Adrian Kempe Locks Up Long-Term Future with Kings in $85 Million Extension

Adrian Kempe and the Los Angeles Kings have agreed to an eight-year, $85 million contract extension ($10.625 million AAV), securing their all-star through the 2033-34 campaign. This deal prevents Kempe, currently 29 and in the final year of a $5.5 million annual contract, from becoming a major UFA in summer 2026. This season, he has 6 goals and 13 assists for 19 points in 19 games. Over 649 career games with the Kings, the Swedish sniper has amassed 200 goals and 220 assists for 420 points, also performing exceptionally in the playoffs with 29 points (15 goals, 14 assists) in 28 games. The extension, which kicks in next season, is a significant move for the Kings, who are on a four-game win streak, and is particularly crucial with captain Anze Kopitar retiring at season's end.