ADRIAN KEMPE’S ASKING PRICE REVEALED + LA KINGS TRADE RUMOURS

ADRIAN KEMPE’S ASKING PRICE REVEALED + LA KINGS TRADE RUMOURS

[Music] H. So, if you’ve been paying attention to the tea leaves, looking at all the updates as to what insiders are saying, etc., you might be thinking that this video is out of line. And yeah, that’s technically true. Today we’re talking about a guy that has been discussed in contract negotiation rumors, but we’re talking about him in the context of a trade because today we are referring to LA Kings superstar forward Adrien Kempe and asking whether or not he really is that superstar. Now, we’ve made a few videos about Kempe already, discussing the idea of him getting traded to Vancouver, and then we also discussed what Jeff Merrick said about this guy and the Conucks. It’s kind of interesting how all of these angles seem to refer back to Vancouver. He happens to be really good friends with Elias Person after all. But the trade talk in regards to Adrien Kempe has just gotten a lot more interesting because he’s making 5.5 million bucks till the end of this season. He’ll be in a pretty hefty contract negotiation phase because Kempe has been a very consistent 70 plus point guy. He’s scored himself 40 goals in the past and he has been one of the best LA Kings the past few years. I think that’s very fair to say. This is what Cam Robinson said on Twitter earlier this afternoon in regards to Adrien Kempe. He said it certainly appears that the run of big contract extensions is bleeding into ongoing negotiations. It’s believed that Adrien Kemp’s camp was originally looking for something in the 10ens. Sources indicate that now that ask could push closer to 12. So Kempe saw Jack Eel get 135. He saw McDavid get 125. Okay, maybe that one’s not included here. That’s the outlier. He saw Capri off get 17 and he’s like, “Hey, maybe we could go out there and up our ask a little bit, too. Instead of 10 point something mil, it’s 12 point something mil.” Mika Rantin got 12. You have KC Connor who got 12. These guys were able to get that $12 amount. So Kempe, he’s saying in his mind he should be able to do it too. They’re maybe not Kempe himself. But the people that represent Kempe, they’re looking around, they’re saying, “Yeah, K Connor, he got 12. Okay, if Connor got 12, we can get 12.” And uh I would honestly say that K Connor more productive than Kempe. So I can understand why he got 12. Let’s dive into some thoughts, though, because this tweet posted by Cam Robinson was posted onto the RLA Kings subreddit, and this is where we started to see Kings fans responding to this. Downvote me all you want, but it looks like it’s time to explore the trade market for Adrien Kempe. And some of the replies are going out there and saying stuff like, “Hey, teams don’t win on overpays. I love Kempe.” and he shows up in the playoffs, but asking for 12 million is too much. If he loved the team and the city like he says, he’d take 10 million and keep the team in contention. There are various responses here. The guy who posted the post said this that Kempe is good, but he’s not great. He was the best forward last year, but Biffield has passed him and FIA is right there with him. He sure as hell isn’t worth McDavid money, even if McDavid is on a bargain contract. He’ll be in his late 30s when the contract expires. And despite a rising cap, there is zero chance he is worth that AAV in the second half of the contract. If he’s not willing to accept the 7-year $65 million contract or sub 10 million, it’s time to move on. Another reply says he’s one of the best defensive wingers in the NHL. In addition to being a 40 goal scorer, he’s the 2020’s version of Marian Hosa. I’m not saying he warrants 125, but if the Kings aren’t willing to pay this man his money, then the Kings should just start another rebuild. Now, losing Kopitar and Kempe would doom this team to mediocrity. And then there is an ongoing argument as to whether or not Kempe is that good, whether or not he deserves the money. Here’s another perspective though as posted onto the R Hockey subreddit. Top reply here as this tweet was posted on there says, “Great job, Ken Holland. You could have given Kempe the 10 million bucks when he asked. Played hard ball with our best player, but not senior citizen defenseman. And then an Islanders