# SNUBBED: Artemi Panarin made the NHL's Top 20 list of wingers. Why didn't Adrian Kempe?

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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: 2026-08-19T09:34:07+00:00
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Does the NHL undervaluing Adrian Kempe despite his impressive stats? Artemi Panarin cracks the NHL Network’s top 10 wingers list, yet Kempe is left out—sparking debate about NHL rankings and the true strength of LA’s elite wingers group. Eddie Garcia assesses where Kempe stands among league rivals and questions whether LA’s winger depth could compensate for uncertainty at center. The episode also tackles Corey Pronman’s controversial Kings prospect rankings, spotlighting surprising omissions and inconsistencies regarding Carter George and Hampton Slukynsky. Garcia revisits the Kings' first decade, from their 1967 NHL debut through standout moments involving Butch Goring, Rogie Vachon, and early playoff heartbreaks. Dive into the stats, history, and burning questions shaping the current and future Los Angeles Kings.

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