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On YouTubeLos Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / May 14
Two LA Kings prospects set to compete for the Memorial Cup
The season is over for almost all of the LA Kings‘ prospects, but two are set to compete for the CHL’s Memorial Cup later this month. For those who need a memory refresher on how the Memorial Cup works, here is how it is broken down.
Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / May 13
REPORT: Kings Inching Closer to Outdoor Game on the Beach 
For more than a decade now, the LA Kings have been kicking around the idea of hosting an outdoor game on the beach in Southern California. And various sources have indicated this topic is once again gaining traction.
Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / May 13
The Goaltending Prospects
In a razor-thin prospect pool, the LA Kings have built a promising future in net with four goalies in the pipeline. Back when the Kings had the number-one or number-two-ranked prospect pool (depending on who you followed) five years ago, the one area they lacked potential in was the goaltending position.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 12
Los Angeles Kings Needs, and the New York Islanders Will Have Some Blue Line Options
Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period: Life without their No. 1 center and captain, Anze Kopitar, is a reality now for the Los Angeles Kings. Acquiring Artemi Panarin at the deadline and extending him for two years helps, but he’s a game-breaking winger with offense.
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 / LA Kings Insider / May 11
Player Evaluations: Forwards (Full Season)
Jim Fox joins host Jesse Cohen to evaluate the forward corps that spent the entire 2025-26 season in LA and could potentially return next season. The pair discuss the play and status of Andrei Kuzmenko, Kevin Fiala, Jeff Malott, Samuel Helenius, Joel Armia, Trevor Moore, Alex Laferriere, Quinon Byfield and Adrian Kempe.
Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / May 11
Hockey Royalty: The 2025-26 season has come to an end
Dear Kings/Reign/Hockey/Hockey Royalty fans, Well, my fifth year of following the Ontario Reign – third one as a member of the media – is officially in the books.
NHL News / MayorsManor.com / May 10
Reign Eliminated from Calder Cup Playoffs, 3 Takeaways from Ontario’s Game 5 Loss
A historic season for coach Andrew Lord and the Ontario Reign came to a heartbreaking end in double overtime on Saturday night, as they fell to the visiting Coachella Valley Firebirds in a winner-take-all Game 5.
Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / May 10
Ontario Reign: Three Takeaways From Game 5’s 3-2 Double OT Loss
The Ontario Reign suffered a heartbreaking season-ending loss in double overtime to the Coachella Valley Firebirds in their Game 5 defeat. First period:
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 7
Kings Should Hire Bruce Cassidy to Be Their Next Head Coach
Since the 2017 offseason, the Los Angeles Kings have remained in a state of rebuilding and reshaping their entire roster. Season after season, the Kings experience difficulty moving past Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / May 6
3 Takeaways from Ontario Reign Victory in Game 3 of the Calder Cup Playoffs
If it sounds familiar, it should. The Ontario Reign rallied once again in the third period to come from behind and win. Facing a 1-0 deficit on the scoreboard, and under pressure for nearly 40 minutes to open Game 3, coach Andrew Lord’s squad responded with two goals in 80 seconds and then locked things down defensively.
Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / May 6
Ontario Reign: Three Takeaways From Game 3’s 2-1 Win
The Ontario Reign scored twice in the third period to turn the game around and hold on for a 2-1 win to take a 2-1 series lead. First period: CV: Jani
Ken Holland News / NHL Trade Talk / May 4
Was There More Behind Holland’s Exit Than We Thought?
Let’s unpack Ken Holland’s exit from the Edmonton Oilers without reaching for the tinfoil hats. Officially, it was a mutual parting of ways. His five-year run wrapped up after the Oilers’ Game 7 loss to Florida in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, and both sides basically called time.
Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 2
Kings haven’t committed to DJ Smith as permanent head coach
The Los Angeles Kings have formally entered a full-scale head coach search following their early postseason exit. They ended the postseason without a single win after losing to the the Colorado Avalanche in the first round.
Brandt Clarke News / The Hockey Writers / May 2
Analyzing Brandt Clarke’s 2026 Playoff Performance for the Kings
One of the most notable young players, especially during the playoffs, who comes to mind is Brandt Clarke, who just finished his first 40-point season and proved he is ready to handle top-four minutes for years to come.
Brandt Clarke News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 30
Kings’ Brandt Clarke Hoping For Bigger Role
One of the top priorities for the Los Angeles Kings this summer will be re-signing top, young defenseman Brandt Clarke. The 23 year old racked up 81 points in 185 NHL games on his entry-level contract, including 40 points while playing in all 82 games of this season.
Quinton Byfield News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 29
Kings’ Quinton Byfield Suffered Two Oblique Tears
As occurs each year, after teams are eliminated from the postseason, players start to disclose the injuries they were managing during the final stretch of the regular season and the playoffs.
Drew Doughty News / The Hockey Writers / April 29
Does Drew Doughty Still Fit the LA Kings’ Long-Term Plan?
For nearly two decades, Drew Doughty has been the heartbeat of the Los Angeles Kings’ blue line. He’s a two-time Stanley Cup champion (2012 and 2014) and a Norris Trophy winner.
Los Angeles Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / April 28
Anze Kopitar had the most adorable reaction to life after his final NHL game
Even after his final NHL game, Anze Kopitar still has plenty to look forward to. The Los Angeles Kings star is now ready to be a full-time dad to his two kids, daughter Neza and son Jakob.
Jared Wright News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 27
Kings To Reassign Jared Wright
The Los Angeles Kings are going to reassign forward Jared Wright to their AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign, reports Anthony Collazo of Mayor’s Manor. The Kings telegraphed this move earlier in the year, when they made a paper transaction to reassign Wright to the AHL so he could be eligible to re-join Ontario in the postseason.
Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / April 27
What is the future of the Kings without Anze Kopitar?
Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar’s center had his career come to an end on Sunday as the Kings suffered a sweep at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche.
Trevor Lewis News / Daily Faceoff / April 22
Trevor Lewis announces retirement after 17-year NHL career
One of the more decorated players in the modern era has hung up his skates. On Wednesday, longtime forward Trevor Lewis announced his retirement after 17 seasons in the NHL.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 21
Hurricanes put Senators on the ropes with double OT Game 2 win
The Carolina Hurricanes dealt the Ottawa Senators a possibly devastating blow in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round series, the first instant classic of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19
Scott Wedgewood should be Avalanche's primary postseason goalie after Game 1 win over Kings in Stanley Cup playoffs
It would make no sense for the Colorado Avalanche to take Wedgewood out of the net after his sharp performance against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 20
Goalie interference reviews will be big problem in Stanley Cup playoffs
The most controversial aspect of the NHL's use of instant replay this season has become its handling of goalie interference plays.
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