LA Kings Reveal Opening Roster for 2025-26 Season
The Los Angeles Kings have unveiled their roster for the 2025-26 season, highlighting a well-rounded team structure. This lineup comprises 13 forwards, 7 defensemen, and 2 goaltenders.
2025-26 Season Roster Breakdown
Forwards
- Joel Armia
- Quinton Byfield
- Phillip Danault
- Kevin Fiala
- Warren Foegele
- Samuel Helenius
- Adrian Kempe
- Anze Kopitar
- Andrei Kuzmenko
- Alex Laferriere
- Jeff Malott
- Trevor Moore
- Alex Turcotte
Defensemen
- Mikey Anderson
- Cody Ceci
- Brandt Clarke
- Drew Doughty
- Brian Dumoulin
- Joel Edmundson
- Jacob Moverare
Goaltenders
- Anton Forsberg
- Darc Kuemper
This season’s roster includes 18 players who have previously contributed to the team’s efforts in the last season. Notably, veterans Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty will continue their legacies in their 20th and 18th NHL seasons, respectively.
Key Player Highlights
Drew Doughty, with a total of 160 career goals, is on the verge of breaking the franchise record for goals scored by a defenseman. He requires just two more goals to achieve this milestone. Meanwhile, Anze Kopitar is just 29 points away from tying the franchise record for career points, currently held by Marcel Dionne.
Darcy Kuemper, who was named the Kings’ Most Valuable Player last season, is another vital part of the team’s core. He concluded the previous season with an impressive record of 31 wins and earned the distinction of being a finalist for the Vezina Trophy. Kuemper recorded a career-low 2.02 goals against average and a .922 save percentage.
New Additions and Season Expectations
This year’s roster also sees the integration of new veterans, including forward Joel Armia, defensemen Brian Dumoulin and Cody Ceci, as well as goaltender Anton Forsberg. Collectively, they bring a substantial playoff experience to the Kings.
Adrian Kempe, the team’s leading scorer in the 2024-25 season, is set to make a significant impact this year after achieving over 70 points in consecutive seasons. Following him is Warren Foegele, who enjoyed a standout performance with 24 goals last season.
As the Kings gear up for the Home Opener, fans can look forward to an exciting season filled with potential and strong competition.
