TSN, as part of this story, was able to catch up with Drew Doughty as he trains and does some charity stuff in his hometown of London, Ontario. Doughty (as you might have heard) still isn’t under contract for 2011-12, with the start of training camp one month away. Doughty told TSN, “I guess there’s really no rush,” said Doughty. “Both sides, we’re discussing things, and I’m sure that something is going to get done soon. I don’t have a timeframe or anything like that. But I still want to be a King, and I can’t wait to get something done just so it’s over with.”
Well, that makes a few of us… Doughty also did the following video interview with “A-News London,” in which he said, “There are so many rumors floating around, and I haven’t seen one true one.” Imagine that!
How many of you got a little ahead of yourselves and thought it read:
“TSN: Doughty signs”
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Scott Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 5:55 am
@Who Knows?, I’ll give him a true one… Why on God’s green earth is he wearing a teal Shark jersey? Jackie Robinson retired from baseball before playing for the Giants, even-though he was traded to the Dodgers’ rival.
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Chris Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 9:39 am
@Scott, I think it was a charity event. That’s my guess.
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Micheal Reply:
August 22nd, 2011 at 7:59 pm
@Chris, Yes it was a charity type thing.
BigSeeGas Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 9:57 am
@Scott, He still has the kings logo On his helmet!
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Cynic Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 10:24 am
@Scott, It was a charity event for his boy Couture who plays on the Sharks. Still didn’t like seeing it though…..LOL
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Scott Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 10:15 pm
@Scott, I know… but still… Where’s the rivalry?
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DaveinSD Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 7:57 am
@Who Knows?, Man I love to watch DD8 skate with the puck. He is the best, what a talent!
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Donald_S Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 8:50 am
@Who Knows?,
I don’t understand this. If you were making $20 an hour, would you ‘hold out’ for $22 if it was a job you really liked in a place you really liked? That’s 10%. The difference between say $6.35 million and $7 million is 10%. On top of that, you pay about 1/2 the difference in income taxes and agent fees at that level. So fighting for the last 5%? Just don’t get it.
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Stuart Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 8:55 am
@Donald_S, maybe it’s not DD fighting for that 10%, maybe it’s his agent because that could really bump his cut? IDK I’m just sayin…
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number 6 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 10:04 am
@Stuart,
Stuart, you’re always on it imo. For me it doesn’t say much for young Drew. He’s a well traveled man at this point. He’s lived. If that’s the case you say ‘listen up….. YOU are working for ME’. I’m alright with the offer. Take it and be done with it. If you aren’t happy enough with your slice of the pie, then I’ll move on and find another agent who will be.
Stuart Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 10:30 am
@number 6, thank you kindly…
What worries me is that maybe DD doens’t have the wherewithall to fire his agent mid-negotiations? If he were me, I wouldn’t have the mind, nor the want, to work through all that by mself (ala JJ who deserves much more recognition around sports coverage for doing that) especially at this point because I would then feel vulnerable. So I’m wondering if a player ever feels “trapped” with his agent at certain points of their careers?
Kingsfan99 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 9:11 am
@Donald_S,
Yes
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Helvetica Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 9:13 am
@Donald_S, I’ve said it before and i’ll mention it again. I would expect the sticking points to be things like contract length and NTC. The money can be spread out and worked out to both sides satisfaction as long as the other important issues can be agreed to. Anybody who thinks Lombardi is standing firm or Doughty is holding out over a small difference in money is probably missing the bigger picture.
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Dominick Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 9:40 am
@Donald_S, I guess you missed the part where he said the rumors about holding out were untrue. Couldn’t of been more plain to me though.
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Donald_S Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 10:58 am
@Dominick,
That’s just a question of semantics Dominick. If he has a good offer of many tens of millions of dollars and he’s not signing it, he’s ‘holding out’ for more. Whether it’s more years, no trade, more money, but he’s not signing. Label it how you want, but as of today he’s not in the fold and I consider that holding out.
spidey35 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
@Dominick, The holdout rumors are untrue because he can’t hold out yet….give it time, it still may happen….
Weasel Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 11:01 am
@Donald_S,
Hi Donald
I have a regular office job, so my raises per year are about 2-3%. I started at a good number so this okay, but for some of my co-workers they now find themselves trapped by their starting salaries and it is very hard for them to catch up. Of course this is not quite the same thing, but I can’t really fault anyone for trying to maximize their benefit – after all even the NHL is a business first.
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spidey35 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 12:32 pm
@Weasel,
Weasel. You got a raise? Jeez, that’s much better than me. I have’nt had a raise in 4 years, but my season tickets have raised. I’m not complaining, I’m grateful to have a job, but what cracks me up is when I hear pro sport athletes feed me the bs about getting paid to play the sport they love and then they have contract problems. What a bunch of……..
Let me play a sport that I love, work out, get fed and get paid even half of what these guys make.
Holy smokes, I’m starting to depress myself. Oh well, hope things get worked out sooner rather than later.
USHA#17 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 11:32 am
@Donald_S,
The answer is simple: That’s not what they are negotiating over.
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I think this is more about age, years and positioning himself for another big payday when he is in his prime…if that ever comes about.
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Weasel Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 2:11 pm
@USHA#17,
I agree. And remember that athletes have to deal with a huge disparity in $$ between their career and post career income. Since you know you only have limited time to optimize your income I have no objection to DD looking for the best deal. I doubt this is about him getting every single dollar available, but is more about what you said, trying to maximize the balance of $$$ and years and the age at which he gets his NEXT contract.
Roger Reply:
August 21st, 2011 at 3:11 pm
@Donald_S, I dont think it’s the money it’s the length of the contract. Doughty wants 5-7 years and the Kings want 9
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You gotta admit he said all the right things.
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Brownkingsfan Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 9:52 pm
@CB14, Hopefully all the “sky is falling” Kings fans hating on DD will back off and breathe a little. Quit criticizing the guy for taking his time off. He hasn’t heard one true rumor. Let’s enjoy the rest of summer people! =)
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CB14 Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 10:09 pm
@Brownkingsfan, He must not have heard the rumor about me and Megan Fox, cause that one’s 100% true! LOL
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Paul G Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 5:35 am
@CB14, Irina Shayk as well lol
Troy Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 9:42 am
@CB14, I know a guy who heard from his girl friend, who heard in the ladies bathroom that Megan Fox is dating me. LMAO
Chris Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
@Brownkingsfan, i’m taking it back! still want the deal done. I’m not a patient guy!
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bankwood Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 2:18 am
@CB14, He did, and it sounded good. However, talk’s cheap. He looks a little leaner than last year though. He’s going to have a good season.
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DLB Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 6:40 am
@bankwood, A whole bunch of baseless speculation that immediately leaps to negative conclusions about him is even cheaper.
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spidey35 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
@bankwood, Does that mean he’s drinking lite beer now?
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Pili Reply:
August 23rd, 2011 at 8:59 am
@bankwood, I noticed he looks leaner too. I like Doughty and take him at his word. Can’t wait for the opener.GKG!!!
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5holer Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 11:00 am
@CB14, Of course he did! What about this situation is so unusual or unique? Nothing at all that’s what! This is all Class A Normal stuff for all premiere pro athletes in any sport! This is the limited golf season in Northeastern Canada, so these Agents organizations have to hone their golf skills while they can! Seriously folks what is all the fuss here? It is August last time I looked at a calendar! This is not hockey season! It will play itself out with Dewey doing the sensible thing for his career….he’ll sign and play for LA this season and perhaps well beyond! His handlers are fairly bright enough to know nothing else makes sense, especially not a hold out on a first contract after Entry Level! Meehan is not Stupid and neither is Dewey, so take your meds and get a grip!…PS: Trade him straight up for Weber! Just in case in turns silly with Dewey etal, that would work just fine IMO! Chill and have a foamy beverage!
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Do I get credit for providing the video?
Read the previous post.
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CB14 Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 9:19 pm
@Who Knows?, Only if you then give credit to Youtube, and the TV station that broadcast it.
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5holer Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 11:16 am
@Who Knows?, No, I think I will err on the side of sensible and thank Dewey for sharing his thoughts with his local media outlet in London, and quite candid thoughts as I heard them. I am more optimistic now about this situation because of this interview. The kid is alot of things, but he is not pretentious at all. He says what he thinks and usually says things right when they cross his mind, and typically in that same instant! He is affable, yet outspoken and not shy. His social skills are a smidge rough on the edges, but not at all obnoxious! For 21 years young, I count him a reasonably fine young man with more moxy then he is given credit for. He is sensitive to what perceptions the fans & LAK may have and that is an excellent sign of his character IMO! Touche for Dewey!…but Meehan and Co, that is another story indeed for another day. They have no choices on the table, so it gets done timely IMO. Anything else would be stupid unless an Offer Sheet arrives somehow? That won’t happen according to my Crystal Ball! Let it play itself out. Its just August you know! These are not the boys of Summer!
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GO KINGS GO!
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he looks skinnier to me
I’m calling a breakout season with simmons gone
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Tim from the OC Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 9:29 pm
@jason, LOL! You say’n maybe a little to much “Post-Game” Partying?
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Hutch Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 11:02 pm
@jason, I agreed. His face is thinner.
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Hutch Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 11:02 pm
@jason, His wallet is about to get fatter though!
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Zorzi Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 5:04 am
@Hutch, You lose some you win some?
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bbb7 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 10:53 am
@jason, That was my first thought, he looks less ‘jowly’ and that has to be good!
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Like
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We need to show our support for “Doughnuts” so he knows what he’s Playin’
for!!!
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King Cobra Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 12:49 am
@Sparky, Start by not calling him “Doughnuts” any more.
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bankwood Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 2:18 am
@King Cobra, LMAO!!!
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Dominick Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 9:45 am
@King Cobra, LOL! Doughnuts is his nickname, so I don’t think he minds it at all. Where the confusion is, is where people attribute it to where he is physically, and place a dollar amount to it.
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King Cobra Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 2:01 pm
@Dominick, Dewey is his legit nickname. Doughnuts implies fat and lazy to witch he is not. I don’t think he likes be called that. It is constantly used in association with comments about playing Xbox and eating McDonalds. I am over all these people bagging on the guy from behind the safety of a keyboard.
Stuart Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 2:09 pm
@Dominick, I’m starting to wonder if KingCobra = DD??? Sign the contract already King Cobra~!~!
vplaza Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 2:49 pm
@Dominick,
Isn’t his nickname “Donuts” before of his number, 8?
http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftprospectdetail.htm?dpid=3
Hockey G Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 6:29 pm
@King Cobra, I asked him his first year here in LA and he said that his teammates called him Doughnut because he likes doughnuts and #8 reminded him of doughnuts. So to me…he will always be “Doughnut” until Drew Doughty himself tells me not to call him “Doughnut” anymore.
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King Cobra Reply:
August 20th, 2011 at 1:36 am
@King Cobra, How Funny! I wish I was Drew Doughty. Sure would love to have his new bank account.
If you call him donuts with respect that is cool. But no more dougnuts comments tied in with fat and lazy jokes…..
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GOD I MISS HOCKEY!!!!!!!
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Can I be mad he’s in a sharks jersey even if it’s for charity?
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Sparky Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 9:30 pm
@KH, Yes, yes you can! Thinking the same thing…
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KH Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 10:55 pm
@Sparky, Okay good to know
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Michael J. Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 10:09 pm
@KH,
Yah, that bothered me too.
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Bluecoconuts Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 10:18 pm
@KH, Oh yeah. Made me sick to my stomach.
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KingTrojan Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 10:22 pm
@KH, Yeah, I just puked all over my keyboard.
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iansez Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 10:58 pm
@KH, yes for sure! It’s like seeing your chick making out with your worst enemy…the hair on my neck stood up!
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historyguy67 Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 11:08 pm
@KH, At least he was still wearing his Kings helmet.
