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Kings Sign Dumoulin to 3-Year Contract with $4 Million AAV

The Los Angeles Kings bolstered their blue line to open free agency by signing left-shot defenseman Brian Dumoulin. The 33-year-old earned a three-year deal worth an average annual value (AAV) of $4 million.

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Kings sign goaltender Anton Forsberg to two-year contract (AAV: $2,250,000)

The LA Kings have signed goaltender Anton Forsberg to a two-year contract, carrying an AAV of $2,250,000 through the 2026-27 season. The Kings had a hole on the roster at the backup goaltender position.

Los Angeles Kings News / Breakaway on SI / July 1

Kings Add Pair of Defensemen

The Los Angeles Kings entered the offseason with a need to make over and improve their defense. The first domino fell when they traded Jordan Spence to the Ottawa Senators at the 2025 NHL Draft.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Cody Ceci News / MayorsManor.com / July 1

Kings Add Defenseman Cody Ceci in Free Agency

Well, the Kings have added some size to the right side of their defensive group. On Monday, Kings GM Ken Holland signed 31-year-old rearguard Cody Ceci to a four-year free agent contract.

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

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Kings sign three veterans to multiyear deals on busy day

The Kings aren't afraid to spend in free agency.

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Corey Perry News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Los Angeles Kings Sign Corey Perry to 1-Year Contract

The Los Angeles Kings have signed veteran forward Corey Perry to a 1-year deal worth $3.5 million, according to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun. Perry was selected in the first round of the 2003 NHL Draft by the Anaheim Ducks and has played for six teams in his 20-year career.

Joel Armia News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

The Los Angeles Kings Sign Depth Forward

The Los Angeles Kings are making moves during this of-fseason. Today, they announced depth forward Joel Armia has signed with the team. Armia is a former St.

Corey Perry News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Corey Perry leaves Oilers for playoff rival

Perry, 40, is coming off a strong season with the Oilers, where he scored 19 goals and added 10 more in the playoffs.

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The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Bruins sign Tanner Jeannot, Jordan Harris

The Bruins have signed winger Tanner Jeannot to a five-year deal worth $3.4MM per season, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Friedman has also announced that the Bruins are nearing a contract with defenseman Jordan Harris, who played his collegiate hockey at Northeastern University.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Report: Rangers sign Vladislav Gavrikov to seven-year, $49-million contract

Vladislav Gavrikov is headed to Broadway as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that the New York Rangers have signed the unrestricted free agent defenseman to a seven-year contract worth $7 million per season.

Alex Laferriere News / LA Kings Insider / July 1

Kings tender qualifying offer to Alex Laferriere + Free Agency Reports with market set to open this morning

Happy July 1, Insiders! Starting the day with a small piece of news that was obviously coming but formally confirmed this morning. The Kings have tendered a qualifying offer to forward Alex Laferriere, as expected, which is the first step towards signing him to a new contract for the 2025-26 season and beyond.

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Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Kings Enter Free Agency Needing to Fill Multiple Holes

The Los Angeles Kings and general manager (GM) Ken Holland have their work cut out for them this offseason. With glaring holes needing to be filled in

Los Angeles Kings News / Breakaway on SI / July 1

Kings Extend Winger With Postseason Scoring Touch

After playing for four different teams in the past two seasons — and three of them just this past season — Los Angeles Kings winger Andrei Kuzmenko has found a home, for now.

Andrei Kuzmenko News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1

Kings ink former 74-point scorer to $4.3 million deal

The Los Angeles Kings have announced they will continue to benefit from Andrei Kuzmenko’s talents. The 29-year-old left-winger signed a one-year contract extension worth $4.3 million for the 2025-26 season.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / July 1

10 Tidbits: LA Kings 2025 Dev Camp – Day 1

Late June, early July can be one of the craziest times on the entire hockey calendar — and there aren’t even NHL games being contested. It’s a frantic time where the Draft, Development Camps, and Free Agency all converge at nearly the same time.

Andrei Kuzmenko News / Inside The Rink / July 1

Andrei Kuzmenko Signs One-Year Extension in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Kings have inked Andrei Kuzmenko to a one-year contract extension worth $4.3 million total. The 29-year-old forward split the 2024-25 season between the Calgary Flames, Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings.

Andrei Kuzmenko News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Los Angeles Kings Sign Andrei Kuzmenko to 1-Year Contract

The Los Angeles Kings have announced that they have re-signed forward Andrei Kuzmenko to a 1-year, $4.3 million contract. Since Kuzmenko put the league

Andrei Kuzmenko News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Los Angeles Kings re-sign Andrei Kuzmenko to one-year contract

The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Andrei Kuzmenko to a one-year contract extension, the club announced Monday afternoon. Kuzmenko, 29, collected 11 goals and 37 points in 66 games split between the Calgary Flames, Philadelphia Flyers, and Kings during the 2024-25 regular season.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / June 29

DRAFT RECAP: LA Kings Select Nine Players

The NHL Draft has come and gone. The LA Kings entered the weekend with seven picks and came away with nine new players joining the organization. The Kings started the weekend with the 24th pick on Friday, but traded back and received the 31st and 59th picks.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / June 28

Kings select Kristian Epperson No. 88 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

The Los Angeles Kings selected left winger Kristian Epperson of the OHL’s Saginaw Spirit with the No. X overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft on Saturday.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / June 28

The Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings Make 2025 Draft Day Trade

Today is the second day of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, rounds two through seven, after last night’s marathon round one highlighted by the top overall pick Matthew Schaefer‘s memorable and heartfelt reaction.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / June 28

Senators Trade Kings for Young Defenseman

The Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings kicked off the second day of the 2025 NHL Draft with a major trade. The Senators are building off of their first playoff appearance in nearly a decade, and while it was a step forward, it's not enough for a hungry Ottawa franchise.

Jordan Spence News / House of Hockey / June 28