Being a prospect for the Los Angeles Kings is a double-edged sword. On the one side is the opportunity to be part of a championship team; the Kings have won the Stanley Cup two of the past three seasons.
The other side, though, is a lack of playing time and limited opportunities for promotion. That means a patient approach has to be taken by the younger players.
"We're not in a rush to get these kids in the lineup right now," Kings vice president of hockey operations and director of player personnel Michael Futa said. "They can hone their skills at the American Hockey League and with our development team and be ready to make an impact when they're called upon."
Here's a look at the Kings' top 10 prospects, according to NHL.com: