# Last year's questions for the LA Kings had many bad answers. What about this coming season?

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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: 2026-05-27T09:30:05+00:00
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The LA Kings face an uncertain offseason after a disappointing playoff sweep by the Colorado Avalanche. Can GM Ken Holland find answers at center and sign key free agents like Scott Laughton, or will big trades shake up the roster? Eddie Garcia breaks down the fallout from a season filled with questions about Quinton Byfield’s development, Brant Clarke’s push for a top defensive role, and the struggles of goalie Darcy Kuemper. Key storylines include Anze Kopitar’s farewell, the impact of Artemi Panarin’s first full season in LA, and the search for a new head coach with names like Jay Woodcroft and DJ Smith in the mix. With the free agent market thinning—highlighted by Evgeni Malkin re-signing in Pittsburgh—how can the Kings reload for another playoff run? Will a Byfield-Panarin-Kempe line be the catalyst, or are bigger changes looming in Los Angeles?

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