Kings News: CONFIRMED: 6 years, $25 million for Voynov

[Omni Owl]

i know you inserted the offensive caveat, but it's strange how Doughty is becoming underrated. this guy may not be scoring the points, but Sutter is riding Doughty as hard as he does Quick. DUring the playoffs, it was almost like Doughty was on every shift (what was he, #2 for ATOI only to Chara, the beast). He gets the toughest assignments and is expected to contribute defensively and offensively. There's no doubt that Doughty is a clear #1 on our team.

That said, I could only wish we got Voynov for 8 years, but i'm ecstatic we got him long term. Just wish we had space to sign other players.

Defensively Doughty was great, but he makes close to $7 Mil a year. ALL parts of his game should be dominating for that amount of cash, especially in the crucial playoffs. He'd better be good next year, same with Kopitar, whose playoff performance was ****ing atrocious...

 

[Johnny Utah]

Let's see how VV steps up this year. If he gets any better he has a shot at Norris consideration. There was not a night this past year Fox wasn't praising Voynov for his play.

 

[damacles1156]

Defensively Doughty was great, but he makes close to $7 Mil a year. ALL parts of his game should be dominating for that amount of cash, especially in the crucial playoffs. He'd better be good next year, same with Kopitar, whose playoff performance was ****ing atrocious...

Exactly, There is no excuse for Drew anymore.

He should be the best D man on the ice night in and night out.

His play against the Hawks was terrible.

Five points in 18 games (three at even Strength) and a minus Seven is not going to cut it(at any time during the playoffs).

 

[Winger23]

Exactly, There is no excuse for Drew anymore.

He should be the best D man on the ice night in and night out.

His play against the Hawks was terrible.

Five points in 18 games (three at even Strength) and a minus Seven is not going to cut it(at any time during the playoffs).

The dude was playing on a sprained ankle wasn't he?

 

[Model62]

The dude was playing on a sprained ankle wasn't he?

And almost 30 minutes a game -- against the top competition.

 

[etherialone]

And almost 30 minutes a game -- against the top competition.

Also is only 23 YEARS OLD.

Doughty is not only a phenom but is quietly (sort of) becoming one of the top 4 D in the game.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

https://twitter.com/RenLavoieRDS/status/347193402066083840

Slava Voynov:2013-14 1,750,000 + 1,000,000 SB 2014-15 3,000,000 2015-16 4,200,000 2016-17 4,400,000 2017-18 5,150,000 2018-19 5,500,000

 

[no name]

And almost 30 minutes a game -- against the top competition.

Chara is 12 years older, playing the same minutes, dominating, and getting paid less. Hes had two injuries and a split eye in the playoffs.

 

[Reclamation Project]

And Doughty outplayed him, and every other defensemen, last year.

 

[yankeeking]

Also is only 23 YEARS OLD.

Doughty is not only a phenom but is quietly (sort of) becoming one of the top 4 D in the game.

whenever they start on doughty I get that sick feeling we are watching larry freaking murphy again.....in time drew is going to be elite game in and game out and hopefully spends his whole career in LA and that I live long enough to see #8 go up to the rafters

 

[FrozenRoyalty]

LA Kings Sign Slava Voynov To Six-Year Deal, But Ripple Effect Could Push Scuderi Out

 

[chimrichalds18]

Also is only 23 YEARS OLD.

Doughty is not only a phenom but is quietly (sort of) becoming one of the top 4 D in the game.

If I had to pick a dman to build my team around, DD's my choice. Easily.

On topic: great signing by Lombardi. I hope Holmgren's taking notes.

 

[KingsFan7824]

Chara is 12 years older, playing the same minutes, dominating, and getting paid less. Hes had two injuries and a split eye in the playoffs.

Chara has played in over 1000 regular season games, over 100 playoff games, and is a mountain of a man. Doughty has played the equivalent of less than 5 full NHL seasons, and 50 playoff games.

That's not excusing any inconsistency in Doughty's play, but, Chara's first full NHL season was at the age of 22. Doughty would be barely out of college right now. It's not going to be perfect all the time.

 

[Rommel]

Both Doughty and Voynov will be UFA in the same season.(19-20)

 

[Model62]

Both Doughty and Voynov will be UFA in the same season.(19-20)

The countdown to Lombardi's stroke begins ... now!

 

[CharlieGirl]

It's ****ing great!

LOL - yeah, I kinda figured.

Look at the bright side. You have Streit and Meszaros locked up at $9.5MM a year while we have Doughty and Voynov for $11.1MM.

When you put it like that, Homer doesn't look so bad, does he? Does he?

Now that's just mean.

 

[KingKopitar11*]

You have to not like Doughty to call him out for his points. Sounds like a fantasy complaint. He was great and he played bad with a sprained ankle after that. I think he did the most he could with what he had. And let's not forget how many posts he hit. It's not like the offensive presence wasn't there.

 

[KingsFirstCup]

Chara is 12 years older, playing the same minutes, dominating, and getting paid less. Hes had two injuries and a split eye in the playoffs.

And is 6'9, 255 pounds

 

[etherialone]

whenever they start on doughty I get that sick feeling we are watching larry freaking murphy again.....in time drew is going to be elite game in and game out and hopefully spends his whole career in LA and that I live long enough to see #8 go up to the rafters

I feel the same way. I remember how bad the 8k boo birds would get on him at the forum every time the guy did anything even remotely off. I knew when we moved him we had just shot ourselves in the foot, again.

I hope you are right about DD spending his career with us and seeing his 8 in the rafters sounds like a great thing to me. Along with Luc and Davie's it would look really good. Home grown talented kids who turned out to be among the greatest names in hockey. I like it allot.

 

[KingsFirstCup]

If anyone is questioning Doughty as a 23 year old I suggest you go look up a few other defenseman in the NHL and where they were at 23. Chris Pronger, Duncan Keith, Keith Yandle, and Kris Letang to name a few. Heck while you're at it, go look up the Sedin Sisters' stats at 23 years old. Drew will be a force within the next 3 years

 

[MsMeow]

If anyone is questioning Doughty as a 23 year old I suggest you go look up a few other defenseman in the NHL and where they were at 23. Chris Pronger, Duncan Keith, Keith Yandle, and Kris Letang to name a few. Heck while you're at it, go look up the Sedin Sisters' stats at 23 years old. Drew will be a force within the next 3 years

Doughty is one of my favourite players. He is so in control when he has the puck and his hockey IQ is fantastic. He always knows what to do and can speed up or slow down play.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I think people sometimes forget that, especially with Mitchell and Greene out of the lineup, we were the youngest team in the NHL this year and something like 3rd youngest last year. We have a high set of expectations now, but let's not forget that players like Voynov and Doughty haven't even come close to peaking yet.