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LA Kings Training Camp Preview: Jacob Doty

With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Jacob Doty! Birthdate: June 19, 1993 Birthplace: Denver, Colorado Height: 6’3 Weight: 220 lbs Position: Right wing Shoots: Right Draft: Undrafted Jacob Doty returned for his sixth season with the Reign and assumed his usual role.

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Kings Forward Corey Perry Throws Out First Pitch at Dodger Stadium

In the latest chapter of their long and mutual partnership, the Dodgers and Kings once again hooked up on Monday night. For more than a decade now, each team has hosted the other at their home facility for various themed nights or celebrations — events that often led to rather memorable moments.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / September 9

Your Guide to Where the Prospects Are Playing in 2025-26

September means it’s back to work for hockey players. The LA Kings will have prospects and camp invites join the Rookie Faceoff tournament over the weekend, and shortly after, training camp will begin.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 8

Kings in no rush to shop former No. 8 overall pick

A front-office change brought sweeping change to the Los Angeles Kings’ blue line this summer.

Rangers hire Blake Wheeler, three others to hockey operations roles

...and hire Ryane Clowe for assistant GM role after suddenly leaving Sharks

Adam Fantilli’s camp wants to wait on extension talks with Blue Jackets

Predators sign veteran to PTO

What should Maple Leafs do with these depth players?

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 8

Bold Los Angeles Kings predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season

No one is wishing for Connor McDavid to leave the Edmonton Oilers more than the Los Angeles Kings. It has been four consecutive years that the world’s best player has beaten the Kings in the first round, and the team is slowly running out of answers.

Rasmus Andersson News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Los Angeles Kings Linked to Rasmus Andersson Trade

The Calgary Flames are still dealing with the contract situation around star defenseman Rasmus Andersson, with the new season starting up next month. There have been a lot of trade rumors involving Andersson this summer, with multiple teams being linked with him.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / September 8

2025–26 NHL team preview: Los Angeles Kings

Few teams have ever scaled the mountain as dramatically as the Los Angeles Kings did under Darryl Sutter in the early 2010s. Like a bolt from the blue, the Kings became one of the NHL’s most dominant teams seemingly overnight, winning the Stanley Cup for the first time in 2012 and again in 2014.

Francesco Pinelli News / Hockey Royalty / September 8

LA Kings Training Camp Preview: Francesco Pinelli

With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Francesco Pinelli! Birthdate: April 11, 2003

Anze Kopitar News / Hockey Royalty / September 5

O’Donnell: Anze Kopitar Was 'A Very Mature Guy' for Young LA Kings

When he returned to the LA Kings in September 2008 via trade, Sean O’Donnell took on a crucial leadership role for a young team destined for great things.

Kaleb Lawrence News / Hockey Royalty / September 5

LA Kings Training Camp Preview: Kaleb Lawrence

With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Kaleb Lawrence! Birthdate: January 10, 2003 Birthplace:

Jack Hughes News / Hockey Royalty / September 4

LA Kings Training Camp Preview: Jack Hughes

With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Jack Hughes! Birthdate: November 2, 2003 Birthplace:

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 4

Way-too-early Los Angeles Kings trade candidates in 2025-26 season

The Los Angeles Kings have been unable to get over the hump of the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the last four consecutive seasons, having lost on each occasion to the Edmonton Oilers.

Aaron Dell News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 4

Aaron Dell Announces Retirement

Goaltender Aaron Dell announced his retirement late last night. The 36-year-old wrote on his Instagram page that he’s hanging up his skates after a lengthy professional career that included seven NHL seasons.

Aaron Dell News / Daily Faceoff / September 4

Former NHL goaltender Aaron Dell retires at 36

Former NHL goaltender Aaron Dell has announced his retirement from hockey. Dell announced his retirement through a post on his Instagram account late on Wednesday night.

Anze Kopitar News / House of Hockey / September 2

Anze Kopitar Hints at Retirement: "This Could Be My Last Season in the NHL"

Longtime Los Angeles Kings forward Anze Kopitar, who helped them win 2 Stanley Cups in 2012 and 2014, has hinted that the upcoming year could be his last in the NHL.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Los Angeles Kings top breakout candidates for 2025-26 season

The Los Angeles Kings made some major moves in the offseason to improve and take a step towards advancing in the playoffs. They opened up the offseason by hiring Ken Holland to be the new GM after the departure of Rob Blake.

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Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / September 1

What the LA Kings Need From Ján Chovan Over the Next 3 Years

Los Angeles used a sixth-round pick on 19-year-old Ján Chovan, a 6-foot-2 left shot who split last season with Tappara U20 and Slovakia’s national teams.

Anze Kopitar News / NHL Trade Talk / August 30

Kings’ Anze Kopitar Seems Ready to Walk Away from His First Love

Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar has spent two decades defining hockey in Southern California — but the 38-year-old admits this season could be his last in the NHL.

Anze Kopitar News / The Hockey Writers / August 29

Kings News & Rumors: National Broadcast Schedule, NHL 26 Ratings & Will This Be Kopitar’s Last Dance?

In what has been one of the slowest offseasons ever, with the lack of news, moves, or really anything unexpected, the good news is that it’s almost over.

Petteri Rimpinen News / The Hockey Writers / August 25

What the LA Kings Have in 2025 NHL Goalie Draft Pick Petteri Rimpinen

The Los Angeles Kings used a fifth-round pick on 19-year-old Petteri Rimpinen, a Finnish goaltender whose game leans on poise, efficient routes, and “quiet” saves in the Liiga.

Los Angeles Kings News / Last Word On Sports / August 24

NHL Rumours: Next Deal for Los Angeles Kings Star

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. The off-season continues to drag on, but there’s still plenty to talk about. Teams aren’t just thinking about the upcoming season.

Los Angeles Kings News / Last Word On Sports / August 22

NHL Rumours: Los Angeles Kings Defender Could Be Trade Target

It’s time for another round of NHL ruumours. We’re still in the dog days of summer, but there’s still plenty going on. General managers are trying to figure out what to do with their rosters with training camp starting next month.

Anze Kopitar News / NHL Trade Talk / August 21

Kopitar Update: A Legendary Era in L.A. Nears Its End

Anze Kopitar’s legendary NHL career appears to be nearing its end. According to multiple reports, including @mayorNHL and Jason Gregor of the DFO Rundown podcast, the longtime Los Angeles Kings captain has decided not to sign an extension beyond the 2025-26 season, signaling that this will be his final year in the league.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / August 20

2025 NHL team salary cap rankings: an introduction

The salary cap has been an incredibly important part of NHL hockey since arriving in the 2005-06 season. It helped create parity between franchises rather than players repeatedly flocking to the wealthiest clubs.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 8

Five likely NHL bounce-back candidates for 2025-26

Perhaps no sport has as many variables as hockey when it comes to statistical outcomes. Hockey players routinely play hurt and coaching systems can have enormous impact year to year.

Five NHL stars who are in danger of regressing in 2025-26

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Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk could miss significant time to start season

Experienced defenseman eyeing roster spot with Penguins