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Brandt Clarke News / Hockey Royalty / June 27
DRAFT: LA Kings select forward Elton Hermansson at 19th overall + Brandt Clarke extension
Day one of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft came and went. The LA Kings made noise minutes before the draft started, announcing defenseman Brandt Clarke had been signed to a five-year extension, then drafting Elton Hermansson at 19th overall.
Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / June 27
Ken Holland: Full Quotes from Friday – Including on Doughty’s Future 
Kings GM Ken Holland met with the media virtually following Day 1 of the 2026 NHL Draft and addressed a wide range of topics, including some bombshell news about Drew Doughty’s contract negotiations.
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / June 26
Kings Draft Elton Hermansson 19th Overall
With the 19th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Los Angeles Kings have selected Elton Hermansson from MoDo Hockey of the HockeyAllsvenskan. Up there with the most skilled prospects in the draft, Elton Hermansson, the 6-foot, 182-pound winger, has been highly touted for his offensive ability all season.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / June 26
Kings select Elton Hermansson No. 19 overall in 2026 NHL Draft
With the No. 19 overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft Friday night at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, the Los Angeles Kings selected right winger Elton Hermansson of HockeyAllsvenskan’s Modo.
Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / June 26
Kings select forward Elton Hermansson (Round 1, Pick 19)
The LA Kings have selected forward Elton Hermansson with the 19th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, their first of now ten scheduled selections on the weekend.
Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / June 26
LA Kings Select Elton Hermansson at No. 19 – What You Need to Know
After trading down two spots from No. 17 and acquiring pick No. 83, the LA Kings have selected forward Elton Hermansson from Sweden with the 19th overall pick.
Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / June 26
D Brandt Clarke rewarded by Kings with 5-year, $37M deal
Following a career-best 40 points this season, defenseman Brandt Clarke declined free agency and re-signed with the Los Angeles Kings on Friday for $37 million over five seasons.
Brandt Clarke News / Daily Faceoff / June 26
Kings sign Brandt Clarke to five-year extension
While speculation is swirling that this offseason could be one that sees an offer sheet or two doled out to major restricted free agents, one name can officially be crossed off that list as a possibility.
Brandt Clarke News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26
Kings Sign Brandt Clarke To Five-Year Extension
The Los Angeles Kings have gotten a big item off their to-do list shortly before the start of the draft. According to a team announcement, the Kings have signed defenseman Brandt Clarke to a five-year, $37MM contract ($7.4MM AAV) through the 2030-31 season.
Francesco Pinelli News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25
Kings Re-Sign Francesco Pinelli
The Kings re-signed one of their pending restricted free agents back on Wednesday. The team announced that they’ve inked Francesco Pinelli to a one-year, two-way deal. The agreement will pay $850K at the NHL level and $100K in the minors.
Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / June 25
Mock Draft Mania – Who The Experts Have The Kings Taking at 17
We’re 24 hours away from the first round of the NHL Draft. Will have more in terms of preview content coming up tomorrow coming in, as well as a pre-draft Insider Q&A, but for this afternoon, here are the final mock drafts around hockey media for Round 1.
Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / June 25
Playing options for Vojtěch Čihař in 2026-27 season
The LA Kings‘ second-round pick from the 2025 NHL draft, Vojtěch Čihař, has quite a few options on where to play in this upcoming season. Čihař, 19, played in Czechia and the WHL (Kelowna Rockets) during a long 2025-26 season.
Francesco Pinelli News / Daily Faceoff / June 24
Kings sign Francesco Pinelli to one-year, two-way contract
As we near the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Los Angeles Kings have locked up a former draft pick for another season. On Wednesday, the team announced that they have signed center Francesco Pinelli to a one-year, two-way contract extension.
Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / June 24
3 Los Angeles Kings Players Who Could Be Gone by Opening Night
The NHL postseason has not slowed down since the Carolina Hurricanes captured the Stanley Cup on June 14, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6.
Martin Chromiak News / Hockey Royalty / June 22
Could Martin Chromiak be a name to watch in training camp?
The LA Kings have several question marks as free agency looms, but could Martin Chromiak be a dark horse to make the team out of training camp? Chromiak, 23, signed a one-year contract earlier this month, returning to the organization for his fifth professional season.
Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 20
Kings rumors: Former 40-goal scorer could be interested in signing with LA
The Los Angeles Kings are entering a new era. Longtime captain Anze Kopitar has retired from the NHL, meaning Los Angeles is without the greatest player in its history.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 19
Maple Leafs' move for Darren Raddysh is first big risk of NHL offseason
The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing a massive offseason when it comes to the short-term and long-term outlook of their franchise. After shockingly missing
Jim Hiller News / The Sick Podcast / June 17
Murphy’s Hockey Law: Leafs Fans And Media Need To Give Jim Hiller A Chance
Fans and media alike in the NHL seemed to be stunned by the Toronto Maple Leafs hiring former Los Angeles Kings head coach Jim Hiller as their new bench
NHL News / Field Level Media / June 17
Maple Leafs tab former Kings bench boss Jim Hiller as next head coach
The Toronto Maple Leafs named former assistant Jim Hiller as the 41st head coach in franchise history on Wednesday morning. Hiller, 57, returns to Toronto after serving four seasons as an assistant coach under Mike Babcock from 2015-19.
Peter Laviolette News / The Hockey Writers / June 15
What Can Kings Fans Expect From Peter Laviolette?
On June 9, the Los Angeles Kings made an interesting decision by hiring former New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette as their new head coach. With a reputation built over more than two decades behind NHL benches, few coaches can match his resume.
Drew Doughty News / NHL Rumors / June 15
NHL Rumors: Los Agneles Kings Direction Will Be Determined by Drew Doughty
It is a big offseason for the Los Angeles Kings after the hiring of Peter Laviolette as the next head coach. There is a lot of work to do for the Kings under General Manager Ken Holland, at a minimum, another top-six center.
Martin Chromiak News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 11
Kings Sign Martin Chromiak To One-Year Extension
According to a team announcement, the Los Angeles Kings have signed Martin Chromiak to a one-year, two-way extension. Los Angeles included that Chromiak will earn an $850K salary at the NHL level.
Peter Laviolette News / Yardbarker / June 9
Kings task veteran HC Peter Laviolette with leading a new era for franchise
Months after trading for a new top star to replace the retiring Anze Kopitar and then find a way into the playoffs, the Los Angeles Kings can officially embark on a new era.
Peter Laviolette News / NHL Trade Talk / June 8
Kings Hire Peter Laviolette as Next Head Coach
The Los Angeles Kings have found their next bench boss, with veteran coach Peter Laviolette set to become the franchise’s new head coach according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.
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