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Kings’ dream scenario in 2025 NHL Free Agency

The Los Angeles Kings just endured another first-round exit at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers. Now, they hope they can make some changes that will help them finally beat the Oilers.

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2025 Kings Seasons In Review – Joel Edmundson

Rolling on with the seasons in review series, as we shift the focus from the right side of the team’s most consistent defensive pairing to the left, with a look at Joel Edmundson’s 2024-25 season, his first with the Kings organization.

Martin Chromiak News / Daily Faceoff / June 3

Kings sign Martin Chromiak to one-year contract

The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed right winger Martin Chromiak to a one-year, two-way deal, the club announced on Tuesday. Chromiak, 22, will have an average annual value of $775,000 through the 2025-26 season, after scoring a career-high 18 goals and 39 points in 69 AHL games with the Ontario Reign in 2024-25.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / June 3

Evaluating the LA Kings offseason options

The LA Kings are at a crossroads. Following a fourth straight loss to Edmonton in the first round of the playoffs, this one more brutal than the other three, a decisive offseason approaches with a new general manager and plenty of opportunity.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / June 2

Prospect News Week 5/26

It’s the offseason for the LA Kings, but that doesn’t mean things will be quiet until the draft. It was a busy week within the pipeline, and we’re going to break it down today.

Brandt Clarke News / LA Kings Insider / June 2

2025 Kings Seasons In Review – Brandt Clarke

Continuing through the defensemen with a look at Brandt Clarke’s first NHL season. More ups than downs, certainly, for a player who brings a skillset no one else within the Kings organization possesses.

Kirill Kirsanov News / Daily Faceoff / June 1

Kings sign Kirill Kirsanov to two-year, entry-level contract

The Los Angeles Kings have signed defenseman Kirill Kirsanov to a two-year, entry-level contract, the team announced via press release on Sunday. The Kings selected Kirsanov with the No.

Kirill Kirsanov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 1

Knights sign defenseman Kirill Kirsanov to entry-level deal

The Los Angeles Kings have signed 22-year-old defenseman Kirill Kirsanov to a two-year entry-level deal.

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Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / June 1

VIDEO: Kings Fans Paint the Ice at Crypto.com Arena

In what has become an annual tradition, Kings fans recently took to the Crypto.com Arena ice to paint various messages and support for the team. Courtesy

Martin Chromiak News / Hockey Royalty / June 1

Ontario Reign: Martin Chromiak’s Season Review

With the Ontario Reign season over, we will head into our season reviews for the prospects. Up next: Martin Chromiak! Games: 69 Goals: 18 Assists: 21 Points: 39 +/-: -6 PIM: 8 Martin Chromiak was once a prospect that many LA Kings fans, including me, were excited about; however, that excitement has diminished over the past 12 months.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / May 30

Liam Greentree and Carter George Named to First and Second OHL All-Star Teams

Two LA Kings prospects from the 2024 draft received recognition for their seasons in the OHL. Liam Greentree — LA’s first-round pick from the 2024 draft — was named to the OHL’s First All-Star Team.

Vladislav Gavrikov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 30

3 best Vladislav Gavrikov destinations in 2025 NHL free agency

For a fourth straight season, the Los Angeles Kings lost in the first round to the Edmonton Oilers. They have already made offseason moves, as the Kings have brought in Ken Holland as the new GM.

Andrei Kuzmenko News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 28

3 best Andrei Kuzmenko destinations in 2025 NHL free agency

After a fourth straight first-round exit to the Oilers, the Los Angeles Kings will look to improve this offseason to finally get past the Oilers. The Kings have hired a new GM tasked with getting them over the hump.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / May 27

Kings’ Targets for First Round Pick in 2025 NHL Draft

As we enter the halfway mark of the Conference Finals, the shift to the offseason and everything that comes with that is right around the corner. One of those things is the NHL Draft, which is set to take place in Los Angeles at the Peacock Theater on June 27 and 28.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / May 27

2025 NHL Draft Rankings: Top 80 with one month to go

We’re finally, actually, for realsies in the stretch run. European leagues are done for the year, the CHL playoffs are over, college players are focusing on sharpening up their brains and the USHL is done, too.

Los Angeles Kings News / Last Word On Sports / May 23

NHL Rumours: Update on Re-Signing Los Angeles King D-Man

It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. The conference finals have started, but a number of teams that have been eliminated are still garnering headlines.

Marc Bergevin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 23

Kings retaining Marc Bergevin as senior advisor

After coming up short for the Islanders’ GM vacancy, Marc Bergevin will remain in his role with the Kings as a senior advisor, John Hoven of Mayor’s Manor reports.

Los Angeles Kings News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Kings GM Makes Bold Promise Heading Into Offseason

The Los Angeles Kings were eliminated from the postseason for the fourth straight year by the Edmonton Oilers. Despite leading the series 2-0 at one point, this season, Los Angeles wasn't able to keep the explosive Oilers offense at bay.

Ken Holland News / The Hockey Writers / May 16

What We Learned From Kings GM Ken Holland’s Introductory Press Conference

After four straight seasons of the same script and falling to the hands of the Edmonton Oilers in Round 1 again, the Los Angeles Kings have opted for some

Liam Greentree News / The Hockey Writers / May 16

Spitfires’ Greentree Wins 2024-25 OHL Mickey Renaud Captain’s Trophy

For much of the 2024-25 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season, Windsor Spitfires’ captain Liam Greentree was Mr. Everything for his club. On Thursday, the league showed their appreciation, naming him a recipient of an award that means a lot to the Essex County region.

Jim Hiller News / Breakaway on SI / May 16

Kings Keeping HC Jim Hiller

The Los Angeles Kings underwent a huge organizational change after losing to the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs opening round for the fourth consecutive season.

Ken Holland News / NHL Trade Talk / May 15

First Presser as Kings GM: Ken Holland Eyes Trades, UFA Splash

New Los Angeles Kings general manager Ken Holland met with the media on Thursday, outlining his vision for the team and clarifying that he has the green light to make bold moves this offseason.

Ken Holland News / Field Level Media / May 14

Kings name Ken Holland general manager

The Los Angeles Kings named Ken Holland their new general manager on Wednesday. Terms were not disclosed. Holland replaces Rob Blake, fired by the club last week after eight seasons.

Los Angeles Kings News / House of Hockey / May 13

Analyst Calls on LA Kings to Cut Ties With Top Defenseman

The Los Angeles Kings have some huge decisions to make this summer, and now, they've been urged to part ways with a very expensive top defenseman. After

Los Angeles Kings News / Breakaway on SI / May 12

Kings Assistant Coach Becoming Hot HC Target

The Los Angeles Kings' coaching staff will likely change before the 2025-2026 season begins. With the team searching for a new general manager, the status of the entire staff is up in the air.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 9

Kings have work to do to take the next step

For the fourth consecutive season, the Los Angeles Kings were bounced from the opening round of the playoffs by the Edmonton Oilers. This year felt like the Kings’ best chance to turn their fortunes finally, and it certainly seemed likely after the Kings took a 2-0 series lead.

Rob Blake News / Field Level Media / May 5

Kings, general manager Rob Blake part ways

The Los Angeles Kings and vice president/general manager Rob Blake mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced on Monday. The move comes four days after Los Angeles squandered a 2-0 lead to Edmonton in their Western Conference first-round series.