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NHL Rumours: Thomas to Mammoth, Henrique Staying & Kings Forward Hunting

Jacob Billington | March 1, 2026

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start with the Utah Mammoth and how they have been linked to St. Louis Blues centre Robert Thomas. Next, we look at the Edmonton…

Categories Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, NHL Rumors, St Louis Blues, Utah Mammoth

LA Kings Notebook: Doughty, Kempe & Kuzmenko 

Raz Devraj | November 17, 2025

It’s been a confusing start to the 2025-26 season for the Los Angeles Kings, and one you could classify as almost the opposite of last season so far. After a…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

4 Players Who Will Heavily Impact How Successful the Kings Are in 2025-26

Raz Devraj | August 5, 2025

Internal growth will be the most important thing for the Los Angeles Kings heading into the 2025-26 season. Not only does this group want to remain the competitive playoff team…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, Season Previews

Los Angeles Kings Sign Andrei Kuzmenko to 1-Year Contract

Jeremy Schouppe | June 30, 2025

The Los Angeles Kings have announced that they have re-signed forward Andrei Kuzmenko to a 1-year, $4.3 million contract. Since Kuzmenko put the league on notice in 2022-23 by scoring…

Categories Free Agency, Kings Transactions, Los Angeles Kings, NHL News

LA Kings Notebook: Defense is Top Priority, Thoughts on Spence Trade, Draft Decisions & More

Raz Devraj | June 28, 2025

The Los Angeles Kings have been the subject of numerous rumors regarding free agency and players they could either be shopping, looking to re-sign, or add. With loads of speculation…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

3 Value Free Agents the Utah Mammoth Should Sign

Jeremy Schouppe | June 25, 2025

The Utah Mammoth have holes in its roster. They need to make some additions before the 2025-26 season kicks off in October. While it is clear this team needs to…

Categories Free Agents, Utah Mammoth

Oilers Should Target Kuzmenko, Gavrikov if They Hit Free Agency

Jesse Courville-Lynch | May 5, 2025

The Edmonton Oilers have one goal in mind right now: winning the Stanley Cup. As they prepare to face off against the Vegas Golden Knights after defeating the Los Angeles…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

3 Takeaways From Kings’ Dramatic Game 1 Win vs Oilers

Raz Devraj | April 22, 2025

Through 40 minutes, the thought of Game 1 finishing with a score of 6-5 didn’t seem possible, but that uncertainty and wildness is what makes the Stanley Cup Playoffs so…

Categories Editor's Choice, Los Angeles Kings

Why This Year’s LA Kings Are Poised to Finally Beat the Oilers

Raz Devraj | April 18, 2025

Here we go again…For the fourth straight season, the Los Angeles Kings will be met with the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. At this…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

How Craig Berube’s Defensive System Has Elevated John Tavares’ Shooting Percentage

The Old Prof | March 30, 2025

One of the great storylines for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season is the significant increase in John Tavares’ shooting percentage. This season, after 66 games, he’s put in 35…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

LA Kings Thriving Post Trade Deadline 

Raz Devraj | March 22, 2025

With about a month until the Stanley Cup Playoffs start, it’s getting to that point of the season when games become more important for different reasons, and teams are scoreboard-watching…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Kings Takeaways: Byfield’s OT Winner vs Blues Snaps 5-Game Losing Streak

Raz Devraj | March 9, 2025

It doesn’t happen very often, but over the past eight days, the Los Angeles Kings have essentially played a mini playoff series with the St. Louis Blues, facing them three…

Categories Los Angeles Kings
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