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Send us a text A late-night show with early-morning energy: we open with laughs and jump straight into the week’s biggest swings for Ducks and Kings fans. Leo Carlsson’s thigh procedure casts doubt over Sweden’s Olympic plans, Mason McTavish exits late with an upper-body issue, and Jackson Lacombe earns a deserved call to Team USA thanks to smart role-for-role roster thinking. On the Kings side, trade watch heats up with Connor Garland and Evander Kane rumors, while Brandt Clark finds his groove and Quinton Byfield gets a firm challenge to drive play like a second-overall pick. Around the league, Vegas does Vegas—landing Rasmus Andersson and pushing chips in again—while the Sharks add Kiefer Sherwood to fuel a surprising push behind Macklin Celebrini’s spark. We pause on Linus Ullmark’s candid note about mental health after the Boston-to-Ottawa move, a reminder that behind every transaction is a person navigating real life. Contract updates for Alex Steeves and Josh Doan round out a busy ticker, and we kick the tires on a spicy idea: would you swap Alexis Lafrenière for Shane Wright straight up? The game recaps are pure adrenaline. Anaheim edges L.A. in OT on a brilliant 19-year-old stick lift into a two-on-one winner, then Cutter Gauthier bags a birthday brace to sweep the Rangers. Lukáš Dostál turns into a wall in Colorado, stoning 40 of 41 and keeping McKinnon and Makar off the sheet. Seattle surges late, but the Ducks’ structure holds for a six-game heater—a pattern backed by fewer goals against and calmer breakout habits. The Kings, living on a knife’s edge, finally win a shootout over the Blues with Trevor Moore back in the lineup, though special teams and late-game lapses remain the story. We close with grounded predictions, a quick standings snapshot, and a warm reminder about renewal, family milestones, and showing up for each other. Hit play for smart, fan-first hockey talk—trade rumors, injury updates, tactical takeaways, and the kind of game stories that stick. If you enjoy this one, follow Royally Quacked everywhere, subscribe on YouTube to catch the clips, and leave a rating or review so we can read it on the show. Who’s your Olympic goalie pick, and would you make the Lafrenière-for-Wright trade? Tell us. 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

Send us a text The Freeway Faceoff delivered everything we love about SoCal hockey: pace, pushback, and a shootout finish that felt like a high-wire act. We break down how Mason McTavish turned patience into a hammer, how Beckett Sennecke’s hands changed the angle, and why Brandt Clarke’s confidence matters late. From tight 5-on-5 details to the psychology of slowing a goalie’s read, we unpack the moments that swung a rivalry game. Beyond the spotlight, both front offices have real decisions to make. Anaheim’s week brought an AHL All-Star for Tim Washe, a Jeffrey Viel trade, Troy Terry heading to IR, and Leo Carlson’s recovery timeline. Sam Colangelo’s net-front grit stands out in a lineup that wants more inside goals. Across the hall, the Kings face uncomfortable questions about Jim Hiller’s leash and Newell Brown’s power play while evaluating rumored targets like Travis Konecny, Owen Tippett, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Alex Tuch, and Rasmus Andersson. We talk age curves, AAVs, and why rentals that don’t raise your playoff ceiling are a trap. We also zoom out: new alternate jersey colors teased for next season (green for Anaheim, purple for LA), Olympic test games that calmed ice concerns, and a string of league milestones and extensions that frame the market. The game recaps matter—LA gutting out a win in Edmonton, Dallas splitting the SoCal back-to-back, Vegas nicking LA in OT, and Buffalo weathering Anaheim’s late surge—but the theme is bigger. Winning now is about layers: inside ice, screen timing, controlled entries, and letting high-skill players make the last touch under pressure. If you’re here for strategy, trade logic, or just to relive a ridiculous shootout, you’ll feel right at home. Tap play, then tell us: who should your team chase at the deadline, and which alternate color do you want to see on the ice? Subscribe, share with a fellow fan, and leave a quick review so more hockey fans find the show. 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

