From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Adrian Kempe made an impact.
Adrian Kempe is a Swedish professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL. He was drafted by the Kings in the first round of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft and has become a key player for the team. He is known for his speed, skill, and offensive capabilities.
During the 2017-18 season, Adrian Kempe became the first Kings rookie since 2009 to record 20 assists in a season.
In 2014, Adrian Kempe was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the first round (29th overall) of the NHL Entry Draft.
In 2014, Adrian Kempe was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the first round, 29th overall, of the NHL Entry Draft.
After attending the Kings 2015 training camp, Kempe was reassigned to the Reign for the 2015-16 season.
In 2015, Adrian Kempe signed with the Manchester Monarchs, debuted in the AHL on April 17 against the Portland Pirates, and played a key role in the team winning the Calder Cup. He scored eight goals and one assist in 17 playoff games.
Adrian Kempe began the 2016-17 season playing with the Reign, and was switched to left wing on December 3 to improve his offensive play.
On February 15, 2017, Adrian Kempe earned his first NHL recall and debuted with the Arizona Coyotes the following day. He recorded his first NHL point on February 21.
In 2017, Kempe was put on a line with Justin Auger and Kyle Clifford at the Kings training camp. He qualified for the Kings opening night roster and switched from No. 39 to No. 9. On October 18, Kempe scored his first NHL hat-trick in a win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Adrian Kempe returned to the Kings lineup for the 2018-19 season, where he was expected to play as a winger on their second line.
In 2018, Adrian Kempe represented Sweden at the IIHF World Championship, where the team won a gold medal.
On September 4, 2019, the Kings signed Adrian Kempe to a three-year, $6 million contract extension.
During the 2019-20 NHL season, Adrian Kempe struggled at the start, leading to demotion, but later achieved his 100th NHL point on February 29. He also led the team with four shorthanded points.
On March 9, 2021, Adrian Kempe recorded his second career hat-trick, the first by a Kings player against the Anaheim Ducks.
On July 10, 2022, Adrian Kempe signed a four-year, $22 million extension with the Kings. He led the Kings in goals scored with 41, becoming the first Kings player since Luc Robitaille to score 40 goals in a season.
In 2024, Adrian Kempe represented Sweden at the IIHF World Championship, where the team won a bronze medal.
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