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Los Angeles Kings’ Free Agent Needs

With the Los Angeles Kings’ offseason now underway, it is becoming increasingly clear what issues they need to address. The team has no one glaring issue, but they need to assess their forward and defensive core, as well as the goaltending tandem if they want to improve for next season.

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Summer Stage Setter – Where the Kings are at heading into the summer of 2024

The offseason sucks, Insiders. Really does. But, it’s the situation we’re in after a season that didn’t live up to the expectations that were set. With expectations that weren’t met comes a summer of unknowns, at least to an extent.

Jim Hiller News / MayorsManor.com / 14 hours ago

Hiller Not the Only Kings Coach in Limbo Right Now

In the days following LA’s elimination from this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, we reported there was a greater than 50% chance Jim Hiller would be losing his ‘interim’ tag and officially be named as the Kings head coach for 2024-25.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / 19 hours ago

LA Kings Prospects: Medicals, New Contracts, and Dev Camp News

Yes, it’s that time of the year again. With the Stanley Cup Playoffs over for the Kings, attention in LA has turned to things like the upcoming NHL Draft, Development Camp, and the signing of prospects.

Kevin Fiala News / LA Kings Insider / 20 hours ago

Kevin Fiala joins Team Switzerland at World Championships, will play today

It’s been quite the whirlwind week for Kings forward Kevin Fiala. Earlier in the week, Kevin and his wife Jessica welcomed their first child, a daughter named Masie-Mae.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / 19 hours ago

Los Angeles Kings’ 2024 NHL Draft Targets

The Los Angeles Kings own their first-round selection for the first time since 2021 when they selected Brandt Clarke. Since that selection, they have begun the process of adding high-level talent to begin contending for the Stanley Cup once again.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / 23 hours ago

Kings Royal Report: Dubois Isn’t Being Bought Out, Kuemper & More

Welcome to the Kings Royal Report. Here we will discuss the good, bad, and ugly of the Los Angeles Kings. It will be a place to bring up recent reports, discuss prospects, brainstorm ideas, and break down the coming schedule.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 11

What a Capitals & Kings Dubois-for-Kuemper Trade Looks Like

Jeff Marek recently reported in his “Rink Fries” report that he “got a note from someone from an NHL team (not LA or Washington) wondering if a Pierre

Arthur Kaliyev News / ClutchPoints / May 10

Kings’ Arthur Kaliyev ‘clearly getting dealt,’ says insider

Another year, another playoff loss for the Los Angeles Kings. That has been the story of the Kings, who have fallen into mediocrity after their memorable 2013-14 season that concluded with them as Stanley Cup champions.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / May 9

NHL Rumours: Los Angeles Kings and New York Islanders

It’s time for another fresh batch of NHL rumours. We’re into round two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, we’ve still got plenty to talk about with teams that were ousted in round one.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 8

Suggested Dubois-For-Kuemper Trade Has Merit

The Los Angeles Kings and Washington Capitals were both eliminated in the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs and will want to make changes this offseason and return with a stronger team for the 2024-25 campaign.

Pierre-Luc Dubois News / ClutchPoints / May 7

Kings GM shuts down Pierre-Luc Dubois buyout rumors

Pierre-Luc Dubois did not come at all as advertised in his first season with the Los Angeles Kings, putting together one of his worst years as a professional hockey player in 2023-24 — but he will remain on the roster come training camp.

Pierre-Luc Dubois News / NHL Rumors / May 5

NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, Pierre-Luc Dubois, the Buyout Speculation

Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: The Los Angeles Kings sent Gabriel Vilardi, Alex Iafallo, Rasmus Kupari and a second-round pick to the Winnipeg Jets for Pierre-Luc Dubois last offseason.

Pierre-Luc Dubois News / Yardbarker / May 5

NHL teams should be wary of acquiring Pierre Luc-Dubois

Three teams have fallen for the center's combination of size (6-foot-4, 225 pounds) and all-around skill. All three have all wound up regretting it.

Oilers Eliminating Kings Makes Dubois’ Preseason Comments Ironic

What to expect for the Oilers in Round 2, and could the Kings be in line for a rebuild

Every NHL player to score 60 or more goals in a season

The 'Columbus Blue Jackets first rounders' quiz

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Rumors / May 4

NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, and the Top 50 NHL Free Agents

The Fourth Period: The Los Angeles Kings will have around $20.9 million in projected salary cap space so they do have some flexibility. Quinton Byfield is a pending RFA and needs a new deal and it could be costly.

Anze Kopitar News / ClutchPoints / May 4

Kings’ Anze Kopitar drops eye-opening take on future

The Los Angeles Kings once again fell to the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It’s the third year in a row that Los Angeles has seen this picture play out.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / May 2

It’s Time To Get With The Times

Another year, another first-round exit at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers for the LA Kings. Make that ten years now that it’s been since LA has seen the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but don’t worry, everything is going according to ‘The Plan‘.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 2

Oilers eliminate Kings for the third year in a row

Down with the Kings: Oilers eliminate L.A. for the third year in a row

The Edmonton Oilers advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by eliminating the Los Angeles Kings in the first round for the third consecutive season.

Oilers stars take over in second period to eliminate Kings

Instant Reaction: Oilers eliminate Kings in Game 5, advance to second round

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The 'Hart Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 2

Oilers stars take over in second period to eliminate Kings

After an early second period goal from Blake Lizotte, it looked like the Los Angeles Kings might be on their way to making this series interesting, but the Edmonton Oilers' stars had other plans.

Down with the Kings: Oilers eliminate L.A. for the third year in a row

Stars finally win at home, take series lead over Golden Knights

Watch: Stars, Golden Knights trade goals in first period of Game 5

Watch: Stars' Tyler Seguin delivers head shot on Golden Knights' Shea Theodore

Vegas HC reacts to Alex Pietrangelo's costly penalty in Game 5 loss

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 30

Kings aim to avoid being ousted by Oilers again

The Los Angeles Kings are essentially trying to match their latest performance when they hit the road for Wednesday's do-or-die meeting with the host Edmonton Oilers.

Jonathan Yantsis News / Inside The Rink / April 30

ECHL Announces Length Of Suspension For Jonathan Yantsis

The ECHL Department of Player’s Safety has announced that they have suspended Trois-Rivieres Lions forward Jonathan Yantsis for nine additional games for his actions on Saturday Night as he cross-checked Norfolk Admirals defenseman Darick Louis-Jean.

NHL News / Action Network / April 25