Yet another long summer awaits the Kings, with issues that can't be resolved quickly, like in a television show. For the moment, No. 8 is enough.
While the aftermath of their first-round playoff elimination centers on their measly three goals in a four-game sweep, the pressing question Friday was whether veteran defenseman Drew Doughty will sign an extension with the Kings when he's eligible on July 1.
"No. 1 priority," general manager Rob Blake said on exit-meeting day. "I don't think we've ever shied away from that."
"I'm a big part of that team and I've got to try to bring us into that winning ways again," Doughty said.