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Saturday, May 2, 2026
Analyzing Brandt Clarke’s 2026 Playoff Performance for the Kings

One of the most notable young players, especially during the playoffs, who comes to mind is Brandt Clarke, who just finished his first 40-point season and proved he is ready to handle top-four...

Friday, May 1, 2026
REIGN FINAL – ONT 5, CV 1 – Lord, Copley, Pinelli

The Ontario Reign defeated the Coachella Valley Firebirds 5-1 in front of 6,242 fans at Toyota Arena to even the best-of-five Pacific Division Semifinals up at one game apiece. Game three will...

Interim coach Smith candidate in Kings' search

Interim head coach D.J. Smith will be among the candidates for the Kings' full-time job when general manager Ken Holland conducts his coaching search this month.

D.J. Smith a candidate for Kings' full-time coaching job, Ken Holland says

Kings general manager Ken Holland says interim coach D.J. Smith will be among the candidates the team considers for the full-time coaching role.

Six Takeaways from Holland’s End-of-Season Press Conference

Ken Holland didn’t sugarcoat it. LA’s General Manager opened his end-of-season press conference on Friday afternoon with a blunt assessment: “I’m not happy. I know Luc Robitaille is not happy. Our...

5 Takeaways From Ken Holland End-Of-Season Availability

Kings General Manager Ken Holland held his end-of-season media availability on Friday afternoon at Toyota Sports Performance Center. For transparency, here is the full video below. Ken Holland...

LIVE STREAM: Kings GM Ken Holland Season Ending Press Conference

Kings General Manager Ken Holland is scheduled to meet with the gathered media at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Friday. There are a bevy of questions expected to be asked, including ones surrounding...

LIVE – Ken Holland End-Of-Season Press Conference

Sharing the link here for Ken Holland’s end-of-season interview. Will have a full recap up later in the day, but for those interested here in the moment, feel free to watch/listen live. The post...

REPORT: DJ Smith is a Candidate for Kings Head Coach, New Search Underway

Friday afternoon did not bring any clarity to DJ Smith’s coaching tenure in Los Angeles. General Manager Ken Holland announced the Kings will begin a coaching search immediately, and Smith is...

RD2, Game 2: Reign Projected Lineup vs. Firebirds, Plus Update on Jamsen

After a lackluster showing in Game 1, Andrew Lord’s Ontario Reign squad will look to respond tonight and even their series with the Firebirds. While not technically a must-win for the home team,...

Bears' Dillon Thieneman completely snubbed from Defensive Rookie of the Year rankings

The Bears rookie safety doesn't have a chance according to this analyst.

PACIFIC DIVISION SEMIFINALS PREVIEW, GAME 2 – 5/1

WHO: Ontario Reign vs. Coachella Valley Firebirds (CV Leads Series 1-0) WHAT: 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs – Pacific Division Semifinals, Game 2 WHEN: Friday, May 1 @ 7:00 Pacific WHERE: Toyota Arena...

Top 50 NHL UFAs of 2026: Bobrovsky isn’t in the playoffs, yet his value is rising

Plus: which players have already spiked their values with their postseason performances?

Pacific Division Semifinals, Game 2 Preview vs. CV (5/1/26)

The Reign are back at Toyota Arena tonight for Game 2 of the Pacific Division Semifinals after dropping Game 1 Wednesday 3-0. Cam McGuire and Paige Capistran breakdown the contest and look ahead...

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Minnesota 'considered favorite' to host 2028 NFL Draft

Here's what to know about the 2028 NFL Draft location and how close it could be to becoming official.

10 Things We Learned at LA Kings Exit Interviews

Their lockers are cleaned out, the team’s season is officially over, and several Kings’ players spent Wednesday answering questions about what went wrong, what comes next, and who they’ll be...

2026 Exit Interviews – Kempe, Laferriere, Anderson, Panarin, Doughty, Kuzmenko

With exit interviews for Kings players held yesterday, sharing the first batch of those interviews with thoughts from team leaders and veteran players. Starting here with the three players who are...

NHL Conn Smythe Trophy rankings: Field begins to emerge as first round nears end

As the first round of the NHL playoffs begins to wrap up, we take a look at the top five contenders for the prestigious Conn Smythe Trophy, handed out to the MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Lady Byng finalists: Anze Kopitar, Cole Caufield, Jake Sanderson

Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar, Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield and Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson were named the finalist

Caufield, Kopitar, Sanderson named finalists for 2026 Lady Byng

The award is given to the player for best sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct and skill.

Anze Kopitar selected as a finalist for 2026 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy

Not done with the Anze Kopitar accolades just yet! As announced this morning by the NHL, Kings forward Anze Kopitar has been selected as one of three finalists for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy...

3 Takeaways from Ontario Reign Loss in Game 1 of the Calder Cup Playoffs

Wednesday evening brough a disappointing opening to the Calder Cup Playoffs for Andrew Lord’s Ontario Reign, as they were shut out 3-0 by the visiting Coachella Valley Firebirds in Game 1 of this...

NHL Rumors: Tkachuk Frustrated, Sundin to Maple Leafs, Doughty and Kings

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators are dealing with growing noise around Brady Tkachuk, who unfortunately didn’t really settle things in his media availability on Wednesday....

LA Kings Prospect Tracker: Jared Woolley Edition

Week 29 of the LA Kings Prospect Tracker is a lean one. Jared Woolley is the last Kings prospect standing in junior hockey. Next week, Henry Brzustewicz and Hampton Slukynsky will be back in the...

