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Monday, July 6, 2026
White Sox climb up power rankings just in time for a big bopper to return

It won't be long before the offseason acquisition returns from the IL.

Yankees tumble in rankings after a subpar week against under .500 teams
Cardinals make noise in power rankings after another impressive week

St. Louis really turned some heads last week.

Padres continue to fall in the rankings after a frustrating road trip

Last week was a wake-up call for San Diego.

Comments from Erik Haula on Joining the LA Kings

Although Kings GM Ken Holland was quite busy signing players last week, nearly all of those free agent deals were of the one-year variety. Not so for forward Erik Haula, his new deal with Los...

Report: Kings waive veteran F DeMar DeRozan

The Sacramento Kings waived veteran forward DeMar DeRozan on Monday after both sides worked to resolve a partial guarantee in his contract for next se

Tigers jump multiple spots in latest power rankings after dominant road trip

Detroit is starting to make noise ahead of the trade deadline.

Another losing week freezes the Mets in the power rankings basement

To be fair, the Mets had a tough schedule last week.

Peter Laviolette

New LA Kings Head Coach Peter Laviolette joins All The Kings Men to breakdown a variety of topics in advance of the 2026-27 season! Laviolette provides in-depth breakdowns on the new direction of...

Jared Goff's Detroit Lions earn No. 6 spot in ESPN's 2026 NFL roster rankings

ESPN ranked the Detroit Lions sixth in its 2026 NFL roster rankings. Elite offensive weapons lead the way, while health concerns in the secondary remain.

Atlanta Falcons standout beats Jahmyr Gibbs in ESPN's latest NFL RB rankings

ESPN's survey of NFL executives, coaches, and scouts ranked Bijan Robinson as the league's top running back entering the 2026 season after a historic year.

Lions star narrowly misses top spot in ESPN's 2026 RB rankings

ESPN's survey of NFL executives, coaches, and scouts ranked Detroit Lions star Jahmyr Gibbs as the league's second best running back entering 2026.

Why Kings waived DeMar DeRozan

Sacramento is moving on from the former all-star.

Peter Laviolette discusses coaching staff with insight on Housley, Hajt, Whitney & approach for 2026-27

Insiders, sharing some intel from new LA Kings Head Coach Peter Laviolette, regarding the breakdown of the LA Kings coaching staff ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Kings announced Laviolette’s...

Jalen Hurts' Philadelphia Eagles earn No. 2 spot in ESPN's 2026 NFL roster rankings

ESPN ranked the Philadelphia Eagles second in its 2026 NFL roster rankings. Jordan Mailata, Lane Johnson, defensive depth, and one concern shaped the ranking.

Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills earn No. 4 spot in ESPN's 2026 NFL roster rankings

ESPN ranked the Buffalo Bills fourth in its 2026 NFL roster rankings. Josh Allen remains the biggest reason, while linebacker depth remains a concern.

Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens earn No. 5 spot in ESPN's 2026 NFL roster rankings

ESPN ranked the Baltimore Ravens fifth in its 2026 NFL roster rankings. Kyle Hamilton leads an elite safety group, while the interior offensive line remains a concern.

Trump says he disputed U.S. star player's suspension, calling it 'stain' on World Cup

While many in the United States joined the president in celebrating the reversal, others blasted its adverse impact on the integrity of the sport.

Sunday, July 5, 2026
Folarin Balogun eligible to play in World Cup round of 16 after red card is suspended

Folarin Balogun will be able to play for the U.S. in Monday’s World Cup round of 16 game with Belgium after FIFA suspended the red card it handed down.

Saturday, July 4, 2026
NHL RADIO REPLAY: Thoughts on Kings UFA Roster Adds, Trade Rumors, LA’s Next Captain, and Carlsson Offer Sheet

Enjoy a free replay of this weekend’s Hot Stove on NHL Network Radio, where John Hoven joined hosts Dennis Bernstein, Dave Pagnotta, and Ryan Paton for their final show of the season. With summer...

Wayne Gretzky Trade Tree: Edmonton to Los Angeles

Trade Trees are attractive because they show how things develop over time. There’s a saying in hockey that if “Wayne Gretzky can be traded, anyone can,” and it’s true. When…

Friday, July 3, 2026
Vikings could sign 161-game starter to fill massive roster hole

The Minnesota Vikings have some big roster holes on the defensive line, so they could look at the free agent market for a solution.

Final Tidbits from LA Kings 2026 Dev Camp

Four days of Development Camp at the Kings training facility in El Segundo are now in the books, including the final scrimmage delivering the week’s most competitive hockey. Between the on-ice...

Which teams will regret their offseason decisions?

Should the Blackhawks, Sharks, and Kings be having second thoughts about their moves?

Scott Laughton felt the fit in Los Angeles was “seamless” last season and chose to run it back for three more years

Scott Laughton felt the fit in Los Angeles was seamless. During his exit interview, after the 2025-26 season came to a close, Laughton left the door wide open to potentially coming back to the...

Thursday, July 2, 2026
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong secures an elite spot in the midseason player rankings

PCA has been on a heater as of late.

