Joel Edmundson - NHL News & Rumors

Bags apple Thursday Edmundson notched an assist and went plus-3 in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Canucks.

Impact The helper ended a six-game point drought for Edmundson. The 31-year-old dealt with an upper-body injury last weekend, but he's been fine over two games since he returned, logging his usual top-four minutes. The blueliner has 11 points, 47 shots on net, 61 hits, 58 blocked shots and a plus-15 rating through 38 appearances this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up in Edmonton Contrary to a prior report, Edmundson (upper body) will be available Monday versus the Oilers, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Impact Edmundson missed two games due to his injury. The left-shot will slot in on the second pairing beside Brandt Clarke and most likely fill a role on the penalty kill. The Kings will still roll with 11 forwards and seven defensemen, but Andreas Englund will come out of the lineup as a result of Edmundson's return.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Edmundson (upper body) will not be in action versus the Oilers on Monday, per Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider.

Impact Edmundson will be out of action for the third straight game due to his lingering upper-body injury. Prior to getting hurt, the 31-year-old blueliner was stuck in a 12-game goal drought during which he registered two assists, 20 shots and 21 hits while averaging 21:02 of ice time. Without Edmundson in the lineup, Andreas Englund figures to serve in a third-pairing role.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable vs. Calgary Edmundson (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Saturday versus Calgary, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Impact Edmundson has four goals, 10 points, 60 hits and 57 blocks in 36 outings in 2024-25. This will be LA's second straight game without the 31-year-old defenseman. His next opportunity to return will come Monday in Edmonton.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Friday's lineup Edmundson (undisclosed) won't play Friday versus the Jets, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Edmundson is on the Kings' five-game road trip, but he is dealing with an injury and has an uncertain return timeline. That makes it unclear if he'll play in the second half of a back-to-back when the Kings visit Calgary on Saturday. Both of Kyle Burroughs and Andreas Englund are in the lineup Friday as the Kings stick with a seven-defensemen lineup.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling with team Edmundson (undisclosed) will travel with the Kings on their five-game road trip but may not be ready to play, Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty reports Thursday.

Impact Edmundson had three goals and two assists in his first nine games but has managed only a goal and five points in his last 27 contests. He has 60 hits and 57 blocked shots this season. Look for Kyle Burroughs to draw into the lineup while Edmundson is sidelined.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Slings helper in overtime loss Edmundson provided an assist, five shots on goal and four hits in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Predators.

Impact Edmundson helped out on an Alex Laferriere goal in the third period. Surprisingly, the five shots were not a season high for Edmundson -- he had seven in a 4-1 win over the Wild on Dec. 7. The 31-year-old blueliner has been a pleasant surprise on offense with 10 points through 31 outings this season, and he's added 52 hits, 48 blocked shots, 43 shots on net, 14 PIM and a plus-14 rating while seeing top-four minutes. His offense alone doesn't move the needle in fantasy, but there's enough physicality to make an impact in deeper formats.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Defenseman Joel Edmundson | 12.21 LA Kings lose in OT against the Nashville Predators

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Deposits game-tying goal Edmundson scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Stars.

Impact Edmundson has a pair of points over his last four contests. The 31-year-old defenseman's goal at 15:38 of the second period tied the game at 2-2. Edmundson has been unusually productive on offense with eight points (four goals, four assists) over 24 outings after producing just six points in 53 regular-season appearances in 2023-24. He's added 27 shots on net, 39 hits, 39 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a plus-7 rating, providing defensive stability on the Kings' second pairing.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Foegele, Kings rally to beat Stars 3-2 for fourth straight win

Warren Foegele scored on a wraparound early in the third period, and the Los Angeles Kings rallied to beat the Dallas Stars 3-2

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Puts up assist Edmundson notched an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Jets.

