Shocking Trade Shakeup: Why Did the LA Kings Send Akil Thomas to the Blues for Nikita Alexandrov?
In a surprising shuffle that’s sure to stir up some chatter around the AHL circles, the Los Angeles Kings and St. Louis Blues have inked a swap — Akil Thomas heads to St. Louis, with Nikita Alexandrov making his way to LA. Looking at the numbers, Thomas has been pretty solid with Ontario Reign, bagging four goals and 13 points over 19 games this season, not to mention racking up 50 goals and 106 points in his AHL voyage so far. On the flip side, Alexandrov’s showing some serious sparks, posting three goals and 14 points in just 18 outings for the Springfield Thunderbirds, adding up to 61 goals and 143 points in his AHL career. Both players bring a seasoned blend of grit and promise, and this change of scenery? It might just be the catalyst they need to unlock their full potential on the ice .
The Los Angeles King and St. Louis Blues have completed an AHL-level trade with the Kings sending forward Akil Thomas to the Blues in exchange for forward Nikita Alexandrov.
Thomas has four goals and 13 points in 19 games for the Ontario Reign this season. He has 50 goals and 106 points in 176 career AHL games.
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The 25-year-old missed parts of last season with injury but spent the whole year in the NHL, notching three points in 25 games with the Kings.
A second round selection of the Kings in 2018, Thomas has seven points in 32 career NHL games. He scored the game winning goal for Team Canada at the 2020 World Junior Championship.
Alexandrov has three goals and 14 points in 18 games with the Springfield Thunderbirds this season. He has 61 goals and 143 points in 188 career AHL games.
A second round selection of the Blues in 2019, Alexandrov finished second on the Thunderbirds in scoring with 49 points in 48 games last season.
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The 25-year-old has three goals and nine points in 51 career NHL games, all with St. Louis.
Both players have shown talent in the AHL and have the capability of playing NHL games, a change of scenery should help both.
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