Andrei Kuzmenko

Andrei Kuzmenko

28-Year-Old Left WingLW
Calgary Flames
2024 Fantasy Outlook
After racking up 74 points in 81 regular-season contests as a rookie, Kuzmenko was hampered by a sophomore slump with just 46 points in 72 outings with the Canucks and Flames last year. If the elite skating winger can return to being a 70-point producer, he won't be long for a third-line role and figures to challenge Anthony Mantha and Blake Coleman for more minutes. Even if the 28-year-old Kuzmenko does start the 2024-25 campaign in a middle-six capacity, he should still get plenty of opportunities with the man advantage - possibly even suiting up with the No. 1 unit. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, Kuzmenko's assignment could be a continuously changing role throughout the season. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $11 million contract with the Canucks in January of 2023. Traded to the Canucks in January of 2024.
Bouncing back from fourth line
LWCalgary Flames
November 5, 2024
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.
ANALYSIS
Kuzmenko, who posted seven points in the first eight games, had a strong start to the season, but he 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 was 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.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Kuzmenko's first NHL campaign was a rousing success with a major caveat. He produced 39 goals and 35 assists, but he also shot 27.3 percent for the year, a mark that even the most elite of snipers can't sustain for long periods. He'll have every chance to replicate his success in 2023-24, but few players have redder flags for regression than the 27-year-old. The good news is that Kuzmenko's shot is still his best asset, and he has a legitimate shot at exceeding the 60-point milestone this season. Even still, fantasy managers should be cautioned against drafting him as a top-50 option. He's got virtually no physicality, so he'll have to keep his offense up to maintain his value.
The most highly-sought-after undrafted player in this year's cycle, Kuzmenko signed a one-year, $950K deal with Vancouver in June. He recently completed his seventh and most effective KHL season, posting 20 goals and 53 points for 45 games for SKA St. Petersburg. The scouting report on Kuzmenko is that he has great hands and is excellent on the power play, with his main drawback being a lack of breakaway speed. Expect the Canucks to give him a significant role from the start, making him an intriguing late-round fantasy pick in all formats. Kuzmenko will again be eligible for unrestricted free agency in the summer of 2023.
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Two helpers in Saturday's loss
LWCalgary Flames
October 27, 2024
Kuzmenko picked up two assists in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Jets.
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Nets power-play tally
LWCalgary Flames
October 15, 2024
Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal on two shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.
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Distributes three helpers in win
LWCalgary Flames
October 13, 2024
Kuzmenko provided three assists in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Flyers.
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Manages helper in win
LWCalgary Flames
October 9, 2024
Kuzmenko produced an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Canucks.
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Supplies assist Thursday
LWCalgary Flames
April 19, 2024
Kuzmenko registered an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Sharks.
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Set to be scratched?
LWCalgary Flames
February 27, 2024
Per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan, Kuzmenko is expected to be a healthy scratch Tuesday against the Kings.
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Kuzmenko stayed out late with Calgary's projected healthy scratches at Tuesday's morning skate. He was a full participant in Monday's practice after missing Saturday's 6-3 win over Edmonton because of an illness.
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