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Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / June 27
Kings select goaltender Yegor Rybkin (Round 3, Pick 89) 
The LA Kings have selected goaltender Yegor Rybkin with the 89th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Name: Yegor Rybkin Position: Goaltender Shoots: Right
Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / June 27
LA Kings Select Yegor Rybkin No. 89 – What You Need to Know
With pick No. 89 of Round 3, acquired when Los Angeles traded down from pick 83 (originally acquired when they traded down from pick 17 yesterday), the LA Kings have selected goaltender Yegor Rybkin.
Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / June 27
Kings select defenseman Blake Zielinski (Round 3, Pick 80)
The LA Kings have selected forward Blake Zielinski with the 83rd overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Additionally, the Kings have traded pick 83 to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Picks 89 and 153.
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / June 27
LA Kings Select Blake Zielinski No. 80 – What You Need to Know
With pick No. 80 of Round 3, the LA Kings have selected forward Blake Zielinski from the United States. Throughout the evening, we’ll have more information and continued coverage from the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / June 27
Kings select defenseman Adam Goljer (Round 2, Pick 49)
The LA Kings have selected defenseman Adam Goljer with the 49th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The Vitals Name: Adam Goljer Position: Defenseman Shoots: Right DOB: June 7, 2008 Height: 6-1 Weight: 195 Hometown: Trencin, SVK NHL Central Scouting Final Ranking: 14 (European Skaters) McKeen’s Hockey Final Ranking: 28 FloHockey / Chris Peters […]
Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / June 27
LA Kings Select Adam Goljer No. 49 – What You Need to Know
With pick No. 49 of Round 2, the LA Kings have selected defenseman Adam Goljer from Slovakia. Throughout the day, we’ll have more information and continued coverage from the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / June 27
LA Kings Select Liam Lefbvre No. 46 – What You Need to Know
With pick No. 46 of Round 2, the LA Kings have selected center Liam Lefbvre from Canada. Throughout the day, we’ll have more information and continued coverage from the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / June 27
Kings select Adam Goljer No. 49 overall at the 2026 NHL Draft
The Los Angeles Kings have selected defenseman Adam Goljer with the No. 49 overall selection of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Hextall was projected to be selected around 44th or 45th overall on average across all of the main draft rankings, going as high as 28th and as low as 95th.
Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / June 27
Kings select forward Liam Lefebvre (Round 2, Pick 46)
The LA Kings have selected forward Liam Lafebvre with the 46th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The Vitals Name: Liam Lefebvre Position: Center Shoots: Right DOB: May 15, 2007 Height: 6-3 Weight: 205 Hometown: Montreal, PQ NHL Central Scouting Final Ranking: 38 (North American Skaters) TSN / Craig Button Final Ranking: 58 FloHockey […]
Drew Doughty News / NHL Trade Talk / June 27
Kings Forcing Drew Doughty Into Brutal Decision, Trade Coming?
According to Elliotte Friedman, Drew Doughty will potentially play his final season with the Los Angeles Kings in 2026-27. Whether a trade happens before next year remains unclear, but Doughty won’t be back when his current contract comes to an end.
Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / June 27
Ken Holland: Kings won’t sign Doughty to extension
The future of one of the game’s most tenured veterans seems to be up in the air. When speaking to the media on Friday night, following the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft, Los Angeles Kings general manager Ken Holland discussed the team’s plans with defenseman Drew Doughty.
Brandt Clarke News / Hockey Royalty / June 27
DRAFT: LA Kings select forward Elton Hermansson at 19th overall + Brandt Clarke extension
Day one of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft came and went. The LA Kings made noise minutes before the draft started, announcing defenseman Brandt Clarke had been signed to a five-year extension, then drafting Elton Hermansson at 19th overall.
Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / June 27
Ken Holland: Full Quotes from Friday – Including on Doughty’s Future
Kings GM Ken Holland met with the media virtually following Day 1 of the 2026 NHL Draft and addressed a wide range of topics, including some bombshell news about Drew Doughty’s contract negotiations.
Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / June 26
Kings Draft Elton Hermansson 19th Overall
With the 19th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Los Angeles Kings have selected Elton Hermansson from MoDo Hockey of the HockeyAllsvenskan. Up there with the most skilled prospects in the draft, Elton Hermansson, the 6-foot, 182-pound winger, has been highly touted for his offensive ability all season.
Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / June 26
Kings select Elton Hermansson No. 19 overall in 2026 NHL Draft
With the No. 19 overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft Friday night at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, the Los Angeles Kings selected right winger Elton Hermansson of HockeyAllsvenskan’s Modo.
Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / June 26
LA Kings Select Elton Hermansson at No. 19 – What You Need to Know
After trading down two spots from No. 17 and acquiring pick No. 83, the LA Kings have selected forward Elton Hermansson from Sweden with the 19th overall pick.
Brandt Clarke News / Field Level Media / June 26
D Brandt Clarke rewarded by Kings with 5-year, $37M deal
Following a career-best 40 points this season, defenseman Brandt Clarke declined free agency and re-signed with the Los Angeles Kings on Friday for $37 million over five seasons.
Brandt Clarke News / Daily Faceoff / June 26
Kings sign Brandt Clarke to five-year extension
While speculation is swirling that this offseason could be one that sees an offer sheet or two doled out to major restricted free agents, one name can officially be crossed off that list as a possibility.
Francesco Pinelli News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25
Kings Re-Sign Francesco Pinelli
The Kings re-signed one of their pending restricted free agents back on Wednesday. The team announced that they’ve inked Francesco Pinelli to a one-year, two-way deal. The agreement will pay $850K at the NHL level and $100K in the minors.
Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / June 25
Playing options for Vojtěch Čihař in 2026-27 season
The LA Kings‘ second-round pick from the 2025 NHL draft, Vojtěch Čihař, has quite a few options on where to play in this upcoming season. Čihař, 19, played in Czechia and the WHL (Kelowna Rockets) during a long 2025-26 season.
Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / June 24
3 Los Angeles Kings Players Who Could Be Gone by Opening Night
The NHL postseason has not slowed down since the Carolina Hurricanes captured the Stanley Cup on June 14, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 19
Maple Leafs' move for Darren Raddysh is first big risk of NHL offseason
The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing a massive offseason when it comes to the short-term and long-term outlook of their franchise. After shockingly missing
Peter Laviolette News / The Hockey Writers / June 15
What Can Kings Fans Expect From Peter Laviolette?
On June 9, the Los Angeles Kings made an interesting decision by hiring former New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette as their new head coach. With a reputation built over more than two decades behind NHL benches, few coaches can match his resume.
Drew Doughty News / NHL Rumors / June 15
NHL Rumors: Los Agneles Kings Direction Will Be Determined by Drew Doughty
It is a big offseason for the Los Angeles Kings after the hiring of Peter Laviolette as the next head coach. There is a lot of work to do for the Kings under General Manager Ken Holland, at a minimum, another top-six center.
Peter Laviolette News / Yardbarker / June 9
Kings task veteran HC Peter Laviolette with leading a new era for franchise
Months after trading for a new top star to replace the retiring Anze Kopitar and then find a way into the playoffs, the Los Angeles Kings can officially embark on a new era.
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