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Friday, June 19, 2026
2026 NHL Draft Rankings: Final Top 120

McKenna is this year’s top prize, but things get interesting after that.

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Insider Notebook – Hiller to TOR, Seeley to VAN, Reign Rebrand

A week of Kings-adjacent news, Insiders. I’ll be honest, Jim Hiller to the Toronto Maple Leafs is not a headline I expected to read yesterday. But read we all did. Good for him, first of all. Jim...

LA Kings 2026 Prospect Rankings – Honorable Mentions

As hinted at several times over the past few months, we’re happy to announce the return of our annual LA Kings Prospect Rankings. Since we’re re-launching this a little later in the hockey...

2026 NHL Draft Preview: Forward Mathis Preston, Canada

The draft is always an opportunity for teams to restock their pipeline. Sometimes, it goes beyond positional; for example, it can include size, style of play, or culture. Other options could be...

2026 NHL Draft Preview: Forward Oliver Suvanto, Finland

Thus far this year, we’ve produced a large volume of NHL Draft Preview articles featuring forwards. Don’t worry, we still plan on profiling a few potential rearguards before this series wraps up...

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Jets among teams listed as potential suitor for Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy, but they must avoid him for obvious reason
2026 NHL Draft Preview: Forward Niklas Aaram-Olsen, Norway

Hockey is often a game of stories and storylines. Sometimes they end quickly, and other times it’s just the beginning. The fun part is you never truly know how far along someone is. When those...

Maple Leafs tab former Kings bench boss Jim Hiller as next head coach

The Toronto Maple Leafs named former assistant Jim Hiller as the 41st head coach in franchise history on Wednesday morning.,Hiller, 57, returns to Tor

Scott Laughton looking at raise after trade from Maple Leafs to Kings

The free agent center should have lots of suitors.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
2026 NHL Draft Preview: Forward Egor Shilov, Russia

While many of the players we’ve featured thus far in this year’s NHL Draft Preview series have focused on what the Kings might do with selection No. 17, it’s important to remember there are seven...

Caitlin Clark's surprising drop in latest WNBA rankings has fans asking the same question
2025-26 Kings Seasons In Review – Mikey Anderson

Continuing on with the seasons in review on the blueline with a look at Mikey Anderson’s 2025-26 campaign. Anderson had established himself as one of the most consistent parts of the Kings...

Nationals ride a dominant offense higher in the power rankings

Hard to argue the Nationals aren't the real deal.

Padres bounce back with a winning week to jump up the power rankings

Samad Taylor has been a nice surprise.

Blue Jays tumble down the rankings after a tough start to June

The Blue Jays aren't stringing wins together this month.

Orioles slide down the power rankings after a challenging week

A 3-4 week didn't help the Orioles' cause.

Update on Kings Assistant Coaches Under Peter Laviolette

During last week’s introductory press conference, where Kings GM Ken Holland introduced new head coach Peter Laviolette, there was briefly some mention of the team’s assistant coaches. And we now...

2026 NHL Draft Preview: Forward Nikita Klepov, USA

Historically, Los Angeles hasn’t had an extensive track record of selecting players from Russia at the NHL Entry Draft. And when they do, those players typically have come in later rounds....

Report: Former Bears GM Ryan Pace joins Vikings

Former Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace has joined the NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings' front office, ESPN reported Tuesday.,New Vikings gene

Kings Of The Podcast, Ep. 264 – Summer Preview, Changes Coming

With the Stanley Cup Final now over, the real off-season is officially underway. After a six week break while the playoffs continued to play out, your patience has been rewarded. On this all-new...

2026 NHL Draft Preview: Forward Alexander Command, Sweden

Some prospects arrive at their draft year with a reputation already built, and the scouting world largely confirms what many already decided two seasons prior. Not Alexander Command. He did it the...

​College football 2026: Preseason top 25 rankings, bowl projections, All-Americans and more

Get all of our offseason online college football coverage all in one place as we prepare for the 2026 season.

Monday, June 15, 2026
2026 NHL Draft Preview: Forward Jaxon Cover, USA

Jaxon Cover is perhaps the most interesting prospect in this year’s NHL Entry Draft — maybe even in the history of the event. His background is in roller hockey, and he only began his first season...

2025-26 Kings Seasons In Review – Brian Dumoulin

Continuing the look at the Kings defensemen from this last season with Brian Dumoulin, who completed his first campaign in Los Angeles. Dumoulin was signed on July 1 as the Kings took a...

2026 NHL Draft Preview: Forward Elton Hermansson, Sweden

Kings General Manager Ken Holland recently signaled a shift in organizational direction when he hired Peter Laviolette as the team’s bench boss. While the goal remains to be competitive, their...

