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Elliotte Friedman reveals the Kings’ biggest remaining offseason priority

Elliotte Friedman says the Los Angeles Kings still want to add a defenseman this offseason, but tight cap space is holding them back. General manager Ken Holland still has two real priorities this summer.

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Reaction to the Kings Offseason with Tony Granato on The Insider Show

Hey Insiders! Excited to share another new episode of The Insider Show with you today. Before we get to that, wanted to say thanks again to all who submitted questions to Zach and I for our last Q&A edition.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / July 21

The Insider Show | Tony Granato

Former LA Kings forward and current television analyst Tony Granato joins The Insider Show with Jared Shafran to discuss the offseason to this point and go deeper on some of the changes the team has made as they prepare for 2026-27.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / July 18

Some New Numbers For The LA Kings!

Introducing the numbers for your new LA Kings. New season, new numbers pic.twitter.com/9HfPuOlHzD — LA Kings (@LAKings) July 18, 2026 For starters, forward Scott Laughton will continue to wear number 21 with the Kings, which is what he wore after the trade deadline in the 2025-26 season.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / July 18

60 in 60: 60 tidbits on the LA Kings’ 60th year as a franchise

60 years. How time flies. On February 9th, 1967, the NHL doubled its size from six to twelve teams; the LA Kings were one of those six teams. The league’s six new teams would begin play starting in the 1967-68 season, officially marking the end of an era for the NHL’s Original Six Teams.

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Kings’ Biggest Threat on Each Pacific Division Team in 2026-27

The NHL’s Pacific Division is filled with a plethora of rivals and friendly faces, featuring superstars, rising young talent, and several of the league’s multifaceted playmakers.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / July 16

LA Kings 2026-27 Schedule and Other NHL Season Notes

Returning for their 60th NHL season, the LA Kings 2026-27 schedule is now available. This year brings a new twist, and a throwback to the mid-90s, as the NHL has moved from its traditional 82-game season to 84 games, with each team playing an additional two contests — and reducing the number of preseason games down to just four matchups.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / July 16

Draft Recap w/ Scott Wheeler (The Athletic)

Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to evaluate the 11 picks the LA Kings made at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Wheeler shares his views on all 11 players as well as the strength of the Kings draft class as a whole compared to the rest of the league.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / July 15

ROUND 2: LA Kings New Purple Jersey, Additional Notes and Mock-Ups

It’s been about six weeks since our initial article discussing the Kings new purple jersey that’s expected to launch in September/October. Of course, this is all part of a league-wide jersey program coming for the NHL’s 2026-27 season — something expected to be marketed as a Hometown Remix (HTR) collection.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 16

Kings Sign Elton Hermansson To Entry-Level Contract

The Los Angeles Kings have come to terms with their top draft choice of the 2026 NHL Draft. The Kings announced they’ve signed forward Elton Hermansson to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / July 15

Kings sign Elton Hermansson to entry-level contract

The Los Angeles Kings have locked up their rocket man. On Wednesday, the Kings announced that they have signed forward Elton Hermansson to his three-year, entry-level contract.

Justin Nachbaur News / Inside The Rink / July 15

AHL: Hartford Wolf Pack Sign Justin Nachbaur

The Hartford Wolf Pack today signed forward Justin Nachbaur to a one-year contract for the 2026-27 season. He appeared in 31 games last season for the Hershey Bears, recording three points on two goals and an assist.

Quinton Byfield News / The Hockey Writers / July 14

Kings’ Quinton Byfield Facing a Ton of Pressure This Season

Every young player reaches a point in their career when the pressure is on, and for the Los Angeles Kings entering the 2026–27 season, that player is Quinton Byfield.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 11

McDavid… Matthews?: Kings Clearing Space for 'Superstud LA-Type' Signing

Whether it’s Quinton Byfield or now Brandt Clark, at some point, the next wave in Los Angeles has to drive the bus for a Kings team that’s still trying to hang around in a tough Western Conference.

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Francesco Pinelli News / Hockey Royalty / July 8

Ontario Reign: Is it a make or break 2026-27 campaign for Francesco Pinelli?

You don’t get much runway all of the time. For Ontario Reign forward and LA Kings prospect Francesco Pinelli, could time be running out on him to make an impression?

Andrei Kuzmenko News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

LA Kings Made the Right Choice Not to Re-Sign Andrei Kuzmenko

It’s safe to say this NHL offseason has been a wild ride. With jaw-dropping trades, surprising signings, and nonstop news around the league, it almost feels strange to have a quiet Wednesday morning.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 7

IOC executive board lifts suspension of Russian Olympic Committee

A sizeable step has been taken in allowing Russian athletes back on the world stage in hockey.

Red Wings' Dylan Larkin has still not expanded trade list beyond three teams

One team poised for 'earthquake' summer with Larkin in sights

Tkachuk brothers' podcast 'caused problems' in Senators dressing room

Predicting who fills 10 NHL captain vacancies in 2026-27

The five worst contracts signed in 2026 NHL free agency so far

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / July 5

The LA Kings have a logjam in goal

Day one of free agency saw the LA Kings sign four forwards and two depth defensemen. The team has had a relatively quiet two days since, with some thinking a trade could come.

Andrei Kuzmenko News / Professor Press Box / July 5

Ex-Canuck Kuzmenko: Why a 25-Point Season Gets $5 Million

Andrei Kuzmenko landing in Pittsburgh on a one-year, $5 million deal is the kind of move that makes you pause and wonder if the market is starting to price reputation more than production.

Scott Laughton News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Kings sign Scott Laughton to three-year contract

The Los Angeles Kings signed forward Scott Laughton to a three-year, $10.5-million contract that will carry a cap hit of $3.5 million, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Kings News / Inside The Rink / July 1

Los Angeles Kings Sign Two Forwards & A Defenseman

The Los Angeles Kings are the first team to add to start free agency. They first signed forward Erik Haula to a two-year deal with a $3.6 million AAV. Then they added forward Mats Zuccarello along with defenseman Erik Gustafsson.

Drew Doughty News / NHL Rumors / June 29

NHL Rumors: The Los Angeles Kings and Drew Doughty

Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts: The Podcast – The picks are in episode, on the Los Angeles Kings and Drew Doughty “Drew Doughty, that was, that was a big deal that the Kings announced, that they’ll go into next year and see how it goes, and then sort it out after.