Put another Iafallo in the cooler, dude.
Shout out to Norway!
Who's colder?
Cal or Quick?
Is anybody not injured?
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Great Road Trip a Bruin
-Cal Peterson goes back-to-back-Athanasiou goes off-Kempe drops the gloves-Grundstrom should play more-Can the Kings catch the Flames? Is Vegas finally on the way out?
#GoKingsGo
#NHL
Valhalla Awaits!
- 2nd in the Pacific!
- Kempe is a glorious Viking
- What's up with Brown?
- Do we really need a trade?
- Danault, Arvidsson, Moore is the best line in the NHL, right?
#GoKingsGo
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Olympic Break Edition
Tim and Ryan talk:
Winter Olympics
Dustin Brown
Trade Chatter
Edmonton Oilers
Raging Roadie!
- Kings blow the roof off the joint with a 4-0-2 road trip
- Could the NHL actually figure out what "interference" is?
- Does the All-Star Game kinda suck?
- Why couldn't the Kings win a playoff series?
#GoKingsGo
Sick Power Play, Bro!
- The Great San Jose Obliteration
- Big East Coast Roadie
- Quickie playing his ass off
- Can anybody help this power play?
#GoKingsGo
Who are these guys, dude?
Spears family beef
The future is now!
How to keep Quick and Cal in the zone
Shots from dangerous parts of the ice
No Kraken letdown, please
48 Shots, 0 Points: The LA Kings Story
Topics in no particular order:
- Van Halen
- Alex Turcotte
- Gabe Vilardi
- Martin Frk
- Being the worst team in history with the goalie pulled
- Being the worst team in history with the OTHER team's goalie pulled
- Biggest Surprise, Stud, and Skunky of the Year so far
#GoKingsGo
Bye Bye Byfield
Kings take down the Caps in DC
Will Kempe keep scoring at this pace?
Quick is the team MVP so far
Could the Great 8 end up a King?
#GoKingsGo
#NHL
Straight Trippin' in Tampa
Kings drop a tough one in OT in Tampa
Why won't Kopi ever shot a wrist shot in the slot?
Is the league going to shut down again over Covid?
Should they send everybody to China for the Olympics?
#GoKingsGo
#NHL
Anschutz, he scores!
Does Phil Anschutz know that the team kind of sucks? He seems pretty busy.
Will anybody from the Reign actually pan out?
#GoKingsGo #NHL
Duck Off!
Freeway Face Off Recap
Todd and Kopi talk shootouts
Tim says that there is no way the Kings will beat the Flames
How to trade for Connor McDavid
#GoKingsGo
Hot Garbage Homestand
How many games will Pepe get?
Round 1 of the Freeway Face-Off
Grundstrom has more goals than Arvidsson
Fake NHL tough guys
Deadly December slate of games
Name That Riff!
Name That Riff!
7-game home stand off to a scary start
Tim and Ryan name a Skunk and Stud of the Week
Most Poorly Officiated Game in the history of the NHL?
Loser Point in the 'Peg
Give up a shorty to tie the game? Check
Goals by Lemieux and Grundstrom? Check.
7/8 points on the road trip? Check.