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Kings add to depth by signing trio of players

The Los Angeles Kings continue to bolster their depth on the second day of free agency.

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Checking In With The Forwards From The 2025 Draft Class

Yesterday, we took a dive into the two defensemen who the Kings selected during the 2025 NHL Draft beyond the first round, Caeden Herrington and Will Sharpe, who joined first-round selection Henry Brzustewicz as blueliners taken by the Kings over the weekend.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / July 2

Checking In With The Defensemen From The 2025 Draft Class

We’re three days deep into the Kings 2025 Development Camp, and after three split sessions between the forwards and defensemen and a pair of controlled scrimmages, the organization’s prospects are settling in.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Latest / July 2

Former Oilers Forward Corey Perry Reveals The Key Reason He Signed With Rival Los Angeles Kings

40 year-old veteran Corey Perry has gone to the West Coast, joining the Los Angeles Kings on a 1-year deal, and he explains why he chose to leave the Oilers.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'NHL Vezina Trophy winners' quiz

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

Samuel Bolduc News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Kings sign Samuel Bolduc to one-year, two-way contract

According to PuckPedia, the Los Angeles Kings have agreed to terms on a one-year-two-way contract with defenseman Samuel Bolduc. Bolduc will reportedly be compensated with a $775,000 salary at the NHL level and will make $250,000 while in the AHL with a guaranteed minimum for the year of $275,000.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / July 2

A look at goaltenders Hampton Slukynsky & Carter George, both Kings development camp veterans, and their return to camp

If there’s an area of the LA Kings prospect pool that remains incredibly stocked it’s between the pipes. With Erik Portillo already in the professional ranks, working his way back from an injury that cost him the final couple of months of last season, a pair of young goaltenders – Hampton Slukynsky and Carter George […]

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Kings sign winger Taylor Ward to one-year contract

The Los Angeles Kings signed forward Taylor Ward to a one-year, two-way contract, according to PuckPedia. Ward spent nearly the entire 2024-25 season with the Kings’ AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign, scoring 12 goals and adding 15 assists for 27 points in 66 regular-season games.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / July 2

10 Tidbits: LA Kings 2025 Dev Camp – Day 2

In the midst of Free Agency opening up around the NHL, it was still all about prospects for most of the people inside Toyota Sports Performance Center on Tuesday afternoon.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / July 2

FREE AGENCY GRADES: Grading the LA Kings’ Day One Signings

July 1st is every hockey fan’s favorite day; it’s like Christmas in July. Every general manager in free agency goes shopping – some aggressively so – with their to-do list to improve their teams or extend their own players.

Ken Holland News / LA Kings Insider / July 1

The Times They Are A Changin’ – Kings Free Agency Recap w/ Ken Holland Quotes & Direction

The times they are a changin’. The LA Kings entered free agency with what felt like a clear plan. Ken Holland made it pretty clear after the draft this weekend what he was looking to add and what he felt like the group was lacking in order to get over the hump in the postseason.

Caleb Jones News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Penguins sign Caleb Jones to two-year contract

Caleb Jones is on the move again. The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed the 28-year-old defenseman to a two-year contract with a cap hit of $900,000. Jones will be a UFA once the deal expires in 2027.

Anton Forsberg News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Kings Sign Anton Forsberg to 2-Year Contract with $2.25 Million AAV

To replace backup netminder David Rittich, who moved on to the New York Islanders, the Los Angeles Kings agreed to terms with Anton Forsberg. He signed a two-year deal with a $2.25 million average annual value (AAV).

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Brian Dumoulin News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Kings Sign Dumoulin to 3-Year Contract with $4 Million AAV

The Los Angeles Kings bolstered their blue line to open free agency by signing left-shot defenseman Brian Dumoulin. The 33-year-old earned a three-year deal worth an average annual value (AAV) of $4 million.

Cody Ceci News / MayorsManor.com / July 1

Kings Add Defenseman Cody Ceci in Free Agency

Well, the Kings have added some size to the right side of their defensive group. On Monday, Kings GM Ken Holland signed 31-year-old rearguard Cody Ceci to a four-year free agent contract.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Kings sign three veterans to multiyear deals on busy day

The Kings aren't afraid to spend in free agency.

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Vladislav Gavrikov News / ESPN / July 1

Sources: Rangers sign Gavrikov to 7-year deal

The Rangers have signed Vladislav Gavrikov, considered to be the top defenseman available in free agency, to a seven-year, $49 million contract extension, sources told ESPN.

Joel Armia News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

The Los Angeles Kings Sign Depth Forward

The Los Angeles Kings are making moves during this of-fseason. Today, they announced depth forward Joel Armia has signed with the team. Armia is a former St.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 2

Corey Perry leaves Oilers for playoff rival

Perry, 40, is coming off a strong season with the Oilers, where he scored 19 goals and added 10 more in the playoffs.

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The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Kings Enter Free Agency Needing to Fill Multiple Holes

The Los Angeles Kings and general manager (GM) Ken Holland have their work cut out for them this offseason. With glaring holes needing to be filled in

Los Angeles Kings News / Breakaway on SI / July 1

Kings Extend Winger With Postseason Scoring Touch

After playing for four different teams in the past two seasons — and three of them just this past season — Los Angeles Kings winger Andrei Kuzmenko has found a home, for now.

Andrei Kuzmenko News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Los Angeles Kings re-sign Andrei Kuzmenko to one-year contract

The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Andrei Kuzmenko to a one-year contract extension, the club announced Monday afternoon. Kuzmenko, 29, collected 11 goals and 37 points in 66 games split between the Calgary Flames, Philadelphia Flyers, and Kings during the 2024-25 regular season.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / June 30

LA Kings Announce Roster for Development Camp

The draft is over, and now it’s time for prospects to take the ice for Development Camp this week. The LA Kings will hold Development Camp Monday through Thursday.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / June 29

DRAFT RECAP: LA Kings Select Nine Players

The NHL Draft has come and gone. The LA Kings entered the weekend with seven picks and came away with nine new players joining the organization. The Kings started the weekend with the 24th pick on Friday, but traded back and received the 31st and 59th picks.

Jordan Spence News / House of Hockey / June 28

LA Kings Trade Defenseman Jordan Spence to Canadian Team

Jordan Spence has shown plenty of promise for the Los Angeles Kings, but now, it appears he's headed to the Ottawa Senators in a surprise deal that sees the Senators move two draft picks for a talented young blue liner.

Ken Holland News / Yardbarker / June 28

L.A. Kings are in good hands with HOF executive Ken Holland

Already enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder, Holland appears to still be motivated to prove himself as a top executive in the NHL.

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Alex Laferriere News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 26

Kings GM drops hint on Alex Laferriere plan before NHL free agency

The Los Angeles Kings are in an enviable spot this summer, with over $21 million in cap space and only a couple of significant pending free agents. The only restricted one on the roster is forward Alex Laferriere — and general manager Ken Holland provided a positive update on the former 42-point scorer on Wednesday.