Los Angeles Kings Trimmed Training Camp Roster
The Los Angeles Kings released or reassigned 21 players to reach a current training camp roster of 42 members.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Hockey
The Los Angeles Kings have finalized a significant update to their training camp roster by moving 21 players through various assignments and releases. The team now proceeds with a total of 42 players as they prepare for the upcoming professional hockey season.
Why it matters
These roster moves are standard organizational steps taken during NHL training camps to refine player development pathways and set the squad for the regular season. Managing the transitions between junior teams, minor league affiliates, and the main club is critical to balancing depth and talent.
The current training camp roster consists of 25 forwards, 14 defensemen, and three goaltenders. This distribution follows the reassignment of 21 players via junior returns, loans to the Ontario Reign, and releases from tryout contracts.
The players
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles that competes in the National Hockey League.
Ontario Reign
The Ontario Reign operate as the American Hockey League affiliate for the Los Angeles Kings and serve as a development team for players.
The details
The Kings executed these roster changes by sending five players back to their respective junior teams and loaning six players to the Ontario Reign, their AHL affiliate. Additionally, ten players were released from their professional or amateur tryout contracts.
Timeline
September 21, 2026: The Los Angeles Kings announced the training camp roster moves.
Season Trajectory
These roster cuts mark the transition from evaluation to finalization as the Kings prepare for the upcoming NHL season. This process directly impacts the competitive depth of the organization and the potential call-up pool available for the team during the regular season.
The reassignment of six players to the Ontario Reign strengthens the AHL roster ahead of their own competitive campaign. Fans and fantasy observers can track these players as they develop in the minor league system for potential mid-season call-ups to the main NHL squad.
The takeaway
Team management relies on these periodic roster adjustments to ensure the right talent is placed at the appropriate developmental level. Fans should monitor these assignments to understand which prospects are positioned to make an impact for the organization in the coming months.
Further reading
You can find more coverage of team updates and player development on the Los Angeles Hockey section page.
