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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.

Los Angeles Kings News / Bleacher Report / October 8

Watch: “His brother’s a UFC fighter!”

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / October 3

Jeff Malott is stronger, playing with more of an edge and more than deserving of his first Opening Night roster

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.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1

Kings finalize 2025-26 opening roster

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

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.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 28

When will Devils' Stefan Noesen return from groin injury?

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.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / September 27

Malott Making a Case for Spot on Kings Opening Night Roster

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.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / September 25

PRESEASON FINAL – Kings 3, Ducks 0 – Malott, Kuemper, Hiller

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.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / August 29

LA Kings Training Camp Preview: Jeff Malott

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:

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 9

Kings have work to do to take the next step

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.

NHL News / LA Kings Insider / March 28

FINAL – Kings 0, Avalanche 4 – Byfield, Foegele, Hiller

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.

Los Angeles Kings News / LAFB Network / March 27

Los Angeles Kings Add Reinforcements Ahead Of Big Road Clash Vs. Avalanche

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.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 26

Kings to recall Jeff Malott

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.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / March 12

Ontario Reign: Three Takeaways From 4-2 Victory Over Tucson

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