APRIL 3 • CALGARYHERALD.COM
ANDREI KUZMENKO #96 - LEFT WING - CALGARY FLAMES
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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.
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
Andrei Kuzmenko Strips & Snipes To Put Flames On Board
MARCH 29 • YOUTUBE
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
Remains out Thursday Kuzmenko (upper body) isn't available to play Thursday versus Vegas, per the NHL media site.
Impact Kuzmenko has 13 goals and 29 points in 56 contests in 2023-24. This will be his second straight absence due to the injury. After Kuzmenko recovers, Walker Duehr might exit the lineup as a healthy scratch.
MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE
Late scratch Tuesday Kuzmenko (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus the Avalanche.
Impact Kuzmenko was a late scratch for Tuesday's game -- he was able to participate in warmups but announced as out just before the start of the game. Nikita Okhotyuk, a defenseman, will enter the lineup with Kuzmenko sidelined.
MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE
Supplies power-play helper Kuzmenko notched a power-play assist in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Panthers.
Impact Kuzmenko helped out on a Yegor Sharangovich tally in the second period. With four points over his last three games, Kuzmenko has found a little consistency on offense. The 28-year-old winger is up to 29 points, 84 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 55 contests between the Flames and the Canucks this season. He'll likely continue to see middle-six minutes and power-play time.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
Offers assist in win Kuzmenko posted an assist in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Lightning.
Impact Kuzmenko set up Jakob Pelletier for the Flames' fourth goal, which stood as the game-winner. The helper was Kuzmenko's third point in the last two games. The 28-year-old winger is up to seven points over 11 contests with the Flames and 28 points through 54 appearances this season when accounting for his time with the Canucks.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Pots pair of goals Kuzmenko scored two goals, including one on the power play, on seven shots in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken.
Impact Kuzmenko put together a motivated performance after seeing bottom-six minutes in his last three outings. The 28-year-old winger was back in a top-six role Monday and looked the part. Kuzmenko has five goals and an assist over 10 games since he was traded from the Canucks. For the season, he's produced 13 tallies, 27 points, 83 shots on net and a minus-4 rating over 53 appearances.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
Playing Saturday Per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan, Kuzmenko (illness) will return to the lineup Saturday versus Pittsburgh.
Impact Kuzmenko has moved down to a bottom-six role, as he has struggled with the Flames of late. He has only one assist in his last three games. Kuzmenko has three goals and an assist in eight games with Calgary, after picking up eight goals and 21 points in 43 appearances with the Canucks. Kuzmenko will replace Walker Duehr in the lineup.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Practices Wednesday Kuzmenko (illness) participated in Wednesday's practice, but he didn't have his own spot in line rushes.
Impact Kuzmenko instead alternated with Jakob Pelletier on the fourth line, which suggests Kuzmenko might not be quite ready to return. However, the Flames won't play again until Saturday versus Pittsburgh, so there is still time for the 28-year-old forward to get back to 100 percent before that contest. If Kuzmenko is available Saturday, then Pelletier might be a healthy scratch.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Still sidelined Tuesday Kuzmenko remains under the weather and won't play against the Kings on Tuesday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
Impact Since joining the Flames, Kuzmenko has found his offensive game, registering three goals and one assist in eight outings with his new club. The 28-year-old winger will have to watch from the press box for at least one more game but should hopefully be healthy enough to rejoin the lineup against the Penguins on Saturday.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Practices Monday Kuzmenko (illness) took part in Monday's practice, according to Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.
Impact Kuzmenko was unavailable for Saturday's 6-3 win over Edmonton but could be an option to return Tuesday against the Kings. He worked on the top power-play unit despite skating as an extra during Monday's session, so there is also a possibility that he could be scratched for Tuesday's contest. Kuzmenko has 11 goals and 25 points in 51 games this season between Calgary and Vancouver.
FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Saturday Kuzmenko won't play Saturday against Edmonton because of an illness, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.
Impact Kuzmenko has 11 goals and 25 points in 51 contests between Vancouver and Calgary in 2023-24. Jakob Pelletier (upper body) is set to draw back into the lineup after a four-game absence.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Generates assist Thursday Kuzmenko posted an assist in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Bruins.
Impact Kuzmenko set up an Oliver Kylington tally in the first period. The positives faded later, as Kuzmenko had some shifts skipped and finished with 10:25 of ice time in the contest. The 28-year-old has seen mid-game demotions in each of the last two contests. He has four points over eight outings with the Flames, but the volatility in his ice time is a throwback to his time with the Canucks earlier in the season. Kuzmenko has 25 points, 76 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through 51 appearances in a disappointing second NHL campaign.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies in loss Kuzmenko scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Sharks.
Impact Kuzmenko's first home game as a Flame was a dud, but he was at least able to pot a goal in garbage time. He's scored three times over five contests since he was traded from the Canucks, adding seven shots on net. The 28-year-old winger is at 11 goals, 24 points, 70 shots and a minus-2 rating through 48 outings this season.
FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
'He's blown us away': Andrei Kuzmenko already a locker-room fave with Flames Flames coach Ryan Huska on Andrei Kuzmenko: ‘He’s always got a smile on his face. You don’t always know what he’s saying, but ... ’
FEBRUARY 15 • CALGARYHERALD.COM
Two games, two goals for new team Kuzmenko scored a goal Thursday in a 5-3 win over the Devils.
Impact Two games, two goals. The good is good, but the lows are low. Kuzmenko scored a great goal, but also coughed up the puck at the point on an early, third-period power play, and the Devils scored on the ensuing shorthanded breakaway. Gulp. Thankfully, that kind of gaffe doesn't hurt his fantasy value much, but it might affect his ice time at some point.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Pots goal in Calgary debut Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Bruins.
Impact The 28-year-old winger opened the scoring early in the first period by snapping a wicked wrister past Jeremy Swayman from the slot. It was an impressive Flames debut for Kuzmenko, who was a key part of the return the team got from the Canucks for Elias Lindholm, and he should get a long look on a scoring line and on the top power-play unit after scoring 39 goals and 74 points as a rookie in 2022-23.
FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Andrei Kuzmenko makes immediate mark in Flames debut How's this for an introduction? Andrei Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal Tuesday in his first game since being traded to the Calgary Flames.
FEBRUARY 7 • CALGARYHERALD.COM
Andrei Kuzmenko scores in his Calgary debut as the Flames beat the listless Bruins 4-1
Andrei Kuzmenko scored in his Calgary debut, Nazem Kadri had three assists and the Flames beat the Boston Bruins 4-1FEBRUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Andrei Kuzmenko Wires Wicked Wrister For Power-Play Goal In Debut With Flames
FEBRUARY 7 • YOUTUBE
