Per Andy Strickland of 1380 ESPN and Hockey Buzz, reports in his latest blog:
“Sources say the LA Kings will select Guelph D-man Drew Doughty with the 2nd overall pick.”
Doughty a King?
The next best thing to Kings' fans other than the Daily News' Rich Hammond would have to be the Daily News' Don Fulton who has been getting the best interviews with Kings' prospects and draft picks. Read an excerpt from Fulton's Doughty interview:
"Question: Can you tell the readers who haven’t had the chance to see you play what your playing style is as a defenseman?
Doughty: I’m more of an offensive-defenseman. This year I’ve really worked on becoming more of a two-way player. I’ve become a lot better in the defensive zone, I like to take the body and hit a lot and I like to get the job done. I’ll do anything to get the job done, whether it is blocking shots or whatever it takes. My main thing is I like to jump into the play a lot and I like to run the power play – those are my two most favorite things to do."
Daily News' Interview Part One Doughty "Question: If you could select any team in the NHL to take you come draft day, who would it be?
Doughty: Right now I would honestly have to say that it would be L.A. because I see where they are in the standings and I know obviously it is a great place to play and everyone loves it there, I mean it is kind of different there, you get to show up to the rink in shorts and a t-shirt and that would be awesome. And with them being low in the standings I would hope that I could maybe get into their system quicker than maybe a team that is higher up in the standings. It would just be a great place to go and a great fit."
Daily News' Interview Part Two Doughty
I will provide a future blog on Doughty where I can learn more about his background. For now, here are some additional videos and articles to peruse:
Stamkos vs. Doughty Maple Leafs' TV on Doughty Doughty Statistics
Discuss.
Carla Muller Carla.hockeygal@att.net