Akil Thomas has been traded from the LA Kings to the St. Louis Blues for center Nikita Alexandrov, and this video breaks down exactly what it means for both organizations and their AHL affiliates.
In this video, we’ll cover:
– Why the Kings moved on from Akil Thomas after his brief NHL stint and healthy-scratch heavy 2024-25 season.
– How Thomas went from scoring 3 goals in 7 NHL games to clearing waivers and putting up 13 points in 19 games with AHL Ontario.
– What the Blues are getting in Thomas: his OHL pedigree, World Junior hero status for Team Canada in 2020, and his chance at a fresh start in Springfield.
– What Nikita Alexandrov brings to the Kings organization: his NHL sample with the Blues, strong AHL production in Springfield, and versatility playing all three forward positions.
– How this one-for-one swap of former second-round picks impacts the Ontario Reign, including filling the 1C spot Thomas held for much of 2025-26.
– How this move could open different paths back to the NHL for both players.
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