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Kempe Game-Time Decision as Kings Return Home to Face Flyers
sports22 days ago

Kempe Game-Time Decision as Kings Return Home to Face Flyers

The Los Angeles Kings host the Philadelphia Flyers at Crypto.com Arena with forward Adrian Kempe listed as a game-time decision and forward Joel Armia progressing but not playing tonight. Coming off a 3-1-1 road trip, LA sits on the edge of the Western Conference playoff picture with 15 games remaining, and a win could move them into a playoff spot depending on other results. Darcy Kuemper is expected to start in goal; if Kempe cannot go, Mathieu Joseph would fill the spot. The Kings aim to improve home performance (10 wins at Crypto this season) and tighten the five-man unit on defense under interim coach D.J. Smith as they chase a stronger finish.

via LA Kings Insider|
#armia#flyers#kempe
Kings land at No. 27 in Wheeler's 2026 NHL prospect pool rankings
sports27 days ago

Kings land at No. 27 in Wheeler's 2026 NHL prospect pool rankings

Scott Wheeler ranks the Los Angeles Kings at No. 27 in his 2026 NHL prospect pool rankings, noting a middle-of-the-pack group with no current star at center but solid depth on defense and in goal, including three defense prospects (two of them big) and two goalie prospects. The ranking project evaluates nearly 500 prospects across all 32 teams as it counts down from No. 32 to No. 1, highlighting the Kings' notable gap down the middle despite their defensive and goaltending depth.

via The New York Times|
#hockey#kings#nhl
Rangers Pivot as Panarin Departs for Kings
sports2 months ago

Rangers Pivot as Panarin Departs for Kings

New York traded Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings for top prospect Liam Greentree and two conditional picks, with Panarin signing a two-year, $22 million contract; the move ends his era in New York as the Rangers, currently last in the Eastern Conference, pivot to a roster retooling aimed at becoming competitive again under coach Mike Sullivan.

via NHL.com|
#kings#nhl#panarin
Panarin spurns Kraken offer, lands with the LA Kings
sports2 months ago

Panarin spurns Kraken offer, lands with the LA Kings

Artemi Panarin declined a four-year contract offer from Seattle with a cap hit above $14 million and then was traded to the Los Angeles Kings, where he signed a two-year, $22 million extension; Seattle reportedly offered an AAV higher than Leon Draisaitl’s, Panarin insisted on LA, and the Rangers traded him for prospect Liam Greentree and two conditional picks. Panarin has a full no-movement clause and informed the Rangers he would only go to Los Angeles, as Seattle remains active in pursuing upgrades. The Kraken sit third in the Pacific; Panarin has 19 goals and 57 points this season, while LA’s leading scorer is not Panarin at the moment.

via theScore.com|
#kings#kraken#nhl
Rangers Trade Panarin to Kings, Signaling a Retool
sports2 months ago

Rangers Trade Panarin to Kings, Signaling a Retool

The New York Rangers traded Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings for a conditional third-round pick and prospect Liam Greentree, and Panarin then signed a two-year extension with the Kings at an $11 million average annual value. New York will retain 50% of Panarin’s cap hit this season as the teammoves into a retool, while Greentree—20 years old and coming off strong OHL-season production—gives L.A. added offensive upside. Panarin, who had 57 points in 52 games this season, departs after six seasons as a core Ranger.”,

via The New York Times|
#kings#liam-greentree#nhl-trades
Armia Returns as Kings Kick Off Home-and-Home with Ducks
sports2 months ago

Armia Returns as Kings Kick Off Home-and-Home with Ducks

The Los Angeles Kings host the Anaheim Ducks in a home‑and‑home, with Joel Armia returning to the lineup and likely skating on a line with Byfield and Foegele; Armia’s presence should bolster both 5-on-5 play and the penalty kill. Darcy Kuemper starts tonight, with Anton Forsberg expected to get tomorrow’s game as the goalies split the series. The Kings are also weighing defensive-pair changes after a recent rough stretch, though the Anderson–Doughty top pairing remains in play for now. Fiala has been the team's January standout, recording multi-point games and leading the club in points, while Kopitar, Moore and Perry remain out as L.A. sits two points outside the playoffs.

via LA Kings Insider|
#anaheim-ducks#joel-armia#kevin-fiala
Jets Aim to Break 11-Game Losing Streak Against Kings
sports3 months ago

Jets Aim to Break 11-Game Losing Streak Against Kings

The NHL has three games scheduled, with the Winnipeg Jets aiming to end an 11-game losing streak against the Los Angeles Kings, the Chicago Blackhawks welcoming Connor Bedard back from injury to face the Washington Capitals, and the Utah Mammoth hosting the St. Louis Blues during a homestand. Key storylines include the Jets' struggles, Bedard's return, and the Mammoth's offensive depth.

via NHL.com|
#blackhawks#jets#kings
Canucks Aim for Road Trip Sweep Against Flyers
sports3 months ago

Canucks Aim for Road Trip Sweep Against Flyers

The NHL features four games with notable storylines, including the Canucks aiming for a perfect road trip sweep against the Flyers, Blues players auditioning for Canada's Olympic team, Gauthier nearing 20 goals for the Ducks, Zegras on a point streak for the Flyers, and Kopitar closing in on Kings' scoring records, with the schedule highlighting key matchups.

via NHL.com|
#blues#canucks#flyers