LA Kings fans TORCH team after PASSIONLESS Utah loss. Comment on next head coach and team's future

Los Angeles Kings fans demand answers after a brutal showing against Utah sparks outrage—can the team regain its fighting spirit before the season slips away? Heated listener feedback and candid analysis call out lackluster leadership, embarrassing defensive meltdowns from Drew Doughty, and inconsistent goaltending by Darcy Kuemper. Is the culture shift the Kings desperately need coming, or is time running out? Host Eddie Garcia spotlights the search for the next LA Kings head coach, with Bruce Cassidy emerging as a fan favorite, while questions swirl around DJ Smith’s future. The discussion covers Trevor Moore’s clutch overtime winner, the franchise’s draft misfires, and the atmosphere at Crypto.com Arena. Plus, passionate takes on potential roster changes and the crucial need to restore pride and grit to the Kings locker room. Will Ken Holland deliver a fresh vision and attract big-name leaders to revive LA’s legacy?

00:00 Kings Fan Reactions
Season frustrations, Utah game criticism, player performance concerns.

09:11 Potential Kings Head Coach
Discussion of coaching candidates, Bruce Cassidy interest, broader structural roster issues.

22:13 Goaltending and Draft Issues
Kemper debate, goalie plans for next season, Kings draft history & scouting criticism.

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