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Kings rumors: LA, Adrian Kempe have resumed contract discussions

The recent influx of contract extensions in the NHL would’ve led everyone to believe that the Los Angeles Kings and Adrian Kempe would reach a deal in short order.

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Projected Lineup: Reign at Wranglers, Notes on Ontario’s Only Series in Calgary This Season

For the second straight week, Ontario coach Andrew Lord is preparing his team for a Tuesday night matchup — only this time it’s north of the border in Calgary, where they’ll play a back-to-back set.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / November 11

Observations from Week 5

The LA Kings split the last two games of their brief homestand before starting a six-game road trip with a win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. In pretty much any three-game week, you’ll sign up for a pair of regulation wins, and that’s what LA managed to do this past week.

Adrian Kempe News / Athlon Sports / November 11

LA Kings' Adrian Kempe Situation Gets Update After Stalemate

The Los Angeles Kings have one of the best players set to enter unrestricted free agency next July in forward Adrian Kempe. According to the latest reports, however, Kempe might not make it to the open market, as both sides have resumed contract negotiations after weeks without developments on that front.

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Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / November 11

LA Kings Prospect Tracker: Week Ending November 10, 2025

This year has a plethora of Kings prospects spread across the globe, enhanced by nine selections at the 2025 NHL Draft — which was the combined total they left the 2023 and 2024 Drafts with.

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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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 10

Adrian Kempe, Kings reportedly resume negotiations

Thanks to a strong start to the year and several free agents having been taken off the board already, Adrian Kempe of the Los Angeles Kings is arguably the best pending unrestricted free agent forward for next summer.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 10

Kings, Canadiens set to put points streaks on line

The Los Angeles Kings look to extend their road point streak to eight games on Tuesday when they continue their six-game trek against the Montreal Canadiens.

Adrian Kempe News / NHL Trade Talk / November 10

Kings Come Back to the Table With Top Pending UFA

According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, the Los Angeles Kings and pending UFA forward Adrian Kempe are coming back to the negotiating table in the hopes that an extension can be worked out to keep Kempe in LA long term.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / November 10

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 11/3

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. For the second straight week, Liam Greentree highlighted our weekly update with five points (3 G, 2 A) in two games for the Windsor Spitfires.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 10

Kings’ Corey Perry reaches Gordie Howe territory with goal vs. Penguins

The Los Angeles Kings opened a six-game road trip with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh struck first midway through the opening period.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / November 10

Rapid Review: Kings Keep Good Times Rolling on Road, def. Pens 3-2

With a late morning start in Los Angeles on Sunday, West Coast viewers watched along as the Kings defeated the Penguins 3-2 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 9

Kings continue road winning ways with third-period surge past Penguins

Kevin Fiala recorded his 500th career point on a tiebreaking goal with 8:08 left in regulation, and the visiting Los Angeles Kings rallied for a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 9

NHL Predictions: November 9th Los Angeles Kings at Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins look to get back in the win column hosting the LA Kings. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word On Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for all the NHL’s games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 9

Kings' strong road record clashes with Penguins' dominant home form

While the Los Angeles Kings have struggled at home, they've fared quite well on the road to begin the season. The Pittsburgh Penguins, meanwhile, have managed to be productive no matter where they're playing.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 8

Kings wing Warren Foegele 'feeling really good' ahead of return

With Los Angeles looking to claw its way to the top of a hotly contested Pacific Division, Foegele’s return from injury is a helpful development.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / November 8

Will the Kings make the playoffs?

The Los Angeles Kings entered last off-season in something of an identity crisis. For the fourth consecutive season, they lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the playoffs.

Liam Greentree News / Hockey Royalty / November 7

PROSPECT REPORT 11/6: Liam Greentree Racks Up Three Points

Thursday night only saw two LA Kings prospects in action, and both had multi-point games. Jan Chovan, a 6th-round pick by the Kings, recorded a goal and a secondary assist, factoring in on both goals in the Sudbury Wolves’ (OHL) 6-2 loss to the Barrie Colts.

Brandt Clarke News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6

Kings Receiving Trade Interest in Brandt Clarke, Have Different Plan

Teams around the league are reportedly calling about Los Angeles Kings defenceman Brandt Clarke, but according to James Murphy of RG.org, the Kings have no interest in moving the 22-year-old blueliner.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

Record Night in LA: Kings Celebrate Multiple Milestones in First Win at Home

Through 13 games this season, the Los Angeles Kings had yet to collect two points at home. Despite a 5-4-4 record, it didn’t feel as if the Kings were a team that was playing winning hockey consistently.

Brandt Clarke News / Breakaway on SI / November 5

Kings Must Extend Defender to Avoid Trade Rumors

The Los Angeles Kings have one of the top young defenders in the NHL. Right-handed puck-mover Brandt Clarke is in his second full season with the club, and he’s coming off an impressive 33-point rookie campaign.

Corey Perry News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

Kings’ Corey Perry becomes fourth active NHLer to play 1,400 games

Corey Perry made history Tuesday night, skating in his 1,400th career NHL regular-season game as the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-0. Perry, 40, joins Brent Burns, Alex Ovechkin and his Kings’ teammate Anze Kopitar as the fourth active player to hit the 1,400-game mark.