Anze Kopitar never played for another NHL team, and now nobody else will wear No. 11 for the Los Angeles Kings. That part was obvious before Friday’s announcement. The statue was the only surprise.
The Los Angeles Kings will retire former captain Anze Kopitar's No. 11 jersey during the 2026-27 season and honor him with a statue outside of Crypto.com Arena.
One of the greatest players of the modern era will be immortalized in Hollywood. On Friday, the Los Angeles Kings announced that the team will retire Anze Kopitar’s No.
With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Corey Perry! Birthdate: May 16, 1985 Birthplace:
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.
The Los Angeles Kings have been one of the NHL’s most historic and recognizable franchises. They became champions by winning Stanley Cups in 2012 and 2014, transforming Southern California’s hockey landscape and establishing themselves as one of the strongest organizations in a competitive sports market.
With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Taylor Ward! Birthdate: March 31, 1998 Birthplace: Kelowna, British Columbia Height: 6’2 Weight: 215 lbs Position: Right wing Shoots: Right Draft: Undrafted The 2025-26 season for Taylor Ward would be defined as a rewarding one.
From their humble beginnings as one of the NHL’s Second Six expansion teams in 1967, through a pair of Stanley Cups to rosters filled with Hall of Fame players and fan favorites, the LA Kings have experienced a rich hockey history over the past 60 years.
With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Samuel Helenius! Birthdate: November 26, 2002
From their humble beginnings as one of the NHL’s Second Six expansion teams in 1967, through a pair of Stanley Cups to rosters filled with Hall of Fame players and fan favorites, the LA Kings have experienced a rich hockey history over the past 60 years.
Over the past several years, the Kings video production team has produced some outstanding behind the scenes and narrative pieces about the innerworkings of the organization.
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.
With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Joel Armia! Birthdate: May 31, 1993 Birthplace:
From their humble beginnings as one of the NHL’s Second Six expansion teams in 1967, through a pair of Stanley Cups to rosters filled with Hall of Fame players and fan favorites, the LA Kings have experienced a rich hockey history over the past 60 years.
With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Alex Turcotte! Birthdate: February 26, 2001 Birthplace:
From their humble beginning as one of the NHL’s Second Six expansion teams in 1967, through a a pair of Stanley Cups, the LA Kings have experienced a rich hockey history over the past 60 years.
It’s often said that hockey is a young man’s game. Just don’t tell that to the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings were the third-oldest team in the NHL last season in terms of average age, and they haven’t exactly embraced a youth movement this offseason.
When the Los Angeles Kings signed Joel Armia in free agency, the move brought depth to their lineup, one that would improve the penalty kill and give the organization another dependable veteran capable of playing in challenging circumstances.
After five seasons in the Los Angeles Kings depth chart, defenseman Jacob Moverare is headed back overseas. He has signed with EV Zug of Switzerland’s National League per a team announcement.
Every NHL organization faces the challenge of developing its prospects, and each player’s path to the league is different. While Francesco Pinelli found success in junior hockey with the Kitchener Rangers, he has needed additional time to adjust to the professional level with the Ontario Reign.
The Los Angeles Kings failed once again to win a playoff series in 2026. This time, the Kings failed to win a single playoff game. They were swept by the Colorado Avalanche in round one.
Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.
Elliotte Friedman says the Los Angeles Kings still want to add a defenseman this offseason, but tight cap space is holding them back. General manager Ken Holland still has two real priorities this summer.
The Los Angeles Kings have come to terms with their top draft choice of the 2026 NHL Draft. The Kings announced they’ve signed forward Elton Hermansson to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Hartford Wolf Pack today signed forward Justin Nachbaur to a one-year contract for the 2026-27 season. He appeared in 31 games last season for the Hershey Bears, recording three points on two goals and an assist.
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.
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.