Drew Doughty, quite naturally, was a popular interview target this week, given that he grew up in London, Ontario, a two-hour drive from Toronto, and that, next month, he will represent Canada in the Olympics. Doughty was asked about the games, but first he was asked how it felt to play in Toronto for the first time as an NHL player…
DOUGHTY: “I wasn’t a Leaf fan growing up or anything like that, but that’s what we watched back home, was the Leafs. My family is all Leaf fans. Coming here the first time, it’s definitely a moment to remember for me.”
DOUGHTY: “I kind of don’t think about it [the Olympics] too much. Right now I’m just focusing on the Kings, and we’re in a big battle for playoff spots right now. That’s my main focus, but the Olympics is always definitely in the back of my mind, and I can’t wait to get it going.”
He was a King’s fan!
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God, I hope the real (winning) Kings show up tomorrow. That ought to give the Leafs fans something to ponder.
“This is a hockey team from Hollywood?”
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beat the leafs
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The Kings should watch this before the start of the game.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlQhZv3LpKw
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“I wasn’t a Leaf fan growing up or anything like that…”
ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!
..or anything like that….
Is that open for interpretation? My interpretation of that would be pretty myopic and sleazy.
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DREW!!! Okay now let’s not lay an egg 2morrow.
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That’s the 2nd time I saw someone say he was a kings fan. How do we know that?
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DD mentioned he was a Kings fan before he was drafted. He had like a Kings phone and some pillowcases or something. Maybe someone can post a link to that if they know where to find it?
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haha sounds a lot like my life, if it was me out there playing against the Leafs… I would want that win more than any other game of this entire regular season.
Hope he doesnt try to do toooo much out there and stray from his game
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It’s the same guy, and he doesnt know that.
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@Dayman
There has been several reports at the draft and after that he was a Kings fan growing up. Even showed his Gretzky jersey and all his Kings gear in his room.
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Knowing he grew up a Kings fan living that area and not a leafs fan has gotta tick the media off. Love it. They where all ready for him to kiss Toronto’s butt and he was just “eh, i’m no leafs fan” hahaha CLASSIC!
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king fan or not, he plays smart and gritty
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It is kinda weird he’d be a kings fan, considering he was like 3-4 during the SCF run. For most of his life (and ours for that matter), the kings have sucked. It takes a true hardcore fan to remain a fan through all the downs this franchise has faced, especially since 93.
He may be a fan because his whole fam was probably pulling for the leafs in 93 and he was probably just going for the under dog as a little kid, and they just stuck with him? Who knows. Just glad he’s on this team.
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http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/31010-Kevin-Westgarths-Blog-Honored-to-be-an-enforcer.html
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Ivan needs to read this blog about chipping in. If you are going to be an enforcer in this league these days, especially with the type of ‘Team’ defense first system we have, everyone has to be able to get a few points. It’s the exact reason why I believe Westy deserves a callup to fill the role Ivan is not completely filling.
Thanks for the link Blake!
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agreed, i dont think we’ll sign him next year and have westgarth take his place hopefully
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Drew Doughty is a rock! I think people underestimate the importance of this guy to the Kings.
I remember the Gretzky era bringing zero championships and one really good stretch for it. I think about what Gretzky brought the team and what he was unable to bring, even with McNall’s wallet open (forget whose money was in it.)
Drew Doughty, more than anyone, represents the foundation of what could be a dynasty. He always says the right thing. He always does the right thing (and if he doesn’t, it never happens again.) He always deflects attention and stays focused–and thrives under pressure.
The clue of messianic proportions is that he was a Kings fan!
Drew Doughty is huge news today, and he’ll be even more huge news at multiple times in the future.
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Drew is the Best! He is the franchise D-man that will be the foundation for hopefully a Dynasty with many Cups.
Dayman, its been well documented that when the Kings were scouting Drew that he produced a childs size Kelly Hrudey Jersey and said he was a King’s Fan since Wayne Gretzky can to LA. He also had a bunch of other Kings stuff in his room I think it was Kings Twin Sized Bed Cover Set and a Phone. I believe he also had a picture with Rob Blake.
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Off the subject for those that can’t afford NHL Center Ice the NHL Network will be reboadcasting the Tuesday Kings at Toronto game at 4 am ET or 1 am PT the night of the game.
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Thanks all for the respnces
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good article that mentions Drew…
http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/31026-THNcom-Blog-Black-and-white-suspensions-would-help-curb-violence.html
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Here is the link to the article everyone is trying to find about Doughty being a fan…
http://www.nhlentrydraft2008.com/featuredPlayersClippingsDetails.aspx?type=nas&page=clippings&details=clipping&playerID=1003&featureID=180
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And if you dont want to read all that here are a few quotes..
“I’m really hoping that I play” for L.A., Doughty said today during a visit to Joe Louis Arena to watch the Red Wings’ and Penguins’ game-day skates.
“They were actually my favorite team growing up and I looked up to Wayne Gretzky as a little kid. Playing there would be a dream come true.”
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A truly great talent who wants to play in Los Angeles. There is a God.
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On the totally unrelated (but really is appropriate since the Kings are in Toronto until tomorrow night’s game)…
…And, since Cynic made me look it up…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEWgs6YQR9A
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Bako- Damn thing forgets the ‘T’, but it’s L33T so w83VA! Pretty damn funny though. It would be funnier if Benny Hill made a cameo appearance though.
Really though, you need a hobby……oh wait…..
ROFLMAO! (Doot Doo DOO Doot)
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Hey! I’m so out of it I have to look the )@## thing up!
I really DO need a hobby!
No, wait…
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Rich — Could you take a picture of the Toronto reporters after the game when they first see DD’s crown tattoo?
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Doughty was a Kings fan because he is cool just like we are
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Calgary lost!!!
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I’m 53, but I would want to be Drew Doughty if I would have to grow up.
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I’m 54, but I would want to be Anze Kopitar if would have to grow up.
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I know this is obvious, but I’m sooooo happy we got Doughty
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Drew shows so much composure on the puck and in interviews, but it always makes me happy to see that when the Kings win, DD is the first one back to give Quicker a big hug. You can tell that each win means so much to him.
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I just saw a Tweet that says you can watch Game Center Live for free tonight. I think the NHL is looking after the LA Kings fans. The Tweet was from someone who works at the NHL. https://twitter.com/NHLschuylerb
I already paid for it though!!!
-Dave
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We gotta keep winning..
Macdup-
Do you follow the Monarchs religiously? If so, what’s the progression on Hickey, Loktionov and Lewis?
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I recall an interview with Barry Melrose very early in the season last year. He was asked what one player he would want to build a team around. His response was Drew Doughty! I remember thinking, he’s good but he’s not that good yet. Turns out Barry was exactly right. I can’t think of any young player i would rather have to build the Kings around. It’s pretty special and we are very lucky to have this kid. It’s even cooler to know that he wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Can anyone see Doughty as the Kings captain within the next few years? I love Brownie, but DD just seems like a natural fit.
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When his turn comes, Doughnuts will be captain for a long time.
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Again, 1000 thank you’s to Dean Lombardi for drafting Drew Doughty.
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One of the best decisions made by DL and I will always be convinced that even if we had the first pick that year, DD was our guy. No knock on SS, but DD was a more perfect fit for what the Kings needed at that moment. DD certainly had the talent to be a top pick but maybe more importantly, he really wanted to be here. That might have even been the start of top talent wanting to play for the Kings (then came Scuds and Smyth)
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Drew “YOU KNOW” Doughty
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