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Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / October 30

Drew Doughty – 10.29

Hear from defenseman Drew Doughty after a three-point night in a 6-5 overtime win over Ottawa.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 27

Drew Doughty Wants To Finish Career With Kings

In late June, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Los Angeles Kings would wait until after the 2026-27 season to pursue a contract extension with captain Drew Doughty.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

NHL News / On New Jersey / October 27

Rangers Fall to Kings for First Home Loss of the Season

NEW YORK, N.Y. — The New York Rangers fell to the Los Angeles Kings 6-3 on Monday as Artemi Panarin returned to Madison Square Garden for the second time since being traded to the Kings last February.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / October 26

Drew Doughty, Kings end Rangers' home-ice winning streak

Drew Doughty collected a goal and two assists on Monday for the visiting Los Angeles Kings, who scored three times in the first period and earned a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers.

Drew Doughty News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Kings’ Drew Doughty reveals how long he has left in his career

The Los Angeles Kings are navigating a tough start to the 2026-27 NHL campaign. They are figuring things out without Anze Kopitar, who retired at the end of last season.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / October 19

Mini-Movie: Doughty’s Ascension to LA Kings Captain

Just as training camp was opening up in advance of the 2026-27 NHL season, veteran defenseman Drew Doughty was named as the Kings newest captain. The future Hall of Famer spoke with immense pride, as he addressed the gathered media that day.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / October 15

Thursday Practice Notes; plus Quotes from Doughty, Laferriere, and Laviolette

Thursday’s practice at Toyota Sports Performance Center brought a slightly reshuffled Kings lineup. After five games and plenty of blunt self-assessment from inside the room, coach Peter Laviolette shifted the top-six a bit.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / October 5

5-Year-Old Drew Doughty’s Letter to Wayne Gretzky

When Kings defenseman Drew Doughty was selected by the Kings at the 2008 NHL Draft, that isn’t where the story truly started. It’s not even in the year or two prior, when team scouts poured over his every move in the OHL.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 23

Jason Robertson (Jan. 1) and Drew Doughty (now) will be looking for extensions

Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: The Dallas Stars signed winger Jason Robertson to a one year, $12 million deal, as they couldn’t reach a long-term number.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / September 21

Impressions From Day 1 of LA Kings Training Camp

Welcome, readers, to LA Kings training camp! The first day was held on Sept. 18 at Toyota Sports Performance Center in El Segundo, California. Running through Sept.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / September 17

(Nearly) Every Word Said by Doughty, Holland, and Laviolette about the Kings New Captain

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.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16

Drew Doughty Named 15th Captain In Kings History

The Los Angeles Kings have named Drew Doughty the 15th captain in franchise history, the team announced. Adrian Kempe, Artemi Panarin and Mikey Anderson will serve as alternate captains for 2026-27.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Kings name Drew Doughty 15th captain in team history

One of the greatest players to ever lace up his skates will don the ‘C’ this season. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Kings announced that Drew Doughty has been named the 15th captain in team history.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / September 16

Drew Doughty Named Captain of the Los Angeles Kings

Defenseman Drew Doughty has been named the next captain of the Los Angeles Kings. The veteran will be the 15th captain in franchise history, replacing Anze Kopitar, who retired after last season.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / August 12

LA Kings Training Camp Preview: Drew Doughty

With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Drew Doughty! Birthdate: December 8, 1989 Birthplace:

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Rumors / June 29

NHL Rumors: The Los Angeles Kings and Drew Doughty

Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts: The Podcast – The picks are in episode, on the Los Angeles Kings and Drew Doughty “Drew Doughty, that was, that was a big deal that the Kings announced, that they’ll go into next year and see how it goes, and then sort it out after.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 28

Why the Oilers Should at Least Pick Up the Phone on Drew Doughty

Nobody is suggesting the Edmonton Oilers should blow up their offseason to chase a 36-year-old defenceman in the final year of his contract. But if there was ever a moment to at least have the conversation about Drew Doughty, this is it — and here’s why.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27

Kings To Wait Until 2027 To Negotiate With Drew Doughty

The Los Angeles Kings will face a franchise-defining question when defenseman Drew Doughty – the final player remaining from their 2014 Stanley Cup win – faces free agency in 2027.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Rumors / June 15

NHL Rumors: Los Agneles Kings Direction Will Be Determined by Drew Doughty

It is a big offseason for the Los Angeles Kings after the hiring of Peter Laviolette as the next head coach. There is a lot of work to do for the Kings under General Manager Ken Holland, at a minimum, another top-six center.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

Does Drew Doughty Still Fit the LA Kings’ Long-Term Plan?

For nearly two decades, Drew Doughty has been the heartbeat of the Los Angeles Kings’ blue line. He’s a two-time Stanley Cup champion (2012 and 2014) and a Norris Trophy winner.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 20

Goalie interference reviews will be big problem in Stanley Cup playoffs

The most controversial aspect of the NHL's use of instant replay this season has become its handling of goalie interference plays.

Top-seeded Avalanche stave off Kings in Game 1

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Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Trade Talk / January 14

Kings’ Kopitar and Doughty Distancing Themselves From NHL Field

While catching up on After Hours during Hockey Night in Canada this past Saturday, fans saw a milestone that—honestly—just feels incredible. Anže Kopitar and Drew Doughty have officially played in 1,217 NHL games as teammates.

Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / December 4

Kings D Drew Doughty to return vs. Blackhawks

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty is expected to return to the ice on Thursday against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks. Doughty, who confirmed to NHL.com of his availability to play, has been sidelined since blocking a shot with his left foot in a game against the Ottawa Senators on Oct.

Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / November 17