Overview
- The Los Angeles Kings signed 23-year-old forward Aatu Jämsen to a one-year, two-way contract on Friday, June 5, 2026.
- The deal carries an $850,000 NHL average annual value and outlets reported a $100,000 AHL salary for time spent with the Ontario Reign.
- Jämsen scored 16 goals and 28 points in 59 AHL games in 2025-26 and added 1-1=2 in four Calder Cup playoff contests, showing clear offensive progress after moving from Finland.
- Reports say Jämsen has one season of waiver exemption remaining and is widely expected to begin the 2026-27 campaign with AHL Ontario as an organizational depth piece.
- With three restricted free agents and 11 unrestricted free agents still to address this summer, the Kings view the low-risk extension as a way to keep a promising prospect available while they sort larger roster and coaching decisions.