Let’s begin with a public service announcement: this article contains math. Don’t worry, though; it should be easy enough. No reason to be scared. Earlier this week, all NHL teams had to submit their Opening Night rosters to the league office. Essentially, clubs had to prove that they were compliant with the agreed-upon salary cap […]
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SOURCES: Kings Make Final Roster Decisions, Comes with a Slight Swerve
With preseason games now complete, all eyes turn to what moves GM Ken Holland will make to get his roster down to the league maximum of 23 before Monday’s deadline. And in typical LA style, there appears to be a slight swerve in what’s about to take place. To help set the stage, Holland trimmed […]
FIRST LOOK: LA Kings 2026-27 Line Combos, Plus Salary Cap Outlook After July 1 Signings
Let’s begin with the obvious, this is a way too early look at how things may unfold for the Kings leading into opening night against the Avalanche on Sept. 30 in Colorado. However, just like time stands still for no man, the internet has little patience when it comes to speculating on possible line combinations […]
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 […]
Forecasting a Kempe Contract Extension, How it Likely Plays Out with Kings
Kings forward Adrian Kempe has yet to sign a contract extension, and he’s been eligible to do so since July 1. Thus, what’s the proper level of concern for fans, management, and all involved? As we approach the four-month anniversary of that date in just a few weeks, there appears to be good news. On […]