It only took Jeff Malott 12 games in a Kings uniform late last season to feel like he belonged. Now back for his second season in Los Angeles, the 29-year-old forward has already suited up for 13 contests with the club this year — a new career high, and one that he seems poised to obliterate in the months ahead.
With the AHL’s 2025-26 season about to get started this Friday, it’s never too early to start looking a further down the road. Widely regarded as a league full of the best players not currently in the NHL, it’s also the pond most often fished in when NHL general managers go looking for roster reinforcements.
If you looked at the roster picture for the Kings a month ago, you’d have seen a group of 12 forwards who appeared all but locked in to play on October 7, the first game of the regular season.
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
A well-balanced squad of 13 forwards, eight defensemen and two goaltenders, the Kings look to climb further than last year’s first round defeat at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers.
The New Jersey Devils will have to wait a little while longer to see winger Stefan Noesen in action. Head coach Sheldon Keefe relayed that Noesen is continuing to progress in his return from a groin injury, but will need the entire preseason before he’s back to full health, to James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now.
Quite often in training camp, someone a little unexpected is presented an opportunity to grab a spot on the Kings opening night roster. Last season, it was Andre Lee; two seasons ago, it was Alex Laferriere, and so on.
The LA Kings improved to 3-0-0 in the preseason, following a 3-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday evening at Honda Center. The Kings opened the scoring late in the first period, taking a 1-0 lead through 20 minutes of play.
With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Jeff Malott! Birthdate: August 7, 1996 Birthplace:
For the fourth consecutive season, the Los Angeles Kings were bounced from the opening round of the playoffs by the Edmonton Oilers. This year felt like the Kings’ best chance to turn their fortunes finally, and it certainly seemed likely after the Kings took a 2-0 series lead.
The LA Kings lost for just the second time in their last 11 games, a 4-0 defeat against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday evening at Crypto.com Arena.
Ahead of their Thursday game against the Avalanche, the Los Angeles Kings are set to recall forward Jeff Malott from their AHL affiliate, according to John Hoven of Mayor’s Manor.
According to John Hoven of Mayor’s Manor, the Kings will recall forward Jeff Malott before their game Thursday with the Avalanche. L.A. has $1.757MM in current cap space, per PuckPedia, enough to fit Malott’s $775K cap hit without another transaction.
The Ontario Reign, led by Jeff Malott and their penalty kill, ended their five-game losing streak with a 4-2 Victory over the Tucson Roadrunners. First
Another week has passed, and it’s time for our Three Stars of the Week honors for the Ontario Reign, who went 2-0-0 in two games. Before we name the three stars, let’s quickly recap the last week’s two games for the Reign.
During an NHL training camp, young players want to do anything they can impress their coaches and management staff as they battle for a spot on their team's opening night roster.
The Manitoba Moose are going to look a little more different next season as three key players have signed with other teams. Jeffrey Viel, Jeff Malott, and Kyle Capobianco have signed with new teams ahead of the 2024-25 season.
The Los Angeles Kings have signed left winger Jeff Malott to a two-year deal worth $775,000 per season, according to PuckPedia. The 6-foot-4 winger is known for being a power forward in the AHL.
The writing has been on the wall about Dakota Joshua and his return to the Vancouver Canucks. While fans and spectators loved what they saw from the 6’3, 205-lb forward, everybody comes at a price.