Franchise Captaincy Lineage
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Drew Doughty (LA Kings)
Tenure: 2026–Present (1st yr)
Prior Captain: Anze Kopitar (2016–2026)
Franchise Era: Core Dynasty Pillar
Active NHL Captains Comparison Matrix
| Captain | Franchise | Appointed Year | Years As Captain | Seasons Prior To 'C' | Stanley Cups as Leader | Status |
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Research Provenance: Grounded in the official @NHL appointment of Drew Doughty as LA Kings captain, succeeding Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown.