Andrei Kuzmenko draws interest from a number of teams – Canada Boosts

On the time of writing, Vancouver is second within the West and fourth within the NHL. So it’s logical to imagine that Patrick Allvin shall be a purchaser on the subsequent commerce deadline. In truth, he made a giant splash available on the market by acquiring Nikita Zadorov a couple of days in the past.

However he is also on the promoting facet.

In line with Elliotte Friedman on the intermission final night time, groups are calling to inquire about Andrei Kuzmenko’s providers.

After a 74-point season (in 81 video games) final 12 months, it’s a little bit harder for the Russian this season.

It’s not a catastrophe, 15 factors in 25 video games, however he’s not as vital to the Canucks as he was final 12 months. Kuzmenko’s wage is $5.5 million till subsequent July. On quite a few events this season, he has been benched and even omitted. His defensive recreation apparently doesn’t meet with unanimous approval from the group.

He has a partial no-trade clause and at the moment performs on the Canucks’ fourth line, based on Each day Faceoff. He nonetheless has some worth, so Vancouver might purchase a top-4 defenseman in return, for instance.

One factor’s for positive, there’s no scarcity of offense in British Columbia. A (uncommon) commerce between two contending groups is feasible within the close to future.

Kuzmenko is a gifted participant and I perceive the curiosity of different groups. To be continued.

Breaking information

– David is back!

– Fascinating.

– What do you suppose?

Making their debut: The @NYRangers‘ new third jerseys! pic.twitter.com/rDBfhttxEr

– NHL (@NHL) December 11, 2023

– What a hell of a season in Los Angeles! The information beneath is the final straw.

The @chargers at the moment have Easton Stick at QB…

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– B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) December 11, 2023

– Tough, to say the least.