Kings sign Francesco Pinelli to one-year, two-way contract
As we near the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Los Angeles Kings have locked up a former draft pick for another season. On Wednesday, the team announced that they have signed center Francesco Pinelli to a one-year, two-way contract extension. The deal will carry an average annual value (AAV) of $850,000 at the NHL level. Pinelli, 23, had 14 goals and 21 assists for 35 points in 65 games for the Kings鈥� American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate Ontario Reign this past season. The Stoney Creek, Ontario native, who played his junior hockey for the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey...
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