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Los Angeles Kings Injury Updates

The Los Angeles Kings will be without a few prominent players as training camp begins. According to the Kings’ Manager of Editorial Content, Zach Dooley, the Kings will be without winger Kevin Fiala for the next several weeks.

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Drew Doughty “over the moon” to be the new captain of an organization he’s loved all his life

Drew Doughty has spent his entire life as a Los Angeles Kings fan. He grew up with an LA Kings logo on his pillowcase and LA Kings jerseys in his closet.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / September 17

Day 1 Notes – Injury Updates on Fiala, Dumoulin, Zuccarello + Day 1 Lineup, Holland’s Preseason Availability

Sharing key takeaways from General Manager Ken Holland’s season-opening availability. First things first are three key injury updates involving veteran players who were expected to be on the roster this season.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / September 17

(Nearly) Every Word Said by Doughty, Holland, and Laviolette about the Kings New Captain

As is usually the case when GM Ken Holland is made available to the media, there’s a lot to unpack from his season-opening press conference. However, in this article we’re going to focus on the key Topic of the Day, defenseman Drew Doughty being named the 15th captain in LA Kings history.

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How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / September 17

Kings provide injury updates to three players

As training camp gets underway, we learn more and more about which players are still banged up entering the season, and on Thursday, the Los Angeles Kings provided an update on wingers Kevin Fiala and Mats Zuccarello, and defenseman Brian Dumoulin.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / September 17

2026 Training Camp Primer – Day 1

Day 1! The LA Kings will hit the ice this morning for the first day of 2026 NHL Training Camp. The Kings will be split up into three groups today – A, B and C – and will hit the ice across several different practice sessions.

Drew Doughty News / MayorsManor.com / September 17

OPINION: Doughty and Kings Likely Heading Toward Two-Year Contract Extension

Drew Doughty wanted to be the next LA Kings captain. In fact, he might have wanted it more than any other player on the roster. Although that wasn’t reason enough to appoint him the 15th captain in franchise history, be very clear about one thing — it means the world to him.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / September 17

LA Kings Training Camp Preview: Owen Flores

With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Owen Flores! Birthdate: May 9, 2004 Birthplace:

Drew Doughty News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16

Drew Doughty Named 15th Captain In Kings History

The Los Angeles Kings have named Drew Doughty the 15th captain in franchise history, the team announced. Adrian Kempe, Artemi Panarin and Mikey Anderson will serve as alternate captains for 2026-27.

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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.

Anze Kopitar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 16

Kings announce new captain after Anze Kopitar’s retirement

The Los Angeles Kings are without Anze Kopitar for the first time since his NHL debut in 2006-07. 20 years of reliable leadership and production are no more, with Kopitar having retired after the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Drew Doughty News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Kings name Drew Doughty 15th captain in team history

One of the greatest players to ever lace up his skates will don the ‘C’ this season. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Kings announced that Drew Doughty has been named the 15th captain in team history.

Drew Doughty News / The Hockey Writers / September 16

Drew Doughty Named Captain of the Los Angeles Kings

Defenseman Drew Doughty has been named the next captain of the Los Angeles Kings. The veteran will be the 15th captain in franchise history, replacing Anze Kopitar, who retired after last season.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / September 16

Kings 2026 Training Camp: Roster, Schedule, and What to Expect Next

Enough with all the summer-long talk and speculation, it’s now time to get going, for real. In less than 24 hours, the LA Kings will officially open training camp, in advance of the NHL’s 2026-27 regular season.

Peter Laviolette News / MayorsManor.com / September 16

X’s and O’s: Some Peter Laviolette Observations Prior to Training Camp

Since Peter Laviolette’s hiring in Los Angeles a few months ago, there’s been a lot of discussion about the high-tempo, attacking system he’s bringing to the Kings.

Kirill Kirsanov News / Hockey Royalty / September 15

LA Kings Training Camp Preview: Kirill Kirsanov

With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Kirill Kirsanov! Birthdate: September 19, 2002

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 15

3 burning Kings questions entering 2026-27 NHL season

The Los Angeles Kings are entering a completely new era for their franchise. Anze Kopitar has retired from the game of hockey after spending his entire playing career in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 11

Kings’ Kevin Fiala won’t be ready for training camp after disappointing update

Kevin Fiala hasn’t played a hockey game since fracturing his leg while representing his country at the 2026 Winter Olympics in February — and it looks like his return to action could take even longer than expected.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / September 11

5 LA Kings Prospects to Keep an Eye on at Rookie Camp

We’re closer than ever to the Los Angeles Kings’ rookie camp, which will take place this Friday, Sept. 11, through Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Toyota Sports Performance Center in El Segundo, California.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 10

Kevin Fiala To Miss Start Of Kings’ Camp Due To Injury

The Los Angeles Kings announced today that star forward Kevin Fiala will “miss the start of training camp” after undergoing follow-up surgery connected to the injuries he sustained at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 9

Barry Melrose was one of NHL's biggest personalities, and one of its biggest advocates

Whether you agreed with him, disagreed with him, or followed his career as a coach or player, you knew who Barry Melrose was if you were even a casual hockey fan.

Mats Zuccarello News / Rink Royalty / September 8

LA Kings 2026-27 Season Player Previews: Mats Zuccarello

Early this offseason, the Los Angeles Kings and general manager Ken Holland signed former Minnesota Wild veteran winger Mats Zuccarello to a one-year, $1 million contract for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

Henry Brzustewicz News / The Hockey Writers / September 8

Henry Brzustewicz Is an LA Kings Prospect Worth Watching

The Los Angeles Kings have plenty of young players to be excited about, but Henry Brzustewicz is someone I think deserves a lot more attention. The defenseman is only 19 years old, but he has already shown why the Kings selected him in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft.

Alex Turcotte News / Rink Royalty / September 6

Sportsnet names LA Kings forward who 'has to deliver' in 2026-27

There are several Los Angeles Kings players who will be facing pressure to step up and perform this upcoming season. After five straight first-round playoff exits, the Kings need multiple players to step up and help get this team over the hump if they want to make a run in the postseason in the Western Conference next spring.

Erik Haula News / Rink Royalty / September 6

LA Kings 2026-27 Season Player Previews: Erik Haula

In our series of 2026-27 Los Angeles Kings season player previews, we're now taking a look at some of the new free-agent signings this summer. First up on the list is former Nashville Predators veteran center Erik Haula, who spent this past season in the Music City before Los Angeles signed him this offseason in unrestricted free agency.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Rumors / August 29

2026-27 Los Angeles Kings Season Preview

The Los Angeles Kings enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster. They hired a new head coach, added veteran scoring depth, and said goodbye to their longtime captain, Anze Kopitar.