Kings goalie acquired in Pierre-Luc Dubois deal lands on IR

The Kings have made several roster moves ahead of Sunday's game against Anaheim. The team announced that goaltender Darcy Kuemper has been placed on injured reserve, netminder Pheonix Copley has once again been recalled from AHL Ontario on an emergency basis, and defenseman Joel Edmundson has been reinstated to the active roster.

Kuemper is in his first season with Los Angeles after being acquired over the offseason in exchange for forward Pierre-Luc Dubois.  He got off to a solid start in his first two outings, allowing just three goals on 59 shots. However, he struggled mightily in his third outing this week against Ottawa, with eight shots beating him in an overtime loss.  Since then, he has been listed as out with a lower-body injury.  The Kings can back-date the placement to Oct. 15, meaning Kuemper will be eligible to return early next week.

As for Copley, he returns to the active roster after being papered back to the Reign earlier Saturday.  He made one appearance in his first stint, coming in relief earlier this week against Toronto, allowing two goals on a dozen shots.  The 32-year-old has 77 career NHL appearances and will continue serving as David Rittich’s backup until Kuemper can return.

Edmundson, meanwhile, had been away from the Kings for the past few days following the birth of his child.  The 31-year-old is in his first season with Los Angeles after inking a four-year, $15.4M contract with them in July.  He has played in three games with them so far, recording an assist and eight blocked shots in a little over 21 minutes a night.  With his return, the team is returning to carrying eight healthy blueliners.