Twelve years after helping Canada claim gold in Sochi, Drew Doughty is back in the Olympic bunch. 

The veteran Kings blueliner has been invited to Hockey Canada’s orientation camp along with his teammate Quinton Byfield for the 2026 Winter Games — a testament to his longevity and continued impact for the city of Los Angeles. 

Doughty was a key part of Canada's multiple gold-medal runs in 2010 (Vancouver) and 2014 (Sochi), where he was widely considered one of the best defensemen through the team's run at the gold medal.  

Now, a decade later, he finds himself in a new role — a veteran presence in a pool full of younger names like Byfield, Evan Bouchard, Noah Dobson, and Bowen Byram. 

Yet Doughty’s invitation is no charity gesture. He’s quietly had a strong resurgence with the Kings, logging big minutes, leading a young blue line, and showing he can still play a top-four role. 

His experience, defensive IQ, and familiarity with international pressure are qualities Hockey Canada may covet when it comes time to finalize its roster.

For the Kings, it’s also a proud moment. One of the last remaining links to their Stanley Cup era could be representing Canada on the world’s biggest stage once more.