Pheonix Copley - NHL News & Rumors

Loses to Kraken Copley stopped 25 of 28 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Kraken.

Impact This was Copley's season debut at the NHL level. He allowed all three goals during the second period, and the Kings' comeback effort came up one goal short. Copley will be in the NHL for as long as Darcy Kuemper (upper body) is out, but Anton Forsberg figures to see most of the time between the pipes for the Kings.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Eberle scores on the power play and Kraken hold off struggling Kings 3-2

Jordan Eberle had a power-play goal, Frederick Gaudreau and Ben Meyers also scored, and the Seattle Kraken held on for a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Will start Tuesday Copley will protect the home goal versus the Kraken on Tuesday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.

Impact Copley will make his first NHL appearance of 2025-26 as the Kings play in the second half of a back-to-back. The 33-year-old will get a fairly easy assignment -- the Kraken have scored 14 goals over their last six contests and played Monday as well, earning a 3-1 win over the Ducks.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

LA Kings put G Darcy Kuemper on injured reserve after head hit from Stars' Rantanen

Goalie Darcy Kuemper has been placed on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Kings after taking a hit to the head during their loss in Dallas

DECEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Elevated from minors Copley was recalled from AHL Ontario on Tuesday.

Impact Copley will serve as the Kings' No. 2 netminder for the foreseeable future, as Darcy Kuemper (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. Copley has a 7-6-0 record, .885 save percentage and 3.13 GAA across 13 games with the Reign this season. The Alaska native made just one appearance with Los Angeles in 2024-25, conceding two goals on 12 shots in a loss to Toronto.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down Copley was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Friday.

Impact Copley was called up earlier in the week so he could back up Anton Forsberg for Thursday's game in San Jose, allowing Darcy Kuemper to rest. With that assignment fulfilled, Copley returns to the Reign, where he is likely to spend a majority of the campaign unless the Kings' goaltending duo gets disrupted by an injury.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

LA Kings put veteran D Drew Doughty on injured reserve after taking a shot off his foot

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty went on injured reserve Thursday after being hit by a shot in his left foot

NOVEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Up from minors Copley was summoned from AHL Ontario on Wednesday, per John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio.

Impact Copley has a 3.84 GAA and an .870 save percentage in seven appearances with Ontario this year. Darcy Kuemper won't travel with the team for Thursday's game in San Jose, which keeps him fresh for Friday's home tilt against Boston. Copley will instead serve as the backup goaltender Thursday, while Anton Forsberg is expected to get the start.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Back on waivers Copley was designated for waivers by the Kings on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact It's been a whirlwind October for Copley, who was placed on waivers by Los Angeles on Oct. 1, picked up by the Lightning and then traded back to LA on Oct. 15 for future considerations. Now, the Kings will try once again to get Copley through the minors to AHL Ontario if he goes unclaimed this time around. Despite his shuffles around the league, Copley hasn't appeared in an NHL game this year.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Hallander's first career goal sparks Penguins' comeback win over Kings

Filip Hallander scored his first career goal to give Pittsburgh the lead and the Penguins rallied to beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Acquired for considerations Copley was traded to the Kings from the Lightning for future considerations Wednesday.

Impact Copley was picked up off waivers by the Lightning on Oct. 2 when there were some questions regarding the health of Andrei Vasilevskiy. With their starter good to go, the Bolts no longer needed Copley and opted to trade him back to the Kings rather than sticking him back on waivers. Now back with LA, Copley will provide some extra depth while Darcy Kuemper (lower body) is dealing with an injury of his own.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Snagged off waivers Copley was picked up off waivers by the Lightning from the Kings on Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact The decision to add Copley to the Bolts' roster is an interesting one considering Andrei Vasilevskiy has been dealing with an undisclosed injury during training camp -- though he is reportedly nearing a return to action. The team already has Jonas Johansson in the fold to serve as the No. 2 option but it seems the club may not have full confidence in his abilities. As for Copley, the likely won't be the last time he's placed on waivers this season. If he stays with Tampa for the whole year, Copley figures to see around 20 regular-season appearances behind the workhorse Vasilevskiy.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Put on waivers Copley was placed on waivers by the Kings on Wednesday.

