# KINGS' QUEST: Will the LA Kings make a trade to fill their hole at center? Who could they target?

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Podcast: [Locked On Kings - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Kings](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-kings-daily-podcast-on-the-los-angeles-kings-94741)
Published: 2026-06-02T10:00:58+00:00
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## Resource

The Los Angeles Kings need a top six center. Will they land a difference-maker to bolster their playoff chances? Eddie Garcia examines the LA Kings’ urgent offseason needs following Anze Kopitar’s retirement, with potential trade targets including Elias Pettersson, Ryan O’Reilly, Vincent Trocheck, Mika Zibanejad, and Matthew Barzal. Discussion spotlights which NHL teams are also hunting for a top-tier center, the Kings’ limited assets compared to teams they are in competition with and the likelihood of Alex Laferriere shifting to center if a deal can’t be made. Additional topics include updates on the Kings’ head coaching search and Kings prospect Jared Woolley’s rare back-to-back Memorial Cup triumphs. Will the Kings outmaneuver competitors and land the center they need, or be forced to get creative from within? Get the latest analysis and insider updates shaping the LA Kings’ roster and future.

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