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EJ Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 9:08 am
@KH, I know some of you fans bleed purple, but c’mon, it’s just a freaking shirt. It’s what you do when you step on the ice that counts, not what equipment you’re wearing.
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Dominick Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 9:47 am
@KH, He’s building a friendship so that Couture ends up a King later. Let’em have these couple of weeks, if it gives us Couture for a couple of years.
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kevinebel Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 4:23 pm
@KH, The Sharks jersey made baby Jesus cry!
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DaveinSD Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 4:26 pm
@KH, it could have been alot worse, like him wearing a Ducks jersey!
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Even for charity, it bugs me seeing DD wearing a Sharks logo
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Sparky Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 9:35 pm
@Eric, Yup
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gregerbomb Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 9:51 pm
Glad to hear I was not the only one that it bugged. First of all why put a SJ logo on it? When its played in London,ONT.
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CB14 Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 9:57 pm
@gregerbomb, Because it was Logan Couture’s event, and he plays for the Guppies.
Shakes Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 9:31 am
@gregerbomb,
And there is the perfect answer from CB14.. Plus those guys are buds too right? (I’ve tried to block all the commentary from the versus/Comcast but I seem to remember them saying that)
CB14 Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 9:38 pm
@Eric, Me too.
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KH Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 10:57 pm
@Eric, We thought the same thing at the same time!
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Anyone else cringe when the say him with a Sharks logo on his sweater? Yuck. He needed some black tape to cover it up.
He looks fit. Fitter than all of last year.
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w00t
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What was that ugly logo on his chest ? Not a good look for him in those colors
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and this whole time I thought it was about the money. In many ways, I’d love to see Voynov get a dozen games. this could end up a win win situation.
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puck73 Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 9:55 pm
@jet, I gotta admit that I am curious to see what the fastest player in all of hockey can do at this level. If you remember, he didnt play in training camp last year because he was hurt. That being said, he was awesome last season in Manchester just like Muzzin was, and I think they both were over a plus 20. Who knows, maybe this will be the kids year?!
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He won’t hold out.
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He speaks!! I just hope it works out fair for both sides. Hope he gets what he deserves and is a King for a long time.
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All positive signs. This season will be phenominal! I’m just counting the days until Frozen Fury
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puck73 Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 9:57 pm
@408kingsfan, ahhh frozen fury……cant wait
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He does look slimmer tho. Even in his face
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Osaka Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 10:57 pm
@Cortex949, His arms look thin.
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Cortex949 Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 11:11 pm
@Osaka, maybe they aren’t wearing full pads in that charity game
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Token Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 6:30 am
@Osaka, Interesting; for an elite athlete he looks like a regular Joe. If you compare his build to the other guys on the team it kind of projects an inference of a lack of weight training.
Strange considering he logs the highest TOI for the Kings and top 10 in the league.
I’m wondering if he works his butt off but is just stuck with look that doesn’t project an image of the ancient Greek Olympiad.
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puck73 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 7:33 am
@Token, Glad you brought up the amount of Ice time that Doughty logs. The reason being is there are some on this site who protect JJ because he logs alot of ice time and plays top 4 minutes. Well guess what? SO DOES DOUGHTY! and he hasnt put up a minus season yet! NOT EVEN CLOSE !
Osaka Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 9:03 am
@puck73, Drew was minus 17 his rookie season.
He looks great! The baby fat is gone. Whatever he signs for, it’ll be a bargain eventually. Great player!
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Dominick Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 9:51 am
@Gabby, I agree. He also looks really slender, so I hope all those sky is falling types stop asking which DD will show up this season. Obviously it’s going to be the fit one.
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Darrell Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 11:42 am
@Dominick, Well, he did slim down considerably when he was being considered for #1 overall. Now in the heat of contract negotiations.. So he can do it when he puts his mind to it.
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Dominick Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 2:00 pm
@Darrell,
The year before, he was in shape, and gave us a Norris trophy finalist type season. He also was a stand out in an olympic tournament that featured the best hockey players in the world, and he won a gold medal in that tournament.
Last season he improved considerably on puck possession, and time management, regardless of the small drop in points (don’t make me bust out stats). He showed up out of shape last summer because he was burned out from the olympics and a long Norris trophy type season, not because of a lack of commitment.
That overwork was something that no one could have foreseen ahead of time, but is something that probably will not be taken for granted again, by DD, or Kings management. Having concussion symptoms slowed his transition as far as getting into game shape, and his PPG took a hit, but he slowly improved in every other area on the ice statistically.
Using last summer as an excuse to point your finger and say “we just don’t know which DD we’re going to get” is not a fair assumption IMO, because I believe we do know (and him being in shape now just proves my point, since I pointed this out 4 months ago).
Dominick Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 2:11 pm
@Darrell, Sorry! I wasn’t quoting you specifically, just those types of comments, or that train of thinking (wrt DD), but that’s what happens when you don’t proof read your thoughts.
I think his baby fat is just covered up by all that hair! Drew, you are not Samson! Though if it works for you…
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Where are the donuts that he was eating?!?!?! Can we stop the “fatso” talk now?
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Dominick Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 9:55 am
@StillneedDewey FKA PakiFro, Every time he makes a mistake people will be saying it, even if it doesn’t apply, because they need some reason to gripe, and it saves having to actually break down his play to explain what really happened. Just say he’s fat, and you don’t have to use your brains.
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Stuart Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 10:21 am
@Dominick, sold. He’s fat.
jk Dom LOL
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He looks good. And said the right things.
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Finally he speaks! Cant blame him for wanting to enjoy his summer. and i think i threw up a little when i saw him with a sharks logo. Not a good fit at all. I can rest easy now though =)
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wait wait wait a minute!!! Why he wearing a Shark shirt BOOO Doughty BOOO!! lol jk jk.
God i miss hockey
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Great interview as he said all the right things. Can’t wait when Doughty gets the long term contract he deserves and we get to see him in a Kings jersey for a LONG LONG time!
