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August 13 · 18 min
NHL RADIO REPLAY: Mayor’s Minutes – LA Kings 2026-27 Season Preview
Follow @mayorNHL Building upon a recent visit to NHL Network Radio — where they assigned a letter grade to GM Ken Holland’s performance over the past year — MM founder John Hoven once again returned to the airwaves, joining Jake Hahn and Tyler Madarasz to talk more LA Kings. They explored who might be the team’s next captain, discussed Drew Doughty’s contract status, how will the other centers slot in behind Quinton Byfield’s expected spot at 1C, the odds of Artemi Panarin’s offensive output continuing at a point-per-game pace, and if this is the season Brandt Clarke breaks out as a true No. 1 defenseman, plus several other important topics. This radio segment can be heard using the player below or by downloading any of our audio files for free on the MayorsManor Apple podcast page located here.
August 1 · 27 min
NHL RADIO REPLAY: Mayor’s Minutes and Kings GM Report Card
Follow @mayorNHL Per the annual summer tradition at Sirius XM NHL Network Radio, it’s once again time for GM Report Cards to be handed out. Honoring a segment started by the late great Jim ‘Boomer’ Gordon, the responsibilities have now continued under Jake Hahn and Victoria Matiash. Immediately preceding their segment on LA GM Ken Holland, John Hoven joined for an all-new edition of Mayor’s Minutes. They talked all things Kings, including Byfield, Clarke, Doughty, Kempe, Panarin, Laviolette, and much more. This radio segment can be heard using the player below or by downloading any of our audio files for free on the MayorsManor Apple podcast page located here.
July 4 · 12 min
NHL RADIO REPLAY: Thoughts on Kings UFA Roster Adds, Trade Rumors, LA’s Next Captain, and Carlsson Offer Sheet
Enjoy a free replay of this weekend’s Hot Stove on NHL Network Radio, where John Hoven joined hosts Dennis Bernstein, Dave Pagnotta, and Ryan Paton for their final show of the season. With summer in full swing, they covered all the hot topics of the week — including: a variety of recent LA Kings UFA roster adds, LA’s new coaching staff, trade rumors, and the Leo Carlsson offer sheet. Greater detail on several topics can also be found here: FIRST LOOK: LA Kings 2026-27 Line Combos, Plus Salary Cap Outlook After July 1 Signings This radio segment can be heard using the player below or download any of our audio files for free on the Mayor’s Manor Apple podcast page located here.
June 13 · 14 min
NHL RADIO REPLAY: Nurse to LA Trade Speculation, Other Kings Trade Rumors, Plus the Doughty Situation
Enjoy a free replay of this weekend’s Hot Stove on NHL Network Radio, where John Hoven joined hosts Dennis Bernstein, Dave Pagnotta, and Ryan Paton to dig into all the latest LA Kings roster news, including trade speculation of Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse, plus rumors about a center, possibly moving one of their three goalies this summer, and the Drew Doughty situation written about here: Doughty Situation Looms Large for Kings; Holland Shares Update on Contract Situation This radio segment can be heard using the player below or download any of our audio files for free on the Mayor’s Manor Apple podcast page located here.
June 9 · 12 min
NHL RADIO REPLAY: Mayor’s Minutes – Laviolette Hiring, Holland’s Next Move, Doughty Contract, Kuemper Status
Follow @mayorNHL With several significant Kings stories percolating, Mayor’s Minutes returned to NHL Network Radio this week. In an all-new segment, John Hoven joined Jake Hahn and Victoria Matiash to share a fresh batch of hockey related opinions. Among the topics covered were: Peter Laviolette being named LA’s new head coach, what happened with DJ Smith, the next topics needing to be addressed by Ken Holland this offseason, Quintion Byfield, Drew Doughty, naming a new captain, and Darcy Kuemper’s status. As if that’s not enough to talk about, they also spent a little time chatting up Vegas and Carolina entering Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. This radio segment can be heard using the player below or by downloading any of our audio files for free on the MayorsManor Apple podcast page located here.
