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Did the Kings spend too much on Adrian Kempe’s new deal?

The Los Angeles Kings locked up one of their top players over the weekend, signing Adrian Kempe to an eight-year, $85-million contract extension with an annual average value of $10.625 million through the 2033-34 season.

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Kings’ Drew Doughty out week-to-week with lower-body injury

The Los Angeles Kings will be without Drew Doughty for the foreseeable future. The defenseman will be out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, team reporter Zach Dooley confirmed on social media Monday.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / November 17

Observations from an undefeated Week 6

The LA Kings had quite an eventful week, sweeping their three games in Canada, then dealing with both some good and bad news. On Tuesday in Montreal, the Kings scored three second-period goals in less than five minutes to give themselves a 3-1 lead that they would not relinquish, beating the Canadiens, 5-1.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / November 17

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 11/10

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. For the first time this season, forward Ryan Conmy highlighted a weekly prospect update.

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Adrian Kempe News / NHL Trade Talk / November 17

Kings Keep Their Guy: How L.A. Landed Adrian Kempe Under $11 Million

The Los Angeles Kings got the deal they absolutely had to get done — and they did it on their terms. Adrian Kempe, the team’s leading scorer for two straight seasons and the heartbeat of their forward group, signed an eight-year extension on Sunday at a tidy $10.625 million AAV.

Adrian Kempe News / Field Level Media / November 16

Reports: Kings, Adrian Kempe agree to 8-year, $85M deal

Adrian Kempe may very well be a King for life. The winger and the Los Angeles Kings have agreed on a new eight-year, $85-million contract, according to multiple reports Sunday.

Adrian Kempe News / The Hockey Writers / November 16

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 million, which makes him the highest-paid forward on the team starting in 2026-27.

Adrian Kempe News / NHL Rumors / November 16

NHL News: Adrian Kempe and Los Angeles Kings Strike a Deal

The Los Angeles Kings and forward Adrian Kempe have agreed on a new eight-year contract extension worth $85 million. Kempe’s new contract with the Kings carries an annual average value of $10.625 million.

Los Angeles Kings News / Last Word On Sports / November 16

Report: Los Angeles Kings Extend Star Forward

The Los Angeles Kings have taken care of an important piece of business. News emerged late Sunday afternoon that the Kings and forward Adrian Kempe have reportedly agreed to a contract extension.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 16

Kings clash with Capitals after yet another road victory

The Los Angeles Kings will likely be without the services of veteran defenseman Drew Doughty when they continue a six-game road trip and look for a fifth straight win in Washington against the Capitals on Monday.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / November 16

Report: Kings, Adrian Kempe agree to eight-year contract extension

The Los Angeles Kings are reportedly set to lock in a key piece of their core for the next eight seasons following this one. According to a report from SportsNet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Kings are closing in on an eight-year contract extension with forward Adrian Kempe.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 16

Kings to sign Adrian Kempe to a massive eight-year extension

The contract secures Kempe, who was arguably the top UFA remaining next season, in Southern California through the 2033-34 season.

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Ken Holland News / LA Kings Insider / November 16

Quarter-Season Impressions from Kings General Manager Ken Holland

Kings General Manager Ken Holland has routinely referenced the 20-game mark as the first real judgement opportunity for a hockey team. 20 games is typically approaching American Thanksgiving, which is the time when – historically speaking – 12 of the 16 teams occupying playoff spots will finish the season in those spots.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 16

Kings' Drew Doughty expected to miss weeks with lower-body injury

The Los Angeles Kings could be in store for a major absence.

Drew Doughty News / Daily Faceoff / November 15

Kings’ Drew Doughty leaves game against Senators in walking boot

Los Angeles Kings’ defenseman Drew Doughty left Saturday’s game against the Ottawa Senators with a lower-body injury and did not return, with head coach Jim Hiller indicating Doughty left the rink with a walking boot.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 15

Kings Allow Few Chances to Secure 1-0 Win over Senators

The Ottawa Senators hosted the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, Nov. 15, for the first time in nearly a year, but there was some familiarity on both sides.

Anton Forsberg News / Field Level Media / November 15

Anton Forsberg shuts door on Senators as Kings win fourth straight

Anton Forsberg stunned his former team with a 17-save shutout to lead the Los Angeles Kings to their fourth consecutive win with a hard-fought 1-0 road victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 15

NHL Predictions Saturday Senators Edition Los Angeles Kings at Ottawa

Welcome to another Saturday Ottawa Senators edition of NHL Predictions here at Last Word On Hockey as the Los Angeles Kings visit town. Check out our statistical breakdown, analysis, storylines, and predictions for not just this one, but games all season long.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / November 14

Kings’ Early Season Observations

Coming into the 2025-26 season, there was no doubt that this version of the Los Angeles Kings would be different from last season. With the shake-up of

Anze Kopitar News / Daily Faceoff / November 13

Kings’ Anze Kopitar will finish career without scoring in Toronto

Anze Kopitar has had quite the magnificent NHL career. Between the two Stanley Cups, the three Lady Byngs, the Mark Messier Leadership Award, two Selke Trophies, and the numerous other accolades, the Los Angeles Kings captain appears to be a surefire bet to make the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.

Andrei Kuzmenko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 13

Kings to healthy scratch Andrei Kuzmenko

The Kings are making winger Andrei Kuzmenko a healthy scratch for their game against the Maple Leafs tonight, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. The scoring winger has been benched for significant parts of Los Angeles’ last two games, logging less than eight minutes of ice time in each.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 12

NHL Rumors: Some teams wondering about Brandt Clarke, but Kings likely aren't interested

James Murphy of RG Media: Multiple sources said last week that there are some teams wondering about Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke. “That’s a player a lot of guys have wondered about since the offseason,” an NHL source told RG recently.