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Kings Acquire Andrei Kuzmenko in NHL Trade Deadline Deal

Los Angeles trades a 2027 third-round pick to the Flyers for Kuzmenko and a 2025 seventh-round pick, with Philadelphia retaining half of Kuzmenko's salary.

Mar 4, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers left wing Andrei Kuzmenko (96) celebrates his goal against Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf (32) during the first period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Andrei Kuzmenko, seen after scoring a goal for the Philadelphia Flyers against the Edmonton Oilers on Feb. 22, 2025 in Philadelphia, has been acquired by the Kings. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The Los Angeles Kings acquired forward Andrei Kuzmenko and a 2025 seventh-round draft pick from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick.
  • The Flyers will retain 50% of Kuzmenko's $5.5 million salary, leaving the Kings responsible for $2.75 million of his cap hit for the remainder of the season.
  • Kuzmenko, 29, is now on his fourth team in three NHL seasons, having previously played for the Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, and Flyers since entering the league in 2022.
  • Once a prolific scorer with 39 goals in his rookie season, Kuzmenko's production has declined, with just 20 points in 44 games this season split between Calgary and Philadelphia.
  • The Kings, struggling offensively and on a five-game losing streak, hope Kuzmenko's right-handed shot and net-front presence can boost their power play and playoff push.