NHL Shockwave: Why Are the LA Kings and Adrian Kempe Suddenly at a Deadlock?

NHL Rumors: Expect Higher Players To Be the Norm Moving Forward

So the numbers that you started out in the offseason, once you were able to start negotiating, you know, a $10 million ask two, three months ago is probably 11 plus now, for some guys.

I know that in Kempe’s case, I know the Kings and Kempe’s agent, JP Barry, spoke the other day. They kind of went back at things to have a conversation, but nothing is close.

It sounds like this one, barring a significant kind of turn from (GM) Kenny Holland and the Kings right now, looks like he may start the regular season without an extension, but he’s okay with it. Sounds like both sides are okay with that as well. They want to get a deal done, but it sounds like this one’s going to take a little bit of time as of .

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