Kyle Garcia With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Alex Turcotte!
Alex Turcotte
Birthdate: February 26, 2001
Birthplace: Elk Grove, Illinois
Height: 5’11
Weight: 185 lbs
Position: Center/wing
Shoots: Left
Draft: 1st round, 5th overall, 2019 NHL Entry Draft
2024-25 season
After all the injuries suffered early in his career — particularly concussions — Alex Turcotte arrived in the NHL full-time. In 68 games, the former fifth-overall pick recorded 25 points (9 G, 16 A) playing up and down the lineup in the first year of a three-year deal he signed in the summer.
Trust us.
You’re going to want to watch this pass from Alex Turcotte 🔄 pic.twitter.com/ggAPR3Fgcx
— NHL (@NHL) November 28, 2024
Two goals 24 seconds apart for the @LAKings! 💨
Alex Turcotte has factored in on all three of LA’s goals! pic.twitter.com/IUPkyx3cx5
— NHL (@NHL) January 17, 2025
At 5v5, among Kings forwards, he ranked 10th in points (23) and 7th in primary assists (10), according to MoneyPuck.com. His role on the 4th line in the playoffs would be limited, dressing for three games and averaging 5:44 of ice time with Hiller relying on nine forwards to lead the way.
Alex Turcotte hits the afterburners and sets up Adrian Kempe for the lead! 🚀 pic.twitter.com/l6DVDDnWFe
— NHL (@NHL) January 5, 2025
2025-26 outlook
With LA’s top nine set, Turcotte is expected to center the Kings’ new look fourth line with Joel Armia and Corey Perry as his wingers, per Ken Holland. His work ethic, compete, motor, and playmaking ability should complement that line nicely.
Although Turcotte may never live up to the billing of his draft pick status (unfortunate injuries are a main reason), I still believe he can be an impactful player for this Kings team. Here’s to hoping he can make an impact in his second full NHL season!
In hearing from Ken Holland, it sounds as if @LAKings see the defense being more balanced w/ minutes this season between the three pairs.
Sounds like we could see Armia/Turcotte/Perry as a possible fourth line too, which KH believes should be a more trusted fourth line.
— Zach Dooley (@DooleyLAK) July 1, 2025
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