Artemi Panarin Won’t Be Enough To Make The Kings Stanley Cup Contenders

The Los Angeles Kings have added Artemi Panarin as an elite offensive weapon for the 2026-27 NHL season, with GM Ken Holland also bringing in Mats Zuccarello to bolster the roster. However, concerns remain about the team's ability to score enough goals, as Los Angeles finished in the NHL's bottom five in goals last season and scored two or fewer goals in half of their regular-season games. Despite posting a negative goal differential, the Kings still reached the playoffs, relying heavily on their defensive structure and goaltending.