Marlins' hot streak continues as they make massive climb up the rankings

The Marlins are the hottest team this month.

Pitching woes lead to the Pirates' massive slide in latest power rankings

A ballooned ERA has not helped the Pirates lately.

What Can Kings Fans Expect From Peter Laviolette?

On June 9, the Los Angeles Kings made an interesting decision by hiring former New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette as their new head coach. With a reputation built…

Reds continue to plummet in rankings after fifth-straight series loss

The Reds' tires are falling off.

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

Two series losses last week didn't help the Giants.

How tiny Cape Verde compares to Spain in FIFA rankings, population size and more about World Cup upset

One of the most shocking results in the first round of 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage matches came on Monday in Atlanta as defending European champions Spain were held to a 0-0 draw by debutants...

Brittney Griner passed a WNBA legend and keeps climbing the all-time rankings
NBA Way-Too-Early Power Rankings: Spurs lead the pack for predictions on 2026-27 season

Ranking all 30 teams immediately after the completion of the 2026 NBA Finals.

2026 Draft Prospects: NCAA (Will Scouch)

Will Scouch joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss a handful of prospects from the NCAA that could potentially be drafted by the Kings with the 17th overall pick. The pair discuss the strengths and...

Sunday, June 14, 2026
Way-too-early NHL Power Rankings: Each team's earl...

Here's how the teams stack up looking ahead to next fall -- and what to watch this offseason.

2025-26 Kings Seasons In Review – Joel Edmundson

Shifting the focus here to the defenseman and kicking things off with Joel Edmundson. Edmundson completed his second season with the organization and filled a very similar role to what he did last...

Canucks Have 3 Trade Partners to Acquire Another 1st Round Pick in 2026

The Vancouver Canucks are in the process of rebuilding their organization. It started with the hiring of Daniel and Henrik Sedin as co-presidents, then Ryan Johnson as general manager (GM).…

2026 NHL Draft Preview: Forward Marcus Nordmark, Sweden

Now that the annual NHL Draft Combine has concluded, teams have been digging their trenches preparing for late night meetings, reviewing tape, and checking of notes. Consider the old saying,...

NHL RADIO REPLAY: Nurse to LA Trade Speculation, Other Kings Trade Rumors, Plus the Doughty Situation

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 to dig into all the latest LA Kings roster news,...

Vikings have a QB problem

Minnesota has to choose between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray.

Saturday, June 13, 2026
Jalen Brunson scores 45 as Knicks defeat Spurs to earn their first NBA title in 53 years

Jalen Brunson puts on a dominant scoring display as the New York Knicks come back in the fourth quarter to defeat the Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to clinch the title.

Vikings' $66 million playmaker listed among worst contracts in NFL for 2026
World Cup 2026 top goal scorer tracker: Updated rankings in the Golden Boot race

The 2026 World Cup is underway. Keep up to date with the frontrunner in the top scorer stakes.

2026 NHL Draft Preview: Forward Oscar Hemming, Finland

The search for LA’s next top pick continues. Mark Yannetti and crew continue their journey through data and debate to narrow down their list. The prospects, too, have their own story, and when...

Ontario Reign Debut Inland Blue and Gold Jersey

The wait is over. On Saturday afternoon, the Ontario Reign debuted details surrounding their rebrand. It’s a not to their past, as well as their affiliation with the LA Kings — as well as a pinch...

Final Pair of Mock-Ups Before Ontario Reign Jersey Reveal on Saturday

Just in time to really kick off the hockey offseason — with trades, free agency, and the Draft right around the corner — AHL Ontario doesn’t want to be left behind. For anybody who hasn’t heard...

7 Best Active NHL Players to Never Be Captain

In hockey, leadership extends far beyond the letter stitched onto a jersey. While the captain holds an official title, the reality is that many teams rely on a group of…

3 Potential Trade Destinations for Oilers Defenceman Darnell Nurse

Darnell Nurse’s tenure with the Edmonton Oilers seems to be coming to an end. On June 11, it was reported that the Oilers’ blueliner requested a trade. He has given…

Where to watch UFL championship game: Channel, live stream, time, TV schedule for Kings vs. Defenders

Here's everything you need to know about the UFL championship game, including TV channel and streaming options for Kings vs. Defenders.

Friday, June 12, 2026
Kings Sign Chromiak to One-Year Contract Extension, What’s Next?

Where Martin Chromiak fits into the big picture is still a pretty open question. However, the Kings re-signed the Slovakia native to a one-year contract extension this week, keeping him in the...

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