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Rich, thanks for the post. This is a very good sign…
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As long as it doesn’t bump up ticket prices I just want him to sign. Yeah he wasn’t as good last year but no one stays a straight line over their career. He’s still young and I love watching him play. lets get this done and over and start preparing for HOCKEY!!!!!
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Dana L Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 10:54 pm
@Randy S,
Are you serious? They raised almost every seat in the house this offseason. My 333 seats went up $4.00 per.
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Token Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 8:05 am
@Dana L, Yeah, had to dump my season seats and get a 10 pack this year.
Still compared to most teams, Kings games can be a bargain. Witness the ‘nucks invasion last season. Even with the bus charter, they paid less than the typical game in Vancouver.
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LA_1968 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 10:33 pm
@Token, Bus charter all the way from Canada? Losers.
Like I reminded people a month ago – negotiations are about business.
I’m guessing he’s signed within the month to start camp with the rest of the team.
I cannot wait for the season. August is killing me!
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Real 7 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 2:18 am
@IceGuy, yes, August is the cruelest month [sorry Uncle Shakespeare]
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A little effort can go such a long way, all Drew had to do was show his face in the media once a month to calm everyone down. But he didn’t want to deal with it and he backed out of the Kings’ Cruise so of course their was speculation by some. If their is a vacuum it will get filled, even if it is filled with BS. He said he heard all the rumors so he was paying attention to it so by remainning quiet he accomplished nothing. He is now denying the rumours he helped create by his silense.
That being said he looks in great shape so this should be an awesome season coming up here. I just hope Kopi is healing fine. DD’s contract getting done was never an issue to me, but Kopi’s ankle is.
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rick Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 11:15 pm
@Osaka, Defiitely agree with you about Kopi. Rich, anything at all to share? Even a morsel will do.
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I liked how he turned a bit of the pressure off of him and back onto, not just DL, but his own agent as well. “… I’m sure I’ll be signed before the season starts …”. The way he spoke give me the feeling he is as impatient about signing and the rest of us, but knows he has to let his agent do his thing … but that part about signing before the season seemed like a message to his agent.
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puck73 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 7:36 am
@KC23, The fact is, if Doughty isnt happy, he has the right to fire his agent anytime he wants just like any other player. Bottom line, no matter what his agent does or doesnt do, Drew Doughty decides if he wants to sign on the dotted line, nobody else.
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My guess he is signed & appears at Hockeyfest. DD looked AWFUL with that Sharks logo. In fact DD would look awful in any other teams logo as well. The Kings logo fits him just right IMO!
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So happy to see Drew. He looks great but seriously, teal is not your color babe! Stick with the black and purple; and the black and white; and the forum blue and gold….so many uniforms!
I’m sure he’d like this done as much as we would. He probably gets asked about this every single day and just wants to enjoy his summer.
Go Kings!
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He does look good! He was calm and well spoken. If he ain’t worried I ain’t worried. Still, his agent can go take a hike.
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DD does look better but will see
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I was reading the Kings natonal enquirer this morning…aka Matthew Barry’s blog
It seems he’s taken great pains to throw our boy Rich Hammond under the bus.
Claims that Rich told us there’s a stading offer on the table.
Rich, did I miss this?
Reading (laughing) a bit more of his blog..he proceeds to tell us that blogging (rumor mongering)does have a place….and if they’re wrong..oh well, the sources did me in.(voices in his head)
What a tool!
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KC23 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 7:11 am
@nykingfan, It was DL who said it and since he is the GM I don’t see how the word “claim” could enter into the question. Rich just quoted DL.
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nykingfan Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 7:44 am
@KC23,
that would ahve been fine if that’s how he wrote it…but he didn’t
August 10th, RICH HAMMOND (one week ago)
“The Kings have a long-term offer on the table”
he doesn’t mention that the quote came from DL. He just quotes Rich as saying “there’s a long term offer on the table.”
In fact..it’s later on that he quotes Rich again..this time stating
HAMMOND again, August 10th.
Dean Lombardi Quote: “There have been no new discussions in the past TWO WEEKS
Either that’s shoddy writing or an attempt to be disingenuous.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 8:08 am
In specific, I’d say it sounds like when one source gives attribution to another source.
puck73 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 7:38 am
@nykingfan, Mathew Barry and Eklund are entertaining but wrong more then 95% of the time.
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puck73 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 7:41 am
@puck73, Sorry Rich
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 8:05 am
I don’t understand the angst. Just because there is a long-term offer on the table, doesn’t mean Dewey’s camp thinks it’s satisfactory. Obviously they don’t, or they think they can get more, or have to try. I don’t think there’s anyone throwing anyone under busses here.
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nykingfan Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 9:23 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?,
Perhaps not throwing rich undr a bus, although a direct quote from Rich without mentioning that the quote came from DL is a bit shady IMO
Reading his blog is a lot like reading the star or enquirer…as my boy puck73 said…they’re wrong 95% of the time…
It just seemed as though he was trying to legitimize his blog by namethrowing legitimate writers (Rich and Helene)to further his point.
In fairness..he should stipulate that what he’s about to tell us is most likely BS, but then there goes the entertainment value.
Certainly no angst over it..just comedic fodder!
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puck73 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 9:54 am
@nykingfan, Let me tell you how wrong they can be, and this is not just directed at them, this is directed at all of us who claim we have inside knowledge. Remember when the Kings acquirred Mike Richards? Well, if you remember the interview Dean did on TSN, he said that he had been in discussion with Paul Holmgren for almost a month on this deal before it was completed. If that is true, and both Ecklund and Barry have inside sources, then let me ask everyone a simple question, how could those inside sources not know about those discussions?
nykingfan Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 11:26 am
@puck73,
Exactly!
I missed that one from them…they don’t let you in on the ones that happen, but they’ll let you know about everything that’ll never happen.
It’s funny.when they are wrong, they never come back a few days later and explain why they were wrong. Like a politician, they pretned that you don’t notice those type of things lol
I think the sources are those contradicting voices in their heads!
