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Kings Roster Shake-Up Ahead of 2026-27 | Los Angeles Kings News
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- Jul 21, 2026
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- 86
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The LA Kings are undergoing a major roster overhaul ahead of the 2026-27 season, with longtime captain Anze Kopitar retiring and key forwards like Andrei Kuzmenko and Jeff Malott departing — but they’re also bringing in Mats Zuccarello to fill the offensive gap. With Kopitar’s leadership and two-way impact gone, Quinton Byfield is poised to step into a bigger role as the top center, while the team searches for a new captain. The rebuild is already underway, and the pressure is on to replace a legend. 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/58bb00c30ec7382c