The 1996–97 Los Angeles Kings season, was the Kings' 30th season in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Kings missed the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. Offseason Regular season Final standings Schedule and results Player statistics Regular season Scoring Goaltending Awards and records Transactions The Kings were involved in the following transactions during the 1996–97 season. Trades Free agent signings Free agents lost Waivers Draft picks Los Angeles's draft picks at the 1996 NHL Entry Draft held at the Kiel Center in St. Louis, Missouri. See also 1996–97 NHL season References Los Los Angeles Kings seasons Los Los Angeles Kings season Los Angeles Kings season