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Kevin Connauton News / Inside The Rink / October 16
ECHL: Kevin Connauton Referee Debut Comes in Goatheads’ First Game
The ECHL opens its 39th season tonight with eight games across its 30-team league. One of them is in Rio Rancho, N.M., where the New Mexico Goatheads play the first game in franchise history against the Idaho Steelheads.
Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / October 16
Doughty, Kempe believe improvements start at the top with top players & team leaders 
For the Kings to break out of their season-opening rut, the change they need has to come from the top of the lineup. You can disagree with fourth-line decisions or 12/6 versus 11/7 looks.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15
Kings Interested In Connor Hellebuyck
A new team has entered the chat for Connor Hellebuyck. According to Sportsnet’s Frank Seravalli, the Los Angeles Kings have contacted the Winnipeg Jets about what it would take to acquire the three-time Vezina winner.
The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz
How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15
Struggling Kings Considering Hellebuyck Trade, But There’s a Catch
The Los Angeles Kings are among the teams that have recently kicked the tires on Connor Hellebuyck, according to Sportsnet’s Frank Seravalli. “While the
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / October 15
Matt Greene to join Arizona State’s coaching staff under Dave Hakstol
Looks like the Kings are losing a long-time member of their player development staff. In a story first reported by college hockey reporter Brad Elliott Schlossman, Matt Greene will be accepting a job with Arizona State University as an assistant coach on Dave Hakstol’s staff.
Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / October 15
How the LA Kings’ New Additions Have Fit Into the Lineup
Over the course of the summer, the Los Angeles Kings added Corey Perry, Erik Gustafsson, Mats Zuccarello, Erik Haula, and Scott Perunovich. Both Haula and Zuccarello add playmaking ability as it gives the Kings more options and versatility.
Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / October 15
What the LA Kings Need to Do to Get Their First Home Win
Good morning readers. We are halfway into the month, and the Los Angeles Kings are struggling to find their footing. After four regular games, the Kings have two points and are ranked 31st in the league, marking their record of 0-3-2.
Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / October 15
Bernie Nicholls
Host Jesse Cohen and broadcaster Jim Fox sit down with LA Kings legend Bernie Nicholls to discuss the evolution of the team and the modern NHL. The group explores shifts in locker room culture, the physical nature of professional hockey across different decades, and personal reflections on playing alongside some of the sport’s greatest icons.
Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / October 15
The Ontario Reign Ride a Three-goal Second Period to a Victory Over the San Diego Gulls
In a chippy contest, the Ontario Reign took the first of eight meetings against their SoCal rivals, the San Diego Gulls, with a 3-2 road victory. First
Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / October 14
How concerning is the Kings’ goaltending?
Now that the NHL season is over two weeks old, there’s enough action in the books to evaluate where some teams on either extreme end of the spectrum stand, and it’s clear that the Los Angeles Kings have been one of the NHL’s biggest disappointments.
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.
Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / October 14
LA Kings Prospect Tracker: Week Ending October 13, 2026
It’s Week 2 of the LA Kings Prospect Tracker and there are some fascinating storylines across every league. In Flint, Jimmy Lombardi has 12 points through six games — a 136-point pace if he can keep this up.
NHL News / LA Kings Insider / October 14
FINAL – Kings 1, Oilers 4 – Clarke, Moore, Laviolette
The LA Kings dropped to 0-3-2 to begin the 2026-27 season, as they fell by a 4-1 final score against the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday evening at Crypto.com Arena.
Brandt Clarke News / LA Kings Insider / October 14
Brandt Clarke – 10.13
Hear from defenseman Brandt Clarke after he scored the only Kings goal in a 4-1 defeat against Edmonton.
Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / October 13
Change in structure causing problems for Kings
Things aren’t going to script in Hollywood, but sometimes that happens with a new screenplay. The Los Angeles Kings are in a year of transition. With new head coach Peter Laviolette, the team is hoping to be a little more competitive in a fairly wide-open Pacific Division, rather than barely sneaking into the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / October 13
LA Kings’ Top Line Showing Promise to Start the Season
The Los Angeles Kings are forming a new identity, one where veteran and two-time Stanley Cup champion Anze Kopitar is no longer part of the roster. Under head coach Peter Laviolette, the Kings’ top line features Artemi Panarin, Quinton Byfield and Adrian Kempe.
Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / October 13
LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 10/5
A week has passed, which means it’s time for our weekly LA Kings prospect update. Before we get to the prospect of the week, I want to give a quick shoutout to former Kings prospect Liam Greentree.
Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / October 12
The Ontario Reign Secured Their Second Comeback Victory in Three Games With Their 3-2 Overtime Win Over Coachella Valley
The Ontario Reign trailed by two again and found a way to complete the comeback with an overtime victory over the Coachella Valley Firebirds for the second time in three games.
Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 10
Kings Place Mats Zuccarello, Alex Turcotte On IR
As expected, the Los Angeles Kings have placed two forwards on the injured reserve ahead of tonight’s contest against the Vegas Golden Knights. According to a team announcement, the Kings have placed forwards Mats Zuccarello and Alex Turcotte on the IR.
Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 10
Kings Sign Jared Wright To Two-Year Extension
It has been a good 24 hours for Kings winger Jared Wright. After receiving his first recall of the season on Friday, he received a two-year contract extension today, per a team announcement. The deal, which begins next season, will carry an AAV of $925K, meaning he will receive the minimum salary in each of those years.
Jim Hiller News / NHL Trade Talk / October 6
Jim Hiller’s Biggest Message Is to Just Slow Down
I was listening to Jim Hiller talk before Tuesday’s game against Nashville, and I kept hearing the same message. Slow down. Not literally, of course. The Maple Leafs don’t want to slow down on the ice.
Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 5
Kings’ Kevin Fiala takes important next step in injury recovery
During the 2026 Winter Olympics, a scary on-ice event unfolded. As Switzerland took on Canada, Tom Wilson of Canada collided with Kevin Fiala of Switzerland.
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.
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.
Drew Doughty News / Daily Faceoff / September 16
Kings name Drew Doughty 15th captain in team history
One of the greatest players to ever lace up his skates will don the ‘C’ this season. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Kings announced that Drew Doughty has been named the 15th captain in team history.
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