The Los Angeles Kings re-signed restricted free agent Francesco Pinelli to a one-year, two-way contract worth $850K at the NHL level and $100K in the minors. A second-round pick in 2021, Pinelli had a standout junior season with OHL Kitchener but has seen only modest offensive success in the AHL, recording 14 goals and 21 assists in 65 games last season. He will be waiver-eligible next season but is unlikely to be claimed, with expectations for him to return to the Reign and aim for an NHL recall in 2026-27.
