Is the trend toward picking european skaters a concious move or a case of the best player available at the pick?
Yes, this one a good question.
Is the trend toward picking European/USHL/NCAA (US born) skaters a concious move?
Kings have not draft a single WHL player since they drafted Jaret Anderson-Dolan 2nd round #41 2017. Five years, 36 picks, seven Finns, no WHL-player.