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However, here is another prime example of Connor McDavid taking less money to stay with the Edmonton Oilers ($12.5 million AAV), affecting other contract negotiations. Just look at Lane Hutson with the Montreal Canadiens. Hutson took less to stay in Montreal to win.
Kempe took less than $11 million because he wanted to stay with the Kings and win there. He has made that known from the start. The Kings wanted him, and Kempe made it clear he wanted to remain in Los Angeles.
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