US EditionNHL Draft: Kings Trade Back, Select Defenseman Henry Brzustewicz at No. 31
- On June 27, 2025, during the NHL Draft held in Los Angeles, the Kings used their first-round selection, 31st in order, to draft 18-year-old defenseman Henry Brzustewicz.
- The Kings moved down from their original 24th overall position by trading with the Pittsburgh Penguins to obtain the 31st and 59th picks, ultimately using the 31st selection to draft Brzustewicz, who developed with the London Knights.
- During the regular season, Brzustewicz tallied 10 goals along with 32 assists, and he added one goal and four assists in the postseason while playing for the London Knights, who captured the Memorial Cup.
- Brzustewicz emphasized the importance of remaining calm and composed, sharing this mindset following his selection and photo opportunity with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman.
- The selection adds a promising young defenseman to the Kings’ lineup, with potential to develop offensively in the next few years, following a family legacy as his older brother Hunter plays in Calgary's system.
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NHL draft: Kings trade back, select defenseman Henry Brzustewicz at No. 31
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