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Adrian Kempe Seeks Long-Term Deal with Kings

9/11/2025

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Adrian Kempe of the Los Angeles Kings aims for a long-term stay with the team during the NHL Player Media Tour.
He is in the final year of a four-year contract with a $5.5 million cap hit and anticipates upcoming contract discussions.
Last season, Kempe led the Kings with 35 goals and 73 points, consistently ranking among top scorers.
The Kings must make contract decisions for players like Anze Kopitar and Andrei Kuzmenko, with over $33.7 million in projected cap space for 2026-27.
Retaining Kempe is vital as the team navigates a competitive free-agent market.

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Adrian Kempe of the Los Angeles Kings aims for a long-term stay with the team during the NHL Player Media Tour.
He is in the final year of a four-year contract with a $5.5 million cap hit and anticipates upcoming contract discussions.
Last season, Kempe led the Kings with 35 goals and 73 points, consistently ranking among top scorers.
The Kings must make contract decisions for players like Anze Kopitar and Andrei Kuzmenko, with over $33.7 million in projected cap space for 2026-27.
Retaining Kempe is vital as the team navigates a competitive free-agent market.