Adrian
Kempe
R · LAK · Offensive · Around average
- PAL
- 50
- WAR
- 2.6
- Value
- 34
- PTS
- 73
2025-26№ 44 / 615
Adrian Kempe (Los Angeles Kings) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Adrian Kempe
#9RPlays: Right wing · 13% of faceoffs
Los Angeles Kings
HEIGHT : 188 cm · WEIGHT : 93 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : September 12, 1996 · Kramfors, Sweden
Drafted : 2014 · LAK · round 1, pick #29
Contract : $10,625,000 · 2026-27 → 2033-34 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $11,000,000NMC / M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Los Angeles Kings | 14 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 8 |
| 2025-26 | Los Angeles Kings | 81 | 36 | 37 | 73 | 58 |
| 2024-25 | Los Angeles Kings | 81 | 35 | 38 | 73 | 36 |
| 2023-24 | Los Angeles Kings | 77 | 28 | 47 | 75 | 72 |
| 2022-23 | Los Angeles Kings | 82 | 41 | 26 | 67 | 55 |
| 2021-22 | Los Angeles Kings | 78 | 35 | 19 | 54 | 46 |
| 2020-21 | Los Angeles Kings | 56 | 14 | 15 | 29 | 28 |
| 2019-20 | Los Angeles Kings | 69 | 11 | 21 | 32 | 29 |
| 2018-19 | Los Angeles Kings | 81 | 12 | 16 | 28 | 50 |
| 2017-18 | Los Angeles Kings | 81 | 16 | 21 | 37 | 49 |
| 2016-17 | Los Angeles Kings | 25 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| NHL totals | 725 | 236 | 251 | 487 | 437 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Los Angeles Kings | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 2024-25 | Los Angeles Kings | 6 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 4 |
| 2023-24 | Los Angeles Kings | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| 2022-23 | Los Angeles Kings | 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
| 2021-22 | Los Angeles Kings | 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | Los Angeles Kings | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Playoff totals | 32 | 16 | 15 | 31 | 16 | |
Adrian Kempe: our analysis
2025-26 season: 81 GP, 36 G, 37 A, 73 PTS, +14 +/-, 19:18 TOI. WAR 2.6 (44th of 615) · PAL 50, around average.
In 2025-26, Adrian Kempe, 30, posts a PAL Rating of 50 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 2.6 ranks 44th among 615 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: shooting (93, among the best in the league), offense (88, among the best in the league) and penalty kill (81, well above average). On the other hand, discipline (4, among the weakest in the league) and defense (25, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+12.6); his biggest cost: penalties (-2.4).
A marked decline: his PAL was 73 in 2024-25, against 50 now; his WAR, though, went from 2.0 to 2.6.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 34 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Adrian Kempe's story
Growing up in Kramfors, Adrian Kempe learned to skate and advance through the local system before breaking into MODO Hockey's senior squad. He made his debut in Sweden's top league during the 2013–14 season and spent the following year back with MODO developing his game.
The Los Angeles Kings selected him 29th overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. After the 2014–15 Swedish season, Kempe crossed the Atlantic in 2015, signing an amateur tryout with the Manchester Monarchs at the end of their regular season and playoffs, then a three-year entry-level contract with the Kings for 2015–16.
Kempe made an immediate impact in the AHL playoff run, finishing the Calder Cup postseason with eight goals as the Monarchs captured the title in 2015. When the Kings moved their AHL affiliation to Ontario, California, he continued developing there before earning his NHL recall in February 2017. He registered his first NHL point on 21 February and scored his first NHL goal on 11 March against Washington, ending his rookie campaign with 16 goals and 37 points in 81 games.
His pro trajectory included position switches, recalls and steady offensive growth. He recorded multiple NHL hat-tricks, signed a three-year, $6 million extension in September 2019, and posted career highs in 2021–22 with 35 goals and 54 points, a season that also brought him his first NHL All-Star appearance. On 10 July 2022 he agreed to a four-year, $22 million extension, and he later reached the 40-goal plateau for the Kings.
