LA Kings Draft: Two-round mock draft 2.0 (with trade)

Round 1, 26th overall (trade with Washington): Ryan O’Rourke (Defenseman)

I have the LA Kings making a trade with the Washington Capitals to get back into the first round. The Capitals have just five picks in this draft, so surrendering their first-rounder to gain another pick will be worth it for them. In return, the Kings get the 26th overall pick, and the Capitals will pick 35th overall and 49th overall.

Measurements

• Height: 6′-0″
• Weight: 181 pounds
• Age: 18
• Shot: L

Production

• 2019-2020: 7 G, 30 A (37 points) with Soo Greyhounds (OHL)
• 2018-2019: 8 G, 14 (22 points) with Greyhounds
• 2018-2019: 3 G, 3 A (6 points) WHC Canada U-17 team

Rankings

• #33 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM
• #39 by FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS
• #53 by TSN/CRAIG BUTTON
• #30 by MCKEEN’S HOCKEY
• #27 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (NA Skaters)
• #37 by TSN/McKenzie

Breakdown (from our previous profile on him)

“O’Rouke is an excellent puck-moving defender, who has been lights out on the powerplay. Frequently targeted on the man advantage, the 18-year-old has a big-time left-handed snipe from the blue line with pinpoint accuracy on net. He’s a strong skater with even better defensive abilities that will make life a living hell for opponents.”

Quotables

“O’Rourke is a very mature defender, playing well above his age. He’s able to be used in all situations, shutting down opponents’ top lines or chipping in offense.” – Josh Bell, The Hockey Writers

Pro Comparison

Josh Morrissey (NHL.com)

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