Los Angeles Kings

Los Angeles Kings

Team Depth Chart of NHL Prospects
Strengths
  • Deep and talented group of wingers
  • Quality goaltending prospects
  • Defense mixes grit and skill
Weaknesses
  • Center position lacks depth and upside

About Prospect Scores and Probability

Prospect Criteria

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Pro
Playing in N.A. Pro (NHL, AHL, ECHL, etc.)
CHL
Playing in CHL (OHL, QMJHL, WHL)
NCAA
Playing in NCAA
Europe
Playing in Europe
Junior
Playing in Junior 'A' (USHL, BCHL, AJHL, etc.)
N/A
Not Categorized Yet

Goaltenders

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Alec Dillon CHL 6.5 D
2. Patrik Bartosak Europe 6.5 F

Right Wing

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Jonny Brodzinski Pro 7.0 C
2. Spencer Watson CHL 7.0 D
3. Justin Auger Pro 6.5 C
4. Matt Schmalz Pro 6.0 C

Left Wing

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Adrian Kempe Pro 7.5 B
2. Michael Mersch Pro 7.0 B
3. Austin Wagner CHL 7.0 D
4. Nikolai Prokhorkin Europe 7.0 F
5. Joel Lowry Pro 6.0 D
6. Dominik Kubalik Europe 6.0 D

Centers

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Nic Dowd Pro 7.0 C
2. Michael Amadio CHL 7.0 C
3. Alexander Dergachyov Europe 6.5 C
4. Andrew Crescenzi Pro 5.0 C

Defensemen

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Kevin Gravel Pro 7.0 C
2. Paul LaDue NCAA 7.0 C
3. Nick Ebert Pro 7.0 D
4. Zachary Leslie Pro 7.0 D
5. Alex Lintuniemi Pro 7.0 D
6. Derek Forbort Pro 6.5 B
7. Erik Cernak CHL 6.5 B
8. Steven Johnson NCAA 6.5 D
9. Chaz Reddekopp CHL 6.5 D
10. Damir Sharipzyanov CHL 6.5 D
11. Kurtis MacDermid Pro 6.0 C
12. Matthew Roy NCAA 5.5 C
13. Alex Roach Pro 5.5 D

Prospect Faceoff: Frozen Four prospects, CHL second-round action

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Jack Eichel - Boston University; Jon Gillies - Providence College - 2015 Frozen Four Championship

Photo: Boston University forward and 2015 prospect Jack Eichel and Providence College goaltender and Calgary Flames prospect Jon Gillies are Hockey East players going head-to-head in this weekend’s NCAA Forzen Four championship game (courtesy of Michael Tureski/Icon Sportswire and Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire)

 

It’s an exciting time of year for Prospect Faceoff, as the 2015 NCAA Frozen Four comes to a conclusion with the championship game featuring NHL prospects from two Hockey East schools. Meanwhile, all three CHL leagues have advanced to the second round of the playoffs as a trio of games are worth a look. Read more»

Ehlers, Duclair the cream of a solid crop of NHL-drafted wingers in the QMJHL

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Nikolaj Ehlers - Halifax Mooseheads

Photo: Halifax Mooseheads forward and Winnipeg Jets prospect Nikolaj Ehlers has posted 2014 points in 114 QMJHL regular season games in his two seasons in that league (courtesy of Francois Laplante/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

 

Variety is the keyword when discussing the top 10 NHL-drafted or signed wingers playing in the QMJHL. The 10 players below each bring a different skill set to the ice, with some being more talented than others while some are more physically inclined. Read more»

(Video) First NHL Goal: Shore opens scoring for Kings in win over Islanders

by Ken McKenna
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Nick Shore - Los Angeles Kings

Photo: Los Angeles Kings rookie forward Nick Shore (#37) tips home a shot by teammate Dustin Brown in the Kings’ 3-2 win over the New York Islanders (courtesy of Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

 

The defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings are making a late-season push to secure a place in the 2015 postseason, with Kings rookie forward Nick Shore making his own contribution to the cause. Shore scored the first goal of the game for the Kings – his first NHL goal – to help get his team moving towards a 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders. Read more»

Kings’ Euro and NCAA prospects feeling the growing pains in 2014-15

by Jason Lewis
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Team Russia v Team Sweden

Photo: Los Angeles Kings first-rounder Adrian Kempe starred for Team Sweden at the World Juniors but did not stand out on a struggling MODO squad. (courtesy of Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

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Hockey is a tough sport with a lot to think about and a lot of moving parts on the ice. There is the physical aspect as well as the mental aspect that players have to develop. In the early stages of their career it is not uncommon to see one fall a step behind the other. The Kings have six prospects playings in the NCAA ranks and overseas, and most of them have endured seasons of struggles with a steep learning curve. Some, like Nikolai Prokhorkin, are battling mental challenges, while others like Adrian Kempe are battling the physical challenges. Either way it has made for a year filled with growing pains that will hopefully better these players as they move forward in their careers.

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First NHL Goal: Andreoff buries lone goal in Kings’ win

by Ken McKenna
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Andy Andreoff - Los Angeles Kings

Photo: Los Angeles Kings rookie forward Andy Andreoff is congratulated by his teammates after scoring his first NHL goal in his team’s victory over the Arizona Coyotes (courtesy of Juan Ocampo/NHLI via Getty Images)

 

The Los Angeles Kings relied on an unlikely hero in their battle for a wild card playoff spot as Kings’ rookie left forward Andy Andreoff stepped up to score his first NHL goal – the only goal of the game – in a 1-0 victory over the Arizona Coyotes. Read more»

Top Prospects

  1. Adrian Kempe
  2. Michael Mersch
  3. Nic Dowd
  4. Kevin Gravel
  5. Derek Forbort
  6. Erik Cernak
  7. Jonny Brodzinski
  8. Michael Amadio
  9. Paul LaDue
  1. Justin Auger
  2. Alex Lintuniemi
  3. Alexander Dergachyov
  4. Kurtis MacDermid
  5. Nick Ebert
  6. Zachary Leslie
  7. Spencer Watson
  8. Austin Wagner
  9. Chaz Reddekopp

Notable Prospects

  1. Patrik Bartosak
  2. Andrew Crescenzi
  3. Alec Dillon
  4. Steven Johnson
  5. Dominik Kubalik
  1. Joel Lowry
  2. Nikolai Prokhorkin
  3. Alex Roach
  4. Matthew Roy
  5. Matt Schmalz
  6. Damir Sharipzyanov
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