# LA Kings fans debate the lineup, who should be the #1 center and guarded optimism for next season.

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Podcast: [Locked On Kings - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Kings](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-kings-daily-podcast-on-the-los-angeles-kings-94741)
Published: 2026-07-12T09:35:24+00:00
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LA Kings fans ignite debate over next season’s lineup: Can Quentin Byfield emerge as the franchise’s top center or will ongoing question marks at the position stall the team’s progress? Eddie Garcia spotlights fan feedback on potential trade targets like Dylan Larkin, the ramifications of Rob Blake’s past moves, and the looming impact of Peter Laviolette’s resume behind the bench. Key topics include strategic consequences of Anaheim Ducks’ blockbuster Leo Carlsson offer sheet, the outlook for young guns Brandt Clarke and Alex Laferriere, and heated opinions on Trevor Moore, Drew Doughty’s contract future, and Ken Holland's offseason strategy. Are the LA Kings quietly prepping for a rebuild, or are they merely keeping options open amid Western Conference power shifts? Don’t miss the sharp analysis and passionate voices shaping the LA Kings’ path toward their 60th anniversary season.

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