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Forward Akil Thomas | 10.29.24 LA Kings Morning Skate Ahead of Game Against San Jose Sharks

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Forward Akil Thomas | 09.30.24 LA Kings Win over Anaheim Ducks | Postgame Media

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Kings sign forward Akil Thomas to a two-year contract The 24-year-old, who starred for the AHL’s Ontario Reign last season, made his NHL debut April 1 and scored four points in seven games for t...

JUNE 6, 2024 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Heading back to AHL Thomas was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Tuesday.

Impact Thomas made a strong first impression in the NHL with three goals, one assist, nine shots on goal and eight hits over seven games despite averaging 8:44 of ice time per contest. He'll still lose his roster spot to Alex Turcotte (upper body), who was activated from long-term injured reserve. It's possible Thomas stays in the AHL, as the Reign are set to begin a playoff run, but he should get a chance to compete for a roster spot for 2024-25.

APRIL 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records first assist Thomas registered an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact Thomas continues to impress in limited minutes with three goals and an assist over six contests. The 24-year-old has exceeded 10 minutes of ice time just twice. He's added nine shots on net, seven hits and a plus-2 rating. Until the Kings are at full health, Thomas is just about guaranteed a place in the lineup, but it's unclear if that will carry over into the playoffs.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies again Thursday Thomas scored a goal in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Thomas stretched the Kings' lead to 3-0 in the second period. The 24-year-old has thrived in a fourth-line role since he was recalled from AHL Ontario, picking up three goals, eight shots on net, six hits and a plus-1 rating over five appearances. He's leapfrogged Arthur Kaliyev on the Kings' depth chart, and it seems likely Thomas will be in the lineup for Game 1 of the playoffs if Carl Grundstrom (lower body) isn't ready to play.

APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring in loss Thomas scored a goal on four shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Thomas poked in the puck at 5:50 of the first period, but that was all the Kings could muster against Lukas Dostal. Thomas has two goals over his first four NHL appearances despite seeing limited usage on the fourth line. The 24-year-old has added seven shots on net, six hits and a plus-1 rating.

APRIL 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Forward Akil Thomas | 04.04.24 LA Kings Win over San Jose Sharks | Postgame Media

APRIL 5, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Akil Thomas scores 1st NHL goal as Kings beat Sharks 2-1 to improve playoff position Akil Thomas scored his first NHL goal and David Rittich stopped 15 shots as the Los Angeles Kings beat the San Jose Sharks 2-1 to improve th...

APRIL 5, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Gets first NHL goal Thomas scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Thomas converted on a Jordan Spence pass at 11:13 of the first period, just 18 seconds after Adrian Kempe put the Kings on the board. Thomas' goal, his first in the NHL, ended up being the game-winner in the low-event game. The 24-year-old forward has added two shots on net and four hits through his first two games, though he's still seeing extremely limited usage on the fourth line.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kings' Akil Thomas Uses Screen To Wire Home First NHL Goal

APRIL 5, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Forward Akil Thomas | 04.01.24 LA Kings lose to Winnipeg Jets | Postgame Media

APRIL 2, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Forward Akil Thomas | 04.01.24 LA Kings Morning Skate before Winnipeg Jets | Media

APRIL 1, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Joins big club Thomas was promoted from AHL Ontario on Sunday, Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty reports.

Impact Thomas is having his best AHL season to date with 22 goals and 43 points through 61 appearances. The 24-year-old was a second-round pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft and has yet to make his NHL debut.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers Thomas was placed on waivers by the Kings on Sunday, per Chris Johnston of TSN.

Impact Thomas played only 13 games with AHL Ontario last year after undergoing shoulder surgery early in the season. If he clears waivers, the 23-year-old center will report to the AHL again to begin the 2023-24 campaign as he looks to make his NHL debut later in the season.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fully healthy to begin new year Thomas (shoulder) practiced Thursday, Austin Stanovich of LA Hockey Now reports.

Impact Thomas underwent shoulder surgery in November of 2022, which limited him to eight points in 13 AHL games with Ontario. The 23-year-old forward has had a number of significant injury absences early in his career, and the Kings' strong forward depth likely means he'll begin the upcoming season in the minors. Thomas was selected in the second round, 51st overall, in 2018.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Stephens: Kings sign Akil Thomas to a two-way contract... - The Athletic Kings sign Akil Thomas to a two-way contract for 2023-24 worth $775,000 at the NHL level. Thomas, 23, has battled shoulder injuries since tu...

JULY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Signs one-year contract Thomas signed a one-year, two-way contract with LA on Saturday.

Impact Thomas will get $775,000 at the NHL level . He was selected 51st overall in 2018 and has yet to play an NHL game. The 23-year-old had his 2022-23 season cut short when he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in November, the second time in two years that he required shoulder surgery. Thomas had five goals and eight points in 13 AHL games last season.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Growing the Game: Ukraine Returns to Play and Kings' Black History Month Jersey Ian Kennedy looks at Ukrainian teams returning to play, Akil Thomas designing a jersey for the L.A. Kings, young women’s hockey stars and PH...

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sent to bus league Thomas was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Thomas has yet to make his NHL debut, but he's notched 13 points in 23 AHL contests this season.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rises to active roster Thomas was recalled from AHL Ontario to the taxi squad Saturday, Jon Rosen of Fox Sports West reports.

Impact Thomas has put up 13 points over 23 AHL games this season. He can practice and travel with the team while on the taxi squad, but he'll need to be promoted to the active roster before making his NHL debut.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'A real special feeling' — Kings prospect Akil Thomas hopes all-Black line will inspire kids Thomas, Quinton Byfield and Devante Smith-Pelly became the first line of Black players in a pro game since the 1940s.

MARCH 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

HockeyBuzz.com - Ben Shelley - Akil Thomas is one of the Kings’ most underrated prospects NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Akil Thomas to host virtual NHL 20 tournament The Kings prospect will take on hosting duties for a COVID relief fundraising event.

MAY 23, 2020 • JEWELSFROMTHECROWN.COM

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