With NHL free agency set to open on July 1, the Los Angeles Kings are staring at a chance to keep reshaping their roster under general manager Ken Holland. The 2026 NHL Draft helped address several long-term organizational and roster needs, but the work is far from finished.
The Kings still have clear openings to fill, and free agency gives them a shot at adding players who can help right away. Blue-line depth, proven centers and a top-six playmaking forward all stand out as areas the club could target. And with some impending free agents of their own, plus the retirement of Anze Kopitar this offseason, Holland has plenty on his plate as he tries to push the Kings closer to contention.
Center depth, in particular, looks like a major priority for Los Angeles. That need shows up in the names the Kings could pursue once the market opens.
One option worth watching is Jack Roslovic.
If the Kings want a sneaky, low-profile addition who can bring offense and experience down the middle, Roslovic fits the bill. The 30-year-old is coming off a season with the Edmonton Oilers in which he signed for under $2 million in average annual value, then delivered 20 goals and more than 35 total points in 69 games.
For Los Angeles, that kind of profile makes sense: a low-risk center who can supply depth, finish chances and add some needed scoring punch. Roslovic could be one of the better value plays available at the position this summer.
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