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Kings' Trade Talks For Canadiens' Veteran Forward Fall Through

The Los Angeles Kings shocked the world right before the Olympic break and the NHL Trade Freeze by acquiring Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers. Panarin was rumored to have more interest in playing for teams like the Florida Panthers and the Dallas Stars, but LA seemingly got the deal done.

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Ontario Reign: Looking at the Numbers Through 52 Games

We are 52 games into the AHL season, meaning the Ontario Reign are near the third-quarter mark of the 2025-26 season. The Reign sit in first place in the Pacific Division, two points ahead of the Colorado Eagles, who have three games in hand on the Reign.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / February 25

Insider Q&A! The Insider Show answers your Kings questions coming out of Olympic Break

Happy Gameday, Insiders! After a break that lasted close to three weeks, the NHL returns tonight. And with the way the Kings entered the pause, making a big splash by trading for Artemi Panarin just before the league’s roster freeze, only to see the team fall flat on consecutive nights, maybe the Olympic break came […]

Artemi Panarin News / Field Level Media / February 24

Artemi Panarin set for Kings debut against Golden Knights

Artemi Panarin will make his Los Angeles debut on Wednesday night when the Kings host the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights. The 34-year-old left winger, who has scored 321 goals and 606 assists in 804 career games, was acquired from the New York Rangers on Feb.

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / February 24

LA Kings Prospect Tracker: Week Ending February 24, 2026

With playoff hockey quickly approaching across all leagues, Week 20 of the Prospect Tracker featured plenty of highlights. Vojtech Cihar was named WHL Player of the Week, Jan Chovan scored an overtime power-play winner, and Hampton Slukynsky delivered a shutout to cap off a dominant regular season.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / February 24

The Insider Show | Q&A Feb. 24, 2026

LA Kings Insider Zach Dooley joins Jared Shafran to answer questions from the Insiders as the Kings return from the NHL’s 2026 Olympic break.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / February 24

TUESDAY: 10 Tidbits from Kings Practice, Last Day of Mini-Camp

And just like that, it’s time to turn the page. With the Winter Olympics over, regular hockey life is about to resume. On Tuesday morning, the Kings players and coaches participated in the final day of mini-camp.

Artemi Panarin News / Breakaway on SI / February 24

Kings' Artemi Panarin Sends Heartfelt Message to Rangers Fans

Artemiy Panarin's time with the New York Rangers came to an end earlier this month when GM Chris Drury made it clear that their star forward won't be getting another contract.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / February 24

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 2/16

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. This week’s update was highlighted by forward Jan Chovan. Chovan played in four games with the Sudbury Wolves and posted four goals, two assists, and 14 shots on goal.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / February 24

Who Should Be the LA Kings Next Captain?

The day Anze Kopitar hangs up his skates will be a bittersweet day in Los Angeles. For nearly two decades, the LA Kings’ leadership and guidance have started and ended with Kopitar.

NHL News / LA Kings Insider / February 23

Olympic Recap (w/ Zach Dooley)

Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the LA Kings showing at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / February 23

Ontario Reign: Three Takeaways From 5-3 Win Over the Roadrunners

The Ontario Reign swept the weekend series against the Roadrunners with a 5-3 victory yesterday afternoon. First period: ONT: Andre Lee (20), ASST: Martin

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / February 23

News & Notes – Kempe, Armia, Doughty, Kuemper Updates + Hiller on Buckley, Teammates on Fiala’s Absence

A few updates here, Insiders! The Kings will not practice on Monday, as the team is scheduled to participate in a charity golf tournament to benefit the Kings Care Foundation, so sharing a few notes here from the last couple of days, as the Kings hit the ice on Friday and Sunday for hour-long practice […]

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 22

Canucks' trade buzz explodes as Olympic freeze set to lift

The Vancouver Canucks are expected to be busy once the NHL’s Olympic trade freeze lifts Sunday night, even if nothing is imminent. According to Thomas Drance of The Athletic, Vancouver does not currently have a deal lined up to be announced when the freeze ends at 8:59 p.m.

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