# NEXT STEP: LA Kings’ First-Round Playoff FRUSTRATION—Peter LaViolette & Quinton Byfield Spotlighted

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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: 2026-08-27T08:04:18+00:00
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## Resource

The Los Angeles Kings face a defining year as postseason frustration mounts—will Quentin Byfield finally emerge as a true top-line center and help the team advance past the playoff first round? Eddie Garcia asks the tough questions as playoff expectations loom large, spotlighting new head coach Peter Laviolette’s impact, the addition of veteran forward Mats Zuccarello, and the high hopes pinned on breakout candidate Brandt Clarke to anchor the blue line. Garcia breaks down Darcy Kuemper and Anton Forsberg’s goaltending questions, Artemi Panarin’s offensive expectations and the health of key players like Kevin Fiala. With GM Ken Holland’s future in question and contracts expiring, the season could signal a shift in team philosophy if progress stalls. Can the Kings finally break through, or is a major overhaul inevitable?

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