# LA Kings fans on who is to BLAME for shortcoming in the NHL Draft. Were expectations unrealistic?

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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: 2026-05-23T07:43:38+00:00
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LA Kings fans slam recent draft failures and question the team’s direction as rumors swirl about the next head coach. Can the Kings rebound from wasted prospects and asset mismanagement, or is a full front office shake-up overdue? Eddie Garcia breaks down biting listener feedback on Rob Blake, Mark Yannetti, and the painful fallout from the once-top-ranked prospect pool featuring names like Alex Turcotte, Arthur Kaliyev, and Gabe Vilardi. Hot topics include the urgency to find a true top-six center, possible coaching hires (Jay Woodcroft? Bruce Cassidy?), and whether the Kings should target Austin Matthews. Plus, is the franchise’s drafting really as bad as critics claim, or are “experts” just getting it wrong? From discussions on player development and current playoff frustration, this fan-driven episode dives into the LA Kings’ toughest questions and what must change for another championship run.

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