LOS ANGELES - Kings defenseman Drew Doughty can verify that losing used to have its rewards as an NHL player in Southern California.
"Back in the day, we could pretty much roll in anywhere, and there was no way anybody would know who you were. No possible way," Doughty said. "Now, it seems like everywhere we do go now we are getting recognized. ... It's more like when you are home in Canada."
Doughty has played a major role in making the Kings more recognizable and and giving the franchise a stronger presence in the marketplace since they won the Stanley Cup in 2012. He's an engaging, witty personality and he's a dominant defenseman, similar to the impact Denis Potvin had with the New York Islanders.
One of the New York Rangers' primary missions in Saturday's Game 2 (7 p.m. ET, NBC) will be figuring out how to diminish Doughty's effectiveness.
Kevin Allen, USA TODAY Sports
No comments:
Post a Comment