Will the LA Kings Top 6 center hole be filled from within? Is the defense and goaltending set?

The Los Angeles Kings' offseason raises big questions as Peter Laviolette takes the helm and new signings shake up the roster. With Matt Zuccarello and Erik Haula joining the forward group and Scott Laughton returning, fans wonder if the Kings’ mix of veteran presence and fresh contracts can compensate for the absence of a true top-six center after Anze Kopitar's retirement. Will Adrian Kempe shift to center, or will Alex Laferriere seize the opportunity? Eddie Garcia breaks down the Kings’ current state, highlighting the stability on defense with Brandt Clarke’s new deal and the uncertainty surrounding Drew Doughty’s future role and captaincy. Goaltending remains unresolved as Darcy Kuemper and Anton Forsberg return, while the logjam with Erik Portillo and younger prospects looms. Can the Kings boost defensive scoring and finally fill the center void, or will these unanswered questions define their 2024-25 NHL season? 00:00 Kings Offseason Overview Review of offseason moves, signings, and open questions with the Kings’ forwards. 12:42 Defense: Status & Questions Analysis of the defensive core’s continuity, Brandt Clarke’s extension, and Drew Doughty’s situation. 22:41 Goaltending Depth Dilemma Review of the goaltending outlook, unanswered questions, and impact of crowded goalie depth Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcastright now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.