# LA Kings Adrian Kempe is QUESTIONED for his ability to possibly play center and his contract value.

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Podcast: [Locked On Kings - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Kings](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-kings-daily-podcast-on-the-los-angeles-kings-94741)
Published: 2026-07-31T09:00:17+00:00
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## Resource

Los Angeles Kings face major questions at center after Anze Kopitar’s departure—can Quinton Byfield rise to 1C status, or will the experiment of moving Adrian Kempe to center reshape LA’s top six? Eddie Garcia breaks down The Athletic’s NHL center rankings. Grading controversies heat up as Kempe gets compared to Cody Ceci in contract value, sparking debate about player worth. Kelowna Rockets long time voice Regan Bartell gives us his insights on LA forward prospect Vojtech Cihar and fellow draftee Will Sharpe. Plus ongoing evaluation of 4 Kings prospects at the World Junior Summer Showcase.

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