Did Taking the Captaincy From Dustin Brown DOOM the Kings? That and other interesting fan thoughts

LA Kings fans are asking: Has the “Kopitar Curse” held the team back, and is Drew Doughty destined to be the next captain? Eddie Garcia tackles burning questions on Los Angeles Kings history, examining the effects of removing Dustin Brown’s captaincy and the repercussions for playoff success. Listener feedback fuels debates on whether keeping Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty’s massive contracts hindered the team’s ability to stay competitive. Spotlights include memories of Barry Melrose, analysis of Kevin Fiala’s injury impact on salary cap maneuvers, and nostalgia for the infamous 1993 Marty McSorley stick penalty. Plus, insights on Dave Taylor’s Hall of Fame chances, Bruce McNall’s wild ownership days, and a tribute to Kings legends both past and present. 00:00 Fan Feedback & Trade Proposals11:01 Kings Captains & Team Identity22:30 Kings History & Melrose MemoriesSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelGet three hundred fifty dollars in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM 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.