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Kings give away Doughty's locker stall
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08:22 AM ET 09.22 | The Kings are trying to move on without Drew Doughty in the fold. As long as [Doughty] remains unsigned -- and there's no telling when the restricted free-agent defenseman's dispute with the Kings will be resolved -- Thomas Hickey and Viatcheslav Voynov will continue to dream their NHL dreams. Each made a solid impression in the Kings' first Staples Center exhibition Wednesday and stayed in firm contention for a roster spot. Voynov, who was given Doughty's locker at the Kings' practice rink Wednesday morning, came to the net to poke in a loose puck during a power play and Hickey had a goal disallowed on a dubious goaltender interference call on teammate Kyle Clifford.
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Once he signs, they'll let him pick any locker he wants.
Stranger
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A little early to take out the thrash...
Stranger
Pearl City, HI
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The DRAMA!!!
PensFanDealWithIt
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Now this is a news flash for sure. Where oh where will Drew get a locker now? Every day a new low is reached in the Weekly World News-like coverage of hockey. Sheesh.
Slapshot
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I'm gonna pull an Argos........TRADE HIM TO THE OILERS!!!
HungLikeAThief
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For what? Just curious to see what you'd give up for him.
Stranger
Pearl City, HI
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Fantasy draft Strange. I don't know what they would have to give up, but it would be a boatload.
HungLikeAThief
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this sounds like one of those, "my parents rented out my room" thingys
Spiny Norman
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I don't understand why no one has signed him to an offer-sheet. This kid is amazing!
Argos.
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I KNOW, EH?!?!?!
Argos.
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I'd give up two firsts, a 2nd, and a 3rd. Give up what the compensation is for signing him to an offer-sheet.
I don't care if you finish last again and give up the 1st overall pick (which Edmonton wont if they have Doughty), because odds are you aren't gonna get a player as good as Doughty next draft.
Argos.
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If you have to deal players and not picks, maybe a package of:
Omark, Lander, Magnus (the 3 Swedes) and then I guess a defense, one of either Gilbert/Smid/Whitney. I think that should be enough, but if it isn't add some draft picks that aren't 1st rounders.
Argos.
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Why would you want to pick up a kid who thinks he's the second coming of Bobby Orr? I don't care how good he really is, I wouldn't want him now just because of his attitude.
Good for the Kings. I know it was just a symbolic jesture, but they are telling him that they are moving on. Who is going to be hurt worse if he doesn't show up this year?
Burgh-Fan
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But who gets his shower flip flops?
Harry Crack
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I know, annoying isn't it.
Good thing there's never any in Pittsburgh.
Canuck eh?
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He might not be the second coming of Bobby Orr, but he is the second coming of Ray Bourque.
He is worth $7 million easily. Especially if the cap keeps going up, and salaries too. In 5-years, $7 million for Doughty will be a discount, both because he will be the best and because salaries will be a lot higher.
But I hear Doughty wants to sign a short-term deal, and I think that is what has the Kings in a tougher situation than the salary. Doughty only wants a 3-year deal or less, the Kings want to sign him longterm.
Argos.
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I knew you would hear the cowbells ringing Argos. I would love to see Doughty in an Oil uni too.
HungLikeAThief
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So the Kings finally had a productive off-season instead of just striking out on UFA's and what do they do....
Nard Dog
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No, no he is not!
Golden Bay
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Dude is just going to alienate himself from the fans for holding out for what most will never make in 20 life times.
Northern Devil
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