Prospect Info: Your Kings Top 10 prospects list

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Now that the draft is out of the way, which players would you rank in our top 10 prospect's list? For the purposes of this list, please base your list on the potential ceiling of that player in the NHL. Exclude anyone who has played 25 or more NHL games to date or is 25 years of age or older.

1. Vilardi
2. Petersen
3. Kupari
4. Clague
5. Brickley
6. Anderson-Dolan
7. Thomas
8. Shafigullin
9. Wagner
10. Strand

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[migi]

I’m not Kings fan but came here to read your topics. Well just because.

I’m Finnish and I would definitely rank Clague over Kupari. I’m really high on Clague.

 

[johnjm22]

I don't know if I agree with the criteria. I still would consider Amadio, LaDue and Brodzinski propects.

 

[KingsHockey24]

1. Gabe Vilardi C
2. Kale Clague D
3. Jaret Anderson-Dolan C
4. Rasmus Kupari C/RW
5. Akil Thomas C
6. Cal Peterson G
7. Bulat Shafigullin LW
8. Austin Wagner LW
9. Alexander Dergachyov C
10. Matt Villalta G

 

[kovacro]

I don't know if I agree with the criteria. I still would consider Amadio, LaDue and Brodzinski propects.

LaDue and Brodz are in their mid twenties now and have played pro for a few years, don’t know if I would consider them prospects at this point.

I think if you graduate to the NHL, play atleast half a seasons worth of games and are over, say 23, your not a prospect anymore.

 

[King'sPawn]

Off the top of my head, but reserve the right to change my mind pending brain farts:
1. Vilardi
2. Peterson
3. Kupari
4. Clague
5. Anderson-Dolan
6. Thomas
7. Brickley
8. Wagner
9. Mikey Anderson
10. Villalta

 

[johnjm22]

LaDue and Brodz are in their mid twenties now and have played pro for a few years, don’t know if I would consider them prospects at this point.

I think if you graduate to the NHL, play atleast half a seasons worth of games and are over, say 23, your not a prospect anymore.

Yeah, I understand the perspective, but both guys haven't played a full season worth of NHL games yet. They both played in the AHL last year and their rights are controlled by the Kings.

 

[KingsHockey24]

I think some of you guys are underrating Kale Clague here.

71 points in 54 games this year, WHL's Defensemen of the Year, World Junior Gold Medal Winner and only 20 years old.

 

[kingsboy11]

1) Gabriel Vilardi
2) Kale Clague
3) Cal Petersen
4) Rasmus Kupari
5) Jaret Anderson-Dolan
6) Akil Thomas
7) Dan Brickley
8) Mikey Anderson
9) Austin Wagner
10) Bulat Shaffigulin

I struggled really hard to come up with number 10. But the good news is that this team has done a really good job re-stocking the cupboard in only 2 drafts.

 

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I don't know if I agree with the criteria. I still would consider Amadio, LaDue and Brodzinski propects.

I understand your perspective, however none of the players you listed are eligible to be the NHL Calder Trophy winner due to seasons/games played in the NHL, plus they aren't wavier exempt, so not really an equal playing field for the new guys. I think it's fair to exclude them, and I'm glad they are assets on our team. I think all 3 (especially Amadio) have something to offer.

 

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I think some of you guys are underrating Kale Clague here.

71 points in 54 games this year, WHL's Defensemen of the Year, World Junior Gold Medal Winner and only 20 years old.

It's a good problem to have. Really kind of a tie for me right now between Clague and Kupari. Clague expected to be a top 4 D, Kupari and top 6 winger. Just had to pick between them, but certainly interchangeable.

 

[King'sPawn]

I think some of you guys are underrating Kale Clague here.

71 points in 54 games this year, WHL's Defensemen of the Year, World Junior Gold Medal Winner and only 20 years old.

I have no problem with Clague. I just like Kupari more. He's a versatile forward with top 6 upside and Clague is a more offensive defenseman with top 4 upside.

 

[KingsHockey24]

Do you guys think Brian Rafalski is a good comparable to Kale Clague?

 

[kovacro]

Do you guys think Brian Rafalski is a good comparable to Kale Clague?

I just want to see Clague get a year under his belt in the pro ranks before I compare him to anyone.

I never like when kids are compared to someone who has played pro for years, it’s a bit unfair though, but I understand why.

 

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Do you guys think Brian Rafalski is a good comparable to Kale Clague?

Interesting comparison. Clague is 2 inches taller, similar skill set. Rafalski didn't play in the NHL until he was 26 though.

 

[Basilisk]

I think some of you guys are underrating Kale Clague here.

71 points in 54 games this year, WHL's Defensemen of the Year, World Junior Gold Medal Winner and only 20 years old.

Does he make the 2018-2019 Los Angeles Kings?

 

[KingsHockey24]

Does he make the 2018-2019 Los Angeles Kings?

Right now we have Doughty, Muzzin, Forbort, Martinez, and Phaneuf. Two spots open the way I see it.

 

[BringTheReign]

Is Clague really at the point where he’s even on the radar to compete with Brickley/Ladue/Folin for a roster spot? I thought he was incredibly promising but would almost certainly go through Ontario first.

 

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Right now we have Doughty, Muzzin, Forbort, Martinez, and Phaneuf. Two spots open the way I see it.

Agree unless less other trades happen. Likely Brickley, Fantenberg and LaDue in a battle for those two spots.

 

[KingsHockey24]

Is Clague really at the point where he’s even on the radar to compete with Brickley/Ladue/Folin for a roster spot? I thought he was incredibly promising but would almost certainly go through Ontario first.

Folin is a UFA and probably wont be given a contract; same goes for Kevin Gravel.

 

[KingsOfCali25]

1)Vilardi
2) Peterson
3) Brickley
4) Anderson-Dolan
5) Kupari
6) Clague
7) Thomas
8) Mikey Anderson
9) Shafigullin
10) Villalta

 

[palffytofrovlov]

1. Vilardi
2. Clague
3. Peterson
4. Kupari
5. Anderson-Dolan
6. Brickley
7. Thomas
8. Villalta
9. Mikey Anderson
10. Shafigullin

I have to give props to Blake and Yanetti, what a turn around in the last 12 months...

 

[Kingsfan1]

Brodzinski sucks and doesn’t deserve to be in the top 10 prospects list. Mikey Anderson is our most underrated prospect. I have a feeling he will end up being a top 4 offensive defenseman.

1.Vilardi
2.Clague
3.Petersen
4.Kupari
5.Anderson-Dolan
6.Brickley
7.Akil Thomas
8.Mikey Anderson
9.Shafigulin
10.Villalta

 

[BigKing]

For those putting Kupari ahead of JAD, is it primarily due to being a 1st round pick? JAD was three days away from being eligible for this year's draft.

Wouldn't it be likely that JAD would be a 1st rounder this year? Would only have to jump 11 spots.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

For those putting Kupari ahead of JAD, is it primarily due to being a 1st round pick? JAD was three days away from being eligible for this year's draft.

Wouldn't it be likely that JAD would be a 1st rounder this year? Would only have to jump 11 spots.

I haven't shared mine personally yet but I'd have Kupari above primarily on ceiling but it would be close. I think JAD is a sure-r thing to be a Justin Williams type, whereas I feel like Kupari is an almost-Panarin-type ceiling with a total bust floor.