With the LA Kings goalie pipeline really thin and Erik Portillo not expected to sign with the Buffalo Sabres, the Kings acquired his rights for a third-round pick in this year’s draft. Recently acquired from Buffalo, the 22-year-old netminder gives the LA Kings’ goaltending pipeline stability. Although he is still a work in progress, Lawrence would add size to a bottom-six group that already consists of Samuel Helenius and Andre Lee. Like Pinelli, Lawrence is 20 years of age and eligible to play for the Ontario Reign next season. The prospect tallies his first goal since February 2020, as the rally to score three in the second to take a 3-1 lead against the Knights□️ /69ligPi3wi In 49 games this season, Lawrence has 37 points (16-21)-an unexpected breakout year for the 20-year-old. When selected by the LA Kings, Lawrence only recorded eight points in 41 games in his two previous seasons and not much was expected from the 6’7″ forward. The 2022 seventh-round pick has had a surprising breakout season for the Owen Sound Attack in the OHL. Looking like another second round steal for the LA Kings. In 40 games he has recorded 64 points (30-34). #GoKingsGo prospect Francesco Pinelli recorded four assists in a 5-4 Kitchener Rangers loss. Perhaps he could be another second-round steal by the LA Kings? While going from juniors to professionals is a huge difference, I am eager to see how Pinelli’s game can translate to the AHL. ![]() ![]() With the CHL/NHL transfer agreement not allowing players in juniors to play in the AHL until they are 20 or four years completed in Juniors, Pinelli is eligible to play for the Ontario Reign next season, and possibly once the Kitchener Rangers’ season ends, as he turns 20 on April 11th. His 1.50 points per game is 8th in the OHL. The captain and prospect opens the scoring for the blueshirts at The Aud □ /j2sNPdkkUk Whoaaa Nelly! It's Francesco Pinelli! □□ He has excellent hands and vision and I am very high on his skillset as it could help the Ontario Reign next season, who have had trouble generating offense this year. In all of his three seasons in the OHL, Pinelli has improved in all three of those categories. Pinelli has put up career-highs in goals (41), assists (49), and points (90). The 19-year-old captain of the Kitchener Rangers is having a fantastic season in the Ontario Hockey League. ![]() So, which prospects could join the Ontario Reign next season? Let’s find out. However, if someone impresses during training camp, things can change. While there are very few spots on the NHL roster, incoming new players turning pro will most likely have to start the 2023-2024 season in Ontario. You may recall that Ward, Helenius, Lee, and Nousiainen all joined the Ontario Reign in the last month of last season.Įvery year a player turns pro whether it be making the jump to the AHL or straight to the NHL. Martin Chromiak turned pro this year while Taylor Ward, Samuel Helenius, Andre Lee, and Kim Nousiainen are playing their first full professional season. Introducing the 2022-23 Opening Night #ReignTrain roster! /RHsJJOTnV5 ![]() For the Ontario Reign, we saw five players on the opening night roster turn pro or play their first full pro season this year.
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