Newly acquired Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper says he enjoyed playing for the Kings during the 2017-18 season and is happy to be back in L.A.
Darcy Kuemper's first stint with the Kings lasted less than one season. Both sides are hoping this one lasts longer. The veteran goaltender was acquired on Wednesday from the Washington Capitals for forward Pierre-Luc Dubois in a trade of high-priced, underachieving players. Kuemper has played for five teams during his 12-year NHL career, including the Kings. He signed with Los Angeles as a free agent in 2017 and went 10-1-3 with a 2.
Kuemper and David Rittich are expected to be Kings' goaltenders in 2024-25. Cam Talbot signed a one-year deal last year and started 57 games, but president and general manager Rob Blake on Wednesday said Talbot is not expected to be back. Instead, Blake is hoping that Kuemper can regain the form that saw him win a Stanley Cup title with Colorado during the 2021-22 season. Kuemper, who has three seasons remaining on a five-year $26.
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