Los Angeles Kings — 2026 NHL Draft Profile
contending
Draft Needs
Center40%
Wing40%
Defense30%
Goalie30%
Contending. Top needs: no major positional gaps.
2026 Draft Picks
| Round | Overall | Original Team | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #18 | Own pick | |
| 2 | #49 | Columbus Blue Jackets | via trade with CBJ |
| 2 | #50 | Own pick | |
| 3 | #82 | Own pick | |
| 3 | #92 | Dallas Stars | via trade with DAL |
| 4 | #114 | Own pick | |
| 5 | #146 | Own pick | |
| 6 | #178 | Own pick | |
| 6 | #192 | Colorado Avalanche | via trade with COL |
| 7 | #210 | Own pick |
Top Prospects for Los Angeles Kings
#1EliteGavin McKenna(LW)Penn State (NCAA)#2EliteIvar Stenberg(LW)Frölunda HC (SHL)#5Top 15Caleb Malhotra(C)Brantford (OHL)#8Top 15Tynan Lawrence(C)Boston University (NCAA)#9Top 15Viggo Björck(C)Djurgårdens IF (SHL)#10Top 15Ethan Belchetz(LW)Windsor (OHL)#12Top 15Oscar Hemming(LW)Boston College (NCAA)#13Top 15Adam Novotný(LW)Peterborough (OHL)#15Top 15Oliver Suvanto(C)Tappara (Liiga)#16Late 1st RoundElton Hermansson(RW)MoDo Hockey (HA)
