LOS ANGELES KINGS 35-27-20 · 2025-2026 4TH IN WEST, PACIFIC
35-27-20 · 2025-2026 4TH IN WEST, PACIFIC
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How 32 Fanbases Fell About Their Head coach. The carousel spun 7 times. Babcock's back in Edmonton, Laviolette inherits the Kings curse, DeBoer takes the Islanders, and Detroit's bench...
3 DAYS AGO • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

NHL to produce and distribute local game telecasts for Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Wild and Blues

The Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes are one of four teams that will have their game telecasts produced and distributed by the NHL for the upcoming season
JULY 21 • Associated Press
Eddie Joyal, former player for the Red Wings and the Kings, dies at 86 The former NHLer mentored by Gordie Howe leaves behind a legacy spanning two pro leagues.
JULY 20 • HOCKEYFEED.COM
Kings hire Laviolette, add Haula, Perry, Zuccarello | NHL.com Embark on post-Kopitar era by bringing in veteran leaders
JULY 17 • NHL.COM

NHL unveils its 2026-27 schedule, the first with 84 games apiece since '93-94

The most expansive season in NHL history gets underway Sept. 29 and runs through April 10 before the playoffs begin a couple of days later
JULY 16 • Associated Press
Elton Hermansson - Signs entry-level contract Hermansson signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Kings on Wednesday.
Impact Hermansson was selected 19th overall by the Kings in the 2026 NHL Draft, and he officially agreed to terms with the franchise Wednesday. While he's a talented goal scorer and passer, he won't attend training camp with the Kings ahead of the 2026-27 season, and he's expected to compete with MoDo Hockey of HockeyAllsvenskan in Sweden this year. Across 38 regular-season appearances with the Swedish club last year, he recorded 11 goals, 10 assists and 22 PIM.
JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Kings reportedly lining up blockbuster for either Connor McDavid or Auston Matthews NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reveals LA's strategy for a franchise-altering move.
JULY 10 • HOCKEYFEED.COM
Dallas Stars sign defenseman Kyle Burroughs to one-year, two-way contract | Dallas Stars The 30-year-old spent the 2025-26 season with the Ontario Reign, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings, where he tot...
JULY 6 • NHL.COM
Kings load up on veterans in free agency, try to boost offense | NHL.com Add Haula, Gustafsson, Zuccarello, Perry, re-sign Laughton after finishing 29th in goals per game
JULY 2 • NHL.COM
Scott Laughton - Back with Los Angeles Laughton agreed to terms on a three-year, $10.5 million contract with the Kings on Wednesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Impact Laughton was expected to test the market and wasn't viewed as likely to come back to the Kings. Instead, the 32-year-old center looped back around in free agency and will stabilize Los Angeles' bottom six. Laughton had 13 goals, seven assists, 95 shots on net, 121 hits, 42 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating over 64 regular-season outings between the Maple Leafs and the Kings last season.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Zuccarello, Perry each signs 1-year, $1 million contract with Kings | NHL.com Los Angeles also adds Haula on 2-year, $7.2 million pact, Gustafsson on 1-year deal
JULY 1 • NHL.COM
Erik Gustafsson - Signs one-year deal Gustafsson signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Kings on Wednesday.
Impact Gustafsson has plenty of NHL experience under his belt, but he spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the minors. He logged four goals, 33 assists and 32 PIM across 39 regular-season appearances with AHL Grand Rapids, and he'll attempt to carve out more playing time at the NHL level with his new team.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Jan Jenik - Remaining with Los Angeles Jenik signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Kings on Wednesday.
Impact Jenik was traded to the Kings from the Senators in March, and he'll remain with Los Angeles for at least one more season. Across 43 regular-season AHL appearances between Belleville and Ontario last year, he recorded nine goals, eight assists and 29 PIM.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Scott Perunovich - Agrees to two-year contract Perunovich signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Kings on Wednesday.
Impact Perunovich had nine goals, 49 points and 54 PIM in 64 regular-season outings with AHL Tucson in 2025-26. The 27-year-old might be in the mix to start the upcoming season with LA as its seventh defenseman, but there's a good chance Perunovich will end up in the minors.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Predators Forward Signs With Los Angeles Kings Erik Haula leaves Nashville to join his eighth franchise.
JULY 1 • SI.COM
