Well, something must have changed in the past 24 hours. Fresh on the heels of reports that Corey Perry had indicated he wanted to stay with the LA Kings — and even possibly sign a contract extension — the veteran forward has been traded to Tampa Bay for a 2028 second-round draft pick. 2nd rounder […]
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Projected Lineups: Kings at Lightning, Plus Pregame Notes and Stats
For the first time in two years, Pheonix Copley could start in goal for the LA Kings tonight. It’s been a rather dizzying few months for the veteran goaltender, and it would almost seem fitting for him to make his official NHL return in Tampa Bay. After all, the Lightning claimed him off waivers when […]
Copley is Back on Waivers: Explaining the Trade and What Happens Next
Goaltender Pheonix Copley has once again been placed on waivers by the LA Kings. All teams will have a chance to put in a claim on him and the results will be announced Thursday at 11am Pacific. If no other team puts in a claim, the Kings will assign him to AHL Ontario. That all […]
TRADE ALERT: Kings Acquire Copley From Lightning, Updates on Three Goalies
While, technically speaking, the Kings and Lightning made a trade on Wednesday, it doesn’t really feel like it in the traditional sense. LA has reacquired goaltender Pheonix Copley in exchange for future considerations. Of course, this all comes after the Kings first lost the 33-year-old netminder on waivers less than two weeks ago — just […]
Projected Lineups: Kings vs. Lightning, Lewis Returns for Game 1000
Who has been the best team in the National Hockey League since late November? Those guessing the LA Kings would be correct. It’s rare when teams can pinpoint one event in a season that turns it all around. For the 2024-25 Kings, a loss in San Jose appears to be the origin of what has […]