Whicker: Kings protect their youth as they change on the fly

LOS ANGELES — First-round picks were flying off the shelves like bottled water in a hurricane watch.
Boston gave up one. So did Vegas. So did Tampa Bay. So did Nashville and Winnipeg. The Stanley Cup chase has turned into casino night. As the trade deadline passed on Monday, it was difficult to discern activity from accomplishment, but it sells tickets and hope.
The Kings took a pass on Manic Monday. They’re still committed to win-now and win-later. You can do that, even with a snug