NHL TOP ROOKIE PREVIEW 2008-09 (Epic Carnival)

[rinkrat]

. Drew Doughty – Defenseman, Los Angeles Kings (Drafted 2nd 2008)

There are currently at least a couple spots available for defensemen on the Kings roster, but things may change since the Kings are under the minimum allowed salary right now by over $10 million. Doughty may be fighting for a roster spot with another great defensive prospect in Thomas Hickey. Doughty may be rushed to the NHL to fill the Kings shaken roster, but he could use more time in the minor leagues to improve his defensive play despite winning last year’s Max Kaminsky Trophy as the OHL’s Most Outstanding Defenseman. He was also named Top Defenseman at the 2008 World Juniors.

EPIC CARNIVAL | SPORTS NEWS WITH A TWIST: NHL TOP ROOKIE PREVIEW 2008-09

[KingFanMGM]

Thought I'd also point out this one:

6. Jonathan Bernier – Goaltender, Los Angeles Kings (Drafted 11th 2006)

If any rookie goaltender has a chance at snatching a starter position next season it’s Bernier or perhaps his teammate Erik Ersberg. With the sub-par and injury filled season of Jason Labarbera and the buying out of Dan Cloutier, L.A.’s starting goaltender position is up for grabs. There are rumours circling that the Kings may make a deal for Nikolai Khabibulin though. Bernier had a chance at the Kings starting position last season as he started their first four games. He even won his first NHL game against the defending Stanley Cup Champion, the Anaheim Ducks.

[going5hole]

Hickey/Boyle/Ersberg/Percell (yes, they spelled it that way) are honorable mentions as well.