LA General Manager Ken Holland didn’t sit on his hands come the annual opening of NHL Free Agency on July 1. By signing a handful of players on both sides of the puck, he attempted to bolster the Kings offense and fortify a roster he’ll now hand over to coach Peter Laviolette. Later in the […]
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Scott Laughton Returning to Kings on a Three-Year Deal
Sometimes, patience pays off. Even though it was well documented that the Kings and veteran center Scott Laughton had mutual interest in signing him to an extension, it just took a little longer than anybody probably expected. In a rather smart move, the 32-year-old forward and his agent decided to take things to July 1, […]
UFA EVE: Laughton Not Likely to Return to Kings, Keep an Eye on Giroux
On the eve of free agency opening up around the NHL — and with little marquee names available, as the rising salary cap has allowed many teams to re-sign their key players — Kings GM Ken Holland is about to begin a hunt for some depth down the middle of his roster. From nearly the […]
Salary Cap Crunch: Where Kings Stand Entering 2026 Offseason, Plus Likely Roster Moves
It’s been roughly three weeks since the Kings were eliminated from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs and the team’s offseason activity is expected to start picking up soon. First up is the hiring of a coach. This process is being headed up by GM Ken Holland, with expectations they should have somebody in place by […]
10 Things We Learned at LA Kings Exit Interviews
Their lockers are cleaned out, the team’s season is officially over, and several Kings’ players spent Wednesday answering questions about what went wrong, what comes next, and who they’ll be without Anze Kopitar. Here’s what stood out. 1. Clarke Views Himself as Part of the Core Defenseman Brandt Clarke is a restricted free agent this […]