"It was reported Sunday that the 29-year-old Kempe was signed to an eight-year, $85 million extension that carries a $10.625 million AAV. That's nearly double his current contract, which he signed ahead of the 2022-23 season and is worth $5.5 million per year. The new deal will take effect in 2026-27 and run through the 2033-34 NHL campaign, when Kempe is 37."
"Prior to putting pen to paper, the two sides were reportedly around $2 million apart when it came to agreeing on an annual salary. The Athletic reported that Holland was hoping for an AAV closer to $9.5 million, whereas Kempe's camp was looking for a figure closer to $11.5 million per year. The actual extension strikes almost a perfect balance between those, which makes it feel like a reasonable and good value deal."
Adrian Kempe, 29, signed an eight-year, $85 million extension with a $10.625 million average annual value, effective 2026-27 through 2033-34. The AAV nearly doubles his previous $5.5 million annual salary signed before 2022-23. Negotiations held roughly a $2 million annual gap; Ken Holland sought around $9.5 million while Kempe's camp targeted about $11.5 million, and the final deal splits the difference. AFP Analytics had projected a seven-year deal at $9.175 million AAV, but the longer term and rising cap pushed final value higher. Kempe has three 30-goal seasons and consecutive campaigns over 70 points, including a career-high 75 in 2023-24.
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