Drew Doughty is ramping up his skating as he works toward a return with the Los Angeles Kings, though the two-time Stanley Cup champion said "we've still got some time" before a potential season debut.

The first major impact that Doughty will add is that once he is back in the mix, his presence should reshape the defensive lineup, potentially pushing players with strong seasons

According to Darren Dreger via TSN Insider Trading, Drew Doughty is expected to rejoin the team next week. Although it is unclear whether he will be ready to play immediately, he will be in one of the final stages of ramping up before returning to game action.