Archive · 2 Jun 2025
LA Kings Sign Kirill Kirsanov to Two-Year Entry-Level Contract
The Los Angeles Kings, a hockey team, have signed a young player named Kirill Kirsanov to a contract.
Kirsanov is a defenseman from Russia, and this is his first chance to play in the NHL.
He has been playing in Russia's top hockey league.
The contract is for two years, meaning he will play with the Kings through the 2026-2027 season.
Kirsanov was drafted by the Kings in 2021 and has experience in both the KHL and VHL, including a championship win.
The Kings believe he has a lot of potential and are excited to see him play.
Kirill Kirsanov signed a two-year entry-level contract with the LA Kings.
The contract extends through the 2026-27 season.
Kirsanov previously played in the KHL for Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod.
He was drafted by the Kings in the 2021 NHL Draft.
Kirsanov has experience in both the KHL and VHL leagues in Russia.
- Who
- Kirill Kirsanov, a defenseman.
- What
- The LA Kings signed Kirill Kirsanov to a two-year entry-level contract.
- When
- The deal was announced on May 31, 2025.
- Where
- Los Angeles, California.
- Why
- To bolster the team's defensive lineup with a young player.
- Position
- Defenseman
- Age
- 22
- Contract Details
- Two-year entry-level contract
- Contract End
- 2026-27
- Previous Team
- Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod (KHL)
- Draft Pick
- 84th overall (2021)