Los Angeles Kings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / November 2

Notes on Kempe, Clarke, Turcotte, Fiala, Zuccarello as Kings practice in El Segundo

The Kings returned to the ice for practice today, in advance of Wednesday’s game versus San Jose. Let’s get down to brass tacks here. Lots of notes from today, listed below, as it pertains to several players on the Kings roster who have either missed time or are currently out of the lineup.

Vojtech Cihar News / MayorsManor.com / November 2

ROSTER MOVE: Kings Assign Cihar to WHL After Brief Stint with AHL Ontario

As reported on Sunday, the LA Kings have assigned 19-year-old prospect Vojtech Cihar back to the WHL. He had been auditioning with AHL Ontario for the past month.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / November 2

Kings to wear “Hometown Remix” jerseys 7 times, beginning on Wednesday versus San Jose

Introducing the final part of the LA Kings 2026-27 uniform collection. As a part of a leaguewide program between the NHL, Fanatics and all 32 member clubs, the Kings will add a “Hometown Remix” jersey into the mix, beginning on Wednesday, November 4 versus San Jose.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Vojtech Cihar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 1

Kings Assign Vojtech Cihar To WHL

The Kings have changed the plan for one of their prospects. Per the AHL’s transactions log, the team has reassigned forward Vojtech Cihar from AHL Ontario to WHL Kelowna.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Martin Chromiak News / Inside The Rink / November 2

Martin Chromiak Makes NHL Debut After 276 Games With Ontario Reign

After 276 American Hockey League games with the Ontario Reign, Martin Chromiak made his NHL debut with the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, October 31, against the Buffalo Sabres.

NHL News / Hockey Royalty / October 31

A Disastrous Third Period Dooms the Ontario Reign in Their 5-4 Home Loss to the Tucson Roadrunners

A great 40 minutes went down the drain as the Ontario Reign surrendered five third-period goals in game one of their weekend series against the Tucson Roadrunners.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / October 30

With a defined plan in place, the Kings are prioritizing 3-on-3 situations, which is showing up on the ice

Over the summer, after joining Peter Laviolette’s staff in Los Angeles, Associate Coach Phil Housley knew he had his work cut out for him in a specific area of the game.

Brandt Clarke News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 30

Brandt Clarke joins laundry list of Kings injuries in OT win vs. Senators

The Los Angeles Kings were able to defeat the Ottawa Senators in overtime on Thursday night, stymying a late Sens comeback to win 6-5. But they also lost one of their key defensemen during the game.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

5 LA Kings Milestones to Keep an Eye on This Season

The 2026-27 season is still in its early stages, but there are already several career milestones worth watching for the Los Angeles Kings. With veterans such as Drew Doughty, Artemi Panarin, and Adrian Kempe assuming important roles this season, it is worth observing several notable milestones.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 30

Kings squander 4-goal edge in third period, nip Senators in OT

Quinton Byfield snapped in a wrist shot from the top edge of the left circle at 3:37 of overtime as the Los Angeles Kings, despite blowing a four-goal lead in the third period, pulled out a 6-5 victory over visiting Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.

Los Angeles Kings News / Rink Royalty / October 29

Kings' winning road trip ends with a frustrating reality check in Chicago

The Kings concluded their five-game road trip with their first back-to-back set of the season in New York City against the New York Rangers and the next night in Chicago against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 29

Kings Recall Martin Chromiak, Reassign Jared Wright

The Los Angeles Kings have swapped depth forwards on their NHL roster. Per a team announcement, winger Jared Wright has been reassigned to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Lead / October 29

Was the Kings’ First Win a Turning Point or a Temporary Reprieve?

The Los Angeles Kings finally secured their first win of the season against the Washington Capitals on Oct. 20. Since then, however, their results have been mixed, leaving questions about whether the team has genuinely turned a corner or simply enjoyed a brief reprieve.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Power Play Changes the LA Kings Need to Make

The Los Angeles Kings have played 11 games in the 2026–27 regular season and currently rank 30th among 32 NHL teams. Their power-play performance is one area worth analyzing as they look to climb the standings.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 27

Drew Doughty Wants To Finish Career With Kings

In late June, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Los Angeles Kings would wait until after the 2026-27 season to pursue a contract extension with captain Drew Doughty.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 27

Kings strive to continue improved play on road as Blackhawks await

Winless through their first six games of the season, the Los Angeles Kings enter Tuesday night's road contest against the Chicago Blackhawks with victories in three of the past four contests.

Martin Chromiak News / Inside The Rink / October 27

AHL: Martin Chromiak Named Player of the Week 10/19-10/25

The Ontario Reign went 2-1-0 last week. They won 3-2 over the Calgary Wranglers on Tuesday night. Then over the weekend, they split their two games with the Texas Stars.

Mats Zuccarello News / Daily Faceoff / October 26

Kings’ Zuccarello out against Rangers with upper-body injury

A veteran presence is going to be out of action once again, this time ahead of another anticipated return to Madison Square Garden. When speaking to reporters,

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

3 LA Kings Prospects Who Could Provide a Boost

The Los Angeles Kings picked up their second win of the regular season after 60 minutes of hockey and overtime on Oct. 22. Brandt Clarke tipped the puck into the net to seal the win, handing the New York Islanders their second overtime loss of the season.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

A disastrous season is exactly what the Kings need

Sometimes, a step backward is the best path forward.

Brandt Clarke lifts Kings past Islanders in overtime

The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Four NHL players looking to break out of early slumps

The 2026-27 NHL season is still in its early stages, but several established players have struggled to find their footing. While some teams have gotten off to impressive starts, others are already searching for answers.

Senators fans give Brady Tkachuk well-deserved cold reception in return to Ottawa

Tim Stutzle's personal chef trolls Brady Tkachuk after Senators' win over Panthers

Panthers-Senators was exactly the jolt of excitement the NHL needed

Penguins explain Ben Kindel medical emergency after his return to Pittsburgh

Panthers goaltender Cooper Black to make NHL debut, break interesting NHL record

Quinton Byfield News / Daily Faceoff / October 20

Kings’ Quinton Byfield exits game with upper-body injury

The Los Angeles Kings are in the midst of a nightmarish start to their 2026-27 season, and they got dealt another blue during their game on Tuesday night.