Point Breakaway: A show about the LA hockey scene

Former Anaheim Duck great Joffrey Lupul joined Shane O'Brien and Josh Cooper to chat with the boys about how he is passing the time in Southern California, during the Coronavirus outbreak. 'Loops', OB and Coop look back on his time playing for the Ducks, building a house in Newport Beach, partying with Ob's and the young Mighty Ducks in Cincinnati, and playing in the centre of the hockey universe in Toronto.

Plus the guys share their thoughts on what they think the NHL should do, if and when they return this season, and how challenging it will be for the players when they return to play.

Former NHL forward P.A. Parenteau joined Shane O'Brien to chat about his time in the NHL, slugging it out in the minors with the Ducks franchise with O.B., and finally making it big on Long Island with John Tavares. Plus P.A. and Shane reminisce about their time together in Colorado, their frustration with current Rangers head coach David Quinn and wrapping his playing career in Russia.

OB and Coop discuss how the Coronavirus is effecting the coverage of the NHL, plus an update on the Ducks and Kings as both teams are playing their best hockey as the NHL season in Southern California winds down.

With the Toronto Maple Leafs in town to play the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night, former Kings Kyle Clifford, Jack Campbell and the injured Jake Muzzin return to Staples. OB and Coop hear from Anze Kopitar, Jonathan Quick, Trevor Lewis and Jarret Stoll on the former Kings return.

Plus, Jack Campbell himself, Soupy, joins Point Breakaway to tell Shaner and Josh how he has fit in with the Leafs, and look back at his time in Los Angeles, with the Kings.

OB and Coop also discuss the Ducks defense which has gone from one of the deepest in the NHL, during 2017's Western Final to what it is now.

OB and Coop welcome Hockey Hall of Famer Luc Robitaille, the President of the Los Angeles Kings. Lucky Luc discusses the Kings rebuild, how the Kings did leading up to the deadline and how excited he is for the future of the franchise.

In the second half of the Podcast, OB and Coop are joined by two Stanley Cup Champ Dustin Penner. The former Ducks and Kings forward did not disappoint, sharing stories on and off the ice and having us all rolling in laughter. It's a must listen.

Josh Cooper and Eric Stephens discuss the Friday afternoon trade between the Ducks and Boston Bruins. Anaheim sends Ondrej Kase to Boston for David Backes, a 2020 first-round pick and defensive prospect Axel Andersson. Plius you'll hear from Ducks GM Bob Murray on Anaheim's lack of leadership, if Andersson will play in the NHL this season, and when the team can expect Backes to report.

OB and Coop breakdown the Kings deals this week involving Alec Martinez who heads to Vegas for two second round picks.

Earlier this week, LA said goodbye to Tyler Toffoli who was sent to Vancouver for prospect Tyler Madden, a pick and Tim Schaller.

Shawn Thornton, who won the Stanley Cup with the Ducks in 2007 joins the podcast to talk about his time in Anaheim, and how tough that Championship team was. Shawn also compares the Stanley Cup parties in Anaheim and Boston, where he won the Cup in 2011.

Shawn also talks about his time in the AHL, playing over 600 games before finally getting a chance in the NHL, ultimately playing 700 career games. Shawn also talks about his new team, the Florida Panthers, and his responsibilities with them and their chances to make the playoffs in the Eastern Conference.

Shane and Josh take a look at former Kings that are now getting it done in other NHL markets. The guys discuss the redemption of Ilya Kovalchuk in Montreal, point collector Tanner Pearson in Vancouver and Darcy Kuemper in Arizona who has turned his career around in the desert.

In Anaheim: the Ducks, they’re 6-2-2 in their last 10 games! But, they still look to be active on deadline day.

In the second half of the Podcast, Josh speaks with Steve Mayer the NHL's Chief Content officer, ahead of the Stadium Series between the Kings and Colorado Avalanche, in Colorado Springs at the United States Air Force Academy on Feb. 15, 2020.

Coop and OB analyze the trade that the LA Kings made with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Wednesday night. Stanley Cup champ Kyle Clifford and backup goalie Jack Campbell head to Toronto for speedy winger Trevor Moore, and two picks. Coop gets the inside perspective from OB, on what it's like to be traded.

The boys breakdown some more trade proposals from Ducks and Kings fans who impatiently wait for the rebuild to end.

In the second half of the podcast, OB and Coop welcome Shane's pal Brendan Steele, professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Tour. Steele is a huge fan of the Kings and shares his memories of the Stanley Cup years, the Clifford/Campbell trade, seeing the Great one on the golf course and who the best NHL golfer is.

OB and Coop take a look at trade proposals from subscribers with the NHL trade deadline approaching at the end of February. Subscribers have some creative suggestions on how to continue the rebuild in Los Angeles and the re-tool in Anaheim. Coop and OB break it all down.

Plus, OB takes the anonymous player poll that was team-specific. OB dishes on his former teammates. Who was always late? Who was most superstitious? Who was the best dresser? Who was the cheapest? Plus his story on being a roommate with Kevin Bieksa is hilarious.

Coop and OB pay tribute to California legend, Kobe Bryant who was beloved throughout the world.

The boys compare and contrast Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty's comments on the rebuilding Los Angeles Kings.

Tyler Toffoli, the most sought after King as the deadline approaches has made it clear that he doesn't want to leave Los Angeles.

The Ducks, in a bit of a better position than the Kings, are reportedly willing to add veterans with large contracts, in exchange for high draft picks.

The guys lament one that got away. Marcus Pettersson signs a 5 year extension with Pittsburgh, as the Ducks continue to wait for Daniel Spring.

Plus, you can't miss OB's analysis on the Anaheim Ducks player parking lot, as one of the top ones for car eye candy in the NHL.