Episode
Kings Draft Eleven to Build Future
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- Jun 28, 2026
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- 76
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Summary
The LA Kings made eleven bold draft picks to fix their roster, targeting depth at center, more scoring forwards, and left-handed defensemen. They started strong with Swedish winger Elton Hermansson at 19 — a fast, skilled playmaker with top-six potential — though trading down left some fans questioning the value. GM Ken Holland’s strategy was clear: build for the future with this draft class. Now, the real work begins — developing these rookies and integrating them into the Kings’ system for years to come. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cb21e11d76d88d0e