LAK pipeline
Los Angeles Kings 2026 NHL Draft picks.
Los Angeles Kings has 9 2026 picks listed in the local draft-order file. This static page focuses on draft capital and pick context first, then links to the team's pipeline for player-level browsing.
Los Angeles Kings draft snapshot
92026 picks
3acquired picks
3rounds 1-2
30prospects
Exact 2026 overall slots use the current local draft-order file. Future 2027-2028 context remains available in the interactive Team Pipeline.
2026 pick list
| Round | Origin | Overall | Condition / trade context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st round | own pick | #17 | No listed condition |
| 2nd round | via Columbus Blue Jackets | #46 | The Montreal Canadiens acquired Phillip Danault from the Los Angeles Kings for a 2026 2nd round pick |
| 2nd round | own pick | #49 | No listed condition |
| 3rd round | via Washington Capitals | #80 | Los Angeles will get the better of Ottawa’s own or Washington's 2026 3rd round pick. However, if both Ottawa and Washington do not qualify for the 2026 NHL playoffs, then Ottawa will instead transfer to Los Angeles the worse of the two picks. |
| 4th round | own pick | #113 | No listed condition |
| 5th round | own pick | #145 | No listed condition |
| 6th round | own pick | #177 | No listed condition |
| 6th round | via Colorado Avalanche | #190 | The Ottawa Senators acquired Jordan Spence from the Los Angeles Kings for a 2025 3rd round pick (#67) and a 2026 6th round pick |
| 7th round | own pick | #209 | No listed condition |
Pipeline context
Los Angeles Kings has 30 prospects in the local Team Pipeline export, including 2 goalies and 1 first-rounders. The sample below is for context; use Team Pipeline for filters and drawer detail.
| Player | Profile | Draft path | Latest row |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jack Hughes | C / 22 yrs / AHL | 2022 R2 #51 | 2025-26: 60 GP, 18 pts, 0.30 P/GP |
| Jakub Dvorak | D / 20 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 |
| Koehn Ziemmer | RW / 21 yrs / AHL | 2023 R3 #78 | 2025-26: 57 GP, 24 pts, 0.42 P/GP |
| Kirill Kirsanov | D / 23 yrs / AHL | 2021 R3 #84 | 2025-26: 68 GP, 13 pts, 0.19 P/GP |
| Kristian Epperson | LW / 20 yrs / NCAA | 2025 R3 #88 | 2025-26: 40 GP, 22 pts, 0.55 P/GP |
| Kenny Connors | C / 23 yrs / AHL | 2022 R4 #103 | 2025-26: 65 GP, 41 pts, 0.63 P/GP |
| Angus Booth | LD / 22 yrs / AHL | 2022 R4 #116 | 2025-26: 61 GP, 18 pts, 0.29 P/GP |
| Hampton Slukynsky | F / 20 yrs / NCAA | 2023 R4 #118 | 2025-26: 39 GP, 0 pts, 0 P/GP |