# What has been said about Adrian Kempe playing center? Plus is Quinton Byfield a Top 6 center?

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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: 2026-08-04T11:11:55+00:00
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The Los Angeles Kings face uncertainty at center as they consider an Adrian Kempe move from the wing. Can Quinton Byfield prove he’s not just a placeholder but a legitimate top line center? Eddie Garcia breaks down player interviews, revealing Kempe’s hesitance and Alex Laferriere’s openness to embracing new responsibilities as the Kings search for Anze Kopitar’s successor. Key topics include Peter Laviolette’s coaching approach, player statistics compared to Pacific and Central Division rivals, and why the Kings may benefit most by keeping Kempe on the wing alongside Artemi Panarin. Plus, get updated on the latest from the World Junior Summer Showcase as Kings prospects Elton Hermansson, Henry Bzrustewicz, Jimmy Lombardi, and Vertti Svensk make their case for the future. The Kings’ lineup questions could shape the direction of the entire season—who will step up?

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