Impact Edmundson has two helpers over 12 outings in November. That's not a lot of offense, but it is consistent with reasonable expectations for the 31-year-old defenseman, who fills a shutdown role in the Kings' top four. He's managed seven points, 25 shots on net, 33 hits, 34 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 21 contests this season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Generates helper in win Edmundson logged an assist and two blocked shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Edmundson snapped a four-game point drought when he had a shot attempt tipped in by Alex Laferriere in the third period. The 31-year-old Edmundson already has six points over 14 outings this season, matching his point total from 53 games regular-season games between the Capitals and Maple Leafs last year. The defenseman has added 16 shots on net, 23 hits, 25 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating as a key defensive presence on the Kings' blue line.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Defenseman Joel Edmundson | 11.07 LA Kings lose to Vancouver Canucks

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Nets goal in win Edmundson scored a goal, added four PIM and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Edmundson stretched the Kings' lead to 6-1 in the third period. The defenseman has tallied three times over the last three games, matching his highest total in goals in the last four years. He's looked comfortable in a top-four role so far, earning five points, 14 shots on net, 15 hits, 16 blocked shots, eight PIM and a plus-2 rating. Edmundson has reached the 20-point mark just once in his first nine NHL campaigns, so his scoring pace is likely to slow down, though he should still offer plenty of production in the physical categories.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Anze Kopitar has 3 points, picks up 800th career assist in Kings' 6-3 victory over Golden Knights

Anze Kopitar had a goal and two assists, including the his 800th career assist

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Defenseman Joel Edmundson | 10.26 LA Kings beat the Utah Hockey Club in Los Angeles

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Joel Edmundson (2 goals), Kings hold off Utah Hockey Club Joel Edmundson scored the first two goals in his short Los Angeles Kings career to help the hosts beat the Utah Hockey Club 3-2 in a Saturda...

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

First goals of season Edmundson scored twice Saturday in a 3-2 victory over Utah. He also had two hits, three blocks and three shots.

Impact They were his first of the season, and Edmundson looked every part the sniper on the first goal when he wired a one-timer from below the left circle as he slid on one knee. His second was a slapper from the point through traffic early in the third that stood as the winner. Edmundson doesn't have a reputation as a scorer - his career mark is seven goals and 20 points, set in 2019-20 with the Canes. But the Kings have had to redistribute some responsibility on the blue line with Drew Doughty (ankle) out long term. Count on triple-digit hits and blocks from Edmundson and take any points as a bonus.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Edmundson scores twice to lead Kings past Utah 3-2

Joel Edmundson scored twice and Brandt Clarke had a goal and an assist, helping the Los Angeles Kings beat Utah 3-2

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns assist Tuesday Edmundson notched an assist, three shots on goal, four hits, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Edmundson picked up his first point in two games after he missed two contests to attend to a family matter. The 31-year-old defenseman has two helpers, nine shots on net, nine hits, 10 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over five appearances this season, but his defensive performance wasn't great Tuesday. He's unlikely to score enough to help in fantasy.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Defenseman Joel Edmundson | 10.20 LA Kings beat the Anaheim Ducks

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Activated from non-roster list Edmundson (personal) was lifted from the injured non-roster list Saturday.

Impact Edmundson will be available for Sunday's game against Anaheim after missing the past two contests for family reasons. He has one assist, three hits and eight blocked shots in three appearances this season.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On non-roster injured reserve Edmundson (personal) was moved to non-roster injured reserve by LA on Wednesday.

Impact Edmundson last played Monday, so the earliest he can return to the lineup would be Tuesday against Vegas. He has an assist, three hits and eight blocks in three games this season. With Edmundson unavailable, Andreas Englund might see some action after being a healthy scratch in each of the Kings' first three contests.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Away from team Tuesday Edmundson (personal) did not practice Tuesday and is currently away from the team, according to Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period.

Impact It's unclear if Edmundson will miss any action, but if he does, Andreas Englund will most likely will draw into the lineup. Edmundson has chipped in an assist, three hits, eight blocks and a plus-1 rating through three outings.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes assist in season opener Edmundson logged an assist, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Sabres.

Impact Edmundson was signed to a three-year in July, making him a virtual lock for the third pairing. The veteran defenseman isn't known to put up significant scoring numbers, nor has he been able to play a high number of games. Last season, he was limited to six points, 80 hits and 65 blocked shots over 53 games between the Capitals and the Maple Leafs. He saw 20:38 of ice time in his Kings debut, and he could be in line for more minutes while Drew Doughty (ankle) is out, but Edmundson offers minimal fantasy upside.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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