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The Los Angeles Kings selected defenseman Brandt Clarke with the eighth-overall pick last night.
The LA Kings select Brandt Clarke, 8th overall in the 2021 #NHLDraft!@SoCalGas | #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/SvLM4akmrh
— LA Kings (@LAKings) July 24, 2021
While the Kings are perhaps more in need of left-side defensemen, Clarke was likely the best player available at eighth overall. He projects as a top-four defenseman with high offensive upside.
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