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Kings’ Phillip Danault added to Canada’s 2025 World Championship roster

Los Angeles Kings center Phillip Danault has been added to the Canadian roster that will compete at the 2025 IIHF World Championship, reports Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis.

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Kings Prospect Jared Woolley set to compete for OHL championship with London

Jared Woolley and his London Knights continue to dismantle their opponents in the postseason. Now 12-0-0 through the first three rounds of the OHL playoffs, the London Knights have outscored their opponents 66-28 (averaging out to 5.5 GF/GP and 2.33 GA/GP), one route to three consecutive series sweeps.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / May 8

End Of 2024-25 Season Recap

Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the Kings loss to the Oilers and the end of season media availabilities. The pair talk about the end of the Kings 2024-25 season, the departure of GM Rob Blake and the end of year conversations with the players and executives.

Rob Blake News / MayorsManor.com / May 8

Wednesday: Additional Notes on LA Kings GM Search

It’s two days later and there are still several layers to peel back on the ‘Rob Blake won’t return as LA Kings GM’ story, as well as the aftermath that has ensued.

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The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

How many NHL players who have scored 60 goals in a season can you name in five minutes?

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / May 7

The Goaltending Prospects

Goaltending was once a glaring weakness in the LA Kings’ pipeline, but it has probably become a bright spot over the last two years. Three years ago, the future at the goaltending position looked bleak.

NHL News / Yardbarker

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.

Forgotten NHL players from the 1980s

20 NHL players from the 1990s you probably forgot about

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / May 7

Stars Front Office Has Perfect GM Candidate for Kings

The Los Angeles Kings are searching for a new general manager after dismissing Rob Blake from the position. Blake held the role for eight years, guiding the team's resurgence and return to a playoff contender.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / May 6

10 Tidbits from LA Kings Exit Interviews

We’ll have plenty more from this week’s player exit interviews in the days to come. After all, there’s quite a bit to pour over to provide a deeper dive.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / May 6

Hiller has 'mixed emotions' reflecting on season

Head coach Jim Hiller also met the media on Monday, in what was a busy day for the LA Kings. Hiller noted the “mixed emotions” that came with the end of a season that saw a strong regular season, but a disappointing end in the playoffs.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / May 6

'It just sucks losing'

Hours after the news that their general manager would not be returning, the LA Kings players took to the podium to answer questions about the 2024-25 season.

Rob Blake News / Hockey Royalty / May 6

Rob Blake out as LA offseason begins

Before Jim Hiller and the players took to the podium to answer questions about a season that ended again in disappointment, the LA Kings announced that the team and General Manager Rob Blake would go their separate ways.

Rob Blake News / Last Word On Sports / May 5

Los Angeles Kings and Rob Blake Part Ways

Despite a fourth straight trip to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Los Angeles Kings have decided it’s time for a change in the front office. On Monday, the Kings and Vice President/General Manager Rob Blake mutually agreed to part ways.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Kings Make Massive Announcement After Fourth Straight Series Loss to Oilers

The Los Angeles Kings fell short of winning a playoff series once again, falling to the Edmonton Oilers for the fourth year in a row. The rivalry between these two is real, but on the ice, Edmonton has owned Los Angeles.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

Oilers Should Target Kuzmenko, Gavrikov if They Hit Free Agency

The Edmonton Oilers have one goal in mind right now: winning the Stanley Cup. As they prepare to face off against the Vegas Golden Knights after defeating

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Los Angeles Kings News / Blade of Steel / May 5

LA Kings Star Forward Makes Major Announcement Following GM's Departure

Adrian Kempe is set to be an unrestricted free agent next season, but now, he's made a major statement on his future in LA after Rob Blake's firing. The

Rob Blake News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

NHL Rumor Shootdown: Oilers Didn’t Get Kings’ Rob Blake Fired

Rob Blake is no longer the general manager of the Los Angeles Kings. The former GM and star NHL defenseman decided to part ways with the organization following another disappointing loss to the Edmonton Oilers in this season’s NHL playoffs.

Rob Blake News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 5

Kings, GM Rob Blake mutually part ways

Blake compiled a 309-238-71 (.557) regular-season record in his eight seasons as the Kings’ top decision-maker, 19th in the NHL during that stretch.

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Jim Hiller News / The Hockey Writers / May 3

Los Angeles Kings Should Fire Jim Hiller

After a fourth straight first-round loss to the Edmonton Oilers, the Los Angeles Kings have some decisions to make heading toward the 2025-26 season. They likely won’t consider trading everyone and rebuilding, so they will have to look at alternative options to improve.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 2

The Kings had control against the Oilers – and then they blew the series

The Los Angeles Kings began their first-round matchup against the Edmonton Oilers with a 2-0 series lead, but the Oilers stormed back with four straight wins to eliminate the Kings.

Anze Kopitar News / Field Level Media / May 2

Kings' Anze Kopitar tabbed as finalist for Lady Byng Trophy

Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar will vie for his third Lady Byng Trophy after being named a finalist for the award on Friday. Kopitar, who won the award in 2016 and 2023, was joined by Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point as finalists.

Los Angeles Kings News / Breakaway on SI / May 2

Kings' Fast Start Ends in Same Result

If the Los Angeles Kings were ever going to change the narrative of their rivalry with the Edmonton Oilers, this was the year to do so. The Kings had lost to Oilers in the first round in each of the past three years, but there was reason to believe that this year could be different.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Oilers Savagely Troll Kings After Fourth Straight Playoff Series Victory

The Edmonton Oilers took down the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, earning their fourth straight series win over Los Angeles.

Jim Hiller News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 2

Jim Hiller declares Kings ‘should have’ beat Oilers

The Los Angeles Kings lost to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After taking a 2-0 series lead behind the power of the Koreatown Senior Center harmonica players.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 2

Oilers knock Kings out of playoffs for fourth straight year

Connor Brown scored once in a three-point game and the Edmonton Oilers advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, again at the expense of the Los Angeles Kings, thanks to a 6-4 home-ice victory in Game 6 on Thursday.

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