Internationally, Kempe has represented Sweden at both junior and senior levels, winning gold at the 2018 IIHF World Championship and bronze in 2024. Nicknamed "Juice" after his standout 2015 playoff performance with Manchester, he has also branched into investment, becoming part-owner of the esports organization EYEBALLERS in May 2024. On 17 November 2025 he signed an eight-year, $85 million extension to remain with Los Angeles through 2033–34.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 20:24
- PP TOI/GP
- 3:38
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:12
- Pts/GP
- 0.93
- EV points
- 7
- Hits
- 20
- Blocks
- 3
- Takeaways
- 2
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 55.0 %
- Off. zone starts
- 39.2 %
- Faceoffs
- 43.1 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
71between 49 and 87 (80% range)
- Goals
- 33
- Assists
- 38
- Games
- 81
So far: 13 pts in 14 games. The team has played 15 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.87 pts per game (last season: 0.90).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Slight decline
- Points per game: 0.97 in 23-24, 0.90 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 73 → 50
Outlook, age included
↘ Slight declineAge 30: prime years
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 85 %
88
High-end
- SK
- Skating
- 93
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 66
- Confidence 88 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 90
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 89
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 78
- Confidence 88 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 66
- Confidence 67 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 60
- Confidence 88 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 58
- Confidence 37 %
- PA
- Passing
- 80
- Confidence 85 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 86
- Confidence 85 %
- DF
- Defense
- 73
- Confidence 83 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 92
- Confidence 72 %
- EX
- Experience
- 85
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating93
- Top speed (35 %)37.4 · 95
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)9.423 · 90
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.4 · 83
- Speed consistency (15 %)37 · 97
ST — Strength66
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)2.551 · 54
- Body mass (50 %)0.243 · 78
EN — Endurance90
- Ice time per game (45 %)17.7 · 89
- Total ice time (20 %)1,491 · 91
- Shift length (15 %)48.9 · 85
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)17.2 · 89
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)3.541 · 88
DU — Durability89
- Share of games played (100 %)0.888 · 89
CK — Checking78
- Hits /60 (70 %)4.804 · 77
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)4.103 · 77
- Season volume (10 %)4.852 · 82
FG — Fighting66
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.706 · 66
DI — Discipline60
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.033 · 60
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.957 · 62
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.764 · 74
FO — Faceoffs58
- Faceoff % (85 %)46.3 · 62
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)9.37 · 35
PA — Passing80
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.9 · 83
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.549 · 79
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.066 · 73
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.121 · 70
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.619 · 81
SC — Scoring86
- Goals /60 (25 %)1.355 · 89
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.94 · 79
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)1.436 · 93
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.302 · 74
- xG per shot (10 %)0.074 · 55
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)19.3 · 88
DF — Defense73
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.014 · 72
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.187 · 63
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.558 · 78
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.199 · 91
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.552 · 74
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)58.2 · 76
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)1.765 · 63
PS — Penalty shot92
- Shootouts (60 %)38.7 · 94
- Penalty shots (40 %)25.4 · 57
EX — Experience85
- Career regular-season games (65 %)93
- Career playoff games (25 %)66
- NHL seasons (10 %)81
OV — Overall88
- SC · Scoring (28 %)86
- PA · Passing (22 %)80
- DF · Defense (18 %)73
- SK · Skating (12 %)93
- EN · Endurance (8 %)90
- DI · Discipline (5 %)60
- ST · Strength (4 %)66
- CK · Checking (3 %)78
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 88 | 93 | 86 | 73 |
| 2024-25 | 91 | 94 | 86 | 74 |
| 2023-24 | 94 | 94 | 86 | 79 |
| 2022-23 | 88 | 88 | 91 | 78 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
2.6
wins above replacement
44 of 615
PAL Rating
50/ 100
Performance · Around average
221 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
34/ 100
Poor return
5.50 M$ · expected PAL 64
ProfileOffensiveValue comes mostly from offense
- Offense
- 75
- Defense
- 30
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- Offense
- 88
- Creation
- 52
- Shooting
- 93
- Possession
- 31
- Defense
- 25
- Discipline
- 4
- Power play
- 56
- Penalty kill
- 81
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | LAK | 2.6 | 50 | 34 | 5.50 M$ |
| 2024-25 | LAK | 2.0 | 73 | 55 | 5.50 M$ |
| 2023-24 | LAK | 1.7 | 83 | 69 | 5.50 M$ |
| 2022-23 | LAK | 3.4 | 85 | 71 | 5.50 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
32/ 100
Below average
better than 32% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
