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Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / July 16

LA Kings 2026-27 Schedule and Other NHL Season Notes

Returning for their 60th NHL season, the LA Kings 2026-27 schedule is now available. This year brings a new twist, and a throwback to the mid-90s, as the NHL has moved from its traditional 82-game season to 84 games, with each team playing an additional two contests — and reducing the number of preseason games down to just four matchups.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 16

Kings Sign Elton Hermansson To Entry-Level Contract

The Los Angeles Kings have come to terms with their top draft choice of the 2026 NHL Draft. The Kings announced they’ve signed forward Elton Hermansson to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / July 15

Kings Sign 2026 First Round Pick Elton Hermansson – Why Now and What’s Next?

Unlike last year, where it took more than eight months before Henry Brzustewicz signed his entry level contract, the Kings and 2026 first-rounder Elton Hermansson have gotten right down to business.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / July 15

Kings sign Elton Hermansson to entry-level contract

The Los Angeles Kings have locked up their rocket man. On Wednesday, the Kings announced that they have signed forward Elton Hermansson to his three-year, entry-level contract.

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The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Justin Nachbaur News / Inside The Rink / July 15

AHL: Hartford Wolf Pack Sign Justin Nachbaur

The Hartford Wolf Pack today signed forward Justin Nachbaur to a one-year contract for the 2026-27 season. He appeared in 31 games last season for the Hershey Bears, recording three points on two goals and an assist.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / July 14

LA Kings 2026 Prospect Rankings: Players No. 1-5

This is the one you’ve been waiting for. Having worked our way through the Honorable Mentions and players No. 6-15 in this year’s Prospect Rankings, we’re now ready to announce the top five.

Quinton Byfield News / The Hockey Writers / July 14

Kings’ Quinton Byfield Facing a Ton of Pressure This Season

Every young player reaches a point in their career when the pressure is on, and for the Los Angeles Kings entering the 2026–27 season, that player is Quinton Byfield.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 11

McDavid… Matthews?: Kings Clearing Space for 'Superstud LA-Type' Signing

Whether it’s Quinton Byfield or now Brandt Clark, at some point, the next wave in Los Angeles has to drive the bus for a Kings team that’s still trying to hang around in a tough Western Conference.

Francesco Pinelli News / Hockey Royalty / July 8

Ontario Reign: Is it a make or break 2026-27 campaign for Francesco Pinelli?

You don’t get much runway all of the time. For Ontario Reign forward and LA Kings prospect Francesco Pinelli, could time be running out on him to make an impression?

Andrei Kuzmenko News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

LA Kings Made the Right Choice Not to Re-Sign Andrei Kuzmenko

It’s safe to say this NHL offseason has been a wild ride. With jaw-dropping trades, surprising signings, and nonstop news around the league, it almost feels strange to have a quiet Wednesday morning.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 7

IOC executive board lifts suspension of Russian Olympic Committee

A sizeable step has been taken in allowing Russian athletes back on the world stage in hockey.

Red Wings' Dylan Larkin has still not expanded trade list beyond three teams

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Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / July 5

The LA Kings have a logjam in goal

Day one of free agency saw the LA Kings sign four forwards and two depth defensemen. The team has had a relatively quiet two days since, with some thinking a trade could come.

Andrei Kuzmenko News / Professor Press Box / July 5

Ex-Canuck Kuzmenko: Why a 25-Point Season Gets $5 Million

Andrei Kuzmenko landing in Pittsburgh on a one-year, $5 million deal is the kind of move that makes you pause and wonder if the market is starting to price reputation more than production.

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Aatu Jamsen News / Hockey Royalty / July 3

Ontario Reign: Could Aatu Jamsen see a bigger role for the 2026-27 season?

It’s early, but why not? Free agency is almost 36 hours old, and the LA Kings have added only one forward (as of this writing) as depth, with intentions of playing for the Ontario Reign.

Scott Laughton News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Kings sign Scott Laughton to three-year contract

The Los Angeles Kings signed forward Scott Laughton to a three-year, $10.5-million contract that will carry a cap hit of $3.5 million, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Kings News / Inside The Rink / July 1

Los Angeles Kings Sign Two Forwards & A Defenseman

The Los Angeles Kings are the first team to add to start free agency. They first signed forward Erik Haula to a two-year deal with a $3.6 million AAV. Then they added forward Mats Zuccarello along with defenseman Erik Gustafsson.

Mats Zuccarello News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Kings Sign Mats Zuccarello to One-Year Deal, Add Erik Gustafsson

The Los Angeles Kings have officially strengthened their roster, signing veteran forward Mats Zuccarello to a one-year contract with performance bonuses.

Drew Doughty News / NHL Rumors / June 29

NHL Rumors: The Los Angeles Kings and Drew Doughty

Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts: The Podcast – The picks are in episode, on the Los Angeles Kings and Drew Doughty “Drew Doughty, that was, that was a big deal that the Kings announced, that they’ll go into next year and see how it goes, and then sort it out after.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

LA Kings Lock in Defenseman Brandt Clarke With 5-Year Extension

After a weekend of chaos involving the 2026 NHL Draft and shocking trade news, the Los Angeles Kings have taken a major step in signing defenseman Brandt Clarke to a five-year contract extension with an average annual value (AAV) of $7.4 million. After a 2025-26 breakout season, extending Clarke solidified him as part of the team’s future.