Story perspectives

Kings Reacquire Goalie Pheonix Copley Amid Injury Crisis

10/16/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Los Angeles Kings reacquired goaltender Pheonix Copley from the Tampa Bay Lightning for future considerations.
Copley, 33, was claimed off waivers by Tampa Bay from the Kings earlier in October 2023.
He had a 24-17-1 record and a .904 save percentage with the Ontario Reign last season.
Copley will provide depth as starting goalie Darcy Kuemper is sidelined with a lower-body injury.
The Kings loaned goaltender Erik Portillo to the Reign to facilitate Copley's return.

1 of 1

Story summary

The Los Angeles Kings reacquired goaltender Pheonix Copley from the Tampa Bay Lightning for future considerations.
Copley, 33, was claimed off waivers by Tampa Bay from the Kings earlier in October 2023.
He had a 24-17-1 record and a .904 save percentage with the Ontario Reign last season.
Copley will provide depth as starting goalie Darcy Kuemper is sidelined with a lower-body injury.
The Kings loaned goaltender Erik Portillo to the Reign to facilitate Copley's return.