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Kings exploring change-of-scenery options with Phillip Danault

On today’s rendition of 32 Thoughts, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that the Los Angeles Kings are exploring a change-of-scenery trade with center Phillip Danault.

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NHL 2025-26 Power Rankings: Week 9

Nine weeks into the 2025-26 NHL Season, I can confidently say that this is the noisiest the NHL has been for how little is happening off the ice. Every

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 8

NHL Predictions: December 8th Los Angeles Kings vs Utah Mammoth

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Andre Lee News / MayorsManor.com / December 8

Reign Recap: Another Andre Lee Goal, Ontario Sweeps the Weekend

With a 2-1 overtime victory on Sunday night at Toyota Arena, Ontario swept their weekend series vs. Calgary and pushed their record to 7-3-0 over the past 10 games.

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Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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NHL News / MayorsManor.com / December 7

Rapid Review: LA Offense Goes Nuts, Kings Shutout Blackhawks in Rematch

Cliches are an interesting thing. One of the many reasons they’ve stood the test of time is quite often they end up being true. Winning solves everything.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / LA Kings Insider / December 7

Angeles Analysis – 10 Pounds Lighter

10 pounds lighter. An infomercial on TV, in the wee hours of the morning for the newest, greatest weight-loss drug? Or the feeling of finally breaking through a really difficult offensive drought as a team?

Phillip Danault News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 7

Could Kings trade veteran center Phillip Danault?

Yesterday evening, Bleacher Report’s Frank Seravalli reported that “trade chatter is picking up” around Los Angeles Kings pivot Phillip Danault. According

NHL News / Hockey Royalty / December 7

Ontario Reign: Three Takeaways From 6-1 Victory Over Calgary

The Ontario Reign bounced back after Sunday’s loss with a 6-1 rout against the Calgary Wranglers on Saturday night. First period: CGY: Daniil Miromanov

NHL News / LA Kings Insider / December 7

FINAL – Kings 6, Blackhawks 0 – Clarke, Turcotte, Hiller

The LA Kings had a breakout game offensively, as they skated to a 6-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday evening at Crypto.com Arena. Neither team found the back of the net in the opening 20 minutes for the second straight game between these two sides.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 7

Kings Annihilate Blackhawks at Home With 6-0 Thumping

For the second time in three nights, the Los Angeles Kings welcomed the Chicago Blackhawks to Crypto.com Arena in hopes that this time would result in a different fate. Goal scoring has proven difficult for the Kings at home this season, but they were due for one where they blew the gates open.

Darcy Kuemper News / Field Level Media / December 6

Backed by Kings' 6 goals, Darcy Kuemper blanks Blackhawks

Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves for the Los Angeles Kings in a 6-0 win against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night. It's the second shutout of the season for Kuemper and the 38th of his NHL career, which is eighth on the NHL active list.

Phillip Danault News / NHL Trade Talk / December 6

Trade Chatter Involves Kings Moving Phillip Danault

As per NHL insider Frank Seravalli, “Sources: Trade chatter is picking up around #LAKings center Phil Danault. Multiple teams have inquired with LA on his availability.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / December 6

Kings’ Lack of Goal Scoring Is Killing Them, Shrinks Margin for Error

With under a minute left to play in the second period against the up-and-coming Chicago Blackhawks, Thursday night, the Los Angeles Kings scratched, scrambled, and crawled in desperate hopes of tying up the game at one, on a golden opportunity that was handed to them via the mishandling of the puck by goaltender Spencer Knight behind the goal.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / December 5

Expect another 1-goal verdict when Kings host Blackhawks again

The Los Angeles Kings won't have to wait long for another opportunity to find their offense and solve the Chicago Blackhawks. Less than 48 hours after losing to Chicago, the Kings host the Blackhawks again on Saturday night.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Trade Talk / December 5

Kings Deny Coaching Change, Biggest Name Available Not Being Hired

Despite whatever rumors exist in the NHL, the Los Angeles Kings have shot down and confirmed that the team is looking to make a coaching change. Several insider sources confirmed that Kings GM Ken Holland has said there is no truth to the rumors.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 5

Kings expected to add scoring ahead of trade deadline

The Los Angeles Kings are having a really hard time scoring goals in 2025-26. After sitting in the upper echelon of the National Hockey League with an average of 3.04 goals per game last season, it’s been a much more sobering narrative this time around.

Drew Doughty News / Daily Faceoff / December 4

Kings’ Drew Doughty to return after seven-game absence

The Los Angeles Kings will get a boost on their blue line as team reporter Zach Dooley confirmed Thursday Drew Doughty has been cleared to return to the lineup for the Kings’ matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / December 2

The Akil Thomas Trade is Another Reminder of ‘What could have been?’ in a Once Highly Touted the Kings’ Prospect Pool

Five years ago, the LA Kings once had a prospect pool with an abundance of talent. Depending on who you followed or read, the Kings’ prospect pool was ranked either first or second.

Samuel Helenius News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 2

Kings sign Samuel Helenius to two-year extension

The Kings announced that they’ve signed center Samuel Helenius to a two-year contract extension.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / December 2

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 11/24

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. This week’s update was highlighted by Jimmy Lombardi, who had four goals and one assist for five points in three games.