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Follow @mayorNHL Per the annual summer tradition at Sirius XM NHL Network Radio, it’s once again time for GM Report Cards to be handed out. Honoring a segment started by the late great Jim ‘Boomer’ Gordon, the responsibilities have now continued under Jake Hahn and Victoria Matiash. Immediately preceding their segment on LA GM Ken […]
With this year’s Summer Showcase underway in Canada, it’s worth noting the Kings’ four participants at the event are only a portion of the team’s full list of prospects expected at the upcoming World Junior Championships. When hockey’s best international tournament officially kicks off in late December, the Kings could have eight different prospects across […]
Beyond winning their first Pacific Division title in over a decade, what else happened during Ontario’s 2026-26 AHL season? In the video below, check out their top 10 moments, as curated by the Reign digital team: Follow @mayorsmanor MORE LA KINGS NEWS: Reign Claim AHL Pacific Division Title with Win in Coachella Valley Note to […]
Jonathan Toews officially announced his retirement from the NHL back in June after 16 seasons. But is that definite? Now that his old running mate from those three Stanley Cups with the Chicago Blackhawks has officially returned to the Windy City, maybe Toews is rethinking things? Patrick Kane himself said he's tried to talk Toews into joining him on the Hawks. Patrick Kane on @pardonmytake talking about convincing Jonathan Toews to return to Chicago: "I said, 'Hey, maybe you come back f...
The NHL is set to have five new head coaches for the 2026-27 season, with Ryan Craig (Vegas Golden Knights), Jim Hiller (Toronto Maple Leafs), Mike Babcock (Edmonton Oilers), Manny Malhotra (Vancouver Canucks), and Peter Laviolette (Los Angeles Kings) all taking over new teams.
Patrick Kane didn't go as far as confirming it, but he did hint that Dylan Larkin asking out of the Detroit Red Wings changed his NHL career trajectory. Patrick Kane is ready for a new chapter in the NHL , even if it’s back where it all started. As many fans believe Kane’s decision to leave the Detroit Red Wings was a direct result of Dylan Larkin requesting a trade, “Showtime” hasn’t confirmed that, but he may not have to. His latest admission seems to point in that direction. Although...
Michael Russo (The Athletic) and Brooks Bratten (Nashville Predators) join host Jesse Cohen to discuss the free agent signings of Mats Zuccarello and Erik Haula for the 2025-26 season. The post Summer Signings: Zuccarello & Haula appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Mark Yannetii joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to evaluate the 11 picks the LA Kings made at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Mark Yannetti discusses the strengths of all 11 players selected by the Kings and what lead the Kings to make the moves they did to draft many of them. The post Draft Recap w/ Mark Yannetti appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Unlike last year, where it took more than eight months before Henry Brzustewicz signed his entry level contract, the Kings and 2026 first-rounder Elton Hermansson have gotten right down to business. All parties have agreed to a three-year ELC for the 18-year-old winger. Although scouts Mark Yannetti and Christian Ruuttu were already on board with […]
Let’s play some hockey! The World Juniors Summer Showcase gets underway later on today, as teams from Canada, Sweden, Finland and the United States gather in Windsor, Ontario to play a series of exhibition and evaluation games, designed to help teams select their rosters for the 2027 World Junior Championships in December and January. The […] The post Four Kings Prospects Set To Compete at 2026 World Juniors Summer Showcase appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
The Detroit Red Wings are searching for scoring help, and one of the best wingers still available has become a target. Per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period on the DFO Rundown, the Red Wings have expressed interest in free agent forward Eeli Tolvanen, viewing him as an option to fill a role in their top-six. The interest stems from a clear hole in the lineup. Filling The Kane Void Detroit's need for a top-six winger grew after Patrick Kane departed for the Chicago Blackhawks. Pagnott...
Similar to last summer, Kings GM Ken Holland went shopping on July 1, adding players for both his NHL squad and a few reinforcements expected to start the season in AHL Ontario. That list included forwards Mats Zuccarello and Erik Haula, as well as defenseman Erik Gustafsson. Confirmed pic.twitter.com/nLrkvdgPd8 — The Mayor | John Hoven […]
Summer often brings a little bit of down time, but certainly not in the hockey world. It’s been a busy few weeks and Kings Of The Podcast returns with all new episode to discuss what’s been going on. In addition to about an hour full of LA-related topics, a special surprise guest will stop by […]
On this date, the Los Angeles Kings brought back one of the great players in their franchise’s history for the third time. Also, a dramatic coaching move was finally made…
On the same day the NCAA reportedly opened an investigation into the University of Cincinnati over former quarterback Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech board chairman Cody Campbell warned Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark he had “receipts” capable of implicating UC in the scandal. Campbell’s threat came after Cincinnati head football coach Scott Satterfield publicly accused the […]
Building off the Kings recent haul at the NHL Entry Draft — featuring a record breaking 11 selections — it seems like a perfect time to jump back into the deep end of LA’s prospect pool. With that in mind, another episode of Future Considerations has been released across multiple platforms. This ongoing collaboration between […]
It’s that time of the year, Insiders. Presenting a lengthy conversation with Mark Yannetti about the 2026 LA Kings Draft Class. The Kings selected 11 players last month, the organization’s largest draft class in the seven-round draft era. The Kings added six forwards, four defensemen and one goaltender, as they added both quality and quantity […] The post Evaluating The 2026 Kings Draft Class w/ Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Yannetti appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
It’s definitely an improvement from the crop a year ago, but it’s still not going to excite many Kings fans.
Darshan Desai at Uncrowned reports that former IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia has filed suit against the sanctioning body, alleging a conspiracy on the part of the WBA, WBC, WBO, former promoter Eddie Hearn, and others to punish him for signing with Zuffa Boxing. The IBF stripped Opetaia (30-0, 23 KO) of the belt ahead […]
June 29, 2022, will forever be a day that changed the landscape of the Minnesota Wild and Los Angeles Kings franchises. The two teams engaged in a blockbuster trade that…
With just two months left before the 2026-27 season begins, the Los Angeles Kings have quietly been working behind the scenes with trades and signings. As a result, some old…
One of the biggest stories of the off-season came to a resolution. Kind of. The Dallas Stars and restricted free agent Jason Robertson have agreed to a new contract for next season. Just next season. It’s a one-year deal with a $12 million cap hit. When the deal expires on June 30, Robertson will be an unrestricted free agent. He will be eligible for an extension as of January 1, so expect the trade/contract talk to ramp back up right around that time, especially if the Stars are struggling. ...
Get ready to start your day with the latest and hottest Montreal Canadiens news, plus NHL Trade and Free Agent rumors from around the hockey world! Here’s today’s Sick Puck Links: Sick Links In the fourth installment of his Montreal Canadiens Expected Role Profiles, colleague Nick Lariviere examines 2026-27 season expectations for Canadiens versatile forward […] The post Sick Puck Links: Newhook Expectations; Stars Sign Robertson; NHL Trade Rumors appeared first on The Sick Podcast .
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Former LA Kings forward and current television analyst Tony Granato joins The Insider Show with Jared Shafran to discuss the offseason to this point and go deeper on some of the changes the team has made as they prepare for 2026-27. Granato’s familiarity with the league as a whole gives him a broader perspective of […] The post The Insider Show | Tony Granato appeared first on LA Kings Insider .