Curtis Zupke of the L.A. Times: Rob Blake constantly is working the phones while exploring draft options. Contrary to last night, Gabe Vilardi expects to crack the lineup this year or next and will likely not be traded.
The Kings are kicking the tires on Ilya Kovalchuk, Jeff Skinner, and even Phil Kessel.
That said, the Kings picking at 20 should net a player they can work with.
“I think there’s good depth to the draft,” said Mark Yannetti, the Kings’ director of amateur scouting. “I think from picks, maybe 19-20, right where we are, we’re right at that cutoff.