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9/28 Practice Report – Gustafsson on fit in LA, Laviolette’s system + First Regular-Seasons Skate, Edmundson/Perry updates
Practice Day 1, Insiders! I would consider this to be the first practice of the 2026-27 regular season. I think that today is a swing day in some ways, but for the Kings, it was basically their roster for opening night and the practice seemed to be held as such. I don’t know how best […] The post 9/28 Practice Report – Gustafsson on fit in LA, Laviolette’s system + First Regular-Seasons Skate, Edmundson/Perry updates appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Top 10 Questions: Training Camp 2026 (Final)
1 – Drew Doughty named Captain 2 – how would the shortened preseason schedule impact the organizations decisions? 3 – How would the five goaltenders under contract be assigned? 4 – How would health issues impact the roster? 5 – Who would play on the Top 6 among the forwards? 6 – Who would play […] The post Top 10 Questions: Training Camp 2026 (Final) appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
REIGN PRE-SESAON GAME #2 FINAL – ONT (2) , CV (1) SO
The Ontario Reign defeated the Coachella Valley Firebirds in a shootout Sunday night by a final score of 2-1 in front of 6,480 fans at Acrisure Arena. The Reign will open the regular season Friday, Oct. 2 at Acrisure Arena taking on the Firebirds at 7 p.m. PST. Kenny Connors tied the game with 1.3 […] The post REIGN PRE-SESAON GAME #2 FINAL – ONT (2) , CV (1) SO appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
5 Observations As 2026 Training Camp Comes To A Close
Training camp has come and gone, Insiders. When the Kings hit the ice tomorrow morning, I’d consider it to be a regular-season practice. Two days later, the team will be back in Denver for the regular-season opener against the Colorado Avalanche. Then it’s on. As camp comes to a close, I think we’ve seen how […] The post 5 Observations As 2026 Training Camp Comes To A Close appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Preseason FINAL – Kings 6, Ducks 2 – Turcotte, Kempe, Laviolette
The LA Kings ended the preseason with a 6-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday afternoon at Crypto.com Arena. The Ducks opened the scoring just over seven minutes into the game. Anaheim forced a turnover in the corner, behind the Kings net, to win possession back deep in the Los Angeles zone. Forward Nikita […] The post Preseason FINAL – Kings 6, Ducks 2 – Turcotte, Kempe, Laviolette appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Alex Turcotte – 9.26
Hear from forward Alex Turcotte after a three-point peformance in a 6-2 preseason victory over Anaheim. The post Alex Turcotte – 9.26 appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
LIVE THREAD – Preseason Game 4, Kings vs. Ducks
WHO: Los Angeles Kings (1-2) vs. Anaheim Ducks (1-2) WHAT: 2026 NHL Preseason, Game 4 WHEN: Saturday, September 26 – 1:00 PM WHERE: Crypto.com Arena – Los Angeles, CA HOW TO FOLLOW: VIDEO: ABTV, DAZN, LISTEN: ESPN LA 710, ESPN LA App TWITTER: @DooleyLAK, @LAKings Today’s LA Kings Lineup – Today's @LAKings Line Rushes – […] The post LIVE THREAD – Preseason Game 4, Kings vs. Ducks appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
9/26 Preview – Final Dress Rehearsal + Kngs “hopeful” on Zuccarello, Laviolette on pairings, roster moves
WHO: Los Angeles Kings (1-2-0) vs. Anaheim Ducks (1-2-0) WHAT: 2026 NHL Preseason, Game 4/4 WHEN: Saturday, September 26 @ 1:00 PM Pacific WHERE: Crypto.com Arena – Los Angeles, CA HOW TO FOLLOW: VIDEO: ABTV & DAZN – VIDEO: ESPN LA App – TWITTER: @dooleylak & @lakings TODAY’S MATCHUP: The LA Kings conclude their preseason […] The post 9/26 Preview – Final Dress Rehearsal + Kngs “hopeful” on Zuccarello, Laviolette on pairings, roster moves appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
9/26 Preview – Final Dress Rehearsal + Kngs “hopeful” on Zuccarello, Laviolette on pairings, free DAZN stream
