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If two things can be true at the same time, Ontario earned and lost on Wednesday night, coming out of their contest with one point while falling 3-2 to the visiting San Jose Barracuda in overtime.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 4

Kings Recall Kenny Connors; Reassign Taylor Ward

Yesterday afternoon, the Los Angeles Kings announced that they recalled forward Kenny Connors from the AHL’s Ontario Reign. In a corresponding roster move, the Kings reassigned Taylor Ward.

Taylor Ward News / MayorsManor.com / November 3

Tuesday Transactions: Kings Sending Players to ECHL, AHL, and NHL

Tuesday brought an unusually high number of transactions across the Kings organization. When the dust settled a pair of moves brought plenty of intrigue.

Nikita Kucherov News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / On New Jersey / October 27

Rangers Fall to Kings for First Home Loss of the Season

NEW YORK, N.Y. — The New York Rangers fell to the Los Angeles Kings 6-3 on Monday as Artemi Panarin returned to Madison Square Garden for the second time since being traded to the Kings last February.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / October 26

FINAL – Kings 6, Rangers 3 – Anderson, Ward, Laviolette

The LA Kings improved to 3-1-0 on their current five-game roadtrip, as they skated to their most complete victory of the season, a 6-3 win over the New York Rangers.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / October 17

Roster Moves: Kings Recall Ward, Send Wright Back to AHL Ontario

Saturday morning brought more roster moves for the LA Kings. After being sent down and recalled earlier in the week, Jared Wright is once again on his way back to AHL Ontario.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / August 6

LA Kings Training Camp Preview: Taylor Ward

With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Taylor Ward! Birthdate: March 31, 1998 Birthplace: Kelowna, British Columbia Height: 6’2 Weight: 215 lbs Position: Right wing Shoots: Right Draft: Undrafted The 2025-26 season for Taylor Ward would be defined as a rewarding one.

3 Trade Rentals Who Could Help Push Rays Toward a Title

The contenders are sorting themselves from the pretenders, and a rough landscape of the trade deadline is taking shape for the Tampa Bay Rays. Tampa Bay leads an emaciated American League that is worse for wear in terms of elite talent this year.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / May 18

Player Evaluations: Forwards (End Of Season)

Jim Fox joins host Jesse Cohen to evaluate the members of the forward corps that joined the Kings during the season and could potentially return next season.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 17

Kings’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Things are buzzing in Southern California after the Los Angeles Kings have clinched a playoff berth for a fifth straight season. Now, it’s a matter of who they will play.

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Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / January 30

Catching up with Taylor Ward after signing a two-year contract extension with the Kings

It’s always nice to see a guy who has earned everything he’s gotten get rewarded for it. Sometimes it takes a player years of proving himself to earn that reward.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / January 26

Roster Moves – Kings Recall Kenny Connors from AHL-Ontario + Taylor Ward signs two-year contract extension

Two transactions for you today, Insiders. The LA Kings have recalled forward Kenny Connors from the AHL’s Ontario Reign. Additionally, the Kings have signed forward Taylor Ward to a two-year contract extension, carrying an AAV of $875,000 at the NHL level.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / January 26

Kings sign Taylor Ward to two-year contract extension

The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Taylor Ward to a two-year contract extension, the club announced Monday afternoon. Ward, 27, has two goals and four points in nine games with the Kings this season.

NHL News / LA Kings Insider / January 24

FINAL – Kings 5, Blues 4 (SO) – Moore, Laferriere, Hiller

The LA Kings made it consecutive victories as they skated past the St. Louis Blues by a 5-4 final in the shootout on Saturday evening at Enterprise Center.

NHL News / MayorsManor.com / January 18

SUNDAY: Reign Projected Lineup at Stars, Rematch Coming After an Unreal Night

Unlike their parent club, everything is going right of late for the Ontario Reign. Winners in nine of their last eleven starts, head coach Andrew Lord has guided his team to the Pacific Division’s No.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / January 7

WEDNESDAY: Reign Projected Lineup for Wild Rematch, Changes in Goal and Up Front

Winners in four of their last five contests, Andrew Lord’s Ontario Reign aim to stay hot tonight, as they once again take on the visiting Iowa Wild. Even though the two clubs faced each other just a few days ago, this one will have a decidedly different look come puck drop this evening.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Latest / July 2, 2025

Former Oilers Forward Corey Perry Reveals The Key Reason He Signed With Rival Los Angeles Kings

40 year-old veteran Corey Perry has gone to the West Coast, joining the Los Angeles Kings on a 1-year deal, and he explains why he chose to leave the Oilers.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / July 2, 2025

Kings sign winger Taylor Ward to one-year contract

The Los Angeles Kings signed forward Taylor Ward to a one-year, two-way contract, according to PuckPedia. Ward spent nearly the entire 2024-25 season with the Kings’ AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign, scoring 12 goals and adding 15 assists for 27 points in 66 regular-season games.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17, 2025

Kings recall Taylor Ward on emergency basis

There will now be two Taylor Wards in the Los Angeles area. The Kings announced they’ve recalled Ward from their AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign, on an emergency basis and reassigned defenseman Caleb Jones in a corresponding roster move.

Los Angeles Kings News / Inside The Rink / July 10, 2024

Ontario Reign Stocking up for the 2024-25 Season

After a disappointing Pacific Division Finals exit this past season, the Ontario Reign have said goodbye to some old friends, including captain TJ Tynan, and had a flurry of extensions and new signings.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / May 24, 2024

Kings’ sign Hicketts, Ward and Lawrence to contracts

The Los Angeles Kings have signed Joe Hicketts and Taylor Ward to one-year, two-way contract extensions the club announced Friday afternoon. Ward’s contract will have an average annual value (AAV) of $775,000, while Hicketts’ contract will also pay $775,000.