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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.

Warren Foegele News / LA Kings Insider / June 17

2025 Kings Seasons In Review – Warren Foegele

A look now at Warren Foegele’s first season as a member of the LA Kings. Foegele signed a three-year contract in Los Angeles last summer and after setting several career highs, turned out to be one of the best value contracts in the NHL signed on July 1.

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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.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / June 16

Adrian Kempe (Sweden) & Kevin Fiala (Switzerland) selected to preliminary rosters for 2026 Olympics

A little bit of Kings news this morning saw two members of the NHL roster selected to preliminary rosters for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Forward Adrian Kempe was named to Team Sweden while forward Kevin Fiala was selected to Team Switzerland.

Pheonix Copley News / Daily Faceoff / June 16

Kings sign Pheonix Copley to one-year, $775,000 contract

The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed goaltender Pheonix Copley to a one-year $775,000 contract, taking him through the end of the 2025-26 season, the club announced on Monday. The 33-year-old played 42 games with the AHL’s Ontario Reign in 2024-25, posting a 24-17-1 record with a .904 save percentage.

Aatu Jamsen News / Hockey Royalty / June 16

Ontario Reign: Aatu Jamsen’s Season Review

With the Ontario Reign’s season over, we will begin our season reviews for the prospects. Up next: Aatu Jamsen! Games: 36 Goals: 7 Assists: 4 Points: 11 +/-: -8 PIM: 15 2024-25 season Aatu Jamsen made the jump to North America after spending the last three years with the Pelicans in Liiga.

Jared Woolley News / LA Kings Insider / June 15

Kings prospect Jared Woolley is quickly ascending and building the resume to prove it

Coming off a victory in the Memorial Cup, Kings defensive prospect and 2024 sixth-round draft pick Jared Woolley is now a three-time champion after hoisting his second consecutive OHL Championship earlier this season and first Memorial Cup last week.

Vladislav Gavrikov 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.

Trevor Moore News / LA Kings Insider / June 14

2025 Kings Seasons In Review – Trevor Moore

Moving through the forwards, a look at Trevor Moore’s 2024-25 season, as he hit the 40-point mark for the third time in four seasons. Moore’s production came in spurts at times but when he was at full go, he was typically the same player he had been for his entire career to date.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 13

Friedman: Kings could consider trading Jordan Spence

Although he didn’t specify a specific rumor, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman opined on 32 Thoughts that he believes the Los Angeles Kings could look to move defenseman Jordan Spence this offseason.

Martin Chromiak News / LA Kings Insider / June 13

Martin Chromiak preparing to take another step forward after strong finish to 2024-25

Martin Chromiak has started his summer off on the right foot. After setting new career-highs in multiple scoring categories with the Ontario Reign in his third AHL campaign, Chromiak extended his season for a few weeks longer than his teammates when he joined Slovakia at the 2025 IIHF World Championships last month.

Anze Kopitar News / Field Level Media / June 12

Kings' Anze Kopitar wins third Lady Byng Trophy

Los Angeles Kings forward Anze Kopitar is the winner of the Lady Byng Trophy, given annually to the NHL player who displays the most gentlemanly conduct.

Anze Kopitar News / Last Word On Sports / June 12

Anze Kopitar Adds Another Award to His Trophy Case

Anze Kopitar may need a bigger trophy case. The 37-year old has won his third Lady Byng Trophy for gentlemanly conduct on the ice. Kopitar only took two minor penalties this season.

Anze Kopitar News / Daily Faceoff / June 12

Kings’ Anze Kopitar wins 2025 Lady Byng Trophy

The NHL announced on Thursday that Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar has been named the recipient of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for the 2024-2025 season.

Vladislav Gavrikov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 12

Rangers linked to Kings top defenseman with ‘hard to read’ situation

Vladislav Gavrikov has emerged into one of the more reliable defensive defensemen in the National Hockey League over the last few seasons — and there will be no shortage of suitors if the 29-year-old makes it to free agency on July 1.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Los Angeles Kings News / Athlon Sports / May 22