The Los Angeles Kings and St. Louis Blues have made a significant trade, swapping forward Akil Thomas for defenseman Nikita Alexandrov. Both players, former second-round draft picks, have played a few NHL games but havent secured permanent spots. This trade offers fresh starts for both, with Alexandrov joining the Kings affiliate, the Ontario Reign, and Thomas joining the Blues Springfield Thunderbirds. Alexandrov, a Blues original draft pick, has impressive AHL stats, while Thomas has shown potential in the NHL.

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