Kings prepare for life without Kevin Fiala, with Artemi Panarin

Kings prepare for life without Kevin Fiala, with Artemi Panarin

The Feb. 4 acquisition of the former Rangers playmaking winger has been offset by the loss of Fiala nine days later to a leg injury at the Winter Olympics.

Panarin: ‘Perfect’ timing of Kings trade allowing for easy transition

Los Angeles Kings forward Artemi Panarin speaks about how the timing of his trade from the New York Rangers ahead of the Olympic break has allowed him to make a strong first impression with his new team. COURTESY: Los Angeles Kings

INSIDER: Kings Return To Practice, Artemi Panarin Joins The Group!

Welcoming back the LA Kings! Good to see the fellas back on the ice. For the first time since their 4-1 defeat in Vegas on February 5, the Kings hit the ice today for their first team practice coming out of the Olympic break. It wasn’t a full-team skate, considering

Kings Return To Practice! Panarin joins the team + 72/14/9 Line Expected & Updates on Anderson, Turcotte, Kuzmenko, Copley, Fiala

Welcoming back the LA Kings! Good to see the fellas back on the ice. For the first time since their 4-1 defeat in Vegas on February 5, the Kings hit the ice today for their first team practice coming out of the Olympic break. It wasn’t a full-team skate, considering the four players who are […]

Kings actively shopping for Kevin Fiala’s replacement at the Olympics

The Los Angeles Kings are reportedly exploring options to replace Kevin Fiala after the star forward suffered a season-ending injury during the Olympics. Fiala was stretchered off the ice during Switzerland’s loss to Canada last week in Italy after an awkward collision with Tom Wilson left him with fractures in his left lower leg. He has since undergone surgery and is beginning his recovery and rehab.While the Olympic pause includes a roster fre…

Kings Recall Pheonix Copley, Place Kevin Fiala On IR

Earlier today, the Los Angeles Kings announced that they’ve recalled netminder Pheonix Copley from the AHL’s Ontario Reign. Additionally, the Kings have placed forward Kevin Fiala on the injured reserve, as expected. Copley has likely been brought on as a practice player before Los Angeles returns to action next week. Darcy Kuemper, the Kings’ typical starter, is rostered on Team Canada for the Olympics, and they’ve already clinched a spot in th…