Adrian Kempe’s Surprise Deal with the Kings: What Does It Mean for the NHL’s Future?
Kempe also noted before the start of the season, as part of the NHL/NHLPA European Media Tour, that he didn’t want this contract negotiation to linger into 2026 or past the trade deadline. His preference was to get it done before the end of 2025.
Kempe under 11M per a win for both sides. Had to happen for LAK, home grown player who desired to stay gets his wish and can fully focus on winning,
— Dennis Bernstein (@DennisTFP) November 16, 2025
This is a win-win for both the player and the organization. New Kings GM Ken Holland made signing Adrian Kempe a priority. Just look at what he has done for Los Angeles, especially in the playoffs. He has 29 points (15 goals and 14 assists) in 28 playoff games. For his career in the regular season, Kempe has recorded 420 points (200 goals and 220 assists) in 649 regular-season games.
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