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The Athletic reveals where LA Kings stars rank among NHL's best players

Between the established veterans and rising young players, the Los Angeles Kings and new head coach Peter Laviolette boast plenty of top-end talent. But how does all of that top-end talent for the Kings this upcoming season compare to the rest of the NHL?

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LA Kings’ Biggest Strength in 2026-27

Looking ahead, the 2026-27 season will be different. A little too different, some may say. Anze Kopitar is officially retired, the captaincy is vacant and the team has a new head coach, Peter Laviolette.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / September 7

2027 NHL Draft: Baracchini’s Top 32 Preseason Rankings

With the completion of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and junior hockey leagues about to get underway, the 2027 NHL Draft season is in full swing. It just feels like yesterday that the 2026 Draft just finished.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / September 7

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

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / September 6

This Date in LA Kings History: September 6th

From their humble beginnings as one of the NHL’s Second Six expansion teams in 1967, through a pair of Stanley Cups to rosters filled with Hall of Fame players and fan favorites, the LA Kings have experienced a rich hockey history over the past 60 years.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Alex Turcotte News / Rink Royalty / September 6

Sportsnet names LA Kings forward who 'has to deliver' in 2026-27

There are several Los Angeles Kings players who will be facing pressure to step up and perform this upcoming season. After five straight first-round playoff exits, the Kings need multiple players to step up and help get this team over the hump if they want to make a run in the postseason in the Western Conference next spring.

Erik Haula News / Rink Royalty / September 6

LA Kings 2026-27 Season Player Previews: Erik Haula

In our series of 2026-27 Los Angeles Kings season player previews, we're now taking a look at some of the new free-agent signings this summer. First up on the list is former Nashville Predators veteran center Erik Haula, who spent this past season in the Music City before Los Angeles signed him this offseason in unrestricted free agency.

Los Angeles Kings News / Rink Royalty / September 5

3 players to watch at LA Kings rookie camp next week

Next week, the festivities for rookie camp and the annual Rookie Faceoff event begins for the Los Angeles Kings on Sept. 11. The Kings open rookie camp with an open practice at the Toyota Sports Performance Center on Sept.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / September 5

This Date in LA Kings History: September 5th

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / September 4

Is This the Best Goal Scored by an LA Kings Player Last Season?

First off, don’t worry. Now that we’re into September, real hockey content is about to begin soon — very soon. However, this latest video from the fine folks at NHL Media shouldn’t be ignored.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / September 4

This Date in LA Kings History: September 4th

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Cole Guttman News / Hockey Royalty / September 4

LA Kings Training Camp Preview: Cole Guttman

With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Cole Guttman! Birthdate: April 6, 1999 Birthplace:

Los Angeles Kings News / Rink Royalty / September 3

LA Kings 2026-27 Season Player Previews: Sammy Helenius

In training camp this fall, the Los Angeles Kings have a position battle on the rise between centers Sammy Helenius and Alex Turcotte. For the second time in as many seasons, Helenius played over half of the regular season games in the lineup for the Kings this past year.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Rink Royalty / September 3

LA Kings announce 2026 Rookie Faceoff schedule and rookie camp roster

The dates and roster have been announced for the Los Angeles Kings 2026 rookie camp and the annual Rookie Faceoff event this fall (from Sept. 11-15). Rookie camp opens for the Kings on Friday, Sept.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / September 3

This Date in LA Kings History: September 3rd

Jan Jenik News / Hockey Royalty / September 3

LA Kings Training Camp Preview: Jan Jenik

With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Jan Jenik! Birthdate: September 15, 2000 Birthplace:

Erik Portillo News / The Hockey Writers / August 29

Erik Portillo Deserves a Chance as the LA Kings’ Backup Goalie

There’s more to being a successful goaltender than size alone. Not everyone fits the traditional mold, and Erik Portillo is a prime example of why. He is the current and primary netminder for the Ontario Reign, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings.