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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Heads to minors
Pheonix Copley was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Thursday.Copley was with the Los Angeles Kings because Darcy Kuemper (lower body) was unavailable. Copley stopped 10 of 12 shots while logging 27:29 of ice time in a relief appearance against Toronto on Oct. 16, but that's all the work he's received in the NHL in 2024-25. He's been moved to the minors because Los Angeles activated Kuemper off injured reserve in a corresponding move.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Recalled Saturday
Pheonix Copley was recalled from AHL Ontario on Saturday.The Los Angeles Kings moved Darcy Kuemper (lower body) to injured reserve in a corresponding move. Copley could serve as David Rittich's backup in Sunday's road matchup against Anaheim.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Returned to minors
Pheonix Copley was assigned to AHL Ontario on Saturday.In a relief appearance, Copley allowed two goals on 12 shots in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to Toronto after David Rittich got pulled. Copley's return to the minors could bode well for the availability of Darcy Kuemper (lower body) ahead of Sunday's contest in Anaheim.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Makes relief appearance
Pheonix Copley replaced starter David Rittich in the second period of Wednesday's 6-2 defeat to the Maple Leafs, stopping 10 of 12 shots faced.Copley wasn't exactly stellar in his relief performance, though he did stop all six shots he faced at even strength. With Darcy Kuemper (lower body) in doubt, the 32-year-old Copley could get the starting nod on the road versus Montreal on Thursday in the second game of the Los Angeles Kings' back-to-back. Once Kuemper is given the all-clear, Copley should be headed back to AHL Ontario.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Recalled by Los Angeles
Pheonix Copley was recalled on an emergency basis from AHL Ontario on Wednesday.Copley was sent to the minors ahead of the regular season, but he'll rejoin the NHL club since Darcy Kuemper (lower body) is considered day-to-day. David Rittich will start in the road net against the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, but it's possible that Copley starts Thursday's road matchup against Montreal.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Put on waivers
Pheonix Copley was placed on waivers Sunday for assignment to AHL Ontario.Copley posted a 6-4-1 record with a 2.48 GAA and a .913 save percentage in 11 minor-league outings during the 2023-24 regular season. His year was cut short due to ACL surgery, but he is healthy now and poised to spend most of the 2024-25 campaign in the minors.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Re-signs Monday
Pheonix Copley (knee) signed a one-year, $825,000 contract with the Los Angeles Kings on Monday.Copley had a 4-1-2 record, 3.17 GAA and .870 save percentage in eight appearances with LA in 2023-24. He underwent ACL surgery in January and missed the remainder of the season and the playoffs as a result. Copley is likely to be ready for the start of training camp and will probably begin 2024-25 in the minors while Darcy Kuemper and David Rittich handle the NHL goaltending duties.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Done for season
Per John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio, Pheonix Copley (knee) underwent successful ACL surgery earlier in the week and will be lost for the season.Copley was injured three weeks ago during practice and was replaced on the roster by David Rittich. Copley was 4-1-2 with a 3.16 GAA and an .870 save percentage, losing his No. 1 job to Cam Talbot early in the season. Copley was outstanding last season, going 24-6-3 with a 2.64 GAA and a .903 save percentage, leading the Los Angeles Kings into the playoffs after Jonathan Quick was unable to hold down the top job. Copley is expected to be ready for the start of training camp and will be looking for a new contract as he is slated to be a UFA at the end of the season.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Placed on LTIR
Pheonix Copley (undisclosed) was put on long-term injured reserve Sunday.Copley, who was injured during practice Friday, will be out for at least 10 games and 24 days following his placement on LTIR. He has posted a 4-1-2 record this season with a 3.16 GAA and an .870 save percentage in eight appearances. David Rittich will serve as Cam Talbot's backup during Copley's absence.
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Kings' Pheonix Copley: Out Saturday
Pheonix Copley (undisclosed) didn't travel with the Los Angeles Kings to Seattle and will consequently miss Saturday's road game against the Kraken, Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider reports.Copley sustained the injury during Friday's practice. He has a 4-1-2 record, 3.17 GAA and .870 save percentage in eight contests this season. David Rittich was summoned from AHL Ontario on Friday and is projected to back up Cam Talbot on Saturday, though LA's starter hasn't been confirmed. There's no timetable for Copley's return, but given that he isn't traveling with the team, he will likely also miss Tuesday's game in San Jose. The Kings will then return home to host the Kraken on Wednesday.