CRITICAL DECISION: Will LA Kings TRADE 17th Pick in a deal for a Top 6 center?

The LA Kings weigh major trade decisions as the NHL Draft approaches. Could the 17th overall pick be on the move to land a top-six center? Host Eddie Garcia examines the team’s offseason priorities, spotlighting potential trade targets like Elias Pettersson and Vincent Trocheck, while highlighting the risks and rewards of chasing big names amid a thin prospect pool. Plus, an in-depth look at recent draft history asks: how valuable is the 17th pick really for building the next contender? Get the latest insights on trade scenarios, player development, and what’s next for the Los Angeles Kings as a pivotal week unfolds. 00:00 Kings Draft Trade Rumors Discussion of potential LA Kings trades involving the 17th overall pick, offseason priorities, and evaluation of top-six center trade targets. 13:40 Value of 17th Pick Historical analysis of the 17th overall draft pick for the Kings and league-wide, and argument for trading the pick for immediate help. 24:02 Preseason Schedule & Development Camp Announcement of the Kings' preseason schedule changes, development camp details, and upcoming content on recent drafts and prospects. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonlakings.supercast.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! HimsTo get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, hair loss, weight loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/LOCKEDONNHL.   Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.