D.J. King is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played in the NHL with the St. Louis Blues and the Washington Capitals. Drafted 190th overall in 2002, he was recognized throughout his career as an enforcer, using his 6 ft 3 in, 230 lb frame to defend teammates and contribute as a fourth-line energy forward. After debuting on October 5, 2006, he recorded his first NHL goal against Curtis Joseph in April 2007 and finished his NHL tenure before being traded to Washington in July 2010. This archive collects news, interviews, and updates covering his playing days, his retirement from professional hockey in 2013, and his post-career ventures.
