Reports: LA Kings “Open for Business” on No. 8 Pick

According to Postmedia hockey columnist Bruce Garrioch, the LA Kings are open to shopping their No. 8 pick in this Friday’s NHL Draft.

With the NHL Draft just a few days away, all 32 teams are getting busier by the minute. The LA Kings are no exception to this.

According to Postmedia hockey columnist Bruce Garrioch, the Kings are “open for business” on their 8th overall pick.

Told the Los Angeles Kings are open for business on their No. 8 selection in the draft. Give Rob Blake a call. #NHLDraft

— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) July 20, 2021

As per the longtime Ottawa Senators reporter, calling Kings’ general manager Rob Blake is encouraged. What the silver-and-black will be asking for in return for their first-rounder remains to be seen. With that being said, though, this news does add a fair bit of intrigue in this proverbial final turn of preparation for the said draft.

Be sure to stay tuned for more.