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Top 10 Questions: 2026 Offseason Finale
Zach Dooley and Jesse Cohen recap the biggest stories from the LA Kings 2026 Off-Season. The Kings made a number of moves from hiring a new coaching staff, to free agency and a busy weekend at the draft. Get caught up on all the moves from the summer before the new season begins. The post Top 10 Questions: 2026 Offseason Finale appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
2026 Training Camp Preview – Wingers
If there is one part of the LA Kings roster this season that should be really exciting it’s the talent and depth on the wings. Looking at the top-end talent, combined with the number of NHL’ers in camp, the Kings haven’t had this kind of firepower on the wings in a long time. Adding a […] The post 2026 Training Camp Preview – Wingers appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Nelson Emerson
Nelson Emerson joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to discuss his role as General Manager of the Ontario Reign, the upcoming Rookie Faceoff and the development path of a number of young players. The post Nelson Emerson appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
2026 Training Camp Preview – Centers
With the retirement of Anze Kopitar, the Kings entered the 2026 offseason with the unenviable task of replacing the greatest player in franchise history. Was that task actually achievable? Not sure that it was, or at least not without impacting other areas of the roster. The Kings did not add a long-term, top-six center this […] The post 2026 Training Camp Preview – Centers appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
LA Kings Announce 2026 Rookie Camp + Rookie Faceoff Roster & Schedule
The LA Kings have announced their roster for 2026 Rookie Camp and the 2026 Rookie Faceoff, to be held from September 11 – 15. The camp will begin on September 11 at Toyota Sports Performance Center with a full-team practice session, which is open to the public. The group will then travel to San Jose […] The post LA Kings Announce 2026 Rookie Camp + Rookie Faceoff Roster & Schedule appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
2026 Training Camp Preview – Right-Shot Defensemen
While the NHL roster has balance, throughout the organization, the Kings have far more left-shot defensemen than right-shot defensemen. As such, of the 15 blueliners coming to training camp on NHL contracts, only five shoot right. Of those five, three – Cody Ceci, Brandt Clarke and Drew Doughty – come with NHL experience, on higher-priced, […] The post 2026 Training Camp Preview – Right-Shot Defensemen appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
2026 Training Camp Preview – Left-Shot Defensemen
The Kings will bring 10, left-shot defensemen to training camp with NHL contracts. While I think we can safely point to a few of them as being on the NHL roster, there’s actually a lot of intrigue with this group both short and long term. I think you can look at the group of defensemen […] The post 2026 Training Camp Preview – Left-Shot Defensemen appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Roster Talk
The 2026-27 NHL season is coming up and before training camp and rookie camp begin Zach Dooley and Jesse Cohen reset the conversations surrounding the LA Kings roster and the decisions that are likely to be discussed in the coming weeks. The post Roster Talk appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
LA Kings scheduled to play 12 times on national television during 2026-27 season
Introducing the 2026-27 LA Kings National Broadcast schedule. The Kings will begin their upcoming season on TNT against the Colorado Avalanche on September 30, a rematch of last spring’s playoff series. That one we already knew. Throughout the remainder of the season, the Kings will feature on 11 additional times, bringing their current national haul […] The post LA Kings scheduled to play 12 times on national television during 2026-27 season appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
2026 Training Camp Preview – Goaltenders
I felt that the team’s goaltending situation last fall was very straight forward. Darcy Kuemper was the unquestioned starter, coming off a Vezina Trophy nomination in 2024-25. Anton Forsberg was specifically signed to be the trusted, veteran number-two. Erik Portillo was ready to assume the starting role in the AHL, supported by veteran Pheonix Copley. […] The post 2026 Training Camp Preview – Goaltenders appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Darren Abbott
Chief Revenue Officer (Darren Abbott) joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to discuss a number changes for the Kings in the 2026-27 season. Abbott talks about the challenges of scheduling an 84 game season as well as promotional nights and more. The post Darren Abbott appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Talking Kings prospects at the World Junior Summer Showcase with Jon Morosi on The Insider Show
Hey Insiders! The latest episode of The Insider Show includes a conversation with our newest contributor, Jon Morosi, who made the trip to Windsor, Ontario a few weeks back to view the World Junior Summer Showcase games being contested between top prospects from Canada, Finland, Sweden and the USA. There, Morosi got his eyes on […] The post Talking Kings prospects at the World Junior Summer Showcase with Jon Morosi on The Insider Show appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
50 Days, 50 Facts About The LA Kings
50 Days until LA Kings hockey! Well, sort of. 50 days until the LA Kings take the ice at Crypto.com Arena, against the Florida Panthers on October 6. I’d have normally timed this out until the regular-season opener but hey, technicalities fly just fine around here. I needed another week to get this one where […] The post 50 Days, 50 Facts About The LA Kings appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
The Insider Show | Jon Paul Morosi
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 .
