When the LA Kings 2026-27 schedule was released in mid-July, their opening stretch jumped right off the page. There weren’t going to be any easy games in the first 10; and the first five would feature a slew of championship contenders. So, here they sit, winless in their first three games. Nobody feels sorry for […]
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5-Year-Old Drew Doughty’s Letter to Wayne Gretzky
When Kings defenseman Drew Doughty was selected by the Kings at the 2008 NHL Draft, that isn’t where the story truly started. It’s not even in the year or two prior, when team scouts poured over his every move in the OHL. No, it goes all the way back to deep in his childhood. And […]
Kings Of The Podcast, Ep. 271: NHL Season Preview, Plus Fan Questions
Summer is over, so it’s time for an all-new Kings Of The Podcast. In this episode, co-hosts John Hoven and Dennis Bernstein touch on all things LA hockey related and answer more than a dozen fan submitted questions. Topics covered include: — Trade Rumors — Which prospects are NHL ready — Who gets called up […]
NHL RADIO REPLAY: LA Kings Season Preview During TFP Hot Stove
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 first show of the 2026-27 hockey season. With regular-season games just days away, they covered a plethora of LA Kings-related topics, including — which team is likely to […]
(Nearly) Every Word Said by Doughty, Holland, and Laviolette about the Kings New Captain
As is usually the case when GM Ken Holland is made available to the media, there’s a lot to unpack from his season-opening press conference. However, in this article we’re going to focus on the key Topic of the Day, defenseman Drew Doughty being named the 15th captain in LA Kings history. Also joining Holland […]