The Los Angeles Kings announced on Tuesday morning that they have signed forward Samuel Helenius to a two-year contract extension that will run through the 2027-28 season.
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 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.
The LA Kings tied a franchise record for most wins and points in a single season as they defeated the Seattle Kraken by a 6-5 final score on Tuesday evening at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.
The Los Angeles Kings are adding some depth to their lineup before their upcoming five-game road trip starting on January 10th. The organization announced they’ve recalled forward Samuel Helenius from their AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign, and removed defenseman Kyle Burroughs from the non-roster designation.
Trailing most of the game at Toyota Arena on Sunday, the Ontario Reign – more specifically, Samuel Helenius – erupted with two quick goals in the final 1:15 of regulation to flip the script and pull out a win against the visiting San Jose Barracuda.
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.