144: Keeping Kempe a King

Kempe contract!! The LA Kings are still a wild ride of ups and downs, but Kempe's new 8-year deal has Chanelle and Diane feeling all the way up. Now that's he locked in... could he become the next Kings captain after this season? Speaking of, Kopitar's retirement tour rolled through the towns of some fellow legends, making the long goodbye start to feel a little more real. Plus, the pod checks in on Jonathan Quick still being a lovable hot head, weird recent injuries on other teams and works through feelings about the upcoming hockey romance show 'Heated Rivalry,' that's totally, absolutely not based on Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin. Chanelle and Diane discuss the recent ups and downs of the Los Angeles Kings, focusing on Adrian Kempe's new contract, the potential for him to become captain, and the emotional legacy of Anze Kopitar. They also delve into the team's performance, injuries affecting key players, and the upcoming hockey show 'Heated Rivalry' that explores relationships in the sport. The conversation highlights fan reactions, media portrayals of hockey, and the need for consistency in the Kings' gameplay.