2026-27 Los Angeles Kings Top Prospects
| Owen Hilsinger Dobber Prospects Aug. 23rd, 2026 |
Steven Ellis Daily Faceoff July 23rd, 2026 |
McKeen’s Hockey Apr. 28th, 2026 |
Scott Wheeler The Athletic Mar. 14th, 2026 |
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| 1 | Elton Hermansson (RW) | Henry Brzustewicz (RHD) | Carter George (G) | Carter George (G) |
| 2 | Henry Brzustewicz (RHD) | Hampton Slukynsky (G) | Henry Brzustewicz (RHD) | Hampton Slukynsky (G) |
| 3 | Carter George (G) | Carter George (G) | Vojtech Čihař (LW) | Henry Brzustewicz (RHD) |
| 4 | Vojtech Čihař (LW) | Elton Hermansson (RW) | Hampton Slukynsky (G) | Jakub Dvořák (LHD) |
| 5 | Koehn Ziemmer (RW) | Vojtech Čihař (LW) | Kenny Connors (C) | Vojtech Čihař (LW) |
| 6 | Jimmy Lombardi (C) | Kenny Connors (C) | Erik Portillo (G) | Jared Woolley (LHD) |
| 7 | Adam Goljer (RHD) | Adam Goljer (RHD) | Jared Woolley (LHD) | Kenny Connors (C) |
| 8 | Liam Lefebvre (C) | Blake Zielinski (RW) | Jimmy Lombardi (C) | Petteri Rimpinen (G) |
| 9 | Jakub Dvorak (LHD) | Gio Pantelas (RHD) | Koehn Ziemmer (RW) | Francesco Pinelli (C) |
| 10 | Kristian Epperson (LW) | Jared Woolley (LHD) | Jared Wright (RW) | Koehn Ziemmer (RW) |
** Different sites can use different criteria for determining who is still a prospect. Also, for Dobber Prospect lists they take a fantasy hockey approach – prospects whose current trajectory projects them making the most positive fantasy impact at the time that they reach the NHL.
Carter George – Drafted in the second round in 2024, George significantly boosted his stock through outstanding performances with the Owen Sound Attack and for Canada at international tournaments. His game is built on excellent positioning, composure, and technical refinement rather than pure athletic chaos. He tracks pucks extremely well, rarely looks rattled under pressure, and consistently controls rebounds. Scouts love his maturity and professionalism, traits that have helped him outperform expectations against older competition.
Henry Brzustewicz – Brzustewicz has emerged as one of the most intriguing defense prospects in the Kings pipeline. After being selected in the third round of the 2025 NHL Draft, he continued developing into a highly productive two-way defenseman in the OHL. Brzustewicz combines strong puck-moving ability with excellent offensive instincts and consistently contributes to transition play. He sees the ice well, makes smart breakout passes, and can quarterback a power play
Elton Hermansson – Hermansson is a highly skilled offensive winger whose game is built around excellent puck handling, creativity, hockey sense, and an ability to manufacture scoring opportunities both as a shooter and playmaker. He has smooth, agile skating and is particularly dangerous on the power play, where his deceptive hands, vision, one-timer, and quick release allow him to manipulate defenders and attack openings.
Hampton Slukynsky – Slukynsky is another goaltender who has generated significant excitement within the Kings organization. After dominating at the high school level and then transitioning successfully to the USHL, he continued his development in college hockey while showcasing elite puck-tracking ability and impressive composure. Slukynsky’s game is remarkably calm for such a young goalie. He reads plays well, moves efficiently, and rarely wastes energy with unnecessary movements.
Vojtech Čihař – Čihař is a fast, energetic two-way winger who combines strong skating with competitiveness, puck pursuit, and an ability to generate offense at pace. He has experience playing against professionals in Czechia and demonstrated more offensive upside after moving to the WHL, recording 31 points in 31 regular-season games for Kelowna in 2025–26. He was especially impressive internationally, producing 12 points in seven games and earning tournament MVP honors while helping Czechia win silver at the 2026 World Junior Championship.
2026 Los Angeles Kings Draft Picks
| Round | No. | Player | Pos. | Team | Ht. | Wt. |
| 1 | 19 | Elton Hermansson | RW | MoDo (SWE J20) | 6′ 1″ | 182 |
| 2 | 46 | Liam Lefebvre | C | Chicoutimi (QMJHL) | 6′ 3″ | 201 |
| 2 | 49 | Adam Goljer | RHD | Trencin (SVK) | 6′ 1″ | 200 |
| 3 | 80 | Blake Zielinski | C | Des Moines (USHL) | 5’11” | 190 |
| 3 | 89 | Yegor Rybkin | G | Novgorod Jr (RUS Jr) | 6′ 6″ | 212 |
| 4 | 103 | Thomas Vandenberg | C | Ottawa (OHL) | 6′ 0″ | 180 |
| 5 | 145 | Vertti Svensk | D | Saipa Jr (FIN Jr) | 6′ 0″ | 169 |
| 5 | 153 | Giorgos Pantelas | D | Brandon (WHL) | 6′ 3″ | 211 |
| 6 | 177 | Alex Kostov | RW | Flint (OHL) | 6′ 4″ | 207 |
| 7 | 209 | Tobias Krestan | RW | NV71 Jr (SWE Jr) | 6′ 2″ | 195 |
| 7 | 223 | Lucas Ambrosio | D | Erie (OHL) | 6′ 4″ | 194 |
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