Los Angeles has shown they are not afraid to take a flier on a faller. For example, Francesco Pinelli, who the Kings took in the second round, was projected as a first-round pick. Gabriel Vilardi was slated as a top-five pick until he fell to 11th. Nick Ebert, another projected top-five pick at the start […]
2022 NHL Draft Preview: Kevin Korchinski, Canadian Defenseman
Picking 19th overall opens up a lot of possibilities. It’s a prime position to get risers or fallers, and it’s far enough into the first round where a team can gamble. Another solid left shot defender is likely to be available at this spot, and his postseason play has brought more eyes on him. Kevin […]
2022 NHL Draft Preview: Marco Kasper, Austrian Forward
The ongoing discussion has been a blend between getting skill at left defense or boosting team toughness. In a perfect world, both qualities could be addressed in a singular player, yet the reality remains that multiple sources may need to be utilized to fill the cupboard. Sometimes, that source can be quite unexpected on multiple […]
2022 NHL Draft Preview: Rutger McGroarty, USA Forward
Every draft sees a variety of positions taken. Just because the cupboard may be full in one component doesn’t mean the gathering stops completely. Because of this, we’re going to deviate from looking at left defense, which is still likely at the top of the Kings priority list. Aside from bolstering the blueline, Blake discussed […]
2022 NHL Draft Preview: Lian Bichsel, Swiss Defenseman
The quest for left-shot defensemen continues as the 2022 NHL Entry Draft nears. While Rob Blake won’t set out to acquire said player at all costs, the fact remains it is the most needed position to fill with quality prospects available. Last year, we predicted the Kings would take Simon Edvinsson at No. 8 in […]