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Continuing on through the forwards here with a look at Phillip Danault’s 2024-25 season. Danault is the first center evaluated so far in this series and he’s coming off an interesting season, which seemed to crescendo as the year went along, ending with a strong performance in the postseason.

Drew Doughty News / LA Kings Insider / June 9

2025 Kings Seasons In Review – Drew Doughty

Finalizing those on the right side is defenseman Drew Doughty. Typically, would not do a separate story for a player who missed a large portion of the season with an injury, but considering Doughty’s status with the organization and the uniqueness of his situation this season, I pulled him out of the partial NHL seasons […]

Francesco Pinelli News / Hockey Royalty / June 9

Ontario Reign: Francesco Pinelli’s Season Review

With the Ontario Reign season over, we continue our season reviews for the prospects. Up next: Francesco Pinelli! Games: 70 Goals: 15 Assists: 14 Points: 29 +/-: -8 PIM: 46 Francesco Pinelli entered his sophomore season looking to carry over the strong ending from his rookie campaign.

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In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?

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Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 8

Offseason checklist: Los Angeles Kings

The offseason has arrived for all but two teams now with the playoffs nearing an end. Accordingly, it’s time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming weeks with free agency fast approaching.

Mikey Anderson News / LA Kings Insider / June 7

2025 Kings Seasons In Review – Mikey Anderson

Diving now into the season that was for defenseman Mikey Anderson, who many felt took a step forward, especially during the regular season. Anderson was tasked with more, with Drew Doughty out of the lineup, and was a rock for the Kings as they navigated obstacles early in the season.

Mitch Marner News / The Hockey Writers / June 6

Should the LA Kings Be All-In on Mitch Marner?

While the Los Angeles Kings can maybe find some solace in the fact that the team they have lost to year after year in the first round has continuously proved that they are one of the league’s most dominant, the truth is, they have just repeatedly been shown that they aren’t in that same category nor conversation among the league’s very best.

Jordan Spence News / LA Kings Insider / June 6

2025 Kings Seasons In Review – Jordan Spence

Moving back to the right side, we take a look here at Jordan Spence’s second full season in the NHL. Spence played nearly the full 82-game schedule for the second straight season, as the 24-year-old defenseman Jordan Spence LAK Statline – 79 games played, 4 goals, 24 assists, +23 rating, 16 penalty minutes LAK Playoff […]

Hampton Slukynsky News / LA Kings Insider / June 4

Hampton Slukynsky Just Keeps on Winning

The triple crown in the NHL refers to a skater that leads the league in goals, assists and points or a goalie that leads the league in wins, goals against average (GAA) and save percentage (SV%).

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 4

Kings’ nightmare scenario in 2025 NHL Free Agency

The Los Angeles Kings have been in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the last four seasons, but have fallen short to the Edmonton Oilers. Now, they need to figure it out and find a way to beat Edmonton.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 4

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 6

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.