Day nine of 10 prospects in 10 days is Tyler Madden, the prospect the Kings received in the Tyler Toffoli trade.

After a successful season in the USHL, Madden was eligible in the 2018 NHL draft. He received generally strong, albeit not perfect, scouting reports going into the draft. He was chosen by the Vancouver Canucks in the third round, 63rd overall, which was consistent with his rankings.

Madden committed to play NCAA Division I hockey with the Northeastern Huskies. He had a very good showing in his freshman year with the Huskies, posting 28 points (12+16=28) in 36 games played. NCAA hockey is one of the best ways to emulate the play and style of professional hockey at the amateur level. College hockey is more physical and more defensive than any junior hockey. With that in mind, Madden’s statistics are quite impressive, especially for a freshman. He was named to the NCAA Hockey East All-Rookie Team and he had an honorable mention to their All-Star Team.

His performance also earned him a spot on Team USA for the 2019 World Juniors Tournament. He scored 4 points (3+1=4) in 7 games en route to a Silver Medal. This was a specular season for Madden and it improved his worth as a top prospect for Vancouver.

He spent his 2019-2020 season with Northeastern and had another productive campaign. He posted 37 points (19+18=37) in 27 games played. He scored more goals and points than in his previous season in fewer games played. He was named to the NCAA East First All-Star Team, their Second All-American Team, and the NCAA New England D1 All-Stars.

Madden was also traded to the Kings in the 2019-2020 season. Vancouver received Tyler Toffoli and the Kings received Madden alongside Tim Schaller, a 2021 second round pick and a 2022 conditional pick. This was an excellent trade for the Kings as Madden will surely play in the NHL in the near future. In fact, the Kings even signed him to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Because he has signed a professional contract, Madden is no longer eligible for the NCAA. Next season he should start with the Kings’ AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign. As the Kings have a large prospect pool at center, it is unlikely that he will see much, if any, time with the Kings next year. He is a an excellent skater and will fit quite well in the modern NHL that is characterized by speed. In all likelihood he will be a mainstay with the Kings in the next few seasons, eventually working towards playing on the second line.

Madden is a Kings prospect that I am looking towards seeing with the Kings in the future; he will be an excellent offensive addition to a team that desperately needs it as soon as possible.