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Monday, July 20, 2026
Ballon d’Or power rankings: Rodri, Messi, Harry Kane among favorites to win soccer's MVP after 2026 World Cup

The 2026 Ballon d'Or field is wide open, and there are some heavy hitters in the mix to bring home the trophy.

2026 Draft Evaluation: Elton Hermansson, Liam Lefebvre, Adam Goljer

Micke Sundell (MoDo), Félix Bibeau (Chicoutimi Saguenéens) and Mário Bližňák (HK Dukla Trenčín) join host Jesse Cohen to discuss the first three players selected by the Kings at the 2026 NHL Entry...

New Numbers Assigned for Kings UFA Signings, Plus Notes on Perry, Wright, and Kopitar

Similar to last summer, Kings GM Ken Holland went shopping on July 1, adding both players for both his NHL squad and a few reinforcements expected to start the season in AHL Ontario. That list...

Kings Of The Podcast, Ep. 270 – Summer Review, Plus Clipboard Guy

Summer often brings a little bit of down time, but certainly not in the hockey world. It’s been a busy few weeks and Kings Of The Podcast returns with all new episode to discuss what’s been going...

Former NHLer Eddie Joyal passes away at 86

Joyal spent parts of nine seasons in the NHL, before joining the WHA late in his career.

Revisiting the Maple Leafs’ Jake Muzzin Trade

It’s been more than seven years since the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Jake Muzzin from the Los Angeles Kings, in a trade on Jan. 28, 2019, that had fans ecstatic.…

Sunday, July 19, 2026
NHL’s Top 10 Winger Cores for 2026-27

Every team covets a dynamic center group, but wingers can be just as impactful. With most of the top wings on the market, apart from Patrick Kane, having a place…

Saturday, July 18, 2026
Some New Numbers For The LA Kings!

Introducing the numbers for your new LA Kings. New season, new numbers 🔢 pic.twitter.com/9HfPuOlHzD — LA Kings (@LAKings) July 18, 2026 For starters, forward Scott Laughton will continue to wear...

Friday, July 17, 2026
Kings’ Biggest Threat on Each Pacific Division Team in 2026-27

The NHL’s Pacific Division is filled with a plethora of rivals and friendly faces, featuring superstars, rising young talent, and several of the league’s multifaceted playmakers. If the Los Angeles…

Browns' Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson won't like ESPN's latest rankings

Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson just got some bad news.

Raiders linked in stunning trade rumor to Vikings' Justin Jefferson

This would be a blockbuster to shake up the NFL.

Thursday, July 16, 2026
ESPN ranks Cowboys' two receivers back to back and proves their 1A and 1B claim was not just talk

Cowboys star receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens rank back-to-back in ESPN's top 10, giving Dak Prescott the NFL's most elite weapon duo.

Updated PDC Darts Order of Merit world rankings

The world rankings are very important in the PDC.

Canadiens’ Fowler Tops The Rankings

The Montreal Canadiens' future in net appears to be set and not just by one goaltender, even if he's the one topping Scott Wheeler's top 20 drafted goaltending prospects rankings.

LA Kings 2026-27 Schedule and Other NHL Season Notes

Returning for their 60th NHL season, the LA Kings 2026-27 schedule is now available. This year brings a new twist, and a throwback to the mid-90s, as the NHL has moved from its traditional 82-game...

Introducing the 2026-27 LA Kings regular-season schedule

Introducing the 2026-27 LA Kings schedule! Always a fun day to put games to paper. The schedule this season will mark the return to 84 games around the NHL, the first time since the 1993-94...

Draft Recap w/ Scott Wheeler (The Athletic)

Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to evaluate the 11 picks the LA Kings made at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Wheeler shares his views on all 11 players as well as the...

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
ROUND 2: LA Kings New Purple Jersey, Additional Notes and Mock-Ups

It’s been about six weeks since our initial article discussing the Kings new purple jersey that’s expected to launch in September/October. Of course, this is all part of a league-wide jersey...

Kings Sign 2026 First Round Pick Elton Hermansson – Why Now and What’s Next?

Unlike last year, where it took more than eight months before Henry Brzustewicz signed his entry level contract, the Kings and 2026 first-rounder Elton Hermansson have gotten right down to...

Kings sign Elton Hermansson to entry-level contract

Los Angeles selected Hermansson 19th overall in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

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Kings sign forward Elton Hermansson to three-year, entry-level contract

The LA Kings have signed forward Elton Hermansson to a three-year, entry-level contract. Hermansson was the Kings’ first-round selection at the 2026 NHL Draft and he now becomes the first player...

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Insider Q&A! The Insider Show answers your offseason Kings questions two months out from training camp!

Thanks to all who submitted questions via the thread posted over the weekend! Presenting the answers! We were able to tackle many of the questions submitted, but not every question made the final...

