Kirill Kirsanov signs two-year contract with LA Kings after KHL success

The Los Angeles Kings have made a big move this offseason. A young defenseman from Russia is getting his first chance in the NHL . The Kings announced a new signing that could help their blue line. The team is investing in a player they have been watching for some time. Fans are eager to see what this player will bring to the ice.


Kirill Kirsanov joins the Kings on entry-level contract through 2026–27
Kirill Kirsanov officially signed a two-year entry-level NHL deal with the Los Angeles Kings on Friday, May 31, 2025. The LA Kings ' official website confirms that the 22-year-old defender will be with the team through the 2026–27 season.

The Kings have signed defensemen Kirill Kirsanov to a two-year entry-level contract.

Kirsanov, 22, was selected 84th overall by LA in 2021.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/wYNkv2JGHF

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From Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod , a team in the Kontinental Hockey League ( KHL ), Russia's top professional hockey league, Kirsanov. With three goals and four assists over 34 games this year for Torpedo, he performed. Moreover, eight penalty minutes and a plus-5 final rating belonged to him.


Kirsanov also devoted time in the Supreme Hockey League (VHL) as well as playing in the KHL. With Torpedo-Gorky NN, he had one goal and six assists in 28 games. With five points in 19 games during the playoffs, he helped his team capture their first-ever VHL Championship.


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Kirill Kirsanov’s NHL journey began with Kings’ 2021 draft pick
Kirill Kirsanov was first chosen by the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL Draft 2021 . He was picked 84th overall in the third round. He most lately played for Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod, following five KHL seasons with teams including St. Petersburg SKA and Podolsk Vityaz. Playing 120 regular-season games, he recorded 19 points: 5 goals and 14 assists.

Across several seasons, he also had 10 points in 36 VHL postseason games. Kirsanov has represented Russia on the world stage. Earning a plus-1 rating, he scored one goal and one assist in the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship.


Through their official press release and on social media, the Kings spread the signing information. They see Kirsanov as a strong, young defender with great potential. His size, skills, and experience in Russia’s top leagues make him a valuable addition.

The deal is now done. Fans will wait to see how Kirsanov performs when he arrives in Los Angeles.