This week, the rumor mill has been constantly generating discussion and speculation regarding the contract situation with winger Adrian Kempe and the Los Angeles Kings early this regular season.
Adrian Kempe asking price could be going higher after other recent contracts signed by high-profile forwards outside of the Los Angeles Kings
Jim Parsons of The Hockey Writers reported on Oct. 9 that the Kings are in "negotiations" with Kempe. But he also reported that talks are "ongoing" between Kempe and the Kings and that his asking price "has climbed" in the past couple of weeks.