On July 18, 1997, the LA Kings signed free agent defenseman Mark Visheau to a two-year contract. Visheau recorded four points and 107 penalty minutes in 28 games with the #LAKings. #GoKingsGo

On July 18, 2004, the LA Kings invited a prospect from Halifax, Nova Scotia to their development camp in El Segundo, California. Sidney Crosby, who wore #87, would be drafted first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2005. #LAKings #GoKingsGo

On July 18, 2013, the LA Kings signed Dustin Brown to an eight-year, $47 million extension. In 18 seasons, Brown played in 1,296 games, ranks sixth all-time in goals (325), seventh all-time in points (712), and captained the #LAKings to two Stanley Cup championships. #GoKingsGo

81 days until the LA Kings’ home opener. Pictured: Matt Roy, who was selected 194th overall in the seventh round of the 2015 NHL Draft. In six seasons with the #LAKings, Roy recorded 24 goals, 82 assists, and 106 points in 369 games. #GoKingsGo

Happy birthday to former LA Kings goaltender Gary "Cobra" Simmons, who was born on July 19, 1944. #LAKings #GoKingsGo

Happy birthday to former LA Kings enforcer Al Tuer, who was born on July 19, 1963. #LAKings #GoKingsGo

Happy birthday to former LA Kings goaltender Jean-Sebastien Aubin, who was born on July 19, 1977. #LAKings #GoKingsGo

On July 19, 2022, Jim Hiller was named assistant coach of the LA Kings. Hiller, who was drafted 207th overall by the #LAKings in 1989, was promoted to head coach on Feb. 2, 2024. #GoKingsGo

80 days until the LA Kings’ home opener. Pictured: Pierre-Luc Dubois, whose one season in LA is still fondly remembered by #LAKings fans. #GoKingsGo

Happy birthday to original LA Kings defenseman Larry Johnston, who was born on July 20, 1943. #LAKings #GoKingsGo

Happy 75th birthday to former LA Kings head coach Terry Murray, who was born on July 20, 1950. #LAKings #GoKingsGo

Happy birthday to former LA Kings center Jimmy Carson, who was born on July 20, 1968. #LAKings #GoKingsGo

Happy birthday to former LA Kings center Jozef Stumpel, who was born on July 20, 1972. #LAKings #GoKingsGo

On July 20, 2024, the LA Kings signed top prospect Liam Greentree to a three-year, entry-level contract. Greentree was selected to the OHL's First All-Star Team in 2024-25, and received the Mickey Renaud Captain’s Trophy for his leadership on and off the ice. #LAKings #GoKingsGo

79 days until the LA Kings' home opener. Pictured: Samuel Helenius, who was drafted 59th overall in 2021. In his rookie season with the #LAKings, Helenius had four goals, seven points, and 150 hits in 50 games. #GoKingsGo