Los Angeles Kings

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Less than a week after his team was eliminated from the postseason, Los Angeles Kings general manager Rob Blake said the team will not buy out the contract of maligned star center Pierre-Luc Dubois, who struggled in his first season with the club.

We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2024-25 outlook.

With much of the opening round in the books, here are the top takeaways that will influence the next set of matchups through to the Cup Final.

Kings interim coach Jim Hiller said the difference in their series against the Oilers was special teams play. "If we had performed well, we'd still be playing," he said.

Leon Draisaitl scored twice, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in Game 5 to win their first-round NHL playoff series.

— The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings played a tight-checking series at even strength. The special teams matchup, however, was lopsided — and that’s why it ended in five games.

Connor McDavid sets up Leon Draisaitl for his second goal and a 3-2 Oilers' lead in the second period.

The Rangers look dominant, the Canucks remind us of another recent champ, and will the hit parade continue? Plus, the real key to Stars-Knights.

— Connor McDavid usually dominates the headlines for the Edmonton Oilers.