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Doughty's dough is No. 1 priority for Kings

LOS ANGELES_Yet another long summer awaits the Los Angeles Kings, with issues that can't be resolved quickly, like in a television show. For the moment, No. 8 is enough.

Although 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

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