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Los Angeles Kings Recall Six Black Aces

April 30, 2025 at 5:00 pm CDT | by Brennan McClain 7 Comments

As they look to stave off elimination in Game 6, the Los Angeles Kings announced several recalls. According to the announcement, forwards Andre Lee, Francesco Pinelli, Jack Studnicka, Taylor Ward, defenseman Caleb Jones, and netminder Pheonix Copley have been recalled as black aces.

Pinelli is the only player of the group who hasn’t debuted in the NHL yet. Although he has mild NHL experience, Studnicka did not play with the Kings during the regular season.

The remaining four all enjoyed limited playing time with Los Angeles this year. Lee appeared in the most contests, scoring one goal and two assists in 19 games while averaging 9:10 of ice time per game.

Los Angeles likely recalled players solely based on their past NHL experience. They did not promote any of the Reign’s top four point scorers (although Jeff Malott is already on the team) or the top five players with the best +/- ratings.

Still, it’s unlikely any of the six call-ups will play in Game 6 for the Kings. Entering their first elimination game of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs, Tanner Jeannot remains the only injured member on the roster. Without any meaningful injury updates after Game 5, it’s unlikely any of today’s recalls will suit up for the Kings.

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Los Angeles Kings| Transactions Andre Lee| Caleb Jones| Francesco Pinelli| Jack Studnicka| Pheonix Copley| Taylor Ward

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  1. jminn

    2 weeks ago

    I don’t think even six black Aces will be enough. They need a thorough rebuild. Their former stars are over the hill now and they don’t have enough young blood to carry the team.

    Reply
    • TheHammer

      2 weeks ago

      Pfft, they’d be leading the series were it not for that bs call on Gavrikov.

      Reply
    • dm867

      2 weeks ago

      They should’ve won both in Edmonton. I don’t know what’s going on with the third period collapses. The foolish goal challenge didn’t help. Game five was really the only game they were outplayed.

      Reply
    • Kesler is Wilf

      2 weeks ago

      Sure thing. New to hockey, are you?

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  2. kingsfan1968

    2 weeks ago

    Hiller has been out coached. The game 3 challenge of the goal changed the outcome of the whole series! I guess that will make me finally forget the McSorely curved stick! 🤬

    Reply
  3. Jerry Hairston Jr's Toupee

    2 weeks ago

    The Three Certainties of Life: Death, Taxes & the Kings losing to the Oilers in the first round of the playoffs….

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    • Polarbear99

      2 weeks ago

      Absolute truth

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