Brandon Croce

Joined: Aug 21, 2024

Brandon Croce is the site expert for Rink Royalty and has been writing about and covering several sports for close to 15 years. He has had his work appear on Bleacher Report, Sports Illustrated, and Scout with radio appearances on ESPN and SiriusXM.

May 1, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Los Angeles Kings forward Phillip Danault (24) tries to knock the puck away from Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) during the second period in game six of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

5 biggest revenge games for the Los Angeles Kings on the 2025-26 schedule

Apr 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) and left wing Zach Hyman (18) celebrate after a goal in the third period of game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the LA Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

NHL did the LA Kings dirty with this brutal 2025-26 schedule stretch

Apr 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke (92) celebrates after scoring a goal past Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) in the first period of game 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

3 ways the LA Kings can help Brandt Clarke have a breakout season in 2025-26

New York Rangers v Anaheim Ducks

LA Kings can shake up Pacific Division by giving offer sheet to key division rival

Nov 25, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) speaks with center Adrian Kempe (9) during the third period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

LA Kings GM gives update on two extensions and says which one won't get done

Buffalo Sabres v Minnesota Wild

Bowen Byram no longer a trade option for LA Kings after extension with Sabres

Los Angeles Kings v Edmonton Oilers

Early look at who will compete for final roster spots on the LA Kings

Dec 30, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; A general overall view of opening faceoff as referee Garrett Rank (7) drops the puck between Vancouver Canucks center Bo Horvat (53) and LA Kings center Blake Lizotte (46) at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

LA Kings set to drop the puck on the 2025-26 season against a familiar foe

Jun 14, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers right wing Corey Perry (90) during the warmup period against the Florida Panthers in game five of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

LA Kings embrace of older free agents might actually hurt their Stanley Cup Dreams

Jun 14, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) skates during the warmup period against the Florida Panthers in game five of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

6 players the LA Kings should be hoping reach free agency in 2026

Mar 9, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Kings players celebrate after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 6-5 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

What if the Los Angeles Kings actually won the Pacific Division last season?

Winnipeg Jets v Dallas Stars - Game Four

Bleacher Report right to label the Kings 'loser' after offseason moves

Edmonton Oilers v Los Angeles Kings - Game Two

4 LA Kings under the most pressure for 2025-26 season after free agency

Los Angeles Kings v Edmonton Oilers

Corey Perry joining LA Kings did not shock this Edmonton Oilers forward

Ontario Reign v Henderson Silver Knights

3 things to know about new Ontario Reign head coach Andrew Lord

Edmonton Oilers v Los Angeles Kings - Game Five

ESPN gives a shockingly positive offseason grade for the Los Angeles Kings