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Suggested Dubois-For-Kuemper Trade Has Merit

The Los Angeles Kings and Washington Capitals were both eliminated in the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs and will want to make changes this offseason and return with a stronger team for the 2024-25 campaign.

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Byfield on Moving Back to Center, Laferriere Gets a New Number, and More

Wrapping up comments from this year’s LA Kings exit interviews, we now turn to young forwards Quinton Byfield and Alex Laferriere. Both had what easily can be described as breakout seasons, with the former reaching 20 goals and 35 assists for the first time, and the latter being a surprise add to the Opening Night roster.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / 4 hours ago

Dubois, Grundstrom, Kempe to participate in 2024 IIHF World Championships

Happy Wednesday, Insiders. Confirming participation at the 2024 IIHF World Championships for three LA Kings – Pierre-Luc Dubois with Team Canada and the duo of Adrian Kempe and Carl Grundstrom with Team Sweden.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / 18 hours ago

Analytics Perspective: LA Kings 2023-24 Season Recap

By now, there’s already been a ton written about the end of LA’s 2023-24 season. Getting bounced in Round 1 for the third consecutive year wasn’t what anybody was thinking about back during training camp in September.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / 15 hours ago

2024 Exit Interviews – Viktor Arvidsson, Matt Roy, Cam Talbot

Concluding exit interviews for the 2023-24 season with a look at the three players who spoke who are pending unrestricted free agents this coming summer – Viktor Arvidsson, Matt Roy and Cam Talbot.

Rob Blake News / Hockey Royalty / 19 hours ago

management’s tone deaf end of season availability

For a fanbase searching for answers after its team’s third straight exit in the first round of the playoffs, LA Kings’ General Manager Rob Blake and Team President Luc Robitaille took the microphone on Monday afternoon to provide very few if any at all.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / 23 hours ago

Dubois, Hagel, Paul to join Canada’s Men’s World Championship team

Team Canada is making some changes, adding NHL forwards Pierre-Luc Dubois, Brandon Hagel and Nicolas Paul to the roster for the 2024 Mens’ World Championships. Former members of Team Canada Macklin Celebrini and Adam Fantilli have opted to return home and not participate in the tournament.

Quinton Byfield News / The Hockey Writers / 22 hours ago

Predicting Quinton Byfield’s Next Contract With the Kings

A top prospect in the 2019-20 season, Quinton Byfield has always been in Alexis Lafreniere’s shadow. Lafreniere was viewed as one of the next great Canadian forwards, poised to turn a franchise around.

Pierre-Luc Dubois News / ClutchPoints / May 7

Kings GM shuts down Pierre-Luc Dubois buyout rumors

Pierre-Luc Dubois did not come at all as advertised in his first season with the Los Angeles Kings, putting together one of his worst years as a professional hockey player in 2023-24 — but he will remain on the roster come training camp.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / May 6

2024 Exit Interviews – Pierre-Luc Dubois, Vladislav Gavrikov, Quinton Byfield, Alex Laferriere

Up next for LA Kings exit interviews are the four remaining players who spoke who are either under contract or under team control for next season – Pierre-Luc Dubois, Vladislav Gavrikov, Quinton Byfield and Alex Laferriere.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / May 6

Ontario Reign: Three Takeaways From Game Two’s 4-0 Victory

Erik Portillo’s 29-save effort led the Ontario Reign to a 4-0 win in game two, giving the Reign a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series. ONT: PP Akil Thomas

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 6

NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, and the New York Islanders

Dennis Bernstein: Los Angeles Kings forward Pierre-Luc Dubois isn’t concerned about a trade or buyout. Dubois on fixing what went so wrong for him this season: “Have a good summer.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

Kings Royal Report: Mitch Marner, Ontario Reign & More

Welcome to the Kings Royal Report. Here we will discuss the good, bad, and ugly of the Los Angeles Kings. It will be a place to bring up recent reports, discuss prospects, brainstorm ideas, and break down the coming schedule.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Rumors / May 5

NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, Pierre-Luc Dubois, the Buyout Speculation

Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: The Los Angeles Kings sent Gabriel Vilardi, Alex Iafallo, Rasmus Kupari and a second-round pick to the Winnipeg Jets for Pierre-Luc Dubois last offseason.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 5

NHL teams should be wary of acquiring Pierre Luc-Dubois

Three teams have fallen for the center's combination of size (6-foot-4, 225 pounds) and all-around skill. All three have all wound up regretting it.

Oilers Eliminating Kings Makes Dubois’ Preseason Comments Ironic

What to expect for the Oilers in Round 2, and could the Kings be in line for a rebuild

Every NHL player to score 60 or more goals in a season

The 'Columbus Blue Jackets first rounders' quiz

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Rumors / May 4

NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, and the Top 50 NHL Free Agents

The Fourth Period: The Los Angeles Kings will have around $20.9 million in projected salary cap space so they do have some flexibility. Quinton Byfield is a pending RFA and needs a new deal and it could be costly.

Los Angeles Kings News / ClutchPoints / May 4

Kings’ Anze Kopitar drops eye-opening take on future

The Los Angeles Kings once again fell to the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It’s the third year in a row that Los Angeles has seen this picture play out.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / May 2

It’s Time To Get With The Times

Another year, another first-round exit at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers for the LA Kings. Make that ten years now that it’s been since LA has seen the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but don’t worry, everything is going according to ‘The Plan‘.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 2

Oilers eliminate Kings for the third year in a row

Down with the Kings: Oilers eliminate L.A. for the third year in a row

The Edmonton Oilers advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by eliminating the Los Angeles Kings in the first round for the third consecutive season.

Oilers stars take over in second period to eliminate Kings

Instant Reaction: Oilers eliminate Kings in Game 5, advance to second round

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The 'Hart Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Oilers stars take over in second period to eliminate Kings

After an early second period goal from Blake Lizotte, it looked like the Los Angeles Kings might be on their way to making this series interesting, but the Edmonton Oilers' stars had other plans.

Down with the Kings: Oilers eliminate L.A. for the third year in a row

Stars finally win at home, take series lead over Golden Knights

Watch: Stars, Golden Knights trade goals in first period of Game 5

Watch: Stars' Tyler Seguin delivers head shot on Golden Knights' Shea Theodore

Vegas HC reacts to Alex Pietrangelo's costly penalty in Game 5 loss

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 30

Kings aim to avoid being ousted by Oilers again

The Los Angeles Kings are essentially trying to match their latest performance when they hit the road for Wednesday's do-or-die meeting with the host Edmonton Oilers.

Jonathan Yantsis News / Inside The Rink / April 30

ECHL Announces Length Of Suspension For Jonathan Yantsis

The ECHL Department of Player’s Safety has announced that they have suspended Trois-Rivieres Lions forward Jonathan Yantsis for nine additional games for his actions on Saturday Night as he cross-checked Norfolk Admirals defenseman Darick Louis-Jean.

Jonathan Yantsis News / Inside The Rink / April 28

ECHL Announces Fines and Suspensions | 04/28/2024

The ECHL Department of Players Safety has announced that Trois-Rivieres Lions forward Jonathan Yantsis has been suspended indefinitely pending review and fined an undisclosed amount for his actions at the 11:29 mark of the second period in Game 5 vs Norfolk Admirals.

NHL News / Action Network / April 25