Kempe Rising as Kings Captain Contender | Los Angeles Kings News

The Kings are weighing their next captain after Anze Kopitar, with head coach Peter Laviolette opting for three alternate captains to start the season—giving players like Adrian Kempe a chance to step up. Kempe, already a top scorer and Team MVP, has shown leadership on and off the ice, learned from Kopitar, and locked in a long-term future with an eight-year extension. While veteran Drew Doughty brings respect and history, Kempe’s consistent performance, rising influence, and commitment make him the clear frontrunner to lead the team into the future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4e2e0d3971b32ed7