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Kings assign five to AHL-Ontario, place five on waivers as final roster approaches

Another set of transactions, Insiders. The LA Kings have announced a slew of roster moves, as they get the NHL roster down to a more manageable number, with Saturday’s preseason final nearly upon us.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / September 24

Kings Roster: Who Stays, Who Goes, and How to Get to 23 Players by Opening Night

Decision time is nearly here. NHL teams are inching closer and closer to the end of preseason, and the deadline to produce a 23-man roster. How are the Kings looking, and how will they likely get there?

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / September 24

REPORT: Five Kings Prospects Set to Leave Main Camp for AHL Ontario

Per several sources, the Kings main camp roster is about to be reduced even further. With three of the club’s preseason games now complete — and Saturday’s contest expected to be close to what they’ll show on opening night — several of the bubble players who were being evaluated are now apparently ready to join the Reign.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Liam Lefebvre News / MayorsManor.com / September 24

Lefebvre Left a Lasting Impression at Kings Training Camp

It’s inevitable. Nearly every season at training camps across the NHL, there is one player for every team who exceeds expectations and another player who disappoints.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Henry Brzustewicz News / MayorsManor.com / September 24

Brzustewicz Trending Toward Ontario, With a Familiar Face Alongside Him

While not announced as a done deal quite yet, things are trending in the right direction for LA’s top defensive prospect, Henry Brzustewicz. Originally selected in the first round just over a year ago at the NHL Entry Draft, the young defenseman is likely to start this season with AHL Ontario.

NHL News / LA Kings Insider / September 24

Preseason FINAL – Kings 2, Ducks 1 – Armia, Lee, Laviolette

The LA Kings skated to their first victory of the preseason, as they defeated the Anaheim Ducks by a 2-1 final score on Wednesday evening at Honda Center in Anaheim.

Joel Armia News / LA Kings Insider / September 24

Joel Armia – 9.23

Hear from forward Joel Armia after he scored a goal in a 2-1 preseason victory over Anaheim.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / September 23

What are the early impressions of Jim Hiller with the Leafs?

The Toronto Maple Leafs had the sort of year that forces wholesale organizational changes in 2025-26, and after a summer of change, former Los Angeles Kings head coach Jim Hiller is tasked with righting the ship from behind the bench.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 23

Three NHL defensemen poised for a breakout season

Several young NHL defensemen are entering the 2026 season with bigger opportunities and higher expectations. Some have already flashed star potential, while others are finally getting the role needed to show what they can do. Here are three defensemen poised for a breakout season.

Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram has dream debut after signing massive extension

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

NHL News / LA Kings Insider / September 23

Preseason FINAL – Kings 3, Mammoth 6 – Clarke, Lefebvre, Laviolette

The LA Kings fell to 0-2 in the 2026 preseason as they dropped a 6-3 decision against the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday evening at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Brandt Clarke News / LA Kings Insider / September 23

Brandt Clarke – 9/22

Hear from defenseman Brandt Clarke after he collected a goal and an assist in a preseason defeat against Utah.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / September 22

Pregame Quotes: Laviolette Talks Lefebvre, Clarke, and Goalies in Advance of Preseason Home Debut

Following the team’s pregame morning skate, Kings coach Peter Laviolette met with the gathered media to share thoughts on several topics heading into his squad’s first exhibition game at Crypto.com Arena.

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Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / September 22

Takeaways From Day 2 of LA Kings Training Camp

If Day 1 wasn’t filled with plenty of excitement, Day 2 made sure to bring the heat, especially from the prospects. I spoke with Martin Chromiak of the Ontario Reign, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings, and also got some insight from Artemi Panarin, Brian Dumoulin and coach Peter Laviolette.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 22

Training Camp Cuts: 9/22/26

We’re already on the fourth day of preseason in a new, tightened-up training camp. Several teams have already made their first round of big cuts, with more sure to come today after a handful of youngsters and fringe players got their one-and-done exhibition action completed last night.