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Big game for WBS Kemp scored two goals and added an assist in AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 5-3 win over Bridgeport on Friday.

Impact Kemp was off to an unremarkable start to the year before this big game. He's now at five points, 17 shots on net and 15 PIM over 15 appearances. The Penguins are already carrying eight healthy defensemen, so Kemp's best path to the NHL roster would be as a replacement depth option if Harrison Brunicke joins Team Canada at the World Junior Championship in December.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hits waiver wire Kemp was waived by the Penguins on Thursday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Kemp was never going to make the Opening Night roster for the Penguins, especially given the emergence of Harrison Brunicke. For his part, the 26-year-old Kemp has logged just one NHL appearance back in 2023-24 when he was with the Oilers. Look for Kemp to feature exclusively for AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this season, making him a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-year deal Kemp agreed to terms on a two-year, two-way contract with Pittsburgh on Wednesday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Kemp has played in just one NHL game in his career, and that came back in 2023-24 when he was with the Oilers. The blueliner doesn't offer a ton of offensive upside -- he notched 12 points in 56 regular-season clashes with AHL Bakersfield last season -- but he is a decent depth piece. While a path to NHL minutes is probably easier with the Pens, Kemp probably will still play the majority of the 2025-26 campaign in the minors.

JULY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waived for AHL demotion Kemp was placed on waivers Tuesday for the purpose of assigning him to AHL Bakersfield.

Impact Kemp notched two goals and 15 points in 64 games with AHL Bakersfield during the 2023-24 regular season. He also made his NHL debut versus Montreal on Jan. 13, logging just 2:03 of ice time. Kemp will likely spend most, if not all, of the 2024-25 campaign in the minors.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Kemp was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Friday.

Impact Kemp hasn't seen any NHL action since Jan. 13, which was also his only appearance at the top level this season. The 24-year-old blueliner has five assists in 26 AHL appearances.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up again Kemp was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Wednesday.

Impact Kemp's reassignment Tuesday appears to have been a paper move. The 24-year-old will serve as a depth defenseman during his stay with the big club.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drops to AHL affiliate Kemp was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Tuesday.

Impact Kemp has been a healthy scratch for five of six games since being promoted from the minors Jan. 8, so this move doesn't come as a surprise. He'll likely continue to see nearly all of his game action in the minors.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on waivers Kemp was put on waivers by the Oilers on Saturday, according to Chris Johnston of TSN.

Impact Kemp has yet to play in the NHL. He signed a two-year, two-way contract in May and will be sent to AHL Bakersfield if he passes through waivers. Kemp had six goals and 15 assists in 71 AHL games last season.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 17, 2023 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Inks two-year extension Kemp signed a two-year, two-way contract extension with Edmonton on Tuesday.

Impact Kemp produced six goals, 21 points and 51 PIM in 71 games with AHL Bakersfield during the 2022-23 season. The 24-year-old blueliner doesn't have any NHL experience yet.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rises to top level Kemp was recalled by the Oilers on Tuesday.

Impact With AHL Bakersfield out of the Calder Cup playoffs, Kemp will join Edmonton for the rest of its postseason run. Kemp, a 2017 seventh-round pick, has yet to make his NHL debut.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE