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Kenny Connors, Otto Salin, Jared Wright and Koehn Ziemmer Prepare For The Next Step In Their Careers


Hailing from three different countries and three different leagues, four Kings prospects are set to take the next step in their respective hockey careers and are now expected to compete for valuable ice time on the Ontario Reign this coming season. Kenny Connors (UMASS Amherst, NCAA), Otto Salin (TPS Turku, SM-Liiga), Jared Wright (Denver University, […]

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2025 World Junior Summer Showcase Preview as Six Kings Prospects Head to Minneapolis


Just when you thought there was nothing going in the hockey world, the 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase is here for you to enjoy. Set to begin at 11 AM local time this morning in Minneapolis, Minnesota thru Saturday, August 2nd, the best of the best under-20 hockey players from the United States, Canada, Sweden […]

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2025 Draft Evaluation: Kristian Epperson


The LA Kings selected forward Kristian Epperson with the 88th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Mark Yannetti (Director of Amateur Scouting) kicks off the episode by talking to host Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley about the strengths and weaknesses of the Wisconsin native. After that, Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) brings an outsiders […]

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Former Jr. Kings goalie Mattias Sholl experiences full circle moment, signs with Ontario Reign


The Ontario Reign added some local flavor to its roster for next season, signing goaltender Mattias Sholl to a one-year AHL contract for the 2025-26 campaign. In what will be Sholl’s first full professional season after he wrapped up a four-year NCAA run with Bemidji State University last spring, he won’t have to travel far […]

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Drew Doughty, Quinton Byfield selected to Canada Olympic Summer Orientation Camp


Quick piece of news today, Insiders. Kings defenseman Drew Doughty and forward Quinton Byfield were among the player selected to Hockey Canada’s Summer Orientation camp, in advance of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. This puts both players on the radar to make the final roster this winter, though they are amongst a large group […]

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Kings sign forward Alex Laferriere to three-year contract extension (AAV: $4,100,000)


The LA Kings have signed forward Alex Laferriere to a three-year contract extension, carrying an AAV of $4,100,000 at the NHL level. Laferriere’s contract will take him through the 2027-28 season and he will be a restricted free agent at the end of his contract. Instant Analysis Good to get a deal done. Laferriere and […]

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Recapping The 2025 World Juniors Summer Showcase for LAK Prospects


Sharing a few recap thoughts from the World Juniors Summer Showcase, an event in which five LA Kings prospects participated in over the last week. Goaltender Petteri Rimpinen stole the show with Team Finland. Rimpinen started and played the full 60 minutes in two games, with his team winning both when he was the starting […]

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Insider Q&A – Back From Break!


Good to be back, Insiders! My wife and I spent the last two weeks exploring Norway, Denmark and Iceland. The fjords of Norway were among the prettiest sights I’ve ever seen. Spent a lot of hours on the water in some of the most beautiful scenes I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing! In Denmark, we […]

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A three-year contract was “the right thing to do” for both Alex Laferriere and the Kings, with an important piece now locked up


During his end-of-season exit interview, Alex Laferriere made one thing pretty clear. He loves being with the Kings and as he became a restricted free agent in the summer, it was his desire to remain with the organization for the foreseeable future. “I love it here and want to be here as long as possible.” […]

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Kevin Fiala hosts Fiala’s Friends charity game in Zurich


A little offseason hockey for a good cause! Kings forward Kevin Fiala led a squad composed mostly of Switzerland-born NHL players in a charity “friendly match” in Zurich over the weekend, in conjunction with the Fiala’s Friends charity program. Fiala was joined by fellow Swiss-born skaters Nico Hischier, Timo Meier, Nino Neiderreiter and others, as […]

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2025 Draft Evaluation: Caeden Herrington


The LA Kings selected defenseman Caeden Herrington with the 120th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Rocky Russo, Head Coach of the Lincoln Stars joins the program to talk about Herrington’s strengths on and off the ice. Then Mark Yannetti (Director of Amateur Scouting for the LA Kings) and Zach Dooley join the […]

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2025 UFA Evaluation: Anton Forsberg


LA Kings goaltending scout Matt Millar joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the Kings decision to sign goaltender Anton Forsberg. Forsberg played for the Ottawa Senators since the 2020-21 season and has appeared in 190 NHL games. He signed a two year contract with the Kings on July 1st.

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Kings to participate in 2025 Golden State Rookie Faceoff on September 13 & 14


Happy Thursday, Insiders! The Anaheim Ducks formally announced today details around the 2025 Golden State Rookie Faceoff, including the Kings, the Ducks and the San Jose Sharks. The Kings participation will include games against both clubs, coming on Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14. The Kings will take on San Jose on 9/13 at […]

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