Initial Doughty comments
On the telecast, Drew Doughty was asked whether he intends to play in the NHL next season.
``Yeah I do. I think that's my main focus. I really want to step in and make an impact in the NHL next year. I really want to be on the Kings. It's a dream come true.''
On the weight he lost since the end of the season, and whether he was trying to make a statement by getting in shape.
``I didn't like being told I wasn't committed. I worked really hard this summer to be fit.''
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About Rich Hammond
Rich Hammond has covered the Kings, on a full-time or part-time basis, since the 2000-01 season. He was the beat writer for the entire John Torchetti era and has witnessed Bob Miller singing country music in a Nashville honky-tonk bar. A native of Los Angeles, Rich has worked at the Daily News since 1999 and also serves as the paper's deputy sports editor. E-mail Rich at rich.hammond@dailynews.com.
Bob McKenzie over at TSN stated that Doughts will "absolutely be in the nhl next year."
I love this mans enthusiasm to play in LA.
Good job MR. LOMBARDI.
See, I'm not that bad.