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.

Apr 4, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) shoots and scores a goal during the second period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Imagn Images

4 free agents Los Angeles Kings would ruin the offseason by signing

May 18, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) adjusts his helmet after a play against the Florida Panthers during the first period of game seven of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

LA Kings would be making mistake waiting on Mitch Marner’s free agency decision

Minnesota Duluth v Arizona State - NCHC Playoffs Game Two

Los Angeles Kings 2025 NHL Draft Profile: Cullen Potter

2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft - First Round

Ranking the LA Kings top prospects before the 2025 NHL Draft

Oct 22, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Kings goaltender Pheonix Copley (29) warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Kings solidify goalie depth by bringing back Pheonix Copley

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No surprise to see Kevin Fiala as early Olympics selection for Team Switzerland

Sweden v Canada - Third Place Match - 2024 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Czechia

Adrian Kempe one of first players announced for Team Sweden for Olympics

Mar 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Kings defenseman Jordan Spence (21) enters the ice against the New York Islanders in the third period at the Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

4 trade packages that make sense for LA Kings that include Jordan Spence

May 16, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) looks on against the Florida Panthers during the first period in game six of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

4 older free agents the Los Angeles Kings could target in free agency

Mar 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jordan Spence (21) controls the puck against the New York Rangers during the first period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

How would a Jordan Spence trade impact Los Angeles Kings cap space?

Mar 22, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (79) skates against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

3 restricted free agent defensemen that makes sense for LA Kings to target

Seattle Kraken v Los Angeles Kings

LA Kings Rumors: Jordan Spence could be on the move this offseason

St Louis Blues v Winnipeg Jets - Game Five

4 restricted free agent forwards the LA Kings should consider offer sheets

Apr 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) makes a heart with his gloves for he daughter after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in game 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Watch the moment Anze Kopitar found out he won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy

Edmonton Oilers v Los Angeles Kings - Game Two

Los Angeles Kings' Darcy Kuemper disrespected in Vezina Trophy voting

Apr 12, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser (6) makes a pass against the Minnesota Wild in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

One free agent the LA Kings hope their division rivals lose this summer