Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for October 29, 2024 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I aim to help you narrow your plays to get the most bang for your DFS buck. Be sure to check out all of our NHL articles and NHL DFS tools, including our daily NHL Heat Map. NHL Premium members can find […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/24/24)

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Brandon, and I'll be writing both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer. It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake in NHL DFS! As always, I'll give you the best tools to succeed and the info you […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for October 24, 2024 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I aim to help you narrow your plays to get the most bang for your DFS buck. Be sure to check out all of our NHL articles and NHL DFS tools, including our daily NHL Heat Map. NHL Premium members can find […]

Alex Laferriere Logs Second Consecutive Game-Winner On Sunday

Los Angeles Kings right wing Alex Laferriere popped up with a second consecutive game-winner in Sunday's 4-1 road victory against the Ducks. The two teams left scoring very little, and neither offense didn't get going until the third period. Laferriere potted an unassisted goal at the 8:59 mark in the frame. It's been a highly […]

Mikey Anderson Notches Two Points Sunday

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson enjoyed a multi-point outing in Sunday's 4-1 victory over Anaheim, finishing the contest with one goal and one assist. Anderson helped Adrian Kempe to start the scoring with 3:08 played in the third period and produced the final goal of the game near the end of regulation with the […]

Joel Edmundson Available On Sunday

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Joel Edmundson (personal) is set to draw back into the lineup on Sunday versus Anaheim. He has missed a pair of games for personal reasons, but Edmundson has been removed from the non-roster list ahead of Sunday's Freeway Face-Off. Edmundson is a steady defenseman who rarely impacts things from a fantasy […]

Darcy Kuemper Remains Sidelined Versus Montreal

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper (lower body) will not suit up against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday. He continues to nurse a lower-body injury, sitting out a second consecutive game. David Rittich will log another start despite having a nightmare in his season debut on Wednesday versus Toronto. The Czech netminder lasted only 32:22, […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/17/24)

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon, and I am writing both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake […]

Joel Edmundson Moved To Non-Roster List

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Joel Edmundson (personal) has been added to the non-roster list ahead of Wednesday's clash with the Maple Leafs. He will miss the contest for personal reasons. According to Kings head coach Jim Hiller, Edmundson has left the team to go back home. Edmundson, who signed a four-year, $15.4 million contract with […]

Darcy Kuemper Considered Day-To-Day

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper (lower body) will miss Wednesday's road contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The veteran is troubled by a lower-body injury and could be absent for multiple games as the Kings also take the ice on Thursday night versus Montreal. He is officially considered day-to-day. Kuemper has started each of […]

Anze Kopitar Hits Seventh Career Hat Trick

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar produced a game-winning performance in Thursday's season opener against Buffalo, scoring all three goals in a 3-1 win. The Kings pulled off a third-period comeback, with Kopitar scoring his seventh career hat trick. He tied the game with an even-strength marker right at the start of the period, hit […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/10/24)

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon, and I am writing both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake […]

Drew Doughty Out Month-To-Month With Fractured Ankle

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty will be out month-to-month after fracturing his left ankle. He will undergo surgery. The star blue-liner was injured in Wednesday's 3-2 preseason win against the Vegas Golden Knights. This is a massive blow for the Kings but an opportunity for other players to step up. Brandt Clarke and Jordan […]

Drew Doughty Suffers A Lower-Body Injury In Preseason Game

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty suffered a lower-body injury in Wednesday's preseason game against the Vegas Golden Knights. The veteran star couldn't put any weight on his left leg after crashing into the boards early in the game. Kings head coach Jim Hillier didn't have an update on Doughty after the game. Doughty has […]

Arthur Kaliyev Ruled Out Indefinitely With Fractured Clavicle

Los Angeles Kings right wing Arthur Kaliyev has been ruled out indefinitely after suffering a fractured clavicle. Kaliyev was hurt on Day 2 of training camp Friday. These types of injuries typically take at least 10 weeks to heal, meaning Kaliyev is looking at a multi-month absence. Los Angeles is forced to start the season […]

Arthur Kaliyev Expected To Miss Several Months With Upper-Body Injury

Los Angeles Kings right wing Arthur Kaliyev (upper body) is expected to miss several months of action after getting hurt in practice on Friday. Kaliyev, who had just re-signed to a one-year deal earlier in the week, suffered an upper-body injury on a hit and may need surgery. The 23-year-old posted 15 points (seven goals, […]

