With the Los Angeles Kings not expected to offer winger Tanner Jeannot a new contract, the Ottawa Senators are poised to express interest as free agency begins on Tuesday. Teams seeking added grit are likely to pursue Jeannot on the open market.

Following a disappointing postseason, the Los Angeles Kings have parted ways with vice president and general manager Rob Blake after being eliminated by the Edmonton Oilers for the fourth consecutive year. Despite leading the series 2-0, the Kings lost four straight games, prompting significant changes within the organization.

As the hockey season draws to a close, all eyes turn to Kenny Connors, the promising UMass forward and LA Kings’ 2022 fourth-round pick. This week, Connors takes center stage as the featured prospect, highlighting the potential future of the LA Kings.

Rookies Sam Morton and Zayne Parekh made unforgettable NHL debuts, each scoring a goal to help the Calgary Flames defeat the Los Angeles Kings 5-1. Nazem Kadri added two goals, snapping the Kings’ four-game winning streak.

The Edmonton Oilers face a significant setback as top defenceman Mattias Ekholm has been ruled out of their first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. Despite this loss, the team has received some positive news on the injury front.

The Edmonton Oilers will enter their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings without defenseman Mattias Ekholm, affecting their defensive lineup at a crucial time.