Kings Announce 2026-27 Promotional Schedule + LAKI Suite Night Information Form!
Insiders! Sharing a couple of things today, including a request form for LAKI Suite Night! You’ll find that below. But first some potentially helpful information. The Kings announced today their promotional schedule for the 2026-27 season. The giveaway items, the theme nights, the charitable tie-ins, the information you might want when selecting a game to […] The post Kings Announce 2026-27 Promotional Schedule + LAKI Suite Night Information Form! appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Kings Assistant Coach Chris Hajt on the importance of special teams, building a strong penalty kill and more!
The LA Kings went into this offseason with a number of priorities. One of which – while it was obvious – has been stated numerous times. Ken Holland referenced it on several occasions. Peter Laviolette spoke about it as well and the hires he made on his staff put actions behind his words. What I’m […] The post Kings Assistant Coach Chris Hajt on the importance of special teams, building a strong penalty kill and more! appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Chris Hajt
New LA Kings Assistant Coach Chris Hajt joins All The Kings Men to breakdown a variety of topics in advance of the 2026-27 season! The post Chris Hajt appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Armed with experience, Henry Brzustewicz is making an impact in more ways than one
A Calgary Flame is the most loyal fan of a future Los Angeles King. The sentence is stunning, until you learn the identity of each player: Hunter Brzustewicz is the Flame; Henry Brzustewicz is the King. They are brothers, and fellow right-shot defensemen, born in Michigan a little more than two years apart. The support […] The post Armed with experience, Henry Brzustewicz is making an impact in more ways than one appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
LA Kings to Honor Anze Kopitar & Retire Number 11 on February 24, 2027
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 .
Kings Associate Coach Phil Housley on “attacking the game”, adding offense from the blueline & more!
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 .
Phil Housley
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 .
Summer Signings: Erik Gustafsson and Scott Perunovich
Head Coach Dan Watson (Grand Rapids Griffins) and Head Coach Steve Potvin (Tuscon Roadrunners) join host Jesse Cohen to discuss the pair of defensemen signed by the Kings this summer. Erik Gustafsson and Scott Perunovich will compete for a roster spot at training camp in September. The post Summer Signings: Erik Gustafsson and Scott Perunovich appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Justin Williams joins The Insider Show to detail his experience playing for and winning with Peter Laviolette
Here at LAKI, we’re in peak offseason mode. The news cycle has died down, and it provides a chance to dissect things a bit more before the action picks up again in a few weeks as teams get ready for a shortened training camp and preseason. With the benefit of additional time on our hands, […] The post Justin Williams joins The Insider Show to detail his experience playing for and winning with Peter Laviolette appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
The Insider Show | Justin Williams
Justin Williams, a former LA Kings forward who is currently in the role of Special Advisor to the GM for the Carolina Hurricanes, recalls his experience playing for Peter Laviolette on The Insider Show with Jared Shafran. Williams also discusses how Laviolette’s system and style could help the Kings as they turn the page and […] The post The Insider Show | Justin Williams appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Recapping The World Junior Summer Showcase!
Happy Sunday, Insiders! Four LA Kings prospects gathered this past week in Windsor, Ontario to take part in the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase event. The summer showcase, for those unfamilar, is a summer evaluation event for the United States, Canada, Sweden and Finland, helping to evaluate players in advance of the World Junior Championships. […] The post Recapping The World Junior Summer Showcase! appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
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