Is Adrian Kempe destined to become the Kings’ next captain? – The Hockey Writers Los Angeles Kings Breaking news, analysis and more

On November 16, 2025, forward Adrian Kempe signed an eight-year extension worth $10.625 million average annual value (AAV) with the Los Angeles Kings. This is a crucial deal for Kempe himself and for the franchise as they look for a replacement following the retirement of captain Anže Kopitar at the end of the 2025-2026 season. […]

NHL Rumors: Scouting TOR-LA and CHI-NJ, Kempe, Kampf and Lowry

Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Los Angeles Kings David Pagnotta: Buffalo Sabers GM Kevyn Adams was scheduled to attend last night’s Leafs-Sabres game. Wednesday scouting the Chicago Blackhawks and New Jersey Devils Bamford tab: Scouts scheduled to attend Wednesday’s Blackhawks-Devils game included the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Ducks, Florida Panthers, Seattle […]