Kings Face the Draft's Eternal Dilemma at No. 17 Overall

The LA Kings are staring down one of the draft's most agonizing decisions - do you address a glaring organizational need or trust your scouting department to grab the best player available regardless of position. With the 17th pick, the Kings have legitimate flexibility, but that freedom can also paralyze a front office if the board breaks unexpectedly. This is the kind of decision that defines a GM's tenure, separating the ones who stick to their board from those who panic and reach for a need.