Ontario Reign Head Coach Andrew Lord joins the show to preview the 2026 Rookie Faceoff in San Jose! Lord talks about the success the Reign had last season, winning the Pacific Division, in addition to several top prospects who could shine for the Kings this weekend. Find Us 👇 Instagram: http://instagram.com/lakings Twitter: http://twitter.com/lakings Facebook: http://facebook.com/lakings Web: http://lakings.com #LAKings #NHL #GoKingsGo
From their humble beginnings as one of the NHL’s Second Six expansion teams in 1967, through a pair of Stanley Cups to rosters filled with Hall of Fame players and fan favorites, the LA Kings have experienced a rich hockey history over the past 60 years. Courtesy of the Kingstorian, Harry Ouzounian, here are some […]
ESPN announced the passing of legendary hockey analyst Barry Melrose on Wednesday night. Melrose first joined ESPN in 1996 after three years as the head coach of the Los Angeles Kings and a lengthy professional hockey career that spanned over 300 games in the NHL. But arguably his greatest contribution to the sport was in…
I think everyone has a Barry Melrose story. For me, I only met Barry once. It was in 2017, at what was then named Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls, New York. The year prior, Hall of Fame broadcaster Dave Strader was diagnosed with cancer. Dave was most commonly known for his national play-by-play work […]
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Barry Melrose, who coached the Los Angeles Kings to the Stanley Cup Final in 1993, has died. He was 70. Melrose’s wife, Cindy, confirmed the news to ESPN on Wednesday. Melrose was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2023, leading to his retirement from ESPN. He joined the network for its hockey coverage in 1996. The native of Kelvington, Sask., guided the Wayne Gretzky-led Kings to the Stanley Cup Final against the Montreal Canadiens in his first season as an NHL coach. The Kings hired Melro...
The hockey world is in mourning ahead of the new season. Former Los Angeles Kings head coach and longtime analyst Barry Melrose has passed away at the age of 70, ESPN has confirmed. Melrose’s wife confirmed the news to ESPN on Wednesday night. Melrose announced in 2023 that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. This […]
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From their humble beginnings as one of the NHL’s Second Six expansion teams in 1967, through a pair of Stanley Cups to rosters filled with Hall of Fame players and fan favorites, the LA Kings have experienced a rich hockey history over the past 60 years. Courtesy of the Kingstorian, Harry Ouzounian, here are some […]
Insiders! LA Kings hockey is back this weekend. Mostly. It won’t be the team you’ll see when the regular season opens later this month but several drafted Kings players, including some of the organization’s top prospects, will head North to San Jose to participate in the 2026 Rookie Faceoff this weekend. The Kings roster for […]
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From their humble beginnings as one of the NHL’s Second Six expansion teams in 1967, through a pair of Stanley Cups to rosters filled with Hall of Fame players and fan favorites, the LA Kings have experienced a rich hockey history over the past 60 years. Courtesy of the Kingstorian, Harry Ouzounian, here are some […]
With the 2026 Rookie Faceoff set to kick off in San Jose later this week, there’s no better time than now for an all-new episode of Future Considerations. That’s right, the ongoing collaboration between John Hoven and Jesse Cohen returns and they’re geared up to chat everything LA Kings prospect related. They’ll dive deep into […]
A little bit of news, Insiders. Shared this on social media last week, but LA Kings Assistant General Manager Nelson Emerson will take on some additional responsibilities this season, as the General Manager of the AHL’s Ontario Reign. The position opened up this summer when Richard Seeley accepted an Assistant General Manager role with the […]
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The Vancouver Canucks are rebuilding, and have some players they could move out. They'd like to increase the value of Elias Petterson, before making a final decision to trade him to a team like the LA Kings.
The Vancouver Canucks are rebuilding, and have some players they could move out. They'd like to increase the value of Elias Petterson, before making a final decision to trade him to a team like the LA Kings.
The Los Angeles Kings have plenty of young players to be excited about, but Henry Brzustewicz is someone I think deserves a lot more attention. The defenseman is only 19…
The Los Angeles Kings enter the 2026-27 season facing their sharpest identity shift in two decades. Anze Kopitar has retired after 20 NHL seasons, leaving Los Angeles without its longtime captain, top defensive center and defining voice in the room. The Kings still have enough established talent to compete in the Pacific Division. Quinton Byfield, […]
Yes, the Los Angeles Kings have been linked to the Vancouver Canucks' struggling center Elias Pettersson this offseason. And yes, Pettersson has been seen working out in LA. But insiders have quashed the idea of a trade anytime soon. The latest comes to us from insider David Pagnotta, who appeared on the Sekeres & Price Podcast . And he says the Kings' interest in EP40 is on the back burner for now, but it's not dead in the water by any means: I think if the price drops and ...
Looking ahead, the 2026-27 season will be different. A little too different, some may say. Anze Kopitar is officially retired, the captaincy is vacant and the team has a new…
From their humble beginnings as one of the NHL’s Second Six expansion teams in 1967, through a pair of Stanley Cups to rosters filled with Hall of Fame players and fan favorites, the LA Kings have experienced a rich hockey history over the past 60 years. Courtesy of the Kingstorian, Harry Ouzounian, here are some […]
Zach Dooley and Jesse Cohen recap the biggest stories from the LA Kings 2026 Off-Season. The Kings made a number of moves from hiring a new coaching staff, to free agency and a busy weekend at the draft. Get caught up on all the moves from the summer before the new season begins.
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The Kings could revisit Elias Pettersson if his trade price drops.
From their humble beginnings as one of the NHL’s Second Six expansion teams in 1967, through a pair of Stanley Cups to rosters filled with Hall of Fame players and fan favorites, the LA Kings have experienced a rich hockey history over the past 60 years. Courtesy of the Kingstorian, Harry Ouzounian, here are some […]
On August 9th in 1988, Oilers owner Peter Pocklington sold the greatest player in the history of the game to the Kings for two players, three picks, and millions in cash.
Considered the most storied transaction in NHL history, the move sent Wayne Gretzky, Marty McSorley, and Mike Krushelnyski south for Jimmy Carson, Martin Gelinas, three first round draft picks (1989, 1991, 1993), and $15
If there is one part of the LA Kings roster this season that should be really exciting it’s the talent and depth on the wings. Looking at the top-end talent, combined with the number of NHL’ers in camp, the Kings haven’t had this kind of firepower on the wings in a long time. Adding a […]
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From their humble beginnings as one of the NHL’s Second Six expansion teams in 1967, through a pair of Stanley Cups to rosters filled with Hall of Fame players and fan favorites, the LA Kings have experienced a rich hockey history over the past 60 years. Courtesy of the Kingstorian, Harry Ouzounian, here are some […]
It’s September, and you know what that means! Hockey is right around the corner. Rookie Camp for the LA Kings is set to get underway next week, first at Toyota Sports Performance Center in El Segundo and then attention will quickly turn to one of the most anticipated events of the annual hockey calendar. This […]