Brandt Clarke
Of the three players on this list, Brandt Clarke is pretty much a lock to start the season with Los Angeles Kings. He will also probably have the most ice-time among the three listed as he should be part of the second pairing on defense.
Clarke was the eighth overall pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft and didn't waste any time getting to the NHL as he played in nine games in the 2022-23 season followed by another 16 games last season. In those 25 games, he had 2 goals, six assists and 35 blocks.
The production shouldn't come as much of a surprise as Clarke excelled in the AHL and was named to the AHL's Top Prospect team after he led all rookies in assists (36) and set the record for points by a defenseman for the Reign.
It is easy to see why fans would be excited for Clarke as he has shown he belongs in the NHL, even at the age of 20.