The Kings kept the 30th and final pick in Friday’s first round of the NHL Draft and selected left winger Tanner Pearson from the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League. Pearson, who turns 20 on Aug. 10, was in his third year of draft eligibility but was not selected in 2010 or 2011. Pearson, listed at 6 feet and 198 pounds, is a native of Kitchener, Ontario, and had been ranked 25th among all North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting.
In 2010-11, Pearson’s first season with the Colts, he had 15 goals and 27 assists in 66 games. This season, he had 37 goals and 54 assists in 60 games before he suffered a broken leg in March. Pearson’s 91 points were a team high and ranked third in the OHL. Pearson also played for Canada in the World Junior Championships and had one goal and five assists in six games as Canada won a bronze medal.
Pearson’s full bio, courtesy of NHL.com, can by found by clicking here.
He’s old enough to try out
For the team this up-coming year…
He’s NHL ready it seems..
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SpencerMaze Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:26 pm
@SLIM, Yea, the kid looks solid no doubt
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I like the pick.
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lowegirl Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:02 pm
@lowegirl,
I also liked hearing almost all the other teams congratulating my Kings for winning the Stanley Cup. I’m feeling rather smug, if I’m being honest.
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Lake Forest Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:34 pm
@lowegirl, after all this time we have the right!!!!!!
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cuddybear130 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:43 pm
@lowegirl,
We deserve to be smug…I have waited 39 years for this…and the Kings kicked `okole in winning The Cup. Mahalo guys!!! 8-D
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variable Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:06 pm
@lowegirl,
me too…
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Already following him on twitter
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I like the pick. This dude has a huge upside and is hockey mature. Big strong Left winger.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:05 pm
@lbs,
Huge upside is right. Did you see his pops?!
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GKG Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:16 pm
@Duncanz, +1, this made me lol
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cuddybear130 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 9:55 pm
@kb,
Kings scouts and management are shrewed…look at Dustin Brown
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Rats! taped this and i didn’t know they were switching channels. Anyone got a link to this pick? Or at least what the penelists said about him?
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luc20rules Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:28 pm
@McDonalds, LOL, best misspelling ever you meant Panelists right?
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McDonalds Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:36 pm
@luc20rules,
YES! haha…
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Mike C Reply:
June 23rd, 2012 at 1:05 am
@McDonalds, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZDRP6noAYQ linky
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3rd time round on the carousel, huh?
Seems a perfect Cindarella story to begin a fairy tale career at the LA Kings with!
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variable Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:07 pm
@Duncanz,
i hope so….
i always like happy endings….
on and off the ice…:)
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Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:12 pm
@variable,
You need an ice cold shower, I reckon!
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variable Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:15 pm
@Duncanz,
yr not kidding…
but a cold shower might make me psychotic….
cuddybear130 Reply:
June 26th, 2012 at 10:10 pm
@variable,
Sorry to be OT, but does anyone know if Marcel Dionne dropped by to share in the glory? What a great hockey player he was…I used to go to the Fabulous Forum and watch him play against Guy Lafleur and other stars of the day. I live in Hawai`i now…I’m so happy!!!
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91 points in 60 games. Nice. Toffoli on the right, this kid on the left. Pretty cool.
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a rising star, he experienced low expectations from NHL scouts and wasn’t drafted in ’10 or ’11, but appears to be maturing at the right time….we can only hope….at left wing he will likely make the AHL this coming season….
http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftprospectdetail.htm?dpid=10517&tab=vid
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Real 7 Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:10 pm
@Real 7, grew up a Flyers fan….he’ll fit right in with MR & JC….
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Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:15 pm
@Real 7,
‘Flyers West’, the tale continues!
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variable Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:13 pm
@Real 7,
looks like a solid kid….
lots ‘o’ upside fo’ sure…:)
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Another big , strong Canadian boy…
Don’t usually go wrong with that..
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variable Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:09 pm
@SLIM,
maybe he likes pancakes, too…
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SLIM Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:12 pm
@variable,
His parents seem too..
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variable Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:14 pm
@SLIM,
hey…
i’m all for good home cookin’…
as long as his parents keep the gluten and milk fat away from him, he should be a-ok…
Coach Mike Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:28 pm
@SLIM, LOL. Good one.
Rink rat with a shot. I’ll take it. Hopefully he’ll push some guys while he works on his game.
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I like this pick. He keeps improving. 41 points one year next season 91… Progress of 40 points more. In interview he enjoys Mike Richards. He grew over the years too. 5′i8 to 6’0 now. He can spend next season or two in the AHL.
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Downys89 Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:09 pm
@Downys89, Another er is let him play on the left wing and toffoli on the right wing in the AHL.
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SLIM Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:10 pm
@Downys89,
Maybe the Monarchs will be tougher next year..
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it shows you how confident and well-stocked dl thinks of our defensive core and prospects by going with a winger….
