Latest Pierre-Luc Dubois News

Opening trades of the NHL offseason contain several goalies but few surprises

Jun. 27, 2024 15:49 PM EDT

Goaltenders are on the move as NHL teams prepare for next season, and the trades made so far are far from stunners. Center Pierre-Luc Dubois said he was surprised by Los Angeles sending him to Washington for goalie Darcy Kuemper, but his impending full no-movement clause kicking in...

Dubois changes perspective quickly after joining Caps, a year since signing long term in LA

Jun. 26, 2024 17:36 PM EDT

The life Pierre-Luc Dubois envisioned for himself a year ago no longer exists. Back then, he had requested and been granted a trade from Winnipeg to Los Angeles, signed a contract for $68 million over the next eight seasons and thought he would be a big part of the Kings' future. ...

Darcy Kuemper hopes his second stint with Kings lasts longer than his first

Jun. 21, 2024 19:18 PM EDT

Darcy Kuemper's first stint with the Los Angeles Kings lasted less than one season. Both sides are hoping this one lasts longer. The veteran goaltender was acquired on Wednesday from the Washington Capitals for forward Pierre-Luc Dubois in a trade of high-priced, underachieving...

Kings acquire goaltender Darcy Kuemper from Capitals for forward Pierre-Luc Dubois

Jun. 19, 2024 18:13 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rob Blake solved his goaltending problem and shipped away one of the worst moves of his seven-year tenure as the Los Angeles Kings vice president and general manager on Wednesday. Blake and the Kings acquired goaltender Darcy Kuemper from the Washington Capitals...

Jim Hiller will remain head coach of the Los Angeles Kings after having interim tag removed

May. 22, 2024 14:53 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jim Hiller will continue to be the Los Angeles Kings head coach after having the interim tag removed Wednesday by vice president and general manager Rob Blake. The Kings were 21-12-1 in the regular season under Hiller after Todd McLellan was fired on Feb. 2. But...

Hyman gets 1st playoff hat trick, McDavid has 5 assists as Oilers beat Kings 7-4 in Game 1

Apr. 23, 2024 02:43 AM EDT

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Zach Hyman helped make sure the Edmonton Oilers avoided another early first-round playoff series hole. Hyman had three goals and an assist in his first postseason hat trick, Connor McDavid had five assists and the Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 7-4...

Dubois, Roy end long goal droughts to propel Kings to 3-1 victory over Ducks

Apr. 14, 2024 02:15 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pierre-Luc Dubois and Matt Roy ended long goal droughts and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 on Saturday night to remain in third place in the Pacific Division. Kevin Fiala also scored for the Kings, who have won five of their last six, and David...

Trevor Moore's hat trick sends the LA Kings to a 5-2 win over Seattle. The Kraken are eliminated.

Apr. 04, 2024 00:59 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trevor Moore scored three goals for his second career hat trick, and the Los Angeles Kings snapped their three-game skid while eliminating Seattle from the Stanley Cup playoff race with a 5-2 victory over the Kraken on Wednesday night. Adrian Kempe and Kevin...