Kings Article: Adrian Kempe Returns To Sweden, But Not Before Making Solid First Impression
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HYORI 1963
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Thanks Gann!
Can you tell me if he was used more as a LW or a C? Also, do you know if he has a preference where he plays?
Can you tell me if he was used more as a LW or a C? Also, do you know if he has a preference where he plays?
FrozenRoyalty
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They were in drills, so the forwards weren't playing a position...
Kempe says that he can play all three forward positions. Didn't mention any preferencce.
HYORI 1963
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I think this was from the scouting combines. They have him at 6'1.5" and 187.
At any rate, at just 17 years of age, he may be about Carter's size of 6'4" 210
when he finishes growing and filling out.
Date of Birth September 13, 1996
Height 6' 1.5
Weight 187
Country Sweden
Position Left Winger
Secondary Position Center
Shoots Left
FrozenRoyalty
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Yeah, he looks bigger than the official stats provided by the Kings. Since those are considered to be official, without anything else to go on that I could confirm...
HYORI 1963
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I was going to say, he reminds me of Simmonds physically, but I believe Simmonds was good 20 lbs less than Kempe at 187 lbs.
I recall a longtime poster here (that I have not seen in some time now) who used
to go to all the camps and said he saw Simmonds walk up (for his first time ever
at the Kings facility) and ask him where the players go! So, it was his first time
to LA. Maybe just after the draft...but may have been before he was drafted, because
I think the Kings invited him out. This poster was shocked because he said Simmonds
looked about 160 pounds and had bird legs. He thought he was just coming to watch.
Regarding Kempe, I don't know how people make projections of the player he'll be at 21 or 22. Some say a future Kopitar and other
say a future Lewis. Some say top 6 and some say third liner. Geez..how can anyone project these things? He's 17. Sounds like the development team really likes him
and sees a highly skilled, hard working, dedicated young player.
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I'm clutching at straws here but when Mike Donnelly makes the comment "I like his length" is he referring to his wingspan or height?
lumbergh
It was an idea. I didn't say it was a good idea.
lumbergh
It was an idea. I didn't say it was a good idea.
Gann's previous article on Kempe has Yanetti stating that Kempe is 6' 2 1/2" and still growing.
I hope the Kings have a Kopitar protege in Kempe. Hey, same initials too! Just realized that.
https://frozenroyalty.net/2014/06/2...pick-adrian-kempe-fits-la-kings-like-a-glove/
I hope the Kings have a Kopitar protege in Kempe. Hey, same initials too! Just realized that.
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It's never easy. Projecting prospects can be a bit like guessing the weather by sticking your head out the window.
You have a general idea of what their role could be based on their makeup, but there are a number of unpredictable factors that come into play.
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Yep, doubly so when they're so young, huh?
I like everything I hear. I hear a European kid with some skill that already plays a Kings-type game--gets in and plays 'power forward' hard, has a big body already--even if he stopped growing today and only filled out slightly he'd be a big guy. I'd wager he has an inch or two of height to fill out and 20+ pounds. He's already been holding his own vs. men so there will be less of an adjustment there. Has a good skill base and plenty of room to learn. Seems like we got a bottom-six NHL player at worst with a lot of potential growth especially given age. European and younger Tanner Pearson-esque style of play? Sign me up.
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Johnson's usually shrink on ice. I am from Canada and should know.
Kempe looks like a kid with great promise. I wish I could forget about him for 2 to 3 years and then see what we have. Like a young Kopitar he intrigues me and I will probably spend hours looking for any type of updates for him.
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And the word is now that Kempe is again returning to North America, to sign a tryout
contract with the Monarchs and is already here. (as reported on the Monarchs thread) Just waiting an official announcement, it seems. Will be awesome, to see how he competes and plays at the AHL level.
contract with the Monarchs and is already here. (as reported on the Monarchs thread) Just waiting an official announcement, it seems. Will be awesome, to see how he competes and plays at the AHL level.
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Nice to see Kempe showing such commitment to the Kings organization. Hope he gets into some games in the playoffs.
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I think Kempe has some Kopi lite in his game. Hoping he will be in LA sooner than later but he won't be rushed which is good.
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I really, really don't think Kempe has the offensive upside to be compared to Kopitar. I'm not even convinced he can be a top 6 forward. That being said, I'm definitely not counting him out, he's just a kid and certainly has a lot of tools at his disposal.