Send us a text A brutal stretch for SoCal hockey turns into a candid therapy session and a scouting report rolled into one. We open with the Ducks’ eight-game slide and the growing nerves around Cutter Gauthier’s extension, then challenge the logic of chasing the wrong trade targets while scratching one of the few consistent forwards in Ryan Strome. Waivers for Nikita Nesterenko and a goalie shuffle with Mrazek to IR and Husso back up only added to the churn. The pattern is clear: Anaheim often strikes first, then drifts, and a fragile middle frame buries them. Across the freeway, the Kings somehow took two smart wins off the Wild before laying an egg in Winnipeg. Injuries to Kopitar and Trevor Moore forced call-ups and a reliance on structure over spark, but the special teams slide is becoming a weekly headline. The bright spots help—Brandt Clarke’s swagger, Alex Turcotte’s pop, and flashes from Kuzmenko—but Quinton Byfield’s offense remains the swing factor. He wins pucks and tracks like a center you trust; the finishing and usage need a nudge to unlock the ceiling everyone saw. We also break down a Zegras revenge night in Philly, a controversial goal reversal vs San Jose, and what slow-motion reviews get wrong about real-time intent. Around the league, we touch on fresh extensions, a poignant goodbye to Hall-of-Famer Glenn Hall and his impossible 502-game streak, and early Olympic roster reveals. Then it’s predictions and an invite: meet us at Noble Ale Works on Friday the 16th for a free, all-ages Ducks vs Kings watch party with vendors, giveaways, and a live stream. If you enjoyed this one, follow, subscribe, and leave a quick review—it helps more fans find the show. Which fix would you make first: shake up lines, change special teams, or pull the trade trigger? 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

Send us a text A rivalry rout, a painful pattern, and a few bright sparks set the stage for one of our most candid shows yet. We open on the Kings’ 6–1 statement over the Ducks and the Sharks’ five-goals-on-13-shots stunner, then rewind the tape to ask why Anaheim keeps spotting teams the first goal and how that habit wrecks structure, special teams, and momentum. On the other side, we talk through the Kings’ identity tug-of-war: a reliable defensive base that still needs more bite on the power play and a stronger finishing mindset from their big bodies and young skill. From there we get into specifics. What does “start on time” actually look like shift by shift? Fewer high-risk breakouts, tighter neutral zone routes, and shots that create rebounds instead of finessed passes to nowhere. We make the case for pairing a true shutdown righty with a puck-moving lefty to calm the Ducks’ blue line, and we outline how LA’s penalty kill can tighten the slot without conceding the flanks. Quinton Byfield’s role comes up too: when he drives the net and shoots off the rush, the entire top six looks different. When he defers, the offense stalls. Then it’s Olympic roster fever. Canada’s forward core is terrifying, but the crease is a debate—Logan Thompson’s form versus Darcy Kuemper’s experience. Team USA chose balance over star scoring, leaving out Jason Robertson and stirring real questions about where clutch goals will come from in a short tournament. We highlight how international reps could unlock another level for Leo Carlsson and Lukas Dostal, and why Sweden’s goaltending tandem might be the quiet edge no one is talking about. We wrap with predictions, practical fixes, and your comments from live chat. Want more honest breakdowns and fewer clichés? Hit follow, subscribe on YouTube, and ring the bell so you never miss our live streams or bonus rants. Share the episode with a friend who loves SoCal hockey, and drop your take: what’s the one move your team must make this 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

Send us a text Southern California hockey brought big feelings this week: a front-office shakeup in LA, trade buzz in Anaheim, and a pair of games that showed how special teams and shot quality can flip a scoreboard. We start with community—holiday check-ins, shoutouts, and a push to hit our subscriber goal—then head straight into the real changes. Marc Bergevin heads to Buffalo for a bigger role, while Jim Hiller steps into direct power play control. It’s overdue, and the timing says it all: the Kings can’t keep living on one or two goals and expect deep spring hockey. Across the freeway, the Ducks have ambition. With OC Vibe construction in motion and the Wild Wing statue on the move, the bigger conversation is roster direction. We unpack why a move for Jordan Kyrou or Robert Thomas would rewire Anaheim’s forward core, slot cleanly behind Leo Carlsson, and stabilize the power play with speed and distribution. We also touch on Ryan Strome’s trade chatter and how center depth, cap planning, and term shape smart decisions. Game stories bring receipts. LA’s losses to Seattle highlighted a painful pattern—outshooting but failing to finish, ceding special teams momentum, and blocking too few shots. Anaheim outplayed the Kraken 5-on-5 and still got goalied by Philipp Grubauer, then edged Columbus with timely pushes and better net-front presence. We zoom in on how both teams can fix their power plays: more movement through the bumper, better weak-side seams, and a heavier screen game. Then it’s on to World Juniors, where names like Carter George, Liam Greentree, and multiple Ducks prospects flashed the future with composed transitions and sharp reads. We wrap with predictions, a nuanced Fantilli vs Carlsson snapshot, and a candid case for change in LA: let Byfield drive offense, modernize the system, and swap “safe” for “dangerous.” Anaheim’s path is about layers—keep the rush, add cycle pressure, and convert shot volume into goals. If you love honest SoCal hockey talk, you’ll feel right at home. Enjoy the episode, share it with a friend, and help us hit 100 subscribers. If you’re coming to the January 16 watch party at Noble Ale Works, say hi—we’ll have stickers and plenty to cheer about. Subscribe, rate, and drop your take: retool, rebuild, or rethink? 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

