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Kraken Missed On Artemi Panarin, But Expect Them To Take Second Swing

The Seattle Kraken arose as a surprising bidder in the Artemi Panarin sweepstakes before he accepted a trade to the Los Angeles Kings. Everyone would soon find out that Panarin’s only option was the Kings, but if the Russian forward were willing to go to the highest bidder, he’d now be a Kraken.

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Ontario Reign: Three Takeaways From 4-3 Victory Over Bakersfield

The Ontario Reign swept the home-and-home series with the Bakersfield Condors on the back of Koehn Ziemmer’s hat-trick heroics. First period: BAK: Riley

Warren Foegele News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 7

Kings’ Surplus At Forward Could Make Warren Foegele Expandable

The Los Angeles Kings could stick around the trade market when the NHL returns from their three-week break for the Winter Olympics. General manager Ken Holland joined TNT Sports’ NHL Game Break to breakdown the team’s acquisition of star winger Artemi Panarin, and referenced the team’s wealth of forwards with their latest addition.

Brandt Clarke News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 7

Kings Have Started Extension Talks With Brandt Clarke

Back in 2021, the Kings drafted defenseman Brandt Clarke eighth overall with the hopes that he could emerge as a key contributor on their back end. While there were some stops and starts early on in his career, he has now emerged as a legitimate top-four player.

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Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / February 7

SATURDAY: Reign Projected Lineup vs. Condors, Final Game Before All-Star Break

With one game remaining on their schedule before the AHL All-Star break, first-year coach Andrew Lord has guided his Ontario Reign to atop the Pacific Division and has them sitting second overall in the Western Conference.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Trade Talk / February 7

Insider Hints at Motive Behind Kings Only Giving Panarin a Two-Year Extension

The Los Angeles Kings won the Artemi Panarin sweepstakes — perhaps by default — sending Liam Greentree and two draft picks to New York before signing the star winger to a two-year, $22 million extension beyond 2025–26.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Trade Talk / February 7

Kings Trade for Panarin Means End of Rumors Regarding Canucks’ Winger

It appears the Los Angeles Kings have officially shifted gears in the trade market. Once thought to have been looking at Vancouver Canucks winger Evander Kane, that’s not in the cards after landing superstar Artemi Panarin in a blockbuster deal.

Anze Kopitar News / Breakaway on SI / February 6

Kings' Anze Kopitar Becomes Fifth Active Player to Hit Major Milestone

A secondary assist on a first-period goal carried significance beyond the scoreboard Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena. The veteran center from Slovenia added another entry to a resume already decorated with championships and individual honors, reaching a milestone that places him among the greatest players the sport has ever produced.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / February 6

Kings Land Panarin, Commit to Winning Now

Nothing’s been louder than the noise behind superstar winger Artemi Panarin since it was revealed that the New York Rangers were looking to move on. It’s been rumor after rumor, with many of them involving the Los Angeles Kings.

Anze Kopitar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 6

Kings’ Anze Kopitar joins exclusive club with 1,300th-career point

The Los Angeles Kings captain, Anze Kopitar, recorded his 1,300th NHL point in a 4-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday. The

Anze Kopitar News / Daily Faceoff / February 6

Kings’ Kopitar becomes 39th NHLer to record 1,300 career points

Anze Kopitar recorded an assist during the Los Angeles Kings’ game against the Vegas Golden Knights Thursday night, becoming the 39th player in NHL history to record 1,300 career regular-season points.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / February 5

Ontario Reign: Three Takeaways From 5-1 Victory Over Tucson

The Ontario Reign bounced back in a big way against the Tucson Roadrunners with a three-goal first period to snap their two-game losing skid. First period:

Joe Hicketts News / Field Level Media / February 4

Joe Hicketts relishes chance to play for Kings against Kraken

The Los Angeles Kings are close to being 100% healthy at the forward position, but they might need to patch together a defense when they host the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / February 3

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 1/26

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. This week’s update was highlighted by the organization’s number-one prospect, Liam Greentree.

Cole Krygier News / Inside The Rink / February 2

ECHL: Cole Krygier Signs Overseas With EC Salzburg

Defenseman Cole Krygier has signed overseas for the 2025–26 season, joining EC Salzburg of the ICEHL after time in the ECHL and AHL. Krygier makes the move to Europe following a productive stretch with the Savannah Ghost Pirates, where he appeared in 26 games and recorded four goals and four assists for eight points while finishing plus-16.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 2

1 trade Kings must make before NHL Olympic break

The Los Angeles Kings are clinging to the final Western Conference playoff spot as the final week before the Olympics begins. They are getting Anze Kopitar back just in time for the break, with his retirement looming over this season.

Mikey Anderson News / Daily Faceoff / February 1

Kings’ Mikey Anderson exits game with upper-body injury

The Los Angeles Kings caught a tough break on the injury front on Sunday, as defenseman Mikey Anderson left the team’s matinee against the Carolina Hurricanes with a lower-body injury.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 1

Hurricanes, Kings bring different attitudes into matchup after OT games

The Los Angeles Kings and Carolina Hurricanes had vastly different reactions to the overtime road games they played on Saturday. There's little time for either team to dwell on the bad or the good as they're set to meet Sunday afternoon in Raleigh, N.C.

Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / January 31

Quinton Byfield's OT goal lifts Kings over Flyers

Quinton Byfield scored at 2:48 of overtime to lift the visiting Los Angeles Kings to a 3-2 win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday afternoon. Byfield scored on a one-timer off a pass from Adrian Kempe.