Los Angeles Kings Add 2 New Players Via Free Agency

The Los Angeles Kings have bolstered their roster by adding forward Warren Foegele and defenseman Joel Edmundson through free agency. 

Foegele, who signed a three-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $3.5 million, is coming off a standout season with the Edmonton Oilers. 

He set career highs with 20 goals and 41 points, demonstrating his solid size, skating ability, and possession-driving skills. Known for his consistent scoring, Foegele is expected to play a top-nine role for the Kings, potentially complementing centers like Anze Kopitar, Phillip Danault, or Quinton Byfield. 

We've signed the following players:

▪️(F) Warren Foegele (3 years, $3.5M AAV)
▪️(D) Joel Edmundson (4 years, $3.85M AAV)

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His ability to produce offensively without top power-play minutes makes him a valuable addition to the Kings' forward group.

On the defensive end, the Kings have signed Joel Edmundson to a four-year contract with an AAV of $3.8 million. 

Edmundson, a seasoned defenseman with a Stanley Cup championship from his time with the St. Louis Blues, brings significant experience and toughness to the Kings' blue line. 

Warren Foegele, signed 3x$3.5M by LA, is a play-driving two-way winger with above-average skating ability who contributes on the forecheck and creates scoring chances at a strong rate. Despite scoring 20 goals he once again played only fourth-line minutes. #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/79JCbB6lD5

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He is projected to slot into the third defensive pair, providing a stabilizing presence for younger, offensively-minded defensemen like Jordan Spence and Brandt Clarke. 

Known for his penalty-killing prowess and physical play, Edmundson addresses the Kings' need for a defensively focused, left-shot defenseman to balance their lineup.

Foegele's offensive potential and versatility, combined with Edmundson's defensive reliability and playoff experience, add valuable assets to the roster.

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