Blues Secure Akil Thomas in Trade with Kings
In a significant trade, the St. Louis Blues have acquired forward Akil Thomas from the Los Angeles Kings, as announced by Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong. In return, the Blues traded forward Nikita Alexandrov to the Kings.
Akil Thomas Joins the Blues
Akil Thomas, a 25-year-old forward, has been performing well in the AHL. He recorded 13 points, consisting of four goals and nine assists, in 19 games this season with the Ontario Reign, the Kings’ AHL affiliate. Thomas’s career stats in the AHL are impressive, with a total of 106 points (50 goals, 56 assists) accrued over 176 regular-season games.
Thomas’s NHL Experience
In addition to his AHL career, Thomas has also played 32 regular-season NHL games for the Kings. During these appearances, he managed to score seven points, which includes four goals and three assists.
Background of Akil Thomas
- Drafted by the Kings: 2018 NHL Draft, 2nd round (51st overall).
- Age: 25 years old.
- AHL Points: 106 points in 176 games.
- NHL Points: 7 points in 32 games.
Nikita Alexandrov Departures
Nikita Alexandrov, also 25 years old, was drafted by the Blues in the 2019 NHL Draft, 2nd round (62nd overall). During his six-season tenure with St. Louis, Alexandrov accumulated 143 points, including 61 goals and 82 assists, in 188 AHL regular-season games. His NHL contributions include nine points in 51 games, comprising three goals and six assists.
Alexandrov’s Career Stats
- AHL Points: 143 points in 188 games.
- NHL Points: 9 points in 51 games.
- Penalty Minutes: 72 in AHL, 12 in NHL.
As Akil Thomas settles into the Blues’ system with the Springfield Thunderbirds, both teams look forward to leveraging their new assets in the coming games. This trade marks a pivotal moment for both players as they seek to enhance their careers in the NHL and AHL.
