Royally Quacked: An LA Kings and Anaheim Ducks Hockey Podcast

In this special episode of Royally Quacked, Cody and his dad sit down with a true hockey icon, Matt Dougherty, best known for his role as Averman in the beloved Mighty Ducks franchise. The conversation kicks off with some light-hearted banter about ducks—yes, even a viral duck in a Mexican soccer jersey—before diving into Matt’s latest project, a comedy film titled Fail State. He shares insights about the creative process, the challenges of independent filmmaking, and how the film reflects the chaotic narratives of today's world.

As the discussion shifts back to hockey, Matt remini...

In Episode 116 of Royally Quacked, Cody and his dad tackle the latest developments in the hockey world, starting off with some humorous technical difficulties that set the tone for a fun-filled episode. The big news for the LA Kings is the hiring of Peter Laviolette as their new head coach, prompting a lively discussion on the implications of this decision and what it means for the team's future. They also dive into the Kings' roster moves, including the signing of Martin Chromiak and the potential for aggressive off-season trades.

Meanwhile, the Anaheim Ducks are facing their own...

In Episode 115 of Royally Quacked, Cody and his dad dive into the latest happenings in the world of hockey, from the LA Kings to the Anaheim Ducks. They kick off the episode with a recap of Cody's exciting night at the Dodgers game, sharing laughs about umpire calls and celebrity sightings. The conversation quickly shifts to the NHL, where trade rumors are swirling, including the buzz around Dylan Larkin's trade request from Detroit.

As they explore the potential moves for both teams, they discuss the Ducks' need for a solid defensive presence and the intriguing prospects that...

In Episode 114 of Royally Quacked, Cody and his dad reflect on the legacy of NHL icon Claude Lemieux and open up about the importance of mental health in hockey. They break down how his impact shaped generations of players and why these conversations matter more than ever.

The episode shifts into a full Stanley Cup Final preview as the Vegas Golden Knights clash with the Carolina Hurricanes. Cody and his dad spotlight the key players, momentum swings, and the storylines that could define the series — plus their predictions for how it all plays out.

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In Episode 113 of Royally Quacked, we embrace the off-season vibes as both the LA Kings and Anaheim Ducks reflect on their playoff journeys. Join Cody and his dad as they discuss the latest news from both teams, including player updates and coaching changes. With the Kings looking to reshape their roster and the Ducks eyeing potential trades, the conversation heats up as they speculate on what lies ahead in the off-season.

As the Stanley Cup playoffs continue, they break down the thrilling matchups and share insights on key players making waves in the league. From the World...

In Episode 112 of Royally Quacked, we tackle the emotional rollercoaster that has been the Anaheim Ducks' playoff journey! Join us as we recap the heart-wrenching Game 4 and Game 5 against the Vegas Golden Knights, where the Ducks showcased their grit but ultimately fell short. Cody shares his insights on pivotal moments, including Beckett Seneca's power play goal and the controversial plays that left fans buzzing. We dive into the strategies employed by Coach Quenneville and the standout performances from young talents like Mikaell Granlund and Cutter Gauthier.

As we reflect on the Ducks' season, we discuss the lessons...

In Episode 111 of Royally Quacked, we dive deep into the intense playoff battles between the Anaheim Ducks and the Vegas Golden Knights! Join us as we break down the thrilling Game 1 and Game 2 matchups, where the Ducks faced some controversial calls and showcased their resilience on the ice. Cody shares insights from his analysis on the icing controversy that had fans buzzing, while we highlight standout performances from players like Mikhail Granlin and Carter Hart.

As we shift gears to Game 3, we discuss the Ducks' struggles at home and the implications of their performance against a strong...

Episode 110 of Royally Quacked is packed with excitement as we dive into the thrilling playoff journeys of the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings! Join us as Cody recounts his dramatic experience at Game 6 against the Edmonton Oilers, where ticket troubles almost kept him from witnessing the action. Hear all about the ups and downs of the game, including a controversial goal that has fans buzzing.

We also break down the Kings' recent playoff exit against the Colorado Avalanche, discussing key performances and what the future holds for the team. With off-season decisions looming, we analyze contract...