WHO: Los Angeles Kings (1-2-0) vs. Anaheim Ducks (1-2-0) WHAT: 2026 NHL Preseason, Game 4/4 WHEN: Saturday, September 26 @ 1:00 PM Pacific WHERE: Crypto.com Arena – Los Angeles, CA HOW TO FOLLOW: VIDEO: ABTV & DAZN – VIDEO: ESPN LA App – TWITTER: @dooleylak & @lakings TODAY’S MATCHUP: The LA Kings conclude their preseason […] The post 9/26 Preview – Final Dress Rehearsal + Kngs “hopeful” on Zuccarello, Laviolette on pairings, free DAZN stream appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
REIGN PRE-SESAON FINAL – ONT (4) , SD (3) OT
The Ontario Reign defeated the San Diego Gulls in overtime Friday night by a final score of 4-3 in front of 4,721 fans at Toyota Arena. The Reign will play Coachella Valley on Sunday for their final pre-season game with puck-drop at 5 p.n. PST. Aatu Jämsen scored 1:27 into overtime to hand the Reign […] The post REIGN PRE-SESAON FINAL – ONT (4) , SD (3) OT appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
9/25 Practice Report – Zuccarello full contact, “possibility” for tomorrow + 3v3, Special Teams Today’s Focus
You could call today the final day of training camp, from a practice standpoint. The Kings will play their preseason finale tomorrow afternoon and Sunday is a day off. They’ll be back on the ice for practice on Monday and Tuesday, but by that time, we are looking at what should be closer to the […] The post 9/25 Practice Report – Zuccarello full contact, “possibility” for tomorrow + 3v3, Special Teams Today’s Focus appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Assistant Coach Ray Whitney On Successful Power Plays + Training Camp Day 9 Primer
What makes a good NHL power play? Easy question to answer, if you ask new Kings assistant coach Ray Whitney. “A great player, it’s as simple as that,” Whitney said. “I think we got one at the trade deadline and that’s a big part of it. He’s had very good success with Peter as well […] The post Assistant Coach Ray Whitney On Successful Power Plays + Training Camp Day 9 Primer appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Kings assign five to AHL-Ontario, place five on waivers as final roster approaches
Another set of transactions, Insiders. The LA Kings have announced a slew of roster moves, as they get the NHL roster down to a more manageable number, with Saturday’s preseason final nearly upon us. Saturday’s game has a clear focus – get the NHL group in action, all together, perhaps as we should expect to […] The post Kings assign five to AHL-Ontario, place five on waivers as final roster approaches appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Ray Whitney
Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley speak with new assistant coach Ray Whitney about his path to coaching in the NHL, what he hopes to see in the 2026-27 LA Kings and more. The post Ray Whitney appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Preseason FINAL – Kings 2, Ducks 1 – Armia, Lee, Laviolette
The LA Kings skated to their first victory of the preseason, as they defeated the Anaheim Ducks by a 2-1 final score on Wednesday evening at Honda Center in Anaheim. Anaheim opened the scoring midway through the opening period through forward Ethan Procyzsyn. After a neutral-zone turnover by Kings forward Martin Chromiak, Anaheim came back […] The post Preseason FINAL – Kings 2, Ducks 1 – Armia, Lee, Laviolette appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Joel Armia – 9.23
Hear from forward Joel Armia after he scored a goal in a 2-1 preseason victory over Anaheim. The post Joel Armia – 9.23 appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
LIVE THREAD – Preseason Game 3, Kings @ Ducks
WHO: Los Angeles Kings (0-2) @ Anaheim Ducks (1-0) WHAT: 2026 NHL Preseason, Game 3 WHEN: Wednesday, September 23 – 7:00 PM WHERE: Honda Center – Anaheim, CA HOW TO FOLLOW: VIDEO: SLVR, LAKings.com, LISTEN: ESPN LA 710, ESPN LA App TWITTER: @DooleyLAK, @LAKings Live stream on LAKings.com will not be embedded, but it is […] The post LIVE THREAD – Preseason Game 3, Kings @ Ducks appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
