Three AHL Options Who Could Give the Kings a Lift
Los Angeles has started the season needing more scoring, and three Ontario Reign players are candidates for a call-up. Martin Chromiak has been productive in the AHL and is off to a strong start this season, while the article also examines defensive help and Connors' development. The piece argues that a promotion could come soon if the organization needs fresh options.
Los Angeles earned its second regular-season win on Oct. 22, with Brandt Clarke’s tipped puck deciding the game in overtime and giving New York another OT defeat. Martin Chromiak led Ontario in 2025-26 with 56 points (28 goals, 28 assists) in 71 games and tied for fourth in the AHL with 12 power-play goals. Through six games this season, he had four goals and five points.
Kirill Kirsanov, a 6-foot-2, 220-pound left-shot defenseman, brings KHL experience and had four assists in six games this season. Kenny Connors played two NHL games in March 2026 and posted 41 points (15 goals, 26 assists) in 65 AHL games as a rookie, averaging 0.63 points per game.
A call-up could affect Kings fans and Ontario Reign followers by changing expectations and attention around the teams. It may create opportunities for players and their families while altering roster roles and local media interest. For the broader hockey community, successful promotions can reinforce the AHL’s role as a development pathway, though the impact likely remains modest and sports-centered.