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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.

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Kyle Clifford on 'Giving Back' in His New Role with Leafs

He may have announced his retirement earlier this month, but former LA Kings forward Kyle Clifford isn’t going far. In fact, he’s staying in Toronto, where he played the last four years of his pro career.

Anze Kopitar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 22

Kings rumors: Upcoming season could be Anze Kopitar’s last in LA

Anze Kopitar is one of the most important players in the history of the Los Angeles Kings’ franchise, captaining the team to two Stanley Cup championships in 2012 and 2014.

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.

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The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

Los Angeles Kings News / Sporting News / August 21

Minnesota reportedly tried to acquire 50 point Kings forward

Quinton Byfield was almost traded to Wild

Brandt Clarke News / House of Hockey / August 21

LA Kings Star Brandt Clarke's Future Uncertain as Trade Rumours Spark

Brandt Clarke has a very bright future ahead, but after recent comments from Michael Russo, speculation over that future in Los Angeles has begun. The

Los Angeles Kings 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.

Henry Brzustewicz News / LA Kings Insider / August 20

Inside The Draft Room – How The Kings Selected Henry Brzustewicz

During the 2025 NHL Draft, I had the opportunity to listen in live to the LA Kings draft room during Day 1. In doing so, I was able to hear first hand how the Kings ultimately traded down and wound up selecting Henry Brzustewicz with the 31st overall selection in Round 1.

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.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

Kings’ Power Play Poised for Improvement in 2025-26

Special teams consistently change the dynamic of games and significantly impact the success of teams. For the Los Angeles Kings, last season, the success of their special teams was bittersweet.

Kevin Fiala News / MayorsManor.com / August 19

VIDEO: Kevin Fiala Mic’d Up with NHL Players in Switzerland

Fiala’s Friends, a charity endeavor led by Kings forward Kevin Fiala, recently held a big charity game at Swiss Life Arena in Zürich, Switzerland. It was

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

Kings’ Playoff Ceiling Still Looks Low After Underwhelming Offseason

It’s common knowledge that the Los Angeles Kings didn’t have the offseason they were hoping to have, nor one that could be classified as a success up to this point.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 8

1 move Los Angeles Kings should’ve made in 2025 NHL offseason

The Los Angeles Kings made the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again. And once again, they faced the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the postseason. Unfortunately, the result remained the same as their previous affairs.

Chaz Reddekopp News / Inside The Rink / August 7

ECHL: Walleye Promote Bain, Add Reddekopp to Coaching Staff for 2025–26

The Toledo Walleye have announced two key changes to their coaching staff ahead of the 2025–26 ECHL season. Brent Bain has been promoted from Assistant Coach to Associate Head Coach, while former Walleye defenseman Chaz Reddekopp joins the staff as Assistant Coach.

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

NHL coaches who have the best chance of success with their new teams

Best fits for fringe NHL playoff teams to complete their roster

Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk could miss significant time to start season

Experienced defenseman eyeing roster spot with Penguins

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Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 7

Kings’ perfect move in 2025 NHL offseason

For a fourth straight season, the Los Angeles Kings fell in the first round of the playoffs to the Edmonton Oilers. The franchise did not bring back Rob Blake as the general manager, bringing in Ken Holland to attempt to solve the Oilers conundrum.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / August 5

4 Players Who Will Heavily Impact How Successful the Kings Are in 2025-26

Internal growth will be the most important thing for the Los Angeles Kings heading into the 2025-26 season. Not only does this group want to remain the competitive playoff team they have been for the past four seasons, but the idea of “taking that next step” has been brought up profusely since their elimination in Round 1.

Los Angeles Kings News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Los Angeles Kings Predicted to Lose in First Round Again

The Los Angeles Kings entered the NHL offseason following another first-round playoff exit to the Edmonton Oilers. The loss in the playoffs marked the fourth straight year that Los Angeles had fallen to Edmonton in the first round.

Cody Ceci News / Blade of Steel / August 4

This shocking contract stat proves how overpaid Cody Ceci has been

It almost sounds made up, but it's completely true. By the end of his current contract, veteran defenseman Cody Ceci will have earned more total money in the NHL than Wayne Gretzky.

Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / August 2

Kings re-sign F Alex Laferriere to 3-year, $12.3M extension

The Los Angeles Kings signed forward Alex Laferriere to a three-year, $12.3 million contract extension through the 2027-28 season, the team announced on Saturday.

Alex Laferriere News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 1

Kings handsomely reward their promising wing with nice, new deal

He took a major step forward offensively this last season (doubling his point total), and it’s reasonable to expect continued growth.

Have the Oilers actually improved this offseason?

Hockey Canada announces preliminary roster for 2026 Olympics

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

The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

Corey Perry News / NHL Trade Talk / August 1

Could Corey Perry’s Kings Deal Set Up Oilers Deadline Return?

Weirder things have happened in the NHL than a player signing elsewhere as a free agent, only to return to the team he left. Could that be the case with Corey Perry, who, whether priced out of Edmonton or wanting to set up for retirement in Los Angeles, joined the Oilers’ playoff rival this offseason?

Corey Perry News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 24

Former Stanley Cup champion 'excited' for California return after signing with Kings

Despite spending the first 14 years of his career with a California-based team, it’s been six years since he’s played for one.

‘It was tough leaving Edmonton’: Corey Perry talks about signing with rival Kings

Oilers 2024-25 Report Cards: Corey Perry

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

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / July 23

2025-26 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.

Adrian Kempe News / NHL Trade Talk / July 20

Kings, Kempe Eye Long-Term Deal with Massive Raise

Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe is officially eligible for a contract extension, and it appears negotiations could be heating up soon. New general manager Ken Holland confirmed in a recent appearance on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio that he plans to ramp up talks with Kempe and his agent, J.P.