Kings Face High-Stakes Roster Shifts as Laviolette Era Begins
The LA Kings enter the 2026-27 season with significant lineup changes under new head coach Peter Laviolette. Quinton Byfield moves to the top line, Alex Turcotte takes the second line, and Andre Lee secures a roster spot following Kevin Fiala’s injury. The team also features a revamped power play and an open goaltending competition between Anton Forsberg and Darcy Kuemper.