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Kings' Adrian Kempe Praises Captain's Consistent Dominance

The 2025–26 season carries a quiet weight in Los Angeles. If this truly is Anže Kopitar’s final run, it marks the closing chapter of one of the most complete careers the Kings have ever seen.

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REPORT: Kings and Ducks to Play Color Rush Game in January

Anybody ready to have some fun? Building upon our previous report from October, Mayor’s Manor has now confirmed the Kings and Ducks will play a ‘color rush’ game on January 16.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / December 17

Projected Lineup for Reign vs. Condors, Major Change Expected on Defense

Coming off a split weekend in Colorado against the Eagles, coach Andrew Lord’s Ontario Reign will look to finish their three-game road trip on a high note as they head to Bakersfield to take on the Condors.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / December 17

NHL Rumors: Is Phillip Danault looking to get out of Los Angeles?

Marco D’Amico: Sources have indicated that Los Angeles Kings forward Phillip Danault has asked for a trade, and his side hopes something can get done before the holiday trade freeze (midnight of December 20th).

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Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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Phillip Danault News / NHL Trade Talk / December 17

Phillip Danault Reportedly Demands Trade Out Of LA: 3 Frontrunners

As per reports, Phillip Danault has now officially requested a trade out of Los Angeles. Danault’s name has been swirling around the rumour mill for a little while now, and it would appear he may be the driving force in a move.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Joel Armia News / The Hockey Writers / December 17

Joel Armia Has Given the Kings More Than Expected, Forcing Himself Into a Bigger Role

Throughout a relatively underwhelming offseason for a team with high aspirations, the inability to make the necessary moves to help reach them has caused

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / December 16

LA Kings Prospect Tracker: Week Ending December 15, 2025

With World Junior selection camps underway, Week 11 of the 2025-26 Prospect Tracker features a two-goal week from Brzustewicz and a three-point night from Greentree before both departed for camp, plus Sharpe snapping a five-game pointless streak with two assists.

Los Angeles Kings News / Breakaway on SI / December 16

Kings Place Star Goalie on Injured Reserve

The Los Angeles Kings will be without star goalie Darcy Kuemper for at least a week after he was placed on injured reserve earlier today. Kuemper, who’s

Darcy Kuemper News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 16

Kings place Darcy Kuemper on injured reserve

The Kings announced they’ve placed starting goalie Darcy Kuemper on injured reserve.

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Phillip Danault News / NHL Trade Talk / December 16

Canadiens Wait as Kings Weigh Difficult Danault Trade Decision

Phillip Danault trade rumours are intensifying as he hasn’t scored a goal in the first 30 games of the season. With only five assists, his “entirely dried-up” offence has plummeted from a typical 40-plus points pace for him in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / December 15

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 12/8

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. This week’s update was highlighted by the organization’s number-one prospect, Liam Greentree.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 12

Kings rue penalty problems, try to clean them up vs. Flames

Leading the NHL with six short-handed goals is a notable achievement for the Los Angeles Kings, but they're intent on not relying on them as they prepare to host the Calgary Flames on Saturday.

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Joel Edmundson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 11

Kings’ defenseman Joel Edmundson pinpoints easy fix that squandered Kraken game

The Los Angeles Kings are now 4-2-4 over their last 10 games and are slowly slipping down the Pacific Division standings. The team suffered another overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday night, which snapped a two-game winning streak.

Vojtech Cihar News / Daily Faceoff / December 10

Kings sign Vojtech Cihar to three-year, entry-level contract

The Los Angeles Kings have announced that they’ve signed winger Vojtech Cihar to a three-year, entry-level contract with a cap hit of $975,000. At this point in time, the only confirmed details about Cihar’s contract are the term and the cap hit, as the Kings did not mention if the deal comes with any performance bonuses.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / December 9

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 12/1

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. Defenseman Kirill Kirsanov highlighted this week’s update. Kirsanov played in both games for the Ontario Reign this weekend and scored his first two AHL goals.

Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / December 8

Joel Armia's 2-goal effort guides Kings past Mammoth

Joel Armia scored two goals for the Los Angeles Kings in a 4-2 win against the Utah Mammoth on Monday night in Salt Lake City. Adrian Kempe had a goal and an assist, Anze Kopitar also scored, Kevin Fiala had two assists and Darcy Kuemper made 19 saves for the Kings, who have won two in a row following a 2-3-3 stretch.

Phillip Danault News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 8

Kings exploring change-of-scenery options with Phillip Danault

On today’s rendition of 32 Thoughts, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that the Los Angeles Kings are exploring a change-of-scenery trade with center Phillip Danault.

Ken Holland News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 5

Ken Holland shuts down Kings’ coaching change

The Los Angeles Kings have been a streaky team so far during the 2025-26 season. They got off to a brutal start in October, losing 5 of their first 7 games and struggling to find a consistent offensive attack.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 5

Kings expected to add scoring ahead of trade deadline

The Los Angeles Kings are having a really hard time scoring goals in 2025-26. After sitting in the upper echelon of the National Hockey League with an average of 3.04 goals per game last season, it’s been a much more sobering narrative this time around.

Akil Thomas News / Hockey Royalty / December 2

The Akil Thomas Trade is Another Reminder of ‘What could have been?’ in a Once Highly Touted the Kings’ Prospect Pool

Five years ago, the LA Kings once had a prospect pool with an abundance of talent. Depending on who you followed or read, the Kings’ prospect pool was ranked either first or second.