Drew Doughty Named Kings Captain for 19th Season in Leadership Shift

Kings defenseman Drew Doughty will serve as the team captain this season in his 19th year with the club, taking over the leadership mantle following Anze Kopitar's departure. At 36, he is the third-oldest player on one of the NHL's oldest teams and the last holdover from the 2014 Stanley Cup team. Doughty stated he is not changing his leadership style but will be more aware of keeping his emotions even-keel as the loudest voice in the locker room under new coach Peter Laviolette.