Jim Fox and Alex Faust take a look at the playoff teams at the conclusion of the 2021 NHL Season. Our broadcasting duo also discuss leading candidates for post season awards. Jim Fox also makes his argument for separating the awards by division due to the temporary divisional format used during the 2021 season.

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Playoff Preview and Post Season Awards

With the end of the season nearing, our broadcasting duo revisit their preseason predictions. How did the schedule impact the season? What new players made the biggest impact? Jim Fox and Alex Faust take a look back at the 2021 season and what they thought might happen then open up the listener mailbag. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.

Revisiting Preseason Predictions

Fox & Faust are back and there's plenty to talk about. Our broadcasting duo break down the trade deadline and its impact on the competitive balance of the NHL. Jim and Alex also take a moment to acknowledge Patrick Marleau's recent achievement. Finally, former (1989-2006) LA Kings Equipment Manager Peter Millar talks about the evolution of hockey equipment, his career path through the hockey world and his long standing connection with the Fox family. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.

Peter Millar

Jim Fox returns to the podcast and addresses the recent controversy involving NHL refs that Alex Faust and Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly touched on in the previous episode. The Kings broadcasters also anticipate what the trade deadline might look like as a result of the lifting of some quarantine restrictions as well as the reality of the flat cap and Jim has some suggestions for post-season award balloting. Finally, former captain of the LA Kings, Mike Murphy talks about his time as a King, his first impressions of LA and the pressure of playing in the Miracle on Manchester in the second half of his appearance with Jim and Alex. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast

Mike Murphy (Part 2)

Bill Daly joins Alex Faust for a conversation about the current state of the NHL. The NHL deputy commissioner updates Faust on next seasons schedule, the recent reffing controversy and the status of fans returning to NHL arenas. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.

Bill Daly

In the first part of a two part conversation, former Kings captain and current Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations, Mike Murphy joins Jim Fox and Alex Faust for an inside look at the NHL situation room. Murphy reveals the origins of a number of mechanisms the NHL has for "getting it right" and discusses some of the philosophy behind the leagues current structure. Part two will focus on Murphy's tenure as captain of the LA Kings and will be available next week. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast

Mike Murphy (Part 1)

Darryl Sutter is back in the NHL, power plays are more potent than ever and the women's game is making strides. Jim Fox and Alex Faust muse about the return of one of hockey's most enigmatic personalities behind the bench (00:25), examine the status of professional women's hockey (19:55) and theorize about the sudden surge of power play goals across the league (36:40). Former King Garry Galley joins Jim for a one-on-one conversation (44:35) about Tom Wilson, hitting in the modern game and his multiple stops as an LA King. Finally our broadcasters tackle the Tom Wilson suspension (1:01:46) before returning to the listener mailbag to closeout the episode (1:12:00). Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.

Feat. Garry Galley, Darryl Sutter memories & listener mailbag

General Manager Rob Blake joins Jim Fox and Alex Faust for an incredibly revealing discussion about the current state of the LA Kings. The Hall of Famer addresses the current roster, the prospects and details of the organization that even the our broadcasters were unaware of. After talking to the GM, our broadcasting duo also address the NHL Outdoor Games in Lake Tahoe, more drama in New York and Ken Dryden's call to expand the nets. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.

Rob Blake

Jim Fox and Alex Faust explore possible explanations for teams strong play coming out of extended Covid-19 shutdowns and the importance of rest on the mind and body. Then Alex leads Jim on a trip down memory lane as they discuss Jim's participation in the 1999 film Mystery, Alaska. Ray Ferraro weighs in on his thoughts about the modern game and his memories of 2012 and our broadcasting duo revisits the fan mailbag. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast

Feat. Ray Ferraro, Mystery Alaska memories & more fan mailbag

Alex Faust and Jim Fox address the growing impact Covid-19 is having on the 2021 NHL season. From Vegas to New Jersey more and more games are being postponed and new protocols are being enacted. The broadcasting duo also takes a look at the situation in New York as they muse about locker room chemistry and the avenues for change the modern player has available to them. Former LA Kings netminder Kelly Hrudey hops on for a quick conversation with Jim about the current state of goaltending around the league. Finally, Jim and Alex open up the fan mailbag to close out the show. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.

Feat. Kelly Hrudey & Fan Mailbag

The 2021 NHL Season will be unlike any before it and with any luck unlike any that follows. New restrictions on socializing and travel are designed to ensure the safety of the players and staff and even in flight behavior has been impacted. Trevor Moore joins Jim Fox and Alex Faust from Minnesota to talk about the challenges of playing amidst the new protocols as well as his path from Southern California to the NHL. Jim and Alex also take a look around the league and touch on some of the major stories from the past week. Never miss an episode by subscribing at LAKings.com/podcast

On Road Trips in 2021 w/ Trevor Moore

The LA Kings are back on the ice and Jim and Alex are back on the air. In this episode of Fox & Faust, the Kings broadcasters talk about the new game day routine in and outside of STAPLES Center. Despite a lack of fans, shifting rosters and unfortunate postponements, the 2021 NHL is underway and some of the changes implemented this season may extend to seasons beyond. Fox and Faust explore the current state of the league early in the 2021 season and revisit the fan mailbag for the first time in Season 2. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.

On The New Normal

Fox and Faust is back for the start of the 2021 LA Kings Season! Jim Fox and Alex Faust share their thoughts on everything from the Stanley Cup Final to the newly formed Western Division to kick off a brand new season. Will Drew Doughty return to form? Will the Kings make the playoffs? Listen to find out the answers to these questions and more! Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.

On A Brand New Season

The NHL is entering phase three of the Return To Play plan but the season is over for the LA Kings. Jim Fox and Alex Faust reflect back on tumultuous season for the LA Kings and look forward to the qualifying rounds of the NHL's return to play plan. The pair of broadcasters also open the mailbag one last time this season and thank all of you for your continued support. To hear other podcasts from the LAKings, visit LAKings.com/podcast.

On The End Of A Season

With the NHL exploring options for a return to action, Jim Fox and Alex Faust spoke with LA Kings COO, Kelly Cheeseman. The Kings broadcasters had plenty of questions for the executive and the conversation covered a wide array of topics. The Kings are in constant communication with local governments, league executives and player representatives as well as season ticket holders and media rights holders to ensure that when the Kings ultimately return to the ice it will be done as safely and successfully as possible. After speaking to the COO, Jim and Alex revisit the mailbag to finish the episode. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast

On A Possible Return To Play w/ Kings COO, Kelly Cheeseman

Join Jim Fox and Alex Faust as the LA Kings broadcast team dives deep into the NHL to share their thoughts on the Kings, hockey culture, broadcast journalism, life away from the rink and everything between.

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