Impact Copley had a 2.49 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 42 regular-season appearances with AHL Ontario in 2024-25. Copley is expected to rejoin the Reign if he clears waivers, but he might be the first goaltender summoned in the event that Darcy Kuemper or Anton Forsberg suffer an injury.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Getting start in Boise game Copley will guard the road goal in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Mammoth in Boise, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Copley will get the nod for a neutral-site game. The 33-year-old has not yet played in the preseason. He is likely to miss out on the NHL roster and will need to pass through waivers to be assigned to AHL Ontario.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Inks one-year deal Copley signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Kings on Monday.

Impact Copley spent most of the 2024-25 regular season with AHL Ontario, posting a 24-17-1 record with a 2.49 GAA and a .904 save percentage across 42 appearances. With David Rittich eligible for unrestricted free agency in July, Copley could compete for the Kings' backup role behind Darcy Kuemper at training camp ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles Kings Recall Carter George, Send Pheonix Copley To Ontario Reign The Los Angeles Kings announced they have sent goaltender Pheonix Copley to their AHL affiliate Ontario Reign and recalled goaltender Carter...

APRIL 23 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Returns to minors Copley was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Wednesday.

Impact Copley was serving as the Kings' third-string goaltender with Los Angeles. The 33-year-old has a 2.49 GAA and a .904 save percentage across 42 regular-season outings with Ontario in 2024-25. Carter George was recalled from Ontario in a corresponding move.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Copley was recalled from AHL Ontario on Monday.

Impact Copley made one relief appearance for the Kings on Oct. 16 against Toronto, stopping 10 of 12 shots in a 6-2 loss. He posted a 24-17-1 record with a 2.49 GAA and a .904 save percentage across 42 AHL regular-season appearances in 2024-25. Copley will be the third netminder with the Kings in the playoffs behind Darcy Kuemper and David Rittich.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to AHL Copley was assigned to AHL Ontario on Sunday.

Impact Copley was David Rittich's backup in Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to Anaheim. Since Copely was with the Kings on an emergency basis, his demotion probably means that Darcy Kuemper will be available to return after the 4 Nations Face-Off break.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Receives emergency recall Copley was called up from AHL Ontario on an emergency basis Saturday.

Impact Darcy Kuemper (personal) is unavailable Saturday, so Copley will be one of two goaltenders to dress against the Ducks, along with David Rittich. The Kings' announcement didn't specify which goalie would get the start in Saturday's game, which will likely be revealed at the start of warmups.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Back to AHL Copley was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Sunday.

Impact Copley served as David Rittich's backup in Saturday's matchup with the Kraken. The 32-year-old netminder could potentially rejoin the Kings prior to Monday's game in San Jose, though goaltender Erik Portillo was recalled from Ontario in a corresponding move.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Los Angeles Copley was recalled from AHL Ontario on Saturday.

Impact Copley figures to serve as David Rittich's backup with Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) on IR. The 32-year-old Copley appeared in one game for the Kings this season, where he allowed two goals on 12 shots.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to minors Copley was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Thursday.

Impact Copley was with the Kings because Darcy Kuemper (lower body) was unavailable. Copley stopped 10 of 12 shots while logging 27:29 of ice time in a relief appearance against Toronto on Oct. 16, but that's all the work he's received in the NHL in 2024-25. He's been moved to the minors because LA activated Kuemper off injured reserve in a corresponding move.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Saturday Copley was recalled from AHL Ontario on Saturday.

Impact Copley will rejoin the Kings after Darcy Kuemper (lower body) was placed on IR. Copley figures to backup David Rittich Saturday against Anaheim,

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minors Copley was assigned to AHL Ontario on Saturday.

Impact In a relief appearance, Copley allowed two goals on 12 shots in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to Toronto after David Rittich got pulled. Copley's return to the minors could bode well for the availability of Darcy Kuemper (lower body) ahead of Sunday's contest in Anaheim.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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