9/23 Preview – Last Chance U, Bubble Players Talk Camp Battles + Haula on Early Days & Lineup Thoughts
WHO: Los Angeles Kings (0-2-0) @ Anaheim Ducks (1-0-0) WHAT: 2026 NHL Preseason, Game 3/4 WHEN: Wednesday, September 23 @ 7:00 PM Pacific WHERE: Honda Center – Anaheim, CA HOW TO FOLLOW: VIDEO: SLVR & LAKings.com – VIDEO: ESPN LA 710 & ESPN LA App – TWITTER: @dooleylak & @lakings TODAY’S MATCHUP: The LA Kings […] The post 9/23 Preview – Last Chance U, Bubble Players Talk Camp Battles + Haula on Early Days & Lineup Thoughts appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Preseason FINAL – Kings 3, Mammoth 6 – Clarke, Lefebvre, Laviolette
The LA Kings fell to 0-2 in the 2026 preseason as they dropped a 6-3 decision against the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday evening at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Utah opened the scoring midway through the first period with a power-play goal, coming on its second man-up opportunity of the game. Mammoth defenseman Mackenzie Weegar […] The post Preseason FINAL – Kings 3, Mammoth 6 – Clarke, Lefebvre, Laviolette appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Brandt Clarke – 9/22
Hear from defenseman Brandt Clarke after he collected a goal and an assist in a preseason defeat against Utah. The post Brandt Clarke – 9/22 appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
LIVE THREAD – Preseason Game 2, Kings vs. Mammoth
WHO: Los Angeles Kings (0-1) vs. Utah Mammoth (0-1) WHAT: 2026 NHL Preseason, Game 2 WHEN: Tuesday, September 22 – 7:00 PM WHERE: Crypto.com Arena – Los Angeles, CA HOW TO FOLLOW: VIDEO: SLVR, LAKings.com, LISTEN: ESPN LA 710, ESPN LA App TWITTER: @DooleyLAK, @LAKings Live stream on LAKings.com will not be embedded, but it […] The post LIVE THREAD – Preseason Game 2, Kings vs. Mammoth appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
9/22 Preview – Veterans To Play, Kuemper In Net + Defensive Pair Thoughts, PP Chance, Lefebvre Debut
WHO: Los Angeles Kings (0-1-0) vs. Utah Mammoth (0-1-0) WHAT: 2026 NHL Preseason, Game 2/4 WHEN: Tuesday, September 22 @ 7:00 PM Pacific WHERE: Crypto.com Arena – Los Angeles, CA HOW TO FOLLOW: VIDEO: SLVR & LAKings.com – AUDIO: ESPN LA 710 & ESPN LA App – TWITTER: @dooleylak & @lakings TODAY’S MATCHUP: The LA […] The post 9/22 Preview – Veterans To Play, Kuemper In Net + Defensive Pair Thoughts, PP Chance, Lefebvre Debut appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Camp Cuts Reaction
Zach Dooley and Jesse Cohen discuss the first round of cuts to the LA Kings 2026-27 Training Camp. The post Camp Cuts Reaction appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Day 5 Camp Update – Zuccarello Latest, Perry Update, Lines/Pairs Change + Kings Reduce Camp Roster
Training Camp, Day 5, is in the books. Lots to discuss from today. First things first, the Kings have announced a reduction to their training camp roster following today’s practices. As noted this morning, this is unsurprising. The schedule always pointed towards today as being the first cutdown day of the fall. The Kings designed […] The post Day 5 Camp Update – Zuccarello Latest, Perry Update, Lines/Pairs Change + Kings Reduce Camp Roster appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Offense has been the name of the game among LA Kings forwards under Peter Laviolette
The theme of LA Kings training camp through the first three practices has been very similar, seemingly regardless of who you ask. Offense. It’s not exactly surprising. The Kings scored 220 goals last season, the fourth-fewest in the NHL. The power play converted at just 17.8 percent, the fifth-lowest number in the NHL. We’ll get […] The post Offense has been the name of the game among LA Kings forwards under Peter Laviolette appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
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