Pre-Game Talk: 2023 Draft Discussion

[Bandit]

I like how his scouting report reads:

Ziemmer zips shots around defenders, pump-faking and toe-dragging to create that little extra space for the release. With perfect timing, he spins off checks and gets open for deflections, rebounds, and flashy in-tight moves. Watching Ziemmer is also an IV drip of (often unpenalized) violence. He throws reverse hits with the puck and crushing hits along the boards without it. Crosschecks, nudges, and non-stop always being in the way are the subtler ways he ensures opponents know he’s on the ice. -EliteProspects 2023 NHL Draft Guide

Kings will have him taking Lady Byng lessons from Kopitar in no time.

 

[Schrute farms]

Our new #13. Power Forward. Solidly built. I like it.

 

[kingsfan28]

I'm sure we'll be patting him on the back for this for years to come

Well shucks guys we triiiiiieeeeed to move up

Happy w/Dvorak though, as others said, have mocked him to the Kings many times. I trust them to do something with him since he's not exactly 'high upside'

Bummed about the goalie run, figured they'd do more there, but probably wanted to wait and see if someone dropped. I really like Hrabal down the road.

Now what are we going to do with all the Maddens we have if not package them for picks?

I get the feeling you don't like the word "tried".

 

[kings11]

Jeff Schultz 2.0

He more Erik Cernak than Jeff Schultz

 

[kovacro]

Ha! I f***en nailed it

Well done!

 

[KingsHockey24]

He more Erik Cernak than Jeff Schultz

Erik Cernak is mean and nasty.

I haven't seen any of that from this guy. If we're lucky he is more of a Derek Forbort but I don't see that either.

 

[Bandit]

Ziemmer's highlight reel reminds me of Vilardi. Can't wait to trade him for Huberdeau in 3 or 4 years.

 

[KingsHockey24]

 

[Mats26]

Another #13...we went from V to Z.

 

[kingsfan28]

Damn, there goes the mean sob at 87, McKinnon.

 

[Lt Dan]

One of my favorite parts of the draft is checking out the player's Moms. there are some lookers

 

[kovacro]

I see Chicago got Nick Lardis, solid pick. Went later than i thought. Shows what i know

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Ziemmer's highlight reel reminds me of Vilardi. Can't wait to trade him for Huberdeau in 3 or 4 years.

Was my first thought when looking at the highlight reel

 

[Lt Dan]

Does one name their kid "Yegor" in the hopes that he is not a hunchback?

 

[kings11]

Erik Cernak is mean and nasty.

I haven't seen any of that from this guy. If we're lucky he is more of a Derek Forbort but I don't see that either.

Oh he’s nasty af but he also had a really bad injury so he wasn’t playing as physical.. I think it was a shoulder injury or broken collarbone .. something like that, he missed all the tourneys

 

[DAkings20]

 

[kingsfan28]

One of my favorite parts of the draft is checking out the player's Moms. there are some lookers

Tough to top the two parents who made out after their son was drafted in last years draft. "Oooh la la" -Kevin Weekes

 

[kovacro]

Like both of LA's selections thus far. Admittedly, don't know much about the defensman but that size jumps out and it's clear the Kings need that all throughout the roster.

I like Ziemmer. Quite surprised he was still around but I.m not an expert by an means. Good solid value pick, this one could really be a beauty.

 

[LastWordArmy]

Koehn Ziemmer, born on December 8th, 2004, in Mayerthorpe, Alberta, is a forward playing in the WHL. The 6’0” and 194 pound right winger has played this season with the Prince George Cougars. As one of their top forwards over the last two seasons, he’s produced quite well. In his first season, in 2021-22, Ziemmer scored 30 goals and 27 assists for 57 points in 68 games as a 16-year-old. This season, he took another step forward, with 41 goals and 48 assists for 89 points in 68 games.

2023 NHL Scouting Report #49: Koehn Ziemmer

Koehn Ziemmer has fallen under the cracks a bit despite his solid WHL production. Why are people so low? Why should they be higher on him?

lastwordonsports.com

 

[SettlementRichie10]

Radek Bonk has a kid getting drafted. f*** this. I’m out.

I remember it was a big deal when he was briefly on the local IHL team back when I was a kid. My dad had season tickets and we always made the games where Bonk was playing.

 

[King'sPawn]

I'm sure Ziemmer will be Johnny Utah approved.

A bit like a young Lucic, imo

 

[Johnny Utah]

Already Blake drafted two big tough players. Guess I am not the only one seeing that the Kings are soft...

 

[Lt Dan]

I think we go small PMD next

 

[kovacro]

Florian Scrabble joins his big bro in Montreal. Good for him. I didn't think he would go until the 6th-7th.

 

[Telos]

So far so good. Hoping we hang onto and develop some of these guys. These past handful of years I've felt really good about our drafts, but they haven't turned out anywhere near expectation