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Evaluating The 2026 Kings Draft Class w/ Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Yannetti
It’s that time of the year, Insiders. Presenting a lengthy conversation with Mark Yannetti about the 2026 LA Kings Draft Class. The Kings selected 11 players last month, the organization’s largest draft class in the seven-round draft era. The Kings added six forwards, four defensemen and one goaltender, as they added both quality and quantity […] The post Evaluating The 2026 Kings Draft Class w/ Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Yannetti appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Reaction to the Kings Offseason with Tony Granato on The Insider Show
Hey Insiders! Excited to share another new episode of The Insider Show with you today. Before we get to that, wanted to say thanks again to all who submitted questions to Zach and I for our last Q&A edition. We will aim to do another one when the season gets closer! This week I had […] The post Reaction to the Kings Offseason with Tony Granato on The Insider Show appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
The Insider Show | Tony Granato
Former LA Kings forward and current television analyst Tony Granato joins The Insider Show with Jared Shafran to discuss the offseason to this point and go deeper on some of the changes the team has made as they prepare for 2026-27. Granato’s familiarity with the league as a whole gives him a broader perspective of […] The post The Insider Show | Tony Granato appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
2026 Draft Evaluation: Elton Hermansson, Liam Lefebvre, Adam Goljer
Micke Sundell (MoDo), Félix Bibeau (Chicoutimi Saguenéens) and Mário Bližňák (HK Dukla Trenčín) join host Jesse Cohen to discuss the first three players selected by the Kings at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.Elton Hermansson, Liam Lefebvre and Adam Goljer were selected with the 19th, 46th and 49th picks overall. The post 2026 Draft Evaluation: Elton Hermansson, Liam Lefebvre, Adam Goljer appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Some New Numbers For The LA Kings!
Introducing the numbers for your new LA Kings. New season, new numbers 🔢 pic.twitter.com/9HfPuOlHzD — LA Kings (@LAKings) July 18, 2026 For starters, forward Scott Laughton will continue to wear number 21 with the Kings, which is what he wore after the trade deadline in the 2025-26 season. That was his number in Philadelphia, so […] The post Some New Numbers For The LA Kings! appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Introducing the 2026-27 LA Kings regular-season schedule
Introducing the 2026-27 LA Kings schedule! Always a fun day to put games to paper. The schedule this season will mark the return to 84 games around the NHL, the first time since the 1993-94 season. If you’d like to think about just how long that’s been, Dave Taylor played 33 games for the Kings […] The post Introducing the 2026-27 LA Kings regular-season schedule appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Draft Recap w/ Scott Wheeler (The Athletic)
Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to evaluate the 11 picks the LA Kings made at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Wheeler shares his views on all 11 players as well as the strength of the Kings draft class as a whole compared to the rest of the league. The post Draft Recap w/ Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Kings sign forward Elton Hermansson to three-year, entry-level contract
The LA Kings have signed forward Elton Hermansson to a three-year, entry-level contract. Hermansson was the Kings’ first-round selection at the 2026 NHL Draft and he now becomes the first player from that draft class to sign an entry-level contract. Hermansson is expected to play next season with MoDo Hockey in Sweden next season, in […] The post Kings sign forward Elton Hermansson to three-year, entry-level contract appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
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 .
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 .
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 .
Development Camp Recap & Summer Update
Zach Dooley and Jesse Cohen discuss the recently completed Development Camp and explore how recent events in the NHL may impact the LA Kings 2025-26 season. The post Development Camp Recap & Summer Update appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
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 .
Peter Laviolette
New LA Kings Head Coach Peter Laviolette joins All The Kings Men to breakdown a variety of topics in advance of the 2026-27 season! Laviolette provides in-depth breakdowns on the new direction of the team’s coaching staff, including the hires of Phil Housley, Chris Hajt and Ray Whitney. Additionally, Laviolette offers some insight on the […] The post Peter Laviolette appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Peter Laviolette discusses coaching staff with insight on Housley, Hajt, Whitney & approach for 2026-27
Insiders, sharing some intel from new LA Kings Head Coach Peter Laviolette, regarding the breakdown of the LA Kings coaching staff ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Kings announced Laviolette’s staff last week, consisting of three new hires – associate coach Phil Housley and assistant coaches Chris Hajt and Ray Whitney – joining assistant coach […] The post Peter Laviolette discusses coaching staff with insight on Housley, Hajt, Whitney & approach for 2026-27 appeared first on LA Kings Inside...
Scott Laughton felt the fit in Los Angeles was “seamless” last season and chose to run it back for three more years
Scott Laughton felt the fit in Los Angeles was seamless. During his exit interview, after the 2025-26 season came to a close, Laughton left the door wide open to potentially coming back to the Kings. That was May, though and that’s a wide window for things to either happen or change. With a light center […] The post Scott Laughton felt the fit in Los Angeles was “seamless” last season and chose to run it back for three more years appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
A humble Mats Zuccarello felt wanted in Los Angeles and he’s motivated to reward that faith on the ice
Mats Zuccarello wanted to be wanted. And the LA Kings made that happen. Zuccarello knew early in the offseason that a return to Minnesota was likely not going to be in the cards. He left with no hard feelings, saying he had an honest conversation with Wild General Manager Bill Guerin early in the process […] The post A humble Mats Zuccarello felt wanted in Los Angeles and he’s motivated to reward that faith on the ice appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
2026 Free Agency Recap
Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen to recap the first day of Free Agency. The pair discuss the handful of signings the LA Kings made and Ken Holland’s media availability. The post 2026 Free Agency Recap appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
5 Takeaways From Day 1 of LA Kings Free Agency
Day one of free agency is in the books. Lot more eventful than I was expecting. The Kings retained the services of forward Scott Laughton, got the services of forward Corey Perry back and added the services of six additional players to the organization, at varying levels. Overall, in my opinion, the Kings had a […] The post 5 Takeaways From Day 1 of LA Kings Free Agency appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Kings sign forward Scott Laughton to three-year contract (AAV: $3,500,000)
The LA Kings have signed forward Scott Laughton to a three-year contract, carrying an AAV of $3,500,000 through the 2028-29 season. Laughton was acquired by the Kings at the trade deadline a few months back for what ultimately amounted to a second-round pick. The two sides seemed to be a very good fit and clearly […] The post Kings sign forward Scott Laughton to three-year contract (AAV: $3,500,000) appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Kings sign Lane Pederson (two years) + Erik Gustafsson, Scott Perunovich & Jen Jenik to one-year contracts
Three more signings for the LA Kings. The Kings have inked defensemen Erik Gustafsson and Scott Perunovich to one-year contracts. Forward Lane Pederson to a two-year contract. The first year is a two-way deal and the second year is a one-way deal, which is interesting. Additionally, the Kings have signed forward Jan Jenik to a […] The post Kings sign Lane Pederson (two years) + Erik Gustafsson, Scott Perunovich & Jen Jenik to one-year contracts appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
First Reactions – Kings Reportedly Sign Mats Zuccarello, Corey Perry (one-year) & Erik Haula (two-years)
The LA Kings have made several signings today, with more to come. Starting with analysis of the biggest three moves they’ve made thus far, with reported contract information, all at the forward position. The Kings added forward Mats Zuccarello and Corey Perry on one-year contracts, with forward Erik Haula signing a two-year deal. Forward Scott […] The post First Reactions – Kings Reportedly Sign Mats Zuccarello, Corey Perry (one-year) & Erik Haula (two-years) appeared first on LA Kings Insid...
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