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How the rebuilt Pac-12 looks to be ‘in a tier of its own’ Kyle Bonagura from ESPN profiles the reformed Pac-12 as it returns to being a functional conference and hopes to set itself apart from the perceived Group of Six conferences. Spartans have their QB Boise State releases a new hand-painted helmet Biletnikoff Award […]
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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 […]
The 2020 NHL Draft featured high-end talent at all three positions, headlined by Ottawa Senators stars Jake Sanderson and Tim Stutzle. Owen Cameron takes a look at what changes would be made if general managers across the league had a second chance to make their picks.
Joining Jared Shafran on The Insider Show is Jon Paul Morosi, a new contributor to the site, who recently attended the World Junior Summer Showcase in Windsor, Ontario. While at the event, Morosi observed four Kings prospects in action, including Elton Hermansson (Sweden), Henry Brzustewicz (USA), Jimmy Lombardi (Canada) and Vertti Svensk (Finland), who are […] The post The Insider Show | Jon Paul Morosi appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Getting drafted to the NHL is one of the biggest accomplishments and milestones of any young hockey player’s career. The sad reality, though, is that getting drafted doesn’t guarantee you’ll get there. Some prospects make it out with entry-level contracts, others see their rights expire and go on to play overseas or leave the game…
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 […]
Bruins erase early deficit to tie No. 3 Blue Devils
Few things make the NHL more exciting than a heated rivalry, and the Los Angeles Kings have been part of several memorable ones. The Pacific Division is filled with plenty…
Now that Anze Kopitar has retired, it's time for Quinton Byfield to step into the spotlight as the Los Angeles Kings' top center. But is he ready for the primetime matchups?
Follow @mayorNHL Building upon a recent visit to NHL Network Radio — where they assigned a letter grade to GM Ken Holland’s performance over the past year — MM founder John Hoven once again returned to the airwaves, joining Jake Hahn and Tyler Madarasz to talk more LA Kings. They explored who might be the […]
Anze Kopitar is Los Angeles Kings' royalty, and later on this season, he's going to receive his flowers, and feel the love from the organization, and the fan base. The Kings have announced they will retire Kopitar's No.11 and unveil a bronze statue for the franchise cornerstone on February 24, 2027, against the Montreal Canadiens. Kopitar announced his retirement towards the end of last season, and feels it's surreal to see the organization honor him so soon after his playing days. To have my ...
In today’s rumour rundown, we start off with the Montreal Canadiens, who are looking for a right-shot defenseman, and two targets have been revealed. Next, the Los Angeles Kings are…
The 2026-27 National Hockey League season is rapidly approaching. One player who won’t participate in it is Los Angeles Kings legend, Anže Kopitar. Following the Kings’ sweep at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche, the Slovenian forward retired. Unsurprisingly, it didn’t take long for the team to honour him, as the Kings are set to…
The Los Angeles Kings are honoring Anze Kopitar with a jersey retirement and a statue, reflecting his legacy in LA. The post Kings to Honor Anze Kopitar, Cementing Him in Los Angeles History appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Kopitar will become the eighth player in franchise history to have his number retired.
Number 11, Rising Soon! The LA Kings announced this morning that the organization will retire Anze Kopitar’s number 11 to the rafters on February 24, 2027, in a ceremony which will also include a bronze statue outside Crypto.com Arena. Anze Kopitar on Jersey Retirement & Statue To have my number retired and a statue unveiled […] The post LA Kings to Honor Anze Kopitar & Retire Number 11 on February 24, 2027 appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
The Los Angeles Kings have been one of the NHL’s most historic and recognizable franchises. They became champions by winning Stanley Cups in 2012 and 2014, transforming Southern California’s hockey…
Some trades dominated the headlines. Others quietly changed the course of the season.
Phil Housley nearly became an LA King as a player. The pick that Buffalo used to take the future Hall of Fame defenseman was once Los Angeles’ first-round selection, though it was traded to the Sabres before the draft. The rest, for Housley, was history, as he went on to become one of the NHL’s […] The post Kings Associate Coach Phil Housley on “attacking the game”, adding offense from the blueline & more! appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
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 […]
New LA Kings Associate Coach Phil Housley joins All The Kings Men to breakdown a variety of topics in advance of the 2026-27 season! The post Phil Housley appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Elias Pettersson was spotted training with other NHL players at the Los Angeles Kings' practice facilities, which brought up a double-edged dilemma for the Vancouver Canucks. There’s still a long way to go before the 2026-27 NHL season, but the Vancouver Canucks could benefit from every extra rep they can get. Thus, learning that Elias Pettersson has been practicing on the ice during the summer is a pleasant sight, even if he did so at the Los Angeles Kings’ practice facility in El Segundo, ...
Former NCAA players will soon make up a huge percentage of all rookies in the NHL, so who are the three to look out for in the Pacific Division for 2026-27?
We are just under two months away from the start of the 2026-27 season, and one Vancouver Canucks forward is already on the ice preparing for the season. On Tuesday, August 4, Elias Pettersson was seen training in Los Angeles at the Kings’ practice facility. The video quality isn’t perfect, so it’s hard to…