There could be a trade between the divisional foes Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings involving forward Adrian Kempe, who is playing in the last year of his current contract. The <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl/news/kings-star-player-next-big-contract-could-shock-la-and-tempt-the-oilers' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>divisional foes</a> Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings have played each other in the WCQF in each of the last four years, with the Oilers winning all four series and preventing the Kings from reaching the 2nd round for what would be the 1st time since winning the Stanley Cup in 2014. Is there smoke surrounding a potential trade? Per a new report from The Hockey Writers, Kings forward Adrian Kempe could <a href='https://thehockeywriters.com/oilers-land-adrian-kempe-in-suggested-blockbuster-with-kings/' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>be a tempting proposition</a> for the Oilers to acquire. There have also been some pundits who have wondered if the Oilers would have interest in Kempe if he became available either at the 2026 Trade Deadline or if he became an unrestricted free agent next offseason, but there have been no legitimate reports that claim the Oilers will pursue Kempe at any point. With that being said, it's interesting to wonder if the Kings would consider making a move if they aren't close on a new deal with him, rather than losing him for nothing when the season is over. So far this year with the Kings, Kempe has 15 points (5G, 10A) in 13 games and is on a 95 point pace. <h3>Adrian Kempe Is Playing In The Final Year Of His Current Contract</h3> Kempe, who was taken by the Kings with the 29th overall pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, has played his entire career in a Los Angeles sweater. He's also in the last year of his current contract with an AAV (average annual value) of $4.5 million, a number that will certainly be given a handsome raise on his next contract. If the Kings and Kempe aren't able to agree on a new deal, they may feel they have no choice but to trade him for assets in return rather than lose him on the open market for nothing next summer.