In this special interview episode of Royally Quacked, we sit down with Chris Phillips, a veteran NHL athletic trainer with over three decades of experience. Chris shares his journey through the world of professional hockey, including his time with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and the Washington Capitals. He opens up about the highs and lows of working behind the bench during intense playoff runs, including the unforgettable 2003 Stanley Cup Final.

We dive deep into the unique challenges and differences between the two organizations, the importance of player health and recovery, and the impact of legendary players...

Episode 109 of Royally Quacked brings exciting news for our fans! We’re thrilled to announce that we've joined the Hockey Podcast Network, alongside other great Ducks podcasts. Join us as we reflect on our journey with the Elite Sports and Entertainment Network and express our gratitude for their support.

This episode dives into the latest NHL updates, including the retirement of two-time Stanley Cup champion Trevor Lewis, and the return of Andre Kuzmenko just in time for the playoffs. We also break down the Kings’ playoff performance against the Colorado Avalanche, discussing key player...

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Both Southern California teams are in the NHL playoffs, and the vibe is equal parts disbelief and full-on rivalry. We jump straight into what that actually means for the Anaheim Ducks and the Los Angeles Kings right now, not in abstract “playoff hockey” clichés, but in real matchups, recent form, and the little warning signs that showed up in the final week of the regular season.

We start with Ducks news, from San Diego’s Calder Cup push to roster movement and the trade conditions that finally lock in, including the fir...

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One voice can change the temperature of an entire arena, and Anaheim Ducks public address announcer Phil Hulett has been proving that for years. We talk with Phil about the real job behind the mic, the moments fans remember, and the invisible pressure of getting every detail right when 17,000 people are listening and the game is moving at full speed. 

Phil tells the origin story that still feels unreal: a simple cold call that led to an Angels tryout, a mentor who taught him the ropes in real time, and the l...

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One minute we’re celebrating a birthday and planning meetups at the pond with stickers in hand, and the next we’re deep into the kind of end-of-season hockey chaos that makes the NHL feel like a daily soap opera. We talk LA Kings roster movement and why entry-level signings and college free agents matter right now, especially with the long-term question hanging over the lineup: who eventually takes the reins when Anze Kopitar is done. We also hit the Kings trophy nominations and what leadership looks like when the playoff picture is tigh...

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A coach wins a Stanley Cup and still gets fired with eight games left. A GM gets shown the door in Toronto. Meanwhile, the Ducks keep scoring first and then finding new ways to let games slip, and the Kings are somehow writing the strangest overtime record book you’ve ever seen. That’s the energy we bring to Royally Quacked Episode 106, with a full ride through the week’s NHL news, Pacific Division chaos, and the real stress test of a late-season playoff push.

We start with Kings updates, including the mi...

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A goal gets challenged, the replay looks obvious, and somehow the call still goes the other way. That kind of week sets the tone as we grab coffee early, trade a little baseball trash talk, and then sprint through two full weeks of Anaheim Ducks hockey and LA Kings hockey before heading to the Ducks watch party at Brewery X.

We talk legacy and momentum on the Kings side, starting with Anze Kopitar hitting 1,500 games and taking over as the all-time points leader for the LA Kings. Then we dig into...

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You can learn a lot about hockey by watching highlights, but you learn even more by listening to someone who’s lived every layer of the game. We’re joined by Daryl Evans, LA Kings radio analyst, lifelong skating teacher, and the man who scored the overtime winner in the Miracle On Manchester. He takes us back to street hockey roots, a first season where he could barely skate, and the power-skating breakthrough that flipped his entire path. We also get practical advice for beginners and adult skaters, including why learning how to fall...

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A single reckless moment can change a season, and the way fans react can change the sport. We start with some quick life updates and a heads-up about next week: there’s no live stream, but we’ve got a special pre-recorded drop coming that you’ll want to hear. Then we get into the hockey, beginning with Anaheim Ducks news and Ryan Strome’s classy farewell before the conversation turns sharp.

The heart of the show is our deep dive on the Radko Gudas suspension and the fallout from the knee-on...

