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LA Kings Made the Right Choice Not to Re-Sign Andrei Kuzmenko

It’s safe to say this NHL offseason has been a wild ride. With jaw-dropping trades, surprising signings, and nonstop news around the league, it almost feels strange to have a quiet Wednesday morning.

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Ontario Reign: Is it a make or break 2026-27 campaign for Francesco Pinelli?

You don’t get much runway all of the time. For Ontario Reign forward and LA Kings prospect Francesco Pinelli, could time be running out on him to make an impression?

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / July 7

Watch: LA Kings 2026 Dev Camp Video Highlights

We’re always looking to try new things here at Mayor’s Manor, including additional use of audio and video features. As some may have noticed last week on social media, we had a team of four photographers descend upon Toyota Sports Performance Center in El Segundo to capture all the action at this year’s LA Kings Development Camp.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 7

IOC executive board lifts suspension of Russian Olympic Committee

A sizeable step has been taken in allowing Russian athletes back on the world stage in hockey.

Red Wings' Dylan Larkin has still not expanded trade list beyond three teams

One team poised for 'earthquake' summer with Larkin in sights

Tkachuk brothers' podcast 'caused problems' in Senators dressing room

Predicting who fills 10 NHL captain vacancies in 2026-27

The five worst contracts signed in 2026 NHL free agency so far

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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?

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NHL News / MayorsManor.com / July 6

Comments from Mats Zuccarello on Leaving the Wild to Sign with LA Kings

When Kings General Manager Ken Holland saw the calendar flip to July 1 last week, he didn’t waste any time getting to work — signing a handful of players on both sides of the puck.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Peter Laviolette News / LA Kings Insider / July 6

Peter Laviolette

New LA Kings Head Coach Peter Laviolette joins All The Kings Men to breakdown a variety of topics in advance of the 2026-27 season! Laviolette provides in-depth breakdowns on the new direction of the team’s coaching staff, including the hires of Phil Housley, Chris Hajt and Ray Whitney.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / July 5

The LA Kings have a logjam in goal

Day one of free agency saw the LA Kings sign four forwards and two depth defensemen. The team has had a relatively quiet two days since, with some thinking a trade could come.

Andrei Kuzmenko News / Professor Press Box / July 5

Ex-Canuck Kuzmenko: Why a 25-Point Season Gets $5 Million

Andrei Kuzmenko landing in Pittsburgh on a one-year, $5 million deal is the kind of move that makes you pause and wonder if the market is starting to price reputation more than production.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / July 3

Final Tidbits from LA Kings 2026 Dev Camp

Four days of Development Camp at the Kings training facility in El Segundo are now in the books, including the final scrimmage delivering the week’s most competitive hockey.

Scott Laughton News / LA Kings Insider / July 3

Scott Laughton felt the fit in Los Angeles was “seamless” last season and chose to run it back for three more years

Scott Laughton felt the fit in Los Angeles was seamless. During his exit interview, after the 2025-26 season came to a close, Laughton left the door wide open to potentially coming back to the Kings.

Aatu Jamsen News / Hockey Royalty / July 3

Ontario Reign: Could Aatu Jamsen see a bigger role for the 2026-27 season?

It’s early, but why not? Free agency is almost 36 hours old, and the LA Kings have added only one forward (as of this writing) as depth, with intentions of playing for the Ontario Reign.

Scott Laughton News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Kings sign Scott Laughton to three-year contract

The Los Angeles Kings signed forward Scott Laughton to a three-year, $10.5-million contract that will carry a cap hit of $3.5 million, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Kings News / Inside The Rink / July 1

Los Angeles Kings Sign Two Forwards & A Defenseman

The Los Angeles Kings are the first team to add to start free agency. They first signed forward Erik Haula to a two-year deal with a $3.6 million AAV. Then they added forward Mats Zuccarello along with defenseman Erik Gustafsson.

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Mats Zuccarello News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Kings Sign Mats Zuccarello to One-Year Deal, Add Erik Gustafsson

The Los Angeles Kings have officially strengthened their roster, signing veteran forward Mats Zuccarello to a one-year contract with performance bonuses.

Erik Haula News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Kings Sign Erik Haula to a 2-Year Deal

The Los Angeles Kings have found their veteran center depth, signing free agent Erik Haula to a two-year contract worth $3.6 million annually. An excellent role player in the NHL, the Kings are hoping Haula can bring added depth to their roster.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

LA Kings Should Prioritize Skill Over Size

It’s that time again where in the middle of the offseason, front offices of NHL teams are working overtime on signing their players and making impressive moves through trades or draft picks.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Kings Hire Phil Housley, Ray Whitney To Coaching Staff

The Los Angeles Kings have hired two former pros to their coaching staff. Hall of Fame defenseman Phil Housley, and 22-year pro Ray Whitney, will both join the Kings’ bench as assistant coaches per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period.

Scott Laughton News / Professor Press Box / June 30

Don't Be Surprised If Scott Laughton Returns to Toronto

When the Maple Leafs traded Scott Laughton to the Los Angeles Kings at the deadline, most of us assumed that chapter had closed. Toronto picked up a draft pick, the Los Angeles Kings added an experienced two-way forward for a playoff run, and everyone moved on.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Rumors / June 29

NHL Rumors: The Los Angeles Kings and Drew Doughty

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.

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 / 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.