LOS ANGELES KINGS

BY DOUG WARD

C | RANK: 29TH THE KINGS HAVE developed skaters Quinton Byfield, Adrian Kempe and Brandt Clarke, integrating them into the team’s culture of unrelenting hard work and stifling ‘D.’ But in goal, Jonathan Quick still casts a long shadow. Since Quick led the Kings to a pair of Stanley Cups, grooming the next elite goalie has been a pipe dream. Rob Blake and Luc Robitaille, who make up the brain trust, have taken a proactive approach, creating a dedicated goaltending department under Bill Ranford’s direction in 2023. Developing keepers is now a priority, and, not coincidentally, three of L.A.’s top five prospects are goalies. 1 LIAM GREENTREE RW, 19, 6-3, 216Windsor (OHL) 52–37–54–91–43 2024 draft, 26th overall OVERALL 47 Greentree was impressive in the Kings’ rookie challenge, showcasing an accurate shot with a quick release. “He has…

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