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Kings Sign Hampton Slukynsky, Grant Slukynsky To Entry-Level Deals

April 2: The Kings announced both Hampton’s and Grant’s signings on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed. Hampton’s is a three-year deal while Grant’s is for one year, both beginning next season.

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Kings sign Grant Slukynsky to entry-level contract

An undrafted center has inked his first NHL contract. On Thursday, the Los Angeles Kings announced that the team has signed forward Grant Slukynsky to a one-year, entry-level contract.

Hampton Slukynsky News / Daily Faceoff / April 2

Kings sign Hampton Slukynsky to entry-level contract

One of the top netminders in college hockey is turning pro. On Thursday, the Los Angeles Kings announced that the team has signed goaltender Hampton Slukynsky to a three-year, entry-level contract.

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Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / April 2

Analyzing Darcy Kuemper’s 2025-26 Season With the Los Angeles Kings

Darcy Kuemper’s 2025-26 season with the Los Angeles Kings has been a narrative of high-stakes pressure, fluctuation, and the heavy workload of being the veteran anchor for a team with Stanley Cup aspirations.

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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 / Hockey Royalty / April 2

Dave Taylor reflects on drafting Anže Kopitar and his career that has followed

Dave Taylor, a former LA King and General Manager from 1997 to 2006, is responsible for drafting three of the four key members in the Kings’ two Stanley Cup championships.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / April 2

Nick Nickson & Rich Hammond on Kopitar's career

Nick Nickson joins host Jesse Cohen for a look back at the phenomenal career of Kings captain Anže Kopitar. The pair discuss the unique NHL Draft (2005) that saw Kopitar come to LA and how the Slovenian prospect changed the franchise.

Trevor Moore News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 2

Kings’ Trevor Moore gets ‘dangerous’ praise after OT winner vs. Blues

Trevor Moore and the Los Angeles Kings picked up a huge win on Wednesday over the St. Louis Blues. The Kings are in contention for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Anton Forsberg News / LA Kings Insider / April 2

FINAL – Kings 2, Blues 1 (OT) – Moore, Forsberg, Smith

The LA Kings found a way on home ice as they skated to a 2-1 overtime victory over the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday evening at Crypto.com Arena. Neither team found the back of the net in the first period, with Kings goaltender Anton Forsberg providing a handful of key saves to preserve the 0-0 […]

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 2

Kings top Blues in OT, hold West's 2nd wild-card spot

Trevor Moore scored in overtime as the Los Angeles Kings edged the visiting St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Wednesday night. Moore started the rush from his own end, skated around Jonatan Berggren and put his shot blocker side past Jordan Binnington at 1:56 of the extra period for his 11th of the season and first career overtime winner.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 1

NHL Predictions: St Louis Blues vs Los Angeles Kings, April 1

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 31

Blues, Kings look to make up playoff ground against each other

The Los Angeles Kings will look to jump back into the win column and keep pace in the Western Conference wild-card race when they host the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night.

Hampton Slukynsky News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30

Kings Expected To Sign Hampton And Grant Slukynsky

The Los Angeles Kings are expected to sign one of their promising goaltending prospects. According to Alexander Legget of Mayor’s Manor, the Kings are expected to sign netminder Hampton Slukynsky to his entry-level contract.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / March 30

Kings’ Playoff Hopes Still Achievable With 9 Games Left

With nine games remaining for the Los Angeles Kings, nothing has changed in the grand scheme of things. Sure, they look like a more aggressive bunch, a more detailed group that has led to an offensive uptick and a team willing to push the pace instead of solely relying on their defensive play.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / March 30

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 3/23

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. This weekly update was highlighted by forward Vojtěch Čihař. Čihař, who celebrated his 19th birthday on Sunday, played in both of the Kelowna Rockets’ playoff games and recorded multi-point games in each one.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 27

Needing wins, Kings kick off final homestand vs. Mammoth

The Los Angeles Kings open a seven-game homestand against the Utah Mammoth on Saturday night, looking to earn crucial points in the Western Conference wild-card race.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 26

NHL Predictions: Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks, March 26th

Braden Doyle News / Inside The Rink / March 26

ECHL: Greensboro Gargoyles Transactions | 03/25/2026

Earlier today, the Greensboro Gargoyles announced a total of three roster moves. The first move saw defenseman Braden Doyle loaned to the AHL’s Chicago Wolves.

Anze Kopitar News / Daily Faceoff / March 25

Long live the King: How good was Anze Kopitar anyway?

The sun is setting on Anze Kopitar’s career.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / March 24

Playoff Updates for the Prospects

As the LA Kings’ season is winding down, the playoffs for some of their prospects have begun, or are about to begin, in their respective leagues. Today, we will break down which prospects have made the playoffs or those who have already started.

Scott Laughton News / NHL Trade Talk / March 20

What If Laughton Was Never a Problem in Toronto?

Scott Laughton’s run with the Toronto Maple Leafs looks simple when you glance at it. His stats were okay, but nothing out of the ordinary; his role was pretty limited, and Toronto ended up shipping him out.

Joel Armia News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 20

Los Angeles Kings To Activate Joel Armia

Over the last few weeks, the Los Angeles Kings have climbed back into a postseason spot while dealing with multiple injuries to their forward corps. They’ll get some reinforcements for tomorrow.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / March 17

How the LA Kings Can Make a Postseason Run in 2025-26

As of March 17, 2026, the Los Angeles Kings find themselves at a definitive historical crossroads. The 2025-26 NHL season has been more than just a standard campaign for the franchise; it has served as the ultimate test for a multi-year rebuild strategy.

Artemi Panarin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 17

Kings’ Artemi Panarin shares hilarious trade wish after New York return

Artemi Panarin made the most of his return to Broadway on Monday night, recording an assist in a 4-1 Los Angeles Kings victory over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden.

Los Angeles Kings News / Breakaway on SI / March 16

Anže Kopitar Becomes Kings All-Time Scoring Leader

For nearly two decades, Anže Kopitar has been the heartbeat of the Los Angeles Kings. Through championship runs, rebuilding years and everything in between, the captain remained the franchise’s steady force — a player whose quiet brilliance defined an era of Kings hockey.

Anze Kopitar News / Yardbarker / March 15

Anze Kopitar becomes Kings royalty, breaks franchise all-time record

As his career approaches its final days, Kopitar made sure to cross finishing at the top of an important all-time list off before going into retirement.

Victorious Devils spoil career milestone for Kings' Anze Kopitar

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