Kings sign Mats Zuccarello to one-year contract for 2026 season
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 4:54 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Mats Zuccarello has signed a one-year, bonus-heavy contract with the Los Angeles Kings as he prepares for his 17th NHL season. The move comes as the Kings look to strengthen their roster ahead of the upcoming season. Zuccarello, known for his playmaking skills, adds experience to the Kings' forward lineup. The team continues to make adjustments as they aim for a competitive year.
- •Zuccarello enters his 17th NHL season with the Kings.
- •The contract includes performance-based bonuses.
- •Kings aim to enhance their forward group.
- •Moves reflect Kings' strategy for the upcoming season.
- 5:41 PMESPN NHL — Sources: Kings add Zuccarello in latest vet deal
"Mats Zuccarello is set to play in his 17th NHL season after signing a one-year, bonus-laden contract with the Kings, sources told ESPN.
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