The lottery recently cemented Los Angeles’ pick at eighth overall. On multiple occasions, we stated our expectations the pick will likely go to a defenseman (assuming the Kings keep it). The blueliners we expect to go early in the first round include Owen Power, Brandt Clarke, Luke Hughes, and Simon Edvinsson. We could be venturing […]
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2021 NHL Draft Preview: Defenseman Owen Power, Canada
With the lottery merely days away, let’s play the ever engaging “What If…” game. Suppose the Los Angeles logo is displayed for either the first or second overall pick on June 2. On top of the hype of winning the lottery two years in a row, getting a higher pick in a draft where anything […]
2021 NHL Draft Preview: Defenseman Simon Edvinsson, Sweden
With the U-18 tournament currently underway, several 2021 draft hopefuls are hoping to increase their draft stock. There was no Hlinka Gretzky tournament, which is typically the first international tournament for the upcoming draft class to showcase their talent against their peers. Some get an opportunity to play in the U-20 WJC, as was the […]
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 […]
2019 NHL Draft Preview: Victor Söderström, Swedish Defenseman
With this profile, we are bringing a conclusion to our series of 2019 NHL Draft Previews. As noted from the very beginning, they did not publish in any sort of ranked order, they were merely served up over a several week period to familiarize readers with some of the key names — and a few […]