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Kings, Adrian Kempe Agree to Eight-Year, $85 Million Extension

The extension secures a top scorer to anchor the Kings through Kopitar’s upcoming retirement.

Nov 13, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe (9) skates with the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Overview

  • Multiple outlets, including the Associated Press citing a person with knowledge, report the deal carries a $10.625 million AAV and runs through the 2033-34 season.
  • TSN's Pierre LeBrun reported the contract is expected to be front-loaded.
  • Kempe leads Los Angeles with 19 points in 19 games this season and has produced multiple 30-goal, 70-point campaigns.
  • The agreement removes Kempe from the 2026 free-agent class, continuing a league trend of stars re-signing with their teams such as Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel, Kirill Kaprizov, Martin Necas and Kyle Connor.
  • He becomes one of the Kings’ top earners behind Drew Doughty, and re-signing him was a stated priority for GM Ken Holland as the club prepares for Anze Kopitar’s retirement.