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Kings Sign Young Defenseman Kirill Kirsanov for Bright Future

6/2/2025

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The Los Angeles Kings have secured a promising future by signing 22-year-old defenseman Kirill Kirsanov to a two-year entry-level contract. Drafted 84th overall in 2021, Kirsanov showcased his talent with Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod, clinching the VHL Championship. He’s set to kick off his North American journey with the Ontario Reign, vying for a coveted NHL position.

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The Los Angeles Kings have secured a promising future by signing 22-year-old defenseman Kirill Kirsanov to a two-year entry-level contract. Drafted 84th overall in 2021, Kirsanov showcased his talent with Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod, clinching the VHL Championship. He’s set to kick off his North American journey with the Ontario Reign, vying for a coveted NHL position.