fan says, “I’m so thankful that Ken didn’t want to move out east.” And so with this in mind, I wanted to get into a little bit of an open floor here because Adrien Kempe, if he’s going out there asking for 12, it falls in line with just the way this new free agent negotiation market is heading. And a lot of these players aren’t hitting free agency, might I add. teams are paying a premium for players because the cap is projected to going up and they’re giving their guys the benefit of staying long-term and being able to cash in on what 8-year contracts are available now because 8-year contracts, they’re going away in a few years. You’re not going to be able to sign them. So, if players want to continuously keep on re-upping in the same Austin Matthews or Mitch Marner style like we have seen the past few years in Toronto, you’re free to do that. But some other players might just be like, “Okay, well, sign me for eight. If you sign me for eight, then you’ll give me a little bit more, right?” Like Capriovv, like Kyle Connor. If Adrien Kempe is in that boat, too, I open the floor to LA Kings fans and ask, “Do you rather see him get traded because he’s not worth 125 125 whatever.” Is he worth Kyle Connor? I’d say that Connor scored 90 points multiple times. Kempe hasn’t done that. You could debate all you want as to whether or not Kempe would be able to do that if he was on a different team. I think that’s fair, but ultimately he hasn’t done it. So, does that warrant the same asking price as to what Akal Connor was able to achieve? Although I do agree as well with the perspective that says that if Adrien Kempe leaves, you already know Kopitar’s gone. Like he is a franchisee definfing center for the LA Kings. Maybe not anymore. Like now he’s not that good anymore, but for years and years and years he was a staple on that center core. It’s impossible to overstate the impact and the quality play that Kopitar provided the LA Kings in the National Hockey League. And you’re losing that guy. So if you lose him and you lose Kempe and you try to still build the team that’s trying to go to the playoffs, it’s not really going to work. I’d say you’re either going to need to get a hall for Adrien Kempe in exchange or find a way to get that guy his money. Whether or not you feel the ask that he wants is reasonable or not. Then again, you also have to think about it like, hey, his ask is at 12 million, not what he’d be willing to accept, right? If he’s asking for 12, you’re proposing 9. You meet in the middle somewhere. Maybe you go 11, maybe you go 107, maybe you go 10 9. Whatever. There are negotiation tactics being put in place here, right? Maybe the sources that be are just leaking out into the media that, hey, we kind of want 12. Kyle Connor got 12, so that’s what we want. And then the number gets out there and then they work down from that. Who really knows? So, you can let me know your thoughts in the comment section below how interesting this Adrien Kempe extension situation has gotten. For what it’s worth, I don’t think it’s unique. I think there are a bunch of other players that have gotten similar contract discussions going on around them. I think Pierre Lebron said earlier yesterday that Alex Tuck is now potentially going to get 12 in Buffalo. Like, that’s ridiculous. Even more ridiculous, I’d say, than Adrien Kempe. But if you’re an LA Kings fan, does this Kempe talk scare you into thinking more so about a trade? Is that more reasonable in your mind than paying Kempe the dollar amount that Calcon Connor is getting, for example? If you were to trade away an Adrien Kempe to a team like Vancouver, let’s just say, what exactly is the price that you would be interested in? We know the Kings want to remain competitive. It’s why they have the guys they got. They don’t necessarily want to go into a big rebuild. So maybe just the and a first round pick. That’s not going to do it for this guy obviously. But if you are in a position to trade Kempe, what is the price you would demand in exchange? If you enjoyed this video, feel free to hit the like button. If you did not, then hey, the dislike button is down there for you as well. Thoughts in the comment section below because comments help out with the algorithm. I’d really appreciate that. I hope you enjoyed this troll and bye. [Music] [Music]

