# DRAFT ANALYSIS: LA Kings TARGET a replacement for Anze Kopitar at #17 or take the BEST available?

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Podcast: [Locked On Kings - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Kings](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-kings-daily-podcast-on-the-los-angeles-kings-94741)
Published: 2026-06-18T08:14:53+00:00
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The Los Angeles Kings eye critical NHL Draft decisions—can a new wave of prospects finally push them past the first-round ceiling? Eddie Garcia is joined by prospect experts Sebastian High and Kareem Ramadan from Locked on NHL Prospects to break down the 2024 NHL Draft class, spotlighting key center options like Ilya Morozov, Oliver Savanto, and Alexander Command, plus high-upside wingers such as Oscar Hemming and Nikita Klepov. Discussion centers on the Kings’ pipeline challenges, the legacy of draft picks like Quinton Byfield and Alex Turcotte, and the future impact of Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Yannetti’s draft strategy. Should Los Angeles target best-available talent or position-specific needs at pick 17? Can the Kings’ next draft haul provide the skill, grit, and top-line potential essential for deep playoff contention? Insightful analysis and expert predictions make this a must-listen for every NHL draft and LA Kings fan.

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