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Leading the NHL with six short-handed goals is a notable achievement for the Los Angeles Kings, but they're intent on not relying on them as they prepare to host the Calgary Flames on Saturday.

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Kings Prospects Set To Begin World Juniors Camps

Happy Friday, Insiders! Taking a quick turn away from the NHL level to talk about a handful of Kings prospects, who are set to begin their respective camp in advance of the upcoming World Junior Championships in Minnesota.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / December 11

Busy itinerary helped make Kings mom’s trip a special experience for all

During hockey season, NHL players have an on-the-go lifestyle and schedule that keeps them busy. Between games, practice, travel and other team activities, there isn’t a lot of downtime.

Joel Armia News / LA Kings Insider / December 11

A quietly effective Joel Armia continues to merit the minutes he’s earned for the Kings

Joel Armia is a quiet man off the ice. On the ice, perhaps quietly effective would be a better term. Armia has proven to be one of the brightest stories on the Kings in the early stages of the season.

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Joel Edmundson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 11

Kings’ defenseman Joel Edmundson pinpoints easy fix that squandered Kraken game

The Los Angeles Kings are now 4-2-4 over their last 10 games and are slowly slipping down the Pacific Division standings. The team suffered another overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday night, which snapped a two-game winning streak.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / December 11

FINAL – Kings 2, Kraken 3 (OT) – Forsberg, Edmundson, Hiller

The LA Kings were unable to hold onto a late lead, as they dropped a 3-2 overtime decision against the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday evening at Climate Pledge Arena in Washington.

Vojtech Cihar News / Daily Faceoff / December 10

Kings sign Vojtech Cihar to three-year, entry-level contract

The Los Angeles Kings have announced that they’ve signed winger Vojtech Cihar to a three-year, entry-level contract with a cap hit of $975,000. At this point in time, the only confirmed details about Cihar’s contract are the term and the cap hit, as the Kings did not mention if the deal comes with any performance bonuses.

Kenny Connors News / MayorsManor.com / December 10

Reign Recap: Pair of Goals from Kenny Connors, Ontario Earns 6-3 Win Over Stars

Don’t look now, but Reign coach Andrew Lord has his squad rolling once again. In downing the visiting Texas Stars 6-3 at Toyota Arena on Tuesday night, they also earned their third win in a row overall.

Phillip Danault News / Inside The Rink / December 10

Phillip Danault Linked to Montreal Canadiens Reunion

The Los Angeles Kings have reportedly started shopping center Phillip Danault, with the center option in the trade market kinda slim. The Kings are looking to add bottom-six scoring as they move Danault.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / December 10

Ontario Reign: Three Takeaways From 6-3 Victory Over Texas

The Ontario Reign concluded the five-game homestand with a strong 6-3 victory over the Texas Stars on Tuesday night. First period: ONT: Martin Chromiak

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 9

Kings’ Win Over Mammoth Reinforces a Season Defined by Distinct Home and Road Personalities

Black and white – two colors that sit on opposite ends of everything, and the two colors the Los Angeles Kings drape across their bodies before every game.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / December 9

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 12/1

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. Defenseman Kirill Kirsanov highlighted this week’s update. Kirsanov played in both games for the Ontario Reign this weekend and scored his first two AHL goals.

Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / December 8

Joel Armia's 2-goal effort guides Kings past Mammoth

Joel Armia scored two goals for the Los Angeles Kings in a 4-2 win against the Utah Mammoth on Monday night in Salt Lake City. Adrian Kempe had a goal and an assist, Anze Kopitar also scored, Kevin Fiala had two assists and Darcy Kuemper made 19 saves for the Kings, who have won two in a row following a 2-3-3 stretch.

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Phillip Danault News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 8

Kings exploring change-of-scenery options with Phillip Danault

On today’s rendition of 32 Thoughts, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that the Los Angeles Kings are exploring a change-of-scenery trade with center Phillip Danault.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 8

NHL Predictions: December 8th Los Angeles Kings vs Utah Mammoth

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Phillip Danault News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 7

Could Kings trade veteran center Phillip Danault?

Yesterday evening, Bleacher Report’s Frank Seravalli reported that “trade chatter is picking up” around Los Angeles Kings pivot Phillip Danault. According

Darcy Kuemper News / Field Level Media / December 6

Backed by Kings' 6 goals, Darcy Kuemper blanks Blackhawks

Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves for the Los Angeles Kings in a 6-0 win against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night. It's the second shutout of the season for Kuemper and the 38th of his NHL career, which is eighth on the NHL active list.

Phillip Danault News / NHL Trade Talk / December 6

Trade Chatter Involves Kings Moving Phillip Danault

As per NHL insider Frank Seravalli, “Sources: Trade chatter is picking up around #LAKings center Phil Danault. Multiple teams have inquired with LA on his availability.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Trade Talk / December 5

Kings Deny Coaching Change, Biggest Name Available Not Being Hired

Despite whatever rumors exist in the NHL, the Los Angeles Kings have shot down and confirmed that the team is looking to make a coaching change. Several insider sources confirmed that Kings GM Ken Holland has said there is no truth to the rumors.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 5

Kings expected to add scoring ahead of trade deadline

The Los Angeles Kings are having a really hard time scoring goals in 2025-26. After sitting in the upper echelon of the National Hockey League with an average of 3.04 goals per game last season, it’s been a much more sobering narrative this time around.