Thanks for posting that Rich. That made my morning. From his lips to our ears.
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ugh, he’s in a sharks logo jersey… bleh… and yes i know it’s couture’s charity event…
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IThis guy is a great player, pure and simple. One of my favorite Kings ever. Seems like he’ll be signed. Here are some other Poorman legend: Mario Lessard, Gretz, Luc, Simmer, Knickle, Ziggy, Marcelle, Bernier, Schenn. JJ, Bernie, Coach Quinn, Coach Melrose, Matti. Least Legendary: Cloutier, Coaches Murray Andy and “Coach Grinder”, Mark Crawford, Avery, Westy, Tiger, The Coach who threw the stick on the ice, remember him.
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Hackwoods Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 9:40 am
@Poorman,
Tom Webster — aka coach that throws sticks
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puck73 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 9:48 am
@Poorman, How bout Larry Robinson flipping off the Referee in a game vs the Dallas Stars at the Forum? That was priceless !
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Michael J. Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 11:19 am
@puck73,
I loved Larry as a coach. As a King, he had way too many responsibilities at that point in his career. I wish, for him, he had retired rather than come out here to play.
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Mikey Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 10:59 am
@Poorman, Dan Cloutier! I remembering seeing a GIF of him not being able to save a huge beach ball..
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tornado12 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 12:00 pm
@Poorman, did you just say Bernier and Schenn are Kings legends? come on dude, we know you like them, but legends???
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puck73 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 5:02 pm
@tornado12, You mean they are legends in his own mind?
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Poorman Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 11:11 pm
@puck73, It’s a leap of faith guys! They will be great. You shall see.
LBlocal Reply:
August 19th, 2011 at 6:58 am
Poorman, Tiger.. Least legendary? http://youtu.be/qc6XDuGbe24
gKg!
LBlocal Reply:
August 19th, 2011 at 9:37 pm
What a shame, the link was removed.. A GREAT INTERVIEW W/TIGER.. So here’s another gem.. http://youtu.be/86ebFd7CYUQ
Pile driving “The Rat” straight through ‘garden ice.’ gKg!
I know that it was already said 30 times above, but man does DD look good! Not only was he much thinner in the face, but you could tell under that hideous sharks sweater that he has put on some quality mass as well. He is going to be a MONSTER this year! Why does August take so loooooooong! GO KINGS!
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Sounds like DD is starting to smell a cup.
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puck73 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 7:41 am
@KC23, The only thing Drew Doughty has been smelling this summer so far is his Grandmothers famous portuguese cooking!
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FKA PakiFro Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 8:24 am
@puck73,
Smelling sure. Doesn’t look like he’s been eating them though. Its really annoying when people make the claim he’s fat or an over eater or something of the like.
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puck73 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 9:43 am
@FKA PakiFro, Thats what I meant, smelling, not eating. He looks like he is in good shape. Hopefully things work out for him no matter whether he signs here or not.
BrokeKingsFan Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
@FKA PakiFro, agreed! ive been saying for some time now. Maybe he wasnt in the shape that the Org. or DL wanted him to be in (test results were lower than expected) but to say he is fat or out of shape is just rediculous.
Looks like he’s putting in an effort this offseason to come in ready to play, and he’s saying the right things. It’s not perfect (perfect would be a nice long contract at a reasonable number) but it’s better than yesterday’s news.
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Whoa! Didn’t like the end of that video with a Sharks jersey on!
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“I can’t wait to get something done just so it’s over with.” Then make it happen Drew! Stamkos has already been signed for a month. What’s the hold-up? This isn’t rocket science. Figure it out guys…
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puck73 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 9:46 am
@Rainman, Just remember this, it took the Ducks and Bobby Ryan quite some time before both parties were satisfied so I am not concerned yet. If he doesnt sign by the end of the exhibition season then maybe, just maybe we have reason for concern.
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number 6 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 10:09 am
@puck73,
puck, this isn’t contentious so don’t take it that way Pleeese….. but Bobby Ryan is Bobby Ryan. That’s one example. What about all the players (just look at the Red Wings roster, then you can go thru I don’t know how many) who are talented and managed to get fair contracts done in a reasonable manner.
I think DD is fabulously talented. I think he (or his agent, or someone) is a bit deceived as to just what he’s done up to this point.
There has been some indications of greatness in there for sure. There have also been indications of laziness and poor decision making. It’s awfully selective to just point out the greatness. How is THAT possibly fair?
It’s not.
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number 6 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 10:10 am
@number 6,
Meant to say you can go thru I don’t know how many other talented players in the nhl who have managed ….
He sounded positive, looks good, and still wants to be a King.
“Numbers are not a big issue,” he said! Does he really mean it?!
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JMan Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 10:24 am
@King John,
That’s what it sounded like.
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Now that I have finished cleaning up the vomit induced by viewing Doughty in that abomination of a jersey.
I agree with another poster, that talk is cheap. Lombardi is stating Meehan isn’t returning his calls. Doughty is saying no rush, but he wants to remain a King. IMO these are stupid games that do not paint a very good picture to us King fans.
I do not have the article in front of me at the moment, but didn’t DL stated he made DD an offer that would make him the highest paid player in a Kings uni? So I guess the only stumbling block is years of service. Should he be the highest paid Kings? Not at this point IMO. DD is a phenom, there is no doubt, but unless that contracts length isn’t in double digits then I wouldn’t offer that kind of coin. The reward for the dollars up front would be for missing out on the free agency lotto, but he would remain a King and be one of the cornerstones in building a potential dynasty.
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puck73 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 10:07 am
@LicoriceBiscuit, You should be thankfull he doesnt have Scott Boras as his agent, I cant imagine how you would feel then !
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number 6 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 10:13 am
@puck73,
Puck, that’s sort of my point though. Vernon Wells like I don’t know how many millions and he’s hitting .200
Manny Ramirez two years at $25M. Didn’t work out too well that.
