2022 Draft Discussion (after the trade)

[tbrown33]

Would rather have Seider over Zegras. Though Kaliyev @ 33 was a great pick. I loved Stutzle but I'm rooting for Byfield. By the way did he change his stick? Seems to be playing with a grown up stick now.

I noticed that his first game back from being benched. It's definitely a different stick, and it does appear to be longer.

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New:

Bonus shot from getty (just a good shot):

 

[Lt Dan]

It's definitely a different stick, and it does appear to be longer.

That's what she said!

 

[apadilla]

Would be a little early yet not much for us to pick Bichsel. Showing some more offensive upside yet big, physical, smooth skating LHD. More likely a complimentary player yet would give us the size/physicality we lack back there.

Thanks. Bichsel is a big dude. Comments I read about him are he skates well for a big guy and he needs to calm his game down. I'm sold. If he is there when the Kings pick, i say take him.

 

[Schrute farms]

I don't think we keep this years #1 pick -- i think it goes out in a big trade.

But if we do keep it, I see three areas that we should be looking at (instead of going BPA):
1) goalie;
2) big/mean guy who uses his body and is more than willing to punish people (LHD or winger -- doesn't matter);
3) sniper/goal scoring specialist

In a perfect world, we have a guy who is both #2 & #3 -- but not gonna happen at where we draft. Ignoring a goalie option, I'm not sure which i would choose: a small/fast guy who has elite sniper/scoring ability.....or a decently skilled big, mean SOB. Normally i'd say the goal scorer. But gotta be honest, I think i'd go with the latter for this Kings team right now.

 

[Kurrilino]

I don't think we keep this years #1 pick -- i think it goes out in a big trade.

But if we do keep it, I see three areas that we should be looking at (instead of going BPA):
1) goalie;
2) big/mean guy who uses his body and is more than willing to punish people (LHD or winger -- doesn't matter);
3) sniper/goal scoring specialist

In a perfect world, we have a guy who is both #2 & #3 -- but not gonna happen at where we draft. Ignoring a goalie option, I'm not sure which i would choose: a small/fast guy who has elite sniper/scoring ability.....or a decently skilled big, mean SOB. Normally i'd say the goal scorer. But gotta be honest, I think i'd go with the latter for this Kings team right now.

And who would you have in mind being included in that big trade?

 

[mysterman2]

And who would you have in mind being included in that big trade?

provorov or crouse would both be solid upgrades.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I noticed that his first game back from being benched. It's definitely a different stick, and it does appear to be longer.

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Bonus shot from getty (just a good shot):
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FWIW i believe that's the new model year of the same stick

 

[Schrute farms]

FWIW i believe that's the new model year of the same stick

Kings coaches: shhhh...we got him using a bigger stick by telling him this was the new model of the same stick

 

[Master Yoda]

FWIW i believe that's the new model year of the same stick

it also looks like the old picture could be at an angle so it looks shorter than it actually is

 

[lumbergh]

Watching the IIHF U18. Rutger McGroarty looks like a heart and soul kind of guy. When you absolutely need a goal you put that guy on the ice. Plus that’s a great name.

 

[kingsfan]

Watching the IIHF U18. Rutger McGroarty looks like a heart and soul kind of guy. When you absolutely need a goal you put that guy on the ice. Plus that’s a great name.

His name sounds like a German porn star

 

[Rekingsfan17]

I don't think we keep this years #1 pick -- i think it goes out in a big trade.

But if we do keep it, I see three areas that we should be looking at (instead of going BPA):
1) goalie;
2) big/mean guy who uses his body and is more than willing to punish people (LHD or winger -- doesn't matter);
3) sniper/goal scoring specialist

In a perfect world, we have a guy who is both #2 & #3 -- but not gonna happen at where we draft. Ignoring a goalie option, I'm not sure which i would choose: a small/fast guy who has elite sniper/scoring ability.....or a decently skilled big, mean SOB. Normally i'd say the goal scorer. But gotta be honest, I think i'd go with the latter for this Kings team right now.

I agree with the needs. I don't feel like the Kings would trade a first round pick at this point. I feel like the Kings have plenty of players/prospects that could be included in a trade.

I feel like one of Lekkerimäki or Bichsel may be available when they pick. Bichsel would fill the big mean LHD role ( I also like Noah Warren for that role although he is a right hand shot).
Lekkerimäki would fill the sniper/goal scorer role ( I also wouldn't mind the Kings taking a chance on Miroshnichenko even with his diagnosis. I don't feel like the Kings would need to rush any draft picks at this point and he seems to be a top ten pick talent wise. I hope they use their first round pick on a player with really high upside......swing for the fences). They have been rising up most rankings but someone always seems to fall......

For the Kings second and third round picks one of the smaller goal scoring forwards should be available ( Dumais, Lisowsky, Jelsmam etc....)
Also as far as LHD Jugnauth might be able to provide some scoring from the back end in the later rounds.........

I think they can grab a really good goalie prospect in the fourth round or later.......

 

[SmytheKing]

Would like to see them get either of these two in the first round:
Snuggerud
Mateychuk (probably won't be there but here's to hope)

Would be ok with them getting either of these two:
Pickering
Korchinski

If those aren't options, I wouldn't mind them dropping back and getting Lamoureux and picking up a 3rd or something.

 

[Peter James Bond II]

The Kings are currently slotted #19. Positions change, with playoff exits, correct? (and Cup winner, of course)

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19ish should still land a quality prospect....one that drops or still someone good in that range.
I like the idea of a big LHD like

Owen Pickering
Lian Bichsel (watched some video on him...he's huge)
or forwards
Rutger McGroarty
Isaac Howard

several others. Just not really wanting a smallish forward or a RHD.
could see the pick packaged for a top 4 LHD or top 6 forward.

