Doughty Named Kings Captain as Kempe, Anderson, Panarin Named Alternate Captains

Drew Doughty was announced as the Los Angeles Kings’ 15th captain for the 2026-27 season, with Mikey Anderson, Adrian Kempe, and Artemi Panarin named as alternate captains. The move follows Anze Kopitar’s retirement, and comes despite Doughty’s expiring contract, which is expected to be addressed with a extension discussions next summer. Doughty, a two-time Stanley Cup winner and longtime leader, is set to begin his 19th NHL season with the Kings, and the team will address media at training camp as plans for his future unfold.