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Anze Kopitar
| Position | Center | Current Team | Los Angeles Kings |
| Shoots | Left | Current Contract | 2 years |
| Height | 6'3" | Expires | 2025-26 |
| Weight (lbs) | 225 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 38 |
| Age | 37 (Aug 24, 1987) | Expiry Status | UFA |
| Drafted | 2005, Round 1, Overall 11 (LAK) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2023 | Los Angeles Kings | Signed 2 years @ $7.000M AAV starting in 2024-25 | |
| Jan 16, 2016 | Los Angeles Kings | Signed 8 years @ $10.000M AAV starting in 2016-17 | |
| Oct 11, 2008 | Los Angeles Kings | Signed 7 years @ $6.800M AAV starting in 2009-10 | |
| Sep 6, 2005 | Los Angeles Kings | Signed to an entry level contract. |
Status History Coming Soon
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| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2006-07 | LAK | 72 | 20 | 41 | 61 | -12 | 24 | 193 | 10.4 | 20:32 | |||||||||
| 2007-08 | LAK | 82 | 32 | 45 | 77 | -15 | 22 | 201 | 15.9 | 20:41 | |||||||||
| 2008-09 | LAK | 82 | 27 | 39 | 66 | -17 | 32 | 234 | 11.5 | 20:27 | |||||||||
| 2009-10 | LAK | 82 | 34 | 47 | 81 | +6 | 16 | 259 | 13.1 | 21:47 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 2 | 18 | 11.1 | 21:13 |
| 2010-11 | LAK | 75 | 25 | 48 | 73 | +25 | 20 | 233 | 10.7 | 21:35 | |||||||||
| 2011-12 | LAK | 82 | 25 | 51 | 76 | +12 | 20 | 230 | 10.9 | 21:20 | 20 | 8 | 12 | 20 | +16 | 9 | 56 | 14.3 | 22:03 |
| 2012-13 | LAK | 47 | 10 | 32 | 42 | +14 | 16 | 98 | 10.2 | 20:29 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -2 | 12 | 32 | 9.4 | 21:15 |
| 2013-14 | LAK | 82 | 29 | 41 | 70 | +34 | 24 | 200 | 14.5 | 20:53 | 26 | 5 | 21 | 26 | +9 | 14 | 46 | 10.9 | 21:13 |
| 2014-15 | LAK | 79 | 16 | 48 | 64 | -2 | 10 | 134 | 11.9 | 19:23 | |||||||||
| 2015-16 | LAK | 81 | 25 | 49 | 74 | +34 | 16 | 177 | 14.1 | 20:52 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +2 | 2 | 10 | 20.0 | 22:26 |
| 2016-17 | LAK | 76 | 12 | 40 | 52 | -10 | 28 | 150 | 8.0 | 20:46 | |||||||||
| 2017-18 | LAK | 82 | 35 | 57 | 92 | +21 | 20 | 200 | 17.5 | 22:05 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 11.1 | 27:01 | ||
| 2018-19 | LAK | 81 | 22 | 38 | 60 | -20 | 30 | 156 | 14.1 | 22:18 | |||||||||
| 2019-20 | LAK | 70 | 21 | 41 | 62 | +6 | 16 | 135 | 15.6 | 21:02 | |||||||||
| 2020-21 | LAK | 56 | 13 | 37 | 50 | -7 | 10 | 118 | 11.0 | 21:11 | |||||||||
| 2021-22 | LAK | 81 | 19 | 48 | 67 | -6 | 14 | 210 | 9.0 | 20:46 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -6 | 2 | 28 | 3.6 | 21:57 |
| 2022-23 | LAK | 82 | 28 | 46 | 74 | +20 | 4 | 169 | 16.6 | 20:18 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -3 | 14 | 14.3 | 22:37 | |
| 2023-24 | LAK | 81 | 26 | 44 | 70 | +11 | 22 | 133 | 19.5 | 19:39 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 11.1 | 20:01 | |
| 2024-25 | LAK | 63 | 16 | 36 | 52 | +5 | 2 | 83 | 19.3 | 19:10 | |||||||||
5v5 Individual Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | G/60 | A/60 | Pts/60 | xG/60 | GAE/60 | Sh% | xSh% | Sh%AE | %SA Rush | %SA Reb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | LAK | 81 | 1194:26 | 0.65 | 1.56 | 2.21 | 0.64 | 0.02 | 12.04 | 11.75 | 0.29 | 5.19 | 6.49 |
| 2016-17 | LAK | 76 | 1107:46 | 0.32 | 1.03 | 1.35 | 0.60 | -0.27 | 6.32 | 11.60 | -5.28 | 1.39 | 6.94 |
| 2017-18 | LAK | 82 | 1277:12 | 0.94 | 1.27 | 2.21 | 0.57 | 0.37 | 16.39 | 9.87 | 6.52 | 3.53 | 4.12 |
| 2018-19 | LAK | 81 | 1301:16 | 0.78 | 0.78 | 1.57 | 0.54 | 0.25 | 15.60 | 10.66 | 4.94 | 0.64 | 5.10 |
| 2019-20 | LAK | 70 | 1044:42 | 0.69 | 0.98 | 1.67 | 0.54 | 0.15 | 13.95 | 10.94 | 3.01 | 3.97 | 6.35 |
| 2020-21 | LAK | 56 | 808:24 | 0.67 | 0.96 | 1.63 | 0.58 | 0.08 | 10.84 | 9.47 | 1.37 | 0.00 | 8.93 |
