Post by LAKingsGM on Jul 23, 2024 14:35:49 GMT -5
Los Angeles ,Ca.- The Kings have had a busy off-season and have been working the phones to improve their team since the middle of last season. That trend continues this summer as the Kings have traded the 9th overall pick to Calgary for Gabe Vilardi and the 25th (and other considerations). "We're looking to add some younger talent to the forward core. We're in a transition period with the franchise and it's important to click on all cylinders. Our work is not done." said GM Nathan Kopsack
It appears the Kings are actively looking to continue to transform their franchise and rebuild from the ground up. One area the Kings will have to focus on is goaltending. "It's a focus for us." said GM Kopsack. "We have Kaapo (Kahkonen) and Prozy(Ivan Prosvetsov) in the pipeline but feel we need to add to them to compliment our goalies moving forward so we're on the look out."
The Kings have TEN picks in the first 125. 2 1sts, 2 2nds, 2 3rds, and 4 4ths, among some other late round picks in the 2024 draft. "Our focus is getting our cupboards filled." said GM Nathan Kopsack. "Adding depth to this organization is always something we want to have. It's how this franchise has been so successful."
The Kings roster of players that are homegrown: Dylan Larkin, Bryan Rust, Jaret Anderson-Dolan, Danton Heinen, Arturri Lehkonen, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Nic Dowd, Joey Anderson, Jack Drury, Pavel Dorofeyev, Pavel Mintyukov, and Ryan Lindgren are all players the Kings have drafted. "That's a huge number and we're proud of it." said GM Nathan Kopsack. "We hope to add to it this off-season.
Rumors are swirling that the Kings could still make several deals. Players that have been rumored to be on the block:
Bryan Rust (LW/RW)
Connor Murphy (D)
7th OVERALL PICK
25th OVERALL PICK
Sources tell us that the team is looking for a goalie of the future and young roster talent.
One thing is for sure, the Kings are transforming their team to be younger, faster, and more prolific in the scoring department. Exciting times ahead!
This is IP Freely for LA Kings HOCKEY.
It appears the Kings are actively looking to continue to transform their franchise and rebuild from the ground up. One area the Kings will have to focus on is goaltending. "It's a focus for us." said GM Kopsack. "We have Kaapo (Kahkonen) and Prozy(Ivan Prosvetsov) in the pipeline but feel we need to add to them to compliment our goalies moving forward so we're on the look out."
The Kings have TEN picks in the first 125. 2 1sts, 2 2nds, 2 3rds, and 4 4ths, among some other late round picks in the 2024 draft. "Our focus is getting our cupboards filled." said GM Nathan Kopsack. "Adding depth to this organization is always something we want to have. It's how this franchise has been so successful."
The Kings roster of players that are homegrown: Dylan Larkin, Bryan Rust, Jaret Anderson-Dolan, Danton Heinen, Arturri Lehkonen, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Nic Dowd, Joey Anderson, Jack Drury, Pavel Dorofeyev, Pavel Mintyukov, and Ryan Lindgren are all players the Kings have drafted. "That's a huge number and we're proud of it." said GM Nathan Kopsack. "We hope to add to it this off-season.
Rumors are swirling that the Kings could still make several deals. Players that have been rumored to be on the block:
Bryan Rust (LW/RW)
Connor Murphy (D)
7th OVERALL PICK
25th OVERALL PICK
Sources tell us that the team is looking for a goalie of the future and young roster talent.
One thing is for sure, the Kings are transforming their team to be younger, faster, and more prolific in the scoring department. Exciting times ahead!
This is IP Freely for LA Kings HOCKEY.