# CORNERSTONE: LA Kings' extend Brandt Clarke. Is he ready to LEAD the Kings blueline and the team?

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Podcast: [Locked On Kings - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Kings](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-kings-daily-podcast-on-the-los-angeles-kings-94741)
Published: 2026-07-01T08:46:28+00:00
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The LA Kings signed Brandt Clarke with a five-year, $37 million extension. As Drew Doughty nears the end of his contract and questions swirl about his future, Clarke appears primed to seize the number one defenseman role. Is he ready to lead the Kings’ blue line and power play, and could he become an elite NHL defenseman in the league’s next generation? Eddie Garcia breaks down the Kings’ offseason priorities, including Clarke’s contract implications, upcoming free agency decisions on Scott Laughton and Andre Kuzmenko and the search for new center options. Trade rumors heat up with Alexander Nikishin emerging as a potential target, while new head coach Peter Laviolette finalizes his staff with Hall of Famer Phil Housley and newcomer Ray Whitney. Get the latest on LA Kings roster moves, coaching changes, and potential impact players as the NHL free agency window opens.

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