ANDREI KUZMENKO NEWS

Bouncing back from fourth line Kuzmenko started Sunday's loss to the Oilers on the fourth line but eventually took shifts on the top line, Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun reports.

Impact Kuzmenko, who posted seven points in the first eight games, had a strong start to the season but hit the skids last week and was benched for the final 27 minutes of last Friday's 3-0 loss to the Devils. In addition to opening on the fourth line Sunday, he was temporarily removed from the top power-play unit. However, Kuzmenko was one of the team's best forwards against Edmonton and elevated to the top line alongside Nazem Kadri and Martin Pospisil midway through the second period. Calgary head coach Ryan Huska was pleased with Kuzmenko's effort Sunday and could reestablish the 28-year-old forward on the top line to start Tuesday's road game in Montreal.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers in Saturday's loss Kuzmenko picked up two assists in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Jets.

Impact The 28-year-old winger set up game-tying goals in the second and third periods by Rasmus Andersson and Nazem Kadri. but the Flames' offense dried up after Kadri's tally. Kuzmenko has had a strong start to the season, producing a goal and seven points in eight games as he looks to regain the form that saw him break out for 74 points (39 goals, 35 assists) as a rookie with the Canucks in 2022-23.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Flames' Andrei Kuzmenko believes he needs to be even better despite hot start The winger says he "needs to play better" despite recording five points while helping the Flames start the season with four straight wins.

OCTOBER 23 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Flames' Andrei Kuzmenko believes he needs to be even better despite hot start The winger says he "needs to play better" despite recording five points while helping the Flames start the season with four straight wins.

OCTOBER 19 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

With Honzek out week-to-week, Matt Coronato gets a chance with Kadri and Kuzmenko Sam Honzek is out week-to-week with an injury, which means it’s Matt Coronato’s turn to play alongside Nazem Kadri and Andrei Kuzmenko.

OCTOBER 17 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Nets power-play tally Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal on two shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Kuzmenko found his first goal of the year, and that second-period tally ended up being the game-winner. The talented winger has five points, six shots on net and a plus-1 rating across four appearances. He's been on the Flames' listed top line with Samuel Honzek and Nazem Kadri, but that trio has not been as productive as other forward groups. Kuzmenko has done the bulk of his work on the power play, where he's earned three of his five points.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Distributes three helpers in win Kuzmenko provided three assists in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Flyers.

Impact Two of Kuzmenko's three assists came on the power play. The crafty winger has yet to score a goal through two games, but he's supplied four assists with three shots on net and a plus-2 rating. If he can find offensive success alongside Nazem Kadri, Kuzmenko should be a top-six fixture in 2024-25, though his questionable defense could lead to occasional drops in the lineup.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Manages helper in win Kuzmenko produced an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Canucks.

Impact Kuzmenko helped out on a Rasmus Andersson tally in the second period. The 28-year-old Kuzmenko saw just 15:22 of ice time, which isn't encouraging considering the Flames were trailing for much of the contest. He began the game as the listed first-line right wing, though the forwards got shuffled after Kevin Rooney (undisclosed) left the contest. Kuzmenko put up 22 goals and 25 helpers over 72 contests between the Canucks and the Flames last year, but he can be a bit streaky on offense, which will lead to frustration for fantasy managers since the winger rarely adds much in the way of physical play.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies assist Thursday Kuzmenko registered an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Kuzmenko was one of the top players in April with seven goals and six assists over nine contests. The 28-year-old winger had more points in 29 games with the Flames (25) than he had in 43 contests with the Canucks (21) prior to a midseason trade. He added 121 shots on net and a minus-9 rating this season. Kuzmenko's offense can be streaky, but he could be a top-six fit for the Flames heading into 2024-25.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Can Andrei Kuzmenko keep this up? The Flames are hoping so Andrei Kuzmenko has a potted a team-high 14 goals since arriving in Calgary via trade from Vancouver.

APRIL 15 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Goal, assist in win Kuzmenko scored a goal on two shots and added a power-play assist in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Kuzmenko continues to surge late in the season. He has seven multi-point efforts over the last nine contests, earning nine goals and seven assists, including nine power-play points, in that span. The winger is up to 24 points over 27 games as a Flame after he was limited to 21 points in 43 contests with the Canucks to begin the year.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Hat trick in Friday's win Kuzmenko scored three goals, including two on the power play, in Friday's 6-3 win over the Ducks.

