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
30prospects
Selections are the official 2026 NHL Draft results. Future 2027-2028 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 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 / 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 |
| 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 |