 

[Frolov 6'3]

I feel like one of Lekkerimäki or Bichsel may be available when they pick. Bichsel would fill the big mean LHD role ( I also like Noah Warren for that role although he is a right hand shot).
Lekkerimäki would fill the sniper/goal scorer role ( I also wouldn't mind the Kings taking a chance on Miroshnichenko even with his diagnosis. I don't feel like the Kings would need to rush any draft picks at this point and he seems to be a top ten pick talent wise. I hope they use their first round pick on a player with really high upside......swing for the fences). They have been rising up most rankings but someone always seems to fall......

I prefer that other Swede (forgot his name) over Lekkerimäki.

He could be available around our spot too.

 

[lumbergh]

Would like to see them get either of these two in the first round:
Snuggerud
Mateychuk (probably won't be there but here's to hope)

Would be ok with them getting either of these two:
Pickering
Korchinski

If those aren't options, I wouldn't mind them dropping back and getting Lamoureux and picking up a 3rd or something.

I want Snuggerud just for the name. Faust saying “Snuggerud” twenty times a night will be worth the pick.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Still get the feeling the kings package this pick and a good prospect to either move up HARD and take someone they like who they presume will be a top-10 style impact player or make a trade for said player in early 20s. They don't need more depth of assets.

 

[Basilisk]

Whoever the BPA is @ #32 is who I'm OK with..... .....just NO SMURFS, OK???

 

[The Lukeman]

FWIW, currently our pick is #19 in the draft, but this can change.

If either Dallas or Nashville make it to the semi finals, their pick will fall to the late 20s/, and we would move up either 1 or 2 spots depending if 1 or both of Nashville/Dallas make it that far.

If we make it to the semi's our pick would become either #29 or #30. If we make it to the finals, our pick will be either #31 or #32 overall.

I agree that the sentiment is that this pick will be traded, but its not something Blake has done yet, so who knows.

 

[Peter James Bond III]

I want Snuggerud just for the name. Faust saying “Snuggerud” twenty times a night will be worth the pick.

LHD Korchinski moving up on lists...having a big playoffs. He had 4 goals and 61 assists in the reg season,
but now already 3 goals, 6 assists in only 5 playoff games.

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[AnThGrt]

If going D one of:
Mintyunov, Mateychuk, Korchinski, Bichsel, or Pickering will be available

If going F one of:
Lambert, Yurov, McGroarty, Hughes, Miroshnechenko, or the 3 Swedes

That is a solid list and personally would be happy adding any of the listed names. Honestly hoping given our prospect depth if there we take a shot on Miroshnechenko/Lambert

 

[YP44]

I hope Miroshnichenko will drop to LA. I know given cancer diagnosis there is a gamble there, but that is also why he could drop.

 

[The Lukeman]

With Nashville eliminated from the playoffs, LA can only drop to as low as 18 overall in the draft. This would only happen if Dallas advances to the semi finals.

If LA advances to the semi finals, then LA will be 29-32. If LA loses in the 1st or 2nd round, they will finish 19. Overall.

 

[YP44]

With Nashville eliminated from the playoffs, LA can only drop to as low as 18 overall in the draft. This would only happen if Dallas advances to the semi finals.

If LA advances to the semi finals, then LA will be 29-32. If LA loses in the 1st or 2nd round, they will finish 19. Overall.

No matter what go Dallas in round 1

 

[Rekingsfan17]

For those "I hope we move up in the draft" pundits I spent a little time on the Draft Pro simulator looking at different values of moving up in the draft by using only draft picks. Currently they show us with the #19 pick. Of course the Kings could also move up trading players or prospects which is a real possibility but this is if they just use their picks.

The Kings don't have the draft picks needed according to the simulator to move up to pick #9 in the draft using only draft picks..

Moving up to #10 on the simulator took five picks (19, 51, 91, 115 and 179) to make the pick value come out right.
That would give the Kings picks 10 and 147.

Moving up to #11 on the simulator also took five picks (19, 51, 115, 147 and 179) to make the pick value come out right.
That would give the Kings picks 11 and 91.

Moving up to #12 on the simulator took four picks (19, 51, 147 and 179) to make the pick value come out right.
That would give the Kings picks 12, 91, and 115.

Moving up to #13 on the simulator took two picks (19 and 51) to make the pick value come out right.
That would give the Kings picks 13, 91, 115, 147 and 179.

Moving up to #14 on the simulator took five picks (19, 91, 115, 147 and 179) to make the pick value come out right.
That would give the Kings picks 14 and 51.

Moving up to #15 on the simulator took four picks (19, 91,115 and 147) to make the pick value come out right.
That would give the Kings picks 15, 51 and 179.

Moving up to #16 on the simulator took three picks (19, 91 and 147).
That would give the Kings picks 16, 51, 115 and 179.

Moving up to #17 on the simulator took two picks (19 and 91).
That would give the Kings picks 17, 51, 115, 147 and 179.

moving up to #18 on the simulator took two picks (19 and 115).
That would leave the Kings picks 18, 51, 91, 147 and 179).

So to me, moving up a few spots using only picks doesn't seem too costly but the higher the Kings are trying to trade up starts to get too costly. So I wouldn't move up any higher than say pick #16 and that's only if someone the Kings are REALLY high on drops that far......
The other scenario would be if they are packaging players/prospects to move up.

I would rather see them take swings with multiple picks on players that the scouting staff feels has the highest upside.
Depending on which players drop on draft day I would rather they trade back the #19 pick for picks #30 and #34.