Drew Doughty named captain of the Kings, succeeding Anze Kopitar
- On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Kings named Defenseman Drew Doughty the 15th captain in team history, replacing Anze Kopitar following his retirement after 20 seasons with the club.
- General manager Ken Holland praised Doughty as "a champion who's won Stanley Cups" entering his 19th NHL season with the Kings.
- The team also named Mikey Anderson, Adrian Kempe, and Artemi Panarin as alternate captains, while Doughty holds the franchise record for goals by a defenseman with 165.
- Following the appointment of head coach Peter Laviolette in June, the Kings seek to improve after a fifth straight first-round playoff exit, aiming to restore success seen in 2012 and 2014.
- Doughty begins his new role as the Kings open training camp on Thursday; while entering the final season of his eight-year deal, Holland wants him to finish his career with the organization.
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Drew Doughty Named LA Kings Captain
Long-time Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty has been named the 15th captain in franchise history following Anze Kopitar’s retirement. Since Kopitar hung up his skates at the end of last season, the Kings have been without a captain. But Doughty, who is entering his 19th NHL season, all with the Kings, was always the […]
Doughty Named Kings Captain After Kopitar Retirement
Drew Doughty has been named the Los Angeles Kings’ 15th captain, entering his 19th season, with forwards Adrian Kempe and Artemi Panarin and defenseman Mikey Anderson serving as alternates. Following Anze Kopitar’s retirement, the two-time Stanley Cup champion solidifies his status as a franchise leader and longtime cornerstone of the team. · 16 sources across the spectrum on IJR News.
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Drew Doughty named captain of the Kings, succeeding Anze Kopitar
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Drew Doughty was named captain of the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, inheriting the leadership position left vacant by Anze Kopitar's retirement.
Drew Doughty Named 15th Captain in Kings History After Anze Kopitar's NHL Retirement
The Los Angeles Kings announced Wednesday that defenseman Drew Doughty will be the 15th captain in team history following the retirement of Anze Kopitar, who wore the "C" for 10 years.
Defenseman Drew Doughty has become the new captain of the Los Angeles Lakers in the NHL following the retirement of Slovenian forward Anže Kopitar, who had worn the "C" on his jersey since the 2016/17 season. The Kings announced his appointment on the club's website.
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