Thomas had five goals, three assists, and a eight PIMs through 13 injury filled games with Ontario (AHL) in 2022-23 and has signed a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 AAV to stay in Los Angeles. The 23-year-old forward was Los Angeles 2018 second-round pick (51st overall) and has yet to make his NHL debut.
Kopitar had 28 goals, 46 assists, 169 SOG, 74 PIMs and a +20 plus/minus through 82 games with Los Angeles in 2022-23 and has signed a two-year extension worth $14 million ($7,000,000 AAV). The 35-year-old centre will be entering his 18th NHL season with Los Angeles and has 393 goals and 1141 points across 1292 games played.
Hicketts had six goals, 48 points, 69 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 72 games with Iowa (AHL) in 2022-23 and has signed a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 with Los Angeles. The 27-year-old defenseman last made an NHL appearance in 2019-20 with Detroit and has five assists and a -9 plus/minus through 22 career NHL games played.
Rittich was 9-8-1 with a 2.67 GAA and .901 SV% in 2022-23 as Nashville's backup goaltender and has signed a one-year deal worth $875,000 AAV with Los Angeles. The 30-year-old towering netminder will be joining his fifth team in four years and brings a record of 79-51-21 with a .904 SV% and 2.87 GAA to the Kings this season.
Lewis had nine goals, 11 assists, 144 SOG, 18 PIMs and a -7 plus/minus through 82 games with Calgary in 2022-23 and has signed a one-year contract worth $775,000 AAV. The 36-year-old centre returns to Los Angeles after three seasons away from the team and brings 90 goals and 209 points through 892 career games to the Kings.
Burroughs had two goals, three assists, 47 SOG, 62 PIMs and a -4 plus/minus through 48 games with Vancouver in 2022-23 and has signed a three-year deal worth $3.3 million ($1.1M AAV) with San Jose. The 27-year-old defenseman has appeared in 95 career NHL games across three seasons; picking up three goals, eight assists, 89 SOG and 106 PIMs.
Edmundson has one year left on a contract that carries a $3.5M cap hit. Edmundson will solidify the Capitals' third pair and could be a candidate to skate with John Carlson. Edmundson had 13 points (2G / 11A), 112 hits and 149 blocked shots in 61 games with Montreal last season.
Ward had nine goals, 17 assists, 46 PIMs and a -20 plus/minus through 71 games with Ontario in 2022-23 and has signed a one-year, two-way $775,000 contract extension. The 25-year-old undrafted right-winger has yet to make his NHL debut after joining the Reign from the University of Nebraska-Omaha (NCAA) in 2021-22.
Walsh had nine goals, 32 assists, 40 PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through 71 games with the Utica Comets (AHL) in 2022-23 and has had his rights traded to Boston for Shane Bowers. The 24-year-old was New Jersey's 2017 third round pick (81st overall) and has played in one NHL game throughout his career.
Gavrikov had six goals, 13 assists, 89 SOG, 38 PIMS and a +4 plus/minus through 72 games with Los Angeles and Columbus in 2022-23 and has signed a two-year, $11,750,000 ($5.875 AAV) contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings. The 27-year-old has 276 career games played, picking up 18 goals, 82 points and 138 penalty minutes across his five year career.
Rittich has yet to see any time in this years Stanly Cup Playoffs as he's backed up Connor Hellebuyck but will now be forced to miss Game 4 as he deals with a lower-body issue. The 30-year-old is coming off a 9-8-1 record, 2.67 GAA and .901 SV% during the regular season.
Fiala has missed the Kings' previous eight games due to a lower-body injury and will be out Friday for Game 3 as they take on the Edmonton Oilers. The 26-year-old is still considered day-to-day, which is a huge loss as he had 23 goals, 72 points, 208 SOG, 52 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 69 games before his injury.
eannot has been out since April 6th due to a lower-body injury but will return to Tampa Bay's lineup Thursday for Game 2 vs. Toronto. The 25-year-old finished his 2022-23 regular season with six goals, 12 assists, 107 SOG, 107 PIMs and a -7 plus/minus through 76 games with Tampa Bay and Nashville and will make a huge addition to their lineup when he returns.
Jeannot has been out since April 6th due to a lower-body injury but is a game-time decision to return to Tampa Bay's lineup Thursday for Game 2 vs. Toronto. The 25-year-old finished his 2022-23 regular season with six goals, 12 assists, 107 SOG, 107 PIMs and a -7 plus/minus through 76 games with Tampa Bay and Nashville and will make a huge addition to their lineup when he returns.
Fiala has missed the Kings' previous six games due to a lower-body injury and will be out Monday as they take on the Edmonton Oilers. The 26-year-old is not expected back for the first few games of the series, which is a huge loss as he had 23 goals, 72 points, 208 SOG, 52 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 69 games before his injury.
Jeannot has missed the Lightnings' previous three games due to a lower-body injury but was a welcome sight as he returned to Tampa Bay's practice Monday. The 25-year-old closed out his second NHL season with six goals, 18 points, 107 SOG, 107 PIMs and a -7 plus/minus through 76 games with Nashville and Tampa Bay this season.
Edler missed the final five games of the regular season but was a full participant in Sunday's practice, skating next to Sean Durzi on the third pairing. Expect Edler to play in Game 1 vs. the Oilers and for Sean Walker to be the healthy scratch.
