Quinton Byfield

Los Angeles has plenty to worry about in a loaded Pacific Division, but the real question mark isn't the competition across the conference - it's whether Quinton Byfield can deliver on the promise that's made him the centerpiece of the franchise's future. The Kings have identified specific threats from each division rival, yet their own internal pressure cooker might matter more than any external challenge.

Four years after the Rangers made Alexis LaFreniere the first overall pick, the organization is ready to commit long-term to their young star with a contract extension that signals confidence in his development trajectory. The 2020 draft class - which also featured Quinton Byfield, Tim Stutzle, and Evan Bouchard - is finally reaching the point where teams must decide who's a franchise cornerstone and who's still a work in progress.