# NO EXTENSION: Will the LA Kings and future Hall of Famer Drew Doughty part ways after this season?

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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: 2026-07-04T09:14:38+00:00
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The LA Kings face a decisions with future Hall of Famer Drew Doughty —will this be his final season in Los Angeles? Eddie Garcia breaks down Ken Holland's surprising decision not to offer Doughty an extension, exploring the implications for the Kings’ blue line, Brandt Clarke’s emerging role, and whether Doughty’s legacy will finish in LA or elsewhere. New additions Mats Zuccarello and Scott Laughton share their excitement about playing for the Kings next season, with insights on locker room leadership and lineup expectations under coach Peter Laviolette. The episode also covers the massive offer sheet the Anaheim Ducks’ Leo Carlsson received from Philadelphia, raising questions about salary cap strategy and Pacific Division rivalries. Tune in for expert analysis and all the crucial updates on LA Kings’ offseason moves and NHL power shifts.

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