# LA Kings FANS REACT to a grade for Adrian Kempe's contract, who's the next top center and more

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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: 2026-08-01T09:14:06+00:00
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LA Kings fans sound off as Adrian Kempe's contract gets controversially graded the same as Cody Ceci's—are the analytics missing the mark? Eddie Garcia spotlights the passionate debate around recent Kings trade proposals, including whether the team should chase elite centers like Dylan Larkin or Matthew Barzal and if Quinton Byfield deserves a true shot as the top-line pivot. Heavyweights Anze Kopitar and Jonathan Quick await jersey retirement honors, but is Jeff Carter worthy of joining them? The search for the next LA Kings captain intensifies: will Mikey Anderson’s steady presence or Adrian Kempe’s star power give him the edge, or will Drew Doughty get a legacy nod? Plus, listener questions ignite conversations on the rising price of NHL superstars, playoff scheduling, and nostalgic nods to LA hockey history. Don’t miss this fan-fueled edition dissecting the Kings’ next moves, contract controversies, and the future of the franchise.

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