As is usually the case when GM Ken Holland is made available to the media, there’s a lot to unpack from his season-opening press conference. However, in this article we’re going to focus on the key Topic of the Day, defenseman Drew Doughty being named the 15th captain in LA Kings history. Also joining Holland […]
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OPINION: Doughty and Kings Likely Heading Toward Two-Year Contract Extension
Drew Doughty wanted to be the next LA Kings captain. In fact, he might have wanted it more than any other player on the roster. Although that wasn’t reason enough to appoint him the 15th captain in franchise history, be very clear about one thing — it means the world to him. And that carries […]
Drew Doughty Named Next LA Kings Captain
In nearly every podcast, radio interview, or other form of conversation that’s taken place over the past few months regarding the Kings has eventually wound its way to a key fork in the road — who will be named captain, coming off the retirement of Anze Kopitar? Among the most likely candidates were Drew Doughty, […]
Next Kings Captain? Players Address the Question
With Anze Kopitar’s retirement now official, the Kings face a question they haven’t had to answer in a decade: who wears the C? During exit interviews this week, three of the team’s most prominent voices — Adrian Kempe, Mikey Anderson, and Drew Doughty — were each asked directly about the captaincy. Two of the three […]
Dustin Brown’s game plan vs Nasville, plus LA ticket contest
Last week, the Kings traveled to Nashville, outshot the Predators 31-28 and still came away with a 2-1 loss. Revenge isn’t the top priority for LA captain Dustin Brown at the moment though. “Considering the situation, at this point in the year, you’re not looking at the opponent as a team we just played a […]