Drew Doughty won’t be at the NHL Awards show to possibly accept another Norris Trophy, given to the league’s best defenseman, but he remains a big topic.
According to a team official, the Kings veteran, who won the award in 2016, is unable to attend Wednesday’s ceremony.
Still to be determined is whether Doughty and the Kings can work out a contract extension. Doughty has one season remaining on his eight-year, $56-million contract and the sides officially can begin negotiations July 1.
“We’re under the understanding we’re going to do what it takes to get Drew signed,” Blake said.