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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 final show of the season. With summer in full swing, they covered all the hot topics of the week — including: a variety of recent LA Kings UFA […]
Trade Trees are attractive because they show how things develop over time. There’s a saying in hockey that if “Wayne Gretzky can be traded, anyone can,” and it’s true. When…
The Detroit Red Wings have been trying to get back into the Stanley Cup Playoffs for years now, and when the team signed an injured Patrick Kane back in 2023, they were hoping a resurgence could help them end their lengthy post-season drought.Despite another strong start in 2025/26, the team just couldn’t stay in the […] The post Veteran Patrick Kane Open to a Reunion With his Former Team appeared first on HEAVY .
Four days of Development Camp at the Kings training facility in El Segundo are now in the books, including the final scrimmage delivering the week’s most competitive hockey. Between the on-ice reps and media availabilities that followed, there was plenty to unpack before putting a bow on things. Here are our final 10 Tidbits from […]
Should the Blackhawks, Sharks, and Kings be having second thoughts about their moves?
The Edmonton Oilers made NHL history during the offseason with their recent move.Edmonton hired Mike Babcock as their head coach, and he hired his longtime assistant DJ Smith as an assistant coach. Smith had previously served as the head coach of the Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings, so he brings in plenty of experience.Although […] The post Oilers Made NHL History With Recent Move appeared first on HEAVY .
There's still time for NHL teams that had an underwhelming or flat-out poor start to free agency to turn things upgrade their squad. But for now, the Kings, Red Wings and other teams were the losers of July 1.
Mats Zuccarello wanted to be wanted. And the LA Kings made that happen. Zuccarello knew early in the offseason that a return to Minnesota was likely not going to be in the cards. He left with no hard feelings, saying he had an honest conversation with Wild General Manager Bill Guerin early in the process […] The post A humble Mats Zuccarello felt wanted in Los Angeles and he’s motivated to reward that faith on the ice appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
What a difference a day makes. A mere 24 hours ago, there was a nervous energy that had been building for a few days in Los Angeles, as Scott Laughton walked to free agency on July 1. However, when all was said and done, the two sides managed to agree on a three-year contract late […]
Imagine a world where Albert Pujols had become a free agent after only five seasons with the Angels. Or if Bryce Harper, Manny Machado and other stars had reached the market years earlier than they actually did. That possibility is at the center of one of MLB’s latest proposals during collective bargaining negotiations with the […] The post Proposed MLB Contract Rule Would Have Changed Everything appeared first on The Lead .
We’ve officially hit the NHL free agency frenzy, and the Minnesota Wild have technically been active.They did lose Kirill Kaprizov’s best friend in Mats Zuccarello to the Los Angeles Kings. Zuccarello signed a 1-year/$1 million deal with the Kings, with a $5 million incentive bonus at ten games played. More simply put, the deal is […] The post Minnesota Wild Hand Out Extensions, But Not to Quinn Hughes Yet appeared first on HEAVY .
July 1 wasn’t only the start of NHL Free Agency — it was also Day 3 of Development Camp. Without an afternoon scrimmage on Wednesday, the schedule was much lighter: some positional practices in the morning and a little individual work. Yet a shorter day didn’t mean a quiet one. Below are 10 tidbits collected […]
Day one of free agency is in the books. Lot more eventful than I was expecting. The Kings retained the services of forward Scott Laughton, got the services of forward Corey Perry back and added the services of six additional players to the organization, at varying levels. Overall, in my opinion, the Kings had a […] The post 5 Takeaways From Day 1 of LA Kings Free Agency appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
The era of Mats Zuccarello with the Minnesota Wild officially came to a close on Wednesday, the opening day of the NHL’s 2026 free agency period. Zuccarello, who was not retained by Wild GM Bill Guerin, signed a one-year contract to join the Los Angeles Kings.Zuccarello, who signed with the Wild as a free agent […] The post Mats Zuccarello Doesn’t Hold Back After Split From Wild appeared first on HEAVY .
Joseph had 11 points in 51 games split between the Blues and Kings during the 2025-26 season.
The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed center Scott Laughton to a three-year contract worth $10.5 million, carrying an average annual value of $3.5 million, according to Elliotte Friedman. Laughton was…
The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Mathieu Joseph to a one-year, $1 million contract, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported. Joseph, 29, spent last season splitting time between the St. Louis Blues, where he scored two goals and 11 points in 39 games, and the Los Angeles Kings, where he scored no points in 12 games. Mathieu…
The LA Kings have signed forward Scott Laughton to a three-year contract, carrying an AAV of $3,500,000 through the 2028-29 season. Laughton was acquired by the Kings at the trade deadline a few months back for what ultimately amounted to a second-round pick. The two sides seemed to be a very good fit and clearly […] The post Kings sign forward Scott Laughton to three-year contract (AAV: $3,500,000) appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
The Kings also signed forward Jan Jenik to a one-year, two-way contract.
Let’s begin with the obvious, this is a way too early look at how things may unfold for the Kings leading into opening night against the Avalanche on Sept. 30 in Colorado. However, just like time stands still for no man, the internet has little patience when it comes to speculating on possible line combinations […]
LA General Manager Ken Holland didn’t sit on his hands come the annual opening of NHL Free Agency on July 1. By signing a handful of players on both sides of the puck, he attempted to bolster the Kings offense and fortify a roster he’ll now hand over to coach Peter Laviolette. Later in the […]
Three more signings for the LA Kings. The Kings have inked defensemen Erik Gustafsson and Scott Perunovich to one-year contracts. Forward Lane Pederson to a two-year contract. The first year is a two-way deal and the second year is a one-way deal, which is interesting. Additionally, the Kings have signed forward Jan Jenik to a […] The post Kings sign Lane Pederson (two years) + Erik Gustafsson, Scott Perunovich & Jen Jenik to one-year contracts appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
The LA Kings have made several signings today, with more to come. Starting with analysis of the biggest three moves they’ve made thus far, with reported contract information, all at the forward position. The Kings added forward Mats Zuccarello and Corey Perry on one-year contracts, with forward Erik Haula signing a two-year deal. Forward Scott […] The post First Reactions – Kings Reportedly Sign Mats Zuccarello, Corey Perry (one-year) & Erik Haula (two-years) appeared first on LA Kings Insid...
Sometimes, patience pays off. Even though it was well documented that the Kings and veteran center Scott Laughton had mutual interest in signing him to an extension, it just took a little longer than anybody probably expected. In a rather smart move, the 32-year-old forward and his agent decided to take things to July 1, […]
Pederson has spent most of the past several years in the AHL, but played a few games with the Flyers last season.