# The LA Kings have CONCERNS but Adrian Kempe is NOT one of them. Is he on the path to GREATNESS?

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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: 2026-05-21T08:00:25+00:00
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## Resource

Adrian Kempe continues to prove he is the Los Angeles Kings’ top all-around player. Will Kempe’s offensive firepower and new eight-year contract push him into the Kings’ all-time elite—alongside legends like Luc Robitaille and Marcel Dionne? Eddie Garcia analyzes Kempe’s breakout seasons, growing leadership role after Anze Kopitar’s retirement, and the potential for a dynamic top line featuring Kempe, Artemi Panarin, and Quinton Byfield. Key topics include the LA Kings’ upcoming coaching decision, Martin Chromiak’s World Championships stint for Team Slovakia, and the rare Memorial Cup three-peat achieved by Kings prospect Jared Woolley. Don’t miss this inside look at the team’s evolving core and future trajectory.

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