The Kings’ Best Pick From The ’00-’10 Drafts
By Eric Roberts
2005 NHL Entry Draft
Feb 17, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) looks for the puck against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Grabowski-USA TODAY Sports
Notable Selections
Sidney Crosby
Bobby Ryan
Tuuka Rask
Kings Best Selection: Jonathan Quick, 3rd Round, 72nd Overall
Anze Kopitar or Quick? Kopi or Quick? Okay, Quick.
This one was a little harder than most of these. But it all came down to the fact that if Quick was not in net there is no way the Kings have a Stanley Cup Champions banner hanging in Staples Center right now.
Quick has been mentioned by many as the best goalie in the NHL at this time, I guess winning a Conn Smythe and being nominated for a Vezina would warrant that.
The Kings were able to get their offense with first selection this year in Kopitar and got a diamond in the rough in Quick with their third round pick.