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Projected Lineups: Mammoth vs. Kings, Plus Pregame Notes and How to Watch
With the preseason schedule already a quarter of the way through, Kings head coach Peter Laviolette is working with his staff to nail down their eventual lineup. In just a week’s time, Los Angeles will fly to Colorado to kick off their 2026-27 regular season. That said, most of the Kings starters have yet to […]
First Cuts at Kings Camp Now Confirmed, Plus AHL Camp Opens on Tuesday
As expected, the first cuts from LA Kings training camp came on Monday, following the team’s Young Guns scrimmage at noon. Let’s deal with that first and then get to the cuts. B v C tied 1-1 through regulation. Still tied after 3-minute, 3-on-3 OT. Heading to the shootout https://t.co/sgWge8g7Hj — Alexander Legget (@LeggetNHL) September […]
Laviolette on Perry’s Absence, Zuccarello’s Timeline, and Other Camp Notes from Monday
Monday brought several key milestones at Kings training camp, and a few surprises, as well. For starters, forward Andre Lee and defenseman Jared Woolley were added to Group A. While rotating a few of the bubble players in and out has been fairly common practice, this seemed to be more about each guy earning the […]
Lefebvre Checks In from Kings Camp, Not Departing for QMJHL Quite Yet
It’s been hard enough for first-year draft picks to earn a preseason game in recent years, yet with the change to just four games, it’s become even more challenging in 2026. Thus, it wasn’t that surprising Liam Lefebvre wasn’t part of the Kings lineup Saturday night, as the team kicked off their exhibition run in […]
Lefebvre’s Parting Thoughts on LA Camp, in Advance of Being Sent Back to QMJHL
It’s been hard enough for first-year draft picks to earn a preseason game in recent years, yet with the change to just four games, it’s become even more challenging in 2026. Thus, it wasn’t that surprising Liam Lefebvre wasn’t part of the Kings lineup Saturday night, as the team kicked off their exhibition run in […]
Rapid Recap: Kings Fall 4-2 to Golden Knights, Postgame Comments from Laviolette
In their annual preseason return to Toyota Arena in Ontario, the Kings fell 4-2 to the visiting Golden Knights on Saturday night. It marked the first of only four exhibition games LA will play in advance of their 2026-27 season getting underway in less than two weeks. Thus, the team’s unofficial motto of ‘every second […]
Projected Lineups: Golden Knights vs. Kings at 2026 Empire Classic
At long last. Kings hockey is back. Before the 2026-27 season officially begins in just under two weeks, a shortened four-game exhibition stretch kicks off tonight in Ontario, as the Golden Knights pay the Kings a visit at Toyota Arena. A new season brings countless questions along with several new faces both on the ice […]
Clarke Ready for More Responsibility, Praises New Coaching Staff and Changes
While much of the talk coming into Kings camp thus far has been about the depth at center — and rightfully so, considering the retirement of their longtime captain a few months ago and several free agent signings in early July — perhaps not enough attention has been given to the defensive side of things […]
Byfield – Laviolette Has Talked a lot About Family and Attitude, Made Systems Clearer
With Kings camp in full gear now, we had a chance to catch up with Quinton Byfield for some early thoughts coming out of summer and looking ahead to what should be a big season for the 24-year-old. He’s expected to take on a much greater role in the offensive attack under new coach Peter […]
(Nearly) Every Word Said by Doughty, Holland, and Laviolette about the Kings New Captain
As is usually the case when GM Ken Holland is made available to the media, there’s a lot to unpack from his season-opening press conference. However, in this article we’re going to focus on the key Topic of the Day, defenseman Drew Doughty being named the 15th captain in LA Kings history. Also joining Holland […]
UPDATED: Kings Regular Season Streaming Options, Plus Preseason TV Plans
With Kings training camp getting underway at Toyota Sports Performance Center this week, the on and off-ice hockey news is heating up at a rapid-fire pace. Building on some of the streaming news we recently shared, let’s quickly dig into things on that front a little further. 2026 Preseason Schedule The first three games below […]
OPINION: Doughty and Kings Likely Heading Toward Two-Year Contract Extension
Drew Doughty wanted to be the next LA Kings captain. In fact, he might have wanted it more than any other player on the roster. Although that wasn’t reason enough to appoint him the 15th captain in franchise history, be very clear about one thing — it means the world to him. And that carries […]
NHL RADIO REPLAY: Mayor’s Minutes – LA Kings 2026 Training Camp Preview
