5 Most Overrated NHL General Managers for 2025-26
Building a Stanley Cup contender starts at the top. Ownership might not build the roster, but a general manager (GM) does. Bill Zito’s work with the Florida Panthers turned a…
Category Archives: Los Angeles Kings
Canucks Trade Search, Connor to Red Wings, & More NHL Rumors
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks may have backed away from Jack Roslovic, but they’re still looking for a center. Who might be on their radar? Meanwhile, did…
What the LA Kings Have in 2025 NHL Goalie Draft Pick Petteri Rimpinen
The Los Angeles Kings used a fifth-round pick on 19-year-old Petteri Rimpinen, a Finnish goaltender whose game leans on poise, efficient routes, and “quiet” saves in the Liiga. For Kings…
Kings’ Power Play Poised for Improvement in 2025-26
Special teams consistently change the dynamic of games and significantly impact the success of teams. For the Los Angeles Kings, last season, the success of their special teams was bittersweet.…
Kings’ Playoff Ceiling Still Looks Low After Underwhelming Offseason
It’s common knowledge that the Los Angeles Kings didn’t have the offseason they were hoping to have, nor one that could be classified as a success up to this point.…
NHL Contenders vs. Pretenders: 2025-26 Edition
After the exhilarating days leading up to the draft and free agency, it appears NHL teams have gone to sleep. Free agents have fizzled out quickly, and players, coaches, and…
3 Teams in & 3 Teams Out of the NHL Playoffs in 2026
There are always a couple of new teams that find their way into the NHL playoffs each season. Last season was no different, as the New Jersey Devils, Ottawa Senators…
4 Players Who Will Heavily Impact How Successful the Kings Are in 2025-26
Internal growth will be the most important thing for the Los Angeles Kings heading into the 2025-26 season. Not only does this group want to remain the competitive playoff team…
Dionne Was the Greatest King
It was 1979, I was an 8-year-old kid attending my first Los Angeles Kings game at the Fabulous Forum. When I saw Marcel Dionne standing on the ice with his…
Every Team’s Top Breakout Candidate for 2025-26: Pacific Division
This is the final edition of my top breakout candidates for each team in 2025–26, with the Atlantic Division covered here, the Central Division covered here, and the Metropolitan Division…