The LA Kings will keep their franchise legend and current captain Anze Kopitar around for a while longer. The team announced that Kopitar inked a new two-year deal that now keeps him under contract through the 2025-26 NHL season.
Kopitar had one year remaining on his eight-year, $80 million contract he signed back in 2016. He is set to receive an additional $14 million with the new extension.
Kopitar and defenseman Drew Doughty are the only two players from 2012 and 2014 Stanley Cup-winning teams still playing with the Kings. After inking the extension, Kopitar hopes that he will add more Stanley Cup wins in LA to his resume.
“Los Angeles has become home for me and my family, and I’m excited to extend my career here,” Kopitar said after the news was made official. “I’ve been with this organization through it all, and I know our group is close to achieving something special. I look forward to helping us reach that next level and achieving the ultimate goal of winning the Stanley Cup again.”
Anze Kopitar spent all of his 17 years in NHL with the Kings. He played 1,292 regular season games for the franchise and has 1,141 points (393 goals and 748 assists). Kopitar was named NHL All-Star five times in his career and has won Frank J. Selke Trophy twice.