| 2021-22 | LAK | 81 | 1176:22 | 0.61 | 1.07 | 1.68 | 0.68 | -0.06 | 8.82 | 9.75 | -0.93 | 4.40 | 5.49 |
| 2022-23 | LAK | 82 | 1160:41 | 0.88 | 1.45 | 2.33 | 0.63 | 0.25 | 14.05 | 10.13 | 3.92 | 2.34 | 8.19 |
| 2023-24 | LAK | 81 | 1090:14 | 0.66 | 1.05 | 1.71 | 0.51 | 0.15 | 13.48 | 10.42 | 3.06 | 2.42 | 9.68 |
| 2024-25 | LAK | 53 | 766:24 | 0.70 | 1.25 | 1.96 | 0.47 | 0.24 | 16.36 | 10.82 | 5.54 | 2.56 | 11.54 |
5v5 On Ice Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAF/60 | GF/60 | xGF/60 | SAA/60 | GA/60 | xGA/60 | GF% | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | LAK | 81 | 1194:26 | 48.22 | 2.96 | 2.84 | 35.51 | 1.76 | 2.07 | 62.77 | 57.87 | 0.33 | -0.06 | 3.77 |
| 2016-17 | LAK | 76 | 1107:46 | 44.96 | 2.06 | 2.74 | 38.13 | 2.22 | 2.20 | 48.10 | 55.45 | 0.23 | 0.10 | 0.97 |
| 2017-18 | LAK | 82 | 1277:12 | 42.66 | 2.77 | 2.44 | 39.84 | 2.11 | 2.37 | 56.73 | 50.76 | 0.17 | -0.13 | 3.13 |
| 2018-19 | LAK | 81 | 1301:16 | 39.61 | 2.40 | 2.25 | 45.60 | 2.86 | 2.70 | 45.61 | 45.46 | 0.04 | 0.43 | -3.87 |
| 2019-20 | LAK | 70 | 1044:42 | 43.71 | 2.53 | 2.39 | 41.01 | 2.07 | 2.45 | 55.00 | 49.43 | -0.20 | 0.01 | -2.06 |
| 2020-21 | LAK | 56 | 808:24 | 40.90 | 2.23 | 2.39 | 38.30 | 2.38 | 2.39 | 48.39 | 50.03 | 0.26 | -0.28 | 5.73 |
| 2021-22 | LAK | 81 | 1176:22 | 46.72 | 2.30 | 2.86 | 37.44 | 2.60 | 2.38 | 46.88 | 54.62 | 0.11 | -0.02 | 1.13 |
| 2022-23 | LAK | 82 | 1160:41 | 44.25 | 3.00 | 2.58 | 37.79 | 2.22 | 2.29 | 57.43 | 53.05 | -0.05 | -0.00 | -0.42 |
| 2023-24 | LAK | 81 | 1090:14 | 42.87 | 2.75 | 2.46 | 38.25 | 2.15 | 2.18 | 56.18 | 52.97 | -0.22 | -0.03 | -1.77 |
| 2024-25 | LAK | 53 | 766:24 | 43.37 | 2.90 | 2.49 | 42.35 | 1.96 | 2.38 | 59.68 | 51.13 | -0.00 | 0.47 | -5.48 |
NHL Edge Stats
| Skating | Shooting | Zone Time | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | GP | Top Speed | Bursts>20/mi | Avg. Speed | ES Avg. Speed | Top Speed | Avg. Speed | %Long Range | %Mid Range | %High Danger | ES DZ% | ES NZ% | ES OZ% |
| 2021-22 | 81 | 21.7 | 0.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 92.2 | 47.8 | 18.8 | 49.4 | 31.8 | 41.1 | 18.6 | 40.3 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 22.2 | 0.1 | 9.6 | 10.3 | 96.0 | 48.2 | 10.7 | 32.8 | 56.5 | 42.4 | 18.3 | 39.3 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 21.4 | 0.2 | 9.8 | 10.6 | 97.6 | 34.3 | 12.1 | 36.4 | 51.4 | 40.3 | 18.2 | 41.5 |
| 2024-25 | 53 | 21.1 | 0.2 | 10.2 | 10.5 | 84.7 | 55.3 | 13.5 | 30.8 | 55.8 | 42.1 | 18.3 | 39.6 |
Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
Glossary
| Type | Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | G/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | A/60 | Assists per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | Pts/60 | Points per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | xG/60 | Expected Goals per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | GAE/60 | Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60). |
| Individual | Sh% | Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | xSh% | Expected Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | Sh%AE | Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%). |
| Individual | %SA Rush | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush. |
| Individual | %SA Reb. | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds. |
| On Ice | SAF/60 | Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | GF/60 | Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | xGF/60 | Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GF% | Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF% | Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF Rel | xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice. |
