The next year , 2006 , he accepted an invitation to Los Angeles ' rookie camp .
Kopitar signed an entry - level contract with the Kings on 7 September 2005 , but returned to play in Sweden for another season .
The next year , 2006 , Kopitar accepted an invitation to Kings   ' rookie camp .
Kopitar signed an entry - level contract with the Kings on 7 September 2005 , but returned to play in Sweden for another season .