Is Adrian Kempe Destined to Be the Kings’ Next Captain?
On Nov. 16, 2025, forward Adrian Kempe signed an eight-year extension worth $10.625 million average annual value (AAV) with the Los Angeles Kings. This marks a pivotal deal for Kempe…
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LA Kings Notebook: Doughty, Kempe & Kuzmenko
It’s been a confusing start to the 2025-26 season for the Los Angeles Kings, and one you could classify as almost the opposite of last season so far. After a…
NHL Rumors: Thompson Pushback, Dach Down, Leafs Roster Trade
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Buffalo Sabres are pushing back hard on any suggestion of trading their star center, the Montreal Canadiens may be forced into the market after…
Kings Sign Kempe to an 8 Year Contract Extension
The Los Angeles Kings have announced that they have signed forward Adrian Kempe to an eight-year, $85 million contract extension. The deal carries an average annual value (AAV) of $10.62…
NHL Rumors: Kings and Kempe, Flyers and Zegras, Maple Leafs and Kyrou
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, a few familiar names are right in the middle of things. There is a potential long-term deal in Los Angeles for Adrian Kempe. Meanwhile, Trevor…
Record Night in LA: Kings Celebrate Multiple Milestones in First Win at Home
Through 13 games this season, the Los Angeles Kings had yet to collect two points at home. Despite a 5-4-4 record, it didn’t feel as if the Kings were a…
Oilers Land Adrian Kempe in Suggested Blockbuster With Kings
The Edmonton Oilers have been decent to start the 2025-26 season, but there are still some things they can clean up as they hope to push for their first Stanley…
Bedard Delay, Bouchard Benching, Necas Deal & More NHL Rumors
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Evan Bouchard continues to struggle for the Edmonton Oilers. Are they prepared to send a message to the defenseman? Meanwhile, one insider notes that the…
NHL Rumors: Tippett Trade, Carter Hart Plans, Oilers Lurking on Kempe
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is some trade chatter surrounding a few players. Could the Philadelphia Flyers be open to moving on from Owen Tippett? Meanwhile, would Adrian Kempe…
Wild Hang On to Take Down Kings in Shootout 4-3
The Minnesota Wild and Los Angeles Kings faced off for the first time of the season on Monday evening, Oct. 13, in St. Paul, Minnesota, at Grand Casino Arena. It…