LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 2/23

Originally posted on Hockey Royalty | By Kyle Garcia | Last updated Mar 3, 2026 1:02 PM ET

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. Forward James Reeder highlighted this week’s update with four points (1 G, 3 A) in two games for the University of Denver (NCAA). Reeder, a sophomore, recorded his second four-point weekend of the season for Denver, extending his point streak to six games (3 G, 6 A).

Reeder has seen his role elevated this year, playing in the top six, which has seen his point production increase from 21 to 28 points, good enough for a tie in third on the team in scoring. Reeder, drafted 198th overall (7th-round) in the 2024 draft by the Kings, is a playmaking forward who likes to play in the middle of the ice.

DENVER GOAL: James Reeder doubles the lead for the Pioneers.

12:57 left in the Third Period:
Arizona State 2 | No. 8 Denver 4@CronkiteSports pic.twitter.com/6PBB44jIVO

— Alexander Martinez (@a_mart06) February 28, 2026

He will look to help Denver capture the NCHC Frozen Faceoff championship to qualify for the NCAA Tournament.

Here is how the rest of the prospects in the pipeline fared during the week:

Overseas players:

Alexander Dergachyov: 0 G, 0 A, 0 Pts, -1, 0 SOG in two games played
Bulat Shafigullin: 0 G, 0 A, 0 Pts, -1, 5 SOG in two games played
Petteri Rimpinen: 4 GA, 35 saves on 39 shots faced (.897 sv%) in two games played

NCAA players:

Ryan Conmy: 0 G, 0 A, 0 Pts, -5, 7 SOG in two games played
Kristian Epperson: 1 G, 0 A, 1 Pt, +/- 0, 4 SOG in two games played

Kristian Epperson buries a rebound to put DU up 4-1 with 5:41 left in 3rd but… ASU is using its coaches’ challenge.

— Denver Hockey (@DU_Hockey) March 1, 2026

Brendan McMorrow: 0 G, 0 A, 0 Pts, -1, 3 SOG in two games played
Caeden Herrington: 0 G, 0 A, 0 Pts, +1, 2 SOG in two games played
Jack Sparkes: 0 G, 0 A, 0 Pts, +/- 0, 1 SOG in two games played
Hampton Slukynsky: 7 GA, 40 saves on 47 shots faced (.851 sv%) in two games played

OHL players:

Jimmy Lombardi: 0 G, 0 A, 0 Pts, +/- 0, 0 SOG in one game played
Jan Chovan: 1 G, 2 A, 3 Pts, -2, 9 SOG in three games played

Jan Chovan gets his 22nd of the season and brings us within one! @OHLHockey | @FloHockey pic.twitter.com/Xzh65VdN4U

— Sudbury Wolves (@Sudbury_Wolves) February 26, 2026

Henry Brzustewicz: 0 G, 0 A, 0 Pts, +/- 0, 8 SOG in three games played
Jared Woolley: 1 G, 3 A, 4 Pts, +5, 6 SOG in three games played

Six straight in the second

The @OHLRangers offence erupted during the second period, capped off by Jared Woolley backhanding home his 12th of the season.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/cmEbrbGZ4z

— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) February 28, 2026

Carter George: 7 GA, 47 saves on 53 shots faced (.887 sv%) in two games played

WHL players:

Vojtěch Čihař: 0 G, 0 A, 0 Pts, +4, 5 SOG in two games played
Will Sharpe: 0 G, 2 A, 2 Pts, -2, 2 SOG in two games played

AHL players:

Francesco Pinelli: 0 G, 0 A, 0 Pts, -1, 2 SOG in one game played
Martin Chromiak: 0 G, 0 A, 0 Pts, -1, 2 SOG in one game played
Andre Lee: 0 G, 1 A, 1 Pt, +1, 1 SOG in one game played
Aatu Jamsen: 1 G, 1 A, 2 Pts, +1, 2 SOG in one game played

OHKAYYY JAMMER

1-0 ONT pic.twitter.com/qyTSbV47tQ

— Ontario Reign (@ontarioreign) March 1, 2026

We found a way…again pic.twitter.com/f1ymoVIZCQ

— Ontario Reign (@ontarioreign) March 2, 2026

Kenny Connors: NO GAMES PLAYED (CALLED UP TO THE LA KINGS)

King Kenny gets the call

The @LAKings have called up forward Kenny Connors from the #ReignTrain!

https://t.co/ICgUCEWHlb

Defenseman Angus Booth has been loaned back to the Reign. pic.twitter.com/yMKLOKkZOb

— Ontario Reign (@ontarioreign) March 1, 2026