# NOW and the FUTURE: Looking at the start of the season for the LA Kings AND their prospects

An episode of [Locked On Kings - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Kings](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1481369481), 9 Oct 2026, 34 min.

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The Los Angeles Kings’ slow start raises big questions: can Peter Laviolette’s revamped system spark a turnaround, or are early goaltending woes a sign of deeper issues? Eddie Garcia welcomes Alexander Liggett from MayorsManner.com to dissect the Kings’ 0-2-1 start, analyze Ontario Reign’s three-goalie logjam, and spotlight prospects like Elton Hermansson and Liam Lefebvre surging in junior leagues. Key topics include Ontario’s unique goalie rotation, the development of first-rounders Henry Brzustewicz and Jared Woolley, and a breakdown of the Kings’ elite goaltending pipeline. Which rising talents are closest to cracking the NHL roster, and how long before Kings fans see a new wave take the ice? 00:00 LA Kings Season Start Kickoff, host/guest intros, Kings' early struggles, schedule challenges, new coaching/system adjustments 09:40 Ontario Reign & Prospects In-depth discussion of Ontario Reign, goaltending development, prospects analysis (Portillo, Chihash, Wright, Connors), AHL expectations 19:58 Kings Prospects: Juniors, Europe, NCAA Deep dive into Kings' pipeline in juniors, Europe, and NCAA; Hermansson update, notable draft picks, organizational prospect depth Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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