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
REIGN FINAL – ONT 0, CV 3 – Lord, Lee

 The Ontario Reign were shutout 3-0 by the Coachella Valley Firebirds in game one of Pacific Division Semifinals Wednesday night in front 3,274 fans at Toyota Arena. The best of five series will...

Next Kings Captain? Players Address the Question

With Anze Kopitar’s retirement now official, the Kings face a question they haven’t had to answer in a decade: who wears the C? During exit interviews this week, three of the team’s most prominent...

Player Exit Interviews – Doughty on Contract & Play, Clarke on Free Agency, Laughton/Kuzmenko UFA, Injury Updates

LA Kings players held their end-of-season exit interviews earlier this morning at Toyota Sports Performance Center in El Segundo. Throughout the course of the day, we heard from 18 players on a...

RD2, Game 1: Reign Projected Lineup vs. Firebirds, Wright Returns and Expectations are High

Tonight, the Ontario Reign kick off one of the most anticipated playoff runs in franchise history. After setting regular-season records in Andrew Lord’s first year behind the bench — 99 points and...

Report: Kings’ Quinton Byfield played through two torn obliques

Byfield had 16 points in his last 16 regular season games.

Vlade Divac finally reveals why he passed on Luka Doncic and drafted Marvin Bagley III

Former Sacramento Kings general manager Vlade Divac gives a blunt answer on the decision to draft Marvin Bagley III over Luka Doncic in 2018.

Sparks to retire two-time WNBA champion DeLisha Milton-Jones' jersey

DeLisha Milton-Jones, who played 11 of her 17 WNBA seasons with the Sparks, will have her number retired July 28 when the team faces the New York Liberty.

PACIFIC DIVISION SEMIFINALS PREVIEW, GAME 1 – 4/29

WHO: Ontario Reign vs. Coachella Valley Firebirds (Series Tied 0-0) WHAT: 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs – Pacific Division Semifinals, Game 1 WHEN: Wednesday, April 29 @ 7:00 Pacific WHERE: Toyota...

Pacific Division Semifinals, Game 1 Preview vs. CV (4/29/26)

The Ontario Reign begin their quest to the AHL Calder Cup tonight hosting the Coachella Valley Firebirds in Game 1 of the Pacific Division Semifinals after a first round bye! Cam McGuire and Paige...

Does Drew Doughty Still Fit the LA Kings’ Long-Term Plan?

For nearly two decades, Drew Doughty has been the heartbeat of the Los Angeles Kings’ blue line. He’s a two-time Stanley Cup champion (2012 and 2014) and a Norris Trophy…

Prep talk: Jaxson Neckien is coming through for Westlake with power

The junior outfielder has hit six home runs for the Warriors, who are tied for first place in the Marmonte League.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
5 Key Things to Watch with the LA Kings Starting Right Now

The LA Kings need help. And from the looks of things, this franchise could be primed for the most significant change in a long, long time. What will that look like, and how widespread are we...

Vikings future for J.J. McCarthy on thin ice for analyst

The clock is ticking on J.J.'s time as a Viking.

Exit Interviews Schedule – Players Wednesday, Ken Holland Friday + Jared Wright Loaned to AHL-Ontario

The LA Kings will hold their end-of-season exit interviews with players on Wednesday, April 29 at Toyota Sports Performance Center beginning around 10 AM. Kings Vice President and General Manager...

Report: WR Jauan Jennings visiting Vikings

Free-agent wide receiver Jauan Jennings is visiting the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday and Wednesday, ESPN reported.,The Vikings are looking for depth a

Vikings hosting veteran wide receiver on visit in quest to replace Jalen Nailor

The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly hosting wide receiver Jauan Jennings on a visit as the team looks to replace Jalen Nailor.

UNC's Caleb Wilson gets good NBA Draft news after injury; Jazz, Kings paying attention

The Tar Heels phenom is in a good spot.

NFL power rankings 2026: Seahawks, Chiefs & Bears bump up; Eagles, 49ers slide in post-draft edition

How do all 32 teams in the NFL stack up against each other after the 2026 draft? Here is checking in with the third edition of Sporting News' power rankings for the offseason.

Pete Prisco's post-NFL Draft Power Rankings; Cooper Flagg edges ex-teammate for NBA's Rookie of the Year

Plus, there's a new No. 1 team in our MLB Power Rankings

2026 NHL Draft Lottery Chaos Rankings: Which winning team would be pure rage bait?

Sorting the 11 potential winners by how much they’d infuriate the conspiracy theorists on May 5.

Monday, April 27, 2026
Kings Of The Podcast, Ep. 263 – Ending in LA, Starting in Ontario, and Guest Andrew Lord

When one door closes, another one opens. So it’s only appropriate that as this year’s hockey playoffs have wrapped up in Los Angeles, they’re just beginning in Ontario. During this all-new Kings...

Ontario Reign Begin Calder Cup Playoffs Wednesday vs. Coachella Valley

The Ontario Reign have released the schedule for their best-of-5 Pacific Division Semifinals series against the Coachella Valley Firebirds in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs. The Reign enter the...

Vikings make crucial Jordan Addison decision post-draft

The Vikings have moved swiftly.

Pitching leads the way as the Rockies continue to climb in latest power rankings

Not many expected the Rockies to start the year out like this.

What is the future of the Kings without Anze Kopitar?

Kopitar’s storied career came to an end Sunday with the Kings’ loss in a four-game sweep at the hands of the Avalanche.

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

This team is really struggling.

Best Father's Day Gifts for the LA Kings Dad

Top gift ideas for the sports dad — from jerseys to collectibles, find the perfect present.

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