Episode 116: Laviolette Era Begins… and McTavish Trade Smoke Rises

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 set of challenges, including the surprising departure of head coach McIlvain to the Boston Bruins and ongoing trade rumors surrounding young talent like Mason McTavish. The duo reflects on the Ducks' promising season and the uncertainty that lies ahead as they look to bolster their roster. As the Stanley Cup Final heats up, they analyze the thrilling matchups between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes, discussing standout performances from players like Jordan Staal and the potential for a Carolina championship. With plenty of laughs and engaging banter, this episode is packed with insights, player grades, and a special segment on the upcoming Mighty Ducks-themed interview that fans won't want to miss! Ducks Player Grades: https://forms.gle/wdtECWLEvq3QZSMS9 Kings Player Grades: https://forms.gle/bwPtMZnrn85GnFmV7 In this episode: Peter Laviolette hired as Kings head coach Roster moves and off-season strategies for the Kings Ducks coaching changes and trade rumors Stanley Cup Final analysis and predictions Exciting upcoming interview with Matt Doherty from the Mighty Ducks   00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties 01:30 Peter Laviolette Hired as Kings Head Coach 10:00 Kings Roster Moves and Off-Season Strategies 15:30 Ducks Coaching Changes and Trade Rumor 25:00 Stanley Cup Final Analysis 35:00 Upcoming Interview with Matt Doherty 45:00 Closing Remarks and Social Media Updates   -Links to all our socials and where to find the podcast: https://linktr.ee/royallyquacked -Sign up with Draft Kings: Promo Code THPN - https://t.co/bGnIp8imVU -Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MEx82G9w -Ditch the bulky phone grips, get Ohsnap. Grab yours at https://www.ohsnap.com/RoyallyQuacked Podcast Socials: @royallyquacked Hockey Podcast, La Kings, Anaheim Ducks, Peter Laviolette, NHLCoaching, Player Trades, Stanley Cup, Hockey Analysis, Sports Commentary, Father-Son Podcast, Hockey News, Player Grades, Team Dynamics, Sports Rivalry, Youth Hockey, Hockey Culture, Southern California Sports, Player Contracts, Hockey History, Sports Interviews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.