Back by popular demand, Mark Yannetti returns to Kings Of The Podcast. In this episode, LA’s Director of Amateur Scouting takes you inside the team’s 2021 NHL Draft to share never before told stories about what really went down – including the how and why certain players were selected. Listen to this episode for free […]
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Anatomy of a Draft Pick – How the Kings Decided on Byfield
It seems that nearly every year there is a debate among two players either at or near the top of the NHL Draft board. This year was no exception, with Quinton Byfield vs. Tim Stuetzle being a common theme among prognosticators and fans alike. Less than 18 hours after the Draft Lottery, where the Kings […]
Kings Of the Podcast: Ep. Q16 with Mark Yannetti, LA Kings Director of Amateur Scouting
We’re not going to need a big introduction for this episode, on an all new Kings of the Podcast we’re joined by Mark Yannetti. Topics discussed: – In-depth look at the process of scouting – Receipts for Mike Futa’s past appearance – Being punched in the face at Ducks Training Camp – Christian Ruutu – […]
LA Kings 2020 Prospect Rankings – Honorable Mentions
As difficult as it may be, we ask for just a little patience before you jump down to the actual rankings. We know, people love lists – and even more than reading them, they love to debate them. Yet a small amount of context is pretty critical to the overall process here, regardless if you’re […]
How the Kings Could Make a Pacioretty Trade Work
Buckle up. The next 48 hours should be fun, hockey fans – for a number of different reasons. To start with, the NHL Draft kicks off tonight, where the Kings currently hold pick No. 20. What they might do with it has been covered extensively on this site over the past two weeks. On the […]