Category: Kings
Blackhawks, Islanders Swap 2024 First-Round Picks
Islanders’The Blackhawks and Islanders are making an unusually early pick swap ahead of the 2024 draft. Chicago has acquired the Islanders’ first- and second-round picks (18th and 50th overall), while the Islanders receive the 20th overall selection (originally owned by the Lightning) and a pair of second-rou...
Read moreBruins, Hurricanes Discussed Linus Ullmark Trade Before Deadline
Elliotte FriedmanThe Bruins were shopping 2023 Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark at the trade deadline, as evidenced by reports he blocked a deal to the Kings with his 16-team no-trade clause. The Hurricanes were another one of the teams in talks to pick up the netminder, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet said on Frid...
Read moreKings May Non-Tender Carl Grundstrom, Arthur Kaliyev
Arthur KaliyevEach year, the unrestricted free agent market always has a few late additions, thanks to teams opting not to issue qualifying offers to retain the rights of some of their restricted free agents. We’re starting to get an idea of who some of those names could be, as Eric Stephens of The Athletic wrote...
Read moreKings Sign Kaleb Lawrence
KingsThe Los Angeles Kings have agreed to terms with forward Kaleb Lawrence on a three-year, entry-level contract.
Read moreEvening Notes: Hiller, Smith, NCAA
Jim HillerLos Angeles Kings general manager Rob Blake has revealed the details of Jim Hiller’s new head coaching contract, confirming to The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta that the deal is a three-year contract with a fourth-year option (Twitter link). That’s a hardy deal for Hiller’s first NHL head coaching...
Read moreCoaching Notes: Evason, Woodcroft, Bylsma, Leach, McFarland, Keefe, Sturm, Colliton
Mike BentonWhile he hasn’t interviewed for the position yet, former Wild coach Dean Evason is becoming a candidate to watch for the Kraken’s vacancy behind the bench. Mike Benton of 93.3 KJR reported last night that Evason was becoming a “dark horse” for the job, which was later seconded by The Fourth Period’s...
Read moreHiller to remain coach of Kings
KingsJim Hiller was named coach of the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday. The 55-year-old went 21-12-1 as interim coach after taking over for Todd McLellan, who was fired Feb. 2. © Andy Devlin/NHLI The Kings (44-27-1) finished third in the … Continue reading → The post Hiller to remain coach of Kings first...
Read moreKings Sign Aatu Jamsen To Entry-Level Deal
Aatu JämsenThe Kings signed forward prospect Aatu Jämsen to a two-year, entry-level contract last night, per CapFriendly. The deal carries an $852.5K cap hit and will pay him $775K in base salary, a $77.5K signing bonus and a minor-league salary of $80K each season. Notably, Jämsen’s contract does not have a E...
Read moreKings To Sign Jim Hiller To Multi-Year Extension, Remove Interim Tag
Kevin WeekesThe Kings have removed the interim tag from head coach Jim Hiller and signed him to a multi-year contract extension, ESPN’s Kevin Weekes reports Wednesday. He was widely expected to land the vacancy after Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said Monday that he was the “overwhelming favorite” to take over...
Read moreKings Royal Report: Martin Necas & Coaching Changes
Edmonton OilersWelcome to the Kings Royal Report. Here we will discuss the good, bad, and ugly of the Los Angeles Kings. It will be a place to bring up recent reports,…
Read moreLos Angeles Kings’ Free Agent Needs
Los Angeles Kings’With the Los Angeles Kings’ offseason now underway, it is becoming increasingly clear what issues they need to address. The team has no one glaring issue, but they need to…
Read moreMaple Leafs Have Interviewed Craig Berube, Todd McLellan
KingsThe Maple Leafs have interviewed former Blues coach Craig Berube and ex-Kings bench boss Todd McLellan, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman confirmed on Monday’s “32 Thoughts” podcast (audio link). Adding onto heavy speculation in recent days, it appears they’re the favorites to take over as head coach in...
Read moreBlake: Kings won't buy out Dubois, vow 'to help him'
Los AngelesLess than a week after his team was eliminated from the postseason, Los Angeles Kings general manager Rob Blake said the team will not buy out the contract of maligned star center Pierre-Luc Dubois, who struggled in his first season with the club.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, Pierre-Luc Dubois, the Buyout Speculation
Pierre-Luc DuboisIt wouldn't be easy for the Los Angeles Kings to trade Pierre-Luc Dubois. Could a buyout become an option?
Read moreKings wash out in Game 6 loss, lose series, 4-1
Los Angeles KingsIn Edmonton, the Oilers held off the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night for a 4-3 win in Game 5, and a 4-1 series win. The Kings held a 2-1 lead in the game before surrendering three straight to trail, … Continue reading → The post Kings wash out in Game 6 loss, lose series, 4-1 first appeared on...
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