"Kings Legend Kopitar to Be Honored with Jersey Retirement and Statue as Career Comes to a Close. In a fitting tribute to one of the greatest players in Los Angeles Kings history, the team has announced plans to retire Anze Kopitar's iconic #11 jersey on February 24, 2027. The ceremony will mark the culmination of an illustrious 18-year career that saw Kopitar break numerous franchise records, including becoming the all-time leader in games played. As a testament to his enduring legacy, the Kings will also unveil a bronze statue of the Slovenian-born center, cementing his place in the team's pantheon of legends. With his playing career now officially over, Kopitar will be remembered as one of the greatest players to ever don the Kings' purple and gold."

August 7th: The Los Angeles Kings won’t take long to immortalize one of their all-time greats. L.A. has announced that they will retiire Kopitar’s #11 on February 24, 2027. The team will also begin construction on a bronze statue of their all-time games leader. April 26th: Kopitar’s career has officially ended following a four-game sweep by […]