Kings Sign Quinton Byfield To Five-Year Contract Extension

The Los Angeles Kings have secured their future by signing forward Quinton Byfield to a five-year, $31.25 million contract extension, which carries an average annual value of $6.25 million. 

Byfield, drafted second overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, showed significant progress and potential this past season. At 21 years old, Byfield had a breakout year, recording 20 goals and 55 points in 80 games, showcasing his development into a key player for the Kings.

#LAKings sign Quinton Byfield: 5 years x $6.25 million.

Byfield gets $31.25 million in security, plus a mid-term deal to cash in bigger next time around. Intriguing deal for both sides. Eight years would have been quite expensive.

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 15, 2024

Standing at 6-foot-5, Byfield's unique combination of size and skill has always hinted at his potential, and the Kings' patience is paying off. 

His impressive performance last season placed him among elite company, as he became only the third Kings player in the last 20 years to score 20 goals in a season at age 21 or younger, joining Anze Kopitar and Alex Frolov. 

LOCKED IN. 🔒

We have signed forward Quinton Byfield to a five-year contract extension!

DETAILS 📲 https://t.co/wtITKuBoPb pic.twitter.com/ukhF9Y2VHo

— LA Kings (@LAKings) July 15, 2024

Byfield's contributions extended into the playoffs, where he added four assists in five games.

Byfield is expected to play a significant role alongside Anze Kopitar on the top line, transitioning into a key center role as Kopitar's career winds down. 

The five-year term of the contract helps keep the cap hit manageable while securing one year of his unrestricted free agent rights.

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