The Los Angeles Kings have selected forward prospect Adrian Kempe with the No. 29 overall pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
The Los Angeles Kings have selected forward prospect Adrian Kempe with the No. 29 overall pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
Kempe, 17, has spent the last two years as a member of the Modo organization of the Swedish Hockey League (formerly known as Elitserien) and made his debut with the major club during the 2013-14 season. Kempe registered 11 points (five goals and six assists) in 45 regular season games with Modo and dressed for two playoff games (recording an assist). The left-handed shooting forward spent time at both center and left wing.
Kempe was selected with the No. 107 overall pick in the 2013 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft by the Barrie Colts, but opted to continue his career in Sweden.
Listed at 6'1, 187 pounds, Kempe is described by the ISS as a versatile centerman with good drive on the puck. Kempe finished the year ranked as the No. 22 prospect in this year's draft class, according to the ISS. He is praised as a total package with and without the puck:
Kempe plays a physical, North-South game up ice as he gains the offensive zone. Strong possession game and ability to drive into scoring areas with ease, excellent mix of powerful lower body and skill-set on the puck. Strong knack for finding loose pucks around the net and finishing from in tight, great hands in tight and awareness. Played in a key role with Sweden at the U18s. Winger who has it all, good offensive skill set while is responsible, strong defensively. Plays with character every shift and has grit on his game, while doesn't miss on making hits. Strong stride, balance on skates. Has solid vision, while trying to make effective plays. Has already played with men in SHL, looking NHL ready for 2015-2016 season.
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