After their fifth consecutive first round defeat, the Los Angeles Kings needed to change something. From the 2022 to 2025 post-season, the Kings lost to the Oilers in the first round. They mixed it up in 2026, as they were…
Following five consecutive first-round playoff exits, the Los Angeles Kings retooled their roster ahead of the 2026-27 season. Long-time captain Anže Kopitar retired after a 20-season career, while forward Andrei Kuzmenko signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins in free agency.
To replace departing talent, the Kings added veterans including Corey Perry, Mats Zuccarello, Erik Haula, and Erik Gustafsson. They also re-signed Scott Laughton to a three-year deal after retaining Artemi Panarin earlier in the year.
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