LA Kings Trade Warren Foegele to Ottawa Senators in 2026 Draft Pick Deal The Los Angeles Kings have traded forward Warren Foegele to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a 2026 second-round draft pick and a conditional 2026 third-round pick. The second-round selection belongs to the Buffalo Sabres, which the Senators previously acquired. The trade includes multiple conditions, but the Kings are expected to move up several spots in the third round by trading the conditional picks. Foegele, 29, signed with the Kings in the summer of 2024 for a modest cap hit and quickly became a key contributor. During the 2024-25 NHL season, he led the team in even-strength goals and was a vital part of the “shutdown line” alongside Phillip Danault and Trevor Moore. This trio was instrumental in the Kings’ playoff run, with Foegele scoring 24 goals, 22 of which came in 5-on-5 situations. His production helped offset the team’s overall scoring struggles compared to other playoff teams. However, this season has not gone as smoothly for Foegele. After a strong debut, he has struggled to replicate his previous performance, tallying just seven goals and nine points in 47 games. Despite being utilized in various roles—ranging from the first line to the fourth line—he has not found the same chemistry that defined his first season with the Kings. While the team’s overall performance has also dipped, Foegele’s inability to adapt has been a notable issue. The Kings’ season has been marked by inconsistency, with a recent three-game losing streak following the Olympic break costing head coach Jim Hiller his job. Entering the trade deadline, the team is five points out of a playoff spot, and the move to acquire draft assets is seen as a necessary step to rebuild.#los_angeles_kings #buffalo_sabres #warren_foegele #ottawa_senators #philip_danault
