Get ready for an electrifying season as the LA Kings unveil their 2025-26 opening roster, packed with a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars. But here’s where it gets exciting: this lineup isn’t just about names—it’s about the stories and milestones they’re poised to achieve. With 13 forwards, 7 defensemen, and 2 goaltenders, the Kings are setting the stage for a season that could rewrite franchise history. Curious to see who made the cut? Let’s dive in.
Forwards (13): Joel Armia, Quinton Byfield, Phillip Danault, Kevin Fiala, Warren Foegele, Samuel Helenius, Adrian Kempe, Anze Kopitar, Andrei Kuzmenko, Alex Laferriere, Jeff Malott, Trevor Moore, and Alex Turcotte.
Defensemen (7): Mikey Anderson, Cody Ceci, Brandt Clarke, Drew Doughty, Brian Dumoulin, Joel Edmundson, and Jacob Moverare.
Goaltenders (2): Anton Forsberg and Darcy Kuemper.
And this is the part most people miss: 18 of these players suited up for the Kings last season, including two-time Stanley Cup champions Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty. Kopitar, entering his 20th NHL season, is just 29 points shy of tying Marcel Dionne’s franchise record. Meanwhile, Doughty, starting his 18th season, needs only two more goals to become the Kings’ all-time leading goal-scoring defenseman. Talk about history in the making!
Controversial question: Could this be the season Kopitar surpasses Dionne, or will the pressure of chasing a record impact his performance? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
Joining them is Darcy Kuemper, last season’s Bill Libby Memorial Award winner as the Kings’ MVP. Kuemper’s stellar 2024-25 campaign—a 31-11-7 record, 2.02 GAA, .922 save percentage, and five shutouts—earned him a Vezina Trophy finalist nod. Will he continue his dominance this season? Only time will tell.
The roster also features key offensive powerhouses from the Kings’ record-tying 48-win, 105-point season in 2024-25. Adrian Kempe, the team’s leading scorer, is entering his 10th NHL season after back-to-back 70-point campaigns. Warren Foegele, fresh off a career year with 24 goals and a team-high plus-36 rating, returns for his second season. And Quinton Byfield is gearing up for his fifth full season after setting personal bests in nearly every category last year.
But here’s where it gets controversial: The Kings have added several veterans, including Joel Armia, Brian Dumoulin, Cody Ceci, and Anton Forsberg, who bring a combined 478 Stanley Cup Playoff games to the table. Is this the experience the team needs to go all the way, or will the new additions disrupt the chemistry of the returning core? Share your take below!
With so much talent and potential, the 2025-26 season promises to be unforgettable. Don’t miss the action—grab your tickets to the Home Opener now and be part of history in the making!
