Akil Thomas is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Ontario Reign in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Los Angeles Kings. Prior to the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Thomas was projected as a top eligible draft pick. He was eventually drafted in the second round, 51st overall, by the Los Angeles Kings.
Akil Thomas
The 2018 NHL Entry Draft was the 56th NHL Entry Draft. The draft was held on June 22–23, 2018, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
Rasmus Dahlin was selected first overall by the Buffalo Sabres.
Andrei Svechnikov was selected second overall by the Carolina Hurricanes.
Quinn Hughes was selected seventh overall by the Vancouver Canucks.
Evan Bouchard was selected tenth overall by the Edmonton Oilers.