Drew Doughty named captain of the Kings, succeeding Anze Kopitar
Drew Doughty was named captain of the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, inheriting the leadership position left vacant by Anze Kopitar's retirement. The 36-year-old Doughty is the franchise leader among defensemen in numerous categories, including goals, assists, points and games played and was a key piece in their Stanley Cup victories in 2012 and 2014. “Being named captain of an NHL team is…
El Segundo, California - Drew Doughty was appointed as the new captain of the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, taking over the leadership role vacated by Anze Kopitar's retirement. Doughty, who has been an alternate captain since the 2015-16 season, becomes the 15th captain in the team's history. The 36-year-old defenseman, who holds numerous franchise records in categories such as goals, assists, points, and games played, was instrumental in the Kings' Stanley Cup triumphs in 2012 and 2014.
Doughty expressed his honor and pride in accepting the captaincy in a statement released by the team. The decision to elevate Doughty to the position came less than four months after general manager Ken Holland stated that the Kings would not discuss a contract extension during the offseason. Doughty, who is in the final year of an eight-year deal signed in 2018, is expected to conclude his career with the organization, according to Holland.
The King's leadership transition this season involves Kopitar's departure after 20 seasons with the club, and the appointment of Peter Laviolette as head coach following the team's fifth consecutive first-round playoff exit. The Kings have not advanced past the playoffs since their 2014 Stanley Cup victory.
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