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Real 7 Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:12 pm
@variable, it was a slam dunk that we would draft a forward, esp. after seeing so many d-men go early on….
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variable Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:18 pm
@Real 7,
true dat….
but dl has been known to go off the board before, against convention….
this time, he didn’t…and i hope it pays huge dividends for us in the next few years….
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Token Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 9:08 pm
@variable, Thank Dog its not another goalie!!!!!!!
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variable Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 9:40 pm
@Token,
yep….
i think we’re pret-tay, pret-tay well-stocked in that position…(!)
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Jordan going to Carolina…
That’s still a shocker…kinda..
Like him as a player and wish him well…
Get away from Crosby and Malkin…
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variable Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:18 pm
@SLIM,
he fits in perfectly there….
he will probably have a breakout season next year….
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Stuart Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:38 pm
@variable, I was thinking earlier that if ward has a decent season they’ll be tough next season
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Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:20 pm
@SLIM,
Can’t wait to see the Staal Bros. taking it to the East!
SE Divn hierarchy might look a little different a year or so down the road.
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Expect this guy to be wearing Bauer everything!
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SLIM Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:13 pm
@Duncanz,
Not if Reebok can help it…
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Real 7 Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:14 pm
@Duncanz, do they make swinwear?
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Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:22 pm
@Real 7, His dad is a wig with the company, apparently.
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Real 7 Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:27 pm
@Duncanz, right! I was just wondering….if he comes out to SoCal this summer….
you know….the beach might be a natural attraction….of course if he works out with Stollsy, he’ll be in good company….
Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:45 pm
@Real 7,
Oh yeah, wondered the same below.
He’ll be here for training camp, so he should get to see a bit of the boardwalk.
Maybe his former Philly heroes will show him around.
Keep him out of Sharkeez!!
Wow, this guy will be 20 in August. Thats cool. Looks like he will be playing with grown men in Manchester this season, plus he is a left handed shot…and wow! What a shot!
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408kingsfan Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:17 pm
@puck73, Homegrown left wingers is what we need!
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variable Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:19 pm
@puck73,
he looks like a winner…
let’s hope he plays like one at the nhl-level….
all smiles for now…:)
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Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:26 pm
@variable,
The only question for me would be if he has/can develop the confidence needed to make that step up to the NHL.
If there’s no problem there, I think he’ll so just fine.
We’ll see.
He’ll be over here in training camp in a few weeks, right?
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Itchy Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 9:07 pm
@Dunz,
I’d guess he could find a wing under Nolan and King for that confidence.
Itchy Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 9:08 pm
@Duncz,
Wo0ps… haha, meant to call you Duncz, not Dunz(dunce)! My bad, [ice]dawg!
Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 9:34 pm
@Itch’
I’ll proly survive.
So are you over your GMophobia yet?
At least you must be happy with DL’s moves today … and the smattering of plaudits for Kings from some of the others.
Maloney was a barrel o’ monkeys, wasn’t he?!
variable Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 9:41 pm
@Duncanz,
yep…
that’s always an issue with prospects – are they able to play to the increased speed of the nhl….
Looks like Edmonton has he most offensive team…
In more ways than one..
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Gmo Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:20 pm
@SLIM,
They won’t be able to keep all those # 1 picks
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Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:27 pm
@SCELTE,
Not a big fan of Tambo, then?
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SLIM Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:30 pm
@Scarfneck.
what’s not to love?
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Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:41 pm
@SVELTE,
Sorry, that was a misspelling!
Here’s a video of Manchester’s newest LW. http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=181570
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kb Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:23 pm
@Blue Liner, http://video.kings.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=182474&lang=en that;s the vid of him being drafted
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Real 7 Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:33 pm
@kb, thanx for posting that….guess I dozed off about that time….his dad looks like he was raised on donuts….but glad to have this guy….he could surprise a lot of people…
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vinny Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:36 pm
@kb, thanks!
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puck73 Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:26 pm
@Blue Liner, Very inspirational. Really happy for this guy because he never gave up his dream. Also, he definately improved his point totals every season as well. Its hard not to root for a guy like this.
Best of luck Tanner, and welcome to the LA Kings.
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DesertKing Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:38 pm
@puck73,
The Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings. Sorry, I just really love saying that!
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Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:39 pm
@puck73, too right!
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Tanner’s suit jacket had purple lining. PURPLE. Classy Tanner. Well played. Apparently he can see the future, hope his hockey sense is just as good.
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the tsn guys said that Trevor Lewis wasn’t drafted his first year of eligibility , not till the second time was he drafted by the KINGS, and look at him now with a cup
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dirtweazle Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:36 pm
@Gmo, with two goals in game six of finals no less
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Gmo Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:40 pm
@dirtweazle,
Yea baby WE ARE CHAMPS !!!
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Stuart Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:41 pm
@Gmo, wow first round pick a year after not being drafted at all…
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Wow, after today, I can’t think of anything that sucks. That sucks!
