what a difference a year makes, Doughty style

[jbmmadman]

season totals for Drew Doughty for 08-09:
GP G A TP +/-
81 6 21 27 -17

unbelievable improvement, current season totals:

GP G A TP +/-
52 10 30 40 15

my goodness, the kids got mad skills and is a big contributor to the Kings success this season...

Currently 5th in scoring amongst all NHL defensmen...I'm very impressed

[30ranfordfan]

Yep.

I usually snicker when I hear the words "future Norris trophy winner" thrown around..... becuase that gets said about any defenceman that is uner 25, can play 20+ minutes a night (without looking bad) and rack up 35 points.

When they say it about Doughty, it's true.

[CSSports]

A LOT of people predicted about 10 goals and 31 assists for Doughty this year.....He is one assist away from that prediction with 32 games left to play

Last season, I was very impressed on what he did being on a young team near last place - The -17 is so deceiving but its still a stst. I thought for sure he would make the ballot for Calder (although Mason did deserve to win it)

This year, He looks so comfortable out there - He skates with ease.....I know I am crazy to think this but I think he skates from end to end like Coffey used to do......

5th in points (40)
T3rd in Goals (10)
6th in Assists (30)
T10th in +/- (+15)
T3rd in PPG (5)
T2nd in GWG (3)
6th in Shot% (10.4%)
16th in TOI (24:34)

If he maintains these stats, he should at least be considered for a Norris....

[Prime B]

And once we shore up the front with Kovy....................

[MatsSundin13Rocks]

Doughtry is looking great! Definitely should a top D-Man in the NHL for a long time. As for the Norris he'll definitely get some consideration for it. I think Duncan Keith and Mike Green are leading the charge though. LA is looking great.

[gretzky99]

watching DD every night i have not seen a better d-man all year. he has an incredibly high hockey iq and frankly he was much better than both green and keith when they played the caps and hawks.

he won't win the norris this year as they won't give it to anyone that's 20, but he is the class of his draft class.

[cnshockey]

I honestly am shocked at how a kid his age plays as well as he does. His hockey IQ is through the roof, he has GREAT vision, he's got a good shot, he can skate the puck very well, and he's becoming pretty good in his own zone. I'm so happy he's a King!

[CSSports]

Just watched tonights game - I know I am a little bias but there is no way anyone can deny his skills!!!

[waf]

When i watched him play in Guelph I new he had mad skils and just needed to mature.

looks like he his well on the way.
All the best to him.

Also LA