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Mayor’s Manor Partners with Nacsport for X’s and O’s Series
Mayor’s Manor announces a season-long partnership with Nacsport to upgrade its X’s and O’s video breakdowns for the 2026-27 NHL season. Starting with the next installment on the Kings’ penalty kill, every analysis will use Nacsport’s professional‑grade software—featuring live motion tracking, dynamic telestration, and searchable tagging—offering fans the same tactical insight used by DEL, Liiga, and other elite teams. The series, which began in September with a look at coach Peter Laviolette’s offense and the revamped power play, now promises deeper, frame‑by‑frame commentary.
Projected Lineups: Kings at Blackhawks – What’s at Stake, Stats, Notes, and How to Watch
The LA Kings head to Chicago on Oct. 27, 2026, for the second game of a back‑to‑back after their dominant road win over the Rangers. Coach Peter Laviolette may swap goalies, inserting Anton Forsberg for Darcy Kuemper, and could rest veteran Corey Perry, leaving Jared Wright as the only forward backup. The Kings aim to improve their 4‑1‑0 road start and keep momentum against a struggling Blackhawks team that’s 0‑3‑0 in the Central. Key stats: Artemi Panarin boasts 21 points in 14 games vs Chicago, while Connor Bedard has scored in three of his last four meetings with LA. A win would tighten the Kings’ road record and set the tone before a seven‑game home stretch.
Projected Lineups: Kings at Rangers – Revenge, Rebound, Pregame Notes, and How to Watch
The LA Kings open their first back‑to‑back of the 2026‑27 season tonight at Madison Square Garden, hoping to bounce back from a recent loss in New Jersey. Sitting 2‑1‑0 on the road, the club relies on strong goaltending but still needs secondary scoring beyond Adrian Kempe and new acquisition Artemi Panarin, who boasts 12 goals and 19 points in 13 games against the Rangers. Center Quinton Byfield is doubtful, while Mats Zuccarello remains out, prompting coach Peter Laviolette to consider lineup tweaks such as an 11‑plus‑7 or 12‑plus‑6 configuration and possibly inserting Taylor Ward. The projected lineup features Panarin, Kempe, Byfield and others, with James Reimer in goal for New York. The puck drops at 4:00 pm PT on ABTV, DIRECTV 692, Spectrum 320 or via DAZN.
Reign Projected Lineup vs. Stars; Pregame Notes for Game 2 in Texas, and How to Watch
Ontario Reign aim to seize first place in the AHL Pacific Division with a win over the Texas Stars tonight at 5:00 p.m. PT. After a three‑goal comeback victory on Friday, the Reign trail Colorado by one point, but an Eagles loss would lift coach Andrew Lord’s squad to the top. Key contributors include forward Martin Chromiak (6 G, 2 A), prospects Ziemmer (3 G, 2 A) and Kirill Kirsanov (1 G, 4 A), and goaltender Hampton Slukynsky, who makes his third start seeking his first win. Projected lineup lists Chromiak, Ziemmer, Kirsanov and Slukynsky in net. The game streams on FloSports with a radio feed also available.
Projected Lineups: Kings at Devils – Pregame Notes, Questions, and How to Watch
The LA Kings head to New Jersey on Oct. 24 seeking a third straight win and a .500 record on a road trip against the Devils. Coach Peter Laviolette’s lineups hinge on center Quinton Byfield’s health and goaltender Darcy Kuemper, who just posted a 41‑of‑43 save performance and moved into seventh‑most wins in franchise history. Defense will likely stay unchanged, with Cody Ceci sitting after recent success, while Brandt Clarke’s pairing remains a focus after his overtime winner. The Devils, meanwhile, have just traded for Connor Hellebuyck, leaving Dawson Mercer out of the lineup. Key stats: Artemi Panarin has eight points in his last five games at the Prudential Center.
Reign Projected Lineup vs. Stars; Pregame Notes for Game 1 in Texas, and How to Watch
The Ontario Reign travel to Texas for Game 1 of a back‑to‑back series, aiming to improve on their 4‑2‑0 Pacific Division start. Junior winger Martin Chromiak, fresh off a breakout AHL season, leads the offense with four goals and an assist in six games; he scored both the tying and game‑winning goals in a recent 3‑2 win. Goalie Erik Portillo is projected to start after a 25‑save effort against San Diego. The Stars struggle with a league‑worst 61.1% penalty kill, giving the Reign a chance on the power play. The projected lineup and streaming info (FloSports, 5:00 p.m. PT) are listed, along with injury updates.
