Elton Hermanssonwas drafted by the Kings with the 19th pick. Bruce Bennett / Getty Images
June 26, 2026 Updated June 27, 2026 9:11 am EDT
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Draft Class
19. Elton Hermansson, RW, MoDo Hockey (HockeyAllsvenskan)
February 5, 2008 | 6′ 1″ | 183 pounds
Tier: Middle of the lineup player
Skating: NHL average
Puck skills: Above NHL average
Hockey sense: NHL average
Compete: NHL average
Shot: Above NHL average
Player comparable: Alexis Lafrenière
Analysis: Hermansson is a highly skilled winger. He makes a ton of plays through defenders and to his teammates, although he plays a bit selfishly at times. He’s a good skater who can play with pace. Without the puck, he’s just OK and can be pushed to the outside when he does have it. His compete level and inconsistency can be frustrating. He has top-six winger talent, but whether he will get there will depend on him figuring those issues out.
Pick grade: B-
Jun 27, 2026
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