Arthur Kaliyev Re-Signs With Kings For One Year

Los Angeles Kings right wing Arthur Kaliyev has signed a one-year, $825,000 contract with the team. After finishing his entry-level contract, Kaliyev spent the entire offseason as a restricted free agent. But he can now finally celebrate a new deal right before the start of training camp. Kaliyev has played a minuscule role with the […]

Jordan Spence Signs Two-Year Extension With Kings

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jordan Spence signed a two-year extension on Thursday. He received a $3 million deal after completing his entry-level contract. Spence established himself as a full-time NHLer last season, making 71 appearances. He finished with 24 points (two goals, 22 assists), 80 shots, 55 blocks, and 67 hits. The 23-year-old was one […]

Viktor Arvidsson Heading To Free Agency

Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson appears poised to move on from L.A. this offseason. According to TSN's Travis Yost, the 31-year-old Swedish forward will hit free agency on July 1. Arvidsson, a former 30-goal scorer with the Nashville Predators, has spent three injury-filled seasons with the Kings. He made only 18 appearances in 2023-24, […]

Darcy Kuemper Dealt To Kings

Goaltender Darcy Kuemper was dealt by the Washington Capitals to the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday. He was sent to L.A. in exchange for forward Pierre-Luc Dubois. Kuemper was ditched by the Capitals just two seasons after he was signed to a five-year, $26.25 million contract as a free agent. The 34-year-old, who helped the […]

Pierre-Luc Dubois Traded To Washington

The Washington Capitals acquired forward Pierre-Luc Dubois from the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday in exchange for goaltender Darcy Kuemper. Dubois, a former top-three draft pick, moves to D.C. after spending just one season in L.A. Following his arrival from Winnipeg, Dubois signed a big eight-year, $68 million contract with the Kings 12 months ago. […]

Akil Thomas Signs Two-Year Extension With Kings

Los Angeles Kings forward Akil Thomas signed a two-year extension with an average annual value of $775,000, the team announced on Thursday. The 24-year-old earned himself a new deal after making his first NHL appearances in 2023-24. He posted three goals and one assist across seven outings in a limited role. Additionally, Thomas notched 46 […]

NHL DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (5/10/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Sean Goodwin, also known as "Goody." In this article, I will share with you some plays and matchups that may not be on the public radar. I will provide you with the best tools to succeed and the information you need to create the optimal lineups for your GPP and […]

Kings Not Planning To Buy Out Pierre-Luc Dubois

Los Angeles Kings forward Pierre-Luc Dubois looks set to remain on the team for now, with general manager Rob Blake saying there aren't any plans to buy out his contract. There was speculation of a potential buyout for Dubois following a disappointing campaign in Los Angeles. After enjoying back-to-back 60-point years in Winnipeg, Dubois managed […]

NHL DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (5/1/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Sean Goodwin, also known as "Goody." In this article, I will share with you some plays and matchups that may not be on the public radar. I will provide you with the best tools to succeed and the information you need to create the optimal lineups for your GPP and […]

David Rittich To Start Game 4

Los Angeles Kings netminder David Rittich will be between the pipes for Saturday's Game 4 of the team's first-round series against the Edmonton Oilers. Cam Talbot has started the first three games of the series but has been lit up for a 5.30 goals-against average and an .861 save percentage so far. "David's [going to] […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (04/26/24): NHL DFS Lineups

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Sean Goodwin, also known as "Goody." In this article, I will share with you some plays and matchups that may not be on the public radar. I will provide you with the best tools to succeed and the information you need to create the optimal lineups for your GPP and […]

Free NHL Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (04/26/24)

We had a tough go of it with our NHL picks on Wednesday as both the Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars lost as home moneyline favorites. However, there's plenty of opportunity to bounce back on what is a four-game playoff schedule on Friday evening. Let's head into the weekend on the right note! Attention, […]

Anze Kopitar Completes Three-Point Night With Overtime Game-Winner

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar had a big performance in Game 2 against the Oilers on Wednesday, scoring the game-winning goal and bagging two assists in a 5-4 overtime victory. Playing in his 94th Stanley Cup Playoffs game, which ties a franchise record, Kopitar set up a pair of Adrian Kempe goals in the […]

Cam Talbot Starts Game 2 For Kings

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Cam Talbot is the team's confirmed starter for Wednesday's Game 2 against Edmonton. Talbot remains between the sticks against his former team despite struggling in Game 1. The veteran netminder gave up six goals in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Oilers. He finished the contest with 38 saves. Talbot has lost […]