Los Angeles Kings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Summer Signings: Laughton & Perry

Dary Evans joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the free agent signings of Corey Perry and Scott Laughton. Both forwards played for the Kings at different points in the 2025-26 season.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / July 13

Bill Ranford, Mark Yannetti on why the Kings drafted another goalie + status of the LA goaltending pipeline

If you went into the NHL Draft with one, main area of strength within the Kings prospect pool, I think most would have agreed that strength was in goal.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 11

McDavid… Matthews?: Kings Clearing Space for 'Superstud LA-Type' Signing

Whether it’s Quinton Byfield or now Brandt Clark, at some point, the next wave in Los Angeles has to drive the bus for a Kings team that’s still trying to hang around in a tough Western Conference.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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The 'NHL saves leaders since 1995-96' quiz

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / July 11

Insider Q&A – Offseason Edition

Offseason Q&A Time! The next LA Kings Insider Show is ready to be recorded next week and we’re taking it back to an Insider Q&A. Thought we got a lot of insight before the playoffs and Jared and I liked how that show went.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Ken Holland News / LA Kings Insider / July 9

LA Kings Forward Alignment? Thoughts On What We Could See, Based on Laviolette/Holland Offseason Comments

Let’s investigate, shall we? The LA Kings added several forwards into the mix during free agency, as General Manager Ken Holland looked to re-work his team up front.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / July 8

LA Kings 2026 Prospect Rankings: Players No. 6-10

After a brief pause for the NHL Entry Draft and then Development Camp, we’re back at it, picking up where we left off with Part II in this year’s LA Kings Prospect Ranking series.

Francesco Pinelli News / Hockey Royalty / July 8

Ontario Reign: Is it a make or break 2026-27 campaign for Francesco Pinelli?

You don’t get much runway all of the time. For Ontario Reign forward and LA Kings prospect Francesco Pinelli, could time be running out on him to make an impression?

Andrei Kuzmenko News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

LA Kings Made the Right Choice Not to Re-Sign Andrei Kuzmenko

It’s safe to say this NHL offseason has been a wild ride. With jaw-dropping trades, surprising signings, and nonstop news around the league, it almost feels strange to have a quiet Wednesday morning.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 7

IOC executive board lifts suspension of Russian Olympic Committee

A sizeable step has been taken in allowing Russian athletes back on the world stage in hockey.

Red Wings' Dylan Larkin has still not expanded trade list beyond three teams

One team poised for 'earthquake' summer with Larkin in sights

Tkachuk brothers' podcast 'caused problems' in Senators dressing room

Predicting who fills 10 NHL captain vacancies in 2026-27

The five worst contracts signed in 2026 NHL free agency so far

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / July 5

The LA Kings have a logjam in goal

Day one of free agency saw the LA Kings sign four forwards and two depth defensemen. The team has had a relatively quiet two days since, with some thinking a trade could come.

Andrei Kuzmenko News / Professor Press Box / July 5

Ex-Canuck Kuzmenko: Why a 25-Point Season Gets $5 Million

Andrei Kuzmenko landing in Pittsburgh on a one-year, $5 million deal is the kind of move that makes you pause and wonder if the market is starting to price reputation more than production.

Aatu Jamsen News / Hockey Royalty / July 3

Ontario Reign: Could Aatu Jamsen see a bigger role for the 2026-27 season?

It’s early, but why not? Free agency is almost 36 hours old, and the LA Kings have added only one forward (as of this writing) as depth, with intentions of playing for the Ontario Reign.

Scott Laughton News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Kings sign Scott Laughton to three-year contract

The Los Angeles Kings signed forward Scott Laughton to a three-year, $10.5-million contract that will carry a cap hit of $3.5 million, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Wednesday.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Inside The Rink / July 1

Los Angeles Kings Sign Two Forwards & A Defenseman

The Los Angeles Kings are the first team to add to start free agency. They first signed forward Erik Haula to a two-year deal with a $3.6 million AAV. Then they added forward Mats Zuccarello along with defenseman Erik Gustafsson.

Mats Zuccarello News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Kings Sign Mats Zuccarello to One-Year Deal, Add Erik Gustafsson

The Los Angeles Kings have officially strengthened their roster, signing veteran forward Mats Zuccarello to a one-year contract with performance bonuses.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Kings Hire Phil Housley, Ray Whitney To Coaching Staff

The Los Angeles Kings have hired two former pros to their coaching staff. Hall of Fame defenseman Phil Housley, and 22-year pro Ray Whitney, will both join the Kings’ bench as assistant coaches per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period.

Scott Laughton News / Professor Press Box / June 30

Don't Be Surprised If Scott Laughton Returns to Toronto

When the Maple Leafs traded Scott Laughton to the Los Angeles Kings at the deadline, most of us assumed that chapter had closed. Toronto picked up a draft pick, the Los Angeles Kings added an experienced two-way forward for a playoff run, and everyone moved on.

Drew Doughty News / NHL Rumors / June 29

NHL Rumors: The Los Angeles Kings and Drew Doughty

Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts: The Podcast – The picks are in episode, on the Los Angeles Kings and Drew Doughty “Drew Doughty, that was, that was a big deal that the Kings announced, that they’ll go into next year and see how it goes, and then sort it out after.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 29

NHL Rumors: Latest news on Alex Ovechkin

Sammi Silber of The Hockey News: “GM Chris Patrick also said he has a number in mind for what Alex Ovechkin’s next contract looks like *if* he returns.

Drew Doughty News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27

Kings To Wait Until 2027 To Negotiate With Drew Doughty

The Los Angeles Kings will face a franchise-defining question when defenseman Drew Doughty – the final player remaining from their 2014 Stanley Cup win – faces free agency in 2027.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Kings select Adam Goljer No. 49 overall at the 2026 NHL Draft

The Los Angeles Kings have selected defenseman Adam Goljer with the No. 49 overall selection of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Hextall was projected to be selected around 44th or 45th overall on average across all of the main draft rankings, going as high as 28th and as low as 95th.

Brandt Clarke News / Field Level Media / June 26

D Brandt Clarke rewarded by Kings with 5-year, $37M deal

Three-time Stanley Cup champion retires after 16-year NHL career

Red Wings want him back, but Patrick Kane has other plans

Brendan Gallagher situation: Canucks hoping for a sweet deal from Canadiens

Former NHLer: Mike Babcock is 'only guy that has ever made me hate hockey'

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