Lane Pederson - Heading to Los Angeles Pederson signed a two-year, $1.55 million contract with the Kings on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Impact Pederson's deal will be a two-way agreement for the 2026-27 campaign that will pay him $650,000 at the AHL level and $850,000 at the NHL level before converting to a one-way deal with a $900,000 salary for the 2027-28 season. Pederson made double-digit NHL appearances in three consecutive years between the 2020-21 and 2022-23 seasons, but he played exclusively in the AHL across the next two seasons. He made just five regular-season NHL appearances for the Flyers last year but spent most of his time in the minors, recording 23 goals, 25 assists and 44 PIM across 63 regular-season appearances for AHL Lehigh Valley. He'll have an opportunity to get a fresh start in Los Angeles across the next two seasons.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Kings land another top free agent in Mats Zuccarello LA's roster is getting a serious makeover on Day One of free agency.
JULY 1 • HOCKEYFEED.COM
Corey Perry - Returns to LA Perry signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Kings on Wednesday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Impact Perry had 17 goals, 37 points and 81 PIM in 72 regular-season outings between Los Angeles and Tampa Bay in 2025-26. He began the campaign with the Kings, but they dealt him to Tampa Bay on March 6 in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick. It seems Perry enjoyed his time in LA enough to return to the team as an unrestricted free agent. The 41-year-old has done a remarkable job of defying his age by continuing to provide a nice balance of grit and offense, but it remains to be seen how much longer he can keep this up. It wouldn't be shocking if Perry dips below 15 goals and 30 points in 2026-27 despite reaching those milestones in each of the past two regular seasons.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Mats Zuccarello - Agrees to one-year contract Zuccarello signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Kings on Wednesday, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic.
Impact Zuccarello's new contract includes bonuses, so he has the potential to earn more than that $1 million base salary. The 38-year-old had 15 goals and 54 points in 59 regular-season outings with the Wild in 2025-26, which made it his fifth consecutive campaign with over 50 points. He should get a top-six assignment and some power-play ice time with the Kings.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Erik Haula - Agrees to two-year deal Haula signed a two-year, $7.2 million contract with the Kings on Wednesday, according to Pierre LeBrun of TSN.
Impact Haula had 14 goals, 38 points, 64 PIM and 118 hits in 81 regular-season outings with the Predators in 2025-26. The 35-year-old is probably going to serve primarily on Los Angeles' third line over the life of this contract, but he might have stints in the top six if injuries warrant the increased role.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Kings General Manager Ken Holland on the 2026 Draft | Los Angeles Kings The Kings' General Manager and Vice President, Ken Holland, joins NHL Tonight to discuss the trades that have taken place during the 2026 Dr...
JUNE 29 • NHL.COM
Kings General Manager Ken Holland on the 2026 Draft | NHL.com The Kings' General Manager and Vice President, Ken Holland, joins NHL Tonight to discuss the trades that have taken place during the 2026 Dr...
JUNE 27 • NHL.COM
Drew Doughty - No contract extension this summer Doughty will not get a contract extension this summer, reports Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.ca.
Impact Kings general manager Ken Holland wants Doughty to finish his career with the team, and he said the contract will likely be dealt with after the 2026-27 season. That's when the cornerstone defender becomes a free agent. Doughty has spent his entire career with Los Angeles, playing 1,279 regular-season games and putting up 165 goals, 544 assists and 829 penalty minutes. He has won two Stanley Cups (2012 and 2014). Doughty has also played for Team Canada at the 2010, 2014 and 2026 Olympics, as well as the Four Nations Faceoff in 2025.
JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

LA Kings re-sign defenseman Brandt Clarke to 5-year, $37 million deal

Defenseman Brandt Clarke has agreed to a five-year, $37 million deal to stay with the Los Angeles Kings
JUNE 26 • Associated Press
Brandt Clarke - Signs five-year extension Clarke signed a five-year, $37 million contract extension with the Kings on Friday.
Impact Clarke wrapped up his entry-level deal in 2025-26, posting eight goals, 32 assists, 159 shots on net, 185 blocked shots, 63 PIM and a plus-11 rating over 82 regular-season games. His new deal will carry a $7.4 million cap hit. This cements his place in the Kings' future plans and should help the team ease the transition on the blue line as Clarke starts to take over the top role from Drew Doughty. The 23-year-old Clarke should be a popular fantasy pick this year, especially if he retains a spot on the first power-play unit.
JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE
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