After a summer spent talking about a brand evolution, players changing jersey numbers, and custom beer bottles, it’s finally time to focus on some actual hockey in Los Angeles. With roughly 30% roster turnover, Kings head coach Jim Hiller has a lot of variables and options to sort through during training camp this year. Unlike past seasons, where the 23-man roster was pretty set weeks in advance of opening night, there are currently a myriad of ways he can put together his reconfigured lineup.
Prospects like Alex Turcotte, Akil Thomas, and Brandt Clarke are expected to graduate into full-time NHL players. Additionally, trades and free agency have brought Warren Foegele, Tanner Jeannot, Joel Edmundson, and Darcy Kuemper into the fold.
Clarke on Kings Of The Podcast (last week)
Kuemper on Kings Of The Podcast (last month)
Wednesday also saw 23-year-old forward Arthur Kaliyev sign a one-year contract, so he too will be looking for a way to secure a top-9 roster spot.
With 68 players scheduled to begin camp with the Kings, things will begin thinning out next week, soon after their six-game preseason slate gets going in Utah with the game formerly known as Frozen Fury.
There will only be two opportunities to see the Kings play exhibition games in SoCal this year, once in Ontario and once in Anaheim (more on that below). Fans can also catch free scrimmages at the Kings training facility in El Segundo beginning on Thursday, Sept. 19.
Below is a breakdown of what the team has planned for the next few days. Please note that most players will frequently rotate between groups, with a new mix of guys released each day.
2024 LA Kings Training Camp Schedule
Line combinations and D-pairings projected here.
Thursday, September 19
Group A Practice: 10:00 a.m. (NHL Rink 2)
Group A vs. B Scrimmage: 10:50 a.m.
Group B Practice: 12:15 p.m. (NHL Rink 2)
Group C Practice: 1:00 p.m.
Friday, September 20
Group B Practice: 10:00 a.m. (NHL Rink 2)
Group A vs. B Scrimmage: 10:50 a.m.
Group A Practice: 12:15 p.m. (NHL Rink 2)
Group C Practice: 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 21
Group A Practice: 10:00 a.m. (NHL Rink 2)
Group A vs. B Scrimmage: 10:50 a.m.
Group B Practice: 12:15 p.m. (NHL Rink 2)
Group C Practice: 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 22
Group B Practice: 10:00 a.m. (NHL Rink 2)
Group A vs. B Scrimmage: 10:50 a.m.
Group A Practice: 12:15 p.m. (NHL Rink 2)
Group C Practice: 1:00 p.m.
Monday, September 23
Game Group Morning Skate: 10:00 a.m. (in Utah)
Group B Practice: 10:45 a.m. (NHL Rink 2)
Group C Practice: 11:45 a.m.
Game at Utah: 7:00 p.m. MT (6:00 p.m. PT)
Tuesday, September 24
Day Off (All Groups)
Wednesday, September 25
Game Group Morning Skate: 10:00 a.m. (in Las Vegas)
Group B Practice: 10:45 a.m. (NHL Rink 2)
Group C Practice: 11:45 a.m.
Game at Vegas: 7:00 p.m.
An updated practice schedule is expected to be available early next week.
The complete 68-player roster, which includes 40 forwards, 22 defensemen and six goaltenders, can be found here.
LA Kings 2024-25 Preseason Games
Monday, Sept. 23
vs. Utah Hockey Club (in Salt Lake City)
Wednesday, Sept. 25
vs. Golden Knights in Las Vegas
Saturday, Sept. 28
vs. Ducks in Ontario (Empire Classic)
Monday, Sept. 30
vs. Ducks in Anaheim
Thursday, Oct. 3
vs. Boston Bruins (in Quebec City)
Saturday, Oct. 5
vs. Florida Panthers (in Quebec City)
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