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A rivalry podcast is only fun if the punches land and the hugs do too. We kick off with Ducks and Kings headlines—injuries, waivers, and the Lacombe deal in Anaheim; staffing shifts, IR moves, and Kempe’s price tag in LA—then zoom out to a league buzzing with suspensions, fines, and mega-extensions. Connor McDavid’s short bridge, Jack Eichel’s long bet, and cap gymnastics around LTIR set the tone for a season where windows and wagers matter. We also talk aesthetics, because they always do: third jerseys, chrome-adjacent helmets, and why design can change how a game feels on TV and in the building.

On the ice, the Kings stumble against Colorado before dragging Vegas into chaos and winning a shootout that showcases Eichel’s star power and Dorofeyev’s finishing. The Ducks, meanwhile, outplay Seattle early but get clogged by 26 blocked shots and lose the special teams edge they needed. We break down the details—shot quality, faceoffs, penalty kill form—and make clear-eyed predictions for the week ahead, from home opener vibes to schedule traps.

Then the room goes quiet for the moment that matters most. Trent Sullivan, the Anaheim Ducks’ 21st Duck, shares a life lived at full tilt: a heart transplant at five months old, a kidney transplant in his teens, a pacemaker after COVID-era monitoring, and a terrifying colostomy followed by a hard-won reversal. Through it all, he finds joy in small rituals—The Office quotes, Legos, chocolate milk—and big communities, from concourse meetups to the night Teemu Selanne surprised him with a jersey. His goal is as bold as any Cup run: to set a longevity record with his first transplanted heart and keep showing up for the people and team he loves.

Come for the banter and breakdowns; stay for a story that reframes what belonging sounds like in a loud arena. If this episode hits you the way it hit us, tap follow, share it with a friend who needs a lift, and drop a review so more fans can find our little corner of hockey.

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