Kings sign Elton Hermansson to entry-level contract
Los Angeles selected Hermansson 19th overall in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
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Insider Q&A! The Insider Show answers your offseason Kings questions two months out from training camp!
Thanks to all who submitted questions via the thread posted over the weekend! Presenting the answers! We were able to tackle many of the questions submitted, but not every question made the final version for one reason or another. I went through the thread this afternoon and I think I gave my answer to any […] The post Insider Q&A! The Insider Show answers your offseason Kings questions two months out from training camp! appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
The Insider Show | Q&A July 14, 2026
The Insider Show Q&A returns, as Jared Shafran and Zach Dooley table questions from LAKingsInsider.com, focusing in on the LA Kings offseason. Topics covered include the moves the team made at forward, potential moves to come on the blueline, systematic adjustments under Peter Laviolette and more! The post The Insider Show | Q&A July 14, 2026 appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
VIDEO: Laviolette’s First 24 Hours in Los Angeles as Kings Head Coach
Through the team’s ongoing Black & White video series, the LA Kings have produced a behind the scenes look at new head coach Peter Laviolette. The documentary style short follows the veteran coach through his first 24 hours as the organization’s bench boss. Take a look… Follow @mayorsmanor MORE LA KINGS NEWS: REPORT: Major Changes […]
VIDEO: Chatting with Kings Day 2 Selections at 2026 NHL Draft
Kings broadcasters Josh Schaefer and Daryl Evans were on hand at this year’s NHL Entry Draft in Buffalo last month — and they brought along a video crew. In the short below, they chat with the team’s Day 2 NHL selections, gather a few comments from a handful of the organization’s newest prospects. Take a […]
Summer Signings: Laughton & Perry
Dary Evans joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the free agent signings of Corey Perry and Scott Laughton. Both forwards played for the Kings at different points in the 2025-26 season. The post Summer Signings: Laughton & Perry appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Bill Ranford, Mark Yannetti on why the Kings drafted another goalie + status of the LA goaltending pipeline
If you went into the NHL Draft with one, main area of strength within the Kings prospect pool, I think most would have agreed that strength was in goal. With Erik Portillo pushing for an NHL backup job and three young goaltending prospects in the wings, the Kings pool was certainly strong between the pipes, […] The post Bill Ranford, Mark Yannetti on why the Kings drafted another goalie + status of the LA goaltending pipeline appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Ontario Reign Closing in on New Assistant Coach to Replace Hajt
What offseason? Things continue to progress around the LA Kings organization, including at the AHL level. Over the weekend, Mayor’s Manor has learned through various sources that the Ontario Reign are closing in on an assistant coach to fill the spot vacated by Chris Hajt’s recent promotion to the NHL under Peter Laviolette. From what […]
Kings Making Trade Calls On Canucks' Elias Pettersson
The Los Angeles Kings have kicked the tires on Elias Pettersson, though nothing came of it. Per Farhan Lalji of TSN , speaking on Donnie and Dhali, the Kings called the Vancouver Canucks about their struggling center, but the conversation did not advance far. "There has been some conversation around Elias Pettersson. I do know that the Kings made a call and they kicked the tires," Lalji said. "It wasn't a formal offer, but I don't think what they were discussing providing back was necessaril...
Zane Smith Doubles-Down on One-Sided Feud with Carson Hocevar Ahead of Quaker State 400
NASCAR brought four drivers to the hauler this week ahead of Sunday’s race at EchoPark Speedway in an attempt to […]
Jannik Sinner Beats Alexander Zverev to Win 2026 Wimbledon Men's Final Bracket
Jannik Sinner remains the king of Wimbledon after defeating Alexander Zverev to win the gentlemen's final for the second consecutive year.
