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Adrian Kempe, Kings grades for $85 million contract extension

The Los Angeles Kings made a big signing on Sunday, inking forward Adrian Kempe to an eight-year contract extension. The deal pays the forward $10.625 million per year, totaling $85 million.

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Report: Los Angeles Kings Extend Star Forward

The Los Angeles Kings have taken care of an important piece of business. News emerged late Sunday afternoon that the Kings and forward Adrian Kempe have reportedly agreed to a contract extension.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 16

Kings clash with Capitals after yet another road victory

The Los Angeles Kings will likely be without the services of veteran defenseman Drew Doughty when they continue a six-game road trip and look for a fifth straight win in Washington against the Capitals on Monday.

Adrian Kempe News / Daily Faceoff / November 16

Report: Kings, Adrian Kempe agree to eight-year contract extension

The Los Angeles Kings are reportedly set to lock in a key piece of their core for the next eight seasons following this one. According to a report from SportsNet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Kings are closing in on an eight-year contract extension with forward Adrian Kempe.

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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 16

Kings to sign Adrian Kempe to a massive eight-year extension

The contract secures Kempe, who was arguably the top UFA remaining next season, in Southern California through the 2033-34 season.

Anton Forsberg shuts door on Senators as Kings win fourth straight

Kings’ Drew Doughty leaves game against Senators in walking boot

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Ken Holland News / LA Kings Insider / November 16

Quarter-Season Impressions from Kings General Manager Ken Holland

Kings General Manager Ken Holland has routinely referenced the 20-game mark as the first real judgement opportunity for a hockey team. 20 games is typically approaching American Thanksgiving, which is the time when – historically speaking – 12 of the 16 teams occupying playoff spots will finish the season in those spots.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 16

Kings' Drew Doughty expected to miss weeks with lower-body injury

The Los Angeles Kings could be in store for a major absence.

Drew Doughty News / Daily Faceoff / November 15

Kings’ Drew Doughty leaves game against Senators in walking boot

Los Angeles Kings’ defenseman Drew Doughty left Saturday’s game against the Ottawa Senators with a lower-body injury and did not return, with head coach Jim Hiller indicating Doughty left the rink with a walking boot.

NHL News / LA Kings Insider / November 15

FINAL – Kings 1, Senators 0 – Forsberg, Anderson, Hiller

The LA Kings made it 4-for-4 on their current roadtirp, as they skated to a 1-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday evening at Canadian Tire Centre in Kanata, Ontario.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 15

Kings Allow Few Chances to Secure 1-0 Win over Senators

The Ottawa Senators hosted the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, Nov. 15, for the first time in nearly a year, but there was some familiarity on both sides.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / November 15

Anton Forsberg shuts door on Senators as Kings win fourth straight

Anton Forsberg stunned his former team with a 17-save shutout to lead the Los Angeles Kings to their fourth consecutive win with a hard-fought 1-0 road victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 15

Kings’ Drew Doughty exits Senitors game with foot injury

The Los Angeles Kings have lost one of their most important players to injury early in Saturday night’s game on the road against the Ottawa Senators, with veteran defenseman Drew Doughty done for the rest of the evening after getting hurt in the second period.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / November 15

Projected Lineup: Reign at Barracuda, Plus Notes on Ontario’s Goaltending Situation

Ontario’s road trip rolls on tonight with a stop in San Jose; a game that marks their final away matchup until December 12. Following this one, the Reign are set to play seven straight at home.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 15

NHL Predictions Saturday Senators Edition Los Angeles Kings at Ottawa

Welcome to another Saturday Ottawa Senators edition of NHL Predictions here at Last Word On Hockey as the Los Angeles Kings visit town. Check out our statistical breakdown, analysis, storylines, and predictions for not just this one, but games all season long.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 14

Kings rumors: Ken Holland denies ill-will during Adrian Kempe negotiations

The Los Angeles Kings beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in overtime on Thursday night, moving to 9-5-4 on the season. As Ken Holland’s first season at the helm continues, one negotiation continues to hang overhead.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / November 14

Kings’ Early Season Observations

Coming into the 2025-26 season, there was no doubt that this version of the Los Angeles Kings would be different from last season. With the shake-up of

Anze Kopitar News / Daily Faceoff / November 13

Kings’ Anze Kopitar will finish career without scoring in Toronto

Anze Kopitar has had quite the magnificent NHL career. Between the two Stanley Cups, the three Lady Byngs, the Mark Messier Leadership Award, two Selke Trophies, and the numerous other accolades, the Los Angeles Kings captain appears to be a surefire bet to make the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.

Quinton Byfield News / Field Level Media / November 13

Quinton Byfield lifts Kings past Maple Leafs in overtime

Quinton Byfield scored at 0:35 of overtime Thursday night and added an assist as the visiting Los Angeles Kings defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3. Byfield scored on a one-timer from the right faceoff dot on a pass from Drew Doughty to give the Kings their third straight win.

Andrei Kuzmenko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 13

Kings to healthy scratch Andrei Kuzmenko

The Kings are making winger Andrei Kuzmenko a healthy scratch for their game against the Maple Leafs tonight, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. The scoring winger has been benched for significant parts of Los Angeles’ last two games, logging less than eight minutes of ice time in each.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 12

NHL Rumors: Some teams wondering about Brandt Clarke, but Kings likely aren't interested

James Murphy of RG Media: Multiple sources said last week that there are some teams wondering about Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke. “That’s a player a lot of guys have wondered about since the offseason,” an NHL source told RG recently.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / November 12

Habs Lose Their 9th Straight Game to The L.A. Kings

The Montreal Canadiens had a tough night on Tuesday, losing to the L.A. Kings for the 9th straight time. The Habs opened the scoring, but the Kings came back with 5 unanswered goals to win 5-1.

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.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / November 10