Los Angeles Kings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kings’ Pierre-Luc Dubois among nine buyout candidates in 2024 NHL offseason

The salary cap is set, but the clock is ticking. NHL front offices are keeping an eye on both the calendar and the scoreboard in the Stanley Cup Final, as the first buyout window of the offseason will open 48 hours after Lord Stanley’s mug is hoisted.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Bark Bets

2024 Kings Seasons In Review – Quinton Byfield

From the youngest in terms of experience to the youngest overall, we now look at Quinton Byfield’s breakout season. Byfield exploded offensively as he buried 20 goals and amassed 55 points throughout the course of his 2023-24 campaign.

Arthur Kaliyev News / The Hockey Writers / June 11

6 Landing Spots for Kings’ RFA Arthur Kaliyev

With the Los Angeles Kings expected to move on from Arthur Kaliyev, many teams will likely be inquiring about the former top prospect. He is a left-handed shot, possesses a sneaky wrister, and is going to be just 23 years old at the start of next season.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / June 10

Player Evaluation: Forwards (33/12/24/80)

Daryl Evans and Ed Egros join host Jesse Cohen for another round of player evaluations for the 2023-24 season. The trio discuss Viktor Arvidsson, Trevor Moore, Phil Danault and Pierre-Luc Dubois.

Trevor Lewis News / LA Kings Insider / June 8

2024 Kings Seasons In Review – Trevor Lewis

Starting the individual forward articles with a look at Trevor Lewis. Lewis returned to Los Angeles after several seasons away as a veteran on a league-minimum deal for a team that was tight against the cap.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / June 7

2024 Kings Seasons In Review – Partial NHL Seasons, Forwards

A look here at the four players who missed at least 20 games during the regular season due to a variety of different reasons. The quartet of Viktor Arvidsson, Carl Grundstrom, Arthur Kaliyev and Blake Lizotte each played NHL games this season with no games in the AHL.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / June 7

Los Angeles Kings’ Top 10 Prospects: 2024 Playoffs

The Los Angeles Kings have not made a first-round selection since the 2021 NHL Draft where they selected Brandt Clarke. With the Kings shifting from a rebuild to contention, they have not had a focus on drafting since 2021.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / June 7

VIDEO: LA Kings Top Goals, 2023-24

Following a rollercoaster season for the LA Kings in 2023-24, here’s a look back at the top goals scored through the recently completed campaign: Video

Akil Thomas News / Daily Faceoff / June 6

Kings sign Akil Thomas to two-year contract extension

The Los Angeles Kings announced Thursday that they have signed forward Akil Thomas to a two-year contract extension. The contract will go through the 2025-26 season and carry an average annual value of $775,000. Thomas split the 2023-24 season between the Kings and Ontario Reign of the American Hockey League.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 5

An offseason checklist for the Los Angeles Kings

The Kings checked one item off their to-do list when the interim tag was lifted off head coach Jim Hiller, but GM Rob Blake will still have some things to accomplish this summer.

Kings to sign former second-round center to two-year extension

The best performances by rookies in the NHL playoffs

The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

Andre Lee News / Daily Faceoff / June 5

Kings sign Andre Lee to one-year, two-way contract extension

A depth player is staying with the team that drafted him for another year. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Kings announced they have signed forward Andre Lee to a one-year, two-way contract.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 5

Kings to sign former second-rounder to two-year extension

Kings to sign former second-round center to two-year extension

Los Angeles Kings center Akil Thomas still might have some legs as an NHL prospect.

2024 Conn Smythe Trophy power rankings: Evan Bouchard leads the way entering the Stanley Cup Final

Every team’s biggest need at the 2024 NHL Draft – and who they might take

‘This is it for me’: Joe Pavelski doesn’t plan on playing during 2024-25 NHL season

The best Stanley Cup Final games of all time

The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

Vladislav Gavrikov News / LA Kings Insider / June 4

2024 Kings Seasons In Review – Vladislav Gavrikov

Continuing the look back at 2023-24 with the season of defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov. Gavrikov completed his first season with the Kings after his acquisition at the 2023 trade deadline.

Andreas Englund News / LA Kings Insider / June 3

2024 Kings Seasons In Review – Andreas Englund

Happy Monday, Insiders! A look here at the season of defenseman Andreas Englund. Englund signed with the Kings last summer as a free agent and stuck around at the NHL level for the entirety of the season, the first time he’s done so throughout his career.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / June 3

Kings Must Trade Up to Draft Konsta Helenius

The Los Angeles Kings have found themselves in possession of a first-round pick for the first time since the 2021 Draft when they took Brandt Clarke. Under current management, the franchise has seen an influx of youth talent, but not many of their former top prospects have found success in the NHL.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / May 30

Kings add Newell Brown as assistant coach

Hollywood’s bench has added another piece. On Thursday, the Los Angeles Kings announced they have hired Newell Brown to join the team as an assistant coach.

Arthur Kaliyev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 29

Kings winger Arthur Kaliyev has asked to be traded

This season was a rough one for Kings winger Arthur Kaliyev. After being a capable secondary scorer in his first two seasons, things more or less went off the rails in 2023-24. Now, the 22-year-old is believed to have asked for a trade, reports David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period.

Kings eyeing reunion with forward

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

Quinton Byfield News / Hockey Royalty / May 29

Quinton Byfield’s next contract, bridge or long term?

Quinton Byfield’s breakout season couldn’t have come at a better time, not only for concerned LA Kings fans but for the player due for a pay raise this summer.

Los Angeles Kings News / Last Word On Sports / May 28

NHL Rumours: Los Angeles Kings Eyeing Reunion with Forward

It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. The Stanley Cup Playoffs are almost into the month of June. However, there’s plenty to discuss on the hot stove front.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / May 27

The Goaltending Prospects

The LA Kings are looking for their future franchise goalie and have four goaltending prospects in the pipeline. After the Jonathan Quick era came to an end last year, Los Angeles needed to start looking for their next future goalie.

Los Angeles Kings News / ClutchPoints / May 27

2 moves Kings must make in 2024 NHL offseason

The Los Angeles Kings met the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs twice before this past season. And Los Angeles was tired of falling short against them.

Viktor Arvidsson News / ClutchPoints / May 24

Kings’ Viktor Arvidsson will test free agency this summer

On the surface, the Los Angeles Kings appear to be content with the status quo. After being eliminated by the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third year in a row, ownership is retaining general manager Rob Blake and promoting interim head coach Jim Hiller for the 2024-25 season.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / May 24