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Why 2026-27 is crucial for the Kings – and for Quinton Byfield

Quinton Byfield is a chiselled 6-foot-5 and 230 pounds. He’s an imposing presence any time he walks into a room. Yet he blends in with the crowd just fine in Los Angeles.

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LA Kings Putting a Strong Focus on Defense This Season

Training camp has come and gone, but it gave us a good look at what the Los Angeles Kings will be prioritizing this season. One thing became clear throughout camp: defense will continue to be a major focus for the team.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / October 2

Prospects To Keep An Eye On This Season For The Ontario Reign

The day has arrived! The Ontario Reign’s 12th AHL season starts tonight, with familiar faces and new additions. AHL teams overhaul their rosters every year because of veteran rules, incoming prospects, and the need to add new depth.

Alexander Nikishin News / MayorsManor.com / October 1

How to Work a Kings-Hurricanes Trade for Alexander Nikishin

If the Kings are to be considered serious contenders in the postseason, the two most obvious pieces they need to add would be a legit second-line center and a puck-moving defenseman on the left side.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Can you name the players chosen as team captain for each NHL franchise in 2026-27?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / October 1

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.

Kevin Fiala News / MayorsManor.com / October 1

Why Have the Kings Not Put Kevin Fiala on LTIR?

Let’s begin with a public service announcement: this article contains math. Don’t worry, though; it should be easy enough. No reason to be scared. Earlier this week, all NHL teams had to submit their Opening Night rosters to the league office.

NHL News / LA Kings Insider / October 1

FINAL – Kings 4, Avalanche 8 – Anderson, Haula, Laviolette

The LA Kings opened the 2026-27 season with an 8-4 defeat on Wednesday evening against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver. The Avalanche opened the scoring with a power-play goal 6:33 into the game, to take an early 1-0 lead.

Mikey Anderson News / LA Kings Insider / October 1

Mikey Anderson – 9.30

Hear from defenseman Mikey Anderson after a season-opening defeat against the Colorado Avalanche.

NHL News / Total Apex Sports / September 30

Kings vs. Avalanche preview: Playoff rematch opens new season

The Colorado Avalanche host the Los Angeles Kings at Ball Arena in their season opener Wednesday night—a rematch of last spring’s Western Conference first-round sweep.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / September 30

Rankings the LA Kings Goalie Prospects Ahead of the 2026-27 Season

The LA Kings’ prospect pool may be lacking in some areas, but one area of strength is between the pipes. Five years ago, the Kings had five goalies in the system (Matthew Villalta, Jacob Ingham, Lukas Parik, David Hrenak, and Juho Markkanen).

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Jim Hiller News / Daily Faceoff / September 29

Will Jim Hiller adjust his style with Leafs?

The Toronto Maple Leafs underwent significant changes this offseason, many of which, at least with respect to their on-ice product, had an offensive bent.

Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / September 28

Avs put eyes back on prize, begin Cup push vs. new-look Kings

Last season ended in disappointment for the Stanley Cup-or-bust Colorado Avalanche, but the reigning Presidents' Trophy winners are ready to make a run at their fourth championship when they host the Los Angeles Kings for their season opener on Wednesday night in Denver.

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Pavel Zacha News / Rink Royalty / September 28

Kings have a no-brainer trade target to solve their center need in Bruins Pavel Zacha

If two teams in the NHL need a top-six center, it's the Los Angeles Kings and the Boston Bruins. Both teams will start the 2026-27 season this week with that opening that wasn't addressed this offseason.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 27

Kings Make Multiple Roster Moves

The Kings announced what should be their final set of preseason roster moves on Sunday night, reassigning goaltender Erik Portillo, right-winger Taylor Ward, and defenseman Scott Perunovich to AHL Ontario.

Jim Hiller 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

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.