Adrian Kempe’s Surprise Deal with the Kings: What Does It Mean for the NHL’s Future?
The Los Angeles Kings and forward Adrian Kempe have agreed on a new eight-year contract extension worth $85 million.
Kempe’s new contract with the Kings carries an annual average value of $10.625 million.
Adrian Kempe and LA have agreed on an 8 year extension at an AAV of $10.625M
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) November 16, 2025
There were reports that once Kyle Connor signed with the Winnipeg Jets at $12 million a season, and Martin Necas signed with the Colorado Avalanche at $11.5 million a season, Adrian Kempe could get around $11 million a season. Some figured he would get in between the $11.5-$12 million range because of how valuable he was to the Kings and their offense.
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