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Kings Activate Darcy Kuemper, Reassign Pheonix Copley

The Los Angeles Kings will have a major piece back in the lineup when they face the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday. 2025 Vezina Trophy finalist Darcy Kuemper has been activated off of injured reserve after missing the last six games and 15 days with an upper-body injury.

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Kings’ Darcy Kuemper activated from injured reserve

The Los Angeles Kings announced Tuesday that goaltender Darcy Kuemper has been activated from injured reserve. The team also announced that netminder Pheonix Copley has been loaned to their AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign.

Carter George News / Daily Faceoff / December 30

Has Carter George established himself as Canada's No. 1 World Junior goalie again?

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Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / December 30

Ontario Reign: Rookie Updates

The Ontario Reign currently sit in a tie in second place (36 points) with the San Jose Barracuda in the Pacific Division. Like every year, every NHL team sees a new batch of prospects turn pro and places them in the AHL as part of their development process.

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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 / Hockey Royalty / December 30

World Juniors: Notes From Day Four For Kings Prospects

Day four of the World Juniors is in the books, and five LA Kings prospects were in action. As we turn the page to day five, see how the five Kings prospect representing his country did on day four.

NHL News / LA Kings Insider / December 30

FINAL – Kings 2, Avalanche 5 – Armia, Kempe, Hiller

The LA Kings were unable to make it two in a row coming out of the break, as they fell by a 5-2 final in Colorado, despite a good performance on Monday evening at Ball Arena.

Phillip Danault News / Daily Faceoff / December 29

What is the Kings’ next move after trading Phillip Danault?

The Los Angeles Kings got ahead of the holiday roster freeze when they dealt veteran center Phillip Danault to the Montreal Canadiens for a second-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / December 29

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 12/22

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. This weekly prospect update was highlighted by the Kings 2025 second-round draft pick, Vojtěch Čihař.

Alex Laferriere News / LA Kings Insider / December 28

Alex Laferriere’s first career NHL hat trick was a long time coming, for a player “you notice every night”

Early in the first period of last night’s game against the Anaheim Ducks, Alex Laferriere worked his way into the low slot. Defenseman Drew Doughty moved the puck behind the net in the offensive zone to Anze Kopitar, who was stationed in Gretzky’s office behind the net, with some time to make a play.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 28

Kings Explode Offensively After Holiday Break; Deliver Statement Win Over Ducks

A three-day holiday break must have been exactly what the Los Angeles Kings needed. Following two extremely disappointing losses against two of the worst

Alex Laferriere News / Field Level Media / December 27

Alex Laferriere nets hat trick as Kings pound Ducks

Alex Laferriere notched his first career hat trick for the Los Angeles Kings in a 6-1 win against the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night. Quinton

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 26

Ducks, Kings hope to bust slumps after holiday break

The Los Angeles Kings aren't where they expected to be in the Pacific Division standings coming out of the Christmas break, but winger Kevin Fiala doesn't seem overly concerned heading into the next matchup on Saturday evening against the visiting Anaheim Ducks.

Jim Hiller News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 23

Kings make slight coaching adjustment amid brutal power play woes

The Los Angeles Kings have lost five of their last six games, including a 3-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night. Coach Jim Hiller has been given a vote of confidence from the organization, despite calls for a change in LA.

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Jimmy Lombardi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 22

Los Angeles Kings Sign Jimmy Lombardi To Entry-Level Contract

The Los Angeles Kings have signed prospect forward Jimmy Lombardi to a three-year entry-level contract, according to an announcement from Lombardi’s agent Dan Milstein as well as a team announcement.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 22

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Cole Guttman News / Inside The Rink / December 21

AHL: Ontario Reign Forward Suspended Two Games

Ontario Reign Forward Cole Guttman has been suspended by the AHL today. The suspension was handed down in result of Guttman’s illegal check to the head during the game against the San Jose Barracuda Saturday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 20