Ranking the six top realistic options for LA Kings in first round of NHL Draft

The LA Kings would love to get one of these six prospects in the 2025 NHL Draft.
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3. Blake Fiddler (Right Defense)

Similar to Sascha Boumedienne, Blake Fiddler is a defenseman with an excellent combination of size and skating at 6'4". However, he doesn't have the same offensive upside as some of the other defensemen on this list.

In my opinion, that shouldn't be much of an issue for the Los Angeles Kings and what Fiddler does well is bring some physicality to the defense. He has the size to make sure the front of the net is clear and keep opposing forwards out of that area.

2. Ryker Lee (Forward)

If the LA Kings want a player who excels on the forecheck, Ryker Lee fits that perfectly based on the scouting report from The Hockey Writers. He spent the past season with the Madison Capitols in the USHL and is set to play at Michigan State next season to hopefully continue his development.

In the USHL, he finished with 31 goals and 37 assists in 58 games, while adding six points in six playoff games.

1. Jack Nesbitt (Center)

Last year, the Los Angeles Kings selected Liam Greentree in the first round of the NHL Draft, and it is looking like it will end up being a great pick of a player who has a bright future in the NHL. It wouldn't be surprising if the Kings go back to the Windsor Spitfires and draft Greentree's teammate in Jack Nesbitt.

Following the trend among most of these prospects on this list for the LA Kings, Nesbitt has good size for the position. The Kings want bigger forwards who bring some physicality to the game and make plays in front of the net, and Nesbitt would fit this need perfectly. If he is available when the LA Kings are on the clock, he should be their top prospect on their draft board.