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Drew Doughty News / MayorsManor.com / October 19
Mini-Movie: Doughty’s Ascension to LA Kings Captain 
Just as training camp was opening up in advance of the 2026-27 NHL season, veteran defenseman Drew Doughty was named as the Kings newest captain. The future Hall of Famer spoke with immense pride, as he addressed the gathered media that day.
Quinton Byfield News / LA Kings Insider / October 19
Practice Report 10/19 – Byfield addresses offense, looking for improvements + Zuccarello “trending”, today’s alignment
Quinton Byfield understood the expectations this season. With Anze Kopitar retiring, whether Byfield was ready or not, the task was placed on him to ascend into the number-one center role with the Kings.
Los Angeles Kings News / Yardbarker / October 19
Struggling Kings could get key offensive forward back on Tuesday
Amid the Los Angeles Kings worst start in franchise history (0-4-2) the team has received a positive injury update.
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?
Matt Greene News / LA Kings Insider / October 19
Matt Greene’s “competitiveness” still a thing of legend, as he departs the Kings organization with an impact left
“His competitiveness is something that still, Kopi and Dewey talk about to this day.” Matt Greene’s legacy with the Kings organization feels greater than what you might expect from a player who played fewer than 500 games with the organization.
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 / Yardbarker / October 18
What's gone wrong for the winless Kings?
The Los Angeles Kings remain the only winless team to start the 2026-27 NHL season.
Alex Laferriere News / LA Kings Insider / October 18
FINAL – Kings 1, Bruins 4 – Laferriere, Anderson, Laviolette
The LA Kings lost their sixth consecutive game to begin the 2026-27 season, falling by a 4-1 final score against the Boston Bruins on Saturday evening at Crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / October 17
Roster Moves: Kings Recall Ward, Send Wright Back to AHL Ontario
Saturday morning brought more roster moves for the LA Kings. After being sent down and recalled earlier in the week, Jared Wright is once again on his way back to AHL Ontario.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 17
Winless Kings hope absent offense will return against streaking Bruins
The Los Angeles Kings will continue the search for their first victory of the season when they host the Boston Bruins on Saturday evening. The Kings are 0-3-2 through the first five games, which is tied for the third-longest season-opening skid in franchise history.
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 / MayorsManor.com / October 15
Episode 008: Future Considerations – Kings Prospect Talk, Early Season Reviews Across Every League
Hockey season is not only back, but things are in full swing across the globe — from Canadian junior leagues and U.S. college games to European action, and everything in between.
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 15
Thursday Practice Notes; plus Quotes from Doughty, Laferriere, and Laviolette
Thursday’s practice at Toyota Sports Performance Center brought a slightly reshuffled Kings lineup. After five games and plenty of blunt self-assessment from inside the room, coach Peter Laviolette shifted the top-six a bit.
Anze Kopitar News / The Lead / October 15
Who Must Step Up for the Los Angeles Kings in Post-Kopitar Era?
Last season, the Los Angeles Kings once again struck out in the first round in a swift four-game sweep at the hands the Colorado Avalanche. However, that
Los Angeles Kings News / Viral Sports News / October 15
Los Angeles Kings Get Sudden Blockbuster Trade Update
The Los Angeles Kings have quietly joined the growing list of teams exploring a potential trade for Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, according to reporting from Sportsnet’s Frank Seravalli.
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 / 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.
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 / 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.
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 / Hockey Royalty / October 5
LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 9/28
Our weekly LA Kings prospect update returns for the first time this season. If you read these in previous seasons, you know the drill. If you’re new and reading this for the first time, I’ll go over this segment.
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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