The Kings also signed goalie Anton Forsberg, who played regularly the last four years with the Ottawa Senators, to back up Darcy Kuemper. But the defense was the focus for Holland, other than taking a shot at Mitch Marner. It remains to be seen how the Kings’ usually stout defense will look in October.

Corey Perry, who recently enjoyed his 40th birthday this past May, signed a one-year $3.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday. The Kings also announced agreements with former Canadiens right winger Joel Armia,

Perry, age 40, brings experience and a winning tradition, having appeared in five of the past six Stanley Cup Final series.