Kings Trade for Forward Andrei Kuzmenko from Flyers

The Los Angeles Kings acquire Kuzmenko and a 2025 draft pick, with Philadelphia retaining half of his salary.

The Philadelphia Flyers traded forward Andrei Kuzmenko and a 2025 seventh-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick.
Philadelphia will retain 50% of Kuzmenko's $5.5 million salary cap hit, leaving the Kings responsible for $2.75 million.
Kuzmenko, 29, is joining his fourth NHL team in just two seasons and will be an unrestricted free agent this summer.
The winger had a standout rookie season with the Vancouver Canucks, scoring 39 goals, but his production has dipped in recent years, with 20 points in 43 games this season.
The Kings are hoping Kuzmenko's scoring touch and right-handed shot will bolster their offense, particularly on the power play, as they struggle to generate goals in key games.