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Kings loan Portillo, assign Ward and Perunovich to Ontario

Los Angeles also places Otto Salin on injured non-roster after Ward and Perunovich clear waivers.

Hockey.comSep 28, 2026
File photo: Los Angeles Kings goaltender Erik Portillo, No. 1, guards the net against the Anaheim Ducks in Anaheim on Nov. 29, 2024.
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The Los Angeles Kings loaned goaltender Erik Portillo to the Ontario Reign, their AHL affiliate, and placed defenceman Otto Salin on injured non-roster, the club announced.

Forward Taylor Ward and defenceman Scott Perunovich both cleared waivers and were assigned to Ontario, the Kings said.

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