The promise of what was billed as the most important day for the Kings' franchise didn't materialize as Tampa Bay won the NHL draft lottery Monday.
The Kings will select second at the NHL Entry Draft, which will be held in Ottawa, June 20-21. Atlanta picks third, St. Louis fourth and the New York Islanders fifth. The Ducks, who have Edmonton's pick because of the Dustin Penner signing, will select 12th.
Representing the Kings was president of business operations, Luc Robitaille, who was putting his nickname "Lucky" on the line, according to team president and general manager Dean Lombardi.
Kings will pick second in the NHL draft (LA Times) 
