Canucks look to sign talented KHL player, Andrei Kuzmenko

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Andrei Kuzmenko, 26, is a free agent and the Canucks are interested. NHL teams have been keeping their eye on Kuzmenko ever since he debuted in the KHL in the mid 2010’s. Kuzmenko got 53 points in 45 games. (20-33) He is offensively capable, has a play making edge, a quick release, is very much competent and not afraid to shoot the puck. He also has infectious excitement and a good attitude on the ice.

Kuzmenko is a 5’11 right shot left winger, weighing 194 lbs. There are basic concerns of whether or not Kuzmenko would be as good at the NHL level as he is at the KHL level. There are also concerns regarding other players that have been clients of Kuzmenko’s agent, Dan Milstein, who have had a negative experience with the Canucks organization (Danila Klimovich).

Milstein told Chris Faber, “Vancouver is definitely on the list. We’ve been talking to Vancouver executives for a very long time. It’s a great city, good place to play, a good team, good coach, and stable management. Vancouver should be excited for many years on what is about to come.”  The Canucks also had an interview with Kuzmenko on Friday, May 6th.

Chris Faber also heard from Milstein that Patrick Allvin said he has watched Andrei Kuzmenko play 9 years ago and has kept tabs on him ever since. Rutherford said, “I like him a lot, he is a good player offensively and on pp. We will continue to try and recruit him.”

The Oilers are also a team that would love to have Kuzmenko play for them. Regardless of the team he does end up playing with, Kuzmenko can only sign a 1 year- entry level deal at the moment.

Signing with the Vancouver Canucks would allow Kuzmenko to play with former teammate Vasily Podkolzin, who played with Kuzmenko from 2019-2021.

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