The Insider Show | Q&A July 14, 2026

The Insider Show Q&A returns, as Jared Shafran and Zach Dooley table questions from LAKingsInsider.com, focusing in on the LA Kings offseason. Topics covered include the moves the team made at...

Cubs jump a spot in the power rankings after another successful week

The Cubs enter the All-Star Break with some momentum.

Late-game heroics help push the Yankees up the power rankings

The Yankees have no quit in them.

Guardians jump spots in power rankings after an impressive sweep

What a way to go into the All-Star Break.

Nationals fall multiple spots in power rankings after an up-and-down week

This wasn't how the Nationals wanted to enter the All-Star Break.

LA Kings 2026 Prospect Rankings: Players No. 1-5

This is the one you’ve been waiting for. Having worked our way through the Honorable Mentions and players No. 6-15 in this year’s Prospect Rankings, we’re now ready to announce the top five. As...

Kings’ Quinton Byfield Facing a Ton of Pressure This Season

Every young player reaches a point in their career when the pressure is on, and for the Los Angeles Kings entering the 2026–27 season, that player is Quinton Byfield. After…

Summer Signings: Laughton & Perry

Dary Evans joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the free agent signings of Corey Perry and Scott Laughton. Both forwards played for the Kings at different points in the 2025-26 season. The post...

Monday, July 13, 2026
Jerry Jones' $96 million investment at guard is already paying off according to executives around the league

ESPN ranks Dallas Cowboys guard Tyler Smith as the NFL's top interior offensive lineman, validating Jerry Jones' 96 million dollar contract extension.

White Sox drop a spot in the power rankings after an up-and-down week

White Sox fans still aren't complaining.

Pirates climb power rankings after impressive sweep of division rival

Pittsburgh goes into the All-Star Break on a high note.

Diamondbacks jump up the power rankings after sweeping a division rival

Arizona's going into the break with some momentum.

Mariners tumble down the power rankings after a frustrating week

A losing week halts the Mariners' efforts in the power rankings.

Astros take a big hit in the power rankings going into the All-Star break

Houston has some work to do after the break.

Athletics fans won't like seeing where their team sits in latest power rankings

Things are falling apart for the A's.

Bill Ranford, Mark Yannetti on why the Kings drafted another goalie + status of the LA goaltending pipeline

If you went into the NHL Draft with one, main area of strength within the Kings prospect pool, I think most would have agreed that strength was in goal. With Erik Portillo pushing for an NHL...

Ontario Reign Closing in on New Assistant Coach to Replace Hajt

What offseason? Things continue to progress around the LA Kings organization, including at the AHL level. Over the weekend, Mayor’s Manor has learned through various sources that the Ontario Reign...

NFL coaches admit they were wrong about one part of Lamar Jackson's game

Lamar Jackson stayed among ESPN's top NFL quarterbacks as coaches praised his growth as a passer ahead of another key Ravens season.

Victor Wembanyama just got the prediction every NBA player dreams of

Victor Wembanyama tops Bleacher Report's projected 2030 NBA player rankings as Andy Bailey explains why the Spurs star could become the league's best.

Josh Allen earns honor Patrick Mahomes held for years

Josh Allen overtook Patrick Mahomes for the top spot in ESPN's annual NFL quarterback rankings voted on by league executives, coaches and scouts.

Patrick Mahomes just lost something he held for 3 straight year

Patrick Mahomes fell to No. 2 in ESPN's NFL quarterback rankings, but executives and coaches still view the Chiefs star as football's biggest threat.

Joe Burrow earns one of the biggest compliments an NFL quarterback can receive

Joe Burrow fell outside ESPN's top three quarterbacks, but NFL coaches and executives still praise his elite processing and pocket presence.

Sunday, July 12, 2026
John Wall has nothing but praise for rookie and fellow Calipari product Darius Acuff Jr.

As a former John Calipari point guard in college, John Wall has a lot similar to rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr.

Kevin O'Connell sets one standard for Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy

Kevin O'Connell wants winning quarterback play from Vikings in 2026.

An acutely self aware Kingston Flemings is shining in NBA Summer League

Kingston Flemings is not playing like an average rookie point guard.

Saturday, July 11, 2026
World Cup semifinal rankings: Why France, Spain, England, and Argentina will (and won't) win 2026 FIFA title

48 teams entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and only four remain as the tournament has been whittled down to the semifinals. Here are reasons why each team will or won't win the title, and a...

Insider Q&A – Offseason Edition

Offseason Q&A Time! The next LA Kings Insider Show is ready to be recorded next week and we’re taking it back to an Insider Q&A. Thought we got a lot of insight before the playoffs and Jared and I...

Best Vikings invading England memes: Erling Haaland, Norway bring ancient history lesson to World Cup

Here's the latest craze that has struck social media in light of Norway's success at the 2026 World Cup.

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