LA Kings Prospects on TV Today and Tomorrow
The Kings now have a record ten prospects playing for seven NCAA programs, surpassing their OHL and CHL representation. This weekend’s college‑hockey slate lets fans watch several of those future Kings on TV: Boston College faces No. 4 Denver on Altitude 2 (DirecTV 681‑1), featuring prospects Jared Wright, James Reeder, Kristian Epperson, Brendan McMorrow and BC’s 2023 sixth‑round pick Ryan Conmy. Providence meets UMass Lowell on NESN (628) and ESPN+, with freshman forwards Blake Zielinski and Thomas Vandenberg. Penn State hosts Canisius on the Big Ten Network (610), showcasing defenseman Caeden Herrington. Additional streams include Army @ Quinnipiac and Clarkson @ Vermont on ESPN+. All games offer a chance to track the Kings’ rising talent.
Projected Lineups: Kings at Islanders – Pregame Notes, Quotes, and How to Watch
The Kings head to the Islanders on Oct. 22 seeking back‑to‑back wins after a road‑trip victory, but center Quinton Byfield remains day‑to‑day with an upper‑body injury, leaving Erik Haula as a placeholder. Artemi Panarin and Adrian Kempe each tallied three points in the last game, and goalie Darcy Kuemper appears to be returning to Vezina‑caliber form with a .930+ save percentage in recent starts. Coach Peter Laviolette is expected to stick with the top defensive duo Brandt Clarke‑Erik Gustafsson, while Cody Ceci is a likely scratch. The matchup, broadcast on ESPN+ at 4:30 p.m. PT, pits a 1‑4‑2 Kings against a 5‑4‑0 Islanders, and the Kings hold a perfect 9‑0‑1 record against New York dating back to Jan. 2022.
LA Kings Prospect Tracker: Week Ending October 20, 2026
The third weekly LA Kings Prospect Tracker (through Oct. 20, 2026) highlights OHL defenseman Lucas Ambrosio’s rough stretch with Erie (0 points in two losses, but drops a fight with Kane Barch), Flint Firebirds captain Jimmy Lombardi’s 14 points in eight games (4‑2 win over Owen Sound, now on pace for a 100‑point season), and standout performances from Ryan Conmy, Kristian Epperson and Tobias Krestan’s first DEL points. OHL standouts also include Jan Chovan’s steady play for Sudbury, Adam Goljer’s assist for Kingston, QMJHL right‑wing Liam Lefebvre’s 5‑5 line in Cape Breton’s 4‑1 win, goalie Yegor Rybkin’s 6‑4 victory for Moncton, and Penticton’s Giorgos Pantelas picking up an assist despite a winless stretch.
Kings Roster Move: Jared Wright Recalled from AHL Ontario
The LA Kings are set to recall 23‑year‑old forward Jared Wright from the AHL Ontario side before Thursday’s road game against the New York Islanders. Wright, who has bounced between the Kings and the Reign all season and is waiver‑exempt, has appeared in just one NHL game this year after 23 games last season. The move follows Quinton Byfield’s early exit with an upper‑body injury in Washington, leaving him day‑to‑day per coach Peter Laviolette. Wright’s return gives the Kings a fresh option on the injury‑hit roster.
Reign Projected Lineup vs. Wranglers; Several Changes, Pregame Notes, and How to Watch
The Ontario Reign host the Calgary Wranglers Tuesday night at Toyota Arena, marking the AHL’s first Canada‑U.S. matchup of the season and the first of eight 2026‑27 meetings. Calgary leads the Pacific Division 5‑2 and boasts top‑ranked power‑play and penalty‑kill units, while the Reign aim to bounce back from a 5‑2 loss to the Henderson Silver Knights and improve their special‑teams play. Projected line‑up features Aatu Jamsen on the wing after his first power‑play goal, Carter George in goal after a 15‑save OT win, and likely scratches include prospect Vojtech Cihar and defenseman Jared Woolley. The puck drops at 7:00 p.m. PT, streaming on FloSports with a radio feed available.
NHL RADIO REPLAY: Mayor’s Minutes – Turning Around the Kings, Byfield, Defense, and LA Trade Rumors
Mayor’s Minutes returns to NHL Network Radio as the Los Angeles Kings chase their first win on a five‑game road trip. Hosts John Hoven, Jake Hahn and Victoria Matiash dissect the Kings' latest moves, debating Byfield’s role, Clarke’s performance, Laviolette’s coaching decisions, and Ceci’s impact. The panel also tackles the swirling Connor Hellebuyck trade rumors. Listeners can stream the segment or download the audio from MayorsManor’s Apple Podcasts page. This roundup offers a quick pulse on LA’s offseason chatter and what’s at stake for the struggling franchise.
