Kings re-sign defenseman Clarke to five-year deal worth $7.4 million annually
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:56 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed defenseman Brandt Clarke to a five-year contract valued at $7.4 million per year. This deal comes after Clarke's standout performance in the previous season, contributing significantly to the team's defensive lineup. The Kings' decision to secure Clarke reflects their commitment to building a strong roster for the upcoming seasons. The deal is set to strengthen their defense as they prepare for the next NHL season.
- •Brandt Clarke's new contract spans five years.
- •The annual salary for Clarke is $7.4 million.
- •Clarke had a career year prior to the re-signing.
- •This move aims to bolster the Kings' defensive core.
- •The Kings are preparing for the upcoming NHL season.
- 12:47 AMESPN NHL — Kings re-sign defenseman Clarke after career year
- 12:23 AMYahoo Sports — Kings sign Brandt Clarke to 5-year extension
- 11:29 PMYahoo Sports — LA Kings re-sign defenseman Brandt Clarke to 5-year, $37 million deal
"Defenseman Brandt Clarke has agreed to a five-year, $37 million deal to stay with the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings announced the deal Friday for Clarke, the eighth overall pick in 2021 who has grown into the new cornerstone of their defense. Clarke had career highs of eight goals and 32 assists while playing in all 82 regular-season games last season for the Kings, who lost in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs for the fifth consecutive year.
"The Los Angeles Kings have signed defenseman Brandt Clarke to a five-year contract extension with an average annual value (AAV) of $7.4 million.
"The Kings re-signed defenseman Brandt Clarke to a five-year deal worth $7.4 million annually.
Sources
External links- ESPN NHLJun 27, 2026, 12:47 AMKings re-sign defenseman Clarke after career year
The Kings re-signed defenseman Brandt Clarke to a five-year deal worth $7.4 million annually.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 12:23 AMKings sign Brandt Clarke to 5-year extension
The Los Angeles Kings have signed defenseman Brandt Clarke to a five-year contract extension with an average annual value (AAV) of $7.4 million.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 11:29 PMLA Kings re-sign defenseman Brandt Clarke to 5-year, $37 million deal
Defenseman Brandt Clarke has agreed to a five-year, $37 million deal to stay with the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings announced the deal Friday for Clarke, the eighth overall pick in 2021 who has grown into the new cornerstone of their defense. Clarke had career highs of eight goals and 32 assists while playing in all 82 regular-season games last season for the Kings, who lost in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs for the fifth consecutive year.
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