It’s just endemic in sports and to me it’s not very pretty.
There is just too much greed. They absolutely deserve to be paid very very well. But there is a point, and then there is a point.
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puck73 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 10:27 am
@number 6, Hey, I agree about the greed and selfishness. Look what has happened this offseason, the salary cap goes up about 6 million and these agents and their players take it as a green light to gobble up as much money as they can, no arguement there. The thing with me is, I have complete faith that Dean Lombardi will do what is best for the Kings, not Drew Doughty. And as far as Drew is concerned, I have said this before, but it bare’s repeating, he and his agent better be careful playing Russian Roulette with Dean because I will tell you what, If deep down Drew really wants to be a part of what we are building here and his agent ends up blowing it for him and he ends up getting dealt somewhere that he had no interest in playing for in the first place, then he will learn a lesson the hard way. AGAIN…I have complete faith that Dean will do whats best for the KINGS !
Eric K Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 11:56 am
@number 6, I don’t disagree, but #1 Baseball is on a complete new and ridiculous level, and #2 Doughty is not 35+ and declining in skill. I guess we can call the greed from Meehan… slightly-more-justified-greed?
Stuart Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 1:45 pm
@number 6, VWells is kind of the Angels version of our Poni, both were afterthoughts after the big fish (Crawford for the Angels) got away… Both were overpaid but grabbed in a moment of desperation.
LicoriceBiscuit Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 10:22 am
@puck73, Without a doubt. Meehan is the brain-donor whom had Nabokov hold out and the SJ fans never forgave him. I have a friend ( a Kings fan,) who lives in SJ and he said that the SJ fans NEVER warmed to him after that. If they won he was lucky and if they lost the blame fell squarely upon Nabokov. Sure, in the position of a net-minder that can be the case. I would just hate to see any type of poison seeping into to our young hockey team.
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5holer Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 11:36 am
@LicoriceBiscuit, I cannot find the roulette wheel here that you speak of so ominously! This stuff from both sides(3 actually) is Can of Corn, Proto-typical, spin cycle and rinse, completely anti-bacterial mush talk! There is not one thing unique or different in this negotiation than in any of those you mention, nor any others of this ilk!! You guys buy into all the gamesmanship and lawyer speak stuff and it is all within the rules of the game of leverage, or bluff as the case may be! Puck73 said it best but I will add this onto it….DL will do what is right for LAKs and that should what is right for DD simultaneously! In team sports nothing else ever works…proof is right there in your examples.. Manny Ramirez, Nabokov, and so many others that don’t or didn’t get the memo!….There is no I in Team! Put $6 Mil on a table full of lawyers seated around it and what do you get? An empty table with a bill of particulars for services rendered taped to the table! Take it all and Bill em for more! Let’s take naive out of the equation here!
LicoriceBiscuit Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 12:47 pm
@LicoriceBiscuit, Actually this is @5holer – I don’t think anyone has bought into anything, we are making comments regarding what each sides has said. Also, a few facts regarding a couple different agents. Of course they are all talking/spinning and insulating their individual position. Of course DL is going to do what is best for the Kings…he is employed by the club, and consequently best for DD because he is an important cog in the success of LAK’s. Try a few other factoids like the sky is blue and water is wet, rather than trying to explain whatever your point was and your “roulette wheel” analogy. I did enjoy the many examples of cliches you utilized in one post.
In true (my) namesake fashion…
Talk is cheaper than that contract he wants to sign.
I’ll believe it when I see that ‘Doughty Signs’ new thread headline here on the Insider…and it better not be Rich telling us Drew is reading books to deaf kids..
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Michael J. Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 11:24 am
@Cynic,
At this point I am more concerned with his agent’s track record than I am about Doughty’s desire to be a King or his own contractural preferences.
I don’t think Meehan and DL get along too well…
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Cynic Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 11:42 am
@Michael J., YEP! Fully concur with you there. Very solid point. Meehan is probably a step above Tambelinni in DL’s eyes right about now. This is why I believe it is not good that DD and DL have not talked since mid-july. Letting his agent with a less than stellar reputation handle EVERYTHING is not good for relations.
Actually, I was surprised that Doughty did that interview (Or that Meehan would actually let him) as tense as thiese negotiations are. Hopefully if that is a sign of DD taking a little more control, he’ll take that even further and reach out to DL to chat.
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Drew in a sweater with a shark head on it is horrific. Also ugly are the other players (in white) wearing the webbed D. Yuck! Ironic that a charity game in Canada features the team logos of two California teams.
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God that Sharks jersey on him is giving me the creeps!
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Is it Oct.18th yet? I just bought tix to the opener at Staples. Am I jonesing yet? Yes!
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The Kings will be on VERSUS SIX (6) times this year! that is probably the most since versus and outdoor life network has been broadcasting NHL games.
full schedule
http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=72806
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StillneedDewey FKA PakiFro Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 11:40 am
@Sebastian,
Damn it! now i have to get VS for the full year
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5holer Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 11:49 am
@Sebastian, Nice stuff! When you win in LA, you get the attention! When you lose you get lost in LaLaLand! The land of fruits and nuts and milk and honey and so on ad-nauseum! About time LAKs get some National Play! Can’t ignore this team’s potential now! Broadcasters are not so dumb really! A tribute to Lombardi’s Management Team and AEG. Special thanks to Tim Liewecke IMO! Finally some hockey people in town running this show! Six times may turn into 12 by the end of the season!?
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BrokeKingsFan Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
@Sebastian, Im so glad VS comes with AT&T U-Verse
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Sebastian Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 1:03 pm
@Sebastian, Not bad, topping the chart with most games are Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with about 10 games each.
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Eric K Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
@Sebastian, Also good news: VS/NBC Sports Network is producing every game they broadcast. In other words, no simulcasting the Sharks feed for playoff games!
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Eric K Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 1:24 pm
@Eric K, link: http://twitter.com/#!/stevelepore/status/104264461887619072
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King Cobra Reply:
August 20th, 2011 at 1:49 am
@Sebastian, Only one friggin game on NBC this year. Hopefully they don’t cancel it like they did last year.
