"On Nov. 16, 2025, forward Adrian Kempe signed an eight-year extension worth $10.625 million average annual value (AAV) with the Los Angeles Kings. This marks a pivotal deal for Kempe himself and for the franchise as they look for a replacement after captain Anže Kopitar's retirement at the end of the 2025-26 season. The 29-year-old Swedish native has been essential in providing an elite combination of scoring, speed, and playmaking, serving as a physical presence that makes him the complete two-way veteran the Kings need."
"Taking a look at Kempe's previous season to now, there's room for improvement, considering his best season in the NHL was in 2022-23, as he accumulated 41 goals, 26 assists, and 67 points in 82 games. The seasons that followed saw him surpass the 70-point mark as he posted 75 points in the 2023-24 season and 73 points in 2024-25."
Adrian Kempe signed an eight-year extension worth $10.625 million AAV with the Los Angeles Kings on Nov. 16, 2025. The 29-year-old Swedish forward combines scoring, speed, playmaking and a physical presence that projects as a long-term two-way option to help replace captain Anže Kopitar after the 2025-26 season. Drafted 29th overall in 2014, Kempe has developed into a player the organization can build around. General manager Ken Holland has expressed approval of Kempe's style and stats. Kempe reached 41 goals in 2022-23 and exceeded 70 points in both 2023-24 and 2024-25, though goal consistency remains an area for improvement.
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