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LA Kings Given Big Adrian Kempe Contract Update

As the Los Angeles Kings move through the current NHL season, the front office has been dealing with ongoing contract talks with a star. That would be Adrian Kempe, who is currently in the final year of his deal with the team.

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Rangers, Kraken Lead Landing Spots for Kings Winger

The Los Angeles Kings and star winger Adrian Kempe are not anywhere near a contract extension. It’s unclear if the two sides will move any closer to a deal during the regular season, but the clock is ticking as Kempe plays under the final year of a contact making $5.5 million.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / October 26

Rapid Review: Kings Play Past Regulation Again, Fall to Preds in Extended Shootout

In a story that’s becoming all too familiar, the Kings needed more than 60 minutes of play to determine a winner in Saturday’s matchup in Nashville. Not only was overtime not enough to resolve things, though, fans inside Bridgestone Arena ended up being treated to a nine-round shootout.

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NHL News / LA Kings Insider / October 25

FINAL – Kings 4, Predators 5 (SO) – Clarke, Moore, Hiller

The LA Kings picked up a point for the fourth straight game but came up short in Nashville, dropping a 5-4 decision in a shootout against the Predators on Saturday evening at Bridgestone Arena.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25

Kings captain Anze Kopitar to return sooner than previously thought

It turns out that Anze Kopitar’s foot injury wasn’t as serious as they initially assumed.

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 25

Los Angeles Kings Captain Returns to Face Nashville Predators

The Los Angeles Kings will face the Nashville Predators tonight at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. They will do so with their captain back in the lineup as Anze Kopitar returns.

Andre Lee News / MayorsManor.com / October 25

Reign Recap: Lee Scores Twice, Ontario Downs Calder Cup Champs on Road

There’s just something about playing the Canucks that seems to connect for Reign forward Andre Lee. He scored his last goal of the 2024-25 regular season against Abbotsford.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / October 25

Ontario Reign: Three Takeaways From 5-2 Win Over Abbotsford

The Ontario Reign spoiled the Abbotsford Canucks’ home opener with a 4-1 victory to kick-start their five-game road trip. First period: ONT: Andre Lee

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 24

Kings, Predators working through early-season challenges

Corey Perry will look to continue making an impact for the Los Angeles Kings when they visit the Nashville Predators on Saturday. He scored a power-play goal in his first game with the Kings on Thursday night in a 3-2 overtime win at the Dallas Stars, the second straight overtime win to start a five-game road trip.

NHL News / Hockey Royalty / October 24

Statistical Review: LA Kings 3, Dallas Stars 2 (OT)

The LA Kings picked up a gritty 3–2 overtime win on the road against the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. The victory marked back-to-back overtime wins for the Kings, with Adrian Kempe netting the game-winners in both contests (and another celly to boot) Much like Tuesday’s game in St.

Adrian Kempe News / Field Level Media / October 24

Adrian Kempe OT hero again as Kings top slumping Stars

Adrian Kempe scored the overtime winner as the visiting Los Angeles Kings edged the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Thursday night.

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Pheonix Copley News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 22

Kings make the same move with Pheonix Copley for second time this month

Despite the multiple transactions, Copley has yet to play a game this year.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Inside The Rink / October 22

Los Angeles Kings Place Goalie on Waivers

The Los Angeles Kings picked up their second win of the season last night with a 2-1 overtime win over the St. Louis Blues. They also got goalie Darcy Kuemper back last night.

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Anze Kopitar News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Kings place Anze Kopitar on injured reserve with foot injury

On the same day it was announced Corey Perry would make his Los Angeles Kings debut Tuesday night against the St. Louis Blues, the team announced that forward Anze Kopitar has been placed on injured reserve (IR).