Kings face the prospect of losing Matt Roy and Viktor Arvidsson to free agency

The past three Kings seasons were defined by additions, but they may now be facing a pair of vital subtractions. Defenseman Matt Roy and winger Viktor Arvidsson will be eligible to become unrestricted free agents on July 1 if agreements aren't reached before then. Roy proved his worth through steadiness and consistency, missing just one game in the past two seasons, for the birth of his child. Arvidsson may have better established his value through absences: in the 2022 playoffs against Edmonton when the Kings lost in seven games and across most of last season, when the Kings sorely missed his skill and aggression.