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Hicketts, Joe #27 (D)  - Los Angeles Kings - 2025/2026 Regular Season
Height: 5'8''
Weight: 180 lbs.
Shoots: L
Born on: May 4, 1996
Age: 29
Birthplace: Kamloops, British Columbia
Salary: $0.775M
Cap Hit: $0.775M
NHL.com: Go
Draft Round: Undrafted
Rookie Year: 2019

Statistics - 2025/2026 Regular Season

Split GP GM G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG S Hits Blks SPCT P/G
Actual 0 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Projected 0 82 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Update

Hicketts was recalled from AHL Ontario on Tuesday.

Analysis

Hicketts has three goals and 14 points through 41 minor-league outings this season. He will be an option for the Kings' upcoming back-to-back against Seattle and Vegas on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively, but it's unclear if he will be in the lineup.

Date News Advice
Feb. 3, 2026 Hicketts was recalled from AHL Ontario on Tuesday. - Hicketts has three goals and 14 points through 41 minor-league outings this season. He will be an option for the Kings' upcoming back-to-back against Seattle and Vegas on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively, but it's unclear if he will be in the lineup. None
Oct. 12, 2025 Hicketts scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in AHL Ontario's 4-2 win over Tucson on Sunday. - Hicketts is the Reign's captain this year, and he's on a two-way deal with the Kings for this season and 2026-27. The 29-year-old defenseman is among the more experienced blueliners available for a call-up, but the Kings are carrying seven defensemen currently and will likely have eight once Kyle Burroughs (upper body) is healthy. Hicketts had 27 points in 62 regular-season outings in 2024-25 with Ontario and offers minimal upside should he be summoned by the big club. None
Oct. 1, 2025 Hicketts was waived by Los Angeles on Wednesday. - Hicketts hasn't featured in an NHL game since 2019-20, back when he was with the Red Wings. At 29 years of age, the blueliner seems unlikely to ever become a full-time NHL option. Instead, look for Hicketts to ply his trade in the minors with AHL Ontario this year. None
March 20, 2025 Hicketts has agreed to a two-year, two-way contract with the Kings on Thursday. - Hicketts has three goals, 27 points and 37 PIM in 52 outings with AHL Ontario in 2024-25. The 28-year-old defenseman has appeared in 22 career NHL regular-season games, but he hasn't been in a lineup at the top level since the 2019-20 campaign. None
Sept. 29, 2024 Hicketts was placed on waivers Sunday for assignment to AHL Ontario, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. - Hicketts has spent the last four seasons in the AHL. The 28-year-old blueliner last played in the NHL in 2019, when he had two assists in six games with the Red Wings. None
May 24, 2024 Hicketts signed a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 at the NHL level with the Kings on Friday. - Hicketts was eligible to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. The 28-year-old defenseman had a goal and 20 points in 30 regular-season AHL outings with Ontario in 2023-24. He also supplied a goal and six points in eight minor-league playoff appearances this year. Hicketts is expected to remain in the AHL for the start of the 2024-25 campaign. None
Oct. 1, 2023 Hicketts was placed on waivers Sunday, per Chris Johnston of TSN. - Hicketts last played in the NHL with Detroit in 2019, where he tallied two assists in six games. After signing a two-way deal with Los Angeles in the offseason, the 27-year-old blueliner will serve as organizational depth with AHL Ontario, should he clear waivers. None
July 2, 2023 Hicketts signed a one-year, two-way contract with Los Angeles on Sunday. - Hicketts registered six goals and 48 points in 72 games for AHL Iowa last campaign. The 27-year-old blueliner has five assists in 22 career NHL outings. Hicketts will probably spend most, if not all, of the 2023-24 season in the minors. None
Oct. 3, 2022 Hicketts was placed on waivers by the Wild on Monday. - Hicketts never earned a call-up last season after being sent to AHL Iowa before training camp and will likely find himself in a similar situation again this year. Without a way to earn NHL minutes, Hicketts figures to remain a relative non-factor in fantasy contests. None
Nov. 21, 2019 Joe Hicketts had 15:51 of ice time in the Red Wings' 5-4 loss to the Blue Jackets on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Nov. 16, 2019 Joe Hicketts had an assist in 21:43 of ice time in the Red Wings' 4-3 shootout loss to the Sharks on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Hicketts now has two assists on the season. None
Nov. 6, 2019 Joe Hicketts had 19:09 of ice time in the Red Wings' 5-1 loss to the Rangers on Wednesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Nov. 4, 2019 Joe Hicketts had 20:26 of ice time in the Red Wings' 6-1 loss to the Predators on Monday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Nov. 1, 2019 Joe Hicketts had an assist in 16:27 of ice time in the Red Wings' 7-3 loss to the Hurricanes on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -3 for the game. Hicketts now has one assist on the season. None
Oct. 29, 2019 Joe Hicketts had 17:10 of ice time in the Red Wings' 3-1 win over the Oilers on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
April 6, 2019 Joe Hicketts had 21:27 of ice time in the Red Wings' 7-1 loss to the Sabres on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
April 4, 2019 Joe Hicketts had 23:02 of ice time in the Red Wings' 4-1 loss to the Penguins on Thursday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
April 2, 2019 Joe Hicketts had 23:15 of ice time in the Red Wings' 4-1 win over the Penguins on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Oct. 22, 2018 Joe Hicketts had 14:02 of ice time in the Red Wings' 3-1 loss to the Hurricanes on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Oct. 20, 2018 Joe Hicketts had 16:13 of ice time in the Red Wings' 4-3 overtime win over the Panthers on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Oct. 18, 2018 Joe Hicketts had 16:08 of ice time in the Red Wings' 3-1 loss to the Lightning on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Oct. 15, 2018 Joe Hicketts had 17:44 of ice time in the Red Wings' 7-3 loss to the Canadiens on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Oct. 13, 2018 Joe Hicketts had 23:59 of ice time in the Red Wings' 8-2 loss to the Bruins on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -3 for the game. None
Oct. 11, 2018 Joe Hicketts had 15:10 of ice time in the Red Wings' 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Oct. 8, 2018 Joe Hicketts had 14:46 of ice time in the Red Wings' 3-2 shootout loss to the Ducks on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Oct. 4, 2018 Joe Hicketts had 18:43 of ice time in the Red Wings' 3-2 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
April 3, 2018 Joe Hicketts had 15:39 of ice time in the Red Wings' 5-4 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 31, 2018 Joe Hicketts had 18:52 of ice time in the Red Wings' 2-0 win over the Senators on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
March 29, 2018 Joe Hicketts had an assist in 19:20 of ice time in the Red Wings' 6-3 win over the Sabres on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. Hicketts now has three assists on the season. None
March 27, 2018 Joe Hicketts had two assists in 17:40 of ice time in the Red Wings' 5-2 win over the Penguins on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Hicketts now has two assists on the season. None
Jan. 22, 2018 Joe Hicketts had 15:13 of ice time in the Red Wings' 3-0 win over the Devils on Monday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None

