Episode 106: Ducks Need Answers, Kings Need Points
APR 6, 202691 MIN
Episode 106: Ducks Need Answers, Kings Need Points
APR 6, 202691 MIN
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Send us Fan MailA 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 milestone nobody wants: tying the record for most overtime games in a season and setting the mark for overtime losses. From there we get into prospect and roster talk, including the Slukynsky brothers signing entry-level contracts and what it could mean as the Kings plan for a new wave of players. On the Ducks side we cover key injuries, Roger McQueen’s move into pro hockey with San Diego, and why the Anaheim Ducks power play and penalty kill are becoming the story at the worst possible time.Then we zoom out to the league: the Toronto Maple Leafs firing Brad Treliving sparks a bigger argument about team identity, roster fit, and why copying a champion’s blueprint can blow up fast. The Vegas Golden Knights move on from Bruce Cassidy and bring in John Tortorella, and we break down what a “new voice” really changes this late. After that, it’s wall-to-wall game recaps for both teams, a Macklin Celebrini MVP-level impact check, standings math, predictions, listener questions, and yes, a surprise puppy co-host moment.If you’re following the NHL playoff race, Anaheim Ducks hockey, or Los Angeles Kings hockey, you’ll feel right at home. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave us a rating and review. What’s the single biggest change you’d make before the playoffs?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/ESENetworkJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/MEx82G9Iron+Steel Threads: Use code RQ10 to save 10% on your order.https://ironsteelthreads.com/?ref=rqUse 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/teamseatgeekDitch the bulky phone grips, get Ohsnap. Grab yours at https://www.ohsnap.com/RoyallyQuackedPodcast Socials:Instagram: @royallyquacked Twitter: @RoyallyQuackedTikTok: RoyallyQuackedOur Socials:Cody SpinkInstagram: @spinko1221Twitter: @spinko1221Gary SpinkInstagram: @garyspink21