# Kings Rebuild After Kopitar’s Retirement | Los Angeles Kings News

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Podcast: [Los Angeles Kings News Today  | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-kings-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7541712)
Published: 2026-07-18T03:43:30+00:00
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The LA Kings are firing up for a new era after a brutal five-year playoff exit streak, bringing in Peter Laviolette to coach and adding offensive firepower with Mats Zuccarrello and Erik Haula, while bringing back Corey Perry. Defense gets a boost with Brandt Clarke locking in for a massive five-year deal and Scott Laughton signing a new contract — but the big loss is Anze Kopitar’s retirement and the departure of longtime stars Drew Doughty (who’s entering his final season) and Andrei Kuzmenko and Mathieu Joseph. The team’s future hinges on Artemi Panarin’s full season and Kevin Fiala’s return from injury, while Quinton Byfield must step up and Clarke must shoulder more defensive responsibility. With the Western Conference heating up, Laviolette’s job is to turn this roster into a contender — and it’s going to be a tall order. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/968599fd32dca704

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