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LA Kings prospect Alex Turcotte was drafted fifth overall in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. He needs to take the next step to live up to the hype.
Before we get started, let me say this: It is way too early to consider Alex Turcotte a bust.
I say this because as his fellow first-round picks from the 2019 Draft not only make their NHL debuts but also excel in them, some LA Kings fans have to be wondering if maybe the number five overall pick was too high for him.