Projected Lineups: Kings at Capitals – Pregame Notes, Quotes, and How to Watch
The LA Kings head into a crucial match at Washington on Oct. 20 after a disastrous 0‑4‑2 start, the worst offensive output in the league despite only six games played. Coach Peter Laviolette, who is 0‑4‑0 against the Capitals, may revert to a 12‑forward, 6‑defense lineup now that veteran Mats Zuccarello returns from injury, putting the fate of Erik Gustafsson, Joel Edmundson, Brian Dumoulin or Cody Ceci in the balance. Key stats: Artemi Panarin boasts a career point‑per‑game versus Washington (38 P in 38 games), while Adrian Kempe sits one point shy of tying Jim Fox for 11th‑most in Kings history. With playoff odds slipping below 15% for teams four points out by Nov. 1, the Kings must win now to stay afloat.
Mini-Movie: Doughty’s Ascension to LA Kings Captain
Veteran defenseman Drew Doughty is announced as the Los Angeles Kings’ new captain ahead of the 2026‑27 NHL season. In a media briefing at training camp, Doughty expressed pride while Coach Peter Laviolette praised his lifelong devotion to the franchise, recalling a childhood letter Doughty wrote to Wayne Gretzky at age five. The announcement is accompanied by a newly released “Black & White” mini‑movie titled “From Childhood Dream to LA Kings Captain,” chronicling his rise from a Toronto‑area fan to NHL leader.
Reign Projected Lineup vs. Silver Knights; plus Injury News, Pregame Notes, and How to Watch
Andrew Lord’s Ontario Reign return to Toyota Arena on Saturday night to take on the visiting Henderson Silver Knights. It will be the first of eight meetings between the clubs this season, with five matchups coming before New Year’s Eve. Heading into tonight, Lord’s squad will be looking to build upon a 3-2 win over […]
Projected Lineups: Kings vs. Bruins – Pregame Notes, Quotes, and How to Watch
As crazy as this sounds, the Kings have only played five games this season — some NHL clubs are set to play their 10th contest of the 2026-27 campaign. Regardless of the wonky pacing for LA to start the year, sitting at 0-3-2 isn’t sitting well with anybody. “Listen, everybody’s frustrated,” said head coach Peter […]
Roster Moves: Kings Recall Ward, Send Wright Back to AHL Ontario
Saturday morning brought more roster moves for the LA Kings. After being sent down and recalled earlier in the week, Jared Wright is once again on his way back to AHL Ontario. Additionally, Taylor Ward was recalled to the Kings and took to the ice earlier today at the team’s practice facility in El Segundo […]
Mayor’s Manor Live Podcast with Darryl Sutter
Mayor’s Manor Live returns in podcast form, with Darryl Sutter as our guest. He stops by to talk about his new book — The Code of the West: Lessons from the Ranch and the Rink — which is packed with stories taken from throughout his life. During his interview here, some of the topics covered […]
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 […]
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 […]
Reign Projected Lineup at Gulls; plus Goaltending Update, Pregame Notes, and How to Watch
For the first time since mid-April, the Ontario Reign will be facing a team other than Coachella Valley when they take the ice in San Diego tonight. Between their best-of-five playoff series last spring, two more games this preseason, and then three games to open their 2026-27 campaign, coach Andrew Lord’s squad has seen a […]
LA Kings Prospect Tracker: Week Ending October 13, 2026
It’s Week 2 of the LA Kings Prospect Tracker and there are some fascinating storylines across every league. In Flint, Jimmy Lombardi has 12 points through six games — a 136-point pace if he can keep this up. Liam Lefebvre’s scoring streak ended in a matchup against his former team, but he got back on […]
Radio Replay: Reviewing Kings Season to Date, Key Player Evaluations
Enjoy a free replay of this week’s Edmonton Sports Talk radio, where John Hoven joined the program to break down everything that’s gone on with the Kings through their first four games. Among the topics covered were changes made by new head coach Peter Laviolette, Darcy Kuemper in net, Brandt Clarke’s minutes, Quinton Byfield at […]
Edmonton Radio: Hoven Previews Kings-Oilers Matchup in LA
Enjoy a free replay of the Tom Gazzola show from Edmonton, where John Hoven joined as a special guest to preview tonight’s Kings-Oilers matchup. Among the topics covered were Artemi Panarain’s hot start to the season, how Darcy Kuemper’s past few games may spell a turnaround, what’s been different under head coach Peter Laviolette, LA’s […]
Projected Lineups: Kings vs. Oilers – Pregame Notes, Quotes, and How to Watch
With either a point earned or a point lost in Vegas, depending on your perspective, the Kings return home on Tuesday night to face the McDavid and Draisaitl show. After only four games played thus far, pressure is starting to mount as Peter Laviolette and the Kings continue searching for some scoreboard success. Following an […]
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