Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe is officially eligible for a contract extension, and it appears negotiations could be heating up soon. New general manager Ken Holland confirmed in a recent appearance on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio that he plans to ramp up talks with Kempe and his agent, J.P. Barry. “Certainly, I want to get him signed to a long-term deal. He’s an important part of the team,” Holland said. “I did talk to Adrian the day I was announced as manager and got really good feelings from him.” Kempe, 28, is coming off another strong season in L.A., posting 35 goals and 38 assists for 73 points—matching his career-best. He led all Kings forwards in ice time (19:02 per game) and has been a consistent playoff performer, notching 23 points in his last 17 postseason games. Originally selected 29th overall in the 2014 NHL Draft, Kempe broke out in 2021-22 and has since solidified himself as a top-line winger. His current four-year, $22 million deal, signed in 2022, has proven to be a bargain, and he cRead More
Kings, Kempe Eye Long-Term Deal with Massive Raise