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Good Lord get that shark jersey off! “The numbers don’t really matter”, gee I wish that was really true. If so, good man.
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MY EYES!!!!!!!!
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Stuart Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 12:33 pm
@Subby, these goggles, they do nothing!!!
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Las Vegas October 1st anyone?
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Sebastian Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
@Markie Mark, i will be there! love frozen fury. funnest game of the year for me. i get too nervous during the playoffs and cant really enjoy the games very much.
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I’ve done a little asking around on a different non-Kings site to try and gauge what non-Kings fans think Doughty is worth. The general consensus is $5.5-$6M on a shorter term deal and $6M-$6.5M for a longer term deal.
I have no idea like everyone else, but if I had to guess what the sticking point is, I would guess it has to do with the number of UFA years DL gets. I think Doughty would rather sign up until his UFA status kicks in while DL would like to tie him up longer and get him signed a few years into his UFA.
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tornado12 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 1:52 pm
@Dave, you are spot on. I too feel that his agent is saying ‘get max dollars now up until you are a UFA and then we can REALLY cash in’. I can also see why DL would like him to sign for more years, but if he just wants the short term deal then you dont get as much now. Thus the impasse. good call Dave
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He didn’t say much other than what I expected, at least he doesn’t look pudgy!
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As we get closer to the start of the season it seems like time is slowing down. I get jacked every year for the start of another Kings season, but this our team is so deep with talent the anticipation is severe!!!
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Kingsfanone Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 2:11 pm
@LicoriceBiscuit,
I totally agree with you! Worse now since as I posted above, I bought tix for the home opener today. Now it’s really going to slow time!
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If the LA Kings will not agreed with Drew Doughty with Drew Doughty’s agent said that if the LA Kings will not agreed with Doughty by the end of August or September and before the training camp starts that means if the LA Kings can not sign Drew Doughty that means Drew Doughty has to sign a Different team to sign Doughty
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Stuart Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 3:30 pm
@Adam M, I’m kind of starting to like your posts…
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Shotongoal Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 3:58 pm
@Adam M, sure!!!
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LicoriceBiscuit Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 4:05 pm
@Adam M, Wait…what?
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fsd1 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 4:08 pm
@Adam M, step away from the bottle!
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tim chaney Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 4:34 pm
@fsd1, LOL…
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King Cobra Reply:
August 20th, 2011 at 1:54 am
@tim chaney, SO LOL I agreed…
puck73 Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 5:07 pm
@Adam M, Huh? And just exactly what did the Fullerton PD do to you son?
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Kingsfanone Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 6:26 pm
@puck73,
If his name was Adam D I’d have to say he still has concussion issues, but maybe it is him & he forgot his last name starts with D.
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Player-X Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 6:49 pm
@Adam M, I am starting to get it…Scary, but I actually get his point. It’s a baseless rumor, but ya gotta admit the writer has a certain style, the style of uncertainty.
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Adam M Reply:
August 19th, 2011 at 5:39 am
@Player-X, If Drew Doughty will be nervous if he signed with the Kings for his long term deal can go for between 5 or 7 years with the kings
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Stuart Reply:
August 19th, 2011 at 7:54 am
@Adam M, did any teacher ever mention this thing called “tenses” that used in most languages??? Like past, present, or future? Pick one and run with it!
Michael_DD8 Reply:
August 19th, 2011 at 11:02 am
@Adam M,
Wait…that wasnt a joke? oh man
5holer Reply:
August 20th, 2011 at 1:06 pm
@Adam M, I would love to agreed or disagreed, that means I’m not sure how to do either one!
5holer Reply:
August 20th, 2011 at 1:08 pm
@Adam M, I forgive you for the faupaus here, in light of the hour you wrote them 5:39am? I may have gotten it anyway now that the sun is up!
Deke'r Reply:
August 19th, 2011 at 9:04 pm
@Adam M, EXACTLY!!
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He certainly didn’t help his agent’s negotiating position.
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Whoa, absolutely NOTHING of any merit was said or done in the video, he looks slightly thinner which he should, and now all the sudden he’s gonna sign, and he’s a bargain, and his waste is that of emeralds.
I think the only thing he can do to prove he wants to be a King to me, is sit down, and sign the contract with the team he allegedly wants to play for. I could skate around and say I want to play for the Kings to, that doesn’t mean anything.
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Shotongoal Reply:
August 19th, 2011 at 10:32 am
@Nyck, he’s already a Kings player. Relax, its called negotiations!
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Here’s my take on the Drew video… I like the sound of it. Dude looks like he’s in shape. He is 100% growing up. Yes i know we all just want him to sign. “A mans got to do what a man’s got to do” We can sit here all day long and give our points of view, but really it doesn’t solve the problem. Only the Kings and Drew can do it. Whatever we think, do, or say will not change Drew’s mind. He knows what he wants and his going to hold out until he gets it. The Kings on the other hand will do whats in the best interest of the Kings. We as fans have a right to express our feelings. Thanks to Rich and all his peeps we have this site to say what we feel. I do believe that the players check in on us bloggers from time to time. More now then when the season is going. Maybe some of you guys have great ideas, some of you have far out ideas, but that’s good. I like the Kid. I think his head is on right and he’s not falling for the frozen ice cream trick. I hope he signs, i want him to be a King. This club means the world to me and to many of you. We all want to win. Being part of something, even if your someone who can only listen to a few games on the radio or a season ticket junkie that bleeds nothing but Kings blood has their part in it. Look, just be the best fan you can be. I’ve learned so much from many of you. Last year a had a blast, posting, calling in on Kings talk, saving money so I could make the trip to LA and watch two games. Most of all just BEING a Kings fan is the best. Over the last four years we have watched this team go up and down so many times. It makes me happy knowing that guys like Brown and Kopi are finally going to get the credit they deserve. Hang in there people! We are changing for the good and always remember that we Kings fans will always be ready. All Hail the Kingdom!!!!!!!!
