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Kings Recall Kenny Connors to Address Center Shortage

The move fills a short-term vacancy at center created by injuries to two regulars.

ST. LOUIS, MO - JANUARY 24: Los Angeles Kings right wing Taylor Ward (52) skates with the puck during a game where the St. Louis Blues hosted the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday January 24, 2026, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis MO (Photo by Rick Ulreich/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Overview

  • The 22-year-old was called up from AHL Ontario with Anže Kopitar on injured reserve, so no corresponding move was required.
  • Team officials list Alex Turcotte as day-to-day with an upper-body injury, making Connors a likely option against Detroit on Tuesday.
  • Connors is traveling to join the Kings in Detroit and would make his NHL debut if he plays.
  • In his first pro season with Ontario, he has 24 points and a plus-13 rating in 41 games.
  • A 2022 fourth-round pick, the 6-foot-2 UMass product represented the United States at the 2023 World Juniors and is slated to wear No. 34 on this call-up.