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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Quinton Byfield - Set for larger role in 2026-27 campaign Byfield is slated to take on a larger role during the 2026-27 campaign following Anze Kopitar's retirement, Ryan Lambert of The Hockey News reports.
Impact Kopitar had indicated last season that the 2025-26 campaign would be his last in the NHL, and his official retirement earlier in the offseason puts Byfield squarely in line to operate as the Kings' top-line center for the start of the 2026-27 season. Byfield narrowly missed out on his third consecutive 50-point season last year, recording 24 goals, 25 assists, 66 hits, 46 PIM and 44 blocked shots while averaging a career-high 20:01 of ice time across 79 regular-season appearances. The 2020 No. 2 overall pick has shown some promise early in his career, and he should have plenty of opportunities to take another step this season.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Anze Kopitar's family face customs issues after Kings legend packs up LA home and leaves for "new adventures" in Slovenia Los Angeles Kings legend Anze Kopitar has officially packed up his longtime home in California and relocated with his family to Slovenia for the next chapter of their lives.
2 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Los Angeles Kings fantasy projections for 2026-27 | NHL.com Panarin fringe top 30 forward; Zuccarello expected to skate on 1st power play
AUGUST 13 • NHL.COM
Top prospects for Los Angeles Kings | NHL.com Brzustewicz working to understand defensive side of game; goalies George, Slukynsky to see time in AHL
AUGUST 13 • NHL.COM
NHL EDGE stats 2026-27 season outlook for Los Angeles Kings | NHL.com Kempe's skating, advanced shooting metrics among highlights
AUGUST 13 • NHL.COM
Inside look at Los Angeles Kings | NHL.com Hire Laviolette as coach for different approach after another 1st-round exit
AUGUST 13 • NHL.COM
3 questions facing Los Angeles Kings | NHL.com Byfield adjusting as top center, Doughty's future among concerns
AUGUST 13 • NHL.COM
Rupp Remembers | NHL.com On NHL Tonight, Rupp remembers the 2012 Winter Classic, Wayne Gretzky being traded to the Kings and game 7 of the 2003 Stanley Cup Final
AUGUST 12 • NHL.COM
Los Angeles Kings set to give Anze Kopitar the highest honor: Report Anze Kopitar will receive two of the highest honors in Los Angeles Kings history next season. The organization announced it will retire his No. 11 jersey and unveil a bronze statue...
AUGUST 7 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Kopitar's No. 11 to be retired by Kings this season | NHL.com Los Angeles' all-time scoring leader, 2-time Cup champ to also have statue outside Crypto.com Arena
AUGUST 7 • NHL.COM
Los Angeles Kings to honor Anze Kopitar with retired number, statue Anze Kopitar won two Stanley Cups with the Kings, was their longtime captain and all-time leading scorer. Here's when the team will honor hi...
AUGUST 7 • USATODAY.COM
Elias Pettersson's practice sighting in Kings' facility brings bittersweet news for Canucks Elias Pettersson was spotted training with other NHL players at the Los Angeles Kings' practice facilities, which brought up a double-edged...
AUGUST 5 • BOLAVIP.COM
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...
JULY 27 • 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
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