Trevor Lewis, who was selected 17th overall in 2006 – six slots after Jonathan Bernier – was the second player drafted by Dean Lombardi and his staff following the transfer of power atop the organization in the 2006 off-season.
As such, Lewis, who appeared in 182 games over parts of four AHL seasons before joining the Kings full-time in 2010-11, became very familiar with the club’s push to strengthen the organization through a strong emphasis on player development.