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Kings will not sign Drew Doughty to contract extension this summer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:45 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Kings will not sign Drew Doughty to contract extension this summer

Summary

The Los Angeles Kings have decided against signing defenseman Drew Doughty to a contract extension this summer. Doughty, the longest-tenured player with the team since being drafted second overall in 2008, expressed hope for an extension as he enters the final season of his $11 million contract. General manager Ken Holland indicated that discussions regarding Doughty's future will be postponed, possibly until next summer. With his recent decline in performance and age factors, Doughty may face uncertainty regarding his tenure with the Kings moving forward.

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•Drew Doughty is entering the final season of his contract.
•He has been a King for 18 years, winning two Stanley Cups.
•Doughty recorded only 23 points last season, a decline in performance.
•The Kings may not appoint a captain without extending Doughty.
•General manager Ken Holland mentioned discussing Doughty's extension next summer.

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3:45 AMYahoo Sports — Kings Won’t Give Longest-Tenured Player Contract Extension

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The Los Angeles Kings will not be signing their longest-tenured player, defenseman Drew Doughty, to a contract extension this summer. Although Doughty was hoping to sign an extension with the Kings this summer, general manager Ken Holland said he will not give Doughty an extension right now, opting to kick it down the road. “Breaking […] The post Kings Won’t Give Longest-Tenured Player Contract Extension appeared first on HEAVY.
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