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Kings Bet Big on Artemi Panarin to Boost Stanley Cup Odds

The Los Angeles Kings have made their boldest statement in years. Acquiring Artemi Panarin in exchange for Liam Greentree and a conditional third-round pick is the kind of swing that franchises make when they believe their championship window is wide open.

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New York Rangers trade star winger to Kings

This deal will go down as the biggest trade of this year’s deadline, as the New York Rangers begin to rebuild once again, and the Kings will look to compete for postseasons in the years to come.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / February 4

Artemi Panarin trade signals different things for Kings, Rangers

Artemi Panarin trade signals two different approaches for Kings, Rangers

From one big city to another, Artemi Panarin has been traded by the New York Rangers to the Los Angeles Kings.

Devils acquiring center Nick Bjugstad in last-minute trade

Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones suspended for PED use

Three players placed on unconditional waivers

What's the deal with all these hat tricks in the NHL this season?

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 4

Artemi Panarin Has Been Traded to The Los Angeles Kings

As per Emily Kaplan of ESPN and Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, Artemi Panarin has been traded to the Los Angeles Kings for Liam Greentree and a conditional third.

Joe Hicketts News / Field Level Media / February 4

Joe Hicketts relishes chance to play for Kings against Kraken

The Los Angeles Kings are close to being 100% healthy at the forward position, but they might need to patch together a defense when they host the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / February 3

Practice 2/3 – “Maintenance Day” for Dumoulin, Anderson/Turcotte day-to-day + Hicketts recalled, Connors to ONT, Today’s Alignment

The LA Kings returned to the ice for practice today at Toyota Sports Performance Center, their final team practice before the Olympic break kicks in on Friday.

Joe Hicketts News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 3

Kings Recall Joe Hicketts

The Kings announced they’ve recalled veteran defenseman Joe Hicketts from AHL Ontario on an emergency basis. L.A. returned center Kenny Connors to Ontario in the corresponding move.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / February 3

LA Kings Prospect Tracker: Week Ending February 2, 2026

Week 17 of the Prospect Tracker brought plenty of firepower from LA’s pipeline. Henry Brzustewicz extended his point streak to eight games while averaging five shots per contest, and Vojtech Cihar buried his first WHL goal—a shorthanded beauty on his way to a four-point night.

Hampton Slukynsky News / LA Kings Insider / February 3

Kings prospect Hampton Slukynsky embracing the number-one role at Western Michigan in another strong season

Fresh off winning an NCAA National Championship, Hampton Slukynsky has embraced being Western Michigan’s number-one goalie. Winning has followed Slukynsky at every level and did so again in his freshman season at Western Michigan University.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / February 2

Greentree and George: Weekend Video and Brief Notes on Pair of Kings Prospects

January’s trade did nothing to slow down any momentum Carter George has been building this season in the OHL. A move from Owen Sound to Sault Ste. Marie early last month has seen the 19-year-old netminder post a 5-1-2 record with the Greyhounds and look just as sharp as he did with Team Canada at the recent World Junior Championship.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / February 2

Angeles Analysis – The Trip That Was

Ten days ago, the LA Kings set out on the road, on what had the potential to be a season-defining trip for the organization. Defining can go in either direction, but the opportunity was a huge one.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 2

1 trade Kings must make before NHL Olympic break

The Los Angeles Kings are clinging to the final Western Conference playoff spot as the final week before the Olympics begins. They are getting Anze Kopitar back just in time for the break, with his retirement looming over this season.

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Mikey Anderson News / Daily Faceoff / February 1

Kings’ Mikey Anderson exits game with upper-body injury

The Los Angeles Kings caught a tough break on the injury front on Sunday, as defenseman Mikey Anderson left the team’s matinee against the Carolina Hurricanes with a lower-body injury.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 1

NHL Predictions: Feb 1 Los Angeles Kings vs Carolina Hurricanes

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 1

Hurricanes, Kings bring different attitudes into matchup after OT games

The Los Angeles Kings and Carolina Hurricanes had vastly different reactions to the overtime road games they played on Saturday. There's little time for either team to dwell on the bad or the good as they're set to meet Sunday afternoon in Raleigh, N.C.

Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / January 31

Quinton Byfield's OT goal lifts Kings over Flyers

Quinton Byfield scored at 2:48 of overtime to lift the visiting Los Angeles Kings to a 3-2 win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday afternoon. Byfield scored on a one-timer off a pass from Adrian Kempe.

Anze Kopitar News / Daily Faceoff / January 31

Kings’ Anze Kopitar returns after 11-game absence

The Los Angeles Kings are getting their captain back. Kings’ editorial content manager Zach Dooley reported on social media that forward Anze Kopitar will return to the lineup Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 31

Kings Activate Anze Kopitar, Place Alex Turcotte On IR

The Kings have made a pair of roster moves heading into today’s matinee against Philadelphia. The team announced that they’ve activated center Anze Kopitar off injured reserve. To make room on the roster, center Alex Turcotte has been placed on IR.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 31

NHL Predictions: January 31st, Los Angeles Kings vs Philadelphia Flyers

Welcome to another NHL Predictions. Each day, here at Last Word On Hockey, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for NHL games. For this edition, we take a look at the Los Angeles Kings taking on the Philadelphia Flyers.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / January 28

Kings looking for a goal scorer in hopes of improving offense

The Los Angeles Kings have made the playoffs in each of the past four seasons, and they’re currently in a dog fight to extend that streak to five seasons.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / January 26

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 1/19

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. Goaltender Carter George highlighted this week’s prospect update with another outstanding week in the OHL.

Drew Doughty News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26

Why Recency Bias Shouldn’t Derail Drew Doughty’s Olympics Case

Some armchair general managers were already downplaying Drew Doughty‘s place on Team Canada when they announced the Olympic roster. It mostly came from New York Islanders and Edmonton Oilers fans, who couldn’t understand why they kept Matthew Schaefer and Evan Bouchard at home.