15/ 100
Low
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
58/ 100
Average
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 287 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 63
- Shot selection
- 4
- Penalties drawn
- 21
- Puck management
- 89
Defense
- Takeaways
- 68
- Discipline
- 27
- Safe zone exits
- 83
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | LAK | 32 | 15 | 58 |
| 2024-25 | LAK | 32 | 54 | 28 |
| 2023-24 | LAK | 26 | 87 | 7 |
| 2022-23 | LAK | 14 | 37 | 12 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
2.6
wins above replacement
0.7 to 4.4 — 90% interval
44 of 615 forwards
+13.6 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +0.4
- EV defense
- -1.0
- Power play
- -0.2
- Penalty kill
- +0.3
- Shooting
- +12.6
- Penalties
- -2.4
- Average → replacement
- +3.9
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | LAK | 81 | 2.6 | 0.7 to 4.4 | 44/615 |
| 2024-25 | LAK | 78 | 2.0 | 0.7 to 3.5 | 73/596 |
| 2023-24 | LAK | 77 | 1.7 | 0.3 to 3.8 | 83/608 |
| 2022-23 | LAK | 82 | 3.4 | 1.7 to 5.5 | 21/617 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 143.0 km/h87th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 36.8 km/h88th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 4792nd percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 46.2 %89th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 76.1 km81st percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 6.22 km95th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 42.1 %70th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.6 %77th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 35.1 %95th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4793rd percentile | 687th percentile | 12.8 %48th percentile |
| High danger | 1690th percentile | 274th percentile | 12.5 %29th percentile |
| Mid range | 1894th percentile | 396th percentile | 16.7 %66th percentile |
| Long range | 999th percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %87th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
🔥 2-game point streak
PIT
SJS
OTT
CHI
NYR
NJD
NYI
WSH
BOS
EDM
VGK
FLA
COLAdrian Kempe: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Adrian Kempe have in 2026-27?
Adrian Kempe has 6 goals and 13 points (7 assists) in 14 games in 2026-27.
How old is Adrian Kempe?
Adrian Kempe is 30 years old: he was born on September 13, 1996.
How tall is Adrian Kempe, and how much does he weigh?
Adrian Kempe is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 205 lb (93 kg).
Where is Adrian Kempe from?
Sweden: Adrian Kempe was born in Kramfors, Sweden.
What team does Adrian Kempe play for?
Adrian Kempe plays for the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL, at R, wearing number 9.
Is Adrian Kempe injured?
No: Adrian Kempe is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Adrian Kempe?
Adrian Kempe produced 2.6 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 44th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 50 out of 100: around average for his position.
How much does Adrian Kempe make?
Adrian Kempe earns $5.5M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 34 out of 100 (poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Adrian Kempe's contract end?
Adrian Kempe's contract runs through the 2033-34 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NMC / M-NTC clause.
Is Adrian Kempe overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 34 out of 100 (poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Adrian Kempe a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 44th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Adrian Kempe getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 73 in 2024-25 to 50 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Adrian Kempe played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Adrian Kempe has 10 points (5 goals, 5 assists).
What are Adrian Kempe's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Adrian Kempe has 725 games, 236 goals, 251 assists and 487 points. His best season: 2023-24, with 75 points in 77 games.
Where was Adrian Kempe drafted?
Adrian Kempe was drafted 29th overall (round 1) by Los Angeles Kings in 2014.
Is Adrian Kempe better at home or on the road?
At home: in 2026-27, he averages 1.00 points per game at home (6 in 6 games) and 0.88 on the road (7 in 8 games).
How does Adrian Kempe perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Adrian Kempe has 32 games and 31 points in his career. His pace (0.97 points per game) is higher than his regular-season pace (0.67).
Which player is most similar to Adrian Kempe?
Jamie Benn: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Jamie Benn's page →Is Adrian Kempe a good fantasy pick?
Yes, a solid pick: our projection has him at 71 points in 2026-27, or 0.88 points per game.
Does Adrian Kempe have siblings?
Yes: his brother Mario (also played professional ice hockey, including 52 games with the Arizona Coyotes).
What is Adrian Kempe's nationality?
Adrian Kempe is Swedish. Internationally: Sweden — gold medal at the 2018 IIHF World Championship; bronze medal at the 2024 IIHF World Championship.
What awards has Adrian Kempe won?
Selected to the NHL All-Star Game (2022).
How many championships has Adrian Kempe won?
1: Calder Cup with the Manchester Monarchs (2015).
What is Adrian Kempe's nickname?
He is nicknamed "Juice".
Where did Adrian Kempe play before turning pro?
Modo Hockey (SHL debut 2013–14; returned for 2014–15).
How many points is Adrian Kempe projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 71 points in 81 games in 2026-27 (49 to 87 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Los Angeles Kings teammates
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