LA Kings extend Aatu Jämsen's contract through 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Aatu Jämsen to a one-year, two-way contract extension. The extension, valued at an average annual salary of $850,000, will keep him with the franchise through the 2026-27 season. Jämsen completed his second season with the Ontario Reign, registering 16 goals and 12 assists in 59 games. The signing marks the Kings' first move of the offseason as they look to improve their roster following a playoff exit. Further decisions are anticipated as the Kings also search for a new head coach.
- •Jämsen's extension is worth $850,000 annually.
- •He scored 16 goals and 12 assists last season.
- •Kings are seeking a new head coach following a playoff sweep.
- •Jämsen was drafted by the Kings in 2020.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — LA Kings sign forward Aatu Jämsen to one-year contract extension
"The Los Angeles Kings made their first move of the 2026 offseason by signing forward Aatu Jämsen to a one-year, two-way contract extension through the 2026-27 season.
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