# UNFAIR?: LA Kings front office ranked BOTTOM 5 by fans in terms of CONFIDENCE. FAIR or FOUL?

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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: 2026-08-26T07:57:57+00:00
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## Resource

LA Kings’ front office confidence plummets. Eddie Garcia breaks down The Athletic’s survey ranking the Los Angeles Kings 29th out of 32 NHL teams for front office confidence, unpacking harsh grades for roster building, cap management, draft and development and vision. Are fan frustrations justified, or is the team’s reputation being unfairly tarnished? The episode spotlights Kings’ playoff consistency and recurring first-round exits. Eddie also recaps the Kings second decade of hockey, highlighted by the Miracle on Manchester" as we countdown to the Kings 60th anniversary season. Plus another edition of "Name that Kings" as we talk about a former Kings player in the news. Join the conversation on the state of the Kings and what real change might look like for this storied franchise.

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