Insider Q&A – Offseason Edition
Offseason Q&A Time! The next LA Kings Insider Show is ready to be recorded next week and we’re taking it back to an Insider Q&A. Thought we got a lot of insight before the playoffs and Jared and I liked how that show went. So, now that the Kings have gone through free agency, with […] The post Insider Q&A – Offseason Edition appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
LA Kings Forward Alignment? Thoughts On What We Could See, Based on Laviolette/Holland Offseason Comments
Let’s investigate, shall we? The LA Kings added several forwards into the mix during free agency, as General Manager Ken Holland looked to re-work his team up front. The focus was on increasing offense, while adding depth at the center position, both of which remain priorities for the team both in the short and long […] The post LA Kings Forward Alignment? Thoughts On What We Could See, Based on Laviolette/Holland Offseason Comments appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
LA Kings 2026 Prospect Rankings: Players No. 6-10
After a brief pause for the NHL Entry Draft and then Development Camp, we’re back at it, picking up where we left off with Part II in this year’s LA Kings Prospect Ranking series. Just to tie up some loose ends, it’s worth noting that the list was finalized in May. Thus, it doesn’t include […]
Erik Haula is excited to join Finland teammate Joel Armia in Los Angeles, with eyes on a “good opportunity” with the Kings
Once the LA Kings were an option, early in unrestricted free agency, Erik Haula knew right away his first call would be to a friend from high school. Someone who he had known for a long time. A family friend during his childhood. One of those guys who you knew his parents and he knew […] The post Erik Haula is excited to join Finland teammate Joel Armia in Los Angeles, with eyes on a “good opportunity” with the Kings appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
LA Kings Made the Right Choice Not to Re-Sign Andrei Kuzmenko
It’s safe to say this NHL offseason has been a wild ride. With jaw-dropping trades, surprising signings, and nonstop news around the league, it almost feels strange to have a…
Maple Leafs Handed Concerning Update on $21M Free Agent Signing
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ signing of star goalie Sergei Bobrovsky may not pan out as expected.Bobrovsky helped the Florida Panthers win back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2024 and 2025, but he and the rest of the team struggled last season. After the worst year of his career, Bobrovsky became a free agent, and he signed a […] The post Maple Leafs Handed Concerning Update on $21M Free Agent Signing appeared first on HEAVY .
Comments from Mats Zuccarello on Leaving the Wild to Sign with LA Kings
When Kings General Manager Ken Holland saw the calendar flip to July 1 last week, he didn’t waste any time getting to work — signing a handful of players on both sides of the puck. Among a group of several veteran forwards added to LA’s roster was 38-year-old Mats Zuccarello. Per @mayorNHL, Zuccarello gets a […]
Comments from Erik Haula on Joining the LA Kings
Although Kings GM Ken Holland was quite busy signing players last week, nearly all of those free agent deals were of the one-year variety. Not so for forward Erik Haula, his new deal with Los Angeles calls for two years at a $3.6M AAV. Now 35, the longtime NHL veteran is coming off a career-high […]
Colin Cowherd says USMNT folded like wet cardboard vs. Belgium, might be too kind
Monday night’s USMNT catastrophe against Belgium completely erased and potentially overshadowed everything Mauricio Pochettino’s plucky side was able to accomplish at this World Cup. There’s no need to be hyperbolic and say it was all for naught because collecting the…
WATCH: LA Kings 2026 Dev Camp Video Highlights
We’re always looking to try new things here at Mayor’s Manor, including additional use of audio and video features. As some may have noticed last week on social media, we had a team of four photographers descend upon Toyota Sports Performance Center in El Segundo to capture all the action at this year’s LA Kings […]
Forget Claude Giroux—The Leafs should target Patrick Kane: Leafs Morning Take
The hockey world is still buzzing over the Leo Carlsson offer sheet. At this point, it’s anyone’s guess what Anaheim will elect to do, but it would be surprising if they didn’t match. That said, it’s a ton of money. That’s where the conversation started on the latest edition of Leafs Morning Take. Inflation has…
Remembering the Los Angeles Kings’ Triple Crown Line
Growing up in the 1970s as a hockey fan in Los Angeles, I was intimately familiar with three things very few Angelenos had even a remote grasp upon: 1) Los…
Is Simon Nemec’s new Flames contract a good deal?
The Calgary Flames got a significant piece of off-season business completed on Monday, announcing a five year deal for newly acquired defenceman Simon Nemec that will keep him wearing a snazzy red jersey through the 2030-31 season. Nemec’s deal comes during a pretty interesting off-season for defencemen exiting their entry-level years. The Los Angeles Kings…
Stars sign Kyle Burroughs to one-year contract
Burroughs, who signed a two-year contract for next season, played 33 games for the Los Angeles Kings in 2024-25.
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