Send us a text ’Twas the Night Before Christmas — Royally Quacked Edition A Ducks vs. Kings Holiday Tale ’Twas the night before Christmas across Southern CA, Where two hockey worlds lived just a freeway away. The bright lights of Los Angeles shimmered with pride, While Orange County glowed softly with coastline beside. The sweaters were hung in the locker rooms with care, In hopes that a rivalry showdown soon would be there. The Ducks were nestled in Anaheim, snug in their beds, While visions of breakaways danced in their heads. Carlsson with his mitts, and Dostal in net, Dreamed of highlight‑reel moments they hadn’t pulled off yet. McTavish was ready, his shot sharp and true, Terry imagined the magic he’d soon skate into. Mintyukov and Zellweger, blue‑line youth on the rise, Brought speed and creativity that dazzled the eyes. Gauthier’s fierce stride, Gudas’s tough tone, And LaCombe, steady‑skating in a style of his own. All guided by Coach Q, with his confident plan, Shaping a Ducks squad with belief in each man. Up north in L.A., the Kings rested too, Plotting crisp zone entries and a forecheck or two. Kopitar’s leadership, Byfield’s long stride, And Clarke’s booming slapshot filled them with pride. Kempe dreamed of snipes, Fiala of flair, While Kuemper stood ready with a calm, steady stare. Moore brought the hustle, Turcotte brought the speed, And Anderson defended with toughness the Kings always need. All sharpened by Coach Jim Hiller’s guiding mind, Steering the Kings toward the goals they’d designed. When out on the ice there arose such a clatter, Both teams hit the rink to see what was the matter. The Zamboni lights glowed, the arena hummed low, And two familiar figures glided out in the snow. It was Bailey, mane flowing, with a mischievous grin, Strutting to center ice like he knew he would win. And Wild Wing, descending from the rafters on a zip line so clean, Landing in style like the star of the scene. Together they hollered with unfiltered delight, “Royally Quacked fans, gather ’round for the night!” They spoke of a season both fierce and electric, Of overtime thrillers and goals so poetic. 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

Send us a text Hockey rarely grants tidy weeks, and this one came wrapped in chaos. We kick off with festive energy and a spotlight on creators keeping SoCal fans informed before diving straight into the turbulence: Anaheim’s goalie shuffle as Petr Mrazek returns and Lukas Dostal reclaims the net, Leo Carlson’s tear that evokes Teemu-era memories, and a hard-but-fair fine for Frank Vatrano after a dust-up with Jason Robertson. Then we celebrate a franchise voice—Steve Carroll’s 2,000th Ducks call—because some milestones deserve a loud cheer. Over in LA, the tone shifts. Darcy Kuemper hits IR, Phoenix Copley returns on emergency, and a salary-clearing Philip Deneault trade hints at a bigger swing post-roster freeze. We take inventory of the Kings’ pipeline across the OHL, WHL, and NCAA, from Carter George’s resilience to Liam Greentree’s steady punch to Denver’s assembly line of contributors. There’s even a number-nerd detour: Adrian Kempe chose nine for Fernando Torres, a reminder that sports loyalties cross oceans. Game stories carry the week’s weight. The Ducks stumble in Newark, stun the Rangers at MSG, claw back to OT in Columbus before Adam Fantilli walks off three-on-one, and absorb an eight-goal reality check from Dallas despite equal shots. The Kings ride a familiar rollercoaster: overtime heartbreak vs Calgary, a tough loss in Dallas, a tight setback vs Florida, and a cathartic 2–1 win in Tampa behind an Adrian Kempe brace and a fortress of shot blocks. Along the way, we hit broader NHL notes—Pittsburgh sale talks, roster freeze timing, injury timelines, and pick-shuffling trades—plus a bright piece of theater: Kings–Ducks in full color rush, a look the league should greenlight more often. We close with solutions, not sighs. LA needs goals beyond Kempe and a sharper power play; a coaching philosophy that unlocks Fiala and Byfield might be the fastest lever. Anaheim needs a true top-four defensive stopper to steady Zellweger and Lacombe and lift special teams back to respectable. Predictions are set, wish lists sent, and the holiday spirit stays intact. If you’re traveling, queue this up, share it with a fellow fan, and tell us your one move to fix your team. Subscribe, leave a review, and drop your Ducks or Kings wish list—we’ll read our favorites on the show. 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

