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Bruins vs. Kings PREVIEW/GAMETHREAD

Just the Facts What happened last Game? While they started extremely shaky, the Bruins ultimately worked themselves back into the game through the power play and ultimately won a 4-2 game! Game Preview So! Boston pulled one out after a rough first 20 against the Ducks, and now must bring their tired selves to Hollywood […]

10/17 Preview – Panarin/Laferriere/Kempe Tonight + Forsberg In Net, Ward/Wright Swap, Zuccarello Out But Traveling

WHO: Los Angeles Kings (0-3-2) vs. Boston Bruins (6-2-0) WHAT: 2026-27 NHL Regular Season, Game 6/84 WHEN: Saturday, October 17 @ 6:00 PM Pacific WHERE: Crypto.com Arena – Los Angeles, CA HOW TO FOLLOW: VIDEO: ABTV, DAZN – VIDEO: 830 AM KLAA, ESPN LA App, LA Kings App – TWITTER: @dooleylak & @lakings TODAY’S MATCHUP: […] The post 10/17 Preview – Panarin/Laferriere/Kempe Tonight + Forsberg In Net, Ward/Wright Swap, Zuccarello Out But Traveling appeared first on LA Kings Insider .

NHLTR Mock Trade: Kings acquire Jets' Connor Hellebuyck in 5-piece deal

Welcome back to another edition of NHLTR Mock Trade. We've had success over the years getting the majority of trade components correct, but who's counting? For this segment we'll head to Winnipeg and check in with disgruntled Jets' goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. The suspended Vezina trophy winner is still at home waiting for general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff to pull off a trade. The Jets are being patient with this process and have been mulling over options for months. Recently, the heat has ...

Oilers should split up McDavid and Draisaitl, at least until Nuge returns

Reinforcements are on the way for the Edmonton Oilers, with Zach Hyman returning to the lineup tomorrow along with anticipated returns for Colton Dach and Jake Walman. It’s some welcome news.  Without looking under the hood, the Oilers are 5-1-1 after sweeping a California road trip, doing enough against the LA Kings, but eventually getting that first…

Kings' Kevin Fiala Finally Has Timeline After Multiple Setbacks

After six straight 20+ goal seasons (averaging 27 per year), Los Angeles Kings forward Kevin Fiala had his 2025-26 season cut down by a brutal leg injury suffered during the Olympics. The road to his recovery has been rife with setbacks, but it sounds like he can finally start targeting a return to the Kings lineup. Not around the corner, but at least it's starting to come into focus. Frank Seravalli writes on Sportsnet.ca that Fiala will be skating again this weekend. Fiala’s recovery has b...

Doughty, Kempe believe improvements start at the top with top players & team leaders

For the Kings to break out of their season-opening rut, the change they need has to come from the top of the lineup. You can disagree with fourth-line decisions or 12/6 versus 11/7 looks. And that’s fine. But ultimately, the 18th man in the lineup on a given night isn’t the reason the Kings have […] The post Doughty, Kempe believe improvements start at the top with top players & team leaders appeared first on LA Kings Insider .

Kings Kick the Tires on Connor Hellebuyck, and the Jets Have a Plan If He Tries to Come Back

The Connor Hellebuyck saga just picked up a new suitor. The Los Angeles Kings have kicked the tires on the suspended Jets goalie, and according to Sportsnet's Frank Seravalli, they have been told Hellebuyck would accept a trade to LA. Meanwhile, Winnipeg is quietly preparing for the nightmare scenario where he tries to walk back into the building. The post Kings Kick the Tires on Connor Hellebuyck, and the Jets Have a Plan If He Tries to Come Back appeared first on Terez Owens .

Episode 008: Future Considerations – Kings Prospect Talk, Early Season Reviews Across Every League

Hockey season is not only back, but things are in full swing across the globe — from Canadian junior leagues and U.S. college games to European action, and everything in between. With that in mind, it’s time for an all-new episode of Future Considerations. This ongoing collaboration between John Hoven and Jesse Cohen returns, with […]

Practice Report 10/15 – Kings shuffle the deck + Laviolette talks options, focus on scoring more goals

The Kings were back on the ice this morning for the first of two practices in advance of Saturday’s game versus Boston. Full group skate today, but not the same look. Here’s how the Kings aligned during today’s practice – Panarin – Laferriere – Kempe Moore – Byfield – Haula Armia – Laughton – Wright […] The post Practice Report 10/15 – Kings shuffle the deck + Laviolette talks options, focus on scoring more goals appeared first on LA Kings Insider .

Thursday Practice Notes; plus Quotes from Doughty, Laferriere, and Laviolette

Thursday’s practice at Toyota Sports Performance Center brought a slightly reshuffled Kings lineup. After five games and plenty of blunt self-assessment from inside the room, coach Peter Laviolette shifted the top-six a bit. Here’s how the team aligned: Line rushes today: Panarin–Laferiere–Kempe
Moore–Byfield–Haula
Armia–Laughton–Wright
Lee–Helenius–Perry Clarke–Gustafsson Edmundson–Doughty
Anderson–Dumoulin Ceci is running with Zuccarello on odd-man drills #GoKingsGo — Alexander […]

Who Must Step Up for the Los Angeles Kings in Post-Kopitar Era?

Last season, the Los Angeles Kings once again struck out in the first round in a swift four-game sweep at the hands the Colorado Avalanche. However, that was not the biggest storyline for the team this offseason.  Instead, it was the retirement of the team’s captain and two-time Stanley Cup champion center, Anze Kopitar, who […] The post Who Must Step Up for the Los Angeles Kings in Post-Kopitar Era? appeared first on The Lead .

Report: Kings & Jets Discussing Connor Hellebuyck Trade

Just last week, they were called an "out of left field" team entering the Connor Hellebuyck conversation . But now, a report from Frank Seravalli of Sportsnet tells us that the LA Kings are seriously looking into a trade with the Winnipeg Jets for the three-time Vezina winner. Kings kicking tires on Connor Hellebuyck - Oct. 15, 2026 - Frankly Hockey with @Buccigross https://t.co/hb37iy5jWh — Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) October 15, 2026 " Count the Los Angeles Kings among teams who have ...

Matt Greene to join Arizona State’s coaching staff under Dave Hakstol

Looks like the Kings are losing a long-time member of their player development staff. In a story first reported by college hockey reporter Brad Elliott Schlossman, Matt Greene will be accepting a job with Arizona State University as an assistant coach on Dave Hakstol’s staff. “I’m excited to join Arizona State University to help create […] The post Matt Greene to join Arizona State’s coaching staff under Dave Hakstol appeared first on LA Kings Insider .