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Kings Reshuffle Before Vegas: Zuccarello Out, Wright Recalled
Three games, three losses, and a chance to end the losing streak Saturday. The Kings were back on the ice at Toyota Sports Performance Center on Friday before flying out for their game against the Golden Knights. Unfortunately, they were without two forwards available, as Mats Zuccarello and Alex Turcotte were both absent from practice. […]
Early Practice Report: Several Key Personnel Moves, Changes Ongoing for Kings
Let’s quickly bring everybody up to speed for those not following along closely. Following an optional day of practice on Wednesday, where most skaters didn’t take to the ice, things ramped back up Thursday for the LA Kings — with two noticeable absences, forwards Quinton Byfield and Mats Zuccarello did not participate, without official explanation. […]
Evaluating the LA Kings Evolving Defense with Phil Housley
When the LA Kings 2026-27 schedule was released in mid-July, their opening stretch jumped right off the page. There weren’t going to be any easy games in the first 10; and the first five would feature a slew of championship contenders. So, here they sit, winless in their first three games. Nobody feels sorry for […]
LA Kings Prospect Tracker: Week Ending October 6, 2026
Now that college hockey has dropped the puck, the Prospect Tracker is back in business. Five names graduated to the pro ranks and are no longer covered here. In their place, 11 new faces arrived in June via the draft. The result is 21 prospects spread across seven leagues and two continents. Some of them […]
Projected Lineups: Kings vs. Panthers, Home Opener Pregame Notes and How to Watch
Kings hockey is back in downtown Los Angeles as the home schedule is set to kick off tonight against the Tkachuk brothers and the Panthers at Crypto.com Arena. “We’re happy to be back in our building,” said coach Peter Laviolette, who will also be making his official home debut. “We want to come out and […]
5-Year-Old Drew Doughty’s Letter to Wayne Gretzky
When Kings defenseman Drew Doughty was selected by the Kings at the 2008 NHL Draft, that isn’t where the story truly started. It’s not even in the year or two prior, when team scouts poured over his every move in the OHL. No, it goes all the way back to deep in his childhood. And […]
Fiala Returns to Skating: Brief Update from Laviolette and Video
Kevin Fiala has returned to skating, the first major step toward his eventual season debut with the Kings. Last month, the 30-year-old winger underwent a follow-up procedure on his injured leg, something designed to clean things up and aid in his ongoing recovery from an injury sustained at last February’s Winter Olympics. When GM Ken […]
This Date in LA Kings History: October 5th
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 […]
This Date in LA Kings History: October 4th
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 […]
Reign Projected Lineup vs Firebirds; Second Audition for Cihar, Hammer Time, and How to Watch
Following a thrilling 6-5 season-opening overtime victory in Coachella Valley on Friday night, coach Andrew Lord and the Reign return home for their highly-anticipated home opener at Toyota Arena. While San Diego and Ontario have the longest running feud in the AHL’s Pacific Division — and one that’s been rather heated from the very beginning […]
Projected Lineups: Kings at Sharks, Plus Pregame Notes and How to Watch
Coming off an ugly opening-night loss, Los Angeles will look to enter the win column Saturday night, as they visit the Shark Tank for a showdown with San Jose — featuring Macklin Celebrini and a potent batch of future Sharks stars. One thing is for sure, though, head coach Peter Laviolette brings a different system […]
Reign Recap: 5-Minute Video Highlights from Friday’s Improbable OT Road Win
Friday night in Coachella Valley can be described by a lot of different words — from thrilling to wild, to downright improbable. Trailing 3-1, 4-2, and 5-3 at different points of the night, coach Andrew Lord saw his team scratch and claw their way back into things throughout the contest. And then, with less than […]
This Date in LA Kings History: October 3rd
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 […]
Reign Projected Lineup vs Firebirds; Game Preview, Update on Cihar, and How to Watch
Ontario Reign hockey is officially back! Following a historic 2025-26 season, Andrew Lord’s Ontario Reign usher in a new era tonight as they open their 2026-27 campaign against the Coachella Valley Firebirds in the first half of a home-and-home weekend set. Yes, the same Firebirds team that eliminated the Reign from the Calder Cup Playoffs […]
This Date in LA Kings History: October 2nd
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 […]
How to Work a Kings-Hurricanes Trade for Alexander Nikishin
If the Kings are to be considered serious contenders in the postseason, the two most obvious pieces they need to add would be a legit second-line center and a puck-moving defenseman on the left side. Given his pick of the litter, GM Ken Holland would most likely opt for that center to be a right […]
Why Haven’t the Kings Put Kevin Fiala on LTIR?
Let’s begin with a public service announcement: this article contains math. Don’t worry, though; it should be easy enough. No reason to be scared. Earlier this week, all NHL teams had to submit their Opening Night rosters to the league office. Essentially, clubs had to prove that they were compliant with the agreed-upon salary cap […]
VIDEO SHORT: What Makes Hockey Special?
Just in time for the start of LA’s 2026-27 season, the Kings video crew and spliced together a quick video short highlighting just some of what makes hockey special. Take a look: Follow @mayorsmanor Note to webmasters/reporters: When recapping news or interviews from this site please remember to include a link to www.MayorsManor.com
Projected Lineups: Kings at Avs, Plus Pregame Notes and How to Watch
It’s finally here. After all the waiting and a summer of changes, Kings hockey is officially back as the organization kicks off their 60th season — in Colorado for a quasi-rematch months in the making. Not only is tonight an opportunity for the group to get some revenge on an Avalanche team that handed them […]
Kings Of The Podcast, Ep. 271: NHL Season Preview, Plus Fan Questions
Summer is over, so it’s time for an all-new Kings Of The Podcast. In this episode, co-hosts John Hoven and Dennis Bernstein touch on all things LA hockey related and answer more than a dozen fan submitted questions. Topics covered include: — Trade Rumors — Which prospects are NHL ready — Who gets called up […]
ROSTER CUTS: Reign Down to 26 Players for Season Opener; Cihar Decision Awaits
It’s not only time for the Kings to begin their 2026-27 season, but we’re also now less than three days away from the Ontario Reign kicking off their AHL campaign. Coach Andrew Lord is back behind the bench after guiding Ontario to a franchise-best 99 points and a Pacific Division title. He’ll have a new […]
Kings Begin 2026-27 Season with Six Prospects in College Hockey’s Top 10
College hockey has never been hotter than it is right now. This wave of interest was already on the rise prior to recent rule changes, with more and more hockey players opting to go the college route than ever before. However, it’s not just proving to be a great option for American-born players — now […]
X’s and O’s: An Early Look at the Kings All-New Power Play
Just over a week ago we debuted our new series X’s and O’s, focused on breaking down the tactics that the Kings will use this season. While initial plans had us waiting for the season to start, where we could gather a library of additional film to break down, there’s no time like the present. […]
NHL RADIO REPLAY: LA Kings Season Preview During TFP Hot Stove
Enjoy a free replay of this weekend’s Hot Stove on NHL Network Radio, where John Hoven joined hosts Dennis Bernstein, Dave Pagnotta, and Ryan Paton for their first show of the 2026-27 hockey season. With regular-season games just days away, they covered a plethora of LA Kings-related topics, including — which team is likely to […]
Reign Projected Lineup vs Firebirds; Final Preseason Game + Goaltending Notes
Ontario Reign hockey is back! (kinda) Much like their NHL brethren, the Reign are wrapping up preseason action this weekend. Following Ontario’s 4-3 overtime win on Friday vs. San Diego, they’re travelling to Coachella Valley today for an early evening affair at Acrisure Arena. Even though tonight is an exhibition and the results won’t count […]