David Katzner

David Katzner

I am a producer and writer who has worked in just about every arena, from news to sports, reality to entertainment. My passion for sports started when I was 7 and my Dad took me to Yankee Stadium. I will never forget the feeling when I emerged from the tunnel and saw the impossibly beautiful field. Mickey Mantle was my first hero. He was followed by Bobby Murcer, Don Mattingly and Derek Jeter. I even went to Yankee Fantasy Camp. I am also a die-hard Giants fan who agonizes over Eli Manning but acknowledge that he brought us two championships and finished the title runs by beating the loathsome Patriots. Last but not least is my love affair with the Los Angeles Kings. I am a 30-year season ticket holder who wandered in the desert for 22 years as the Kings floundered through season after season of sub-par hockey. Then in 2012, all that misery was wiped away in an instant when Dustin Brown hoisted the Cup over his head and I had tears in my eyes. That's me, I love my sports, I love my teams and I'm thrilled to be able to share my insights, opinions, and musings here.

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Los Angeles Kings are a hot mess

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Los Angeles Kings Brass Address “State of the Franchise”

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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 17: Los Angeles Kings Center Anze Kopitar (11) embraces Vegas Golden Knights Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) at the conclusion of the game during game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Las Vegas Golden Knights and the Los Angeles Kings on April 17, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Kings: Offseason game plan nearly complete

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 16: Slava Voynov #26 of the Los Angeles Kings plays against the St. Louis Blues at Staples Center on October 16, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robert Binder/NHLI via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Kings: Slava Voynov clears first step in attempt to return

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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 21: Marian Gaborik

Los Angeles Kings: 3 Players Hit Milestones

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OTTAWA, ON - OCTOBER 24: Adrian Kempe

Los Angeles Kings: Adrian Kempe is ready to shine

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 29: Sergei Bobrovsky

Los Angeles Kings: Jeff Carter Injury Hits Team Hard

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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 16: Los Angeles Kings Head Coach John Stevens looks on from the bench during a game against the Vancouver Canucks at STAPLES Center on September 16, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NHLI via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Kings: Coaching change reaps early dividends

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LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 26: Alex Iafallo

Los Angeles Kings: Undrafted forward Alex Iafallo may skate on top line

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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 24: Los Angeles Kings Head Coach John Stevens (R) addresses the media alongside Los Angeles Kings Vice President and General Manager Rob Blake during a press conference naming Stevens the head coach at STAPLES Center on April 24, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NHLI via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Kings Brass Lay Out Blueprint for Season

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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 26: Anze Kopitar

Is the NHL the most internationally diverse league in the world?

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ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 16: (L-R) Justin Williams #14 of the Los Angeles Kings shoves Corey Perry #10 of the Anaheim Ducks, as Jake Muzzin #6 of the Kings looks on in the third period of Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center on May 16, 2014 in Anaheim, California. The Kings defeated the Ducks 6-2. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Kings: Who are the most hated rivals?

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 13: Alec Martinez

Los Angeles Kings: Who’s Second To Drew Doughty?

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CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 24: General manager Rob Blake, left, and president of hockey operations Luc Robitaille of the Los Angeles Kings attend the 2017 NHL Draft at United Center on June 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Kings: Rob Blake must patch leaky ship

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