| On Ice | xGA Rel | xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGF% Rel | xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice. |
Current Contract
Standard Contract (UFA)
Signed: July 6, 2023
Team: Los Angeles Kings
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 7.95
Previous Contracts
Standard Contract (UFA)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 29 | NMC | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | - | $9,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $14,000,000 | $14,000,000 | UFA | |
| 2017-18 | 30 | NMC | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | - | $9,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $13,000,000 | $13,000,000 | UFA | |
| 2018-19 | 31 | NMC | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | - | - | $12,000,000 | $12,000,000 | $12,000,000 | UFA | |
| 2019-20 | 32 | NMC | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | - | - | $11,000,000 | $11,000,000 | $11,000,000 | UFA | |
| 2020-21 | 33 | M-NTC | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | - | - | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | UFA | |
| 2021-22 | 34 | M-NTC | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | - | - | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | UFA | |
| 2022-23 | 35 | M-NTC | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | - | - | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | UFA | |
| 2023-24 | 36 | NMC | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | - | - | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | UFA | |
| Total | - | $18,000,000 | $62,000,000 | $80,000,000 | $80,000,000 |
Signed: Jan 16, 2016
Team: Los Angeles Kings
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 13.7
Clause: Starting in 2020-21 player submits a list of 7 teams he'd accept a trade to. NMC added in 2023-24 when player signed an extension on July 6, 2023.
Standard Contract (RFA)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | 22 | $6,800,000 | $6,800,000 | - | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | RFA | ||
| 2010-11 | 23 | $6,800,000 | $6,800,000 | - | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2011-12 | 24 | $6,800,000 | $6,800,000 | - | - | $6,400,000 | $6,400,000 | $6,500,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2012-13 | 25 | $6,800,000 | $6,800,000 | - | - | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2013-14 | 26 | $6,800,000 | $6,800,000 | - | - | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | UFA | ||
| 2014-15 | 27 | $6,800,000 | $6,800,000 | - | - | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | UFA | ||
| 2015-16 | 28 | NMC | $6,800,000 | $6,800,000 | - | - | $7,700,000 | $7,700,000 | $7,700,000 | UFA | |
| Total | - | - | $47,600,000 | $47,600,000 | $47,700,000 |
Signed: Oct 11, 2008
Team: Los Angeles Kings
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 11.97
Clause: NMC added when player signed an extension on Jan 16, 2016.
Entry Level Contract
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | 18 | $850,000 | $984,200 | - | $85,000 | - | $85,000 | - | ELC | ||
| 2006-07 | 19 | $821,667 | $955,867 | $134,200 | $85,000 | $765,000 | $850,000 | $62,500 | ELC | ||
| 2007-08 | 20 | $821,667 | $955,867 | $134,200 | $85,000 | $765,000 | $850,000 | $62,500 | ELC | ||
| 2008-09 | 21 | $821,667 | $955,867 | $134,200 | - | $765,000 | $765,000 | $62,500 | ELC | ||
| Total | $402,600 | $255,000 | $2,295,000 | $2,550,000 | $187,500 |
Signed: Sep 6, 2005
Team: Los Angeles Kings
GM: -
Exp. Status: RFA
Note: This entry level contract slid one season as player did not meet the games played threshold to start the contract.