Kings sign Kuemper to back up Quick
The Los Angeles Kings have agreed to terms with unrestricted free-agent netminder Darcy Kuemper, the team announced Saturday. The deal carries an annual average value of $650,000.
Kuemper, a former sixth-round pick, has spent the first five seasons of his career with the Minnesota Wild. He appeared in 18 games during the 2016-17 season, and finished with an 8-5-0 record.
Kings agree to terms with Darcy Kemper, 2011 CHL Goaltender of the Year. Former Minnesota back-up also played at ECHL-Ontario. One year.
— Jon Rosen (@lakingsinsider) July 1, 2017
The 27-year-old Saskatoon, Saskatchewan native owns a career goals-against average of 2.60 to go along with .910 save percentage.
Kuemper will serve as a backup in L.A. to former Vezina winner and current Kings No. 1 goaltender Jonathan Quick.
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