Andrei Kuzmenko - NHL News & Rumors

Secures first assist of season Kuzmenko notched an assist in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Mammoth.

Impact Kuzmenko's helper was his first point in six outings this season. The winger has added six shots on net, five hits and a minus-3 rating while filling a middle-six role. While he's on the second power-play unit, he would need a better spot at even strength to generate much fantasy interest.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Playing Tuesday Kuzmenko (personal) will be in the lineup against the Blackhawks on Tuesday, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.

Impact Kuzmenko will slot back into a third-line role after missing the past three games for personal reasons. In addition to his spot on Ben Kindel's wing, the 30-year-old Kuzmenko should see time with the No. 2 power-play unit as he looks for his first point of the 2026-27 campaign.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh visits Chicago after shootout victory

The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Chicago Blackhawks after the Penguins took down the Dallas Stars 2-1 in a shootout

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Penguins host the Stars on losing streak

The Pittsburgh Penguins aim to stop a three-game slide when they play the Dallas Stars

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Penguins take on the Blue Jackets in Metropolitan Division play

The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in a matchup of Metropolitan Division squads

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

Put on non-roster list Kuzmenko (personal) was granted non-roster status Wednesday and won't participate in Pittsburgh's road trip, per Josh Yohe of The Athletic.

Impact Kuzmenko will miss Wednesday's game in Washington and Friday's tilt in Columbus. His status for Saturday's home game against Dallas hasn't been announced yet. Kuzmenko's exit from the lineup might coincide with Bryan Rust's (upper body) return. Rust is currently viewed as a game-time decision after missing Pittsburgh's opening three contests.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins F Andrei Kuzmenko switches jersey to No. 62 to honor father killed in bear attack in Russia

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko is changing his jersey number to 62 to honor his father Alexander, who died in a bear attack in Russia last week at age 62

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Added to NHL roster Kuzmenko (personal) has been removed from the non-roster list ahead of Saturday's matchup with Montreal, per the NHL media site.

Impact Kuzmenko skated in a fourth-line role in his return to practice Friday, which likely speaks more to how well the third line performed in the first game of the year. The 30-year-old winger could get a look with the Penguins' No. 2 power-play unit at some point, but head coach Dan Muse may be hesitant to rock the boat too much out of the gates.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins team for practice Friday Kuzmenko (personal) has rejoined the Penguins and was on the ice for practice Friday, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.

Impact Kuzmenko spent the past week away from the team while in Russia following the death of his father, and he was deemed a non-roster player by the Penguins to begin the regular season. The 30-year-old appears to be close to making his regular-season debut now that he's back with the team, but it's not yet clear whether he'll get the green light for Saturday's game against the Canadiens.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh takes on Montreal following Robertson's 2-goal performance

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Montreal Canadiens after Nicholas Robertson's two-goal game against the Philadelphia Flyers in the Penguins' 7-0 win

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Flyers host the Penguins to start season

The Philadelphia Flyers host the Pittsburgh Penguins for the season opener

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Moved to non-roster list Kuzmenko (personal) was deemed a non-roster player by the Penguins on Monday.

Impact Kuzmenko played in 52 regular-season games for the Kings last year in which he notched 13 goals and 12 assists, including 13 power-play points. Once the 30-year-old winger rejoins the team, he should be in the mix for a middle-six role with the Penguins.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins' Andrei Kuzmenko leaves team after father Alexander killed by bear Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko is taking a leave of absences after the death of his father, Alexander.

SEPTEMBER 25 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Penguins' Andrei Kuzmenko takes leave after father's death in Russia from reported bear attack

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko is taking a leave of absence following the death of his father in Russia

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Attending to personal matter Kuzmenko is returning to Russia following the death of his father, the team announced Thursday.

Impact Kuzmenko will be away from the team for an undetermined amount of time while attending to this personal matter. Once the 30-year-old winger is back with the club, he should step right back into a middle-six role for the club.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Father of NHL star Andrei Kuzmenko killed in bear attack Alexander Kuzmenko, the father of Pittsburgh Penguins winger Andrei Kuzmenko, was killed in a bear attack in Siberia.

SEPTEMBER 24 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Headed for Steel City Kuzmenko signed a one-year, $5 million contract with Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

Impact Kuzmenko's deal is pretty much the Kyle Dubas standard at this point -- a one-year deal that won't impact the team long term and could have value at the trade deadline. The 30-year-old winger logged 52 regular-season games with the Kings last year, producing 13 goals, including eight with the man advantage. Kuzmenko could find himself paired up with fellow Russian Evgeni Malkin on the second line, though his hold on that spot would likely be tenuous at best.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

LA Kings re-sign defenseman Brandt Clarke to 5-year, $37 million deal

Defenseman Brandt Clarke has agreed to a five-year, $37 million deal to stay with the Los Angeles Kings

JUNE 26 • Associated Press

Available to return Kuzmenko (knee) is expected to be activated from injured reserve ahead of Game 1 against Colorado on Sunday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Kuzmenko participated in Saturday's practice, and he is available to return to the lineup after missing 25 games due to knee surgery. He had 13 goals, 25 points and 69 shots on net over 52 appearances before getting hurt.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado and Los Angeles face off to begin the NHL Playoffs

The Colorado Avalanche host the Los Angeles Kings to open the Western Conference first round

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Calgary plays Los Angeles in Pacific Division action

The Calgary Flames face the Los Angeles Kings in a matchup of Pacific Division teams

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Vancouver takes on Los Angeles following overtime victory

The Vancouver Canucks host the Los Angeles Kings after the Canucks defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in overtime

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Kings take on the Oilers following Kempe's 2-goal game

The Los Angeles Kings host the Edmonton Oilers after Adrian Kempe's two-goal game against the Vancouver Canucks in the Kings' 4-1 win

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Will be reevaluated in 7-8 days Kuzmenko (knee) is making strides in his recovery and will be reevaluated in 7-8 days, Alexander Legget of Mayors Manor reports Wednesday.

Impact Kuzmenko was previously ruled out for the remainder of the regular season, but this latest update would leave the door open for him to play in the season finale versus the Flames on April 16. In his 15 games before getting hurt, the 30-year-old winger notched four goals and five assists, including five power-play points.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks take losing streak into game against the Kings

The Vancouver Canucks come into the matchup against the Los Angeles Kings after losing three games in a row

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

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