About this episode

Mark Yannetti discusses the upcoming 2026 NHL Entry Draft and the Kings' strategy with Jesse Cohen.

Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Yannetti joins Jesse Cohen in advance of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The pair discuss the upcoming draft, the Kings strategy and what they might do with three picks in the Top 50. After the initial conversations, Yannetti answers questions from the fans about how his staff evaluates players from multiple leagues and how they self evaluate past performance to better prepare for the future.

Topics covered

• NHL Entry Draft
• Amateur Scouting
• Player Evaluation
• Kings Strategy
• Fan Interaction

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