Taylor Ward - NHL News & Rumors

Inks two-year extension Ward signed a two-year, $1.75 million contract extension with the Kings on Monday.

Impact Ward generated two goals, two assists, seven shots on net, three blocked shots and six hits in nine NHL appearances this season. The 27-year-old forward also has 12 tallies and 21 points in 32 AHL outings during the 2025-26 campaign.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Scores second goal Ward scored a goal in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Blues.

Impact Ward has tallied in consecutive contests. He has four points, seven shots on net, six hits, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over nine appearances with the big club this season. Even with Trevor Moore returning from an upper-body injury, Ward stayed in the lineup over Warren Foegele. That's a show of faith in Ward's production, though he remains limited to fourth-line usage.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Moore scores deciding goal in shootout as Kings beat Blues 5-4

Trevor Moore scored the deciding goal in the shootout and had a goal in regulation in his first game since being activated off injured reserve to help the Los Angeles Kings beat th...

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

Finds twine in win Ward scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Rangers.

Impact This was Ward's first goal in eight appearances with the Kings this season. The 27-year-old forward is up to three points, six shots on net, five hits and a plus-2 rating. He's primarily seen bottom-six usage, filling in as a depth option while the Kings navigate a tough run of injuries. If he plays in two more games, he'll need waivers to be reassigned to AHL Ontario, though he's been decent enough that he may stick around with the big club even when some players get back to full health.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Anton Forsberg excels in relief of injured Darcy Kuemper in LA Kings' 4-3 win over slumping Rangers

Kevin Fiala had a goal and an assist, and Anton Forsberg made 28 saves after taking over for injured Darcy Kuemper in the Los Angeles Kings’ 4-3 victory over the slumping New York...

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Earns first point of season Ward logged an assist and two blocked shots in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Jets.

Impact Ward has played in two games since he received a call-up from AHL Ontario to help replenish the Kings' forward depth. The 27-year-old winger saw 15:30 of ice time Friday, though that number may be a bit inflated since the Kings are playing with 11 forwards and seven defensemen. Fantasy managers don't need to track Ward's production closely at this point, as this is likely to be a short-term stay with the big club.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Los Angeles Ward was recalled from AHL Ontario on Wednesday.

Impact Ward has excelled with Ontario this season, recording 12 goals and 21 points through 32 games. He's also shooting at a career-high clip of 15.8 percent, and he was on pace to shatter his career-best mark for shots on goal in the AHL. He'll join a Kings offense that is averaging 2.66 goals per game this season, which ranks 28th in the league. Once he makes his season debut, he'll look to provide a spark for the offense after scoring a goal in his NHL debut with Los Angeles last April.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Three points in AHL win Friday Ward scored twice on four shots and added an assist in AHL Ontario's 5-2 win over Abbotsford.

Impact Ward had gone without a point in his first four games of the season. The 27-year-old winger saw a little time in the NHL last year, scoring in his debut against the Flames on April 17. Ward has topped out at 32 points (2023-24) in an AHL regular season, and given his age, there's little reason to think a breakout is coming.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Put on waivers Ward was waived by LA on Wednesday.

Impact Ward had 12 goals, 27 points and 61 PIM in 66 regular-season outings with AHL Ontario in 2024-25. He's expected to rejoin the Reign if he clears waivers. Ward also made his NHL debut last campaign, scoring a goal on four shots in a 5-1 loss to Calgary on April 17, but that's his only NHL action so far.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

MEDIA: Taylor Ward, Anton Forsberg, and Jim Hiller | LA Kings v Vegas Golden Knights (Preseason)

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Signs two-way contract Ward signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Kings on Wednesday, PuckPedia reports.

Impact Ward made his NHL debut with the Kings last year, recording a goal and three hits in his lone appearance. He'll remain in the organization during the 2025-26 campaign, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him continue to spend plenty of time in the minors.

JULY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Black Aces promoted from AHL Ward, Andre Lee, Francesco Pinelli, Jack Studnicka, Caleb Jones and Pheonix Copley were called up from AHL Ontario on Wednesday.

Impact Ontario was eliminated from the 2025 Calder Cup playoffs, so there was no reason to keep these players on the minor-league roster. Barring some serious injury issues on the Kings' part, Ward, Lee, Pinelli, Studnicka, Jones and Copley are unlikely to play for Los Angeles during the postseason, but they'll soak up the playoff atmosphere and participate in practices.

APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles Kings Assign Taylor Ward To Ontario The Los Angeles Kings have assigned forward Taylor Ward to the Ontario Reign, it was announced Friday.

APRIL 19, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Scores in NHL debut Ward scored a power-play goal on four shots and added three hits in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Flames.

Impact Ward's goal was the lone highlight for the Kings in this loss. The 27-year-old was able to cash in on one of his many chances Thursday to break up Dan Vladar's shutout bid. This was Ward's NHL debut, but he'll likely be back with AHL Ontario soon as the Reign prepare for a playoff run.

APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Parekh, Morton score in NHL debuts, and the Flames beat the playoff-bound Kings 5-1

Sam Morton and Zayne Parekh scored in their NHL debuts, Nazem Kadri had two goals and the Calgary Flames beat the playoff-bound Los Angeles Kings 5-1

APRIL 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Set to make NHL debut Head coach Jim Hiller said that Ward will be called up by the Kings on Thursday to make his NHL debut during the team's regular-season finale against Calgary, Russell Morgan of Hoc...

Impact Ward has made 65 appearances for AHL Ontario this season, recording 12 goals, 14 assists and 61 PIM. The Kings are expected to rest several players ahead of the postseason Thursday, so Ward will be able to get his first taste of NHL action before presumably returning to the minors.

APRIL 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers Friday Ward was placed on waivers by the Kings on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Ward signed a two-way deal with Los Angeles in May and should head to the minors if he goes unclaimed on waivers. The 26-year-old hasn't yet made his NHL debut, and he'll likely spend most, if not all, of this year in the minors.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Secures one-year deal Ward agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with Los Angeles on Friday.

Impact Ward has yet to make his NHL debut, having spent the past three seasons playing exclusively in the minors with AHL Ontario. The 26-year-old winger did set new personal bests with the Reign this season, recoding 11 goals and 21 helpers before adding seven points in eight postseason contests. With his new deal in hand, Ward should be in the mix to make his debut during the 2024-25 campaign, though he is unlikely to be a full-time NHL option.

MAY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs one-year deal with Kings Ward inked a one-year, two-way contract with LA on Friday, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site

Impact Ward had nine goals and 26 points in 71 AHL contests with Ontario in 2022-23. The 25-year-old forward hasn't played in the NHL and is likely to start next season in the minors.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Moore scores deciding goal in shootout as Kings beat Blues 5-4

Anton Forsberg excels in relief of injured Darcy Kuemper in LA Kings' 4-3 win over slumping Rangers

Parekh, Morton score in NHL debuts, and the Flames beat the playoff-bound Kings 5-1