Kings Draft Swede Hermansson for Offense

NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

The LA Kings just pulled off a major draft steal with the 19th pick—Elton Hermansson, a Swedish scoring machine who’s been lighting up junior and international play. With a Hlinka-Gretzky Cup silver and a U18 Worlds runner-up medal under his belt, Hermansson’s offensive flair rivals Nylander and Panarin. Fast, smart, and loaded with playmaking potential, he’s poised to be a top-six winger—though he’ll need to add grit and two-way polish. The Kings are betting big on his ceiling, hoping he’ll bring elite firepower to North America once his contract ends. This pick could seriously upgrade their…