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Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / June 25
Mock Draft Mania – Who The Experts Have The Kings Taking at 17 
We’re 24 hours away from the first round of the NHL Draft. Will have more in terms of preview content coming up tomorrow coming in, as well as a pre-draft Insider Q&A, but for this afternoon, here are the final mock drafts around hockey media for Round 1.
Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / June 25
Playing options for Vojtěch Čihař in 2026-27 season
The LA Kings‘ second-round pick from the 2025 NHL draft, Vojtěch Čihař, has quite a few options on where to play in this upcoming season. Čihař, 19, played in Czechia and the WHL (Kelowna Rockets) during a long 2025-26 season.
Francesco Pinelli News / Daily Faceoff / June 24
Kings sign Francesco Pinelli to one-year, two-way contract
As we near the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Los Angeles Kings have locked up a former draft pick for another season. On Wednesday, the team announced that they have signed center Francesco Pinelli to a one-year, two-way contract extension.
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
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 / 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.
Peter Laviolette News / LA Kings Insider / June 24
Discussing Peter Laviolette’s Coaching Style on The Insider Show
It’s been two weeks since the Kings announced the hiring of new head coach Peter Laviolette, and while there has been no shortage of news around the league since then, the management team in LA has continued to prepare for the busiest time of the offseason, an upcoming week which includes the NHL Draft, Development […]
Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / June 24
Predictions: LA Kings Selections at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft
With just a few days to go, it’s time for our annual NHL Entry Draft Predictions article! Over the past few weeks, our team has cranked out an almost endless supply of Draft-related content, from player profiles to a full slate of KOTP episodes — featuring everybody from Craig Button to a trio of LA’s top scouts.
Drew Doughty News / LA Kings Insider / June 23
2025-26 Kings Seasons In Review – Drew Doughty
We’ve finally reached the end of the Seasons in Review series, with a look at defenseman Drew Doughty’s season. Doughty has certainly been a point of conversation as he approaches the final season of his eight-year contract.
Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / June 23
Kings announce 2026 Development Camp schedule
The LA Kings have announced the schedule for their 2026 Development Camp, to be held at Toyota Sports Performance Center, beginning on Monday, June 29, running through Thursday, July 2.
Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / June 22
LA Kings 2026 Prospect Rankings: Players No. 11-15
It’s time for Part II in this year’s LA Kings Prospect Ranking series. After first looking at some Honorable Mentions across the team’s pool of forwards, defensemen, and goaltenders in our opening article, we now jump ahead to the five players slotted in at Nos.
Martin Chromiak News / Hockey Royalty / June 22
Could Martin Chromiak be a name to watch in training camp?
The LA Kings have several question marks as free agency looms, but could Martin Chromiak be a dark horse to make the team out of training camp? Chromiak, 23, signed a one-year contract earlier this month, returning to the organization for his fifth professional season.
Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / June 20
Ontario Reign: Numbers for the 2025-26 season
The Ontario Reign had their most successful season since their inaugural AHL season in 2015-16. In contrast, that team made a run to the Western Conference Finals; this year’s Reign squad bowed out in the Pacific Division Semifinals in a tough five-game series against their I-10 rivals, the Coachella Valley Firebirds.
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 / Daily Faceoff / June 17
New Leafs coach Hiller says team style will be one ‘players are excited to play’
The Toronto Maple Leafs stole significant headline real estate on Wednesday when they announced that their long head coaching search had come to an end with the hiring of Jim Hiller as the 41st coach in franchise history.
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.
Peter Laviolette News / The Hockey Writers / June 15
What Can Kings Fans Expect From Peter Laviolette?
On June 9, the Los Angeles Kings made an interesting decision by hiring former New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette as their new head coach. With a reputation built over more than two decades behind NHL benches, few coaches can match his resume.
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.
Martin Chromiak News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 12
Kings sign forward to one-year extension
The Los Angeles Kings have agreed to a one-year, two-way contract extension with forward Martin Chromiak. The deal carries an NHL salary of $850,000 and runs through the 2026-27 season.
Martin Chromiak News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 11
Kings Sign Martin Chromiak To One-Year Extension
According to a team announcement, the Los Angeles Kings have signed Martin Chromiak to a one-year, two-way extension. Los Angeles included that Chromiak will earn an $850K salary at the NHL level.
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.
Peter Laviolette News / NHL Trade Talk / June 8
Kings Hire Peter Laviolette as Next Head Coach
The Los Angeles Kings have found their next bench boss, with veteran coach Peter Laviolette set to become the franchise’s new head coach according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.
Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 6
Offseason Checklist: Los Angeles Kings
The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those who have already been eliminated. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Los Angeles.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 4
Fine print in Bruce Cassidy's contract is why Oilers won't get interview
According to a few sources, including NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, Bruce Cassidy’s contract is one that was unique to the coach and why the Vegas Golden Knights are getting away with not granting permission for Cassidy to interview with other teams.
Alex Turcotte News / The Hockey Writers / June 1
Alex Turcotte Has Grown Into His Role With the LA Kings
The journey to becoming a successful NHL player is rarely straightforward. For Alex Turcotte, the path has been filled with challenges, lessons, and setbacks that have shaped him into being an important and valuable contributor for the Los Angeles Kings.
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