Follow @mayorNHL With summer officially over and training camp set to begin in Los Angeles, Mayor’s Minutes returned to NHL Network Radio this week. John Hoven joined Jake Hahn and Mick Kern to share a new crop of opinions on everything from Quinton Byfield’s potential breakout season ahead, what coach Peter Laviolette likely brings to […]
Kings 2026 Training Camp: Roster, Schedule, and What to Expect Next
Enough with all the summer-long talk and speculation, it’s now time to get going, for real. In less than 24 hours, the LA Kings will officially open training camp, in advance of the NHL’s 2026-27 regular season. There are plenty of storylines to follow and things to watch, areas we’ll be sure to dig into […]
Drew Doughty Named Next LA Kings Captain
In nearly every podcast, radio interview, or other form of conversation that’s taken place over the past few months regarding the Kings has eventually wound its way to a key fork in the road — who will be named captain, coming off the retirement of Anze Kopitar? Among the most likely candidates were Drew Doughty, […]
X’s and O’s: Some Peter Laviolette Observations Prior to Training Camp
Since Peter Laviolette’s hiring in Los Angeles a few months ago, there’s been a lot of discussion about the high-tempo, attacking system he’s bringing to the Kings. What there hasn’t been much discussion of is what that system will actually look like when it’s on the ice. This article serves as our inaugural offering for […]
Rookie Faceoff, Game 3: Postgame Quotes from Andrew Lord on Kings Shutout over Mammoth
Nearly as quickly as it arrived, it’s already over. The 2026 Rookie Faceoff wrapped up on Tuesday afternoon with a Kings 4-0 shutout over the Mammoth. What started out with a new wrinkle — both GMs agreeing to field rosters comprised of 12 forwards and seven defensemen — turned into another dominant performance by LA. […]
First Look: New Goalie Masks for Kuemper and Forsberg, 2026-27 Season
Each year, around the NHL, training camps open up with optimism, fresh faces, and a mixture of various tidbits and storylines. LA will feature all of that and more — especially with a new head coach, some new assistants, and a handful of free agent signings at forward. What else is new? How about a […]
2026 Rookie Faceoff, Game 3: Kings vs. Mammoth, Projected Lineup and Live Stream Info
For the final day of this year’s Rookie Faceoff tournament in San Jose, a pair of 1-1 teams will face off. Either the Kings or Mammoth will leave town feeling pretty good about themselves with a 2-1 record. Will that be LA or Utah? If you missed any of the tournament’s opening action, LA was […]
Thoughts from Lefebvre on Fighting a Giant, Scoring Goals, and Being a Rising Kings Prospect
Across two games in San Jose this weekend, played in less than 24 hours against different opponents, the two outcomes were polar opposites. Perhaps what’s a little odd to think about until you dig into it further, the Kings did a better job beating the Ducks on Sunday than San Jose did in beating LA […]
Thoughts from Koehn Ziemmer after Two Goal Performance at Rookie Faceoff
Prior to Saturday’s opening game of the 2026 Rookie Faceoff, Kings prospect Koehn Ziemmer talked with Mayor’s Manor about coming into the season with a chip on his shoulder. At 21 years old, there’s still plenty of runway for the up-and-comer, including two years remaining on his entry-level contract. However, he finds himself at a […]
Rookie Faceoff, Game 2: Postgame Quotes from Andrew Lord on Kings 4-1 Win over Ducks
Game 2 of the 2026 Rookie Faceoff likely couldn’t have gone much better for the LA Kings. They showed an ability to quickly turn the page less than 24 hours after an embarrassing defeat to the Sharks and more than rebounded with an impressive 4-1 domination over the rival Ducks. Following the on-ice action that […]
2026 Rookie Faceoff, Game 2: Kings vs. Ducks, Projected Lineup and Live Stream Info
It’s a new day, and the Kings are going to try again against a new opponent. Saturday night didn’t go as planned, with LA’s hockey club taking an 8-1 thrashing at the hands of an older, more experienced Sharks team. That’s not to offer any excuses for their performance, the Kings gave up far too […]
Rookie Faceoff, Game 1: Postgame Quotes from Andrew Lord on Kings 8-1 Loss to Sharks
Game 1 of the 2026 Rookie Faceoff didn’t exactly go as planned for coach Andrew Lord and the LA Kings on Saturday. Before they could even catch their breath early in the first period, they were already down a few goals, and things just went downhill from there. Following an 8-1 defeat to the Sharks […]
2026 Rookie Faceoff, Game 1: Kings vs. Sharks, Projected Lineup and Live Stream Info
And… here we go. Hockey is back! For the second consecutive year, the Kings will open their Rookie Faceoff slate of games with a contest against the Sharks. Only this time, it will be played at Tech CU Arena in San Jose. It will be Saturday’s marquee game, closing out the three game slate. A […]