Drew Doughty News

Los Angeles Kings
Drew Doughty
Age: 34Position: D
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95%
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57%
Assists
82%
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87%
SOG
63%
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81%
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Doughty left Thursday's game with an upper-body injury and did not return.

Doughty was injured when he went for a hit on Sharks forward Tyler Kennedy mid-way through the first period. As of the time the team left the arena, it was not clear whether Doughty would travel with to Vancouver, where the Canucks will host the Kings on Saturday night. Expect an update later on Friday.

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Drew Doughty said he doesn't expect to play tomorrow and Murray said he'll probably have a few more days of no contact.

A few more days of no contact would rule Doughty out for the next two games with a new target date set for the 29th or 30th of the month. Stay tuned, as always, for a further update.

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Doughty (shoulder) skating but not ready. Terry Murray said doughty Will have workout Sunday, see doctor. Could be ready by mid to late week

Certainly good news for Doughty, the Kings and fantasy hockey owners. The team plays both Thursday and Saturday and could get their number one d-man back around then.

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No surprises or changes based on the way the Kings are skating in practice today. Drew Doughty is not on the ice, but that’s not a big surprise given that Doughty can’t play until Tuesday at the earliest and isn’t yet in the 7-to-10 day timeframe for his return.

Certainly an encouraging sign for his fantasy hockey owners but Doughty likely stays sidelined at least until Tuesday. Stay tuned for a further update on his status...

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Terry Murray said Drew Doughty will stay in Los Angeles and will skate tomorrow, and Murray said Doughty is feeling “much better,” but there is no updated timetable on his return.

Certainly an encouraging sign for his fantasy hockey owners but Doughty likely stays sidelined for at least another week. Stay tuned for a further update on his status...

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“I think the report, right after the game, is accurate. There’s going to be some time here that he’s going to need. Obviously putting him on the IR, there’s definitely seven days that are required before he can come off of it, so we’ll see where he is at the end of the seven days, with rehab and strengthening it."

No further update from coach Terry Murray. Vyacheslav Voynov will continue to take his place in the lineup.

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Kings defenseman Drew Doughty is expected to be out at least seven to 10 days after suffering an undisclosed upper-body injury Saturday, though General Manager Dean Lombardi said via email that the injury was not to the defenseman’s head.

Doughty left the game following a big hit by the Flyers' Zac Rinaldo. In his four games this season, Doughty registered one assist with a minus-1 rating. With a shortened training camp Doughty could be more susceptible to injury. More to come...

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Energy-wise, conditioning-wise, he’s real good. Now there’s a team thing, where it’s (about) working on our system. He missed a big part of our camp because of the contract. So there’s a great review for him, to go through the fundamental part of it.

Doughty has acclimated to the Kings' system following holding out during the preseason. At this point the offensive isn't quite there -- one assist through two games -- but it should come back with time.

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Murray said Drew Doughty would be able to play a full complement of minutes in all situations

Great news for fantasy hockey owners as the more time he spends on the ice, the more opportunities he has to produce. Regardless, his totals of last season -- 11 goals, 40 points -- should be his absolute floor.

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Per agreement with the Hamburg team, both teams will dress 22 players. That allows the Kings to play eight defensemen and ease Drew Doughty back into the lineup. Doughty said he had been skating five days a week back home and feels ready.

Expect Doughty to take a couple shifts with the team as he gets back to NHL speed. Starting the season in Europe probably won't help him get acclimated either. Regardless, his totals of last season -- 11 goals, 40 points -- should be his absolute floor.

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The deal is for eight years and a total of $56 million ($7 million average) as first reported by TSN’s Bob McKenzie. That makes Doughty the highest-paid King, ahead of Anze Kopitar’s average of $6.8 million.

Feel free to draft him as early as the second round with the understanding he may start the season slowly.

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