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Kings rumors: The forward who has become expendable after Artemi Panarin addition

The Los Angeles Kings had a solid season this year despite some of the changes they made, and they’ll be looking to improve their roster for the next season. Artemi Panarin was the big addition for the Kings during the season, but there is a forward who could become expendable on the team if they […] The post Kings rumors: The forward who has become expendable after Artemi Panarin addition appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kings rumors: LA discussing new contract with former 1st-round pick

The Los Angeles Kings have a lot to think about in the offseason, as free agency will be busy this summer. Now, there are reports that the team is discussing a contract extension with a former 1st-round pick they acquired this season, according to NHL beat writer Dennis Bernstein. “Kings and pending UFA Scott Laughton […] The post Kings rumors: LA discussing new contract with former 1st-round pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Peter Laviolette wants to return to coaching after 2025 Rangers firing

It’s been just over a calendar year since Peter Laviolette coached in the National Hockey League. The 61-year-old enjoyed a hugely successful season with the New York Rangers in 2023-24, leading the team to a 55-23-4 record and a President’s Trophy win. The Blueshirts ended up losing to the eventual Stanley Cup-champion Florida Panthers in […] The post Peter Laviolette wants to return to coaching after 2025 Rangers firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 early Islanders trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The New York Islanders put together a late-season collapse that cost head coach Patrick Roy his job. That showed what everyone already knew: New York needs more talent to become a true playoff contender. The Islanders should be active in the trade market, but who should Mathieu Darche target this offseason? The Islanders made a […] The post 3 early Islanders trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kings haven’t committed to DJ Smith as permanent head coach

The Los Angeles Kings have formally entered a full-scale head coach search following their early postseason exit. They ended the postseason without a single win after losing to the the Colorado Avalanche in the first round. General Manager Ken Holland confirmed that interim coach D.J. Smith will be one of several candidates under consideration, per […] The post Kings haven’t committed to DJ Smith as permanent head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kings’ Ken Holland defiantly stands by roster decisions after Avalanche sweep

The Los Angeles Kings are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. General manager Ken Holland watched his team put up a decent fight against the Colorado Avalanche. However, Nathan MacKinnon put them to the sword in Game 4, and Los Angeles ended its postseason run without a single win. After the sweep, Holland has […] The post Kings’ Ken Holland defiantly stands by roster decisions after Avalanche sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former Oilers Player Thinks Connor McDavid Could be Traded

Former Edmonton Oilers player Anson Carter said that he believes the team could trade Connor McDavid after getting bounced in the playoffs. Carter, who played with the Oilers from 2000-2003, is a panelist with the NHL on TNT crew. Speaking after the Oilers lost 5-2 to the Anaheim Ducks and were bounced from the NHL […] The post Former Oilers Player Thinks Connor McDavid Could be Traded appeared first on HEAVY.

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Wild’s Quinn Hughes makes huge Avalanche claim after eliminating Stars

The Minnesota Wild are off to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. For the first time since 2015, the Wild have advanced in the postseason after eliminating the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Next up on the schedule for Quinn Hughes and his teammates is Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche. Hughes is […] The post Wild’s Quinn Hughes makes huge Avalanche claim after eliminating Stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild’s Quinn Hughes scores twice to eliminate Stars in Game 6

The Minnesota Wild had the chance to eliminate the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. And it was an opportunity they did not take for granted. Quinn Hughes scored his first goal of these Stanley Cup Playoffs as Minnesota defeated Dallas in Game 6 to move on to the second round. Hughes went on to score […] The post Wild’s Quinn Hughes scores twice to eliminate Stars in Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 early Kings trade targets after Round 1 sweep in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Los Angeles Kings, as most hockey fans know them over the past two decades, will never be the same after their first-round sweep at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche. There was no shame in them losing to the Presidents’ Trophy winners, but seeing Anze Kopitar’s career end that way left a bit of […] The post 2 early Kings trade targets after Round 1 sweep in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Drew Doughty Reveals Where he Wants to End His NHL Career

Longtime Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty revealed where he wants to finish his NHL career, saying he hopes to retire as a King. Doughty, who was drafted by the Kings with the 2nd overall pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, has spent his entire career in Los Angeles, playing 18 years with the […] The post Drew Doughty Reveals Where he Wants to End His NHL Career appeared first on HEAVY.

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Kings most to blame for Round 1 sweep at hands of Avalanche

It was a strange 2025-26 NHL regular season for the Los Angeles Kings, who once again earned a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and yet did so while picking up only 19 regulation victories. The club was essentially known as “overtime merchants”, meaning they picked up a large number of points in the standings […] The post Kings most to blame for Round 1 sweep at hands of Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 early Kings trade candidates after Round 1 sweep in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Los Angeles Kings were swept in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Colorado Avalanche. That marked the end of Anze Kopitar’s Hall-of-Fame caliber career, as he retired at the age of 38. Kings general manager Ken Holland should take the playoff embarrassment and Kopitar’s retirement as a sign to make […] The post 3 early Kings trade candidates after Round 1 sweep in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Anze Kopitar had the most adorable reaction to life after his final NHL game

Even after his final NHL game, Anze Kopitar still has plenty to look forward to.  The Los Angeles Kings star is now ready to be a full-time dad to his two kids, daughter Neza and son Jakob. Kopitar’s playing career ended when the Kings suffered a 5-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday in … The post Anze Kopitar had the most adorable reaction to life after his final NHL game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bruce Cassidy ‘Caught Off Guard’ by Late-Season Firing

Former Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy admits he was “caught off guard” after shockingly getting fired late in the season. The Golden Knights fired Cassidy, their Stanley Cup-winning head coach, on March 29, with just eight games to go in the regular season, following a three-game losing skid. The Golden Knights replaced Cassidy […] The post Bruce Cassidy ‘Caught Off Guard’ by Late-Season Firing appeared first on HEAVY.

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Avalanche’s Cale Makar shares ‘stingy’ praise for Kings after 1st-round sweep

The Colorado Avalanche are the first team in the Western Conference to advance past the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and they’ll get some rest and relaxation before meeting either the Dallas Stars or Minnesota Wild in Round 2. Despite sweeping the Los Angeles Kings — finishing the job with a 5-1 […] The post Avalanche’s Cale Makar shares ‘stingy’ praise for Kings after 1st-round sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon earns Jared Bednar’s praise after breaking out of slump

The Colorado Avalanche are moving on to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They won 5-1 in Game 4 over the Los Angeles Kings. And to their relief, superstar Nathan MacKinnon came alive for the Avalanche. He scored twice and added an assist to lead the way in Game 4. MacKinnon having […] The post Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon earns Jared Bednar’s praise after breaking out of slump appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kings’ DJ Smith bluntly sums up Avalanche series

The Los Angeles Kings are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Nathan MacKinnon scored twice for the Colorado Avalanche to help his team advance to the second round. As for Los Angeles, they head to the offseason after a fifth consecutive first-round exit. Interim head coach DJ Smith’s future is among the things this […] The post Kings’ DJ Smith bluntly sums up Avalanche series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kings’ Adrian Kempe sends a powerful message on Anze Kopitar’s legacy

The Los Angeles Kings were swept out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday. As a result, the legendary career of Anze Kopitar has come to an end. The future Hall of Famer announced his retirement before the 2025-26 season began. And now, with the end of Los Angeles’s season, his retirement is now upon […] The post Kings’ Adrian Kempe sends a powerful message on Anze Kopitar’s legacy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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