Kings Recall Kenny Connors, Loan Angus Booth To AHL – Pro Hockey Rumors The Los Angeles Kings made adjustments to their roster on Thursday, recalling forward Kenny Connors from the AHL’s Ontario Reign while loaning defenseman Angus Booth back to the league. The moves were announced by the Ontario Reign on social media, marking a strategic shift as the team prepares for its upcoming matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. Connors, a 22-year-old forward selected in the fourth round of the 2022 NHL Draft, concluded his collegiate career at UMass-Amherst before transitioning to professional hockey. This season, he has accumulated 29 points in 49 AHL games, ranking him fifth on the Ontario Reign and 10th among league rookies. Despite narrowly missing the Kings’ top 10 prospect list earlier in the year, his strong performance in the AHL has positioned him for a potential NHL debut. Connors was initially called up in late January but failed to secure a spot in the lineup, with his NHL debut delayed. He was scratched in a home game against the Philadelphia Flyers and later reassigned to the AHL. While his offensive output at the collegiate level was modest—peaking at 29 points in his final season—his two-way play and adaptability have made him a candidate for a role in the Kings’ system. With interim head coach D.J. Smith taking over following the departure of Jim Hiller, Connors may finally get a chance to showcase his skills in the NHL’s bottom six. Booth, a 21-year-old defenseman selected 13 spots after Connors in the 2022 draft, was recalled to provide depth after Andrei Kuzmenko was placed on injured reserve. However, Booth did not make an impact in his brief NHL stint, serving as a backup without playing time.#los_angeles_kings #colorado_avalanche #angus_booth #kenny_connors #ontario_reign
Kings Recall Kenny Connors, Loan Angus Booth To AHL The Los Angeles Kings made roster adjustments on Tuesday, recalling forward Kenny Connors from the AHL’s Ontario Reign while loaning defenseman Angus Booth back to the league. The moves came as the team navigated coaching changes, with interim head coach D.J. Smith taking over following the departure of Jim Hiller. Connors, a 22-year-old prospect, is set to get his first NHL opportunity in the coming days, while Booth, a 21-year-old defenseman, will return to the AHL after a brief stint with the Kings. Selected in the fourth round of the 2022 NHL Draft, Connors concluded his collegiate career at UMass-Amherst, where he recorded 29 points in 114 games. His professional debut with the Ontario Reign in the 2024-25 season saw him accumulate 29 points in 49 games, tying for fifth on the team and ranking 10th among league rookies. Despite falling short of the club’s top 10 prospect list earlier in the season, Connors’ AHL performance has drawn attention. He was called up in late January but failed to make his NHL debut, as he was scratched in his hometown matchup against the Flyers and reassigned shortly after. Connors’ two-way play and adaptability have positioned him as a potential role player for the Kings. While his offensive output has not exceeded his collegiate career high, his defensive contributions and work ethic have made him a candidate for a bottom-six role. With the Kings set to host the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, Connors may finally get a chance to showcase his skills in the NHL. Booth, who was selected 13 spots after Connors in the 2022 draft, was recalled to provide depth as Andrei Kuzmenko was placed on injured reserve. The 21-year-old defenseman, who has played 42 games with the Ontario Reign, has recorded 10 points and 26 penalty minutes.#los_angeles_kings #d_j_smith #angus_booth #kenny_connors #ontario_reign
