Los Angeles Kings 2015-16 prospect preview

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Photo: LA Kings prospect Patrik Bartosak could establish himself this season as the top goaltender for the Ontario Reign (courtesy of Corey Silvia/Icon Sportswire)


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</p> It will be hard for some of the Los Angeles Kings prospects to top their respective 2014-15 seasons. There was a Calder Cup Championship, a Memorial Cup Championship, A Slovak Extraliga title, and a number of other MVP worthy and team leading performances spread across the pipeline.


2015-16 brings new challenges and new surroundings for many. From title defenses to bounce back years, there are plenty of stories to follow in 2015-16. With the stage set and the time quickly approaching for hockey, here is the 2015-16 LA Kings prospect preview.… read more

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[Captain Mittens*]

Another home run from J-Lew!

 

[Jason Lewis]

Should point out that with the unsettled nature of Erik Cernak it was kind of hard to pinpoint where he was going to be until recently. He moved from Europe to Erie after the piece was submitted. So instead of dethroning Amadio, just know that Cernak is definitely in there for top prospect in Junior. Sorry about the confusion.

 

[KBA4life]

For those that have seen him, how physical is Kempe?

 

[damacles1156]

For those that have seen him, how physical is Kempe?

Not at all.

He plays a more skill game. Doesn't need to be physical, beats people with speed and hands.

 

[King'sPawn]

Should point out that with the unsettled nature of Erik Cernak it was kind of hard to pinpoint where he was going to be until recently. He moved from Europe to Erie after the piece was submitted. So instead of dethroning Amadio, just know that Cernak is definitely in there for top prospect in Junior. Sorry about the confusion.

I sorta figured that. Great work as usual!

 

[Basilisk]

Not at all.

He plays a more skill game. Doesn't need to be physical, beats people with speed and hands.

LoL, Stumpel?

 

[Jason Lewis]

Not at all.

He plays a more skill game. Doesn't need to be physical, beats people with speed and hands.

Bingo.

He can definitely withstand physical play, if that is what you are asking. But as far as engaging in it willingly, that is not his game. Speed and skill through the neutral zone and on zone entries. He is going to be outstanding at that with a little bit of adjustment.

 

[parineum]

Bingo.

He can definitely withstand physical play, if that is what you are asking. But as far as engaging in it willingly, that is not his game. Speed and skill through the neutral zone and on zone entries. He is going to be outstanding at that with a little bit of adjustment.

From everything I've heard about him he always sounds like a winger version of Kopitar.

 

[Jason Lewis]

From everything I've heard about him he always sounds like a winger version of Kopitar.

More shifty, but definitely a good and intelligent reader of the game like Kopitar. Sometimes that's rare in wingers.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Weird. The 5ish games I saw of Kempe in Sweden and Manchester, he crushed a few guys. He was closer to a guy like Pearson than Kopitar or King. Precious small sample size though. Either way I agree with the 'physicality' of Kopitar, absorbing contact, pressing on the boards, etc., rather than as a banger.