EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Drew Doughty was named captain of the Los Angeles Kings, inheriting the leadership position left vacant by Anze Kopitar’s retirement.
Doughty is the 15th captain in team history. He served as an alternate captain since 2016-17, when Kopitar replaced Dustin Brown as captain.
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. He will start preparations for his 19th NHL season when the Kings open training camp.
“Being named captain of an NHL team is something I’m truly…
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