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Go kings go
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Passing a kidney stone last night is not as painfull as august. Bob save my soul with the beautiful voice that is a kings game on my tv.
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“I’ll bet you dollars to donuts we’ll get a deal done eventually”
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PowrrrPlay Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 9:07 pm
@jess, lol, had DD said that in the interview i think that would have been a awsome punk. hahaha
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Not liking him wearing that uni
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Drew,
If you want something done, find another agent that’s doesn’t want a bigger piece of pie. You agent is notorious for wanting too much.
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sorry if someone else has posted this, as is undoubtedly the case– it’s just too obvious: “can’t wait to get something done,” Drew? obviously that’s exactly what you not only ‘can,’ but ARE doing. don’t be a liar Drew, if you really “can’t wait to get something done,” then don’t wait to get something done– tell your agent to get it done. Who is it that works for whom?
don’t tell me it’s simplistic, it’s not. i’m not naive. the game is self-evident. everyone who cares to pay attention knows this is a study in strategic greed and ego management.
you’re obviously going to be a wealthy man, Drew. at 21 years of age you’ll be more materially secure than 99.999 percent of all homo sapiens have been throughout the many thousands of years our kind has existed. no matter what potential contract you sign. for a dream job of objectification as a god of sorts. even when adjusted for the economic times, you’ll make more than Copernicus or Galileo or Newton or Einstein ever did!! more than they all made put together!! if you really “can’t wait to get something done,” then don’t don’t make this look like standard Narcissism 101– don’t wait to get something done.
yeah, i feel better now . . .
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sorry if someone else has posted this, as is undoubtedly the case– it’s just too obvious: “can’t wait to get something done,” Drew? obviously that’s exactly what you not only ‘can,’ but ARE doing. don’t be a liar Drew, if you really “can’t wait to get something done,” then don’t wait to get something done– tell your agent to get it done. Who is it that works for whom?
don’t tell me it’s simplistic, it’s not. i’m not naive. the game is self-evident. everyone who cares to pay attention knows this is a study in strategic greed and ego management.
you’re obviously going to be a wealthy man, Drew. at 21 years of age you’ll be more materially secure than 99.999 percent of all homo sapiens have been throughout the many thousands of years our kind has existed. no matter what potential contract you sign. for a dream job of objectification as a god of sorts. even when adjusted for the economic times, you’ll make more than Copernicus or Galileo or Newton or Einstein ever did!! more than they all made put together!! if you really “can’t wait to get something done,” then don’t don’t make this look like standard Narcissism 101– don’t wait to get something done.
yeah, i feel better now . . .
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wes Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 10:30 pm
honestly, i just clicked the “Submit Comment” button once. i’d be happy to say ‘i’m sorry’ if the stereophonic post was my doing, but some cyber whackiness just happened
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I still haven’t once doubted Doughty being a king next season, there’s 0 reason to think he would go anywhere else. By hanging with Couture, im sure there is alot of friendly chirping about next seasons teams (especially by both the kings off season, and the sharks)like who will win and such. It has to be fun to have a buddy on a rival California team.
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cool he’s not blotted, his arms look to thin, if he was serious he’d pump some weights. I’m a 50 year old surfer and my arms are 3 times as thick! 4 mil. per year to free agency or 6 mil. per year for 10 years.
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Team…………. Possible NBC Apps
Boston……….. ………….7
Philadelphia…… ………….7
Pittsburgh…….. ………….6
Chicago………. ………….5
Detroit………… ………….5
N.Y. Rangers… ………….5
Washington…… ………….5
Buffalo……….. ………….2
Los Angeles….. ………….1
Minnesota……. ………….1
San Jose……… ………….1
St. Louis……… ………….1
Pretty good company. No Ducks. No Tampa Bay either though.
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Stuart Reply:
August 19th, 2011 at 7:57 am
@LA_1968, w west coast teams in the lot??? SAD. I haven’t checked the sched, but are they playing each other in that one appearance? Get a clue NBC!!!
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LA_1968 Reply:
August 19th, 2011 at 8:35 am
@Stuart, Nah… The Kings game is at the Blackhawks. The other option for NBC to choose for that slot is Boston at Pittsburgh. It’s hard to imagine a scenario where they’d prefer our game but stuff happens. I’d like to hear Doc Emery do a Kings game though.
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Stuart Reply:
August 19th, 2011 at 8:45 am
@LA_1968, I wonder if part of this east-coast-heavy schedule is that NBC doesn’t want to take up its early evening viewing times with hockey since all these games are usually on at 1230est/930pst? Yet golf can take up 6 hours on any given weekend??? It’s a shame, especially since one of the best divisions in the league is on the west coast…no respect. At least Versus is finally wising up.
LA_1968 Reply:
August 19th, 2011 at 10:28 am
@Stuart, You make a good point about the start times. 930am pst. If you notice, there are zero Canadian teams on NBC. To me this means it is critical to have two US markets watching each game on NBC so they can make some money. Otherwise you’d expect to see a classic like Boston Montreal or a finals rematch of Boston Vancouver. Back to the 930am pst start time… If the road team were a west coast team then they will have very limited viewers from that market because it’s so early. Almost like if it were a Canadian team. We’ll never get an NBC home game unless we get to the finals. Imagine heading to Staples at 730am. For the Kings to actually get that Chicago game on NBC on 3/11 we’d have to have some serious buzz surround the team. Either an awesome record or maybe sign Crosby on the deadline at the end of February.
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Stuart Reply:
August 19th, 2011 at 10:39 am
@LA_1968, I hadn’t noticed the lack of CAN teams… I guess we should just be thankful that NJ and the Isles are bottom bound or we wouldn’t have been on at all.
and WRT Crosby, I wonder if any of those 6 scheduled PIT games get nix’d if they deem him not fit to play next year…
oops, that lone “w” should have been a 2.
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