The LA Kings have locked in forward Jared Wright with a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2028-29 season. The deal carries an average annual value of $925,000, reflecting a mid-tier salary in the NHL. Wright, who has shown offensive potential with three points in his recent performance, adds stability to the Kings’ forward group. The move comes as the team continues to balance roster development with cost management ahead of the upcoming season.

The LA Kings have signed forward Jared Wright to a two-year contract extension worth an average annual value (AAV) of $925,000 through the 2028-29 season. Wright, 23, tallied three points (2-1=3) in ...