June 8 · 10 min
RADIO REPLAY: Talking Kings Hiring Laviolette, His Assistants, Larkin Rumors, and Other Roster Moves
Follow @mayorNHL Building on the news that LA Kings GM Ken Holland is said to have hired veteran coach Peter Laviolette as the team’s new bench boss, Mayor’s Manor founder John Hoven joined Jason Gregor on Edmonton radio to offer a few early thoughts. Some of the topics covered included: the possibility of DJ Smith returning as an assistant, Matt Greene’s status, Phil Housley, Drew Doughty, Brandt Clarke, Quinton Byfield, trade rumors surrounding Dylan Larkin, and much more. Articles referred to during the conversation were: Salary Cap Crunch: Where Kings Stand Entering 2026 Offseason Updated Notes on Kings Coaching Search; Smith Out and Laviolette the Likely Guy This radio segment can be heard using the player below or by downloading any of our audio files for free on the MayorsManor Apple podcast page located here.
May 21 · 3 min
RADIO REPLAY: Talking NHL Hockey Game at the Beach in LA
Enjoy a free replay of a recent spot on KNX 1070 AM, where John Hoven shared some thoughts regarding the LA Kings, NHL, and city of Santa Monica negotiating for a potential game to be played near the pier. It’s a conversation that builds upon our initial story here: REPORT: Kings Inching Closer to Outdoor Game on the Beach This radio segment can be heard using the player below or download any of our audio files for free on the MayorsManor Apple podcast page located here. Lead photo via AloImages
April 25 · length unknown
NHL RADIO REPLAY: Kings Situation Now and This Summer, Including Byfield, Doughty, and Head Coach
Enjoy a free replay of this weekend’s Hot Stove on NHL Network Radio, where John Hoven joined hosts Dennis Bernstein, Dave Pagnotta, and Ryan Paton to break down the Kings-Avalanche series. As the conversation moved along, things eventually turned to the summer and what’s next for GM Ken Holland, including thoughts on Drew Doughty, Quinton Byfield, Brandt Clarke, Alex Laferriere, and the team’s next head coach. This radio segment can be heard using the player below or download any of our audio files for free on the MayorsManor Apple podcast page located here.
April 14 · 15 min
NHL RADIO REPLAY: Mayor’s Minutes – Forsberg, Quick, HHOF, Byfield, Kuzmenko, and Kings Playoff Opponents
Follow @mayorNHL Step one of a long and winding journey has been completed, as the Kings officially qualified for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs this week. With that as the lead in, Mayor’s Minutes returned to NHL Network Radio for another all-new segment. As usual, John Hoven joined Jake Hahn and Victoria Matiash to offer a whole new round of hot takes and hockey related opinions. Among the topics covered this week include Anton Forsberg’s recent hot streak in goal, Jonathan Quick’s final game as a player, his probability of making the Hall of Fame, where Quinton Byfield fits into what the Kings are doing right now (and in the future), and what to do when Andrei Kuzmenko returns. As if that’s not enough to talk about, they also spent time delving into various playoff options, such as LA-Edmonton, LA-Vegas, LA-Colorado, and even LA-Anaheim. This radio segment can be heard using the player below or by downloading any of our audio files for free on the MayorsManor Apple podcast page located here.
March 18 · length unknown
NHL RADIO REPLAY: Mayor’s Minutes – Kopitar, Panarin, Kuemper, and Kings Realistic Playoff Chances
Follow @mayorNHL Fresh off the LA Kings wrapping up a 3-1-1 road trip through the Eastern Conference, Mayor’s Minutes returned to NHL Network Radio this week. John Hoven joined Jake Hahn and Victoria Matiash to share a new crop of opinions on everything from Anze Kopitar’s recent record setting performance, to the play of Darcy Kuemper in net, as well as what Artemi Panarin’s offensive contribution is adding to the team’s recent surge. Later in the conversation, the trio also discussed to what it’s been like for LA’s hockey club as they adjust to life with DJ Smith behind the bench, and they even ventured a bit into some World Cup of Hockey and World Baseball Classic chatter. This radio segment can be heard using the player below or by downloading any of our audio files for free on the MayorsManor Apple podcast page located here.

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