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Impressions From Day 1 of LA Kings Training Camp

Welcome, readers, to LA Kings training camp! The first day was held on Sept. 18 at Toyota Sports Performance Center in El Segundo, California. Running through Sept.

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2026 Training Camp Primer – Day 5

Happy Monday, Insiders! So here’s the rub. Today marks the final day of three groups at LA Kings training camp. The Kings are tightening things up with today’s practice.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / September 21

Prospect Guide: Where the LA Kings Prospects will be playing this season

The LA Kings will have their prospects scattered across several leagues this season. By my count, the Kings have 40 prospects in their system. With so many prospects to track, we will make a list of where each prospect will play in the system.

Liam Lefebvre News / MayorsManor.com / September 20

Lefebvre Checks In Before Departing Kings Camp for QMJHL

It’s been hard enough for first-year draft picks to earn a preseason game in recent years, yet with the change to just four games, it’s become even more challenging in 2026.

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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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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / September 20

Rapid Recap: Kings Fall 4-2 to Golden Knights, Postgame Comments from Laviolette

In their annual preseason return to Toyota Arena in Ontario, the Kings fell 4-2 to the visiting Golden Knights on Saturday night. It marked the first of only four exhibition games LA will play in advance of their 2026-27 season getting underway in less than two weeks.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 19

Jim Hiller’s Maple Leafs Have a Simple Rule: Skate First, Think Fast

Two days into training camp, Jim Hiller’s coaching philosophy might be simpler than anyone expected. Use your skill when you’ve got the puck. When you don’t have it, go get it back.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / September 19

LA Kings Training Camp Preview: Mattias Sholl

With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Mattias Sholl! Birthdate: September 30, 2000

Brian Dumoulin News / LA Kings Insider / September 18

Training Camp Day 2 Report – Dumoulin Back At Practice, Kempe Plays Center + Laviolette on Defense, Panarin Notes

Day 2, Insiders! The Kings hit the ice for the second straight day of NHL training camp, with a couple of changes and adjustments from Day 1. First things first is availability.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / September 18

LA Kings Broadcast Details – ABTV & DAZN Details + Preseason Broadcast Schedule

Happy Friday, Insiders! We will return to your regularly scheduled programming of LA Kings training camp shortly, but sharing some important information as it pertains to Kings broadcast availability this season.

Brandt Clarke News / MayorsManor.com / September 18

Clarke Ready for More Responsibility, Praises New Coaching Staff and Changes

While much of the talk coming into Kings camp thus far has been about the depth at center — and rightfully so, considering the retirement of their longtime captain a few months ago and several free agent signings in early July — perhaps not enough attention has been given to the defensive side of things quite yet.

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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 / September 18

Byfield – Laviolette Has Talked a lot About Family and Attitude, Made Systems More Clear

With Kings camp in full gear now, we had a chance to catch up with Quinton Byfield for some early thoughts coming out of summer and looking ahead to what should be a big season for the 24-year-old.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / September 18

LA Kings Training Camp Preview: Carter George

With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Carter George! Birthdate: May 20, 2006 Birthplace:

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Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 17

Los Angeles Kings Injury Updates

The Los Angeles Kings will be without a few prominent players as training camp begins. According to the Kings’ Manager of Editorial Content, Zach Dooley, the Kings will be without winger Kevin Fiala for the next several weeks.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / September 17

(Nearly) Every Word Said by Doughty, Holland, and Laviolette about the Kings New Captain

As is usually the case when GM Ken Holland is made available to the media, there’s a lot to unpack from his season-opening press conference. However, in this article we’re going to focus on the key Topic of the Day, defenseman Drew Doughty being named the 15th captain in LA Kings history.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / September 17

Kings provide injury updates to three players

As training camp gets underway, we learn more and more about which players are still banged up entering the season, and on Thursday, the Los Angeles Kings provided an update on wingers Kevin Fiala and Mats Zuccarello, and defenseman Brian Dumoulin.

Drew Doughty News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16

Drew Doughty Named 15th Captain In Kings History

The Los Angeles Kings have named Drew Doughty the 15th captain in franchise history, the team announced. Adrian Kempe, Artemi Panarin and Mikey Anderson will serve as alternate captains for 2026-27.

Anze Kopitar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 16

Kings announce new captain after Anze Kopitar’s retirement

The Los Angeles Kings are without Anze Kopitar for the first time since his NHL debut in 2006-07. 20 years of reliable leadership and production are no more, with Kopitar having retired after the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 11

Kings’ Kevin Fiala won’t be ready for training camp after disappointing update

Kevin Fiala hasn’t played a hockey game since fracturing his leg while representing his country at the 2026 Winter Olympics in February — and it looks like his return to action could take even longer than expected.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / September 11

5 LA Kings Prospects to Keep an Eye on at Rookie Camp

We’re closer than ever to the Los Angeles Kings’ rookie camp, which will take place this Friday, Sept. 11, through Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Toyota Sports Performance Center in El Segundo, California.

Kevin Fiala News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 10

Kevin Fiala To Miss Start Of Kings’ Camp Due To Injury

The Los Angeles Kings announced today that star forward Kevin Fiala will “miss the start of training camp” after undergoing follow-up surgery connected to the injuries he sustained at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina.

Wayne Gretzky News / Yardbarker / September 9

Barry Melrose was one of NHL's biggest personalities, and one of its biggest advocates

Whether you agreed with him, disagreed with him, or followed his career as a coach or player, you knew who Barry Melrose was if you were even a casual hockey fan.

Mats Zuccarello News / Rink Royalty / September 8

LA Kings 2026-27 Season Player Previews: Mats Zuccarello

Early this offseason, the Los Angeles Kings and general manager Ken Holland signed former Minnesota Wild veteran winger Mats Zuccarello to a one-year, $1 million contract for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

Alex Turcotte News / Rink Royalty / September 6

Sportsnet names LA Kings forward who 'has to deliver' in 2026-27

There are several Los Angeles Kings players who will be facing pressure to step up and perform this upcoming season. After five straight first-round playoff exits, the Kings need multiple players to step up and help get this team over the hump if they want to make a run in the postseason in the Western Conference next spring.

Erik Haula News / Rink Royalty / September 6

LA Kings 2026-27 Season Player Previews: Erik Haula

In our series of 2026-27 Los Angeles Kings season player previews, we're now taking a look at some of the new free-agent signings this summer. First up on the list is former Nashville Predators veteran center Erik Haula, who spent this past season in the Music City before Los Angeles signed him this offseason in unrestricted free agency.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Rumors / August 29

2026-27 Los Angeles Kings Season Preview

The Los Angeles Kings enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster. They hired a new head coach, added veteran scoring depth, and said goodbye to their longtime captain, Anze Kopitar.