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Trade phones buzzed, goal lights flashed, and SoCal hockey found two different gears. We break down why Anaheim keeps thriving in tight games—powered by elite shootout execution, a surge from Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke, and a bold blue line swing for John Carlson—while Los Angeles leans into a culture reset: DJ Smith steps behind the bench, Matt Greene joins the staff, and the front office turns aging miles into valuable draft picks and a needed center in Scott Laughton.

We dig into the Ducks’ offensive layers that created clean...

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Trades don’t just move players—they reveal how teams see their window. We dig into a wild NHL trade deadline where bold gambles, clever cap work, and gritty depth bets collided. The headline moves delivered plenty to unpack: Anaheim snagged John Carlson to stabilize a young blue line and supercharge special teams, Colorado reunited with Nazem Kadri to weaponize center depth, and Utah landed MacKenzie Weegar to anchor a defense with real identity. Behind those splashes were the quieter deals that decide spring hockey: Buffalo loading up on size and snarl, Dallas bala...

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A golden goal, a louder save, and a flood of emotions that felt like destiny. We open with USA–Canada and live inside the game’s thinnest margins: why Canada’s shot share didn’t matter, how Hellebuyck’s angles and patience turned chaos into order, and the split‑second stick that erased a sure goal. Jack Hughes finishes the script, families hit the ice, and yes, there were tears. We balance the awe with detail—MVP chatter, all‑tournament picks, and the small decisions that win tournaments, from who dresses to who sits.

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Coffee at dawn, hockey at full throttle. We dive into a week where the USA women authored a masterclass in control and composure, capped by Hilary Knight’s last-minute equalizer and Megan Keller’s smooth OT winner over Canada. Aerin Frankel’s poise set the tone, the skaters did the rest, and a new core proved they’re ready to keep the standard high even as a legend bows out.

On the men’s side, the margins tightened and the drama spiked. We unpack the Czechia–Canada controversy around too-many-men, how Mitch Marner...

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A hundred episodes in, we decided to swing for the fences. We start with a quick pulse check on Los Angeles—Artemi Panarin will wear 72—and the tough news that Kevin Fiala underwent season-ending surgery, then dig into what that means for the Kings’ playoff odds, power-play rotations, and cap flexibility. From there, we zoom out to contract strategy: why a Brandt Clarke long-term deal at a rising cap might age beautifully, and how the Ducks can lock in Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier without choking future space. Bridge deals for developing defense, bigger...

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A quiet week off? Not even close. We came back to a league on tilt: Artemi Panarin chose Los Angeles, signed a buyout-proof two-year deal, and instantly changed how the Kings attack the stretch run. Meanwhile, the Ducks balanced a heartfelt farewell to a beloved superfan with a gritty push to keep a playoff spot, riding big nights from Cutter Gauthier, Mikael Granlund, and Jackson LaCombe while grinding through a maddening shutout loss and a satisfying sweep of Vegas.

We pull apart the Panarin trade from every angle—return value, retention, an...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 a...

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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 an...

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’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 nestle...

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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 shift...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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 resu...

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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.

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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 Kreide...

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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...

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A week of chaos delivered the most fun kind of hockey: wild momentum swings, unlikely heroes, and a scoreboard that wouldn’t sit still. We open with real life—on-call shifts, long drives, and coffee-fueled nights—then jump straight into the ice where the Ducks and Kings each wrote their own kind of comeback story.

For Anaheim, the road trip turned into a showcase. Cutter Gauthier looks every bit the natural finisher, Leo Carlsson carries himself like a veteran play-driver, and Mason McTavish keeps sniping through impossible windows. Ross “the Boss” Johnston s...

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A week of Southern California hockey delivered everything: a Ducks road rollercoaster that turned into a statement OT win, a home-opener surge powered by net-front grit, and a Kings team battling penalties, pairing problems, and a second-period slump. We dig into why Anaheim’s offense looks sustainable—Kreider’s screens and tips, McTavish’s engine, Leo Carlson’s calm playmaking—and how the new alternates split is building a leadership core that matches their identity. When a power play adds a crease specialist and a young distributor, you don’t just score prettier goals, you ban...