2019 NHL Draft: Jack Hughes and beyond

Photo by Kevin Light/Getty ImagesWith the Kings officially eliminated from playoff contention, Kings fans now turn their attention towards the upcoming draft. They could pick first, if the lottery balls go their way. And if they do, Rob Blake’s going to have a pretty easy decision to make.

It’s what happens if the Kings slip in the draft — they could conceivably pick fourth or fifth, or lower still if they somehow manage to string together some wins over the next 10 games — that makes things interesting.

While you’re toying with your draft simulator of choice over the next few weeks, we’ll help you out a little bit. Today’s our first in a series of posts profiling some of the top prospects…