Brandon Croce

5 days ago | rinkroyalty.com | Brandon Croce

Flyers have given the Kings the framework for a contract with Alex Laferriere. While the LA Kings have big decisions with their unrestricted free agents, like Vladislav Gavrikov and Andrei Kuzmenko, new general manager Ken Holland will also need to speak with Alex Laferriere. The former third-round pick is set to be a restricted free agent, which certainly helps the Kings but is not a guarantee he will be returning next season.

6 days ago | rinkroyalty.com | Brandon Croce

Vladislav Gavrikov played a big role in the Kings success this season. There is never a good time for a team like the Los Angeles Kings to lose a player of Drew Doughty's caliber for an extended period of time. Fortunately for them, Vladislav Gavrikov was ready to step into a bigger role on the defense and now the Kings' defenseman could find himself with a much bigger contract this offseason.

6 days ago | rinkroyalty.com | Brandon Croce

These trades would put the Kings in the Stanley Cup discussion next season. Entering his first offseason as general manager for the Los Angeles Kings, Ken Holland might want to make a big splash. The Kings are desperate to get past the first round of the playoffs and they might need to be bold to achieve that. These are three players that could be available this offseason that would be difference makers for the Kings but are unlikely to happen.

1 week ago | rinkroyalty.com | Brandon Croce

Bowen Byram could be the difference maker the Kings need on defenseThe LA Kings are going to want to upgrade their roster this offseason to hopefully compete in the playoffs and make a run at a Stanley Cup. If the Kings were to trade for Bowen Byram, they not only would take a step towards that goal this season but provide stability long-term for their defense. Byram is a former first round pick of the Colorado Avalanche who was traded to the Buffalo Sabres during the 2023-24 season.

2 weeks ago | rinkroyalty.com | Brandon Croce

Bowen Byram might be the perfect replacement for Drew Doughty. The LA Kings have plenty of questions with their defense this offseason and it starts with Vladislav Gavrikov, who is set to be a free agent in a little over a month. In addition to that, they have players like Brandt Clarke and Jordan Spence who could get new contracts before the season as they will be restricted free agents next offseason.