The Los Angeles Kings announced on Wednesday that talented defenseman Mikey Anderson would remain with the franchise for the foreseeable future. Anderson inked an eight-year contract extension that will keep him in LA through the 2030-31 season.
According to the official Kings’ announcement, Anderson will earn $4.1 million on average once the extension kicks in next season. As part of the $32.8 million-worth deal, he is also getting a 10-team no-trade clause, which will come into effect in 2026-27. The 23-year-old player entered the current campaign on a one-year, $1 million deal he inked as a restricted free agent in September.
“We’re excited to have a player of Mikey Anderson’s caliber signed to the Kings long-term,” said Kings general manager Rob Blake in a team-released statement. “Mikey has not only developed into a trusted, shutdown player on the ice, but a well-respected individual in the room that we envision continuing to grow into our leadership core.”
Mikey Anderson entered the league as a 103rd overall pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft by the Kings. He had to wait until the 2019-20 season to make his NHL debut, but has since established himself as one of the team’s most dependable players.
Anderson might not fill the box score in terms of goals and assists, contributing 33 points in 172 games, but he brings immense value by efficiently executing defensive tasks. He is considered one of the best in the league in clearing and covering space while also successfully stopping the opponent’s most dangerous players.
