As the NHL’s regular season continues to draw closer, an official announcement regarding the league’s 2026-27 jersey initiative — called Hometown Remix and commonly referred to as HTR — still appears more than a month away. According to multiple sources, the NHL plans to announce the program in early November. However, we still have a […]
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(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 […]
This Date in LA Kings History: August 24th
From their humble beginnings as one of the NHL’s Second Six expansion teams in 1967, through a pair of Stanley Cups to rosters filled with Hall of Fame players and fan favorites, the LA Kings have experienced a rich hockey history over the past 60 years. Courtesy of the Kingstorian, Harry Ouzounian, here are some […]
New Numbers Assigned for Kings UFA Signings + Notes on Perry, Wright, and Kopitar’s Jersey Retirement
Similar to last summer, Kings GM Ken Holland went shopping on July 1, adding players for both his NHL squad and a few reinforcements expected to start the season in AHL Ontario. That list included forwards Mats Zuccarello and Erik Haula, as well as defenseman Erik Gustafsson. Confirmed pic.twitter.com/nLrkvdgPd8 — The Mayor | John Hoven […]
Ken Holland: Full Quotes from Friday – Including on Doughty’s Future
Kings GM Ken Holland met with the media virtually following Day 1 of the 2026 NHL Draft and addressed a wide range of topics, including some bombshell news about Drew Doughty’s contract negotiations. He also discussed LA’s first-round selection of Elton Hermanson and provided updates on several key roster decisions heading into free agency. Holland […]