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Kings announce Peter Laviolette as new head coach

The Los Angeles Kings have announced long-time NHL coach Peter Laviolette as their new head coach on a three-year deal. Laviolette has not coached since April 2025.

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Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Trade Talk / June 8

Kings Hire Peter Laviolette as Next Head Coach

The Los Angeles Kings have found their next bench boss, with veteran coach Peter Laviolette set to become the franchise’s new head coach according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Peter Laviolette News / Daily Faceoff / June 8

Report: Kings hire Pete Laviolette as next head coach

A familiar name is heading to Hollywood. According to multiple reports, the Los Angeles Kings are finalizing a deal to hire Peter Laviolette as the 32nd head coach in franchise history.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 8

Kings To Hire Peter Laviolette As Head Coach

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Los Angeles Kings have hired Peter Laviolette as their new head coach. Friedman mentioned that Laviolette was anticipated to be a finalist for the head coaching positions with both the Edmonton Oilers and the Toronto Maple Leafs had he not accepted the Kings’ offer.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / June 8

UPDATE: More Notes on Kings Coaching Search, with Smith Said to be Out of Running

With the finish line in clear sight, the Kings will soon announce their head coach for the 2026-27 season. In fact, it could come as early as the next few days.

Darcy Kuemper News / LA Kings Insider / June 8

2025-26 Kings Seasons In Review – Darcy Kuemper

The other member of the Kings’ goaltending tandem is Darcy Kuemper. Kuemper entered the 2025-26 season coming off one of the best performances in his NHL career, as he earned a Vezina nomination for his bounce-back campaign in Los Angeles.

Henry Brzustewicz News / Hockey Royalty / June 8

Ontario Reign Player Review: Henry Brzustewicz

With the Ontario Reign season over, we will begin our player reviews for the 2025-26 season. Up next: Henry Brzustewicz! *Note: These player reviews will

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 8

Four initial observations from 2026 NHL Draft Combine

It was another sunndy day at the LECOM Harborcenter in Buffalo as NHL Draft prospects and media pundits descended on the city for another year of the NHL Combine.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 8

Joe Pavelski a Coaching Candidate for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Multiple sources have said that Joe Pavelski is a coaching candidate in the next phase of the Toronto Maple Leafs coaching search.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 7

Peter Laviolette An Emerging Option In Kings Coaching Search

The Los Angeles Kings are sparring with the Toronto Maple Leafs on the coaching market and yet another candidate has popped up on both teams’ radar. Former

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Otto Salin News / Hockey Royalty / June 7

Ontario Reign Player Review: Otto Salin

With the Ontario Reign season over, we will begin our player reviews for the 2025-26 season. Up first: Otto Salin! *Note: These player reviews will be

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 6

Offseason Checklist: Los Angeles Kings

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those who have already been eliminated. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Los Angeles.

Aatu Jamsen News / MayorsManor.com / June 6

Kings Re-Sign Jamsen to Contract Extension, High Expectations Ahead

In a summer set to be filled with a plethora of LA Kings roster news and contract maneuvering, one of the first pieces of business has now been completed.

Kirill Kirsanov News / Hockey Royalty / June 6

Ontario Reign Player Review: Kirill Kirsanov

With the Ontario Reign season over, we will begin our player reviews for the 2025-26 season. Up first: Kirill Kirsanov! *Note: These player reviews will

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 5

Kings Sign Aatu Jamsen To One-Year Extension

The Kings took care of one of their pending restricted free agents on Friday. The team announced that they’ve signed forward Aatu Jamsen to a one-year, two-way extension for next season. The deal will pay $850K at the NHL level.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 5

Free Agent Focus: Los Angeles Kings

Free agency is now less than a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

Aatu Jamsen News / Daily Faceoff / June 5

Kings sign Aatu Jamsen to one-year contract extension

The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Aatu Jamsen to a one-year, two-way contract extension, the club announced Friday afternoon. Jamsen, 23, collected 16 goals and 28 points in 59 games with the AHL’s Ontario Reign during the 2025-26 regular season.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 5

Kings rumors: The 2 frontrunners for LA’s vacant head coaching opening

The last few weeks have been busy outside Crypto, as the Los Angeles Kings have continued their search for a new coach. Apparently, there are two frontrunners for the Kings’ coaching vacancy, according to David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 4

Fine print in Bruce Cassidy's contract is why Oilers won't get interview

According to a few sources, including NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, Bruce Cassidy’s contract is one that was unique to the coach and why the Vegas Golden Knights are getting away with not granting permission for Cassidy to interview with other teams.

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Anze Kopitar News / Daily Faceoff / June 1

Too many questions surround Kings in post-Kopitar era

The Los Angeles Kings made it to the Stanley Cup Playofs this season for the fifth year in a row, but only barely. And once they got there, even though

Alex Turcotte News / The Hockey Writers / June 1

Alex Turcotte Has Grown Into His Role With the LA Kings

The journey to becoming a successful NHL player is rarely straightforward. For Alex Turcotte, the path has been filled with challenges, lessons, and setbacks that have shaped him into being an important and valuable contributor for the Los Angeles Kings.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / May 29

Bruce Cassidy speaks out against Golden Knights over blocked interviews

The Vegas Golden Knights fired head coach Bruce Cassidy on March 29, and teams around the league have since requested to interview Cassidy for a coaching position.

Artemi Panarin News / Daily Faceoff / May 27

Kings’ Panarin says jersey color schemes affect which teams he wants to play for

Players decide on where they want to play for a number of different factors. Some prioritize the success of a team. Some like the city they’d be playing in.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Rumors / May 24

LA Kings Decisions, and a Free Agent Target for Each Team

Eric Stephens of The Athletic: Looking at who from the Los Angeles Kings roster is staying and who could be on the move. Not going anywhere – Mikey Anderson, Quinton Byfied, Kevin Fiala, Anton Forsberg, Adrian Kempe, Alex Laferriere, and Artemi Panarin.

Artemi Panarin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 22

Kings rumors: The forward who has become expendable after Artemi Panarin addition

The Los Angeles Kings had a solid season this year despite some of the changes they made, and they’ll be looking to improve their roster for the next season.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 21

Kings rumors: LA discussing new contract with former 1st-round pick

The Los Angeles Kings have a lot to think about in the offseason, as free agency will be busy this summer. Now, there are reports that the team is discussing a contract extension with a former 1st-round pick they acquired this season, according to NHL beat writer Dennis Bernstein.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / May 19

Los Angeles Kings’ Home & Road Splits in 2025-26

The Los Angeles Kings had an interesting 2025–26 season. One of the biggest stories was how differently the team played at home compared to on the road.