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We’re going over the latest on LA Kings forward Adrian Kempe, and whether or not his asking price in contract negotiations is too high. Could, or should this lead to a trade? Maybe to the Vancouver Canucks?

This video is taking place after the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, and after the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The 2025 NHL Draft 1st Round went as follows:

1st) New York Islanders, Matthew Schaefer
2nd) San Jose Sharks, Michael Misa
3rd) Chicago Blackhawks, Anton Frondell
4th) Utah Mammoth, Caleb Desnoyers
5th) Nashville Predators, Brady Martin
6th) Philadelphia Flyers, Porter Martone
7th) Boston Bruins, James Hagens
8th) Seattle Kraken, Jake O’Brien
9th) Buffalo Sabres, Radim Mrtka
10th) Anaheim Ducks, Roger McQueen
11th) Pittsburgh Penguins, Benjamin Kindel
12th) Philadelphia Flyers (from New York Rangers via Vancouver Canucks and Pittsburgh Penguins), Jack Nesbitt
13th) Detroit Red Wings, Carter Bear
14th) Columbus Blue Jackets, Jackson Smith
15th) Vancouver Canucks, Braeden Cootes
16th) New York Islanders (from Calgary Flames via Montreal Canadiens), Victor Eklund
17th) New York Islanders (from Montreal Canadiens), Kashawn Aitcheson
18th) Calgary Flames (from New Jersey Devils), Cole Reschny
19th) St. Louis Blues, Justin Carbonneau
20th) Columbus Blue Jackets (from Minnesota Wild), Pyotr Andreyanov
21st) Nashville Predators (from Ottawa Senators), Cameron Reid
22nd) Pittsburgh Penguins (from Colorado Avalanche via Philadelphia Flyers), Bill Zonnon
23rd) Ottawa Senators (from Tampa Bay Lightning via Nashville Predators), Logan Hensler
24th) Pittsburgh Penguins (from Los Angeles Kings), Will Horcoff
25th) Chicago Blackhawks (from Toronto Maple Leafs), Vaclav Nestrasil
26th) Nashville Predators (from Vegas Golden Knights via San Jose Sharks), Ryker Lee
27th) Washington Capitals, Lynden Lakovic
28th) Winnipeg Jets, Sascha Boumedienne
29th) Chicago Blackhawks (from Carolina Hurricanes), Mason West
30th) San Jose Sharks (from Dallas Stars), Joshua Ravensbergen
31st) Los Angeles Kings (from Edmonton Oilers via Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins), Henry Brzustewicz
32nd) Calgary Flames (from Florida Panthers), Cullen Potter

This video is also taking place after 2025 NHL Season, and after the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, where the Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in the Finals.

Adrian Kempe was one of the top NHL prospects at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

The 2014 NHL Entry Draft saw many top NHL prospects get selected by a variety of teams. The first round of the draft went as follows:

1st – Florida Panthers, Aaron Ekblad
2nd – Buffalo Sabres, Sam Reinhart
3rd – Edmonton Oilers, Leon Draisaitl
4th – Calgary Flames, Sam Bennett
5th – New York Islanders, Michael Dal Colle
6th – Vancouver Canucks, Jake Virtanen
7th – Carolina Hurricanes, Haydn Fleury
8th – Toronto Maple Leafs, William Nylander
9th – Winnipeg Jets, Nikolaj Ehlers
10th – Anaheim Ducks (from Ottawa Senators), Nick Ritchie
11th – Nashville Predators, Kevin Fiala
12th – Arizona Coyotes, Brendan Perlini
13th – Washington Capitals, Jakub Vrana
14th – Dallas Stars, Julius Honka
15th – Detroit Red Wings, Dylan Larkin
16th – Columbus Blue Jackets, Sonny Milano
17th – Philadelphia Flyers, Travis Sanheim
18th – Minnesota Wild, Alex Tuch
19th – Tampa Bay Lightning, Tony DeAngelo
20th – Chicago Blackhawks (from San Jose Sharks), Nick Schmaltz
21st – St. Louis Blues, Robby Fabbri
22nd – Pittsburgh Penguins, Kasperi Kapanen
23rd – Colorado Avalanche, Conner Bleackley
24th – Vancouver Canucks (from Anaheim Ducks), Jared McCann
25th – Boston Bruins, David Pastrnak
26th – Montreal Canadiens, Nikita Scherbak
27th – San Jose Sharks, Nikolay Goldobin
28th – New York Islanders (from New York Rangers via Tampa Bay Lightning), Josh Ho-Sang
29th – Los Angeles Kings, Adrian Kempe
30th – New Jersey Devils, John Quenneville

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