Send us a text A shorthanded equalizer with 0.1 on the clock, a 6–0 shutout, and a tripping call on a goalie that flipped a finish—this week had everything. We dive into the Ducks’ offensive burst behind Leo Carlsson, Beckett Sennecke, and Troy Terry, plus Lukáš Dostál’s return and the delicate waiver dance with Ville Husso. On the other side, the Kings finally uncorked goals against Chicago and leaned on Brandt Clarke’s surge from the blue line, only to see late-game whistles cloud a gritty trip to Seattle. We zoom out to the world juniors, where both pipelines look stacked. The Kings send a wave of talent across USA, Finland, Czechia, and Slovakia; the Ducks lock in key Swedish invites. Why it matters: WJC ice is the best read on who drives play under pressure—and who jumps a development tier before spring. We also unpack the week’s cap and roster mechanics, from emergency recalls to the 10-game waiver threshold, making sense of how front offices protect depth while chasing points. Then we tackle the earthquake: Quinn Hughes to Minnesota for a haul. Would the Kings or Ducks have matched it? What’s the right price when a top-two defenseman changes your breakout, power play, and ceiling overnight? We examine fit, not just value, and how each team’s identity should guide big swings. And yes, we argued jerseys too: Dallas’ third looks ready to be a primary, Boston edges Tampa in the stadium set, and color-on-color continues its comeback—when letters don’t replace logos. Come for the highlights and heat checks; stay for the practical takeaways. For L.A., it’s simplifying the power play and getting Byfield attacking downhill. For Anaheim, it’s riding Carlsson’s pace, feeding Sennecke in motion, and letting Dostál calm the crease. Hit play, then tell us: were those late penalties legit or game-changers that shouldn’t stand? Subscribe, share with a hockey friend, and drop a review—we’ll read the best ones on the show. 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

Send us a text In this episode of 'Royally Quacked', hosts Gary and Cody discuss the latest happenings in the NHL, focusing on the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings. They cover team news, player injuries, and game recaps, including a thrilling shootout between the Ducks and Capitals. The hosts also share their predictions for upcoming games and engage with listener questions, highlighting the evolving dynamics of both teams and their performances this season. 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

Send us a text Summary In this engaging conversation, Jesse Cohen, host of 'All the Kings Men,' shares his journey as a Kings fan, the impact of excitement in sports, and the cultural phenomenon of the Mighty Ducks. He discusses the evolution of his podcast, memorable moments in Kings history, and provides insights into the current season's performance, emphasizing the importance of genuine excitement and community in building a fanbase. In this engaging conversation, Jesse Cohen discusses the current state of the Los Angeles Kings, reflecting on their inconsistent performance and the unpredictable nature of the NHL season. The discussion delves into the implications of free agency on the team's strategy, the future of the center position following Andrzej Kopitar's eventual retirement, and the promising prospects within the Kings' system. The conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities facing the Kings as they navigate their path forward in the league. Jesse Cohen: Theroyalhalf.com https://youtube.com/@royalhalfradio?si=HuxxBqIFi7Evg_QS 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

