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What are the early impressions of Jim Hiller with the Leafs?

The Toronto Maple Leafs had the sort of year that forces wholesale organizational changes in 2025-26, and after a summer of change, former Los Angeles Kings head coach Jim Hiller is tasked with righting the ship from behind the bench.

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Preseason FINAL – Kings 2, Ducks 1 – Armia, Lee, Laviolette

The LA Kings skated to their first victory of the preseason, as they defeated the Anaheim Ducks by a 2-1 final score on Wednesday evening at Honda Center in Anaheim.

Joel Armia News / LA Kings Insider / September 24

Joel Armia – 9.23

Hear from forward Joel Armia after he scored a goal in a 2-1 preseason victory over Anaheim.

Erik Portillo News / MayorsManor.com / September 23

Portillo: Where Does he Fit in to the LA Kings Plans This Season?

Quietly below the surface of all the talk surrounding bubble players and who might make the LA Kings opening night roster coming out of camp, there’s one story that seemingly nobody wants to address — where will Erik Portillo play this season?

San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 23

Three NHL defensemen poised for a breakout season

Several young NHL defensemen are entering the 2026 season with bigger opportunities and higher expectations. Some have already flashed star potential, while others are finally getting the role needed to show what they can do. Here are three defensemen poised for a breakout season.

Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram has dream debut after signing massive extension

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

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.

Peter Laviolette News / MayorsManor.com / September 23

Rapid Recap: Kings Fall 6-3 to Mammoth, Postgame Comments from Laviolette

It took a while for the Kings to get rolling on Tuesday night in their preseason home opener, as they fell behind 2-0 after 20 minutes. A goal early in the second frame saw them draw to within one, yet by second intermission they trailed by two goals.

NHL News / LA Kings Insider / September 23

Preseason FINAL – Kings 3, Mammoth 6 – Clarke, Lefebvre, Laviolette

The LA Kings fell to 0-2 in the 2026 preseason as they dropped a 6-3 decision against the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday evening at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Brandt Clarke News / LA Kings Insider / September 23

Brandt Clarke – 9/22

Hear from defenseman Brandt Clarke after he collected a goal and an assist in a preseason defeat against Utah.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / September 22

Takeaways From Day 2 of LA Kings Training Camp

If Day 1 wasn’t filled with plenty of excitement, Day 2 made sure to bring the heat, especially from the prospects. I spoke with Martin Chromiak of the Ontario Reign, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings, and also got some insight from Artemi Panarin, Brian Dumoulin and coach Peter Laviolette.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / September 21

Day 5 Camp Update – Zuccarello Latest, Perry Update, Lines/Pairs Change + Kings Reduce Camp Roster

Training Camp, Day 5, is in the books. Lots to discuss from today. First things first, the Kings have announced a reduction to their training camp roster following today’s practices.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / September 21

First Cuts at Kings Camp Now Confirmed, Plus AHL Camp Opens on Tuesday

As expected, the first cuts from LA Kings training camp came on Monday, following the team’s Young Guns scrimmage at noon. Let’s deal with that first and then get to the cuts.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

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.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / September 21

Laviolette on Perry’s Absence, Zuccarello’s Timeline, and Other Camp Notes from Monday

Monday brought several key milestones at Kings training camp, and a few surprises, as well. For starters, forward Andre Lee and defenseman Jared Woolley were added to Group A.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / September 21

2026 Training Camp Primer – Day 5

Happy Monday, Insiders! So here’s the rub. Today marks the final day of three groups at LA Kings training camp. The Kings are tightening things up with today’s practice.