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Kings Quietly Build with Veterans | Los Angeles Kings News
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- Jul 15, 2026
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- 92
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Summary
The LA Kings quietly rebuilt with savvy veteran signings this offseason, prioritizing depth and experience over flashy names. GM Ken Holland focused on filling key roles, using most of their cap space to bring in Erik Haula and Scott Laughton — both proven centers who can mentor young star Quinton Byfield and stabilize the middle. Haula, known for his penalty-killing and two-way play, slots in perfectly as Kopitar’s successor, while Laughton adds grit and leadership. The Kings’ low-key strategy — building through smart free agency — could pay off big this season, as these veterans aim to immediately elevate the team’s performance and push them deeper into playoff contention. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/79520bd6a886b726