Send us a text The Pacific Division just got spicy again. A chaotic Orange Friday shootout, an OT heist against Vegas, and a razor-thin loss to Vancouver set the stage for a week where identity and execution mattered on every shift. We break down why Anaheim suddenly scores in waves—Leo Carlsson threading passes, Jackson Lacombe and Olen Zellweger jumping into lanes, and Cutter Gauthier punishing turnovers—and how Troy Terry and Chris Kreider are reshaping the power play into a real threat. With Lukáš Dostál sidelined, we dig into Ville Husso’s timely composure, Petr Mrazek’s steadiness, and the quiet fingerprints of goalie coach Peter Budaj on every key save. On the other bench, the Kings squeezed out a hard-earned regulation win and pushed the rivalry game to the brink behind Brandt Clarke’s poise and Kevin Fiala’s relentless shot creation. But questions loom: can Quinton Byfield turn posts into points, and when will LA’s power play evolve from careful to dangerous? We talk systems, risk tolerance, and why “playing not to lose” caps the ceiling in a conference that demands more. Add in a lively look around the league—suspensions, signings, trade prices—and an eye on the Ontario Reign’s youth wave, and you’ve got a full snapshot of where both franchises stand. This episode is also a thank-you note: to the listeners who show up live, to the creators who boost our signal, and to the hockey community that turns a freeway into a bond. Stick around for predictions, a few spicy taco takes, and a tease for a Kings-friendly interview dropping midweek. If you love the Ducks–Kings rivalry, prospect development, and honest talk about coaching and special teams, you’ll feel right at home here. Enjoyed the show? Tap follow, leave a rating on Apple or Spotify, and share this with a friend who loves a good rivalry. Your support helps keep the quacks and crowns coming. 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

Send us a text A franchise declares who it is when it chooses certainty over churn, and that’s exactly what we unpack as the Kings lock in Adrian Kempe on a 10-year deal with a savvy, bonus-heavy structure. We get into why that number and term make sense relative to his two-way value, how the no-move and no-trade protections frame the next era, and what it signals about retool talk. Then the plot twists: Doughty’s toe puts Brant Clarke center stage, the defensive metrics trend up, but timely finishing and special teams decide three razor-thin results. Across town, the Ducks face a different kind of tension: a promising blue line that doesn’t have enough nightly seats. We lay out the real choices around Pavel Mintyukov—AHL reps to rebuild rhythm, rotation with clear standards, or exploring value—while spotlighting Ian Moore’s poise on his off side and Olen Zellweger’s OT killer instinct. Cutter Gauthier and Leo Carlson keep stacking milestones, yet PK leaks against Boston show where precision still matters. It’s a week of last-minute equalizers, gutsy goaltending, and the kind of 3-on-3 reads that show which prospects think the game at NHL speed. We widen the lens with quick hits from around the league: timely extensions, tough injuries, Hellebuyck’s procedure, and the IIHF’s move to mandate neck guards at the 2026 Olympics. And yes, we make the full case for more color-on-color games after that gorgeous Red Wings vs Rangers showcase—why select matchups pop on TV, how to avoid clashes, and how rituals like Halloween and Black Friday could become visual events in Southern California. If you care about roster building, development paths, and the tiny details that swing one-goal games, this one’s for you. Tap play, then tell us: should LA keep stacking defense-first minutes, should Anaheim send Minty down for runway, and which color-on-color matchup needs to happen next? Subscribe, share with a hockey friend, and drop a review to help more fans find the show. 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

Send us a text The pace is up, the hits are down, and the plot is thick. Southern California hockey just delivered a week that flipped expectations: Anaheim punched above its weight behind Leo Carlson’s surge, while LA leaned on Corey Perry’s unlikely spark and Quentin Byfield’s OT touch to steal points in tough buildings. We sift through the noise to find the real signals—why the Ducks look legitimate even in a loss to Colorado, and how the Kings’ home/away split reveals a physical and special teams gap they can still close. We start with a heater in Vegas and a tidy win over Winnipeg that showcased Anaheim’s maturing habits: controlled entries, smarter shot selection, and a second unit that finally threatens. Then it’s a reality check against the Avalanche that still offered value—discipline matters and details decide. On the Kings’ side, Kuzmenko’s scratch wasn’t drama for drama’s sake; it was a jolt meant to reset a skilled winger. Perry’s edge game changed tone in LA, drawing cheers from fans who once loathed him, and Byfield’s confidence is creeping into decisive moments. That sets up a bigger conversation: extend Adrian Kempe now or risk deadline roulette? We break down comps, leverage, and what a late deal could cost. League-wide notes round out the picture with injuries and signings that ripple through matchups and power plays. Then we dive into game-by-game breakdowns with what actually moved the needle: Ducks’ special teams swings, Kings’ blocked-shot deficit, and which lines drove momentum. The rivalry stakes are rising, too—there’s a January back-to-back circled in bold. Expect more of what makes this fun: hard minutes for young defenders, elite pace from Anaheim’s top line, and LA’s structure grinding down mistakes. If you’re here for the story behind the scores—development arcs, contract dynamics, and why standings in mid-November matter—you’ll feel right at home. Subscribe, share with a fellow fan, and drop us your take: are the Ducks ready for a playoff run, and what would you pay to keep Kempe in LA? Your comments drive the show, and we’ll read them live 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

