Confirmed with Link: Kings acquire Andrei Kuzmenko from Philadelphia

[kingsboy11]

I think given what could've happened, I think this deal is alright. 50% retained and for a 3rd round pick 2 years from now. For a low risk trade, I can live with that.

 

[FrozenKing18]

 

[Lt Dan]

Reportedly 50% retained by the Phlyers

The cap is ours!

 

[Buddy The Elf]

This guy might be the best trade deadline acquisition since Fredrik Modin.

 

[unicornpig]

on the bright side, philly fans saying nothing but good things about his play.

 

[Fat Elvis]

Taking the place of our old AK, sitting in the press box for not busting ass on defense.

 

[BringTheReign]

Taking the place of our old AK, sitting in the press box for not busting ass on defense.

This was my first thought as well.

 

[Schrute farms]

still awaiting something really stupid to happen

 

[fsanford]

So if guy can stay healthy he has been solid

The problem is he breaks a lot given games played I assume that is the problem

 

[kingsboy11]

 

[Telos]

If this is the only acquisition or deal today then I'd be happy with that purely from the standpoint of escaping this trade deadline only giving up a 3rd to proceed towards Blake's exit.

 

[Reaper45]

Terrible skater and soft as baby shit but can score when healthy. I don’t love it but I’m not super upset about it.

 

[bland]

I am much happier with Blake going back to a Jussi Jokinen type deal than going big.

 

[Statto]

As a right hand shot, he potentially helps the pp. It’s ok a the price/risk.

 

[Inzane]

Terrible skater huh? We really needed more of those lmao

 

[kovacro]

Surprised he last this long in Philly under Torts.

Not sure I would have given up a 3rd but it's not too far off his current value, imo.

 

[GameNight]

I can't wait to see how they deploy him. Can't wait

 

[Gjwrams]

So we lose 4 draft rounds for the same regular season record and 1st rd exit? Sounds very Blakesque

 

[kingsholygrail]

So who sits for him? And don't say Lewis, because we know that won't happen.

 

[kovacro]

Apparently, the Kings also receive a 7th round pick in 2025 as part of the deal.

https://puckpedia.com/trade/956

 

[head eyes]

So who sits for him? And don't say Lewis, because we know that won't happen.

Hiller will now run 13-5

 

[FrozenKing18]

Considering what we gave. I’m okay with it. Could be worse, honestly.

 

[dabeechman]

Ok Blake, you showed up to work today. Time to shut it down before you hurt something.

 

[Telos]

 

[bland]

So who sits for him? And don't say Lewis, because we know that won't happen.

My guess:

Kuzmenko-Kopitar-Kempe up top and Jeannot-Turcotte-Lewis as the 4th