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ANDREI KUZMENKO #96 - LEFT WING - CALGARY FLAMES
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'We believe in him': Flames have high hopes for Andrei Kuzmenko Don't be surprised to see right-winger Andrei Kuzmenko, just acquired from Vancouver, spotlighted on the Flames' struggling power-play.
Canucks Acquire Elias Lindholm from Flames for Andrei Kuzmenko and More The Calgary Flames traded Elias Lindholm for Andrei Kuzmenko, Hunter Brzustewicz, a first-round pick and two other pieces from the Vancouver...
FEBRUARY 1 • SUNHERALD.COM
Headlines return in Lindholm deal Kuzmenko, along with Hunter Brzustewicz, Joni Jurmo, a 2024 first-round pick and a conditional 2024 fourth-round pick, were traded from the Canucks to the Flames on Wednesday in ex...
Impact Kuzmenko is the NHL-ready highlight of this trade. After struggling to 21 points over 43 contests this season and clashing styles with head coach Rick Tocchet, Kuzmenko gets a chance to prove himself with a new team. There's upside -- he had 39 goals and 74 points in his first NHL campaign last year -- but the 27-year-old is likely best used in a role with minimal defensive responsibility. Kuzmenko should benefit from a steady spot in the Flames' lineup and could see power-play time.
FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up two assists Monday Kuzmenko registered two assists in a 2-0 win over Chicago on Monday.
Impact Kuzmenko snapped his 10-game scoring drought. Although he recorded 39 goals and 74 points in 81 contests last season, it's been a rough campaign for Kuzmenko, who entered Monday's action averaging a modest 14:29 of ice time and even occasionally serving as a healthy scratch. His offensive production against Chicago might be a confidence booster, but fantasy managers should keep expectations in check given how 2023-24 has gone for the 27-year-old. Kuzmenko has eight goals and 21 points across 41 outings this year.
JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Canucks' Andrei Kuzmenko Gifts Pius Suter Wide-Open Net With Slick Spin-O-Rama Pass
JANUARY 23 • YOUTUBE
Canucks deadline targets, and why Andrei Kuzmenko wants to work it out: What we're hearing Should the Canucks approach the deadline with win-now urgency? Who might they target? Plus, the latest on Pettersson's contract situation.
JANUARY 6 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Blues 2, Canucks 1: Vancouver flails in tight-checking game and Andrei Kuzmenko is scratched again The Vancouver Canucks lost a close contest to a less-talented but hard working St. Louis Blues squad.
JANUARY 5 • THEPROVINCE.COM
Canucks: Brock Boeser, Andrei Kuzmenko and the greasy goal Brock Boeser and Andrei Kuzmenko have swapped scoring success rates from one season to the next.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM
Canucks host the Flyers following Kuzmenko's 2-goal showing
The Vancouver Canucks host the Philadelphia Flyers after Andrei Kuzmenko's two-goal game against the San Jose Sharks in the Canucks' 7-4 winDECEMBER 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Responds well to scratch Kuzmenko scored two goals, including one on the power play in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Sharks.
Impact Kuzmenko was a healthy scratch for the last two games as his playing style continues to clash with head coach Rick Tocchet's vision for the team. The 27-year-old Kuzmenko has still performed relatively well despite his reduced role, accumulating eight goals, 11 helpers, 44 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating. He's unlikely to play much of a physical style, but Kuzmenko can score and set up linemates well as long as he can stick in a top-six role.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kuzmenko scores 2 as Canucks move atop Western Conference with 7-4 win over Sharks
Andrei Kuzmenko got an early gift for the holidays after being restored to the Vancouver Canucks' top line and thanked his coaches by scoring two goals in a 7-4 win over the San Jo...DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Canucks: There is a plan, things are fine, says Andrei Kuzmenko's agent Andrei Kuzmenko is once again a scratch for the Vancouver Canucks but everything is fine, his agent Dan Milstein says.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM
Opens scoring early Kuzmenko scored a goal in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Panthers.
Impact Kuzmenko tallied on his lone shot of the game at 4:03 of the first period. The 27-year-old winger saw 15:11 of ice time in the win, his second time exceeding 15 minutes since his pair of healthy scratched Nov. 24 and 25. He's at six goals, 17 points, 41 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 27 outings overall. While he's still a fixture on the power play, his bottom-six role at even strength is likely to lead to continued inconsistency on offense.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nets power-play marker Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal on two shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Lightning.
Impact Kuzmenko tied the game at 1-1 with his first-period tally. The 27-year-old was more involved in this contest, which saw him snap a four-game point drought. He's been toiling on the fourth line in recent contests after a handful of healthy scratches failed to get him in line with head coach Rick Tocchet's expectations. Kuzmenko has five tallies, 16 points, 40 shots on net and a plus-1 rating over 26 appearances, but he won't have a lot of fantasy value until he gets back into the top six on a full-time basis.
DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Canucks' Andrei Kuzmenko Nets Fifth Goal Of Season With Powerplay Snipe vs. Lightning
DECEMBER 13, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Deposits only goal in loss Kuzmenko scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights.
Impact Kuzmenko has had an eventful week or so -- he was scratched twice and endured a four-game point drought before his goal Thursday. The 27-year-old winger ended the contest with 17:27 of ice time, his highest mark of November, and goal has to help in regards to getting out of head coach Rick Tocchet's doghouse. Kuzmenko is up to four tallies, 15 points, 32 shots on net and a plus-3 rating through 21 contests. Given his scoring capabilities, fantasy managers would be shrewd to check to see if an impatient rival cut ties with the winger during his recent stint in the press box.
DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Canucks' Andrei Kuzmenko Snaps 11-Game Goalless Drought With Third Period Tally
DECEMBER 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE
PRACTICE | Andrei Kuzmenko | Vancouver Canucks Forward Andrei Kuzmenko meets with media following Monday's practice.
NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • NHL.COM
Will play Tuesday Kuzmenko will be back in the lineup Tuesday versus Anaheim after sitting out the past two games as a healthy scratch, Harman Dayal of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kuzmenko has chipped in just five assists and nine shots on goal in his past nine outings. He has accounted for three goals, 14 points and 28 shots on net over 10 appearances this season. Kuzmenko is projected to back alongside Elias Pettersson and Ilya Mikheyev in Tuesday's contest.
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will Andrei Kuzmenko bounce back? Canucks mailbag, part 1 Also in the mailbag: Which comparable contracts might be used in the Filip Hronek extension negotiations?
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Might be scratched Friday Kuzmenko appears set to be a healthy scratch Friday, based on the line rushes during the morning skate, Dan Murphy of Sportsnet reports.
Impact Kuzmenko has three goals and 14 points in 19 contests this season, but he has been held off the scoresheet over his last three outings and was minus-3 in Vancouver's 5-2 loss to Colorado on Wednesday. He's still an important part of the Canucks' offense and has been averaging 4:16 of ice time with the man advantage this season, so Kuzmenko likely won't be kept out of the lineup for long. In the meantime, this might be an opportunity for Sam Lafferty to play alongside Ilya Mikheyev and Elias Pettersson on the top line.
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to rock Kuzmenko (face) will return to the lineup Saturday against Seattle, according to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.
Impact Kuzmenko sat out Thursday's 5-2 loss to Calgary after taking a puck to the face in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders He will return to the top line in Saturday's contest, wearing a full face shield. Kuzmenko has three goals, 11 assists and 26 shots on net in 16 games this season.
NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Canucks: Apparent facial injury keeps Andrei Kuzmenko out of lineup The Canucks said Kuzmenko needed medical assessments and didn't make the flight to Calgary for Thursday's game.
NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM
Unavailable Thursday Kuzmenko (face) will miss Thursday's game against Calgary, according to Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK television.
Impact Kuzmenko was struck in the face by the puck during Wednesday's 4-3 overtime victory over the Islanders. He has three goals and 14 points in 16 games this year. Linus Karlsson, who was summoned from AHL Abbotsford, will draw into the lineup Thursday.
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Draws helper before early exit Kuzmenko registered a power-play assist before leaving Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders with an upper-body injury, Harman Dayal of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kuzmenko was hit in the face with a shot in the third period and didn't have time to return to the contest, though Dayal reports the forward was present in the locker room after the game. Over his last five games, Kuzmenko has five assists, but he's gone six contests without a goal. Fantasy managers will want to confirm his status prior to Thursday's game versus the Flames.
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