Send us a text Seven goals. Twice. A hat trick. A shutout. And a fanbase arguing about short-handed goals against. This week gave us everything: Anaheim’s young core exploding for highlight after highlight, Los Angeles flashing brilliance one night and bleeding momentum the next, and a league full of surprises that actually matter when you zoom into the numbers. We start with Ducks fireworks: Leo Carlsson’s playmaking has turned zone entries into scoring chances on command, while Cutter Gauthier’s release is already dictating penalty-kill coverage and opening space for Vatrano, Terry, and Kreider. Add Dostal’s timely saves and Lacombe’s blue line poise, and you get back-to-back seven-goal wins, and a season sweep of the defending champs. The takeaway is bigger than a hot streak: chemistry and scheme finally match the roster. Keep it intact, target age-aligned upgrades only, and add defensive layers to survive playoff pressure. Then, the Kings. Kuemper’s shutout over Winnipeg was stellar, Doughty’s record was deserved, and Perry’s energy is real. But the trends you can’t ignore are the shorties against and the identity tug-of-war between a defense-first system and a roster that needs faster, bolder support through the middle. We break down where the power play is leaking, what structural tweaks could fix it, and where the coaching conversation turns from patience to decision. Around the league, we hit the moments that matter: milestone goals, eye-catching sweaters in Utah, injuries and personal leaves that ripple through standings, and the latest awards watch. If you care about how trends become outcomes—youth acceleration, systems fit, and trade timing—this one’s for you. If you’re riding the Ducks’ surge or fretting the Kings’ inconsistencies, jump in. Follow, share with a hockey friend, and leave a quick review to help more fans find the show. What’s your fix: tighten the PK, or change the bench voice first? 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

Send us a text A week like this doesn’t just hand us headlines; it tests what we believe about two very different SoCal trajectories. We kick off with the Kings’ strange run of banking points without regulation wins and why that stat can hide bigger issues, from penalty trouble to shot suppression. Then we pivot to Anaheim’s surge: a faster, cleaner transition game powered by Leo Carlson’s playmaking, Troy Terry’s finishing touch, and Mason McTavish’s bully-in-traffic mindset. Mix in the emotions of John Gibson’s return and a shootout masterclass in Florida, and you’ve got a fascinating snapshot of where the Ducks are going. We also zoom out to the wider NHL. Milestones matter—Kucherov at 1,000, Hedman at 800, and Crosby’s march to 1,700—because they frame the standard stars must chase. Meanwhile, long-term contracts for Thomas Harley, Logan Cooley, and Martin Necas tell the real cap-era story: smart teams lock core skill for eight years and build around it. We debate the Frozen Frenzy concept too and make the case for a staggered, all-day slate that actually grows the pie for fans, fantasy nerds, and casual viewers. Game recaps bring it all home. Ducks-Lightning and Ducks-Panthers show how a sturdy goalie and opportunistic special teams can tilt tight margins. Kings-Predators and Kings-Sharks reveal the tension between LA’s offensive depth and their tendency to sit in the box and bleed shots. Still, there are bright lights: Brant Clark’s confidence, Alex Turcotte’s touches, and yes, Corey Perry’s net-front edge sparking real offense in LA. We end with bold predictions, a standings health check, and a few surprises that might not be flukes. If you’re here for insight, laughs, and honest takes on what’s real vs. early-season noise, you’re in the right spot. Hit follow, share with a fellow hockey fan, and drop your hot take or favorite Halloween candy in the comments. Want more episodes like this? Subscribe and leave a quick review—it helps more fans find the show. 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