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This kid has had to prove himself at every level…
And continued to get better and better….No quit in him…
Also great on special teams….
Watch him work his but off to get up to the Kings..
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For those that left the last blog, I love this pick. Good size, speed, puck
handling, works hard, and scoring touch. I think this kid will fit right in
with the team the Kings have.
Go Tanner!
Great pick DL.
Go Kings Go!
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Played for Team Canada at the World Jrs. Check!
Like the “hardness and intensity” of Wahlberg ( hope he wasn’t meaning in ‘Ted’). Check!
Plays like Ron Francis. Check!
I’m delighted with this selection!!
Chalk up another one for DL & the Scouting corps!
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Osaka Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 9:05 pm
@Duncanz, I also like how he was coached by Dale Hawerchuk.
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Also glad we don’t have to play against
Mike Ribeiro this year as much…
Hated that guy…Sneaky dirty..
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Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:50 pm
@SLIM,
& a great player who can score and especially create goals!
He will be missed (vs Ana, Phx & SJS).
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luc20rules Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 9:04 pm
@Duncanz, Absolutely, never really thought of it that way.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:18 pm
@luc20rules, Are you kidding?
That guy is a very dangerous man, and not just in the way that @SVELTEY says.
For a guy who’s pretty much built like a sparrow (apologies again @S, just seemed to fit), he really puts himself about!
Plus he’s got awesome hands and can really hurt you on the scoreboard.
Watch was he does at Caps next season!
Great, great pickup for them IMHO!
luc20rules Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 9:03 pm
@SLIM, +1, Especially with no return. A 54 th draft pick that equates to a 25 percent shot at getting a career NHL player and Cody Eakin center who most project to be a low-end second line player.
Nice. Maybe the Kings can rack up more standing points in 2013, than Vancouver after all.
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PRMan Reply:
June 23rd, 2012 at 5:01 am
@luc20rules, Yeah. I didn’t understand that trade at all. I would hate to be a Dallas fan right now.
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seems like a solid pick going thru tough times fits with kings perfectly i think GO KINGS GO
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Wonder how much the Ducks PP no.s will be affected by losing Lubo?
They have to suffer surely, at this point. Guess we’ll see how they do after July 1st.
The guy they picked at no.6, Lindholm, is 6’2, 196 and played this season in the Swedish Elite, at 18.
Pretty exciting pickup for them, I’d say.
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SLIM Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 9:04 pm
@Drunkanz
Him along with you’re favorite player
Cam Fowler….[bird name]
You must be happy for you’re Ducks…
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Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:11 pm
@SLIM,
Cammy adds a whole sweet new dimension to the term “birdwatching”, doesn’t he?
Anyway, I think this exciting young fledgling will feather the Anaheim nest nicely and have the loyal Duckees flocking in to watch.
As soon as he flies in and gets his feet webbed, the team will get their wings.
I expect we fair and balanced “SoCal hockey fans” will have plenty to cackle and crow about for years to come.
At the rate things are going even “I” might have to migrate south for a while, this winter!
Avian idea I’m going to be proven right!
And in closing, I have one more message by pidgeon for @Jeff_R …
Tweet! Tweet! Tweet!
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I was getting scared that DL would pick another goalie.
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luc20rules Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 9:07 pm
@DEH, I wasn’t only 2 good ones this draft both taken. I was a bit worried he would continue to do D though.
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Didn’t see the Phx pick, did they congratulate the Kings?
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Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 9:58 pm
@Who Knows?, Not a sausage!
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Gustavo Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:32 pm
@Who Knows?,
Phoenix did not even acknowledge Pitt for hosting the draft
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Ok, its only 90 picks away who do we take next?
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WOW, what is GREAT couple of weeks! The Kings steamrolled thru the playoffs and brought us the CUP for the 1st time. Kompon gets fired, DL re-signs Stoll and Frasier. The Ducks are in fading.They traded a key piece in Lubo and now Bobby Ryan isnt happy.
All that’s left now is for DL to extend Quick! Has Quick says i love this f____ing team.
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Stuart Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 11:44 pm
@TA, as well he should!! thats what i heard him say too
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And less than an hour into the Kingdom, Penns christens this kid TP, Charmin Ultra.
What a gas!
Go Penner on the jab!
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Duncanz Reply:
June 22nd, 2012 at 9:57 pm
@Token,
LOL, Penner is relentless.
We need to re-sign him for Improv value alone.
The rest, as they don’t say, is Groovey !
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I like fantasizing how good a pick is going to be. But that’s what it always is (fantasizing) as only a fraction pay off even in several years and much fewer amount to anything within a couple years. Nevertheless, he looks solid!
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what a steal. The Kings’ main problem right now is too many good prospects and not enough roster spots
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Second best winger in the draft. Great pick for the Kings!
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