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The Los Angeles Kings joined the NHL as part of the league’s 1967 Expansion and were owned by Jack Kent Cooke, who also owned the LA Lakers. The Kings didn’t find consistent success until the 1970s and early 1980s when they were led by the Triple Crown Line, one of the most successful lines in NHL history. In 1988, the Kings sent shockwaves throughout the sports world when they traded for Wayne Gretzky, which eventually led to the team’s first Stanley Cup Final appearance in 1993 and helped hockey establish roots in California. Gretzky was eventually traded to the Blues in 1996, which set the franchise back. However, in the 2010s, they rebounded and won Stanley Cups in 2012 and 2014. 

Doughty Injury Opens Up Opportunities for Multiple Kings Defensemen
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Throughout the 2024-25 NHL preseason, there has been an abnormal number of injuries to proven NHL stars. There have been so many conversations about whether or not veteran NHLers should be playing in these meaningless games, risking the success of their club for the regular season.  Related: LA Kings News & Rumors: Kaliyev, 1-3-1 & More Last Wednesday in a game against the Vegas Golden Knights, defenseman Drew Doughty collided with former Los Angeles King Tanner Pearson. It was an awkward collision into the boards that saw Doughty leave the ice in extreme pain, unable to put any weight on…

NHL Star Injuries Piling Up This Preseason
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It’s every organization’s and fan’s worst nightmare: to see one of their marquee players or promising youngsters get hurt in a game that doesn’t matter in the standings. However, it’s a nightmare that’s become reality for a number of clubs this preseason, as stars and top prospects alike seem to be dropping like flies as they try to gear up for the 2024-25 regular season. Doughty, Laine Among Notable Players Out Long Term; Many More Injured 2024 first-overall pick and San Jose Sharks rebuild cornerstone Macklin Celebrini and New York Rangers superstar Artemi Panarin are two of the latest to…

Every NHL Team’s Longest-Tenured Player
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*this article was updated in Sep. 2024 Hockey players train their entire lives to make it to the best league in the world and work even harder to stay. Although everyone dreams of hoisting the Stanley Cup at some point, others have the privilege of playing their entire careers with one organization and never get that chance at a championship. Related: 10 NHL Players Who Played Their Entire Career With One Team Very few skaters in league history have played their whole careers with one organization because, in a salary-cap world, it’s hard to stay competitive for extended periods without…

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What year were the Los Angeles Kings founded?

The Los Angeles Kings joined the NHL as part of the league’s 1967 Expansion.

When did the Los Angeles Kings play their first game?

The Kings played their first game on Oct. 14, 1967, against the Philadelphia Flyers, which they won 4-2.

Who is the current head coach of the Los Angeles Kings?

Jim Hiller is the current head coach of the Los Angeles Kings.