Los Angeles Kings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kings GM drops hint on Alex Laferriere plan before NHL free agency

The Los Angeles Kings are in an enviable spot this summer, with over $21 million in cap space and only a couple of significant pending free agents. The only restricted one on the roster is forward Alex Laferriere — and general manager Ken Holland provided a positive update on the former 42-point scorer on Wednesday.

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Ken Holland – Pre Draft Press Conference

Ken Holland spoke to the media on June 25th. The new General Manager spoke about free agency, the draft and more.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / June 24

Kings release 2025 Development Camp schedule + early roster thoughts

Earlier today, the LA Kings announced the schedule for their 2025 development camp, beginning on Monday, July 30. The camp will run for four days, through Thursday, July 3, with three days of on-ice practices and three camp scrimmages in total.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / June 24

LA Kings History: Bernie Nicholls’ Unforgettable 70-Goal, 150-Point Season

Bernie Nicholls was always a great player for the Los Angeles Kings. In his first seven seasons with the franchise (1981-82 to 1987-88), he posted a stat line of 230 goals and 303 assists for a total of 533 points in 476 games played.

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The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 24

Kings among ‘7 or 8’ teams interested in top goalie in free agency

The NHL offseason is here, and that means teams will be scrambling to sign free agents. One player getting a lot of attention from teams is New Jersey Devils goalie Jake Allen.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / June 25

Another team reportedly dropped from Mitch Marner's list, per Chris Johnston

Mitch Marner is the biggest name available in free agency this summer.

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 24

Kings rumors: LA’s intriguing trade plan before 2025 NHL draft

We are now just days away from the 2025 NHL Draft, and the Los Angeles Kings currently hold the the 24th overall selection. But that doesn’t mean that’s where they’ll ultimately be selecting.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / June 24

Predictions: LA Kings Selections at the 2025 NHL Entry Draft

It’s finally time; things are heating up again in SoCal hockey circles! With the 2025 NHL Entry Draft lading in Los Angeles, there’s bound to be some juicy Kings news coming down the pipe later this week.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / June 23

Exclusive – Kings “would like to move down” in first round + Mark Yannetti previews 2025 NHL Draft

The LA Kings enter the week holding the 24th overall selection in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft. As of this writing today, that’s where we’re at.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 23

3 players Kings must trade in 2025 NHL offseason

The Los Angeles Kings returned to the playoffs for a fourth straight season. Still, for a fourth year in a row, the Kings would fall to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / June 23

2025 NHL Draft Hub: Scouting reports, rankings, interviews and so much more

The 2025 NHL Draft is finally upon us, marking the end of another wild year in the prospect landscape. The draft will take place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California from June 27-28, marking the move to a decentralized format.

Adrian Kempe News / LA Kings Insider / June 22

2025 Kings Seasons In Review – Adrian Kempe

The end of the road for the season evaluations brings us to forward Adrian Kempe, who hit the 30-goal mark for the third time in his NHL career. Kempe was perhaps the team’s most consistently productive offensive player this season, carrying a strong start into his first best-on-best international tournament, capping things off with a […]

Cole Krygier News / Hockey Royalty / June 22

Ontario Reign: Cole Krygier’s Season Review

With the Ontario Reign season over, we will continue our season reviews for the prospects. Up next: Cole Krygier! Game: 14 Goals: 1 Assists: 2 Points: 3 +/-: -3 PIM: 29 Cole Krygier’s season review will be shorter than the other prospects’.

Kevin Fiala News / LA Kings Insider / June 19

2025 Kings Seasons In Review – Kevin Fiala

Moving on from Quinton Byfield to his running mate in Kevin Fiala. It certainly took some time to circle back to that pairing but once they were reunited, both players played at a very high level.

Kaleb Lawrence News / Hockey Royalty / June 19

Ontario Reign: Kaleb Lawrence’s Season Review

With the Ontario Reign season over, we continue our season reviews for the prospects. Up next: Kaleb Lawrence! Game: 25 Goals: 6 Assists: 2 Points: 8 +/-: -3 PIM: 40 There aren’t many expectations for seventh-round picks.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 19

2025 NHL Draft Rankings: Final Top 120

We’re just days away from the big show in Los Angeles. The 2025 NHL Draft is scheduled to take place from June 27 to 28 at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, with the NHL adopting a decentralized draft format featuring approximately 100 players in attendance.

Quinton Byfield News / LA Kings Insider / June 18

2025 Kings Seasons In Review – Quinton Byfield

A look now into the final three forwards on the Kings roster, with a look at forward Quinton Byfield. Byfield moved back to center this season and spent almost the entire season playing through the middle, experiencing some ups and downs along the way but ultimately putting together a pretty strong season overall.

Ken Holland News / Hockey Royalty / June 18

An Interview With LA Kings GM Ken Holland

Just over a month ago, the LA Kings announced Ken Holland as their new general manager. Since then, Holland has been tirelessly working the phones, gathering insights on his new team, and planning the next steps to guide the Kings toward playoff success after four years of postseason struggles.

Anze Kopitar News / MayorsManor.com / June 17

VIDEO: Kopitar Surprised by Third Lady Byng Award Win

Kings captain Anze Kopitar has been named as the winner of the 2024-25 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, given annually to “the player adjudged to have exhibited

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

Kings News & Rumors: Spence, Gavrikov, Olympics & More

It’s that time of year when things are relatively slow for every team but the two that are battling for Lord Stanley, but it won’t be like that for long with the NHL Draft and free agency just a couple of weeks away.

Pheonix Copley News / Total Apex Sports / June 16

Los Angeles Kings Sign Pheonix Copley to 1 year Contract Extension

The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed goaltender Pheonix Copley to a one-year, one-way contract extension worth $775,000, per the team. The goaltender has been with the club for three seasons, and now he’s locked in with the Kings for another year.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 14

Gavrikov Drawing Free Agent Interest After Career Year — Could Rangers Overpay?

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov is on track to become one of the more sought-after names on the 2025 NHL free agent market. The New York Rangers are reportedly among the frontrunners for his services, but they won’t be the only team that picks up the phone to see what his team is looking for on July 1.