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Episode 006: Future Considerations – Summer Thoughts on Every Kings Prospect
Building off the Kings recent haul at the NHL Entry Draft — featuring a record breaking 11 selections — it seems like a perfect time to jump back into the deep end of LA’s prospect pool. With that in mind, another episode of Future Considerations has been released across multiple platforms. This ongoing collaboration between […]
New Numbers Assigned for Kings UFA Signings + Notes on Perry, Wright, and Kopitar’s Jersey Retirement
Similar to last summer, Kings GM Ken Holland went shopping on July 1, adding players for both his NHL squad and a few reinforcements expected to start the season in AHL Ontario. That list included forwards Mats Zuccarello and Erik Haula, as well as defenseman Erik Gustafsson. Confirmed pic.twitter.com/nLrkvdgPd8 — The Mayor | John Hoven […]
Kings Of The Podcast, Ep. 270 – Summer Review, Plus Clipboard Guy
Summer often brings a little bit of down time, but certainly not in the hockey world. It’s been a busy few weeks and Kings Of The Podcast returns with all new episode to discuss what’s been going on. In addition to about an hour full of LA-related topics, a special surprise guest will stop by […]
LA Kings 2026-27 Schedule and Other NHL Season Notes
Returning for their 60th NHL season, the LA Kings 2026-27 schedule is now available. This year brings a new twist, and a throwback to the mid-90s, as the NHL has moved from its traditional 82-game season to 84 games, with each team playing an additional two contests — and reducing the number of preseason games […]
UPDATE: LA Kings New Purple Jersey Coming Next Season – More Notes and Mock-Ups
It’s been about six weeks since our initial article discussing the Kings new purple jersey that’s expected to launch in September/October. Of course, this is all part of a league-wide jersey program coming for the NHL’s 2026-27 season — something expected to be marketed as a Hometown Remix (HTR) collection. Although we had confirmed the […]
Kings Sign 2026 First Round Pick Elton Hermansson – Why Now and What’s Next?
Unlike last year, where it took more than eight months before Henry Brzustewicz signed his entry level contract, the Kings and 2026 first-rounder Elton Hermansson have gotten right down to business. Earlier today, the team announced they’ve agreed to a three-year ELC with the 18-year-old winger. Although scouts Mark Yannetti and Christian Ruuttu were already […]
LA Kings 2026 Prospect Rankings: Players No. 1-5
This is the one you’ve been waiting for. Having worked our way through the Honorable Mentions and players No. 6-15 in this year’s Prospect Rankings, we’re now ready to announce the top five. As noted previously, this list was finalized in May. Thus, it doesn’t include any emergency adds or changes to include any prospect […]
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 […]
Ontario Reign 2026-27 Schedule and Other AHL Season Notes
The countdown is on; there’s less than 90 days away from Opening Night in both the AHL and NHL. While the latter will release their full 2026-27 regular season schedule next week, those at the AHL office had other ideas. It’s time to start thinking about puck drop in the Inland Empire, with Ontario’s full […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
UPDATED: NHL Rookie Faceoff Tournament Headed Back to San Jose, Full Schedule Released
The article below was originally published on June 11, 2026. It has now been updated to include the full schedule, where noted. Mayor’s Manor has learned through a variety of sources that the NHL Rookie Faceoff event is set to go big this September. Originally reconstructed as a six-team tournament back in 2018, Vegas hosted […]
NHL RADIO REPLAY: Thoughts on Kings UFA Roster Adds, Trade Rumors, LA’s Next Captain, and Carlsson Offer Sheet
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 […]
Comments from Scott Laughton on His Extension with the LA Kings
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 […]
Final Tidbits from LA Kings 2026 Dev Camp
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 […]
10 Tidbits: Kings 2026 Dev Camp, Day 3
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 […]
FIRST LOOK: LA Kings 2026-27 Line Combos, Plus Salary Cap Outlook After July 1 Signings
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 […]
5 Things We Learned From Ken Holland’s Free Agency Availability
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 […]
Scott Laughton Returning to Kings on a Three-Year Deal
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, […]
He’s Back, Corey Perry Returns to LA Kings on One-Year Deal
In what should be the least surprising news of July 1, veteran forward Corey Perry is returning to Los Angeles on a one-year deal that will likely include a few incentives. Update: Perry does not have any regular season bonuses. He has games played bonuses for the first two rounds of the playoffs, per Ken […]
REPORT: Kings Set to Add Free Agent Forward Mats Zuccarello on One-Year Deal
Adding to their list of veteran NHL signings expected today, the Kings are believed to have agreed to a one-year deal with veteran forward Mats Zuccarello. According to information tweeted by TSN’s Chris Johnston, it will be an incentive-based contract carrying a $1M base plus bonuses. Update: Zuccarello has a bonus at 10 games played […]
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