Kempe Prepared To Be Panarin's Linemate

Feb 25, 2026

Los Angeles Kings' Adrian Kempe isn't taking the opportunity to play alongside Artemi Panarin lightly. He's been watching videos and talking to Panarin's former teammates.

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Los Angeles Kings right winger Adrian Kempe has revealed that he's doing his homework and learning how to be the best linemate he can be to newcoming superstar Artemi Panarin. He's watched videos of Panarin, his old teammates, and even spoke to New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad.

thehockeynews.comKings' Kempe Has Done Homework And Talked To Rangers' Zibanejad About Playing With PanarinLos Angeles Kings right winger Adrian Kempe has revealed that he's doing his homework and learning how to be the best linemate he can be to newcoming superstar Artemi Panarin. He's watched videos of Panarin, his old teammates, and even spoke to New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad.