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Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / June 29
Elton Hermansson and Liam Lefebvre Touch On Their First Day of LA Kings Development Camp 
Day 1 of LA Kings Development Camp has come and gone. For players like Elton Hermansson and Liam Lefebvre – the first two selected by the Kings at this weekend’s 2026 NHL Draft – it’s their first taste of the Kings organization.
Peter Laviolette News / Daily Faceoff / June 29
Report: Kings, Laviolette hire Ray Whitney as assistant coach
The Los Angeles Kings made a massive organizational shift this summer, moving on from interim head coach D.J. Smith to hire veteran head coach Peter Laviolette, who will guide the club away from a slower-paced, defense-first style that Jim Hiller had implemented in the prior seasons toward a more up-tempo game.
Peter Laviolette News / MayorsManor.com / June 29
REPORT: Major Changes Coming to Kings Bench, Three New Faces Joining Laviolette
After taking a few weeks to sort things out, it now appears new Kings head coach Peter Laviolette has decided on his supporting cast — with a trio of moves designed to bring some rather sweeping changes behind the bench in LA.
The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?
Brandt Clarke News / The Hockey Writers / June 29
LA Kings Lock in Defenseman Brandt Clarke With 5-Year Extension
After a weekend of chaos involving the 2026 NHL Draft and shocking trade news, the Los Angeles Kings have taken a major step in signing defenseman Brandt Clarke to a five-year contract extension with an average annual value (AAV) of $7.4 million. After a 2025-26 breakout season, extending Clarke solidified him as part of the team’s future.
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 / LA Kings Insider / June 29
2026 NHL Entry Draft Recap
Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen to recap the results of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The pair discuss the 11 players the LA Kings selected, the five year contract extension for Brandt Clarke and the media availabilities with Ken Holland and Mark Yannetti.
Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / June 28
Development camp roster announced
Now that the draft is over, LA Kings fans will get their first glimpse of the 2026 draft class and many more within the pipeline. On Sunday afternoon, one day before development camp activities, the Kings announced their roster for this year’s camp.
Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / June 28
DRAFT RECAP: LA Kings select 11 players in the 2026 draft
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft concluded yesterday, and the LA Kings added 11 new players to their prospect pool. The Kings started the event with the 17th overall pick, but traded back two spots with the Utah Mammoth and acquired the 83rd pick as well.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 29
NHL Rumors: Latest news on Alex Ovechkin
Sammi Silber of The Hockey News: “GM Chris Patrick also said he has a number in mind for what Alex Ovechkin’s next contract looks like *if* he returns.
Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / June 27
Yannetti – Full Quotes Following LA Kings Making 11 Picks at the NHL Draft
After beginning the weekend with nine selections — already two more than the seven rounds — Mark Yannetti and the LA Kings walked away from this year’s NHL Draft having made a staggering 11 selections.
Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / June 27
Elton Hermansson fits the bill for Los Angeles, as the Kings look to add offense and repeat history with a MoDo Hockey product
MoDo Hockey has been good to the LA Kings. Back in 2014 the LA Kings selected with second-to-last pick in the first round, adding a young forward out of Sweden.
Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / June 27
Kings select Giorgos Pantelas No. 153 overall at the 2026 NHL Draft
The Los Angeles Kings have selected defenseman Giorgos Pantelas with the No. 153 overall selection of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Pantelas was projected to be selected around 56th overall on average across all of the main draft rankings, going as high as 30th and as low as 80th.
Drew Doughty News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27
Kings To Wait Until 2027 To Negotiate With Drew Doughty
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.
Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / June 27
Kings select Adam Goljer No. 49 overall at the 2026 NHL Draft
The Los Angeles Kings have selected defenseman Adam Goljer with the No. 49 overall selection of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Hextall was projected to be selected around 44th or 45th overall on average across all of the main draft rankings, going as high as 28th and as low as 95th.
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 / 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.
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 / 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.
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.
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.
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.
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