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Rangers Top Center Won’t Be Following Panarin to the Kings

When Artemi Panarin’s name surfaced in trade speculation, it didn’t take long for fans to connect the dots across the league. One of the more interesting ripple effects has been the chatter around Vincent Trocheck — but unlike Panarin, Trocheck may not be eager to follow the same trade path.

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REPORT: Panarin Now Set on His Jersey Number with LA Kings

Roughly 24 hours after being traded to the LA Kings last week, forward Artemi Panarin met with the media to discuss moving on from the Rangers, why he chose Los Angeles, and a myriad of other topics.

Andre Lee News / MayorsManor.com / February 10

Andre Lee Set for AHL All-Star Debut This Week, Beginning with Skills Challenge

Things just continue to get better and better for Andre Lee over the past year. From scoring his first NHL goal, to signing a two-year contract extension

Andre Lee News / LA Kings Insider / February 9

ANDRE LEE HEADS TO AHL ALL-STAR CLASSIC

The Ontario Reign collected a 4-3 win over Bakersfield on Sunday heading into the AHL All-Star break leading the Pacific Division with 64 points and a 31-14-1-1 record.

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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

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / February 9

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 2/2

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. This week’s update was highlighted by forward Koehn Ziemmer, who registered a hat trick in his only game played in the week with the Ontario Reign (AHL).

Artemi Panarin News / Total Pro Sports / February 9

NHL Trade Rumors: After Acquiring Artemi Panarin, Kings Eye Canadiens’ $34.8 Million Offensive Upgrade

The Los Angeles Kings wasted no time making noise this month. Their bold move to acquire Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers signaled that the Kings are firmly in win-now mode, and it does not look like they are done reshaping their roster.

Artemi Panarin News / NHL Trade Talk / February 8

Kraken Missed On Artemi Panarin, But Expect Them To Take Second Swing

The Seattle Kraken arose as a surprising bidder in the Artemi Panarin sweepstakes before he accepted a trade to the Los Angeles Kings. Everyone would soon find out that Panarin’s only option was the Kings, but if the Russian forward were willing to go to the highest bidder, he’d now be a Kraken.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / February 8

Ontario Reign: Three Takeaways From 4-3 Victory Over Bakersfield

The Ontario Reign swept the home-and-home series with the Bakersfield Condors on the back of Koehn Ziemmer’s hat-trick heroics. First period: BAK: Riley

Warren Foegele News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 7

Kings’ Surplus At Forward Could Make Warren Foegele Expandable

The Los Angeles Kings could stick around the trade market when the NHL returns from their three-week break for the Winter Olympics. General manager Ken Holland joined TNT Sports’ NHL Game Break to breakdown the team’s acquisition of star winger Artemi Panarin, and referenced the team’s wealth of forwards with their latest addition.

Brandt Clarke News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 7

Kings Have Started Extension Talks With Brandt Clarke

Back in 2021, the Kings drafted defenseman Brandt Clarke eighth overall with the hopes that he could emerge as a key contributor on their back end. While there were some stops and starts early on in his career, he has now emerged as a legitimate top-four player.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / February 7

SATURDAY: Reign Projected Lineup vs. Condors, Final Game Before All-Star Break

With one game remaining on their schedule before the AHL All-Star break, first-year coach Andrew Lord has guided his Ontario Reign to atop the Pacific Division and has them sitting second overall in the Western Conference.

Artemi Panarin News / NHL Trade Talk / February 7

Insider Hints at Motive Behind Kings Only Giving Panarin a Two-Year Extension

The Los Angeles Kings won the Artemi Panarin sweepstakes — perhaps by default — sending Liam Greentree and two draft picks to New York before signing the star winger to a two-year, $22 million extension beyond 2025–26.

Anze Kopitar News / Breakaway on SI / February 6

Kings' Anze Kopitar Becomes Fifth Active Player to Hit Major Milestone

A secondary assist on a first-period goal carried significance beyond the scoreboard Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena. The veteran center from Slovenia added another entry to a resume already decorated with championships and individual honors, reaching a milestone that places him among the greatest players the sport has ever produced.

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Kings’ Anze Kopitar joins exclusive club with 1,300th-career point

The Los Angeles Kings captain, Anze Kopitar, recorded his 1,300th NHL point in a 4-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday. The

Anze Kopitar News / Daily Faceoff / February 6

Kings’ Kopitar becomes 39th NHLer to record 1,300 career points

Anze Kopitar recorded an assist during the Los Angeles Kings’ game against the Vegas Golden Knights Thursday night, becoming the 39th player in NHL history to record 1,300 career regular-season points.

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 a last-minute trade

Leafs asking big return for Bobby McMann; could Anthony Stolarz be next?

Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones suspended for PED use

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon records 700th assist of NHL career

Report: Penn State's Gavin McKenna could face up to 20 years in prison

Three players placed on waivers

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 / Hockey Royalty / February 3

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 1/26

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. This week’s update was highlighted by the organization’s number-one prospect, Liam Greentree.

Cole Krygier News / Inside The Rink / February 2

ECHL: Cole Krygier Signs Overseas With EC Salzburg

Defenseman Cole Krygier has signed overseas for the 2025–26 season, joining EC Salzburg of the ICEHL after time in the ECHL and AHL. Krygier makes the move to Europe following a productive stretch with the Savannah Ghost Pirates, where he appeared in 26 games and recorded four goals and four assists for eight points while finishing plus-16.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 2