Holland Needs To Hold Adrian Kempe Lengthy-Time period as Anze Kopitar Will Go Yr to Yr
Los Angeles Kings New Basic Supervisor, Ken Holland, joined NHL Morning Skate on Sirius XM NHL Community Radio with Scott Laughlin and Gord Stellick. He was requested in regards to the new contracts for Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe.
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Scott Laughlin: “The Corridor of Famer Ken Holland becoming a member of us right here on the NHL Morning Skate. Scott Laughlin right here with Gord Stellick. Along with your former workforce, Ken, there’s a man who could possibly be prolonged this summer time that’s drawing an terrible lot of consideration, clearly, Connor McDavid.
I simply marvel about each, someone like an Anze Kopitar, who’s a franchise icon. Begin to end, seems like he’s going to be a Los Angeles King. He’s going to go to the Corridor of Fame himself sometime as effectively. I’m wondering the place you’ll wish to go along with him, getting into the ultimate 12 months of his contract.
Now he will be prolonged, and also you’ve received a man who’s what, 9 years youthful in an incredible energy ahead in Adrian Kempe as effectively, that’s getting into the final 12 months of his contract. So I simply marvel what you hope for every of these gamers, the captain Kopitar, and Adrian Kempe, that you might perhaps get one thing performed in an extension performed earlier than you drop the buck in October.”
Ken Holland: “Properly, I talked to each their brokers in Pat Brisson and JP Barry. So in Kopitar’s case, he needs to take it a 12 months at a time, and he’ll assess the place he’s at on the finish of the season. I respect that, so he’s earned that, proper? So I do know he’s excited for the upcoming 12 months, after which someplace down the highway, we’ll discuss in regards to the following season.
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In Kempe’s state of affairs with JP Barry, we’ve talked about a few issues. We’re going to get ramped up right here. Clearly, I’d prefer to signal him to an extension. He’s an vital man on the workforce. I consider he needs to remain. JP Barry stated he needs to remain. I did discuss to Adrian the day I used to be introduced as supervisor, and received actual good emotions on him. So I received to get occurring that entrance. Definitely, I wish to get him signed to a long-term deal. He’s a very vital a part of the workforce.”
The Mayor: “Not anticipating Kopitar to signal an extension of any type. Take pleasure in his last season within the NHL.”
Per @mayorNHL
Don’t count on #GoKingsGo F Anze Kopitar to signal an extension of any type. Within the last 12 months of his 2-year x $7M deal. Shall be 38 years outdated
If that is it for Kopitar; had one hell of a profession:– 1278 factors in 1454 video games– 2x Cup Champ– 2x Selke winner– 3x Girl… pic.twitter.com/1Xlgz8fH0q
— Joseph (@HockeyJoseph10) July 18, 2025
Anze Kopitar’s New Contract Will Wait Till After the Yr
New Los Angeles Kings Basic Supervisor Ken Holland joined the crew on NHL Tonight on the NHL Community. He was requested about Quinton Byfield and whether or not he noticed him as a middle or wing. Nonetheless, Holland subtly talked about that Kopitar will wait out the season earlier than deciding whether or not or to not signal one other contract with the Kings.
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Stu Grimson: “A key piece to this roster Ken, Quinton Byfield. We’ve all admired him from a distance up right here. And, I believe everyone would echo simply, there’s a complete lot upside right here. What do you envision for the approaching years? Quinton Byfield, a middle by and thru? Does he play that spot? As a result of we’ve seen a little bit of it, it’s been sort of hybrid, and perhaps largely wing at this level.”
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Ken Holland: “We see him as a middle ice man going ahead. I’ve talked quite a bit to Jim Hiller and the individuals right here in LA since I received employed. Clearly a high two middle iceman, perhaps a primary.
Clearly, Anze Kopitar is there for proper now, and Kopi, he’s on the final 12 months of his contract, and I’ll discuss to him and his agent, his individuals, over the course of the 12 months. I believe Anze want to take the 12 months after which see the place he’s at.
So, Byfield is a high two line middle iceman. Huge man. He’s simply coming into his personal when he’s 22-23 years of age. 6’4″, he’s huge and highly effective. Clearly, he’s a giant a part of the workforce. However now and going ahead.”
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