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INSIDER JOINS: LA Kings Under Peter Laviolette to REINVENT Offense, Eyeing Adrian Kempe at Center
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- Jul 7, 2026
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Summary
The LA Kings offseason is highlighted by a big coaching hire and a couple of minor additions. Can Adrian Kempe successfully transition to center and fill the void left by Anze Kopitar’s retirement, or will new signings like Mats Zuccarello and Erik Haula reshape the team dynamic? Peter Laviolette’s arrival signals a shift towards offensive creativity and revamped special teams, while Phil Housley and Ray Whitney join a coaching staff designed for results. Eddie Garcia and Kings Insider Zach Dooley break down the Kings’ approach at center, the return of Scott Laughton and Corey Perry, and the outlook for defensemen Brandt Clarke and Drew Doughty under Laviolette’s system. Key conversations focus on goaltending prospects Carter George, Hampton Slukynsky and Eric Portillo, as well as the promising 2026 NHL Draft class led by Elton Hermansen. Is this the new era that can catapult the Los Angeles Kings back into Stanley Cup contention?