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Mar 22 2026 21:00 EDT at UTA Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
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Date Key Old Value New Value
2026-02-03 analysis Hicketts has three goals and 14 points through 41 minor-league outings this season. He will be an option for the Kings' upcoming back-to-back against Seattle and Vegas on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively, but it's unclear if he will be in the lineup.
2026-02-03 update Hicketts was recalled from AHL Ontario on Tuesday.
2025-10-13 analysis Hicketts is the Reign's captain this year, and he's on a two-way deal with the Kings for this season and 2026-27. The 29-year-old defenseman is among the more experienced blueliners available for a call-up, but the Kings are carrying seven defensemen currently and will likely have eight once Kyle Burroughs (upper body) is healthy. Hicketts had 27 points in 62 regular-season outings in 2024-25 with
2025-10-13 update Hicketts scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in AHL Ontario's 4-2 win over Tucson on Sunday.
2025-10-01 analysis Hicketts hasn't featured in an NHL game since 2019-20, back when he was with the Red Wings. At 29 years of age, the blueliner seems unlikely to ever become a full-time NHL option. Instead, look for Hicketts to ply his trade in the minors with AHL Ontario this year.
2025-10-01 update Hicketts was waived by Los Angeles on Wednesday.
2025-09-19 Weight 176 lb 180 lb
2025-09-03 Salary Cap Hit $0.000M $0.775M
2025-09-03 Salary $0.000M $0.775M
2025-09-03 Pickable No Yes
2025-08-08 prospect No Yes
2025-07-04 Active in League No Yes
2025-07-04 Franchise 2025 2025 Los Angeles Kings