Tigers' rookie sits just outside the top 10 in the midseason player rankings

The rookie has been fantastic so far this year.

Cardinals' rookie sits securely in the midseason top 25 rankings

He's starting to run away with the NL Rookie of the Year Award.

A humble Mats Zuccarello felt wanted in Los Angeles and he’s motivated to reward that faith on the ice

Mats Zuccarello wanted to be wanted. And the LA Kings made that happen. Zuccarello knew early in the offseason that a return to Minnesota was likely not going to be in the cards. He left with no...

UPDATED: NHL Rookie Faceoff Tournament Headed Back to San Jose, Full Schedule Released

The article below was published originally published on June 11. It has now been updated to include the full schedule, where noted. Mayor’s Manor has learned through a variety of sources that the...

Comments from Scott Laughton on His Extension with the LA Kings

What a different a day makes. A mere 24 hours ago, there was a nervous energy that had been building for a few days in Los Angeles, as Scott Laughton walked to free agency on July 1. However, when...

10 Tidbits: Kings 2026 Dev Camp, Day 3

July 1 wasn’t just the start of NHL Free Agency — it was also Day 3 of Development Camp. Without and afternoon scrimmage on Wednesday, the schedule was much lighter: just positional practices in...

2027 NHL Draft Rankings: DuPont, Privalov and Joseph lead extremely early top 32

An early peek at what the next crop of NHL stars looks like, starting with a former exceptional status star.

2026 Free Agency Recap

Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen to recap the first day of Free Agency. The pair discuss the handful of signings the LA Kings made and Ken Holland’s media availability. The post 2026 Free Agency...

U.S. advances to round of 16, but gets potentially critical red card

The U.S. defeat Bosnia-Herzegovina to advance to the round of 16, but lose leading scorer Folarin Balogun to a red card.

Wednesday, July 1, 2026
5 Takeaways From Day 1 of LA Kings Free Agency

Day one of free agency is in the books. Lot more eventful than I was expecting. The Kings retained the services of forward Scott Laughton, got the services of forward Corey Perry back and added...

Busy Kings add Haula up front, re-sign Laughton

After adding Mats Zuccarello and Corey Perry on one-year deals early on in free agency Wednesday, the Kings continued to build in the afternoon, signing Erik Haula to a two-year contract, and...

Kings Re-Sign Scott Laughton to a 3-Year Deal

The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed center Scott Laughton to a three-year contract worth $10.5 million, carrying an average annual value of $3.5 million, according to Elliotte Friedman. Laughton was…

Kings sign forward Scott Laughton to three-year contract (AAV: $3,500,000)

The LA Kings have signed forward Scott Laughton to a three-year contract, carrying an AAV of $3,500,000 through the 2028-29 season. Laughton was acquired by the Kings at the trade deadline a few...

Kings sign Scott Laughton to three-year contract

The Kings also signed forward Jan Jenik to a one-year, two-way contract.

FIRST LOOK: LA Kings 2026-27 Line Combos, Plus Salary Cap Outlook After July 1 Signings

Let’s begin with the obvious, this is a way too early look at how things may unfold for the Kings leading into opening night against the Avalanche on Sept. 30 in Colorado. However, just like time...

5 Things We Learned From Ken Holland’s Free Agency Availability

Ken Holland didn’t sit on his hands for July 1. The Kings GM hopped on a Zoom call with media Wednesday to walk through a busy day of moves. Here’s what we learned from his media availability....

Kings sign Lane Pederson (two years) + Erik Gustafsson, Scott Perunovich & Jen Jenik to one-year contracts

Three more signings for the LA Kings. The Kings have inked defensemen Erik Gustafsson and Scott Perunovich to one-year contracts. Forward Lane Pederson to a two-year contract. The first year is a...

First Reactions – Kings Reportedly Sign Mats Zuccarello, Corey Perry (one-year) & Erik Haula (two-years)

The LA Kings have made several signings today, with more to come. Starting with analysis of the biggest three moves they’ve made thus far, with reported contract information, all at the forward...

Penguins sign Andrei Kuzmenko to one-year contract

Kuzmenko’s new contract with Pittsburgh carries a $5 million cap hit for the 2026-27 season.

Scott Laughton Returning to Kings on a Three-Year Deal

Sometimes, patience pays off. Even though it was well documented that the Kings and veteran center Scott Laughton had mutual interest in signing him to an extension, it just took a little longer...

Kings Re-Sign Scott Laughton

Frank Seravalli of Victory+ reports that the Los Angeles Kings are re-signing forward Scott Laughton. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Scott Coffman of Mayor’s Manor suggests...

Kings sign Lane Pederson to two-year contract

Pederson has spent most of the past several years in the AHL, but played a few games with the Flyers last season.

Kings sign Scott Perunovich to one-year contract

Perunovich heads to California, hoping to find some consistency after some injury-riddled seasons.

Sources: Kings add Zuccarello in latest vet deal

Mats Zuccarello is set to play in his 17th NHL season after signing a one-year, bonus-laden contract with the Kings, sources told ESPN.

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