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Drew Doughty Named 15th Captain In Kings History

The Los Angeles Kings have named Drew Doughty the 15th captain in franchise history, the team announced. Adrian Kempe, Artemi Panarin and Mikey Anderson will serve as alternate captains for 2026-27.

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Kings announce new captain after Anze Kopitar’s retirement

The Los Angeles Kings are without Anze Kopitar for the first time since his NHL debut in 2006-07. 20 years of reliable leadership and production are no more, with Kopitar having retired after the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Drew Doughty News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Kings name Drew Doughty 15th captain in team history

One of the greatest players to ever lace up his skates will don the ‘C’ this season. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Kings announced that Drew Doughty has been named the 15th captain in team history.

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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?"

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Drew Doughty News / The Hockey Writers / September 16

Drew Doughty Named Captain of the Los Angeles Kings

Defenseman Drew Doughty has been named the next captain of the Los Angeles Kings. The veteran will be the 15th captain in franchise history, replacing Anze Kopitar, who retired after last season.

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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.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / September 16

Kings 2026 Training Camp: Roster, Schedule, and What to Expect Next

Enough with all the summer-long talk and speculation, it’s now time to get going, for real. In less than 24 hours, the LA Kings will officially open training camp, in advance of the NHL’s 2026-27 regular season.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / September 16

LA Kings Announce 2026 Training Camp Roster + Schedule

Happy Training Camp Eve, Insiders! The LA Kings have announced their roster for 2026 Training Camp, which is set to get underway tomorrow morning at 9:45 AM at Toyota Sports Performance Center.

Peter Laviolette News / MayorsManor.com / September 16

X’s and O’s: Some Peter Laviolette Observations Prior to Training Camp

Since Peter Laviolette’s hiring in Los Angeles a few months ago, there’s been a lot of discussion about the high-tempo, attacking system he’s bringing to the Kings.

Hampton Slukynsky News / Hockey Royalty / September 16

LA Kings Training Camp Preview: Hampton Slukynsky

With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Hampton Slukynsky! Birthdate: July 2, 2005 Birthplace:

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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 / LA Kings Insider / September 16

5 Takeaways From The 2026 Rookie Faceoff

The 2026 Rookie Faceoff has come and gone. The Kings won two of their three games played, with victories over both Anaheim and Utah, coming after an opening defeat versus San Jose.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / September 15

The Insider Show | Mike Rupp

Former NHL forward and current NHL Network Analyst Mike Rupp joined Jared Shafran to preview the upcoming NHL season on The Insider Show. As a former teammate of Kings forward signings Erik Haula and Mats Zuccarello, Rupp gave insight on what those two additions can add to the lineup this season, while also diving into […]

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Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / September 15

Rookie Faceoff, Game 3: Postgame Quotes from Andrew Lord on Kings Shutout over Mammoth

Nearly as quickly as it arrived, it’s already over. The 2026 Rookie Faceoff wrapped up on Tuesday afternoon with a Kings 4-0 shutout over the Mammoth. What started out with a new wrinkle — both GMs agreeing to field rosters comprised of 12 forwards and seven defensemen — turned into another dominant performance by LA.

Kenny Connors News / LA Kings Insider / September 15

Rookies FINAL – Kings 4, Mammoth 0 – Connors, Woolley, Lord

The LA Kings concluded the 2026 Rookie Faceoff with a 4-0 victory over the Utah Mammoth, ending their tournament with a 2-1-0 record. The Kings took four minor penalties in the opening period but opened the scoring with a shorthanded tally by forward Kenny Connors.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / September 15

First Look: New Goalie Masks for Kuemper and Forsberg, 2026-27 Season

Each year, around the NHL, training camps open up with optimism, new faces, and a mixture of various tidbits and storylines. LA will feature all of that and more — especially with a new head coach, some new assistants, and a handful of free agent signings at forward.

Jared Wright News / LA Kings Insider / September 14

Jared Wright’s goal is clear – To make the LA Kings out of training camp

The Rookie Faceoff means a lot of different things to a lot of different players. For Jared Wright, he’s in a position that most with the LA Kings are not.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / September 14

LA Kings Training Camp Preview: Jakub Dvořák

With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Jakub Dvořák! Birthdate: May 25, 2005 Birthplace:

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 11

Kings’ Kevin Fiala won’t be ready for training camp after disappointing update

Kevin Fiala hasn’t played a hockey game since fracturing his leg while representing his country at the 2026 Winter Olympics in February — and it looks like his return to action could take even longer than expected.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / September 11

5 LA Kings Prospects to Keep an Eye on at Rookie Camp

We’re closer than ever to the Los Angeles Kings’ rookie camp, which will take place this Friday, Sept. 11, through Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Toyota Sports Performance Center in El Segundo, California.

Kevin Fiala News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 10

Kevin Fiala To Miss Start Of Kings’ Camp Due To Injury

The Los Angeles Kings announced today that star forward Kevin Fiala will “miss the start of training camp” after undergoing follow-up surgery connected to the injuries he sustained at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina.

Wayne Gretzky News / Yardbarker / September 9

Barry Melrose was one of NHL's biggest personalities, and one of its biggest advocates

Whether you agreed with him, disagreed with him, or followed his career as a coach or player, you knew who Barry Melrose was if you were even a casual hockey fan.

Mats Zuccarello News / Rink Royalty / September 8

LA Kings 2026-27 Season Player Previews: Mats Zuccarello

Early this offseason, the Los Angeles Kings and general manager Ken Holland signed former Minnesota Wild veteran winger Mats Zuccarello to a one-year, $1 million contract for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

Henry Brzustewicz News / The Hockey Writers / September 8

Henry Brzustewicz Is an LA Kings Prospect Worth Watching

The Los Angeles Kings have plenty of young players to be excited about, but Henry Brzustewicz is someone I think deserves a lot more attention. The defenseman is only 19 years old, but he has already shown why the Kings selected him in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / September 7

LA Kings’ Biggest Strength in 2026-27

Looking ahead, the 2026-27 season will be different. A little too different, some may say. Anze Kopitar is officially retired, the captaincy is vacant and the team has a new head coach, Peter Laviolette.

Alex Turcotte News / Rink Royalty / September 6

Sportsnet names LA Kings forward who 'has to deliver' in 2026-27

There are several Los Angeles Kings players who will be facing pressure to step up and perform this upcoming season. After five straight first-round playoff exits, the Kings need multiple players to step up and help get this team over the hump if they want to make a run in the postseason in the Western Conference next spring.

Erik Haula News / Rink Royalty / September 6

LA Kings 2026-27 Season Player Previews: Erik Haula

In our series of 2026-27 Los Angeles Kings season player previews, we're now taking a look at some of the new free-agent signings this summer. First up on the list is former Nashville Predators veteran center Erik Haula, who spent this past season in the Music City before Los Angeles signed him this offseason in unrestricted free agency.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Rumors / August 29

2026-27 Los Angeles Kings Season Preview

The Los Angeles Kings enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster. They hired a new head coach, added veteran scoring depth, and said goodbye to their longtime captain, Anze Kopitar.