Impact Kuzmenko put the Flames ahead 3-0 in the second period and added a couple of insurance tallies in the third after the Ducks made a comeback push. This is Kuzmenko's second career hat trick, both of which have come at Anaheim's expense. He's surged late in the season with eight goals and six helpers over his last eight contests, giving him 21 tallies, 43 points, 114 shots on net and a minus-11 rating through 69 outings overall.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Kuzmenko's hat trick lifts Flames over Ducks Nazem Kadri collected one goal and two assists in his 900th career game and Andrei Kuzmenko posted his second career hat trick as the visiti...

APRIL 13 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Andrei Kuzmenko's hat trick leads Calgary to a 6-3 victory over Anaheim in Silfverberg's home finale Andrei Kuzmenko scored three goals, Nazem Kadri had a goal and two assists, and the Calgary Flames withstood Anaheim’s third-period rally fo...

APRIL 13 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Extends point streak to six games Kuzmenko scored a goal on four shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Sharks.

Impact Kuzmenko's pair of points came on the power play, including the game-winning goal at 2:58 of overtime. This was his fifth multi-point effort during his six-game point streak. The 28-year-old winger has been streaky during his time with the Flames, but he's showing his upside in the later weeks of the season. Overall, he has 18 goals, 22 helpers, 108 shots on net and a minus-11 rating through 67 contests between Calgary and Vancouver this season.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Kuzmenko scores power-play goal in OT, Flames beat Sharks 3-2 to stop skid Andrei Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal 2:58 into overtime and the Calgary Flames came back to beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2

APRIL 10 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

On four-game point streak Kuzmenko notched a power-play assist and four shots on goal in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Jets.

Impact Kuzmenko has been the Flames' hottest forward recently, earning four goals and three assists over his last four games. The 28-year-old winger is up to 36 points, 104 shots on net and a minus-9 rating through 65 contests between the Flames and the Canucks. As long as his offense stays warm, Kuzmenko should see top-six minutes and ample power-play time.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hot streak or sneak preview? Andrei Kuzmenko on offensive tear for Flames Andrei Kuzmenko has piled up six points during a three-game span, with four goals and a pair of assists over that stellar stretch.

APRIL 3 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Pots two goals in loss Kuzmenko scored twice on three shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Kuzmenko earned his third straight multi-point effort, but most of the rest of the Flames didn't do much on offense. The winger has four goals and two helpers over his last three outings following a six-game slump. He's up to 17 tallies, 35 points, 100 shots on net and a minus-9 rating through 64 appearances between the Flames and the Canucks this season.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes pair of helpers Kuzmenko notched two assists in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kings.

Impact Kuzmenko set up Nazem Kadri on the power play and Martin Pospisil at even strength in the first period. The 28-year-old Kuzmenko remains streaky -- he has four points over his last two games, but he went six contests without a point prior to that. The winger is at 33 points, 97 shots on net and a minus-8 rating through 63 appearances between the Flames and the Canucks this season.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Two goals in defeat Kuzmenko tallied a pair of goals in Thursday's 5-3 loss to St. Louis.

Impact Kuzmenko got the Flames on the board in the first period, forcing a turnover before beating Jordan Binnington with a wrister. He'd add another goal late in the second, deflecting a Nazem Kadri shot to tie the game 3-3. Kuzmenko had gone six games without a point prior to Thursday despite maintaining a top-line role in Calgary. The 28-year-old Kuzmenko is up to 10 goals and 31 points across 62 games between the Flames and Canucks this season.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Kuzmenko had one shot on net in 12:26 of ice time in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.

Impact After missing the last two games with an upper body injury, Kuzmenko returned to his regular spot on the third line centered by Yegor Sharangovich. Kuzmenko remains a player to watch, especially in deeper leagues. His offensive talent is undeniable, but his role with Calgary is still uncertain. Consider him a boom-or-bust option for now, with the potential to become a solid fantasy contributor in the future if he thrives in his new environment.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Saturday Kuzmenko (upper body) is set to play Saturday versus Minnesota, according to Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

Impact Kuzmenko missed Calgary's previous two contests. He has 13 goals and 29 points in 56 outings in 2023-24. Kuzmenko is projected to serve on the third line alongside Dryden Hunt and Yegor Sharangovich on Saturday. Walker Duehr is expected to be a healthy scratch due to Kuzmenko's return.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE