Adrian Kempe Signs Massive 8-Year, $85 Million Extension with Los Angeles Kings

Adrian Kempe has agreed to an eight-year, $85 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings, keeping the forward with the team through the 2033-34 season. This deal, with an average annual value of $10.625 million, prevents Kempe from becoming an unrestricted free agent next summer. Kempe, who would have been UFA next summer, has been a crucial offensive player for the Kings over the past four seasons, earning an All-Star selection in 2022 and helping Los Angeles reach the playoffs four consecutive times. He has accumulated 200 goals and 220 assists in his 10-year career, all spent with the Kings. This season, the 29-year-old leads the team with six goals and 13 assists in 19 games and is also on Sweden's initial roster for the 2026 Olympics. Re-signing Kempe was a top priority for new GM Ken Holland, aiming to maintain a foundation of leadership and talent. Kempe joins other notable players like Connor McDavid and Martin Necas in re-signing with their teams before hitting free agency.