LAK 2026 draft
Los Angeles Kings 2026 NHL Draft picks.
The Los Angeles Kings made 11 selections in the 2026 NHL Draft (June 26-27, 2026), including 7 from picks acquired via trade. Every player they drafted is listed below, followed by their full prospect pipeline.
Los Angeles Kings draft snapshot
112026 picks made
7acquired picks
3rounds 1-2
48prospects
Selections are the official 2026 NHL Draft results. Future 2027-2029 draft capital remains available in the interactive Team Pipeline.
Los Angeles Kings 2026 draft picks
| Round | Overall | Player drafted | Pos / club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st rd | #19 | Elton Hermansson | RW/LW · MODO |
| 2nd rd | #46 | Liam Lefebvre | C · CHICOUTIMI |
| 2nd rd | #49 | Adam Goljer | D · TRENCIN |
| 3rd rd | #80 | Blake Zielinski | F · DES MOINES |
| 3rd rd | #89 | Yegor Rybkin | G · NIZHNY NOVGOROD JR. |
| 4th rd | #103 | Thomas Vandenberg | C · OTTAWA |
| 5th rd | #145 | Vertti Svensk | D · SAIPA JR. |
| 5th rd | #153 | Giorgos Pantelas | D · BRANDON |
| 6th rd | #177 | Alex Kostov | RW · FLINT |
| 7th rd | #209 | Tobias Krestan | RW · HV71 JR. |
| 7th rd | #223 | Lucas Ambrosio | D · ERIE |
Pipeline context
Los Angeles Kings has 48 prospects in the local Team Pipeline export, including 5 goalies and 2 first-rounders. The sample below is for context; use Team Pipeline for filters and drawer detail.
| Player | Profile | Draft path | Latest row |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elton Hermansson | RW / 18 yrs / J20 NATIONELL | 2026 R1 #19 | 2025-26: 38 GP, 21 pts, 0.55 P/GP |
| Henry Brzustewicz | D / 19 yrs / OHL | 2025 R1 #31 | 2025-26: 59 GP, 54 pts, 0.92 P/GP |
| Francesco Pinelli | C / 23 yrs / AHL | 2021 R2 #42 | 2025-26: 65 GP, 35 pts, 0.54 P/GP |
| Scott Perunovich | D / 28 yrs / NHL | 2018 R2 #45 | 2025-26: 64 GP, 49 pts, 0.77 P/GP |
| Liam Lefebvre | C / 19 yrs / QMJHL | 2026 R2 #46 | 2025-26: 59 GP, 59 pts, 1 P/GP |
| Adam Goljer | D / 18 yrs / SLOVAKIA | 2026 R2 #49 | 2025-26: 43 GP, 11 pts, 0.26 P/GP |
| Jakub Dvorak | D / 21 yrs / AHL | 2023 R2 #54 | 2025-26: 45 GP, 7 pts, 0.16 P/GP |
| Carter George | G / 20 yrs / OHL | 2024 R2 #57 | 2025-26: 46 GP, 0 pts, 0 P/GP |
| Vojtech Cihar | LW / 19 yrs / CZECH | 2025 R2 #59 | 2025-26: 27 GP, 8 pts, 0.30 P/GP |
| Jan Jenik | RW / 25 yrs / NHL | 2018 R3 #65 | 2025-26: 41 GP, 17 pts, 0.41 P/GP |
| Erik Portillo | G / 26 yrs / AHL | 2019 R3 #67 | 2025-26: 30 GP, 0 pts, 0 P/GP |
| Alexander Dergachyov | C / 29 yrs / KHL | 2015 R3 #74 | 2025-26: 44 GP, 17 pts, 0.39 P/GP |