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Let’s play some hockey! The World Juniors Summer Showcase gets underway later on today, as teams from Canada, Sweden, Finland and the United States gather in Windsor, Ontario to play a series of exhibition and evaluation games, designed to help teams select their rosters for the 2027 World Junior Championships in December and January.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / July 23

Episode 006: Future Considerations – Summer Thoughts on Every Kings Prospect

Building off the Kings recent haul at the NHL Entry Draft — featuring a record breaking 11 selections — it seems like a perfect time to jump back into the deep end of LA’s prospect pool.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / July 23

Evaluating The 2026 Kings Draft Class w/ Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Yannetti

It’s that time of the year, Insiders. Presenting a lengthy conversation with Mark Yannetti about the 2026 LA Kings Draft Class. The Kings selected 11 players last month, the organization’s largest draft class in the seven-round draft era.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / July 23

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Los Angeles Kings’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / July 22

Could we see a rookie tandem in the AHL? Breaking down the LA Kings’ Goaltending situation for the NHL and AHL clubs for the 2026-27 season

The LA Kings‘ prospect pool isn’t littered with high-end talent like it was five or six years ago when experts projected it as the number-one prospect pool in hockey.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / July 22

5 Must-Watch LA Kings Games in 2026–27

With just two months left before the 2026-27 season begins, the Los Angeles Kings have quietly been working behind the scenes with trades and signings.

Elliotte Friedman News / NHLFanCentral / July 22

Elliotte Friedman reveals the Kings’ biggest remaining offseason priority

Elliotte Friedman says the Los Angeles Kings still want to add a defenseman this offseason, but tight cap space is holding them back. General manager Ken Holland still has two real priorities this summer.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / July 21

The Insider Show | Tony Granato

Former LA Kings forward and current television analyst Tony Granato joins The Insider Show with Jared Shafran to discuss the offseason to this point and go deeper on some of the changes the team has made as they prepare for 2026-27.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / July 20

New Numbers Assigned for Kings UFA Signings, Plus Notes on Perry, Wright, and Kopitar

Similar to last summer, Kings GM Ken Holland went shopping on July 1, adding players for both his NHL squad and a few reinforcements expected to start the season in AHL Ontario.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / July 18

60 in 60: 60 tidbits on the LA Kings’ 60th year as a franchise

60 years. How time flies. On February 9th, 1967, the NHL doubled its size from six to twelve teams; the LA Kings were one of those six teams. The league’s six new teams would begin play starting in the 1967-68 season, officially marking the end of an era for the NHL’s Original Six Teams.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Kings’ Biggest Threat on Each Pacific Division Team in 2026-27

The NHL’s Pacific Division is filled with a plethora of rivals and friendly faces, featuring superstars, rising young talent, and several of the league’s multifaceted playmakers.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 16

Kings Sign Elton Hermansson To Entry-Level Contract

The Los Angeles Kings have come to terms with their top draft choice of the 2026 NHL Draft. The Kings announced they’ve signed forward Elton Hermansson to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / July 15

Kings sign Elton Hermansson to entry-level contract

The Los Angeles Kings have locked up their rocket man. On Wednesday, the Kings announced that they have signed forward Elton Hermansson to his three-year, entry-level contract.

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Justin Nachbaur News / Inside The Rink / July 15

AHL: Hartford Wolf Pack Sign Justin Nachbaur

The Hartford Wolf Pack today signed forward Justin Nachbaur to a one-year contract for the 2026-27 season. He appeared in 31 games last season for the Hershey Bears, recording three points on two goals and an assist.

Quinton Byfield News / The Hockey Writers / July 14

Kings’ Quinton Byfield Facing a Ton of Pressure This Season

Every young player reaches a point in their career when the pressure is on, and for the Los Angeles Kings entering the 2026–27 season, that player is Quinton Byfield.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 11

McDavid… Matthews?: Kings Clearing Space for 'Superstud LA-Type' Signing

Whether it’s Quinton Byfield or now Brandt Clark, at some point, the next wave in Los Angeles has to drive the bus for a Kings team that’s still trying to hang around in a tough Western Conference.

Francesco Pinelli News / Hockey Royalty / July 8

Ontario Reign: Is it a make or break 2026-27 campaign for Francesco Pinelli?

You don’t get much runway all of the time. For Ontario Reign forward and LA Kings prospect Francesco Pinelli, could time be running out on him to make an impression?

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 7

IOC executive board lifts suspension of Russian Olympic Committee

A sizeable step has been taken in allowing Russian athletes back on the world stage in hockey.

Red Wings' Dylan Larkin has still not expanded trade list beyond three teams

One team poised for 'earthquake' summer with Larkin in sights

Tkachuk brothers' podcast 'caused problems' in Senators dressing room

Predicting who fills 10 NHL captain vacancies in 2026-27

The five worst contracts signed in 2026 NHL free agency so far

Andrei Kuzmenko News / Professor Press Box / July 5

Ex-Canuck Kuzmenko: Why a 25-Point Season Gets $5 Million

Andrei Kuzmenko landing in Pittsburgh on a one-year, $5 million deal is the kind of move that makes you pause and wonder if the market is starting to price reputation more than production.

Los Angeles Kings News / Inside The Rink / July 1

Los Angeles Kings Sign Two Forwards & A Defenseman

The Los Angeles Kings are the first team to add to start free agency. They first signed forward Erik Haula to a two-year deal with a $3.6 million AAV. Then they added forward Mats Zuccarello along with defenseman Erik Gustafsson.

Mats Zuccarello News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Kings Sign Mats Zuccarello to One-Year Deal, Add Erik Gustafsson

The Los Angeles Kings have officially strengthened their roster, signing veteran forward Mats Zuccarello to a one-year contract with performance bonuses.

Drew Doughty News / NHL Rumors / June 29

NHL Rumors: The Los Angeles Kings and Drew Doughty

Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts: The Podcast – The picks are in episode, on the Los Angeles Kings and Drew Doughty “Drew Doughty, that was, that was a big deal that the Kings announced, that they’ll go into next year and see how it goes, and then sort it out after.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 29