On July 30, 2005, the Kings selected Anze Kopitar 11th overall in the NHL Draft. Kopitar holds team records for games played (1,454) and assists (838), and is 30 points shy of becoming the franchise leader in points.
This Day in Kings’ History (2005): Kings draft Anze Kopitar
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And Marek Zagrapan remains on the board to this day…
Is this the best draft pick in franchise history?
Drew is up there but its tough to miss on a 2nd OVR but Kopi at 11 is pretty spectacular given his career now
Can’t believe it might end for Raccoon Jesus
We got the second best player of the draft. Fuck what anyone says. I’m looking at you, Canadien fans.
Kopitar all the way down at 11 is ridiculous. Worked out for us though.
Love me some Anze
Ah yes, Anzie Kopitar