Anze Kopitar

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (719+ words) The wait was certainly worth it for LA Kings defenseman Drew Doughty. After 18 seasons in the shadow of others, Doughty got the recognition he rightfully deserved. The Kings named Doughty the franchise’s 15th captain, a wait that seemed far too long…...

3+ day, 10+ min ago   (73+ words) Drew Doughty is the 15th captain in team history. He served as an alternate captain since 2016-17, when Anze Kopitar replaced Dustin Brown as captain....

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (226+ words) Long-time Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty has been named the 15th captain in franchise history following Anze Kopitar’s retirement. Since Kopitar hung up his skates at the end of last season, the Kings have been without a captain. But Doughty,…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (290+ words) The Los Angeles Kings will have a new captain in 2026-27 following the retirement of franchise icon Anze Kopitar. The Los Angeles Kings are without Anze Kopitar for the first time since his NHL debut in 2006-07. 20 years of reliable leadership and…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (695+ words) The LA Kings have announced defenseman Drew Doughty as the 15th captain in team history. Additionally, forwards Adrian Kempe and Artemi Panarin, and defenseman Mikey Anderson will serve as alternate captains for the 2026-27 season. Doughty will be the seventh defenseman in…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (325+ words) Defenseman has played entire 18-season career for Los Angeles, been alternate since 2015-16 © Juan Ocampo/NHLI via Getty Images Drew Doughty was named captain of the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday. Doughty replaces Anze Kopitar, who retired following the 2025-26 season after…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (711+ words) IDAHO FALLS — After winning the 2025 Dineen Cup, the Idaho Falls Spud Kings fell short last spring, dropping their final two playoff games 1-0. Those were the last contests in the National Collegiate Development Conference as the Spuds moved up a tier…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (308+ words) Komets forward Justin Vaive controls the puck in the third period against the South Carolina Stingrays in 2021. The Cincinnati Cyclones announced on Tuesday that Justin Vaive, a 2021 Kelly Cup champion with the Komets, is retiring after 16 years in pro hockey....

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (1025+ words) The Kraken face a pivotal season that could change their franchise for years. What hard questions await them? Hi! This was supposed to come out over a month ago, but then the state caught fire! And more specifically, Spokane did!...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (596+ words) Here are three questions surrounding the Los Angeles Kings as they prepare for life without now-former captain Anze Kopitar. The Los Angeles Kings are entering a completely new era for their franchise. Anze Kopitar has retired from the game of…...