Longtime Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty has officially announced the end of his illustrious 20-year NHL career, all of which was spent with the franchise he has called home. The emotional news comes after the Kings were swept out of the playoffs by the Colorado Avalanche, a decisive 5-1 loss serving as the final nail in the coffin. Doughty, a two-time Stanley Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, had expressed his feelings of closure at the end of the regular season, but it was clear that the end was near for the beloved veteran. As one of the most iconic and dominant defenders in Kings history, Doughty's legacy will be remembered for years to come, and fans will be eager to hear his thoughts on the end of an era.
His 20-year NHL career, all of it spent with the Kings, was over. He felt the emotions at the end of the regular season, but this was final, the Kings swept after losing 5-1 to the Colorado Avalanche ...