Joel Armia LA Kings signing breakdown and analysis. The Finnish forward signed a 2-year, $5 million contract with Los Angeles Kings in NHL free agency.
In this video, we cover everything you need to know about Joel Armia joining the Kings roster:
🏒 Contract Details: 2-year deal worth $5M total ($2.5M AAV) through 2026-27 season
Player Background: 32-year-old Finnish forward from Pori, Finland
📊 2024-25 Stats: Career-high 81 games, 29 points (11G, 18A) with Montreal Canadiens
🛡️ Penalty Kill Specialist: 4th most shorthanded minutes among NHL forwards last season
⚡ Special Teams Impact: 3 shorthanded goals, 205 SH minutes, co-team leader
欄 Reunion Factor: Former teammate of Corey Perry, Phillip Danault, Joel Edmundson
Armia brings elite penalty killing ability to a Kings team that ranked Top 10 in PK percentage. His two-way game and experience make him perfect for LA’s system. We analyze how he fits into the Kings’ fourth line alongside new teammate Corey Perry and discuss his international experience with Team Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Career highlights include 586 NHL games, 207 career points, and helping Montreal reach the 2021 Stanley Cup Finals. Originally drafted 16th overall by Buffalo in 2011, Armia has played for the Sabres, Jets, and Canadiens before joining Los Angeles.
This signing represents excellent value for the Kings as they look to improve their depth and special teams while maintaining their playoff competitiveness.
