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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.

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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.

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How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Trade Talk / February 7

Kings Trade for Panarin Means End of Rumors Regarding Canucks’ Winger

It appears the Los Angeles Kings have officially shifted gears in the trade market. Once thought to have been looking at Vancouver Canucks winger Evander Kane, that’s not in the cards after landing superstar Artemi Panarin in a blockbuster deal.

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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

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.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / February 6

Kings Land Panarin, Commit to Winning Now

Nothing’s been louder than the noise behind superstar winger Artemi Panarin since it was revealed that the New York Rangers were looking to move on. It’s been rumor after rumor, with many of them involving the Los Angeles Kings.

Los Angeles Kings News / Breakaway on SI / February 6

Kings' New Superstar Only Wanted To Land With One Team

The Los Angeles Kings made a bold, but necessary move just before the 2026 Winter Olympics break officially halted NHL operations. The Kings swung a blockbuster trade with the New York Rangers, acquiring superstar winger Artemi Panarin.

Anze Kopitar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 6

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

Artemi Panarin News / Breakaway on SI / February 6

Ranger GM Messed Up Bad With Artemi Panarin Trade

The New York Rangers have not exactly been a good team this season, as they hold a record of 22-28-6 and sit in last place in both the Metropolitan Division and the Eastern Conference.

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.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / February 5

Ontario Reign: Three Takeaways From 5-1 Victory Over Tucson

The Ontario Reign bounced back in a big way against the Tucson Roadrunners with a three-goal first period to snap their two-game losing skid. First period:

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.

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 / 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.