LA Kings Sign Andreas Athanasiou to One-Year Contract Extension

Igor Burdetskiy July 29, 2021

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The LA Kings have signed Andreas Athanasiou to one-year contract extension. The contract extension carries an average annual value (AAV) of $2,700,000.

Athanasiou, 26, played in his first season with the Kings in 2020-21, totaling 23 points (10-13=23) in 47 games. His 10 goals were tied for fifth on the club while his 13 assists and 23 points tied for sixth. The Kings signed Athanasiou as an unrestricted free agent on Dec. 29, 2020 after he split the 2019-20 season between the Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers.

Through 350 NHL regular-season games between the Kings, Oilers and Red Wings, the 6-2, 190-pound forward has compiled 179 points (94-85=179) and added one goal in nine career postseason contests. He played five seasons in Detroit before being traded to Edmonton on Feb. 24, 2020. With the Red Wings in 2018-19, Athanasiou established career-highs in all three major statistical categories with 30 goals, 24 assists and 54 points through 76 games.

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I grew up playing Ball and Roller Hockey day and night somewhat religiously throughout elementary and middle school. The two don't compare though when I lace up the skates and hit the ice. I live and breathe hockey beyond the perspective of "it's just a game" and I will gladly talk hockey for hours with anyone. Hockey is more than just a lifestyle, it's a culture of passionate people who make memories every time the puck is dropped. Hockey has not only helped me get through some of the hardest times in life but has created some of the best memories to date. Want to talk hockey with me? Shoot me an email: iburdetskiy@hookedonhockey.com and let's talk some hockey!