Kings rebuild goalie pipeline into one of NHL’s best
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Kings’ goaltending stable was once a source of worry and woe, but with shrewd moves in three consecutive offseasons, it has become one of the most promising prospect pipelines in the NHL.
After trading for Erik Portillo, who made his successful NHL debut last year but later sustained a back injury that cut his campaign short, the Kings drafted Hampton Slukynsky in the fourth round two years ago, snagged Carter George in last summer’s second round and just added...