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Adrian Kempe Signs $85M Extension with Kings

11/19/2025

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Adrian Kempe signed an eight-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings worth $85 million, the second-largest in team history.
Kempe said the deal is his home and that he wanted to stay with the Kings, taking a slight discount.
Head Coach Jim Hiller praised Kempe's versatility and leadership as the team considers Kopitar's potential retirement, cementing him as a core player.

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Adrian Kempe signed an eight-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings worth $85 million, the second-largest in team history.
Kempe said the deal is his home and that he wanted to stay with the Kings, taking a slight discount.
Head Coach Jim Hiller praised Kempe's versatility and leadership as the team considers Kopitar's potential retirement, cementing him as a core player.