Kings center Anže Kopitar has won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for the 2024-25 season, the NHL announced Thursday. According to the league, the award is given “to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.” As with most other major trophies, it’s voted on by members of the … [Read more...] about Kings’ Anže Kopitar Wins 2024-25 Lady Byng Trophy
Ducks Nearing Deal To Acquire Chris Kreider From Rangers
The Ducks and Rangers are in “advanced discussions” on a trade that would send winger Chris Kreider to Anaheim, Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff reports Tuesday. New York is slated to receive a prospect and a pick in return, according to Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA TODAY Sports. The Rangers are not retaining salary on Kreider, who is signed through 2026-27 at a $6.5MM cap hit, … [Read more...] about Ducks Nearing Deal To Acquire Chris Kreider From Rangers
Ducks May Offer Record-Breaking AAV For Mitch Marner
Many have speculated that the Ducks will be a major player in the Mitch Marner sweepstakes. The All-Star winger is nearly guaranteed to hit the open market on July 1, and Anaheim has the third-most cap space in the league early in the offseason, according to PuckPedia. That flexibility, plus a mandate from ownership to contend for a playoff spot next season, means they could … [Read more...] about Ducks May Offer Record-Breaking AAV For Mitch Marner
Offseason Checklist: Los Angeles Kings
The offseason has arrived for all but two teams now with the playoffs nearing an end. Accordingly, it’s time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming weeks with free agency fast approaching. Next up is a look at Los Angeles. Nothing much has changed in Hollywood in recent years. In 2023-24, a streaky regular season dotted by a coaching change ultimately … [Read more...] about Offseason Checklist: Los Angeles Kings
Free Agent Focus: Los Angeles Kings
Free agency is now under a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. There will be several impact players set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign. We continue our look around the NHL with an overview of the free agent situation for the Kings. Key Restricted Free Agents F Alex Laferriere – Not only has … [Read more...] about Free Agent Focus: Los Angeles Kings