The 2021 NHL Entry Draft draws nearer, and trying to determine the right prospects to focus on (due to availability) remains a challenging proposition. As of the time of this writing, the Kings currently sit equidistant between a playoff position and last in the division. With a higher degree of uncertainty, we kept our focus […]
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2021 NHL Draft Preview: Brandt Clarke, Canadian Defenseman
As this season had many unusual twists and turns due to COVID-19, we are leading this draft series coverage with one such prospect who had to make major adjustments to get an opportunity to play. Currently slated to occur on July 23-24, the NHL Entry Draft this season faces a series of new challenges for […]
2020 NHL Draft Preview: Braden Schneider, WHL Defense
Previously, we extensively reviewed options of who would be getting the Kings interest early in the first round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The draft is not just one round deep, however, so it is time to look at who Los Angeles could be taking beyond their first pick. As MayorsManor editor John Hoven […]
LA Kings Prospect Tracker – Week Ending February 17, 2020
As the NHL deadline approaches, the Kings are looking to trade away some veterans. They look to beef up their already strong prospect pool, as these up-and-comers had another good week. EUROPE Samuel Fagemo: Forward, Frölunda HC, SHL (2nd round pick in 2019) Regular season: 10 goals, 9 assists, plus-1, 6 PIM in 31 games […]
LA Kings Prospect Tracker – Week Ending February 10, 2020
This past week, the Kings traded a couple beloved players in Kyle Clifford and Jack Campbell, which initiated the next step in Rob Blake’s plan to make room for the youth. As Los Angeles harvests from their farm team, look for some of these prospects to find their way in Ontario either at the end […]