# DRAFT RECAP: LA Kings go with Elton Hermansen in 1st Round while making the most selections with 11

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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: 2026-06-30T08:54:33+00:00
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The LA Kings spark debate with draft strategy—did they pass on a player that fell to them while reaching with their first pick? Eddie Garcia analyzes the decision to pass on Ethan Belchetz in favor of winger Elton Hermansson, debating the scouting department's approach under Mark Yannetti. The episode scrutinizes Hermanson’s potential, the reasoning behind trading back, and what sets him apart from other high-ceiling prospects. Key topics include expert reactions, draft grades from industry leaders, and an in-depth review of the Kings’ eleven diverse picks—including selections like Liam Lefebvre and towering goaltender Yegor Rybkin. Listeners get the inside scoop on whether this prospect pool ranks among the league’s best. Will Elton Hermansson prove to be the Kings’ next game-changer, or did LA miss out on a golden opportunity?

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