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A top prospect in the 2019-20 season, Quinton Byfield has always been in Alexis Lafreniere’s shadow. Lafreniere was viewed as one of the next great Canadian forwards, poised to turn a franchise around.

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Kings GM shuts down Pierre-Luc Dubois buyout rumors

Pierre-Luc Dubois did not come at all as advertised in his first season with the Los Angeles Kings, putting together one of his worst years as a professional hockey player in 2023-24 — but he will remain on the roster come training camp.

Rob Blake News / MayorsManor.com / 14 hours ago

10 Tidbits from Kings GM Rob Blake’s End of Season Media Availability

There’s a lot to unpack, so let’s just dive right in. Following a fairly quick exit from the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, there have been a plethora of questions surrounding the LA Kings in recent days.

Los Angeles Kings News / ESPN / 38 minutes ago

Blake: Kings won't buy out Dubois, vow 'to help him'

Less than a week after his team was eliminated from the postseason, Los Angeles Kings general manager Rob Blake said that the team will not buy out the contract of maligned star center Pierre-Luc Dubois, who struggled in his first season with the club.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / 5 hours ago

2024 Exit Interviews – Pierre-Luc Dubois, Vladislav Gavrikov, Quinton Byfield, Alex Laferriere

Up next for LA Kings exit interviews are the four remaining players who spoke who are either under contract or under team control for next season – Pierre-Luc Dubois, Vladislav Gavrikov, Quinton Byfield and Alex Laferriere.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / 22 hours ago

Ontario Reign: Three Takeaways From Game Two’s 4-0 Victory

Erik Portillo’s 29-save effort led the Ontario Reign to a 4-0 win in game two, giving the Reign a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series. ONT: PP Akil Thomas

NHL News / NHL Rumors / 22 hours ago

NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, and the New York Islanders

Dennis Bernstein: Los Angeles Kings forward Pierre-Luc Dubois isn’t concerned about a trade or buyout. Dubois on fixing what went so wrong for him this season: “Have a good summer.

Mitch Marner News / The Hockey Writers / 2 hours ago

Kings Royal Report: Mitch Marner, Ontario Reign & More

Welcome to the Kings Royal Report. Here we will discuss the good, bad, and ugly of the Los Angeles Kings. It will be a place to bring up recent reports, discuss prospects, brainstorm ideas, and break down the coming schedule.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 0 minutes ago

NHL teams should be wary of acquiring Pierre Luc-Dubois

Three teams have fallen for the center's combination of size (6-foot-4, 225 pounds) and all-around skill. All three have all wound up regretting it.

Oilers Eliminating Kings Makes Dubois’ Preseason Comments Ironic

What to expect for the Oilers in Round 2, and could the Kings be in line for a rebuild

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Pierre-Luc Dubois News / ClutchPoints / May 4

Kings’ Pierre-Luc Dubois makes strong comments on future after brutal season

Los Angeles Kings center Pierre-Luc Dubois is ready to get the next season going. Dubois says he wants to do a whole lot better next year after a disappointing campaign skating for L.A.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Rumors / May 4

NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, and the Top 50 NHL Free Agents

The Fourth Period: The Los Angeles Kings will have around $20.9 million in projected salary cap space so they do have some flexibility. Quinton Byfield is a pending RFA and needs a new deal and it could be costly.

Anze Kopitar News / ClutchPoints / May 4

Kings’ Anze Kopitar drops eye-opening take on future

The Los Angeles Kings once again fell to the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It’s the third year in a row that Los Angeles has seen this picture play out.

NHL News / ClutchPoints / May 3

Kings most to blame for series loss to Oilers

It’s like a broken record at this point for the Los Angeles Kings, who were unable to take advantage of the popular phrase “The 3rd time is the charm”.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / May 2

It’s Time To Get With The Times

Another year, another first-round exit at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers for the LA Kings. Make that ten years now that it’s been since LA has seen the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but don’t worry, everything is going according to ‘The Plan‘.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 2

Oilers eliminate Kings for the third year in a row

Down with the Kings: Oilers eliminate L.A. for the third year in a row

The Edmonton Oilers advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by eliminating the Los Angeles Kings in the first round for the third consecutive season.

Oilers stars take over in second period to eliminate Kings

Instant Reaction: Oilers eliminate Kings in Game 5, advance to second round

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 2

Oilers stars take over in second period to eliminate Kings

After an early second period goal from Blake Lizotte, it looked like the Los Angeles Kings might be on their way to making this series interesting, but the Edmonton Oilers' stars had other plans.

Down with the Kings: Oilers eliminate L.A. for the third year in a row

Stars finally win at home, take series lead over Golden Knights

Watch: Stars, Golden Knights trade goals in first period of Game 5

Watch: Stars' Tyler Seguin delivers head shot on Golden Knights' Shea Theodore

Vegas HC reacts to Alex Pietrangelo's costly penalty in Game 5 loss

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

Kings’ Path to Avoiding Elimination vs. Oilers

The Los Angeles Kings are down in their Round 1 series against the Edmonton Oilers. They suffered a tough Game 1 loss, fought back with a great Game 2 win, got blown out in Game 3, and nearly won Game 4.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 30

Kings aim to avoid being ousted by Oilers again

The Los Angeles Kings are essentially trying to match their latest performance when they hit the road for Wednesday's do-or-die meeting with the host Edmonton Oilers.

Jonathan Yantsis News / Inside The Rink / April 28

ECHL Announces Fines and Suspensions | 04/28/2024

The ECHL Department of Players Safety has announced that Trois-Rivieres Lions forward Jonathan Yantsis has been suspended indefinitely pending review and fined an undisclosed amount for his actions at the 11:29 mark of the second period in Game 5 vs Norfolk Admirals.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / April 26

LA Kings will hope to rush to victory in Game 3

The LA Kings settled into their game much more in Game 2 than in the playoff opener against the Edmonton Oilers. In the second game, per Natural Stat Trick, the Kings held the edge in shot attempts (51.9% CF%) and were pretty even in xGF% (49.7%) while Edmonton had the edge in Scoring Chances (57.7%) and High Danger Chances (63.6%).

NHL News / Action Network / April 25