For the first time in many years the Kings won't be picking near the top. And although Dean Lombardi and his staff have spent more than a year going over the crop of talent, there are thousands of scenarios surrounding what might happen before it's their turn at the podium.
That hasn't stopped a myriad of NHL experts from weighing in with their mock drafts. We've been following the various versions on NHL.com throughout the season. Their trio of prognosticators are back with their THIRD (and perhaps final) mock drafts. Here's who they have the Kings picking at #19...
Adam Kimelman's mock draft
KINGS SELECT: Vladimir Tarasenko, RW, Novosibirsk (KHL)
COMMENTS:
(AK) Excelled in KHL despite being one of that league's youngest players
(MM) Possesses quick hands, lethal shot and likes to play physical
(BH) The chance to play with Evgeni Malkin and possibly Sergei Gonchar will be enough to draw Tarasenko over to the Pens
Mike Morreale's mock draft
KINGS SELECT: Jeff Skinner, RW, Kitchener (OHL)
COMMENTS:
