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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 7
Injury Updates: Faulk, Thomas, Red Wings, Vaakanainen
The Blues will welcome back a key blueliner tonight against Edmonton. Team reporter Chris Pinkert reports that Justin Faulk will return to the lineup
Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / November 1
Practice 11/1 – Alignment & Schedule + Hiller on Turcotte, Defensemen & Akil Thomas has his “pop” back 
It’s been a strange start to the season for the Kings. It feels like we’re continually waiting until Friday every week to just have a normal practice day.
NHL News / LA Kings Insider / October 23
KOTP Ep. 210 – Time to Come Home
The LAK seven game season-opening road trip provided twists, turns and concerns. The guys reflect on the good, bad and in-between — you want new line combinations — we got them — you want Akil Thomas in the lineup — that's discussed — the defense pairings — we weigh in on that, too. Episode 210 leads […]
The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / October 15
Akil Thomas: Still Learning, Still Waiting
Like most NHL prospects, it’s been a long and winding road for Akil Thomas to get from the 2018 Draft to what will likely be his return to the NHL this week.
Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / October 1
With a land of opportunity, Alex Turcotte and Akil Thomas are ready to stake their claim
It’s the land of opportunity. For Akil Thomas and Alex Turcotte it is, anyways. For those two players, this training camp is different. It’s the first time they’ve come into camp off of any kind of extended action in the NHL.
Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / September 4
New Jerseys, New Numbers
A few updates here on the jersey number front. Akil Thomas took the liberty this morning of announcing his own change, via his participating in the NHLPA Rookie Showcase.
Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / August 7
LA Kings Training Camp Preview: Akil Thomas
With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Akil Thomas! Birthdate: January 2, 2000 Birthplace:
Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / June 6
Kings sign Akil Thomas to two-year contract extension
The Los Angeles Kings announced Thursday that they have signed forward Akil Thomas to a two-year contract extension. The contract will go through the 2025-26 season and carry an average annual value of $775,000. Thomas split the 2023-24 season between the Kings and Ontario Reign of the American Hockey League.
Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / June 5
Kings Sign Pair of Prospects Pushing for NHL Roster Spots Next Season
There are a plethora of change expected in Los Angeles next season. While some of the specifics may not be completely known at the moment, clarity is slowly starting to arrive.
Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 5
Kings to sign former second-round center to two-year extension
Los Angeles Kings center Akil Thomas still might have some legs as an NHL prospect.
Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / May 31
VIDEO: Akil Thomas 2024 Exit Interview
After going undefeated through the first two rounds of this year’s AHL Calder Cup Playoffs, the Ontario Reign ran into the buzzsaw that is Coachella Valley in the Division Final.
Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / May 21
2024 Kings Seasons In Review – AHL / NHL Split
A few different groups of “younger players” to evaluate here in the group that split time between the NHL and AHL this season. First is the trio of Brandt Clarke, Akil Thomas and Alex Turcotte.
Top-5: If the playoffs started today, the Islanders would be in it
The playoffs are approaching and the games are becoming increasingly important in the NHL. That said, there was no shortage of action last night, as nine games (including the Habs’) were played across the league.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 5, 2024
Kings edge Sharks, move closer to first wild-card spot
Akil Thomas scored his first NHL goal to help the visiting Los Angeles Kings beat the San Jose Sharks 2-1 on Thursday night. Adrian Kempe also scored and
Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / April 5, 2024
Kings’ Akil Thomas Scores First-Career NHL Goal
In his second-career game, Los Angeles Kings rookie forward Akil Thomas scored his first-career goal. His goal came 11:13 into the first period with the Kings already leading the San Jose Sharks 1-0.
Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / April 1, 2024
Kings’ Akil Thomas Makes NHL Debut
When the Los Angeles Kings took the ice tonight against the Winnipeg Jets, they did it with a new face. Forward Akil Thomas made his NHL debut. Thomas was given the honor of taking a solo lap when the Kings came out for warmups.
Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 31, 2024
Kings place former No. 5 overall pick on LTIR
The injury is another difficult setback for the center, who was amid his first extended stint in the majors since being selected fifth overall by the Kings in the 2019 draft.
Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / March 26, 2024
Ontario Reign: Akil Thomas Wins AHL Player of the Week
After scoring six points in three games, Akil Thomas became the second Ontario Reign player this season to win the AHL’s Player of the Week award. In three games, Thomas recorded two points in each game for a total of six points (4G – 2A).
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