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ESPN commentator and former NHL player Barry Melrose attends media day before the 2015 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa. File photo from June 2, 2015.
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NEWSLAKTBLSep 14, 2026

Barry Melrose, Kings coach and ESPN hockey voice, dies at 70

Melrose, who took Wayne Gretzky's Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final and spent more than 25 years as an ESPN analyst, died Wednesday.

Anze Kopitar gestures to the Los Angeles crowd after a playoff loss to Colorado on April 26, 2026. File photo.
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NEWSLAKAug 12, 2026

Kings to Retire Kopitar's No. 11, Unveil Statue in Feb. 2027

Los Angeles will honor its all-time leading scorer on Feb. 24, 2027, before a game against Montreal.

COACHINGONTJul 21, 2026

Ontario Reign Name Mike Haviland Assistant Coach

The 58-year-old brings over 20 years of coaching experience, including a Stanley Cup ring from Chicago.

Elton Hermansson stands beside Gary Bettman after Los Angeles selects him 19th overall at the NHL Draft on June 26, 2026. File photo.
Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images
CONTRACTLAKJul 15, 2026

Kings Sign First Rounder Elton Hermansson to Entry Level Deal

The Swedish forward, drafted 19th overall in June, signed a three-year contract and will play in Sweden this season.